my friend who lives in the Chicago area is
organizing this fund raiser. She's an amazing and caring person and I
can personally guarantee every dollar will be in direct support of
families in need from the devastating tornados that hit Illinois this
past weekend. Please pass the word along, and if you are able, consider
a donation, and/or prayers, positive thoughts.....thank you ♥
http://www.youcaring.com/help-a-neighbor/help-for-the-victims-of-illinois-tornados/108152
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Pizza Fraction Fun Game
and trust me, this game (a series of different games) is a huge hit in our homeschooled household....HUGE!
Angel Girl-ism
Angel Girl: when I was younger, I used to think the President of the United States won the election by arm wrestling for it.
and, as a bonus, just for giggles:
Here's a blast from the past. Photo from a past life.....meet Edward and Bernadette
and, as a bonus, just for giggles:
Here's a blast from the past. Photo from a past life.....meet Edward and Bernadette
Monday, November 18, 2013
great news on honey and cinnamon!
It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey
is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today
also note honey as very effective
medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side
effects which is also a plus. Today's science says that even though
honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it
does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
(from the Shamanic Chef)
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
(from the Shamanic Chef)
Sunday, November 17, 2013
mom's recipe for chai tea
(just posting so I don't lose it:)
Mom’s Chai Tea
1 cup dry powdered milk
1 cup powdered non dairy creamer
1 cup French Vanilla nondairy creamer
2.5 cups sugar
1.5 cups unsweetened powder instant tea
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cardamom or nutmeg
Mix
Blend or process 1 cup at a time till ground to a very fine
powder.
Makes 2 quarts.
2 T. per 2 mug of hot water (or milk)
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
today is 11/12/13.....
and I received my 100th Etsy shop order....wooo hoooo (I've had many more outside of the shop, but now my shop is my main source of business!) Very Grateful to each and every one of you:)
www.etsy.com/shop/DFInspirations
https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyInspirationsBraceletCreations
www.etsy.com/shop/DFInspirations
https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyInspirationsBraceletCreations
donation piece for Christmas auction for: Uganda Ministries-----Ekubo Children's Home:
Donation for the Christmas Auction for the Uganda Ministries-----Ekubo Children's Home:
http://www.ekuboauction.blogspot.com/#!http://ekuboauction.blogspot.com/2013/11/follow-your-heart-bracelet.html
Be sure to visit their website for this and many wonderful donation pieces for this auction....many are handcrafted with love for a great cause!
http://www.ekuboauction.blogspot.com/
http://www.ekuboauction.blogspot.com/#!http://ekuboauction.blogspot.com/2013/11/follow-your-heart-bracelet.html
Be sure to visit their website for this and many wonderful donation pieces for this auction....many are handcrafted with love for a great cause!
http://www.ekuboauction.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 11, 2013
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
(http://www.theyummylife.com/Sour_Cream_Sugar_Cookies)
Ingredients
- FOR COOKIE DOUGH:
- 5-1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FOR FROSTING (makes 1 cup of frosting):
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons canned evaporated milk
- food coloring (optional)
Directions
MAKE COOKIE DOUGH:
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, & salt; set aside. In second large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sour cream and butter at low speed; add sugar, eggs, and vanilla & mix until combined. (It's okay if it's a little lumpy as long as no butter chunks are visible.) Gradually add the flour mixture to the sour cream mixture, mixing until well combined. Dough will be sticky. (If cookie dough is too thick for your mixture to handle, you can stir it by hand with a wooden spoon.) Divide dough onto two pieces of plastic wrap; flatten dough, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours. (Make ahead tip: Dough may be made to this point and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.)
ROLL, CUT, & BAKE COOKIES:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Generously flour your counter or work surface to prevent dough from sticking. Rub flour on the rolling pin. Put one of the chilled pieces of dough on top of the floured surface and sprinkle the top of the dough with more flour. Starting at the center, roll the dough out to one edge; return to the center and roll to the opposite edge. Continue rolling until dough is an even 1/4" thick all over, sprinkling with additional flour, if needed, to avoid sticking. Dip cookie cutter in flour and cut out dough shapes. Transfer dough shapes to baking sheets. Continue rolling dough, cutting shapes, and adding to baking sheets until they are filled. Bake 2 sheets at a time for 8-10 minutes, rotating and switching pans half way through cooking time. Bake them just until they are baked all the way through but haven't started browning on the bottom. If a soft textured cookie is desired, it's very important not to over bake them. Transfer hot cookies to a baking rack to cool completely. (Make-ahead tip: Cooled, unfrosted cookies may be stacked in a sealed container and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 weeks.)
MAKE FROSTING:
Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and half of the evaporated milk in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine ingredients on a low speed until its' a thick paste consistency and all of the lumps are gone. Gradually add remaining milk and continue mixing on medium speed until frosting is a smooth, silky, spreadable consistency. If it's still too thick, add more milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it's desired consistency. Mix in food coloring, if desired.
FROST & STORE COOKIES:
Frost each cookie and decorate with sprinkles while frosting is still wet. Leave out to dry for several hours until dry to touch before storing in an airtight container. If stacking frosted cookies, put waxed or parchment paper between layers.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per cookie: 125 calories, 4.5g fat, 70mg sodium, 19.6g carbs, 10.7g sugars, 1.5g protein, 0g fiber; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, & salt; set aside. In second large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sour cream and butter at low speed; add sugar, eggs, and vanilla & mix until combined. (It's okay if it's a little lumpy as long as no butter chunks are visible.) Gradually add the flour mixture to the sour cream mixture, mixing until well combined. Dough will be sticky. (If cookie dough is too thick for your mixture to handle, you can stir it by hand with a wooden spoon.) Divide dough onto two pieces of plastic wrap; flatten dough, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours. (Make ahead tip: Dough may be made to this point and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.)
ROLL, CUT, & BAKE COOKIES:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Generously flour your counter or work surface to prevent dough from sticking. Rub flour on the rolling pin. Put one of the chilled pieces of dough on top of the floured surface and sprinkle the top of the dough with more flour. Starting at the center, roll the dough out to one edge; return to the center and roll to the opposite edge. Continue rolling until dough is an even 1/4" thick all over, sprinkling with additional flour, if needed, to avoid sticking. Dip cookie cutter in flour and cut out dough shapes. Transfer dough shapes to baking sheets. Continue rolling dough, cutting shapes, and adding to baking sheets until they are filled. Bake 2 sheets at a time for 8-10 minutes, rotating and switching pans half way through cooking time. Bake them just until they are baked all the way through but haven't started browning on the bottom. If a soft textured cookie is desired, it's very important not to over bake them. Transfer hot cookies to a baking rack to cool completely. (Make-ahead tip: Cooled, unfrosted cookies may be stacked in a sealed container and stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 weeks.)
MAKE FROSTING:
Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and half of the evaporated milk in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine ingredients on a low speed until its' a thick paste consistency and all of the lumps are gone. Gradually add remaining milk and continue mixing on medium speed until frosting is a smooth, silky, spreadable consistency. If it's still too thick, add more milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it's desired consistency. Mix in food coloring, if desired.
FROST & STORE COOKIES:
Frost each cookie and decorate with sprinkles while frosting is still wet. Leave out to dry for several hours until dry to touch before storing in an airtight container. If stacking frosted cookies, put waxed or parchment paper between layers.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per cookie: 125 calories, 4.5g fat, 70mg sodium, 19.6g carbs, 10.7g sugars, 1.5g protein, 0g fiber; Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 3
Sunday, November 10, 2013
I've missed my beach....it's probably been a month for me :D
and I decided that Sunday nights, I'm going to hit the beach for a long, meditative, exercise walk...and then head over to Fresh Market/Publix (and later WHOLE FOODS MARKET, after it's built:) to buy groceries....I say that hitting the beach is a most excellent precursor to grocery shopping :D ). The skies this evening were in very soothing strokes of pastels:
DIY pancake mix
My multiplied pancake mix recipe:
6 cups whole wheat flour
6 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup baking powder
3 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup sugar
- Place ingredients into a 4 quart airtight container.
- Secure lid and shake well.
- Measure out 1 1/4 cup dry ingredients and place in bowl.
- In a separate bowl (or a 2 cup measuring cup--my lazy way), combine one beaten egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons canola oil.
- Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
- Place desired amount of batter in a pan over medium heat (1/3 cup of batter produces a nice size pancake).
- When bubbles pop on surface of batter and edges look dry, flip with a spatula to cook the other side.
- Cook on second side for 2-3 minutes, checking occasionally for color. (I like mine light to medium brown.)
- from: http://make-happy.blogspot.com/2010/08/diy-pancake-mix.html
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Benefit for two people in a serious motorcycle accident
Southeastern WI friends: my friend is hosting a
benefit for her two good friends who were very seriously injured in a
motorcycle accident. This event will be held November 23rd at 1:00 pm
at Ironwood Chophouse & Saloon
20715 Durand Avenue, Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182.
Here's the Facebook Page for this event, pass the word along!
https://www.facebook.com/events/744251045589611/?source=1
Here's one of the dontations, from Dragonfly Inspirations Bracelet Creations: a supersize Packer Bracelet:)
Raffles, beer, food and music. $25 per person includes lunch, beer and a raffle ticket to the big cash prize. $5.00 of each $25.00 will create the cash prize. This is for my friends who were in a motorcycle accident. After several surgeries and an extended hospital stay their medical bills are over half million dollars and both will not be able to work for about a year. Just trying to keep their heads above water until they can get back on their feet. If you are unable to make it, you can donate to their account on youcaring.com. Anything helps
20715 Durand Avenue, Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182.
Here's the Facebook Page for this event, pass the word along!
https://www.facebook.com/events/744251045589611/?source=1
Here's one of the dontations, from Dragonfly Inspirations Bracelet Creations: a supersize Packer Bracelet:)
Raffles, beer, food and music. $25 per person includes lunch, beer and a raffle ticket to the big cash prize. $5.00 of each $25.00 will create the cash prize. This is for my friends who were in a motorcycle accident. After several surgeries and an extended hospital stay their medical bills are over half million dollars and both will not be able to work for about a year. Just trying to keep their heads above water until they can get back on their feet. If you are unable to make it, you can donate to their account on youcaring.com. Anything helps
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
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