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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
cowgirl boots are HOT!
so I have REALLY been digging the look of cowgirl boots as of late...not all of them...just some, like these (from Country Outfitters):
I'm not even sure why? I DON'T like country music. period. Where I live, it's mostly too warm for boots like these...(ok, maybe not this year, but I'm digging a the cooler temps...we have enough warm weather:), I've ridden a horse maybe twice in my whole life? (though once was along the mountain tops of Estes Park Colorado with my high school marching band, so that was kind of cool:) I think these would look SO cute with a cotton floral dress and a jean jacket...wouldn't they???!!! I'll probably never get a pair, because they are crazy expensive for cute ones like these, especially for boots that are just not practical in the land of sandy toes and flip flops...(plus I heard they are just not all that comfortable)...but *if* I were to entertain the idea of a pair of cowgirl boots, I most definitely would HAVE to have the brown ones with the little flowers, top left....WOW!! Maybe my love of these boots began when my little "obesession" with Ilsand Cowgirl began. She posted pictures from her wedding, and now I have this romanticized vision of cowgirl boots. Plus she lives on a beachy island...and well, so do I!! (almost:D) (I hope Hearther doesn't mind that I snagged her photo...but hey, I give her LOTS of free advertisement, plus I sport more than my share of Island Cowlgirl bling;) But isn't this crazy cute!
So, maybe cowgirl boots would be fun someday; we'll see......or maybe it's just best if I just enjoy the pix, and focus on crazy cute FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Speaking of which, I had better get going....it's time to take the clan to da BEACH!!
have a sparkly flip floppy time of day!
xoxo
I'm not even sure why? I DON'T like country music. period. Where I live, it's mostly too warm for boots like these...(ok, maybe not this year, but I'm digging a the cooler temps...we have enough warm weather:), I've ridden a horse maybe twice in my whole life? (though once was along the mountain tops of Estes Park Colorado with my high school marching band, so that was kind of cool:) I think these would look SO cute with a cotton floral dress and a jean jacket...wouldn't they???!!! I'll probably never get a pair, because they are crazy expensive for cute ones like these, especially for boots that are just not practical in the land of sandy toes and flip flops...(plus I heard they are just not all that comfortable)...but *if* I were to entertain the idea of a pair of cowgirl boots, I most definitely would HAVE to have the brown ones with the little flowers, top left....WOW!! Maybe my love of these boots began when my little "obesession" with Ilsand Cowgirl began. She posted pictures from her wedding, and now I have this romanticized vision of cowgirl boots. Plus she lives on a beachy island...and well, so do I!! (almost:D) (I hope Hearther doesn't mind that I snagged her photo...but hey, I give her LOTS of free advertisement, plus I sport more than my share of Island Cowlgirl bling;) But isn't this crazy cute!
So, maybe cowgirl boots would be fun someday; we'll see......or maybe it's just best if I just enjoy the pix, and focus on crazy cute FLIP FLOPS!!!!! Speaking of which, I had better get going....it's time to take the clan to da BEACH!!
have a sparkly flip floppy time of day!
xoxo
Breakfast Cups
Breakfast Cups
1 24 oz. bag of shredded hash browns
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tbs oil
1/3 cup shredded cheddar
Bacon bits or 8=10 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
Eggs
Extra shredded cheddar
Muffin tin
Take your bag of hash browns and mix in the salt, pepper, oil and 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
Divide amongst the cups in your muffin tin, making sure to grease tin beforehand.
Bake hash browns at 425 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until toasty.
Once they're finished, take them out and lower the temp of the oven to 350 degrees.
Crack an egg into each of the cups
Top with bacon and a sprinkle of extra cheese
Bake at 350 degrees for 13-16 minutes (or until the eggs are as firm as you like them).
Slide a knife along the edges to remove from pan when cooled
Friday, April 5, 2013
mama's day out!
and mama really REALLY deserved it today:D
I treated myself to Panera's
I saw pretty colors
more pretty colors
and my favorite colors!
I did a little shopping and found this FABULOUS starfish pillow...because all amazing mamas deserve FABULOUS starfish pillows; right!?!
I received several Divine signs today, which always makes me happy:D
Mama's Day out=happy and refreshed mama!
The End
I treated myself to Panera's
I saw pretty colors
more pretty colors
and my favorite colors!
I did a little shopping and found this FABULOUS starfish pillow...because all amazing mamas deserve FABULOUS starfish pillows; right!?!
I received several Divine signs today, which always makes me happy:D
Mama's Day out=happy and refreshed mama!
The End
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash browns
8 ounces sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup margarine or even butter works very well also
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups grated Colby cheese (personal note–I prefer sharp cheddar)
Directions
Place potatoes in a greased 9×13 inch pan. Season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in the microwave. In a bowl, add minced onions, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and melted butter and mix together. Pour soup mixture over potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until all is completely warm, and the cheese begins to melt. One great thing The Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole is you can literally serve it for any meal.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Yeahhhh, my new stamps have arrived!
I can now begin my new beachy/ coastal collection in Dragonfly Inspirations Creations!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
spring blossoms are oh so sweet
I was just about to smell the sweetness of my Meyer Lemon tree blossoms, when I saw I had competition:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Oatmeal Caramel Cookie Bars
http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/2010/10/carmelitas.html
32 caramel squares, unwrapped
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until completely smooth; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 8x8" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel. Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
*A stint in the fridge will help them cool off if you're pinched for time. They shouldn't be served cold, but all of that molten caramel takes a long time to cool down. They should be stored and served at room temperature.
**If you want to use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce in place of the caramel/cream mixture, use 1 1/4 cups of sauce.
***To make a 9x13" version, simply double the amounts.
32 caramel squares, unwrapped
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until completely smooth; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and baking soda. Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of an 8x8" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel. Return to oven and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
*A stint in the fridge will help them cool off if you're pinched for time. They shouldn't be served cold, but all of that molten caramel takes a long time to cool down. They should be stored and served at room temperature.
**If you want to use homemade or store-bought caramel sauce in place of the caramel/cream mixture, use 1 1/4 cups of sauce.
***To make a 9x13" version, simply double the amounts.
Fiesta Dip
http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2012/05/kelleys-fiesta-dip.html
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
16 oz. container sour cream
11 oz. can sweet yellow and white corn, drained
15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 1/2 Tbl. salsa seasoning mix (I used taco seasoning)
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
tortilla chips
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover; chill at least 24 hours before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Serves 10-12.
Tree Wisdom....
Grow Boldly, Grow Wise:
My Meyer lemon tree is in bloom and the blossoms smell SO good!
love the sunset glow!
LOVE the sunset glow
My Meyer lemon tree is in bloom and the blossoms smell SO good!
love the sunset glow!
LOVE the sunset glow
Monday, April 1, 2013
Angel Girl's Creativity
she came up with her own pillow design, using poly fill, from squares from her tie a know blankets (shhhh, it's a gift for someone...don't tell;)
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