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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Pinterest Challenge

I am so excited to start this challenge here at 281. I have been brainstorming and staying up at night planning this for weeks. I am excited to make it happen! 

I have decided to actually start making and creating things I have pinned on Pinterest. I, like many of you, sit for as long as I can (uninterrupted) and pin away! When I get bored, I pin. When I am tired, I pin. When I am all alone and my kids are in bed, I pin. I sound like a regular addict don't I?! 

I have now vowed to actually use these pins and start going through my boards. I need to clean out what works and what doesn't, and I need to get things on my crafty list done! 
To get things done I came up with the Pinterest Challenge.
Here's how it will work. I will have three categories to classify my pins: 

 Pin-Worthy: This category will be for each and every pin I try that is a success! There are so many out there that aren't, we just pin and don't check the URL or web address and hope that it actually works when we need them! I plan to clean out my boards of Pins that don't work.

Pin-teresting: These are going to be the middle, in between Pins. Ones that work, but are kind of less interesting or just ok. Nothing really spectacular.

Pin-FAIL: This category really doesn't need an explanation. If the Pin fails, it falls to this one. And yes, I have tried numerous pins that have failed. I hope not too many of my pins are lame. :/

I am going to pick a recipe, craft or sewing project at random and get started. 
You can follow my Pinterest Boards HERE.
I can't wait to share all my Pins with you!




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Monday, February 25, 2013

Tortellini Soup

I know, I  know, I've been missing again. Life is just super busy I guess. I am getting back into the swing of things, crafting, cooking and designing. I am excited to share some fun ideas with you soon!

For today I am sharing a delicious recipe I made the other day. My sister in law shared it in our family cookbook, I am not sure where she got it, but I hope she won't mind me sharing it here. It is super easy and can be made with mostly what you should have on hand. 
Here's the recipe, enjoy!



Tortellini Soup

1lb. sausage
1 sm. zuccini squash, fresh, sliced
1 sm. yellow squash
1 med. onion, coarsely diced
1 c. mushrooms, sliced, fresh (or 1 small can)
4 med. Carrots, fresh, sliced
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 T. basil
1 T. parsley
1 T. oregano
1 T. Garlic salt
4 c. water
 1 pkg. cheese tortellini

Fry Sausage. Drain most of the fat. Add all other ingredients except tortellini. Let the mixture simmer until  the veggies are tender. Add the cheese tortellini and simmer until the tortellini starts floating and is cooked all the way through. About 5-7 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve with parmesan cheese on top!

- Gerilyn H.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Heart Crayon Valentine

I've been super busy, the first of this month proved to be a little hard and full of appointments for my daughter, beginning of Heart Month and CHD Awareness Week. Sooo the ol' blog got put on the back burner. 

I have also been frantically preparing for Valentine's Day. Two of my kids have parties and I also love bake during the Valentine's Day holiday and make it a special day for my kids. I've been busy! 

Today I wanted to share one of the Valentine's printables I designed. It's simple and cute and perfect for my three year old's Preschool class! They are little cards that say, "You color my world friend!" and then have a heart shaped crayon and a Happy Valentine's Day greeting!


I had every intention of buying a heart silcone pan and making my own crayons out of the mounds of broken ones we have here at our house, but time got away with me. Lucky for me Target had these adorable multi colored heart crayons at three for only one dollar! So check their dollar bins!


What would this blog be if I didn't share this cute, cute printable with you?!
 The first page are kind of boy colors and the second are girl colors.
Of course you can use them as you wish. :)
Print them on an 8.5x11 page and the cards will be about 3 x 5 size.
 
Download Page 1 HERE.
Download Page 2 HERE


I hope each of you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

 

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