Project 365 Day 22

Photo Prompt for Jan 22, "It's a new week and lets jump straight in with STRAIGHT. Take a photo of something straight today"

I went for Straight Up 6:00. I love this clock that hangs in my green scrap room. Such a shame that I spend so little time in there since I switched to digital scrapping. And here is a thought for today:

"We need time to dream, time to remember, and time to reach the infinite. Time to be." - Gladys Taber

Project 365 Day 21

Today's Prompt: "Well you've probably guessed what's next in this weeks theme. It's water! Don't get those cameras wet!"
This is actually one of my goals this year... to drink my 8 eight ounce waters a day. Kind of a simple health goal but one that I think I can actually attain.
And here is a thought for today: "Live in each season as it passes; breathe air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. Let them be your only diet drink and botanical medicines." Henry David Thoreau

Grocery Deals - Week of Jan 21

Albertsons

69 cents/lb whole frying chicken
$1.99/lb boneless beef chuck roast
$1.99/lb extra lean ground beef
$1.25/doz large eggs

Lots of buy one get one free deals such as:
Hormel bacon
Doritos chips
Skippy Peanut butter
Lipton Rice or pasta sides
All laundry soap
Ragu spaghetti sauce

In ad coupons are needed for these items:
Albertsons tomato sauce 8/$1 (limit 8)
Head of Iceberg lettuce 88 cents (limit 4)
$1.49 bag of hershey's Reese's or Kit Kat snack size (limit 2)
$1.49/lb Bone in assorted pork chops
$2.99 Johnsonville grilling sausage

Select Kellog's cereal $1.75 each when bought in lots of 4
$2.80/12 pack coca-cola products when you buy 5 with savings card

There are also many items where you can purchase $20 worth of participating products in a single transaction and get a $5 instant rebate. See ad for details.

Smith's

$2.49/lb petite sirloin steak or london broil
99 cents/lb split chicken breasts, ,drumsticks or thighs
2lb/$3 red or green seedless grapes

There are also many items where you can purchase 10 participating products in a single transaction and get a $5 instant rebate. See ad for details.

Forgetful Me!

I keep meaning to share a "forgetful" moment with you but then I forget lol. It was during the week of Christmas that this happened. It was about 5:00 pm and I was in my bedroom just playing on my laptop when Carson hollered to me from the front door, "Mom the missionaries are here." My mind snapped very quickly to the reality that we were to feed them that night at our home.

YIKES! Here it was 5:00 and I hadn't even started to make dinner. Earlier in the day I had taken inventory of the fridge and decided I could be lazy and serve my family leftovers for dinner. Well, I knew that there wouldn't be enough leftovers for the missionaries and my family and besides that the leftovers were going to be a hodge podge of things and I just would feel stupid putting it all out on the table for them and saying pick what you want.

It was freezing cold outside and unfortunately I could not invite them in because Clayne had not come home from work yet. There is a rule that Elders can not be in the home without the husband or an older male present. I called Clayne and yes, he had forgotten our appointment too and was still sitting at his desk in the office. I told him he better hurry home quick and that he could pick up the Elders at the church house and then meet me at Wingers. I then had the missionaries walk over to the church were I had Clayne's key to let them in. I told them that my husband would be there very soon to pick them up and that I was going to go ahead and get us a table at the restaurant.

I really suppose we should be better at praying over our food when we go out, but we don't. It felt strange to be saying a blessing over the food at Wingers. We managed to get them fed and to their next appointment on time. Maybe we were meant to take them to Wingers though because our server did ask them how he could sign up to have the discussions about our church.

Anyway.... just thought I'd share a little blunder with you. It drives me crazy when I forget things but it always seems to happen when there is just too much going on in life. Christmas week is definitely a busy time and hey... we gave the Elders a nice dinner out for a Christmas gift is how I am going to look at it. Hope this made you smile or at least will help you feel better the next time you forget about something you were supposed to do.

Project 365 Day 20

So I got a little confused by the prompts this week. Today's prompt, "Animal, vegetable or mineral again. This time it's vegetable. How imaginative can we get with vegetable?" When it was posted this way I thought I had my pick of which of the three I would photograph and did vegetable when I should have done mineral. So today I bring you "mineral." I am not big on wearing makeup and so I love the light feel of this type of makeup.

And a thought: "My Face ------- My face in the mirror Isn't wrinkled or drawn. My house isn't dirty. The cobwebs are gone. My garden looks lovely. And so does my lawn. I think I might never - Put my glasses back on." -Kathie from Sacramento CA

Project 365 Day 19

Today's prompt: "Time for a breath of fresh air. Today's element is WIND. The trick is to photograph it."
For an area where the wind blows 99% of the time, today was surprisingly still. I had to get a little creative. Oh and someone asked where I was getting my thoughts. Most of them come from running a search in the "peasoup" which is a wonderful collection of page title ideas, thoughts and quotes at www.twopeasinabucket.com
And here is a thought: "Bubbles, like wishes gently take flight to soar and float in afternoon light." - Beth Hooper

Scrappy News

Chrissy has some fun new templates in her store today. They are 25% off and come with a $2 coupon for your next purchase. Chrissy also has a darling alpha set and some quick pages on sale in her store today so be sure to look at those while you are there. The new challenge template is up as well and it is free. Product images are clickable to go to her store. My scrapbook pages are clickable to take you to my gallery if you want a full listing of products used. I'll be back later with my photo for the day.

Project 365 Day 18

Today's Prompt: "Of all the elements, the earth element is the most easy to confine and capture, to hold in the hand. It is rigid, fixed and stable."Can you catch something earthy today?"

I am afraid that I am a bit stumped on this one and those who live near will know that these photos could not have come from today but they did come from the 16th and I figure that is close enough. It was so bitter cold but wow what gorgeous photo opportunities that brought. And here is a thought for today. I have always enjoyed Shel Silverstein.

"Frozen Dream I'll take the dream I had last night And put it in my freezer, So someday long and far away When I'm an old grey geezer, I'll take it out and thaw it out, This lovely dream I've frozen, And boil it up and sit me down And dip my old cold toes in." -Shel Silverstein

Project 365 Day 17

Today's prompt: "Animal, vegetable or mineral again. Can you find an animal in your day?"
Savannah went to the store today with Clayne and bought a Fur Real pet without even knowing this was my photo prompt. I felt pretty lucky since we don't have any animals around here.
Today's thought: "Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies." -Gene Hill

Project 365 Day 16

Today's photo prompt: "Let's get elemental. Show us the FIRE in your life today."

I love my big jetted tub, yummy scented candles and body sprays and lotions.

Today's thought: "Go within every day and find the inner strength so that the world will not blow your candle out." -Katherine Dunham

Scrappy News and a Freebie

Are you ready to feel the love? I am so excited about all the super cute Valentine kits that are popping up in digi scrapping. Ziggle Designs has this one this week and it is so SUPER cute. You really need to go to Scrap Orchard and pick up this kit while it’s a.) 20% off and b.) comes with a free Heart album with purchase!!! Scroll down to see some cute Valentine card freebies I made for you with this kit. You will find the link over at the CT Blog for Ziggle Designs. Click HERE to head over there and while you are there check out the big reveal for the Grab Bag 3. Super cute stuff.
The darling photo in my layout was taken by my friend, Shelly Brown.

Project 365 Day 15

Today's prompt was, "Animal, vegetable or mineral? Take a photo of something mineral today." I wasn't quite sure what to do with this prompt and this is what came into my mind. Our snow is melting away pretty quick over this past week. I have to remind myself that it isn't March but is the mid of winter and we likely have much more show before it goes for good. And here is a little Snowman Prayer for today's thought:
"Starlight, star bright. Please don't let me melt tonight." - Unknown

Project 365 Day 14

Today the prompt was, "today it's just about sight. Show us something that's a pleasure to see.Whether it's the photo that's outstanding or the subject that's stunning, let's see some pics that we just want to keep looking at." I took advantage of this prompt and purchased myself a bouquet of roses so I could photograph them. If you haven't been given flowers lately, you could treat yourself to some too. It is kind of fun! And here is a thought for today.
"Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it. -Proverb

Grocery Deals - Week of Jan 14

Smith's

$1.99/lb Cross rib roast
$1.79 Pork loin or rib chops
$6.96 Kroger frozen chicken bags (various cuts and weights)
$1.79/lb John Morrell spiral sliced half ham
$1.29/doz large eggs

10/$10 deals
Kroger fruit snacks or toaster treats
Kroger OJ concentrate
Land o' Frost lunch meat
Hershey's theater candy
Suave, VO5 or white rain hair care products
Aquafresh toothpaste
Hamburger, tuna or chicken helper
Roma tomatoes
Rice a roni or pasta roni
sour cream, cream cheese or dips
Quaker snacks or Nabisco snack sacks

2/$5 General Mills cereal (select varieties)
3/$5 Kroger instant oatmeal
4/$5 Campbell's chunky soup

Albertsons

$1.49/lb regular ground beef (with ad coupon)
$5.88/2lb block Tillamook cheese (with ad coupon)
$1.86/3lb bag red delicious apples (with ad coupon)

20/$10 Campbells tomato or chicken noodle soup
20/$10 Dannon yogurt, Albertsons spaghetti o's

$1.50 Quaker breakfast sale includes these products
Simple harvest oatmeal
chewy granola bars
instant oatmeal
Cap'n crunch cereal
morning minis
breakfast cookies
life cereal
oats

$1.25 Kellogg's cereal (must buy in increments of 4) includes these varieties:
raisin bran
frosted flakes
rice krispies
froot loops
corn flakes

Free milk on next visit when you buy 4 of the following in one transaction with card $1.99 for General Mills new varieties of cereal (ie fiber one) as well as Fiber one toaster pastries

Scrappy News

So I wanted to give you one more peak into Ziggle Designs fabulous grab bag. Below are two pages I made using it. You only have a few more days to snag it for $3. After the reveal it will cost much more. Click on the image to go to the market.

And I just had to show you this way cute new kit by Chrissy too. For this week only it is on sale for 25% off. So cute! Again, click the image to go to her shoppe.

Project 365 Day 13

Today's prompt was, "Now find something in your day that will tickle our taste buds, or not :)Yep today's theme is taste. Take a photo of something to express a sense of taste."
Today I needed to bake bread and to me there are few things as tasty as a warm freshly baked slice of bread. Even though this thought is more related to smell, I still had to use it. We all know how much the sense of taste and smell work together anyway.
"The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight." - M. F. K. Fisher

Project 365 Day 12

Today's photo prompt was, "Next on our sensory list is sound. Can you take a photo of a noise?" I am babysitting today and my little niece, Megan, has gotten to that age that if she even thinks you are leaving the room she cries. Still even with this sad face it just makes me smile. Poor Baby! And a thought:
The main thing in one's own private world is to try to laugh as much as you cry. - Maya Angelou

Scrappy News

Whahoo here is my first layout using my Project 365 Photo a Day pictures. I have to admit that I wasn't sure I would like 7 random photos on a page but when I used Chrissy's newest template set and this darling collaboration kit available at Scrap Orchard - I was thrilled with the end result. I can't wait to have the rest of week two's photos so I can make the next page! Scroll down for product images and some scrapbook sale information. All product images can be clicked on to take you to them in stores. I'll be back later with today's photo for 365.

Yep... above is the collab kit I used on my page and below is the awesome template set that I used. Today is Dollar Day at Elemental scraps and you can get Chrissy's great template set for just $1. But hurry cuz it is only Dollar Day for a day. There are lots of great deals over there today so take a minute to look it over while you are there.

Mandy also has two darling kits available for the Dollar Day sale today. Yep just a buck for each of these gorgeous kits. I have a credit at Heritage Makers that I need to use by the end of this month to make a book and so I decided to make a little coffee table book of my wedding photos - since this year will mark my 20th anniversary I thought it may be fun. These kits are working out wonderful for my project. I am using some templates by Simply Sarah to make my wedding book.

Project 365 Day 11

Today's photo prompt is "Shoot with feeling!Show us something that feels interesting, good or bad, but something that is interesting to touch. See if you can use your camera to show us the texture you can feel. Can you make us want to reach out and touch it or run away and scrub our hands?" Imagine my delight when in the full of winter I discovered this beautiful poppy in bloom up next to one of the buildings at temple square. It just made my heart smile and here is a thought for this beautiful bloom.

"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size." -Gertrude Wister

While we were still in SLC this morning we decided to attend Music And The Spoken Word at Temple Square. It was wonderful! I just wanted to share a few more pictures with you.

Project 365 Day 10

Hey there. I know I am late in getting yesterday's photo posted. But yesterday's photo took me out of town. Clayne and I went to SLC to watch a Jazz game. The prompt for this photo was "Let's try using our sight to illustrate a different sense. Show us something that smells." And just in case you missed where I was getting my photo prompts - I am getting them from the forum at Scrap Orchard (here).

Believe me there were lots of smells when you get this many people packed into an arena. The smell that stood out the most was the hot dogs that the people seated next to us were eating. The hot dogs were loaded with green peppers and onions and I don't like either of these veggies. Oh well! I overlooked this small nuisance and had a good time watching the game. In case you missed the game it was the Jazz against the Pistons and the Jazz won with a score of 99 to 82. We went with Clayne's boss and they had VIP seats we were in the second row of folding chairs right on the floor. The Pistons team players were just 2 yards away from me. I have never been to a professional ball game and so it was a fun new experience even if I am not all that sports minded. Being in the VIP section - they had a special area that we were able to go to before the game began for a nice dinner and then during half time we were able to go back in this room again for snacks. The dinner and snacks were complimentary which was kind of fun. I have no idea what these kinds of seats would have cost if we had to purchase them ourselves. It was very generous of Clayne's boss to take us along. We left our kids with my parents and then stayed over in SLC. It was a nice get away. And if you made it through all this... here is the thought to go with today's photo.

"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." -Michael Jordan

Scrappy News

Just a quick note to let you know about Mandy's Sale. Click the image to go to her shoppe. Have a great weekend!

Project 365 Day 9

OK so today is the opposite of yesterday - well kind of. The prompt was to take a picture of something that isn't pleasant. Today I decided to clean my neglected bathrooms. Anyone with a few young boys knows why this job is not pleasant. It isn't that I mind cleaning - it is just that there are so many other things that I would rather do with my time. Aren't you glad I didn't take a picture of the unclean toilet lol. Here is a quote for this picture that I have always loved.
EXCUSE THIS HOUSE Some houses try to hide the fact That children shelter there; Ours boasts of it quite openly, The signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, Little smudges on the doors; I should apologize, I guess, For toys strewn on the floor. But I sat down with the children And we played and laughed and read; And if the doorbell doesn't shine, Their eyes will shine instead. For when at times I'm forced to choose The one job or the other; I'd like to cook and clean and scrub, But first I'll be a mother.

Time for another Blog Train QP Freebie

Welcome to this stop in the blog train. Today is the actual release of Ziggle Designs new collab kit with B~Creative Designs. You can pick it up on sale at the Scrap Orchard Market by clicking the image below.


Here is a layout I made using this fun kit. I also used a template by Colie's Creations.

And HERE is the Quick Page Freebie you came here to pick up. The password is tiffanyqp These pages are made from Ziggle Designs SK8R kit. Your next stop in the train is Jennifer's Blog.

Project 365 Day 8

Today the prompt is to take a picture of a simple pleasure. This is a Wonderfully Warm (see the W on the mug lol) beverage. I am not a big fan of Hot Chocolate but sometimes in the long winter months I want a warm drink. I love that this one is only 35 calories and has no hint of mocha ( I don't care for the coffee flavor ) the only problem is that now my tin is empty and I am having trouble finding more of this variety to buy. If any of you see it around please lmk. Here is today's thought:

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr., Life's Little Instruction Book

Project 365 Day 7

Today's prompt was to take a picture of your bed. I know that I shared pics of my room a while back on my blog but I took a new one today for the challenge. I love my bed. We have a Sleep Number bed and I am sold. I never sleep as well on any other bed and I don't think I'll buy myself any other type of mattress in the future. And here is my thought for this photo.
To Sleep perchance to dream. - William Shakespeare

Grocery Deals - Week of Jan 7

Smith's

$1.99/lb Extra lean ground beef
50% off Tyson fresh chicken packs

2lb/$1 Large navel oranges

10/$10 Campbell's chunky soup, Kroger sour cream, cottage cheese or dips
$2.18 Doritos

2/$5 Kellogg's cereal or bars (buy 3 mixed or matched Kellogg's items and receive a free gallon of Smith's milk)

Albertsons

WOW this is something new. There are two in ad coupons that allow you to double three manufacturer's coupons for each... so you can double up to 6 coupons that you have. Be sure to read the details.

Earn $15 on your next shopping trip when yo0u spend $30 on participating products in one transaction using your savings card. See ad or store for details.

$1.88/lb Assorted pork chops
$1.88/lb Beef chuck 7 bone roast or steaks
$1.88/lb Bone in pork shoulder roasts or country style ribs
$1.88/lb Boneless pork sirloin chops or roasts
$1.88/lb Bone-in pork spare ribs

99cents/ doz large eggs (in ad coupon)
$1.49 Alberston's butter (in ad coupon)
$1.25 /5lb bag potatoes (in ad coupon)
40cents Yoplait yogurts

88 cents v05 shampoo or conditioner
10/$10 Aquafresh toothpaste or toothbrush

A new year a new look!

I just gave my blog an updated look for the new year. I am finally taking down the Christmas tree and so I thought it was also time to take down the Christmas decorations on my blog too. Isn't this a cheerful look? I LOVE it. The pictures in my header were taken by my friend Shelly this past summer. Thanks Shelly - I love these pics and the blog wear is from Scrap Orchard. You can click on the image below if you want to pick up this look for your blog too. The Silver Alpha for "tiffany's" is a free item I picked up at http://www.dylanstokes.blogspot.com/ by HS Designs.

Project 365 Day 6

Toady's prompt was to take a picture of something you were making for dinner. This was dessert since it is Clayne's birthday. I need to thank Shelly for letting me borrow her cake tray so my photo would be more pretty. And here is today's thought.
Why not have your cake and eat it too - it's cake, what else are you going to do with it?

Happy Birthday to my Hubby!

So today my fabulous husband, Clayne turns 45. Other than his hair turning white - I would never think he could be that age since he has such a baby face and of course since I am no where near his age lol. He is 6 years older than me but if I believe he is 45 this year - it means I will be turning 39 this year and I just can't get a handle on that idea.

There are many things that I love and admire about him. I am just going to pick two things about him that I wish were traits of mine. First: He can fall to sleep within just minutes of his head hitting the pillow. I think this is so unfair since it takes me forever to turn off my brain and fall asleep. Maybe that is what keeps him looking so young... he never misses his Zzzz's. Second: He is not a fighter. When we first married this used to make me so mad. I came from a family that said what was on our mind and we often had a good little "fight" in my growing up home, but Clayne would never fight with me. He would calmly sit there and hear me out while I let all my frustration out and then would quietly ask if I was finished. Grrrr it would make me so angry. Now I know that is one of the things I love about him and it is what I can expect and it is wonderful that I can just get what is in my head out. Often that is all it takes - just saying it out loud. Now after all these years, I only wish that I had this trait and could be more mellow. Guess that is what makes us work together as a couple though. He is easy going and I am high strung. I am just glad that he loves me and that he chose to be my companion in this crazy life. Happy Birthday Honey - I love you!

(elements used in the blip above are from Ziggle Designs, "and you smell like one, too!")