Scrappy News

It's dollar days over at Elemental Scraps today and there are some way cute things over there. I just got done downloading my 5 items that I got for a buck each. I can't wait to play but that may have to wait since I am babysitting this little doll - Megan today. I made this page with Mandy's new kit that is on sale for 25% off today and with Chrissy's new template set that is just a dollar today. Images below are clickable to take you to the shoppe. Guess I better get back to babysitting and laundry.

Project 365 Day 39

Today's photo prompt was the movie Fantastic Four. Lucky me that I just so happen to have my very own Fantastic Four. And here is a quote I found that I LOVE. Have a great day!
"Children are what live on catsup, Never hang their coats or hats up, Climb and walk upon all things, Leap and touch all signs and tall things, Travel in strange lopes and crouches, Bubble-gum the rugs and couches, Test the ice and feed the spiders, Pitch their tents against all outsiders, Peel the paint and probe the lichen, Never, never bring a bike in, Leave cocoons and toads in hallways. . . Melt out hearts at bedtime. . .always!" - Nonee Nolan

Project 365 Day 38

Today's movie prompt was "Pitch Black" and I have never heard of it. I decided to represent "pitch" music and the black keys.
Today's thought: "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." -Victor Hugo

Project 365 Day 37

Today's movie prompt was Jurassic Park. I decided to just go with some of Carson's dinosaur toys and a series of books that I have enjoyed with my children over the years. I have fond memories of reading "Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!" with Cheyenne. There is a section that says, "Dinosaurs BIG and dinosaurs tiny. Dinosaurs smooth and dinosaurs spiny." Cheyenne would read the book to me when she was about 4 and she would always say that last part "dinosaurs spicy." I never did correct her cuz it was just so cute! I knew she would out grow it all too soon. So those are my thoughts for this photo today. If you only pick up one of the "How do Dinosaurs..." series, my favorite is the say goodnight one.

Project 365 Day 36

Ok so now this week the prompts are going to be movie based. Today was Twilight. I doubt I will see the movie cuz I read the first book and admit that although I am in the minority - I didn't like it. Here is my pic. I embellished it a bit - was inspired by an image I googled but couldn't figure out who to credit for inspiration.

Scrappy News

Just taking a minute to give you some scrappy news regarding great deals by the artists that I am on creative team for. I love these darling FREE valentine cards offered by Carina Gardner. Go to her blog here and get the link to pick up your set.And there are just a few more days to pick up the Scrap Orchard Mystery Mega for just $3. It is so cute so I don't want you to miss the steal price cuz after Saturday it will be $10. Click on the image to go to the market and pick it up. You can click here to go to the gallery at the Orchard and see cute layouts made with the kit which will give you an idea of what is in this kit.

And this is just the bomb diggity! I am having so much fun with the stuff in this kit. I just wish I had more time to play with it all. Chrissy's template is in the center forth row and Mandy's kit is center 2nd row. I love the versatility of this- boy stuff, girl stuff, valentine stuff and everyday stuff! The price goes up on Sunday so click the image to go to the shoppe and pick it up while it is on sale.
Ya ya ya there is more I want to say besides this so I'll be back. Happy shopping!

Project 365 Day 35

Today's prompt was actually rainbow but I have had my heart set on orange all week since we started doing colors. Savannah wears these slippers around the house all the time and they just crack me up. She got them last spring as a prop for a song she sang in her Tavaci group. I figure that if they do orange at some point maybe I'll do rainbow then? We'll see.
And here is a thought for today: Orange is the happiest color. --Frank Sinatra

Grocery Deals week of Feb 4

Smith's

$1.89/lb Pork Loin or rib chops
$1.99/lb chuck roast or steak
59 cents/lb fresh whole chicken

99 cents/lb red seedless grapes
3/$5 General Mills cereal (select varieties)
10/$10 Dial liquid hand soap pumps

There are several mix and match items that if you buy 10 you get an instant rebate of $3

Albertsons

They have 4 coupons in ad that allow you to use a manufacturer's coupon double
They also have in ad coupons for these items:
97 cents Suave shampoo or conditioner
99 cents Albertsons potato rounds or french fries
$4.99 Tyson boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders (2.5 lb bag)

There are several buy one get one free deals on meats

2/$2 Pepperidge farm goldfish crackers
20/$10 dannon light and fit yogurt

Free milk when you buy 3 malt-o-meal cereals 3/$7

Lots of 10/$10 items (too many for me to type in)

Project 365 Day 33 & 34

Had a couple busy days so I am just gonna post these pics quick. Today the prompt was blue. This is ice on my porch and I captured the moon too. Yesterday the prompt was yellow and so I snapped a pic of Cheyenne's bedroom. Love that sunny and warm yellow.

Project 365 Day 32

Today's prompt: Something GREEN
Which just happens to be my fav color so this one was super easy!
Today's Thought: "the many shades of green tend to take the breath away: sea green, slate green, pine green, olive green, grape green, green the color of emeralds." - unknown

Project 365 Day 31

Today's prompt was Something Red.
This pitcher sits on a shelf in my kitchen. It was given to me by my grandmother who has passed and no I don't know if it is antique or worth money but it is worth memories of a wonderful woman for me.
Today's Thought: "A Grandmother is a special person who causes a joyful happening in the heart of a child."

The new Mega is available now at the Scrap Orchard for just $3. After Feb. 7 the price goes up to $10 - so get it while it is a steal. You can click the image below to go to the market. I used this kit on my two pages below. The templates I used to create my Project 365 layouts are by Sya's Blueprints.

Project 365 Day 30

Today's prompt: Something White
I went grocery shopping and so this is what came to mind to take a photograph of for today.
Today's thought: "This recipe is certainly silly. It says to separate two eggs, but it doesn't say how far to separate them..."- Gracie Allen

Project 365 Day 29

Today's prompt was something black.
Today's thought: "Home is where your photos are."

Project 365 Day 28

Today's prompt was "star"
Here is a thought: "Those who reach... touch the stars."

Grocery Deals - Week of Jan 28

Albertsons

The following products are with in ad coupon
98 cents Betty Crocker hamburger, chicken, or tuna helper (limit 6)
$1.49 Albertsons cereal - select varieties (limit 8)
99 cents Albertsons frozen concentrate juice (limit 9)
$1.99 Kraft chunk or shredded cheese 6-8 oz (limit 4)
$2.99/lb Pork baby back ribs
$4.79/lb Arctic shores cooked shrimp - sold in 2lb bag (limit 2)
$3.49 Arm & Hammer laundry detergent (limit 1)

Buy 1 culinary circle pizza ($6.29) and get one more pizza plus 2 Dr Pepper variety 2Ltr Free
Buy one Orville Red. micro popcorn for $2.99 and get 3 free
Buy one get one free Lay's potato chips
Free milk on your next visit when you buy 4 participating GM cereals on sale for 2/$5

$1.77/lb Fresh bulk boneless, skinless chicken breasts
$1.99/lb Extra lean ground beef
$4.99/lb Bone in NY, boneless tri-tip, boneless top sirloin

Smith's

$4.49/lb rib eye steak
$1.99/lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (better price at Albertsons)
$1.99/lb extra lean ground beef

5/$14 coca cola 12 packs (when you buy 5)
$2.75/ea 12 pack pepsi (when you buy 10)

Buy any combination of ten participating items and save $5 instantly making the following items cost:
50 cents Hormel chili
$1.77 Lay's potato chips
$2.49 Tombstone pizza
$1.99 Nabisco snack crackers
$1.50 Kraft cheese 5-8 oz size
$1 Kraft cream cheese
99 cents Kleenex tissue
$1.49 pace picante sauce or heinz ketchup
$1.99 quaker instant oatmeal
$1.99 nature valley or fiber one granola bars
$1.99 Quaker boxed cereal
99 cents pepperidge farm goldfish crackers
$1.49 cheetos
$1.99 Keebler fudge shoppe cookies

$1.79 Max soda 12 pack cans
3/$10 coca-cola 12 packs
4/$13 7up 12 packs

3/$10 Dreyer's ice cream
3/$5 Prego spaghetti sauce or Albertsons pasta

99 cents/lb Med size red delicious or granny smith apples
99 cents barilla pasta

Project 365 Day 27

Today's Prompt was a heart. Here are Carson's hands.
Today's thought is: "A thankful heart is a happy heart."

Project 365 Day 26

Today's prompt: "Can you handle another shape? Can you find some SQUARES?"
These framed flowers hang over my jetted tub. I love the cheerful & relaxing atmosphere they create. Even better is the fact that I got them at the dollar store and that even though I have had them a while, I still love them.
Today's thought: "Look at the flowers - for no reason. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are." -Osho

Scrappy News

It is Dollar Days over at Elemental Scraps again today. Chrissy has a fun quick page album for just $1 and it was so fun and easy to work up into a fun little brag book to give to my sister. I used pictures of Megan that I have taken as I babysit her. Many of the pics my sis has never seen & it was her bday earlier this month so I am excited to give this to her as a late bday gift. You can click the product images to go to the shoppe and be sure to look at all the other great dollar deals. So many cute things! Below my brag book examples is a fun new kit by Mandy Mystiques. It is a collab and the other half is way cute too. So if you want the whole thing be sure to look for it and snag it too. Each half is only (yep you guessed it) $1. Have a great day and I'll be back later with my Project 365 photo.

Project 365 Day 25

Today's Prompt: "Another shape! Go hunt down some TRIANGLES."

Rather than a thought today I will share the tasty recipe for these.

Peanut Butter Bars
Cream the following ingredients together:
3/4 C butter
1 C brown sugar
1 C sugar
2 eggs
3/4 C creamy peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
Add:
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 C quick oats
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 C flour
Press into greased cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Leave dough so it is still a bit doughy, but slightly browned. Cool completely. Spread creamy peanut butter on top of the bars. Frost bars with chocolate frosting.

Chocolate Frosting
1/2 C butter, softened
1/2 bag powdered sugar
4 Tbsp cocoa
dash of milk
Mix the above ingredients together. Add more milk if too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin. Spread on bars and enjoy.

Project 365 day 24

Today's photo prompt: "Now lets go 'round in CIRCLES. Can you find some circles today?"
Snapped this pic of Morgan before his game. They won 28/14. He only had a chance to shoot once and it was close but didn't go in. He enjoys the sport and has fun so that is what counts.

Today's thought: "Simply because we do not run across goal lines, slam dunk basketballs, or hit home runs, doesn't mean we can't change the score."

Project 365 Day 23

Today's prompt, "So after straight what else could it but but TWISTED? Show us something a little twisted in your lives today."
Sorry couldn't find a thought that I liked for this one. Have a great weekend.

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