Project 365 Day 46, 47 & 48

With the holiday weekend I got a little behind in my photo posting. The prompt for day 46 was something old. I don't have very many things that I have kept all the years since my own childhood. This necklace charm is one of the few things I kept. I loved Holly Hobbie. I remember having some decorative wall hangings in my room with her image as well as a little toy sewing machine that "really worked" - it was blue and had Holly on it. The other Holly thing I remember having was a little dairy that locked. I really wish I had kept that diary but when I went off to college I remember cleaning out my room and thinking it was really stupid and threw it away. I would love to be able to share it with my own kids.

Day 47 was something new. With it being President's Day and the kids were out from school and Clayne had the day off, we decided to try out a "new" family outing. We drove to Jackson Hole and really enjoyed the fabulous indoor pool there. They have two slides- this is the smaller one. The big one ended in a 3 foot pool and so Savannah could even go down the big one by herself. There is a mushroom water fall as well as another waterfall in the kid pool, there is a hot tub of course and a lap pool. They have a rock climbing wall in one end of the lap pool and it was fun to watch Cheyenne and Clayne give it a go. I am certain we will be visiting this pool again. For the whole family to get in we paid just $25.

Today's photo prompt was something borrowed. Since I am done having babies, many of you know that I watch my niece, Megan, once a week to get my baby fix. She is a delight and we all have so much fun with her. I am so glad that my sister lives near so I can "borrow" her.

Scrappy News

Are you looking for a sweet treat this Valentine weekend? Maybe something with no calories that will let you create fun scrapbook projects? Look no further. Click the image below to go to Mandy's fabulous appreciation sale. Or perhaps you are longing for spring? Scroll down to see the newest collab kit by Ziggle Designs as well as a page I made using the kit. I can not believe how little my boys were. It seems like they never were that little now that they are so grown up.

Project 365 Day 45

Today's photo prompt "romantic" and this was my Valentine from Clayne. Here is a thought:
"The best portion of a good man's life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love." -- William Wordsworth

Project 365 Day 43 and 44

The photo prompt for day 43 "endless" and a thought:
"Choose well. Your choice is brief, and yet endless." - Goethe

The photo prompt for day 44 "binding" and here is a thought for today:
"Love...binds everything together in perfect harmony." -unknown

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you are all having a fun Valentine weekend. I found this picture that Savannah drew on the back of one of her school papers and I just had to share it. Of course I had to ask her what was by Cupid's bottom even though I was worried about what the answer might be. She told me it was just a sparkle. I guess Cupid just has a shiny hiney. (credits: frame by MCato)
Here are the Valentine cards I made for my kids to pass out to their friends today. Cheyenne's is made using Smooches which you can find here. Morgan's is made using King of Hearts which you can find here. Carson's is made using Love Struck which you can find here and Savannah's is made using Kiss My __ which you can find here.




I made a few hybrid items with free downloads I found on the net. The candy bags are for the ladies I visit teach and the water bottles are for the kid's school teachers. The bag toppers link can be found here and the water bottle wraps can be found here.

Valentine Projects

So here I am the head room mom again this year. I felt like since they were all in school all day I should be committed to helping out more at school. The Valentine party is this Friday and here are two of the projects and a game that we will be doing. There will be a couple other games too that other Mom's are in charge of.

Craft: The craft is made by painting the pinky side of the hand in a c shape and stamped down on a piece of poster board repeated by the opposite hand to form a heart. Tongue depressors are used for the frame and then it is jazzed up a bit by some stickers and foam hearts I picked up at WalMart. Then use a permanent marker to write their name on the frame. I went to the school today and got all the paint stamping done so that the craft won't take long on Friday.
Treat: They always seem to get plenty of goodies and aren't hungry enough to eat the cupcake or cookie so I am having them make these so that they can take them home if they want. It is made on a bambo skewer for BBQ. Easy Peasy!
Game: Candy Conversation Story: Fill a bowl with Valentine candy conversation hearts. Have party guests sit in a circle. Choose one person to start the game by taking a candy heart from the bowl. That person starts a story of his own creation and must include the words from the candy heart in the story. He then passes the bowl t the next person who chooses a candy heart and continues the story. This continues around the circle with each person adding to the story and using the words from the candy hearts. This game often creates a lot of laughter from the crazy story lines!

Project 365 Day 42

Can you guess what the movie photo prompt was for today? Jaws. When I went looking for a thought I found one that compared icicles to a sharks teeth and that made me wish I had used that as my photo for the day but I am out of time and this is what I got. One of the kids puzzles. I remember when I used to set up a card table over the holidays and put a puzzle out to work on in my "free" time. This is something my Mom always did and somehow I have lost the tradition the past decade or so. I think that having all the little fingers around made it too hard but maybe this next holiday season I'll get back to it. Ok enough rambling. Here is a thought for the day:
Sharks: [reciting] I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends, not food. - Finding Nemo

Grocery Deals week of Feb 11

Albertsons

Buy one, get one free on all Albertsons packaged cheese
Buy one, get one free on Fresh express salad blends

$2.99/lb Boneless pork top loin roasts or max pak chops or beef petite sirloin steaks

20/$10 Albertsons canned vegetables

$19.99/doz roses

In ad coupons for the following:
$1.99 Albertsons ice cream (limit 2)
$2.49 Albertsons homelife tp (limit 2)

50% off Kellogs cereals and products

Smith's

$6.96 Kroger frozen bags of chicken

There is an instant rebate of $3 on select items when you buy a combo of 10 items making the following prices:
$1.99 GM Cereals
$3.49 Dasani water 24 pack
58 cents Chef boyardee
$2.50 Breyer's ice cream
$1.69 Betty Crocker brownie or muffin mix
$1.69 Fritos chips
$1.39 Ragu pasta sauce

2/$1 Kroger canned vegetables
5/$1 Kroger tomato sauce
99 cents Kroger instant oatmeal

$10.68/case of 12 Pillsbury cake mix

$19.99/doz roses

Project 365 Day 41

Today's photo prompt was the movie, Toy Story. This book was given to Morgan when he was a baby by someone very important and I should have photographed it long ago. The book is very worn and Clayne tried to throw it away a long time ago but I rescued it and had forgotten it until now so I dug it out and found the car in the toy box and now I can journal and have the photo in our scrapbooks to keep. So it works two ways for today's prompt... a toy that came as a set with a story book and a story that goes along with it in memory.

Project 365 Day 40

Today's movie photo prompt was "Lord of the Rings." Aren't I clever lol? These ring pops will go on the kiddo's class Valentines when I get them printed. Here is a little Valentine thought:
"Lovely pictures, romantic grace, Candy hearts and paper lace. Words like “Love” and “Be Mine” Are what make these valentines." -unknown

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.