Monday, August 1, 2011

Organizing - Using Binder Clips for WHAT?

I found this really interesting video on organizing with binder clips. What clever ideas she shares with us... take a peek.


Sunday, July 31, 2011

Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

 It's blog party time.   It's your chance to show off what you are making for yourself,  for gifts, or to sell.   We want to see it all.


The rules are simple:

1. Follow our blog

2. Handmade items only.

3. You may list up to 3 items.

4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.

Just click on the Add Your Link button at the end of this post and add your items.

And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.












Saturday, July 30, 2011

Time Saver Recipes - Three Bean Salad

Photo and Recipe from www.simplyrecipes.com


Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
1/2 red onion, chopped fine
1 cup fresh, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS
1.  In a large bowl, mix the beans, celery, onion, parsley and rosemary.
2.  In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat.
3.  Chill beans in the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing.

Yield: Serves 4 to 8.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Today's Featured Shop -- The Rusty Thimble

Today's featured shop is The Rusty Thimble.     Brenda specializes in making primitive dolls and critters.


Primitive Crow


 Primitive Pumpkin Gal


 Primitive Folkart Snowman



Vintage Grater Gingerbread



Visit Brenda's shop to see all her delightful handmades.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/RustyThimble

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Thursday Giveaway Link Party --- Add Your Giveaway

 Our weekly giveaway link opportunity is a way for you to share your giveaways with our readers. 


The rules are easy:
You must be a follower of our blog.

Add our logo to your blog sidebar.





When you enter the title of your giveaway, please add the end date of your giveaway.

Be sure the url is the direct link to your giveaway blog post.

Family friendly giveaways only.