tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81236543025319784792024-03-13T21:56:10.657-07:00My Flagstaff HomeJennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123654302531978479.post-63392478403286815272020-12-30T08:51:00.004-08:002020-12-30T09:35:29.096-08:00DIY Meal Planner<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dwYYGV7zto/X-ypyTGZN7I/AAAAAAAAHAI/9EVM0G7_LS8Av-SLv8wHgR7GCfVvSTwCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7381.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--dwYYGV7zto/X-ypyTGZN7I/AAAAAAAAHAI/9EVM0G7_LS8Av-SLv8wHgR7GCfVvSTwCQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7381.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>To make your meal planner, you will need the following (</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span><i>links are affiliate links.)</i></span></span>:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—2 sheets of card stock (one plain, one with a pattern)<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—1 sheet of paper for printing meal ideas (I used vellum.)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—7 bottle caps </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span>(<a href="https://amzn.to/3huR4Qx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to buy from Amazon)</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—11 small, but strong magnets (<a href="https://amzn.to/2KNTj5B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to buy from Amazon)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—word sheet below (copy and paste into a Word document to print)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>—scissors and glue (I used craft glue for the pocket and E6000 for the magnets)<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wHGpLZ5jd2g/X-ynSV5X9WI/AAAAAAAAG_E/qMVzG5_eQ3Yirlf2CSLhUtMQ8PzmbXTXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.58.35%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1465" data-original-width="2048" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wHGpLZ5jd2g/X-ynSV5X9WI/AAAAAAAAG_E/qMVzG5_eQ3Yirlf2CSLhUtMQ8PzmbXTXgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h458/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.58.35%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Use the patterned card stock as the background. Cut out <i>What's for Dinner</i> and glue it to a rectangle of the plain card stock. It should be slightly larger than the <i>What's for Dinner </i>label. Make a pocket from plain card stock by cutting out a square with tabs on three sides. Fold the tabs under and glue them to the background. Glue <i>Menu Items</i> label to the pocket.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YOeDA8oblDI/X-ynX21hdEI/AAAAAAAAG_I/r_YBxRShr3YnyEDFqi_PYaJH5RFC5nXRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7370.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YOeDA8oblDI/X-ynX21hdEI/AAAAAAAAG_I/r_YBxRShr3YnyEDFqi_PYaJH5RFC5nXRwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7370.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Cut out and glue each day of the week to the center of a bottle cap.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZVeaB7D06k/X-yncwZQSOI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/r9E7C5ngrGsYUbjIGCwCpiSBP8pc-XrGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1248/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.41%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1248" height="516" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZVeaB7D06k/X-yncwZQSOI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/r9E7C5ngrGsYUbjIGCwCpiSBP8pc-XrGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h516/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.41%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Glue a magnet to the back of each bottle cap. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xof8FFEKgZ0/X-yniKYBkyI/AAAAAAAAG_U/cwrb5KWqZgA5C4SkqbEPmkWpsz2qSz1fwCLcBGAsYHQ/s940/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.51%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="940" height="508" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xof8FFEKgZ0/X-yniKYBkyI/AAAAAAAAG_U/cwrb5KWqZgA5C4SkqbEPmkWpsz2qSz1fwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h508/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.51%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ0BeWP6U4M/X-yn9ae7a2I/AAAAAAAAG_4/ZbrmFj_hzrMfxQb8gXAxAXVYj7fVAM9hACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7373.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQ0BeWP6U4M/X-yn9ae7a2I/AAAAAAAAG_4/ZbrmFj_hzrMfxQb8gXAxAXVYj7fVAM9hACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7373.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Attach your meal planner to a magnetic surface, like the side of a refrigerator. Use a magnet in each corner. To hide the magnets, cut out and glue on a circle of the patterned paper. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RB-kpMHH1zg/X-ynoNin9SI/AAAAAAAAG_c/qZj5NlnCfW8AT7w_nfjHooAHfYEJQPGgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1010/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.59%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="1010" height="414" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RB-kpMHH1zg/X-ynoNin9SI/AAAAAAAAG_c/qZj5NlnCfW8AT7w_nfjHooAHfYEJQPGgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h414/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.53.59%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> <br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>T</span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>his will make the
magnets less noticeable. (Technically, you don't need magnets in the
corners, since the bottle cap magnets will hold it in place, but I think
they are nice to have to keep the corners flat against the surface.)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0QGBjPi_V4/X-yns4VKkTI/AAAAAAAAG_k/YKr7AzhxZ84FhYDsR-m8j73aX3-6yIa8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s712/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.54.09%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="712" height="562" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e0QGBjPi_V4/X-yns4VKkTI/AAAAAAAAG_k/YKr7AzhxZ84FhYDsR-m8j73aX3-6yIa8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h562/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-12-30%2Bat%2B8.54.09%2BAM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Print out the recipes you typically cook and cut them into strips. Place them in the <i>Menu Items</i> pocket. I use very general menu items and I get more specific when making my grocery list. For example, if I choose <i>Calzone</i>, I will later determine what kind of calzone I want to make and the ingredients I'll need. Some of my menu items include Pasta Dish, Meal Salad, Enchiladas, Appetizer and Salad, and Tacos. You can see more of my meal items on the photo of the completed meal planner below.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EN8pSv_hTg/X-yn1VFiyZI/AAAAAAAAG_s/H68QG-K7sawcD93xjPU683zc9nOW5gH7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7379.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EN8pSv_hTg/X-yn1VFiyZI/AAAAAAAAG_s/H68QG-K7sawcD93xjPU683zc9nOW5gH7wCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7379.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Be sure to include menu items, such as New Recipe, Eating Out, or Take Out.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyrKKVGEq7M/X-yqFt0eukI/AAAAAAAAHAQ/Gh7cd0IQ7eAo4kdI2crPJ0KWxh2MvrRSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7381.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NyrKKVGEq7M/X-yqFt0eukI/AAAAAAAAHAQ/Gh7cd0IQ7eAo4kdI2crPJ0KWxh2MvrRSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_7381.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><p> </p>Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123654302531978479.post-90595002525527101372020-11-25T07:43:00.001-08:002020-11-25T07:43:01.879-08:00DIY Apple Cider Vinegar<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Yes! You CAN make your own apple cider vinegar. All you need are apple scraps, sugar, water, and a little bit of time. Here's how:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">When making pies or even just eating apples as a snack, save the peels and core and keep in the freezer in a zip top plastic bag. When you have enough, fill a mason jar about 3/4 of the way with scraps.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8n54YetosLA/X7VBx6BfKAI/AAAAAAAAG4E/ABdNmb9kcKQL3ZzebD5m2_oHM5ECKGiCACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.10%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1749" data-original-width="2048" height="546" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8n54YetosLA/X7VBx6BfKAI/AAAAAAAAG4E/ABdNmb9kcKQL3ZzebD5m2_oHM5ECKGiCACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h546/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.10%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Add sugar water—1 Tablespoon of sugar per cup of water—and cover the apple scraps. Be sure no pieces of apple are above the surface of the liquid or mold will develop. (If mold does form, don't worry, just throw out those pieces.) </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOmTqV3muqg/X7VBz4-sZFI/AAAAAAAAG4I/5Qag8gjhsBclkMWvUM2vFXZc9D1uFSlAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1864/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.33%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1864" data-original-width="1550" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOmTqV3muqg/X7VBz4-sZFI/AAAAAAAAG4I/5Qag8gjhsBclkMWvUM2vFXZc9D1uFSlAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w532-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.33%2BPM.png" width="532" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsQU7trRf7E/X7VB1nny3RI/AAAAAAAAG4M/MfGcGLB_Hn8Ak7F1R9GqwiMJSPmU4pPdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.58%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="2048" height="476" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CsQU7trRf7E/X7VB1nny3RI/AAAAAAAAG4M/MfGcGLB_Hn8Ak7F1R9GqwiMJSPmU4pPdACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h476/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.28.58%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></div> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Cover each jar with paper towel or a double layer of clean cheesecloth and secure with a rubber band. Place the jars in a cool, dark location for two weeks. If you think about it, stir the mixture every three days, making sure the apple scraps are completely covered in liquid. If you don't think to stir it, don't worry. It will still turn to vinegar, but may take a little longer.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7mt6lOPwtA/X7VB35onA7I/AAAAAAAAG4Q/fVkuaQulrTMiBWh0cagweD4d2DKKt5DkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.29.14%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1422" data-original-width="2048" height="444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7mt6lOPwtA/X7VB35onA7I/AAAAAAAAG4Q/fVkuaQulrTMiBWh0cagweD4d2DKKt5DkgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h444/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.29.14%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After two weeks, you will have a cloudy liquid like this. Pour the liquid through a strainer or clean cheesecloth and throw out the scraps.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_pHo41JOoU/X7VB6J3At4I/AAAAAAAAG4U/SlMW5h5jNBEJbKF4bjVyNQkkuCNP1POmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.30.37%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="2048" height="446" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_pHo41JOoU/X7VB6J3At4I/AAAAAAAAG4U/SlMW5h5jNBEJbKF4bjVyNQkkuCNP1POmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h446/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.30.37%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At this point, the vinegar is almost ready, but not quite. Store in a jar with a lid or, as I did, covered with foil and secured with a rubber band and allow to sit for two more weeks before using. Because of the acidic nature of vinegar, if stored properly (in a cool, dark location), the vinegar will last indefinitely. Start saving your apple scraps and put them to good use!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRv-Cs6hABg/X7VB8CmQliI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/Zo9nMSSl8-4ozyRVwDimeA82mJpOc-kYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1726/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.31.07%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1726" data-original-width="848" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRv-Cs6hABg/X7VB8CmQliI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/Zo9nMSSl8-4ozyRVwDimeA82mJpOc-kYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w314-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.31.07%2BPM.png" width="314" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span><p></p>Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123654302531978479.post-74191063275620808742020-11-18T07:19:00.005-08:002020-11-18T07:22:03.471-08:00Spaghetti Squash Soup<p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"> If you've ever grown spaghetti squash, you know that you can end up with a BUNCH by the end of the season. If you love spaghetti squash, that's great, but what do you do if you simply have too much of it? My answer? Spaghetti Squash Soup! This is not a stringy soup. It's smooth and creamy and easy to make. Here's how:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">Start by cooking the spaghetti squash. I like the microwave method. Stab the squash with a fork on all sides. Set it on a plate and microwave it on high for 12 minutes.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3yD3bticBg/X7U4GxAgsDI/AAAAAAAAG2M/DYfh1KRkh0wz9zVApIcKRkEUNlnHjiDuACLcBGAsYHQ/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.34.46%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1138" data-original-width="2048" height="356" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K3yD3bticBg/X7U4GxAgsDI/AAAAAAAAG2M/DYfh1KRkh0wz9zVApIcKRkEUNlnHjiDuACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h356/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.34.46%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">After it has cooled enough to touch, cut it open and then use a spoon to scrape out the pulp and seeds.<br /></span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kmSOYD75gic/X7U4mDeaWyI/AAAAAAAAG24/O8nlK2of6hUWqUgPTmLMjeYCngXBRBwpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.35.19%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="2048" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kmSOYD75gic/X7U4mDeaWyI/AAAAAAAAG24/O8nlK2of6hUWqUgPTmLMjeYCngXBRBwpgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h456/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.35.19%2BPM.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nniLuMFl_k0/X7U4sVC_baI/AAAAAAAAG3Q/28PfOPS_ImcMc0DUt2rNd1KijkJDWNC6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1868/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.36.21%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1868" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nniLuMFl_k0/X7U4sVC_baI/AAAAAAAAG3Q/28PfOPS_ImcMc0DUt2rNd1KijkJDWNC6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w494-h640/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-14%2Bat%2B1.36.21%2BPM.png" width="494" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Use a fork to scrape out the strands and dump into a large pot.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We got quite a scare this last week in Flagstaff, Arizona. If you're not familiar with the area, I'll tell you a little bit about it. Flagstaff is NOT in the desert. It is a mountain town in Northern Arizona and we get, on average, about 100 inches of snow each winter. Didn't know that, did you? We have such cool, dry summers, that very few people in this town even have air conditioners.<br /><br />But speaking of dry... it is very dry here. Sometimes we have humidity levels at less than 5 percent. There are FIVE seasons in Flagstaff. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Fire Season. We are always at risk for forest fires, but the risk greatly increases from April to the beginning of July, when our Monsoon rains begin.<br /><br />This year was different, though. We had a lot of rain and even snow in April and May and then... nothing! The 4th of July came and still no Monsoon rains. There have been a few small fires that were quickly extinguished, but then Sunday, July 21st came. We noticed a relatively small fire on the mountain as we were leaving church. That small fire grew very quickly within a few hours. It had consumed 400 acres by the end of the day. By Monday morning, it had grown to 1,000 acres and several neighborhoods were put on evacuation notice. By the next day, it was up to 1,800 acres.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two of my good friends are in the path of the fire. For one, the fire was within a half mile of her house.<br /><br />Thank you, Jesus, it rained on Wednesday and a little bit on Thursday. Not terribly hard, but for long enough that it extinguished the grasses that were burning. We all woke up to a beautiful rainbow over the mountain. A sign that, while the fire may still be burning, we all believe we'll eventually be okay.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are still dense areas of trees burning. As of today, July 27th, the fire is still only 12 percent contained.<br /><br />The fire is not heading toward my friend's house at this point and last night she had a party at her house, which she called Our-House-Didn't-Catch-Fire-Friday.<br /><br />The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it is believed to be human caused. This is a good reminder to all campers, but especially those who camp in the western United States—be sure your campfires are fully extinguished!<br /><br />It's touching how a community comes together in times of crisis. Many people have taken in the livestock of those who had to evacuate. A local boarding kennel is taking in pets at no charge for those who had to leave their homes. And my friends tell me they have received offer upon offer for places to stay.<br /><br />The sky is still filled with smoke. The mountain glows and eerie orange at night. Our town is not out of danger, yet, and each day we continue to pray for rain! Flagstaff appreciates your prayers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">“Happy Mother’s Day!”
“Have a great weekend and happy Mother’s Day!” We all hear those words at this time of
year. You would think that after all
these years it wouldn’t bother me. And
it doesn’t… that much… I guess. Except
that I often avoid going to church on Mother’s Day because rose-bearing
children shove flowers in my face, shouting “Happy Mother’s Day!” And it doesn’t stop until I finally accept a
flower and then just say to the people who know I don’t have kids, “Well, I guess I
<i>am</i> a mother of three furry children.”
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The path of not being a mother is one that was sort of by
choice, but sort of not. I always
assumed I would have children. I love
children. I was a classroom
teacher. My whole professional life revolved
around children. I even had names picked
out in my 20s for those kids in the future (Elliot for a boy and Alex for a
girl). But then time went by and when
all my friends were getting married, I didn’t.
Sure I hoped for a husband and I suppose I could have gotten married if
all I’d really wanted was to just <i>be</i>
married. But I wanted just the right guy
and I wasn’t willing to settle. I broke
off an engagement in college and I wonder if I would have if I’d known then
that I wouldn’t be getting married for 12 more years. Boyfriends came and went along with a few
broken hearts. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When you’re in your 20s and single, no one bothers you, but
when you start approaching 30, things change.
People look at you funny. <i>Is there something wrong with her? Does she even like guys?</i> I ran into an old friend from college, a guy
who had been a really good friend back then, who upon finding out I was still
single said, “Really? What’s wrong with you?”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">But this isn’t a story about not being married, it’s about
not being a mother, so on we go. In my
late 20s I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a disease
that causes fertility issues. It’s not
the kiss of death to the notion of childbearing, but it does take a bit more
effort and it is true that some women with PCOS never conceive. During this time, I had quite a few friends
who struggled with infertility, decided to adopt and painfully endured failed
adoptions. They were heartbroken and I
thought to myself, <i>That could be me… because I might not be able to conceive or
I might not ever get married.</i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, I started to look at the world from the eyes of someone
who might never have children. Instead of
saying, “When I have kids…” I would say, “If I ever have kids….” I tried to appreciate the freedom I had as a
person without children. Then I taught
middle school… and that was sort of a clincher.
<i>Oh… this is what they turn into</i>? I even remember saying to my parents, “You
know, even if I do get married, I’m not sure I’ll have kids.” Their response? “Well, don’t do it for us. We already have 4 grandchildren. We’re fine.”</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">23 years and still insanely happy together.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">While I was becoming okay with the idea of not having kids I
was still very afraid that I would meet a wonderful man who loved me and
desperately wanted kids and that I would someday fail him. So, it was a relief when I met John who said
he didn’t want kids. We made the decision
to not try for kids, but at one point, it appeared that I did get pregnant and had a miscarriage in the early
weeks. (This is something that is very
common for women with PCOS, by the way.)
I wasn’t really sad about it, more like a little reflective about the
idea that there might have been a child in our lives and that someday in heaven
a little person will come up and introduce himself or herself to us.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The path of being a childless couple is not an easy
one. When you say you chose not to have
children, people get hostile… really… especially those in the thick of raising
young children. <i>You don’t have kids? You have to
have kids. You don’t have kids? How selfish of you. You know, you could always adopt. </i>I
finally stopped telling people we chose not to have kids. When asked the inevitable question, “So, do
you have kids?” I would respond
wistfully, “No….” End of
conversation. <i>Oh, dear God, the poor girl is barren. </i>It worked.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, I don’t have the sad story of desperately wanting
children, but not being able to have them.
I have the story of being married to a wonderful man for 23 years and
the gift of so much uninterrupted time together. Yes, I know there are things we are missing out
on by not having kids. But there are also
so many things others will never experience because they did. There isn’t a right or wrong path. The path of having kids just wasn’t our
path. I often say that God answered a prayer we never had to pray. The path of infertility was not the path God had for us. We believe that God used us in so
many ways in ministry because we could be flexible and fill in when other
people’s children were sick or had emergencies or dance recitals or
whatever. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We also helped our friends who
had young kids. “Hey, can we borrow Chloe
and Lily today? We’d like to take them
to the festival.” It was fun to give our
friends a break, take the kids out for the day, spend lots of money on them,
and then give them back.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ironically, a foster baby came into our lives at one point. It was not something we had planned on. My friends threw me a baby shower and I was in my 50s! We were able to love on and care for this beautiful little girl for eight months (during the first year of her life) until she was adopted. We will never be the same.</span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">ell, now we’ve come full circle. Mother’s Day is this weekend. I have a gift for my mom. No one will be getting a gift for me, but if
I go to church on Sunday, I will be wished a happy Mother’s Day from every adult
and child I see (except for those who know us well enough to know) and I will
likely have a flower shoved in my face from every child I see until I finally just
take one. And while I don’t have the brokenhearted
story of desperately wanting children, but not being able to have them, I
wonder… how do those brokenhearted women feel on Mother’s Day? </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green Smoothies? Yes! A green smoothie isn't necessarily green, it just contains <i>greens</i>. There are a lot of delicious combinations for a green smoothie, but here's the basic recipe:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cup of liquid (water, almond milk, etc.)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2–3 handfuls of mild-tasting greens (spinach, kale, romaine)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you're using a blender, blend the liquid and greens first; then add the fruit. This ensures that the greens get blended up well. If using a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0163K1Z3G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0163K1Z3G&linkCode=as2&tag=busy067-20&linkId=d8d2cbb2ee61097130347da361e05bf5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nutri-bullet</a> (like mine), just put everything in and blend it up together.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not all green smoothies are green. It really depends on the fruit you use. For example, if you use two cups of mixed berries, your "green" smoothie will be purple.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In this smoothie, I used water, spinach, a banana, pineapple, and oranges.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may think that candle wax ruins fabric or carpet, but here's how to remove it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All it takes is a hot iron, a brown paper grocery bad, and possibly some dish soap, stain remover, and bleach. (Some candles are more highly pigmented than others and can stain the fabric, which requires a few more steps.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I dipped this white wash cloth in candle wax to demonstrate.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place a piece of brown paper bag on the ironing board and set the wash cloth on top. Then top the wax with more of the paper and iron over the top of it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In this demonstration, I found that the wax left a light pink stain, so I wet the wash cloth and scrubbed it with dish soap. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> That removed a lot of the stain, but not all of it, so I ran it through the laundry with hot water and bleach...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And... it worked!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The candle wax I used for this demonstration had a lot of pigmentation, so it definitely took more work to remove the stain, but in the end, the extra effort was worth it.</span></span>Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123654302531978479.post-49682607424511804222019-04-05T04:00:00.000-07:002019-05-11T19:00:52.095-07:00DIY Deodorant with Essential Oils<head>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For quite some time, I've been looking for a natural deodorant that actually works. Now I've found one!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This recipe is made with essential oils from <a href="http://bit.ly/2qlXcP6" rel="nofollow">Young Living</a> and a few other basic ingredients. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Natural Deodorant Recipe</span></span></h3>
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 drops of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A7G0ML4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00A7G0ML4&linkId=a2432404110a9184d575158b0db65a03" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lemon essential oil</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 drops of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HL7LMEI/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00HL7LMEI&linkId=81f952c838cd23e66df04fed29c4fdf8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tea tree essential oil</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">8 drops of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00194H6EE/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00194H6EE&linkId=feefefc859843b9a60ecf12ebd712ca2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thieves essential oil</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 drops of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00194FV5U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00194FV5U&linkId=f922244c32956fe9791d6bfccd345ef0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purification essential oil</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 Tablespoons of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017DT4HM2/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B017DT4HM2&linkId=06eb2042ad3abb3619cf3ae84fe8a002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">liquid coconut oil </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 Tablespoon baking soda</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Put ingredients in a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FQ2P8ZZ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=busy067-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07FQ2P8ZZ&linkId=fc98659edd186b519b1f1a3cf7396bf6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">roller ball bottle</a> and shake to mix.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This DIY Undereye Serum is super easy to make and has great benefits for that tender skin around the eyes. Geranium essential oil tones and tightens the skin and Frankincense essential oil rejuvenates the skin. Here's what you need:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013SJWE2G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013SJWE2G&linkCode=as2&tag=busy067-20&linkId=dff3d5bd38cba106e2f728414dbc05cb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 mL roller ball bottle</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WTMBNXK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00WTMBNXK&linkCode=as2&tag=busy067-20&linkId=4721602af654b3a6bebed4384d106a51" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geranium essential oil</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> • <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00194GUZA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00194GUZA&linkCode=as2&tag=busy067-20&linkId=767eb479eff2a148e4e19ac84921906c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frankincense essential oil</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Put 10 drops of Geranium essential oil and 10 drops of Frankincense essential oil into the roller ball bottle. Top it off with either sweet almond oil or jojoba oil. Snap on the roller ball piece and give it a good shake. Use the serum every night after cleansing to hydrate and depuff skin and minimize the appearance of wrinkles.</span></span>Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8123654302531978479.post-72043083527391230592019-03-26T07:19:00.002-07:002020-06-19T17:29:53.686-07:00DIY Moisturizing Hand Scrub<head>
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is quite possibly the easiest DIY project ever. All you need is sea
salt and olive oil. You can also add a few drops of essential oil, if
you want.</span><br />
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by mixing 1/2 cup of sea salt and 1/8 cup of olive oil. If the mixture
is too dry for your liking, add a little more olive oil. Stir in a few
drops of essential oil (optional). Place the mixture in an airtight
jar. </span><br />
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use, put a few teaspoons of the mixture in your hands and scrub. Then
rinse and pat dry. You'll have nice, smooth hands that are wonderfully
moisturized.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Top with dried leaves or flowers. Alternatively, you could put the dried flowers or leaves on the bottom of the mold before pouring in the soap.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Flagstaff is an artsy town.<span>
</span>It seems that everywhere you turn (winter or summer), there’s a gallery
or a festival with lovely and interesting displays of art.<span> </span>But in addition to the more traditional art
venues, we have walls of downtown buildings and allies that are covered with
murals.<span> </span>Let me take you on a tour of the
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 18.0pt;">The 4<sup>th</sup>
of July celebration in Flagstaff is, by far, my favorite. This town knows
how to throw a party. I’m convinced that the months of cold, snowy
weather give people time to plan every way possible to honor summer.
Flagstaff doesn’t just celebrate the 4<sup>th</sup> on that day, it’s a whole
week of activities, but the parade is one of the big highlights. The streets
of downtown are lined with 10,000+ people. Children hold bags like it’s
Halloween, waiting to gather the many treats passed out by the parade participants.
Come along and take a look at the fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While not the most eleg<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ant looking sweet treat, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the can't-go-wrong combination of salty and sweet ex<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">p<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">lains my famil<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">y's name for it--crack.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">—saltine crackers</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">—2 stick<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s of butter</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Start by lining a cookie sheet with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the crackers <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">close together in a single layer on the sheet.</span> </span> </span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Here's a fun, simple craft that results in a nice treat for your backyard feathered friends.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To get started, you need birdseed, unflavored gelatin, cookie cutters, wax paper, and yarn/string/twine.</span></span><br />
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by boiling a 1/3 cup of water. Dissolve one packet of gelatin in the
water and then add 1 cup of birdseed. Mix and let sit for 5 minutes.
Then stir again. If there is still liquid in the bottom of the bowl,
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place
cookie cutters on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Pack the
birdseed into cookie cutters. Part way through, lay a length of yarn
across the form. Then pack more birdseed on top. Refrigerate
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pop the ornaments out of the cookie cutters and allow to dry for several days on a rack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm
giving one of these to each family on our street. I
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This
recipe came to me 20 years ago as part of a wedding gift. The gift
included four pasta bowls, a box of dry spaghetti, a jar of homemade
sauce with meatballs, and the recipe. The recipe comes from my friend's
Italian mom and it has been passed down over the years. With a few
variations here and there, here is the recipe I like to make.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2, 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1, 8 oz can of tomato paste</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 T salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 T sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">garlic powder (to taste)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">basil </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(to taste)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">oregano </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(to taste)</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">salt and pepper </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(to taste)</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. ground beef</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 eggs</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Romano cheese, plus 2 T</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup plain bread crumbs </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2 cloves garlic, chopped</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In
a large pot, stir together two 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes, one 28
oz can of water, one 8 oz can of tomato paste, one 8 oz can of water,
salt, sugar, garlic powder, basil, and oregano to taste. Bring to a
simmer and make the meatballs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix
1 pound ground beef with 4 eggs, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and
garlic powder to taste, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, 1 cup plain bread
crumbs. Form into balls and bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Add
the meatballs to the sauce and continue simmering for 4–6 hours total. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Halfway through, stir in 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 2 T Romano, and 2 chopped garlic cloves. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Serve over spaghetti noodles and top with a sprinkle of parmesan or romano.</span></span><br />
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“sun-dried” tomatoes. These are quite
simple to make and not actually dried in the sun. Here’s how.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat the oven to 400.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Start with several San Marzano tomatoes (or you could by
Romas at the stores). Just be sure that
the tomatoes you use are in season in order to get the best flavor.</span></span></div>
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pieces of pulp. Sprinkle generously with
kosher salt, thyme, and give them a drizzle of olive oil.</span></span></div>
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flavors of summer. To make it, you’ll
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you did not see my last gardening post, click <a href="http://jenslittlegreenfarmhouse.blogspot.com/2017/03/assembling-raised-bed-gardens.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> to learn more about the raised beds I put in my garden. I love how they look and am so excited to begin my garden. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After putting soil into a few of the beds, it occurred to me that I should treat the wood so it would look nicer for longer and last longer. I wanted to use an effective treatment that would not add unhealthy chemicals to my garden beds. After investigating, I tried two different ways. The first is a DIY mixture of jojoba oil and beeswax. <a href="https://dengarden.com/gardening/top-5-safe-wood-sealers-for-raised-bed-and-container-gardens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here's a LINK the recipe I used</a>. There are several methods described for treating wood, but I chose the one listed as #1. This method worked well, but it was a bit pricey. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My friend, Carole West from <a href="http://www.gardenupgreen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GardenUpGreen</a>, invited me to participate in a DIY Coca-Cola Project challenge. The idea was to create some kind of project for home or garden that has something to do with Coca-Cola. I decided to upcycle the cans to make fun yard decorations. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For more fun DIY Coca-Cola projects, check out the following blogs: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://gritantiques.com/d-i-y/diy-flower-planter/" target="_blank">Grit Antiques</a></span></span></h2>
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