tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17603915052446576122024-03-05T05:20:14.926-05:00Mad DashHodge podge of ideas for recipes, crafts, family, and diabetes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-42063468769632942612012-06-05T15:15:00.001-04:002012-06-05T15:16:07.716-04:00Sugar lower yesterday than past 3 weeks!Well, on my quest to lower my blood sugar numbers and eat less processed foods I was somewhat successful yesterday afternoon. I decided to eat an apple and peanut butter sandwich with raisins. I figured it would make my sugar go up because of all the natural sugars, but I was wrong....VERY WRONG. Roughly two hours after eating lunch my sugar dropped to 65. Now, 65 is not a terrible number but it isn't a great number either. It is too low; especially for someone who has not been less than 70 in no telling how long! It made me feel TERRIBLE. I was shaking and nautious. And honestly, it took a while for it to come back up one it hit me. I do not reccommend getting sugar that low! I probably needed more protein.<br />
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For dinner last night we grilled chicken breasts without the bone and fresh corn. I roasted new potatoes in some of our dried herbs (thyme and rosemary), and I steamed fresh green beans that we got out of our garden. I also cut up a side of fresh tomatoes and it was delicious. The first tomato out of my garden this year! It was a pretty plate and had I remembered to take my medicine after dinner like I normally do my sugar wouldn't have gotten as high as 172 like it did before I remembered to take my medicine! Oh well...live and learn. It is very difficult to remember to take 3 different medicines at 3 different times a day. I am learning. I want my sugar under control!<br />
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And what was my fasting sugar this morning?? 117! That is the BEST it has been since over a month ago when it started to go up again. I'm happy with 117, but it could be better....I had it to 109 before that. So, less processed foods are doing me a good bit better!<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>We are taking this one step and one less processed food at a time. </b></span></u></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-27159700842490788812012-06-03T21:25:00.001-04:002012-06-03T21:25:19.515-04:00Real Food DinnersThis week I have cooked a couple real food meals. Both of these meals came from <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/" target="_blank">"100 Days of Real Food."</a> I started by printing <a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/our-free-meal-plans/" target="_blank">Lisa Leake's menu plans</a> and buying items from the grocery store that I would need. However, once I tried homemade granola, which was excellent, I quickly learned that it spikes my sugar. I think it may be the combination of honey and large amount of rolled oats. Both items have a low GI, but I am very sensitive to foods as my doctor likes to tell me. I won't be making the granola again although it was VERY tasty. I am learning which real foods I can and can not eat. This is definitely going to be a real journey! <br />
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The FIRST dinner I made was the<a href="http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/08/01/recipe-pork-carnitas-tacos-with-tomatillo-salsa/" target="_blank"> "Pork Carnitas."</a> They were very good! My husband even enjoyed them. I found them to be a little more greasy than I was used to in my short months of diet change, but I know that some fats are okay because our body needs fat in order for our brain to work. We just have to have it in moderation. And, the key to any good diet is moderation anyway. I am learning that when we eat real food we are able to eat less as well, so the whole moderation thing really lives up to its name when eating this way!<br />
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The SECOND dinner I made was the "Pork Quessidilla" in Menu 4: Summer meal plan. Basically you use leftover pork from the previous night's meal and use Monterrey cheese in the corn tortillas. My husband LOVED them and thought he would need more than 2, but he DID NOT! Real food is more filling!<br />
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These were very tasty with sour cream and salsa on the top. I will admit that the salsa was some that I had on hand already. It is not considered a real food because it is processed, but like I said....taking it slow! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-19820407182928221172012-05-27T20:34:00.000-04:002012-06-03T21:25:47.738-04:00Real Food?I came across a website/blog this week that a mother wrote to tell her experiences of living with non processed foods for 100 days. Well, her 100 days is up and she is still going at it. Apparently, processed foods don't keep us full very long...duh! But they are so much more convenient and cheaper by far. However, I am intrigued.<br />
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Why am I intrigued you might ask? Because my blood sugars are crazy and my doctor has added two more pills to my daily routine. I know take 3 pills a day to control by blood sugar and they say my pancreas is rapidly losing function. So, I'm willing to try anything at this point. If it will make me feel full longer, I say "Why Not?!" I have lost 40 some odd pounds since November 2011. I walk around during work and afterwards more than most people. But diet and exercise aren't cutting it.<br />
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So, here is to TRYING this whole non processed food, AKA "Real Food" diet. I am going to take baby steps though because my family may not really like this approach. But with it being summer, I might get away with it!<br />
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I have looked through my cabinets and I need to really clean house, but I do not want to be wasteful. The author of "100 Days of Real Food" says to start out slow. I'm going to incorporate her menu plans but also try to use up what I do have in my house as well. I will plan not to buy anything that isn't considered a real food, but I have to use up what is left in my house at some point. We have changed our diets a LOT since my diabetes diagnosis, but there are still some interesting things in my cabinets.<br />
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So, how did I start our day? Well, Lisa Leake says to drink only "water, milk, tea, or coffee". Today, I started by using only MILK and HONEY in my coffee...different! I went out and bought half-and-half to try instead of milk...I will stick with the honey though for now. Just can't overdo it with my diabetes.<br />
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I will continue to update as we go along this summer. Should be interesting to try life with less processed foods. I'm kind of excited!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-32352674718396134682012-05-05T14:50:00.004-04:002012-05-05T14:51:05.716-04:00Birthday Invitation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My DS is having a birthday party very soon. He wanted to have a "cowboy" party, so we are going with it. A very good friend of mine gave him a cowboy hat for Christmas this past year and he already had his beloved boots. So, this will be so much fun!<br />
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I created the birthday invitation using the photo editing tools Picnic (before it shut down), Picasa, and Google Creative+. Between the three tools we are set to go. I had them printed at Walgreens and it saves me a ton of money! Who can beat invitations for less than $0.19 each and they aren't hand written?!?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-18701994624367412692012-03-16T12:01:00.000-04:002012-03-16T12:01:21.525-04:00Planting a garden...I feel quite accomplished today. I got my tomatoes planted and a variety of pepper plants planted. Our radishes should be ready soon and I can't wait! I saw one of the women on Food Network roast radishes and carrots in the oven and they looked amazing! Never thought to do that before.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-55086709771040376812012-03-15T21:00:00.004-04:002012-03-15T21:02:22.029-04:00Spring has arrived!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-Mw6Bh9FPxhXn28wWm2I8ZzWrLQ9iOTKdstGNH_D07BbNa6fLrnO85blZdkYzFtJhlVjd9dgNThjYsapVCkm7f8cyYuSrLz3GOCeVZ9kty5ch1smBWcoNtMVx21qm9rgGj1N8DwQ2I7t/s1600/garden+2012-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-Mw6Bh9FPxhXn28wWm2I8ZzWrLQ9iOTKdstGNH_D07BbNa6fLrnO85blZdkYzFtJhlVjd9dgNThjYsapVCkm7f8cyYuSrLz3GOCeVZ9kty5ch1smBWcoNtMVx21qm9rgGj1N8DwQ2I7t/s320/garden+2012-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So, it has been a while since I last blogged. But, life happens...<br />
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I'm very happy it is SPRING now, BUT my "touch of asthma" is NOT enjoying all the pollen. However, despite all the pollen, Grant and I have a cute little garden in our backyard just a growing. I plan to plant the BIG garden out at the farm this weekend if I can get some help! I NEED a BIG garden this year.<br />
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This summer I plan to can green beans, tomatoes, pears, and figs. I might try to get some corn growing and freeze that along with squash and zucchini. I wish there was a way to preserve lettuce...<br />
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We also have several fruit trees we planted last year and this year. I can't wait for my lemon trees to make fruit! They already have blooms! <br />
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anyway....it's going slowly, but I have only messed one wall up by removing too much drywall...Grant messed the other wall up, so only 2 walls no harmed! HA! I have removed the front of the wallpaper and now <span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">I'm working on spraying Piranha Gel Wallpaper Remover</span></b></span>. <i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #741b47;">It's working like a charm! I love this stuff!</span></b></span></i> What a great invention! The paper backing just peels right off.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-41778228615909999632011-07-03T22:50:00.000-04:002011-07-03T22:50:08.882-04:00And so it begins...I began <span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: lime;">tearing the wallpaper off the bathroom walls</span> </span></b></span></i></span>this evening. I read that you should try to remove the top portion (or whatever will tear off) before trying to spray the walls with any solution. <i style="color: blue;"><b>The paper is coming off some</b></i>, but it will definitely need the solution to help dissolve the backing and paste.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-7318293566045859892011-06-26T22:11:00.000-04:002011-06-26T22:11:16.664-04:00No-Sew Fleece Doggie BedI loved this tutorial from <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=236744.0">Craftster</a>! I pulled out my scrap fleece and started making a bed for my dog right away since she has destroyed her store-bought bed! She's a very rambunctious year old puppy. I did not do the round pattern as suggested, I decided to try and make a rectangular bed. However, after getting halfway through the cutting I realized that the bed would be smaller than anticipated. I continued however to make the bed since I do have a smaller 6 year old Chihuahua. Once completed with the knot tying, I decided to stuff it with a used pillow from our house. It worked out perfectly! However, the BIG PUPPY wants the bed! HAHAHA! I'm going to have to work on it and make it larger---probably 2 pillows wide. <br />
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Got the idea from "<a href="http://www.polkadotchair.com/2009/12/quick-and-easy-neighbor-gift-ideas.html">The Polka Dot Chair</a>" blog I read....she got the idea from a blog she reads!<br />
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Day 1: <b><u>Big Apple Stress ball</u></b> to remind the children when they get stressed about things they should have <b style="color: #0b5394;">FAITH </b>that Jesus will be there for them always to help them. <br />
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Day 2:<b><u>I love(heart) Jesus bookmark</u></b> to remind the kids that we should <b><span style="color: #274e13;">LOVE </span></b>Jesus the way he loves us. <br />
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Day 3: <b><u>Pillowcases with tall skyscrapers outlined in paint.</u></b> We had the kids write <b style="color: #cc0000;">TRUST </b>in the skyline and draw stars. This helped the kids to remember that they can Trust Jesus just as Nicodemus trusted Jesus one evening.<br />
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Day 4: <u><b>Apple Coasters</b></u> to remind the kids that the Samaritan woman went to the well to see Jesus and show her love for him. Every time the kids drink water and use the coaster they will think of <span style="color: #0b5394;">Jesus at the well.</span><br />
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Day 5: <b><u>Taxi Cab Tic-Tac-Toe Game</u></b> to remind the kids to make <b><span style="color: blue;">connections </span></b>with others and share their faith with them.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-1974732280113087642011-06-02T21:30:00.000-04:002011-06-02T21:30:46.609-04:00SUMMER!I know it's been a LONG time since I last wrote, but it's been a super busy month! I've baked cupcakes, cakes, had Luke's birthday party, retested CRCT-M for students who did not pass the first time around, helped my co-teacher move her entire classroom to the 4th grade wing, and began my summer.......FINALLY!<br />
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Lots of fun!!! And I intend to have fun <b><span style="color: #073763;">ALL SUMMER LONG</span></b>! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-40888479469869040272011-04-03T20:28:00.001-04:002011-04-03T20:28:29.484-04:00Easter Wreath 2<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK3TcYIl-_vWRBjLHSbfARBlvS9t5nvPCleiEZgALRpVBXq5utseO86B_GuhVnluAADBSXzYljsXeqbh0YThM3tnVOk9x-J01q4H5mrlDu06bYY5ra2NSrnuUVvBV_NY5Ei4s4QHkWY8B/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAzOTMtMjAxMTA0MDMtMTkzNS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-709485"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDK3TcYIl-_vWRBjLHSbfARBlvS9t5nvPCleiEZgALRpVBXq5utseO86B_GuhVnluAADBSXzYljsXeqbh0YThM3tnVOk9x-J01q4H5mrlDu06bYY5ra2NSrnuUVvBV_NY5Ei4s4QHkWY8B/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAzOTMtMjAxMTA0MDMtMTkzNS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-709485" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591518751115923938" /></a></p>I found an inspiration on one of the blogs I follow. I loved the idea, so I made an easy and inexpensive decoration with plastic Easter eggs, Easter grass, and cardboard foam backing. The glue gun does most of the work and you're done! <br>Sent from my BlackberryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-29055095865432504702011-03-29T21:19:00.000-04:002011-03-29T21:19:39.741-04:00Easter WreathI wanted an Easter wreath and I saw so many beautiful, yet <i><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">expensive</span></i>, wreaths in the stores. So, I ventured out and decided to buy the flowers, eggs, and noodle (<b><span style="color: red;">YES...POOL NOODLE</span></b>) to make my wreath. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">I think it turned out very well........considering! </span></span><br />
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</div>First, I strung a wire through the middle of the noodle and looped it together to hold it's shape. Then, I took Dollar Tree flowers with the Easter Eggs and stuck them through the noodle. I used florist tape to hold to go around the noodle and hold the ends of the flowers together. I was short on flowers and didn't feel like going to the store to buy more, so I used a <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: magenta;">LARGE pink ribbon</span></b></span> that was left over from a baby shower that my mother-in-law and I hosted a while back to place at the bottom.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRdGC0qT3BFj4UZI5ngy5hDNxcH8G1XvKGeVxh_XhqTRx8aymIysv172y5g-90fAOZREuUsqfi8PudUfr4QXv0vKA5GMN_MuykuShCMXXiTSX_JRff-Mw2WkB1EwCHE2QwPC-6z4xhuhd/s1600/easter+wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRdGC0qT3BFj4UZI5ngy5hDNxcH8G1XvKGeVxh_XhqTRx8aymIysv172y5g-90fAOZREuUsqfi8PudUfr4QXv0vKA5GMN_MuykuShCMXXiTSX_JRff-Mw2WkB1EwCHE2QwPC-6z4xhuhd/s320/easter+wreath.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My opinion..........<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">it turned out great!</span> As a friend of mine pointed out though, it's FUNNY to see it on MY front door because we bought the house 3 1/2 years ago from a Jewish family!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-16979131041443475752011-03-27T10:23:00.001-04:002011-03-27T10:23:40.659-04:00First Harvest<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6rhm-PovRXHgThHWt09RU5UKh345g1Kjj4EB1exrzlXbITo0bT-r2nBVGxOTbJkH76e-9X_IpH0vd825BaZc29cyVJRJz9BTeAYzEobp9640mf7mqr7pgeU2Z6DVNcuNLBvF36A9tRPLz/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAzNjMtMjAxMTAzMjYtMTY1OS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-720660"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6rhm-PovRXHgThHWt09RU5UKh345g1Kjj4EB1exrzlXbITo0bT-r2nBVGxOTbJkH76e-9X_IpH0vd825BaZc29cyVJRJz9BTeAYzEobp9640mf7mqr7pgeU2Z6DVNcuNLBvF36A9tRPLz/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAzNjMtMjAxMTAzMjYtMTY1OS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-720660" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588765299648153330" /></a></p>Luke is holding a handful of our FIRST harvest of lettuce EVER! It was a wonderful salad too! Something about harvesting your own lettuce makes it taste so much better! <br>Sent from my BlackberryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-23663074495834556692011-03-16T21:56:00.000-04:002011-03-16T22:30:56.867-04:00BREAK!<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: #351c75;">Well, I'll be taking a break to Florida this weekend.</span></span><br />
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I really can't wait to go. <u><b><span style="font-size: large;">I'm leaving work behind</span></b></u> and only going to <i><span style="font-size: large;">focus </span></i>on <span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">LUKE</b><b><span style="color: #741b47;">, READING, <span style="color: #cc0000;">&</span> <span style="background-color: black; color: yellow;">CROCHETING</span></span></b></span>. I'm not great at crocheting, but I'm going to get on You Tube (again) and <i style="color: lime;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">relearn </span></i>how to do a granny square. I'm almost thinking I need to make a bunch of granny squares, then link them altogether. Is that possible? I'm sure it is and I intend to find out. Once my squares get a certain size they really start going<span style="font-size: large;"> <b style="background-color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #4c1130;">LOPSIDED</span></b><span style="background-color: #cc0000;">, </span><b style="background-color: #cc0000;"><i style="color: #0b5394;">SLANTED</i></b><span style="background-color: #cc0000;">, </span><b style="background-color: #cc0000;"><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">CROOKED</span></i></b></span>.........whatever you want to call it! LOL!<br />
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Look at this link to You Tube to see how to crochet your own <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Wh7IOT9BI">Granny Square</a>!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-16106789117319653782011-03-15T13:08:00.000-04:002011-03-15T13:08:05.984-04:00Construction Zone Party<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: purple;">Yes, Luke's birthday isn't until the very END of May,</b></span> but I have to start getting ready for it because otherwise I won't be able to find the supplies to make the party great (at least not at a reasonable price). I went online today to <a href="http://www.birthdaydirect.com/">Birthday Direct</a> and got a very good deal on <a href="http://www.birthdaydirect.com/construction-fun-party-supplies-c-1076_3227.html">Construction Zone</a> plates, cups, napkins, hard hats, stickers, a table cloth, and goody bags. I'm VERY excited about his birthday.<br />
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Luke and I went online today to see about what type of cake he'd like (and as with any 2 1/2 year old he COULDN'T decide which cake he wanted). Here are some ideas I have that I'm going to ATTEMPT to make!<br />
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I also found some cute decorating tips online that I'm going to use. I think we're going to have the party OUTSIDE since it is the end of May and shouldn't be too hot. It'll also make for an easy clean-up afterward.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760391505244657612.post-4051004953864300992011-03-05T21:27:00.000-05:002011-03-05T21:27:30.839-05:00Inspirations<span style="font-size: large;">This is my first post <u style="color: blue;"><b>EVER </b></u>on a blog of my own. I'm <span style="color: magenta;">new </span>at this and will be drowning in this at first, but I love to read blogs, so now I'm going to try one of my own. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: lime; color: black;">I get most of my inspiration from the web.</b> If I have an idea I want to try, well......I look on the internet. For instance, Luke's birthday cake last year. I wanted a dinosaur cake, I looked on the internet and found several I wanted to try. BUT, Luke ultimately got to choose which one he wanted. He chose the one that to him looked most like a dinosaur. And it turned out great! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My nap mats were inspired through the internet, but I put my own touch to them. And they really are great mats. I've made several for my friends and a couple for my two year old. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoy seeing my posts and maybe learn something about me and even gather your own inspirations from here. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614743035356062732noreply@blogger.com