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Monday, July 30, 2012

DRAGON TRAINING CAMP AT GAYLORD TEXAN

I took my daughter's family to the Gaylord Texan Saturday and the grandkids went to the Dragon Training Camp.  Everyone had a great time!  Hiccup and Astrid were wonderful - Hiccup even sounded like the  movie actor!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

"NO COLOR COORDINATION HERE" ETSY TREASURY BY LAURIE

Check out my Alexander Henry security blanket in Laurie's Etsy treasury called "No Color Coordination Here". Thanks Laurie!

Friday, July 27, 2012

OLYMPICS 2012

Best of luck to all the American 
contenders in the 
Olympic games in London!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Fort Worth Science Museum "Grossology"

The grandkids had a playdate last week at the Fort Worth Science Museum.  The main exhibit was "Grossology".  Everyone had a great time!

Monday, July 23, 2012

VBS

This week my granddaughters will attend Vacation Bible School.  They enjoy this every year!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

TRIPLE BERRY CREAM PIE


Ingredients
  • Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, chilled
  • FILLING:
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters (8 oz.)
  • (6 oz.) basket raspberries
  • (4.4 oz.) basket blueberries

Directions
  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle with 3 Tbsp. ice water; mix with a fork just until dough forms a ball (add water if needed). Form into a disk, wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out into an 11-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edge. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Line crust with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake for 6 minutes, remove foil and bake until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Make filling: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with a mixer on high speed. Beat in cream and vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl, until fluffy and well-mixed. In another bowl, gently mix berries.
  • Spoon two-thirds of cream mixture into crust; smooth top. Spoon two-thirds of berries over cream. Mound remaining cream in center and top with remaining berries. Chill for 1 to 4 hours.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

CARPET FLUFFER - PINTEREST TIP


Fork as Carpet Fluffer
Use the tines to gently fluff plush carpet fibers back to their original height, removing dents left by heavy furniture. Now, that's a real fork lift!

Friday, July 20, 2012

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM CABINETRY

I love the look of these 
bathroom cabinets.
The wicker basket is a 
great idea for extra storage.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY SYRUP


Ingredients
  • 4 large day-old croissants
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
  • Fresh Strawberry Syrup

  • Preparation

    Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
    Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.
    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.
    Southern Living MAY 2005
    Check out the other delicious strawberry recipes from Southern Living.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

DECORATING PAINT TIPS FROM THE PAINT WIZARD BRIAN SANTOS


Painting Tips from the Wall Wizard
Not sure how to choose a color, prepare a room, or clean a paintbrush? Learn some practical and unusual tips from Brian Santos, the nation's favorite painting expert.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

BHG BLUE, PINK, AND PURPLE ANNUAL PICKS FOR 2012




Check out all the other beautiful
 blue, pink, and purple
BHG 
picked for 2012.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

BHG JULY STORAGE PROJECTS: HOBBY AREA

I am behind with my posts on BHG's monthly projects, so here are posts for the last 2 months.

HOBBY AREA
    Clean Out Clutter. Test all the craft supplies you own, including paints, markers, and glues. Do the same with tools such as scissors, staplers, and punches. Toss everything that doesn't work. Put similar items in clear plastic containers with handles.
    Storage for Small Gear. Hang a clear vinyl shoe bag inside a closet or behind a door. Slip small parts, supplies, and tools into the pouches.
    Hang Fabric. Drape fabric scraps and swatches over rubber-coated hangers intended for multiple pairs of pants. Hang from hooks on the back of a door.
    Organize Ideas. Purchase eight to 10 sturdy letter boxes and fill with inspirational materials from books, magazines, photographs, and online searching. Organize and label boxes by topic, source, or project. Stack near a chair or desk and use an extra counter, end table, or resting spot.

BHG JUNE STORAGE PROJECTS: KIDS' BEDROOMS


KIDS' BEDROOMS
    Hooks for All Heights. Mount two strips of hooks or pegs to the back of a child's door--one about 3 feet from the floor, the other between 5 and 6 feet. Two levels of hooks allow kids to grow and provide more spots for shorter items such as jackets, towels, and bags.
    See-Through Toy Storage. Skip the toy box and stash playthings in large clear containers. Line up against the wall, under windows. Top with a cushion for bench seating.
    Keep Books Handy. Fill open boxes with children's books based on size and shape. (Kids' books always slide around on bookshelves anyway.) Keep a box near a child's bed for favorite bedtime reading.
    Kid-Friendly Closet. Replace the low hanging-bar section of a child's closet with stackable, ready-to-assemble drawers or cubbies--or slide in a small chest or bookcase. Fill with folded clothes and other gear.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

HOW TO CUT A PINEAPPLE


Check out this step-by-step method
how to cut a pineapple.  
Provide by Paula Deen.