March 24, 2009 | No comments | Oh, The Drama!
Archive for March, 2009
March 23, 2009 | 5 comments | This Woman's Touch
Recycled Prom Invitations
Gabby's prom is quickly approaching and at her school if you want to go to prom, and you're a junior, you have to be on a prom committee. Gabby got onto the invitation/decoration committee by jumping over a desk and knocking several people out of the way of the sign up sheet. I'm not joking. [More]
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March 23, 2009 | 2 comments | Oh, The Drama!
Sinking
So yeah, it's been a busy week. We got the garden started. I didn't take photos because really, it just looks like dirt right now. Gabby helped me plant onions, potatoes, lettuce, spinach and I went ahead and planted carrots too. I still need to replant the tomatoes, but it's just been so hectic I haven't had time for that yet.
Our sink that was leaking . . . yeah it kept leaking and ultimately we had to replace the sink, sink plumping, faucets, and garbage disposal. That little project took up a couple of days. I swear nothing ever works out like you think it's going to. [More]
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March 17, 2009 | No comments | Oh, The Drama!
Spring Break
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous around these parts. The kids are on spring break and we've managed to get quite a few things accomplished. This weekend Gabby and I cleaned out a small garage - we're going to keep the chicks in there until they are big enough to move to the chicken coop. We took two pickup loads of junk to the dump from that garage, then we took one more load of junk from the chicken coop. Let's just say we're on a first name basis with the guy who runs the dump. His name is "Lucky." [More]
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March 5, 2009 | 1comment | Favorite Things
Echeverrias aka Hen and Chicks
I love these succulents. My mom and grandma always called them "Hen and Chicks." Once you plant them they spread like crazy and they will come back year after year. We have plenty of snow and they survive somehow. I bought this one this weekend when I was out. I couldn't resist.
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March 5, 2009 | No comments | Holy Moses
Corny but I laughed
This came in an email from a friend. It's so corny, and you may have already read it but it made me laugh . . .
SAD NEWS
Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
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March 5, 2009 | No comments | Misc, This Woman's Touch
Junior Mint Brownies
One of Gabby's best friends loves Junior Mints, so we found this recipe and made them for her. They're really delicious - and a good St. Patrick's Day dessert (or anytime, really!).
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 3 oz. Junior Mints (about 32 mints)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
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March 5, 2009 | 2 comments | Oh, The Drama!
