Ode To Delicious Drinks

Needing Cooking Inspiration?

I really enjoy reading
thepioneerwomancooks.com
Ree has come up with the most amazing recipes and placed them out for all of us Gals to see and drool.
She even has pictures! I love pictures, because they tell me that I have gone the right way.
Believe it, both my husband and I prefer that I go the right way in the kitchen.
Check out her blog if you get a chance! I also recommend the food sharing group she started called
Tastykitchen.com.
People just like us share their most delicious and easy to prepare recipes. You can find all levels and budgets there.
Enjoy your day and may God bless you this week!

Covered Light Switch Plates

I found this on Martha Stewart's Website and I will be making it tomorrow :)
I wanted to share it with you all today.

Light switch Covers

Trace switch plate onto back of paper.
Cut paper about 1/4 inch wider than outline; brush craft glue onto back;
place switch plate face-down. Cut each corner at an angle slightly beyond corner of plate.
Fold sides onto back of plate, using bone folder to smooth. With utility knife, cut X into paper covering switch cutout; brush glue onto flaps; smooth to plate's back side.
Make tiny X in paper covering screw holes. Turn over. Dab glue into holes. Use pin tip to push paper from front to back, opening holes. (When mounted, the screws will hide minor imperfections.) Seal paper with water-based urethane, fabric with Scotchgard.

Who Knew You Could Make A Toothpick Cute?

I have found a way to use ribbons to make adorable toothpick toppers.
It is in the latest edition of Martha Stewart Living,
and you can bet that I will be using the design a lot!


You will need only three simple things!
Thin Ribbon
Toothpicks
Scissors

Cut the ribbon into 4 inch lengths

Take ribbon and make into a U shapePlace against tooth pick and pull the ends through the top of the U
(Yes I know that is not a toothpick, but I did not have any.....whoops!!!)Pull tightly and you are done.
Isn't that idea just too adorable!

Scrapbooking!

Here are some scrapbook layouts
that I have made over the past few years.
I just thought I would share what my hands enjoy doing!

Delicious Drink

In the Walters' home we indulge in something called Ginger Beer.
It is enjoyable, crisp and refreshing.
Also, it is 100% natural in its ingredients and is made the old fashioned way.
It is non-alcoholic and ginger is supposed to be very good for the digestive system.
Either way, we love it and all the different flavors you can get.

Here is a link to their site~
http://www.reedsgingerbrew.com/index.php

An Old Fashioned Read

I was in a reading mood yesterday, and was struggling to find something enjoyable.
Then I remembered my small collection of Louisa may Alcott books.
I pulled An Old Fashioned Girl from the dusty shelves and began to peruse it.
I have read this book several times but, it has certainly been a while.
I highly recommend reading it, if you have not.
Polly is a very likable character with excellent morals, and high standards of conduct.
I also enjoyed the book Rose in Bloom.... that whole series, which stems from 8 cousins, is delightful as well.
I feel these books would be especially good for a girl just on the brink of woman-hood.
However; we who have been women for a while can sit down, relax with a warm cup of tea and read just a few chapters ourselves. Have a blessed day!