Orange Julius- this is the shizzle!
1/2 Cup. sugar
1 1/2 cups. water
1/2 cup. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 6 oz. orange juice ( i just buy the reg size and split in half)
33 or so ice cubes
blend in blender.
Ta Dah! mmmm...its that good.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
anyone up for Orange Julius...DIY style?
Ever wondered what that secret ingredient was that made the drink taste soo good? Yeah, its vanilla. FYI- if you can get yr hands on Mexican vanilla, im talking full blown bought and shipped right from outta there kind, then yr set...its(in my opinion) the best vanilla you can buy.
blend in blender.
Ta Dah! mmmm...its that good.
blend in blender.
Ta Dah! mmmm...its that good.
Monday, February 22, 2010
New uses for a Comb( a clean one)
Labels:
food
- cake decorator: after applying the frosting,lightly comb against the frosting to create creative lines.
- The-little-balls-on-clothes-extinctorator :o\ : softly glid comb over surface to gather/catch the balls into the teeth of the comb. best with comb like this>
3. Freshly painted-wall Texturizer: get funky with it, have fun!
found the best of the best...well, for volumizing my hair that is
"Packed with wheat amino aceds and aloe to plump up sparse strands. [It] works from roots to ends and is weightless. It also deposits a subtle shine."
$14
from: realsimple mag march 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Mac & Cheese - a HIT not a miss with kids!
recipe fr. www.parenting.com
Meaty Mac & Cheese (dont let the title disgust you)
Prep TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
SERVES: 4
Salt to taste
8 oz elbow pasta
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb cubed ham (or boneless ham steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
*ashley tip: go to your walmart, fry's-whatever deli and purchase a 1lb thick slice of ham(of your choice and taste) then cut that into cubes*
2 Tbsp milk, plus 1 cup
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and boil until the noodles have 5 minutes left to cook according to package directions. Add the broccoli and ham; continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: Combine 2 Tbsp milk with the flour in a small bowl, and stir until smooth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir in the flour mixture and whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese until the sauce is smooth again.
3. Toss the pasta mixture with the sauce, and serve. (To reheat, add a little milk to loosen the sauce.)
Optional topping:
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine 2 Tbsp melted butter with 1/3 cup each bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mixture on the pasta. Bake at 450°F until the topping is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
PER SERVING: (without topping):
593 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated), 1,765 mg sodium, 98 mg cholesterol
see more recipes they have to offer at parenting.com.
Meaty Mac & Cheese (dont let the title disgust you)
Prep TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
SERVES: 4
Salt to taste
8 oz elbow pasta
4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb cubed ham (or boneless ham steaks, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
*ashley tip: go to your walmart, fry's-whatever deli and purchase a 1lb thick slice of ham(of your choice and taste) then cut that into cubes*
2 Tbsp milk, plus 1 cup
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and boil until the noodles have 5 minutes left to cook according to package directions. Add the broccoli and ham; continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender. Drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce: Combine 2 Tbsp milk with the flour in a small bowl, and stir until smooth. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir in the flour mixture and whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese until the sauce is smooth again.
3. Toss the pasta mixture with the sauce, and serve. (To reheat, add a little milk to loosen the sauce.)
Optional topping:
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine 2 Tbsp melted butter with 1/3 cup each bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the mixture on the pasta. Bake at 450°F until the topping is golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
PER SERVING: (without topping):
593 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated), 1,765 mg sodium, 98 mg cholesterol
see more recipes they have to offer at parenting.com.
-aezra
Thursday, February 18, 2010
thrify way to make a darling embellishment...say.....a flower!
its made from a tie! cool eh and its simple, very doable.
this is not my idea...i just found it here:
http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com/2010/02/tie-headband.html
http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com/2010/02/tie-headband.html
but, twas my idea to post it so as to not forget about it!
pic found here
How to decorate mantels (tip)
Labels:
home decor,
interior design
i grabbed this right from the website. :
http://www.fireplacemall.com/Article_Library/Fireplace_Mantel_Decorating__T/fireplace_mantel_decorating__t.html
"
Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel with the
"Three Plus One" Decorating Trick
© 2006, PennVentures LLC
You've found the perfect mirror, painting, quilt, tapestry, or element to center above your fireplace mantel. But how will you decorate the fireplace mantel itself to get that "decorator look"?
One trick decorators use on fireplace mantels is "Three Plus One." Here's how it works:
For the "Three" part of the "Three Plus One" scheme, select three related, similar objects and place them on one side of your fireplace mantel. The three objects should not be of identical height, but, then again, they shouldn't vary too much in size.
You might choose three objects to decorate your fireplace mantel that reflect your interests or things you collect. Keep in mind the colors and style of the room the fireplace mantel is in.
For a living room, perhaps three candles or three framed pictures or three decorative plates would be just the thing. In a beach home, it might be three good-sized, lovely seashells or three pieces of coral or three model sailboats. For a den you might try three different beer steins or three pottery pots or three antique clocks. A dining room mantel might contain three decorative teapots or three glass sculptures or three different lanterns.
When you group your three selected object on one side of the fireplace mantel, don't line them up like soldiers. Think in terms of layering. Experiment with bringing one forward, one visually overlapping another, or tucking one a bit behind another.
Instead of having the three objects face straight into the room, experiment with having them face a bit toward the center of the fireplace mantle.
Don't cram the three objects all the way to the left or right end of the fireplace mantel. Leave a bit of space after the last object so the end of the fireplace mantel serves as an edging for your grouping.
For the "One" part of the "Three Plus One" trick, select a large object and place it on the other end of your fireplace mantel. As a rule of thumb, this singular object should be either about twice as tall as the threesome of objects or have the "visual mass" of the three objects. If you go with a tall object, it should not be as tall as the top of your mirror or painting. Again, don't push the object all the way to the very end of the mantel.
The one large object may have something in common with the three objects on the other end of the fireplace mantel. Maybe it echoes a color or a texture or a shape or a theme found in one or more of the objects at the other end of the mantel.
Here are some ideas if you're searching for a tall, singular object for decorating your fireplace mantel: a topiary or other plant with a strong vertical line; a tall vase with a few dramatic silk flowers; a big, bold candlestick and wide candle; a dramatic sculpture; a tall clock; a lofty, decorative urn; or a tall object from a personal collection.
The "Three Plus One" fireplace mantel decorating trick works with almost all decorating styles. Experiment and have fun with it, trying different "Three Plus One" mantel arrangements throughout the year, even for seasonal displays."
source: see website.
pic fr: makeitandloveit.blogspot.com
http://www.fireplacemall.com/Article_Library/Fireplace_Mantel_Decorating__T/fireplace_mantel_decorating__t.html
"
Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel with the
"Three Plus One" Decorating Trick
© 2006, PennVentures LLC
You've found the perfect mirror, painting, quilt, tapestry, or element to center above your fireplace mantel. But how will you decorate the fireplace mantel itself to get that "decorator look"?
One trick decorators use on fireplace mantels is "Three Plus One." Here's how it works:
For the "Three" part of the "Three Plus One" scheme, select three related, similar objects and place them on one side of your fireplace mantel. The three objects should not be of identical height, but, then again, they shouldn't vary too much in size.
You might choose three objects to decorate your fireplace mantel that reflect your interests or things you collect. Keep in mind the colors and style of the room the fireplace mantel is in.
For a living room, perhaps three candles or three framed pictures or three decorative plates would be just the thing. In a beach home, it might be three good-sized, lovely seashells or three pieces of coral or three model sailboats. For a den you might try three different beer steins or three pottery pots or three antique clocks. A dining room mantel might contain three decorative teapots or three glass sculptures or three different lanterns.
When you group your three selected object on one side of the fireplace mantel, don't line them up like soldiers. Think in terms of layering. Experiment with bringing one forward, one visually overlapping another, or tucking one a bit behind another.
Instead of having the three objects face straight into the room, experiment with having them face a bit toward the center of the fireplace mantle.
Don't cram the three objects all the way to the left or right end of the fireplace mantel. Leave a bit of space after the last object so the end of the fireplace mantel serves as an edging for your grouping.
For the "One" part of the "Three Plus One" trick, select a large object and place it on the other end of your fireplace mantel. As a rule of thumb, this singular object should be either about twice as tall as the threesome of objects or have the "visual mass" of the three objects. If you go with a tall object, it should not be as tall as the top of your mirror or painting. Again, don't push the object all the way to the very end of the mantel.
The one large object may have something in common with the three objects on the other end of the fireplace mantel. Maybe it echoes a color or a texture or a shape or a theme found in one or more of the objects at the other end of the mantel.
Here are some ideas if you're searching for a tall, singular object for decorating your fireplace mantel: a topiary or other plant with a strong vertical line; a tall vase with a few dramatic silk flowers; a big, bold candlestick and wide candle; a dramatic sculpture; a tall clock; a lofty, decorative urn; or a tall object from a personal collection.
The "Three Plus One" fireplace mantel decorating trick works with almost all decorating styles. Experiment and have fun with it, trying different "Three Plus One" mantel arrangements throughout the year, even for seasonal displays."
source: see website.
pic fr: makeitandloveit.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I spy with my little eye...
...some of these darling dresses. Im always searchin' the clothing horizon for some dang cute dresses.( don't have many, mostly skirts) I own "a" dress and let me tell ya...is sure takes out the time, stress, hassle, and irritation out of getting ready for...well church(in my case). Im always mix matching my wardrobe to my liking of that day and then go with it. but that can take me up to two HOURS to decide!!! With a dress i just slip it on, i look fantastic, no stress, and no regret("oh, does this really look okay?!")
i hate paying anymore than 20$ for...well anything...but Im realizing a dress is an outfit put together so if you think about it...outfits can cost $50 plus. Ya know?! Ok, so maybe im lame for realizing it so late in my life but thats just what it costs to have a dang cute dress .
anywho, I present: eShakti
*** my prego attire*** (no not pregnant, yet) but dang cute!
i hate paying anymore than 20$ for...well anything...but Im realizing a dress is an outfit put together so if you think about it...outfits can cost $50 plus. Ya know?! Ok, so maybe im lame for realizing it so late in my life but thats just what it costs to have a dang cute dress .
anywho, I present: eShakti
ONLY at eShakti: Complete range of sizes from size 0 to size 26W on every style. And custom sizes too. And custom styling as well: you like a style, but want the sleeve, neckline or length to be different? Easy as 1-2-3. Only at eShakti
| Indigo cowl neck dress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0018473 |
| Price | : | $ 49.95 |
***make this pOp with a red half sleeve cardigan and red belt...maybe a chunky white bead necklace too! HooRay, USA!
| Ruffle sleeve cotton print dress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0018312 |
| Price | : | $ 44.95 |
***pin this up with a long pearl necklace and gold or cream shoes
| Ruffled cotton poplin stretch print dress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0018396 |
| Price | : | $ 44.95 |
***white or punch blue cardigan, chunky white bead bracelet
| Ruffle neck tiered cotton crinkle dress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0016736 |
| Price | : | $ 49.95 |
***now this would be dang cute with a brown belt, brown boots, and a yellow/blue short or long cardigan.
| Surplice shirtdress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0018180 |
| Price | : | $ 49.95 |
***Can you imagine this piercing blue on soft fair skin with some lacey/flower brooch or hair accessory! oh just awesome!
| Cotton satin rosette trim dress | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0018099 |
| Price | : | $ 54.95 |
*** Sunflower meets sunshine. Doesn't this scream "joy". Yellow helps one to feel cheerful...wear yellow on days you need a lift.***
coming soon...
coming soon...
| Embroidered babydoll top | ||
| ProductID | : | CL0013917_ZS |
| Price | : | $ 33.95 |
*** my prego attire*** (no not pregnant, yet) but dang cute!
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