tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63070688893539828002024-03-19T03:19:19.810-06:00The Moon and Memy ramblings about photography, diy, cooking, and the things in life that make me happyTheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-11010655854302069592017-12-16T12:21:00.000-07:002017-12-16T12:21:05.465-07:00A Christmas Breakfast Gift Basket<div style="text-align: center;">
Who doesn't love breakfast?<br />
With just a few fun and quick-to-put-together items you<br />
can warm the cockles of someone's breakfast-loving heart!<br />
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Once upon a Christmas we had a fabulous neighbor<br />
help us out with something a little challenging.<br />
To thank them I put together this breakfast gift basket.<br />
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It was pretty simple and fun to do.<br />
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I picked up most of the non-food items at HomeGoods or TJMaxx.</div>
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Start with some really cute Christmas plates.</div>
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There are four in this set packaged in a nice box.</div>
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Sorry I didn't take a picture of them alone.</div>
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Pile in the goodies.</div>
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I've thrown in some maple syrup sporting a Santa hat.</div>
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Next add some ready-to-mix pancakes in a mason jar.</div>
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I can't remember which recipe I used, <a href="http://www.lifeisaparty.ca/2015/breakfast-in-bed-gift-basket/" target="_blank">this one</a> or <a href="http://www.passionforsavings.com/homemade-pancake-recipe-jar-shake-pour-pancakes/" target="_blank">this one</a>...</div>
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but I'm leaning toward the one that adds butter.</div>
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Because butter makes it better, right? Right.</div>
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Just mix up the dry ingredients and add a tag for</div>
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the instructions to add the wet ingredients.</div>
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If you want to deliver the whole package...</div>
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include some milk, eggs, and butter in the basket.<br />
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My basket also included a bag of <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/12/3-hot-drink-mixes-for-giving-and-keeping.html" target="_blank">Christmas Cappuccino</a> mix...</div>
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perfect for chilly mornings...or evenings...or lazy afternoons!</div>
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If you can, add in a jar of homemade jam...this one's peach.</div>
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Stick some cute labels to the tops of your mason jars.<br />
Make it festive!<br />
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Tuck it all in a basket with some tissue,</div>
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or as I have here, a snowflake canvas bin.</div>
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Add a fun dish towel - which may or may not ask a dubious question - and</div>
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some absolutely necessary red and green striped straws!</div>
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And there you have it...<br />
A fun and easy gift you can throw together at almost the last minute.<br />
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Now, I just have to ask you...<br />
Have YOU been <i>naughty</i> or <i>nice</i>?<br />
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I refuse to answer that question on the<br />
grounds it may tend to incriminate me.<br />
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I hope you and your family have a wonderfully magical<br />
Christmas surrounded by love and joy and the peace of the baby born in Bethlehem.<br />
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com254tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-7809673874440566602017-06-29T06:00:00.000-06:002017-10-31T10:38:18.171-06:00A Stenciled Dresser Makeover<script async="" data-pin-height="28" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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In a shocking news release...</div>
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I have NOT dropped off the face of the Earth!</div>
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But that is a story for another day.</div>
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Once upon a time I wrote a <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/08/tick-tock-cute-little-clock.html" target="_blank">little story about a clock</a>.</div>
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In the course of that tale you were introduced</div>
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to a started, although long neglected, project.</div>
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Enter the dejected dresser...</div>
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This dresser, or chest of drawers, once belonged to my mom.</div>
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While it was the first real furniture she had growing up,</div>
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it wasn't particularly pretty, and she had no sentimental attachment to it.</div>
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You can see in the picture above that at the time I took this</div>
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picture, 4 1/2 years ago, I had already started the redo.</div>
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However, that had been another 2+ years before that.</div>
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I know, right?</div>
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It had these mid mod grooves and sharp, tarnished, and</div>
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deformed metal pulls where the knobs are now.</div>
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You can see the color of the metal on the top pulls,</div>
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although those aren't the same style.</div>
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gouged your flesh should you get too close when passing by.</div>
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Since it is actually solid wood it made my job a little easier.</div>
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I filled all the grooves with wood filler and sanded them smooth.</div>
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I somehow neglected to take any pictures between the beginning and end.</div>
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I painted the bottom with home mixed chalk paint.</div>
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This was a sample I had of BM Revere Pewter.</div>
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I started out painting the whole thing and didn't like it.</div>
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So I sanded the paint off the top and went with stain.</div>
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I usually cheat and use the stain/poly mix because I'm <strike>lazy</strike> efficient.</div>
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Once it was painted, I used this adhesive vinyl stencil I ordered from Etsy.</div>
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It was just what the doctor ordered.</div>
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Hey, folks!<br />
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Making lists, checking them twice,</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "ptserifwebregular" , "serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><i>Founded in 1976, Tree
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success is a result of our dedication to quality</i></span><br />
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I'm partnering with them to give away this</div>
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adorable set of <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Assorted-Mini-Snow-Bird-Ornament-Set-p/4000611.htm" target="_blank">Mini Snowbird Ornaments</a>.</div>
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<i>The splendor of the outdoors comes alive with</i></div>
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<i>Tree Classics' </i><i>Assorted Mini Snow-Bird Ornament Set.</i></div>
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Check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below and<br />
enter to receive these sweet little snowbirds.<br />
The contest runs through 11:59 PM MST on Nov. 11<br />
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Yes, I know I'm a little late. Again.</div>
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I was out of town and just got this finished up.</div>
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But...it was worth the wait!</div>
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It's Love From Your Mummy!!!</div>
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A totally awesome Halloween Chalkboard Care Package!</div>
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I'm almost more excited about the box than the stuff inside!</div>
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But I'm a dork.</div>
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I started off painting the inside with black craft paint.</div>
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I added orange polka dots with more paint.</div>
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Use different coordinating scrapbook paper for the flaps.</div>
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On a side note...I<i> love</i> scrapbook paper.</div>
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But I don't scrapbook. So There.</div>
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I wanted to make the outside cute, too.</div>
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I started off just painting it like the inside.</div>
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Then I had a <i>brilliant</i> idea!</div>
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Chalkboard, baby!</div>
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The cardboard kinda soaks up the paint a little making the surface a little rough.</div>
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I knew it would be easy to replicate a chalkboard look even without chalkboard paint.</div>
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I did go ahead and rub some chalk over the surface and wipe it</div>
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I haphazardly, but precisely (lol), painted my words with white paint.</div>
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I didn't want them too perfect, but I wanted them to have nice form.</div>
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Then using a sanding block I lightly distressed the entire thing and lightly dusted it off.</div>
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The result was a beautiful thing.</div>
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May contain: things that go bump in the night<br />
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The other two sides I just filled in with mini chalkboard scenes.</div>
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My <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-halloween-wreath.html" target="_blank">furry helper</a> approved...</div>
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But wait...what about the Halloween treats inside????</div>
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I made up a bunch of these adorable Halloween S'mores treat packs.</div>
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Each one has 4 graham cracker halves,</div>
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2 mini Hershey bars, 2 pumpkin peeps, and one ghost peep.</div>
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Mr. Ghost looks a little angry.</div>
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Maybe someone ate his I Scream.</div>
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Look how cute they are!<br />
I just love them!<br />
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What good is a Halloween care package without a good movie.<br />
Sara doesn't like scary movies so I always look for<br />
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I know she hasn't seen this one...and it's a musical to boot...<br />
Little Shop of Horrors is the perfect choice.<br />
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A little trick or treat candy, some decorations,<br />
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Full of Love from your Mummy.</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this last minute Halloween gift idea.<br />
I know I had way too much fun creating it.<br />
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The lady in the mailroom at the college told Sara<br />
she always knows when a box comes in for her.<br />
I always decorate them in some way.<br />
I think she's really going to like this one.<br />
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We hosted an outdoor movie party and it was a blast!</div>
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It's so fun and easier than you think!<br />
We used a cheap shower curtain for our screen and clamped it to the back fence.<br />
I only wish I'd gotten one a bit bigger or maybe two.<br />
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We asked guests to bring camp chairs and/or blankets...<br />
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I researched inexpensive projectors with USB<br />
connections and chose <a href="http://www.amazon.com/FastFox-Projector-Multimedia-Protable-Proyector/dp/B00TFEZ5R0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1443642696&sr=1-1&keywords=FastFox+Mini+LED+Projector+LCD+Full+HD+Multimedia+Beamer+Protable+Home+Proyector+VGA+AV+TF+USB+HDMI+White+Color" target="_blank">this one I found on Amazon.</a><br />
I won't be the next destination for the Sundance film festival,<br />
but for $58 it works pretty great!<br />
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It does have its own speakers but we hooked up<br />
some computer speakers we had along with a spare woofer,<br />
and it sounded awesome!<br />
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We just connected it to our laptop to play the DVD.<br />
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Once you've taken care of all the tech stuff...it's time for food!<br />
Always make sure you have plenty of tasty treats,<br />
but keeping it simple means no stress eats!<br />
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In trying to keep with the movie night theme we had corn dogs,</div>
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single size candy, and of course, POPCORN!</div>
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I think Sara and I made popcorn for almost 2 hours straight in the air popper. Oooof.</div>
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To add to the fun and let guests participate in the movie choice,</div>
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we included a URL to a <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.c/" target="_blank">SurveyMonkey</a> questionnaire.</div>
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Invitees were able to vote for their favorite of 3 movies and</div>
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let us know what their favorite movie night snack is.</div>
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It made it easy to pick a movie everyone would enjoy,<br />
and make sure we had good treats.<br />
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Let me say...The Princess Bride in the backyard is so awesome.<br />
As I said, we did get rained out about half way through.<br />
It hadn't rained in our area for WEEKS!!!<br />
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Families with young kids went on home...<br />
everyone else helped get the equipment out of the rain<br />
and we finished the movie inside.<br />
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Even with the rain...it was totally worth it and so much fun!<br />
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I apologize for the dark pictures.<br />
It's not easy to snap pics in the dark ;)<br />
I hope you decide to make a movie night...<br />
even if you have to do it next year.<br />
I think we're starting a new family tradition!<br />
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Till next time...<br />
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Rolling out the red carpet here:<br />
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-45690011736323598252015-09-19T05:00:00.000-06:002017-04-29T11:07:10.748-06:00Easy Yummy Crockpot Chicken Soup<script async="" data-pin-height="28" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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I think I see fall coming!</div>
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Yippee!!!</div>
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That means time for sweaters and cozy bonfires and changing leaves...and SOUP!</div>
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Don't get me wrong...I'm NOT ready for what comes after fall...ugh.</div>
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For now let's just stick to soup.</div>
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Once upon a time I posted about my <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/03/homemade-chicken-soup-good-for-what.html" target="_blank">world famous chicken soup</a>...</div>
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you just have to add a little more broth to make it soupier.</div>
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This is a variation of that recipe that you can do in the crockpot.</div>
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What's not to love about that?</div>
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This time I used fresh cut carrots and onions...</div>
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You need a BUNCH of chicken broth.<br />
A bunch.<br />
Oh...and chicken.<br />
Put it all in your crockpot with some seasonings...<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">3 large boneless skinless breasts, about 1 1/2 - 2 lbs</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 medium onion, chopped</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 - 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced and diced</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">5 - 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed (I use the jar kind and used a tbsp or so...I like garlic)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 - 3 tbsp olive oil</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tsp paprika</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tsp dried thyme</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 bay leaf</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 packet dry Knorr vegetable recipe mix</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 square Knorr Caldo de Pollo bouillon</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">8 cups (64 oz) chicken broth</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">about 1 tsp salt, and ground pepper to taste</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups egg noodles (I used the old fashioned style) or 1 cup rice</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low about 8 hours until the chicken is cooked and the veggies are soft.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Once the chicken is cooked, shred in the pot or remove and cut up.</li>
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Relish the cooler weather.</div>
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Make some soup.</div>
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Enjoy it immensely.</div>
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I have made it my mission to paint all the cabinets in the house.</div>
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The fashion cities wallpaper border never got completely</div>
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It wasn't horrible...if you don't count the orangey</div>
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builder cabinets with no hardware.</div>
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I went with Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray.</div>
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She wanted the cabinets painted and the mirror framed...</div>
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her only request was a plum shower curtain.</div>
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Someday I hope to replace the flooring...but until then this will have to work.</div>
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I framed the mirror with some decorative molding, mitered at the corners.</div>
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You can find instructions for that all over the place.</div>
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I also used my favorite Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint</div>
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She also asked if I could do a large damask stencil on one wall.</div>
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You can see it here reflected in the mirror.</div>
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It look pretty...but that's something I probably</div>
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SW Creamy that I started with in the master bath.</div>
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To me it's the perfect creamy white but not stark.</div>
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I love a little warmth to my white.</div>
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The hardware I purchased from <a href="http://www.ebay.com/usr/cabinethardwaredesigns" target="_blank">this seller</a> again on eBay</div>
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The counter top was done using my same method of</div>
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sponge painting and sealed with epoxy resin</div>
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like I did in our <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/08/planked-wall-bathroom-makeover.html" target="_blank">planked wall powder room</a>.</div>
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The faucet is the same as the powder room...these were a</div>
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I couldn't pass them up.</div>
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Here is the stenciled wall.</div>
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I took out the standard towel bar and replaced it</div>
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with antique looking hooks for a little more character.</div>
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This actually came from Hobby Lobby and was turquoise.</div>
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I painted it with some black chalk paint and distressed</div>
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it a little so the turquoise would just peak through.</div>
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I'm still deciding if it needs a piece of art in the large space to the left of the towel hooks.</div>
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Here's a little closer look at the counter tops.</div>
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And a little bit of pretty with a sort of vanity tray and a beautiful orchid.</div>
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That's the story of the glam bathroom makeover.</div>
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Yes it's a little posh and purple...but I feel it's still a nice</div>
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space for Sara as well as any overnight guests we may have.</div>
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Oh...and just for a little fun...</div>
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I added this bit of vinyl to the front of the tub</div>
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so you see it when you pull back the curtain.</div>
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Just a quick before and after.</div>
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I wish I could give you a cost breakdown.</div>
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But the truth is I started this makeover last fall.</div>
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I know, I know...hard to believe it takes that long.</div>
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Hey...I did say I changed jobs and it caused a scheduling upheaval.</div>
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If I had to guess in my head...</div>
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paint, hardware, faucet, curtain, molding for the frame, epoxy...</div>
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Probably around $250 or so.</div>
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Not bad for an entirely new look without replacing major pieces.</div>
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So what do you think?</div>
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Way better than the before right?</div>
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Sara likes it...I know she won't be home forever...</div>
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but I'm confident guests will enjoy it also.</div>
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Well...that's all for now, folks.</div>
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I do actually have a couple more things waiting in the wings to show you...</div>
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I just have to make some final adjustments...so stay tuned.</div>
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Until then, remember:</div>
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happiness is a choice...choose wisely.</div>
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Hello...hello...is this thing on?</div>
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Remember me?</div>
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I'm that girl that used to blog here.<br />
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I was recently looking back at <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/08/painting-tile-floor-tips-and-grumbles.html" target="_blank">another post</a> where<br />
I was joking about being AWOL for 3 weeks.<br />
That seems like nothing now.<br />
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I haven't stopped DIYing or decorating...<br />
I just haven't had time to share any of it with you.<br />
Insert sad face here.<br />
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But...TA-DA! I totally changed the look of my dining room with a few simple updates.<br />
I hate those cheap white mini blinds...as necessary as they may be sometimes.<br />
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When we had our dining windows replaced after a storm damaged them,<br />
I knew I wasn't putting the blinds back up.<br />
Here's how it looks now:<br />
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And here's how it used to look.<br />
I searched and searched and couldn't find any decent before pictures.<br />
I was so sure I had some...<br />
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I found the bamboo shades on clearance at Bed, Bath & Beyond for a sweet price.</div>
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They were lighter than I really wanted but couldn't pass them up.</div>
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I fixed that problem with some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minwax-32716-11-5-Ounce-Finish-Aerosol/dp/B0009XB4LW" target="_blank">Minwax spray stain</a>.</div>
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I probably could have done a wipe on stain, but these shades<br />
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I found a good spot in the garage to hang them and<br />
stretch them all the way out and sprayed away.<br />
It worked beautifully.<br />
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I love them because they are cordless and they add<br />
some nice, warm natural color to the room<br />
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The next step was to make some straight neutral curtain panels.<br />
Seriously, straight off the bolt...cut, hem sides and ends.<br />
Add a little fusible web at the top for sturdiness. Done.<br />
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Once again I used some Onasburg fabric.<br />
It resembles the popular drop cloths but is much easier<br />
to work with and has a super low price.<br />
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Once I agonized over the curtain rod I wanted,<br />
then I found the clip rings on clearance.<br />
Bonus!<br />
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Now the fun part...<br />
You can see from the inset that this light fixture used to have globes.<br />
I was so over them, but didn't think it made sense to get a new light.<br />
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I removed the globes, added some pointy light bulbs...<br />
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...and needed something to cover the ceramic bases.</div>
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My quest yielded no suitable base covers so I had to improvise.</div>
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Okay, okay...I kinda loathe crafts made from TP rolls...<br />
but in this instance I had no other choice...and they're not handled<i> ever</i>.<br />
I cut them to the size I wanted then spray painted<br />
them with some Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze.<br />
Did you guess correctly?<br />
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You can't even tell. :)</div>
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I love it! It's like a whole new chandelier!</div>
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I love the lightened up look and it will go so well with</div>
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the kitchen if I ever get those pesky cabinets painted. :)</div>
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I still love red, but prefer to accessorize with it rather than have it be the focus.</div>
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See? I haven't been a total slacker.</div>
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So what do you think?</div>
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I like my new job...it's just really different and when I go home</div>
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I don't have the umph to sit down at the computer and work on the blog.</div>
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Not to mention all the other craziness of life...and taking the girl to</div>
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New York to settle in for a summer program on Broadway.</div>
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Really. (Miss Awesome Pants!)</div>
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But I miss you...really.</div>
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And I do have other projects that I'm working on and</div>
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hope to finish soon...and share eventually. :)</div>
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All my love till next time...</div>
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How's your new year going so far?</div>
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I hope it's been great...sorry for you east coast folks...</div>
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I know the weather has been making life miserable.</div>
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Here's something to keep you busy and give</div>
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you something to satisfy your sweet tooth!</div>
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Homemade butter caramels.</div>
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They are soooooo amazingly delicious!</div>
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You'll hide them in your coat pocket so you can find them one afternoon</div>
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when you think they're all gone so you can have a sweet surprise!</div>
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Oh, wait...maybe that's just me.</div>
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These tasty caramels are part of the legacy that is my mother-in-law.</div>
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She passed away this past summer after a long battle with cancer.</div>
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This post is a tribute to her.</div>
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It was 16 years from her initial diagnosis to her death...</div>
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and let me tell you, she filled those 16 years with as much life as she could.</div>
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She traveled, she had good times with friends and family,</div>
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she spoiled her only granddaughter,</div>
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and just over 6 years ago she married a good man.</div>
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Who says you can't find love later in life?</div>
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She was tough, she was a fighter...but she was good-hearted and generous.</div>
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Did we always see eye to eye?</div>
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Of course not, we're family after all.</div>
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But we agreed on the tremendous love we had for her son, my husband,</div>
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and her granddaughter, our daughter, Sara.</div>
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She raised a son into a wonderful man whom I love more than</div>
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anything and I will forever be grateful to this woman.</div>
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Okay...on to the sugar.</div>
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I used a Pampered Chef silicone spatula to stir because they have a high heat tolerance.</div>
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Ahead of time, you'll want to prepare your cookie sheet or baking sheet for cooling.</div>
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You will have to excuse the Christmas tree and packaging.</div>
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However, life gets in the way sometimes and we just have to adjust our sails.</div>
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So...just pretend these take-out boxes really have hearts</div>
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on them and give them away for Valentine's Day!</div>
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I asked her one time if this was a secret family recipe because I wanted to share it.</div>
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She laughed and said she had found it in some magazine</div>
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she could no longer remember and thought they sounded good.</div>
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She'd been making them every holiday season</div>
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since and loved to give them as gifts.</div>
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My husband's cousin's wife (got that?) got the recipe from</div>
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It was a heart-felt gesture and a wonderful surprise to her MIL,</div>
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my MIL's sister, and my MIL's husband.</div>
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They were very touched by her thoughtfulness.</div>
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A legacy of sweetness.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Return To Sender"; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%;">Grandma</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%;">’</span><span style="font-family: "Return To Sender"; font-size: 22pt; line-height: 115%;">s Butter Caramels</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1 lb real butter</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar (I used dark, she used regular)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup Karo syrup</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tsp pure vanilla</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Mix all <i>but</i> vanilla in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Continue to stir and stir and stir until mixture reaches 243° on a candy thermometer.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Remove from heat, add vanilla, mix well.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pour onto a well-buttered cookie sheet or baking pan, spread evenly.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Let cool; cut into squares or rectangles, or whatever your heart desires.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Wrap in wax paper or parchment squares.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Indulge often.</li>
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/themoonandme2/grandma-s-caramels">Printable recipe.</a></div>
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I mean, January's <i>not quite </i>half over yet, right?</div>
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10. Hauntingly tasty <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/10/cookie-dough-jack-o-lantern-truffles.html">Cookie Dough Jack-O-Lantern Truffles</a></div>
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9. Taking you into the clouds in my <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/01/you-make-my-heart-soar-hot-air-balloon.html">Valentine's "heart-air" balloon</a>.</div>
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8. Absolutely wonderful and totally time consuming<a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/12/paper-rose-christmas-trees.html"> Paper Rose Trees</a>.</div>
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7. The "I still love going in there just to look" <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/08/planked-wall-bathroom-makeover.html">Planked wall bathroom</a>.</div>
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6. The "keep calm and eat breakfast" <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/04/crustless-cheesy-egg-and-sausage-bake.html">Cheesy Egg and Sausage Bake</a>.</div>
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5. "I can't believe I ate all the frosting" <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/02/gluten-free-chocolate-cupcakes-with.html">GF Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting</a>.</div>
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4. The secret makeover of <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/02/saras-purple-palace-secret-project.html">Sara's purple palace</a>.</div>
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3. <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-painted-lady-dresser-update.html">The Chalk Painted Dresser</a> of my dreams.</div>
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2. The great <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/05/entertainment-center-to-tv-console.html">TV Console maker</a></div>
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The super easy customizable <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-personalized-cutting-board.html">DIY personalized cutting board</a>.</div>
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And there you have it!<br />
I had lots of fun in 2014 doing all these projects...<br />
I hope you enjoyed them, too!<br />
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2015 looks to be challenging for my blogging time.<br />
I just changed jobs and have much less free time now...<br />
although I am totally stoked for this new adventure in the new year.<br />
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I know I promised a sweet treat before Christmas...<br />
I am hoping to get it out to you in time for Valentine's day.<br />
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Until then, keep smiling!<br />
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Sharing here:<br />
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<a href="http://craftdictator.com/2015/01/15/craft-frenzy-friday-74/">Craft Dictator</a><br />
<a href="http://akadesign.ca/weekend-retreat-link-party-102/">AKA Design</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftsalamode.com/2015/01/what-to-do-weekends-105.html">Crafts a la Mode</a><br />
<a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/link-party-palooza-76/">I Heart Naptime</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/best-diy-projects-and-recipe-party-13/">The 36th Avenue</a><br />
<a href="http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/skip-housework-link-party-52/">Reasons to Skip the Housework</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2015/01/inspiration-monday_18.html">I Should Be Mopping The Floor</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/01/clever-chicks-blog-hop-122-with-chicken.html">The Chicken Chick</a><br />
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Just like I promised with the fresh cedar mantel.</div>
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It's simple and stunning.</div>
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like I said during <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-home-tour-2013.html">last year's tour</a>...most of my decor stays the same.</div>
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and apparently now the little dresser. :)</div>
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Home Depot had some fresh cedar garland in their ad for Black Friday.</div>
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The sales clerk was awesome enough to give us this other garland for the same sale price.</div>
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She totally rocks!</div>
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I love the drapey look of it...and so carefree.</div>
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Getting it to hang on my not real mantel was anything but!</div>
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I love these glitter metal stars I picked up on clearance this summer.</div>
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I've spritzed it and spritzed it and it's still completely dry.</div>
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Welcome to Colorado.</div>
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It still looks beautiful and it might just be my absolute favorite thing this year.</div>
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I hope your Christmas season finds you enjoying family and</div>
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friends and remembering the reason for the season.</div>
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We are heading to OKC to see Sara perform in the</div>
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university's Christmas shows and can NOT wait!!!</div>
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Next stop: yummy Christmas treats!<br />
Don't miss it!<br />
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CHRISTMAS!</div>
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And I am so excited!</div>
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Really.</div>
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Because I love Christmas!</div>
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And I love love love these paper rose trees I made...</div>
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that I'm going to share with you!</div>
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Tons of paper roses all happy together.</div>
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Or tutus.</div>
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Cut a circle out of paper.</div>
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It's old sheet music...I printed it double sided on a draft setting so it was light.</div>
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I painstakingly glued them to some paper mache cone</div>
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trees that I painted with a creamy base color.</div>
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You can adjust the size of your roses by making your</div>
original paper circles smaller or larger.<br />
I used about 3 different sizes on my trees.<br />
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From one sheet of regular paper, fold it to get either 4 or 6 circles...<br />
if you do 4 even squares for your 4 circles, that leaves a<br />
section that allows you a couple smaller circles...<br />
that work great at the top of your tree.<br />
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I knew all along that I wanted to display them on<br />
<a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-painted-lady-dresser-update.html">the little painted dresser</a> in the living room.<br />
I had fun looking for some pretty things to get the look I wanted.<br />
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I found the gorgeous velvet ribbon at TJMaxx and had<br />
intended to use it on my little trees in the loft, but it just<br />
seemed to work so well to tie together the little birdie and<br />
the red mercury glass candlestick.<br />
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I think I'm going to leave it just like that!<br />
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Or I<i> was</i>...<br />
until I threw in a few clippings from the fresh<br />
cedar I got for the fireplace mantel.<br />
Which I've decided to share separately,<br />
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This process was rather time consuming.<br />
By rather, I mean <i>very</i>.<br />
I cut, rolled, and glued roses in my spare time and while watching TV.<br />
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Then I glued the roses to the trees also while watching TV.<br />
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It takes longer than you'd think because you have to wait<br />
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I don't know exactly how long it took...but a good chunk of time.<br />
As for me, I think it was totally worth it.<br />
I love the way they look, they are perfect with my traditional<br />
colors for red and white plus green,<br />
and I really only had to purchase the tree bases.<br />
Awesome.<br />
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So, what do you think?<br />
Would you love to sit for hours and play with paper and glue?<br />
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December is always crazy busy for us...<br />
but I will make sure you get to see my whole mantel...<br />
and I've got a yummy treat to share if I don't run out of time!<br />
Make sure you come back and see me soon!<br />
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<a href="http://whatscookinglove.com/2014/12/showcase-talent-thursday-141/">What's Cooking Love?</a><br />
<a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2014/12/04/creative-inspirations-linky-party-113/">Embracing Change</a><br />
<a href="http://lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com/2014/12/no-rules-weekend-blog-party-114.html">Sincerely, Paula</a><br />
<a href="http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2014/12/04/thrifty-thursday-week-88/">Living Well Spending Less</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nancherrow.com/2014/12/fridays-unfolded-link-party-136.html">Nancherrow</a><br />
<a href="http://akadesign.ca/weekend-retreat-link-party-96/">AKA Design</a><br />
<a href="http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/family-fun-friday-giveaways-freebies-christmas/">Happy Blessed Home</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thegoldensycamore.com/2014/12/inspiration-gallery-link-party-124.html">The Golden Sycamore</a><br />
<a href="http://craftdictator.com/2014/12/04/craft-frenzy-friday-69/">Craft Dictator</a><br />
<a href="http://www.answerischoco.com/2014/12/bff-open-house-link-party-187.html">The Answer is Chocolate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftsalamode.com/2014/12/what-to-do-weekends-101.html">Crafts a la Mode</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/2014/12/freedom-fridays-with-all-my-bloggy.html">Love Bakes Good Cakes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.simplysweethome.com/2014/12/friday-favorites-week-246-christmas-crafts-activities/">Simply Sweet Home</a><br />
<a href="http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/12/celebrate-it-blog-party-20.html">The Freshman Cook</a><br />
<a href="http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2014/12/handmade-hangout-week-26-redoux-interiors/">Redoux Interiors</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thediyvillage.com/2014/12/creativity-unleashed-link-party-no-4.html">The DIY Village</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2014/12/amaze-me-monday-88.html">Dwellings</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2014/12/inspiration-monday.html">I Should Be Mopping The Floor</a><br />
<a href="http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2014/12/clever-chicks-blog-hop-116-with-2.html">The Chicken Chick</a><br />
<a href="http://etcetorize.blogspot.ca/2014/12/make-it-monday.html">Etcetorize</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vmg206.com/2014/12/diy-showcase-vmg206.html">VMG206</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com/2014/12/bouquet-of-talent-party-and-top-views.html">Life on Lakeshore Drive</a><br />
<a href="http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2014/12/much-ado-about-monday-no89.html">Huckleberry Love</a><br />
<a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2014/12/08/made-monday-4/">Skip to My Lou</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2014/12/a-wintery-craftastic-monday-link-party.html">Sew Can Do</a><br />
<a href="http://sandandsisal.com/2014/12/inspire-monday-37.html">Sand and Sisal</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-148/">Stone Gable</a><br />
<a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2014/12/time-sparkle-link-party-90/">Love Grows Wild</a><br />
<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/12/246th-inspire-me-tuesday.html">A Stroll Thru Life</a><br />
<a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2014/12/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay-215.html">Funky Polkadot Giraffe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tutorials/tutorials-tips-link-party-188.html">Home Stories A to Z</a><br />
<a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2014/12/makers-link-party-46/">Upcycled Treasures</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/2014/12/flusters-creative-muster-party-101.html">Fluster Buster</a><br />
<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2014/12/wow-us-wednesdays-199.html">Savvy Southern Style</a><br />
<a href="http://blesserhouse.blogspot.com/2014/12/your-turn-to-shine-link-party-11.html">Bless'er House</a><br />
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-13058682075312225722014-11-27T03:00:00.000-07:002014-11-27T03:00:03.764-07:00Thankful is an Attitude...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I added it to my timeline, my mom posted this comment:</div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;">to keep us from growing bitter or angry with life.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;"><i>In "<a href="http://maxlucado.christianbook.com/page/tcg/max-lucado/max-lucado-promotions/max-lucado-before-amen/1479235259?event=MXLD001" target="_blank"><b>before amen</b></a>" Max Lucado says, "To say thanks</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;">is </span><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;">to cross from have-not to have-much,</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;"><i>'I'm not disadvantaged, disabled, victimized,</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-size: large;"><i>Gratitude is a dialysis of sorts.</i></span></div>
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-20727175395848024602014-11-18T04:00:00.000-07:002014-11-29T08:25:57.196-07:00Bake Yourself Silly Gift Basket DIY<script async="" data-pin-height="28" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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Dashing through the dough,<br />
with a broken spatula...<br />
O'er the pies we go,<br />
noshing all the way...<br />
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And so it has begun...<br />
the season of <strike>eating</strike> baking, right?<br />
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Today I have a great gift idea for you,<br />
and it's pretty simple to put together.<br />
Perfect for the bakers in your life.<br />
The <i>Bake Yourself Silly</i> gift basket.<br />
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Start with a nice glass batter bowl.<br />
This one is from Anchor Hocking and I<br />
picked it up at Wally World for about $8.<br />
I like the shape of it, it has a lid and can be used in the oven.<br />
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Find a cute kitchen towel or two, HomeGoods is your friend.<br />
I included some easy Betty Crocker mix packets...<br />
peanut butter cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip, and some blueberry muffins.<br />
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I also made up a <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/10/butterscotch-brownies-and-gift-bag.html" target="_blank">DIY gift sack</a> with the dry<br />
ingredients from <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-favorite-pumpkin-bread-and-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">my favorite pumpkin bread</a>.<br />
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Add a stack of muffin papers...it was close to Halloween</div>
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when I made these, that explains the candy corn.</div>
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Throw in some <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/01/diy-personalized-cutting-board.html" target="_blank">hand stamped bamboo spoons</a> for little extra personalization.</div>
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arrange all items for the best fit and presentation.</div>
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to fit all your goodies, tie it with a cute tag and some twine...</div>
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And you're ready to give an awesome</div>
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afternoon of baking to someone you love.</div>
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You can download and print the tags <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/themoonandme2/bake-yourself-silly-tags" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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You can customize this for any occasion...<br />
just think...sprinkles, cupcake decorating tools,<br />
cookies cutters...make it your own.<br />
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I recently made these two fun baskets as door prizes</div>
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for a chili cookoff my mom and I organized.</div>
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They were a big hit.</div>
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It's just been crazy around here.</div>
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I looked for some ideas online, but most called</div>
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I found this odd...since it's not a normal ingredient in chocolate chip cookies.</div>
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So I just messed around with my favorite recipe until I got it just the way I wanted.<br />
I used a small scoop, just like when I bake real cookies...<br />
so they'd be a uniform size.<br />
Roll them into balls, place on parchment or freezer<br />
paper on a cookie sheet, and freeze until firm.<br />
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I dipped them in orange colored vanilla candy melts from Wilton and let them set.<br />
BTW, I think I am the worst candy dipper in the universe.<br />
My truffles, cake balls, whatever, are never smooth and pretty.<br />
Guess it's a good thing they taste good!<br />
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We're not..............watching.................you.</div>
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I packaged them up in cellophane bags with cute tags.<br />
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But they just sat there and stared at me with<br />
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Jerks.<br />
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Among other things there was a Practical Magic DVD and</div>
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I included some of these cute Halloween pedi gift bags...</div>
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inspired by <a href="http://being-bianca.com/2013/10/22/make-free-printable-smell-my-feet/" target="_blank">Being Bianca</a>.</div>
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To have and to share...roommate, littles, friends</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">2 sticks butter, softened</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 1/4 cups brown sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tsp pure vanilla</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 3/4 cups flour</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">3/4 cup mini chocolate chips</li>
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Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk flour and salt together and then add to creamed mixture until blended. Add chocolate chips and mix well.</div>
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Form into balls and freeze until ready to coat using chocolate or candy melts.</div>
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I'm just sharing a little of my fall decor today...</div>
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in hopes that maybe summer will finally get tired of hanging around...</div>
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and it will cool down some.</div>
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A lot of my decorations are the same...</div>
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so you may have seen them on <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/10/la-tour-de-fall.html" target="_blank">last year's tour</a>.</div>
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The little mouse hanging on the side of the wire</div>
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cloche is new, but not really a fall accessory.</div>
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Just a bit of whimsy.</div>
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Oops, it appears my "slipcover" is riding up.</div>
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Pardon me!</div>
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I added a little <a href="http://www.fleecefun.com/free-printable-fall-banner-welcome-fall-collection.html" target="_blank">printable banner</a> to the <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-build-chunky-salvage-style-shelf.html" target="_blank">chunky shelf</a>.<br />
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Other things got moved around...and now some</div>
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orange candles glow here on a side table.</div>
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I love putting little pumpkins in this big lantern.</div>
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One major difference this year...I got <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-painted-lady-dresser-update.html" target="_blank">the dresser painted last winter</a>!</div>
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I am loving it...and it looks so cozy and warm over there.</div>
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<i>...let them</i>, I say...I will keep the things I love about fall...</div>
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the warm, rich colors that evoke thoughts of falling leaves and</div>
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crunching through cornfields on a cool autumn night bundled up for a hayride!</div>
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Ooooh...and hot apple cider and pumpkin bread...and caramel apples...</div>
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Aaaahhhh...I feel refreshed already.</div>
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<i>Take that</i>, summer!</div>
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I found this cute pom pom garland <i>on clearance </i>this past weekend.</div>
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Some time this past year, I spray painted the shutters...</div>
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they were bright white and chippy...but too white.</div>
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the chippy-ness beneath the thin coat of paint.</div>
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Warm, rich, cozy...</div>
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I hope you've enjoyed this little jaunt into fall.<br />
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If you pretend not to notice the dust on my black tables...<br />
I'll pretend to feel really bad about its existence.<br />
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I have a Halloween-ish treat coming up next,<br />
so don't forget to check back with me soon!<br />
Have a great weekend.<br />
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Doing my best tour guide impressions here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2014/10/amaze-me-monday-80.html" target="_blank">Dwellings</a><br />
<a href="http://gracelangdon.blogspot.com/2014/10/making-monday-61.html" target="_blank">Kitchen Table Art</a><br />
<a href="http://upcycledtreasures.com/2014/10/the-makers-link-party-39/" target="_blank">Upcycled Treasures</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-140/" target="_blank">Stone Gable</a><br />
<a href="http://sandandsisal.com/2014/10/inspire-monday-29.html" target="_blank">Sand and Sisal</a><br />
<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/10/238th-inspire-me-tuesday_13.html" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a><br />
<a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2014/10/time-sparkle-link-party-82/" target="_blank">Love Grows Wild</a><br />
<a href="http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/fall-into-the-holidays-4-3/" target="_blank">Horrific Knits</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sowderingabout.com/2014/10/awesome-things-tuesday_14.html" target="_blank">Sowdering About</a><br />
<a href="http://justagirlandherblog.com/hit-me-with-your-best-shot-40/" target="_blank">Just a Girl and Her Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/2014/10/vignettes-of-fall.html" target="_blank">Ivy and Elephants</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftyallieblog.com/2014/10/worthwhile-wednesdays-39.html" target="_blank">Crafty Allie</a><br />
<a href="http://asimplepantry.com/2014/10/create-share-diy-recipe-party-27.html" target="_blank">A Simple Pantry</a><br />
<a href="http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-no-69/" target="_blank">The Blissful Bee</a><br />
<a href="http://www.carissamiss.com/2014/10/outside-box-no-6.html" target="_blank">Carissa Miss</a><br />
<a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2014/10/treasure-hunt-thursday-177-and.html" target="_blank">From My Front Porch to Yours</a><br />
<a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2014/10/16/creative-inspirations-linky-party-106/" target="_blank">Embracing Change</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thenewlywedpilgrimage.com/moonlight-mason-jars/link-party-77-diy-halloween-decorations/" target="_blank">The Newlywed Pilgrimage</a><br />
<a href="http://saving4six.com/2014/10/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-1015.html" target="_blank">Saving 4 Six</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lambertslately.com/2014/10/create-it-thursday-76-plus-features.html" target="_blank">Lamberts Lately</a><br />
<a href="http://livelaughrowe.com/meet-the-parents-party-time/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a><br />
<a href="http://www.craftsalamode.com/2014/10/what-to-do-weekends-94.html" target="_blank">Crafts a la Mode</a><br />
<a href="http://akadesign.ca/weekend-retreat-link-party-89/" target="_blank">AKA Design</a><br />
<a href="http://craftdictator.com/2014/10/16/craft-frenzy-friday-62/" target="_blank">Craft Dictator</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2014/10/inspire-please-linky-party-29/" target="_blank">Liz Marie Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://lollyjane.com/creative-collection-group-link-party-23/" target="_blank">Lolly Jane</a></div>
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In 35 minutes or less you can make this</div>
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awesomely delicious <i>one pan</i> Skillet Lasagna!<br />
No kidding.<br />
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In a LARGE skillet, this one is 14"...</div>
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brown and crumble your meat...in this case,</div>
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ground turkey and bulk Italian sausage.</div>
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At this time also add the garlic, onion, and salt to taste.<br />
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While the meat is cooking, assemble your cheese ingredients.<br />
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Add the extra spices now if you are going to.</div>
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Dump in your noodles, stir and make sure they're all covered with sauce.</div>
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Cook according to noodle box instructions.<br />
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Meanwhile...stir together your ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.</div>
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Then mix in the fresh ground pepper, parsley, and salt to taste.</div>
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Don't forget to stir the noodles occasionally.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Skillet Lasagna</b></span><br />
<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/themoonandme2/35-minute-skillet-lasagna" target="_blank">click here for a printable version</a> <i>(print page link at bottom of page)</i></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1 lb ground turkey</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 lb bulk ground Italian sausage</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">3 cloves garlic, minced, pressed, smushed (or 2 tsp jar or dried for faster service)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tbsp dried, minced onions.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 jar spaghetti sauce (I use Classico roasted tomato and garlic. NO added sugar...tastes YUMMY!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">3 cups water</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">8-10 oz. broken lasagna noodles OR <i>mini</i> bowtie pasta...it works <i>perfectly</i>!!!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano, and thyme, <i>optional</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup whole ricotta cheese</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, extra for sprinkling</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tbsp dried parsley</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">salt to taste</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">In a LARGE skillet,brown and crumble your meat. At this time also add the garlic, onion, and salt to taste. While the meat is cooking, assemble your cheese ingredients.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">When the meat is done, stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Add the extra spices now if you are going to. Dump in your noodles, stir and make sure they're all covered with sauce. Cook according to noodle box instructions...about 9-10 minutes.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Meanwhile...stir together your ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. Then mix in the fresh ground pepper, parsley, and salt to taste. Don't forget to stir the noodles occasionally.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">When the noodle timer goes off, drop the cheese mixture in small clumps all over your noodle/sauce/meat concoction. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella if so desired. Set heat on lowest setting, or turn off...cover with the lid...and let sit 10 minutes so the cheese can melt.</li>
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This recipe makes a BUNCH!<br />
But it's good for leftovers, too.<br />
A tasty homemade dinner in less than 35 minutes.</div>
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I told you it could be done...but I bet you didn't believe me.</div>
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Sorry, I can't help with the clean up.</div>
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<i>Or: </i> <b>I Was a DIYer Before It Was Cool</b>...<br />
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Maybe that was a bit dramatic.<br />
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I've always been "crafty" and I don't mean sly.<br />
At least as far as you know.<br />
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For many years I would make one of the<br />
Christmas gifts I gave out to everyone each year.<br />
Then something strange happened and I don't<br />
seem to have time for that anymore.<br />
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When I was in high school I found this awesome lantern at a garage sale.<br />
It was baby blue, poor thing.<br />
I sanded it, sprayed it a muted metallic gold...<br />
and started <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/09/confessions-of-spray-paint-addict.html" target="_blank">my love affair with spray paint</a>.<br />
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It's all downhill from there...<br />
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So...here are a few things I did before there was an everlasting record on the interwebs:<br />
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We bought in the height of the "everything must be Hunter Green" years.</div>
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It had green legs and a stained top.</div>
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Armless Windsor chairs that matched.</div>
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About 8 or 9 years ago I got sick and tired of that green paint.</div>
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I took it all out onto the front porch...took it apart and started painting.</div>
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I sanded the top of the table, which may or may not</div>
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have had a large burn area from a candle mishap.</div>
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(You know, the kind you cover up with a placemat and large hurricane)</div>
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I used a stain/poly combo which I wasn't thrilled about but it was okay.</div>
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It could use a light sanding and new coat now.</div>
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It was an amazing difference and we've loved it ever since.</div>
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The table is great and sturdy, the chairs have since been</div>
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For a long time, in our old house, I used this old</div>
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Now everyone thinks it's a fresh, new idea or something. :)</div>
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It now sits at the end of my bed and serves as a bench of sorts.</div>
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Jon and I built this rustic baker's rack from cedar fence planks about 10 years ago.</div>
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(so, sorry, no build plans, we just winged it)</div>
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It has a Z back like a barn door and is super sturdy.</div>
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In other kitchen news...although I don't have a picture...</div>
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in our old house...we used an antique ladder over the island as a pot rack.</div>
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It.Was.Awesome!!!!!</div>
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Don't ask me why there's a rainbow sock monkey in the kitchen.</div>
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I'm about to make you jealous.</div>
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See my antique wire locker baskets?</div>
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I've had them for a long while. Before they were all the rage.</div>
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They're awesome for cookbooks and cloth napkins.</div>
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I paid about $30 <i>for all 3</i> including shipping.</div>
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This chalkboard I made before the chalkboard craze.</div>
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in some fashion somewhere...even in print ads.</div>
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Yes, it might be time for the grapes to go...I told you it was a while ago.</div>
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Not long after we moved in to this house,</div>
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we did a little update to the master closet.</div>
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It's an odd shape, and when you opened the door {inward, no less}</div>
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you couldn't get to anything behind the door.</div>
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You would have to go in, back against the wall, and close the door.</div>
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We just took the stinkin' door off...</div>
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hung a small rod on the inside of the closet and hung spa-like curtains...</div>
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which is perfect since it is off <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/06/master-bath-mini-makeover-part-2-reveal.html" target="_blank">the master bath</a>.</div>
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I know some of you don't like those wire shelves you see here, but believe me...</div>
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they work very well for us. We redesigned the inner space so there are</div>
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2 levels of hanging on the left, one on the right for longer things...</div>
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and shelves along the back wall and up top.</div>
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I'd give you a closer look, but it's usually a disaster anyway. :)</div>
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Here's a copycat project I did when we when we moved in.</div>
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I love the <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/pet-food-canisters--galvanized-steel-finish/11837" target="_blank">pet food tins from Ballard,</a> but really...</div>
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who is going to pay $45 for a tin can to put cat food in?</div>
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I got a big popcorn tin from a candy store...pretty cheap...</div>
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Mine was about half of theirs...and it matches the food bowls.</div>
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And, it's bigger...probably the $54 size!</div>
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Essie likes to sit up here when she thinks I'm neglecting my<br />
feeding duties and remind me, loudly, that she can see<br />
the fishie in the bottom of her bowl.<br />
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She doesn't quite get the fact that with her fuzzy butt<br />
on top of the can, I can't get to the food anyway.<br />
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This fold down front secretary desk has been mine since high school.</div>
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It was white with gold detailing...French Provincial that matched my canopy bed.</div>
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Yes, I did. And you're wishing you had one, too.</div>
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I painted it...omg...</div>
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so long ago I can't quite remember...maybe 17 or 18 years.</div>
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I even used a crackle medium and antiquing glaze.</div>
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It might be time for another change.</div>
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I changed all the hardware...filling screw holes</div>
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and re-drilling for the new handles.</div>
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I was so proud.</div>
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This is certainly not a comprehensive list...<br />
some things I just don't have pictures of.<br />
Like: 1. When we moved in to our OLD house...<br />
which was a rental with a flexible agreement I won't get into...<br />
we had to gut half the bathroom and install a new shower surround and sub floor.<br />
Not to mention paint over some cow stencils with angry red udders. :)<br />
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2. I used to use a real tree branch as a curtain rod in our "nature" bathroom.<br />
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3. We laid a herringbone brick patio there from some leftover building bricks.<br />
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And all the other little things that are always<br />
going on but not always worthy of documenting.<br />
You know, like the fact that I am currently attempting<br />
to organize our kitchen cabinets.<br />
That seemed like a better option than trying to steam the<br />
wallpaper border off the walls in Sara's bathroom so I can paint. :)<br />
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Wish me luck!<br />
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Have you ever heard of <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/" target="_blank">Hometalk</a>?</div>
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Well....it's pretty awesome!</div>
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It's all things home and garden...remodels, makeovers, inspiration.</div>
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It includes posts from pros, bloggers, <i>and</i> non-bloggers.</div>
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It's an awesome resource for DIYers and gawkers alike.</div>
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I was recently asked to curate a board all about</div>
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It started with that shiny, <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-beauty-aid-for-your-kitchenaid.html" target="_blank">red KitchenAid mixer</a>...and snowballed.</div>
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These updates are all pretty simple...and most of them only involve <i>paint</i>.</div>
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We all know the transforming magic of paint.</div>
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<b>Here are a few of my favorites</b>:</div>
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This <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/2341468/garage-entry-makeover" target="_blank">garage entry makeover</a> from <a href="http://beinghomedecor.com/" target="_blank">Being Home</a></div>
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would be a happy greeting every day.</div>
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I love how this <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/4073617/porch-stripes-painting-diy" target="_blank">striped, painted porch</a></div>
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Can you believe the difference in this</div>
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<a href="http://www.hometalk.com/3045925/out-with-the-brick-in-with-the-gray" target="_blank">painted fireplace</a> from <a href="http://involvingcolor.com/involvinghome/blog/" target="_blank">Involving Home</a>?</div>
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This one isn't paint...but it's so pretty...</div>
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this <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/884691/simple-and-cheap-bookcase-makeover" target="_blank">fabric backed bookcase</a> from <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/behindthebiggreendoor" target="_blank">Suga</a></div>
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Whew...it was hard to pick my favorites...</div>
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To see the details on these and all 18 easy updates,</div>
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Summer might be almost over,</div>
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I had this hankerin' for some cheesecake ice cream...<br />
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Now, in my best mad scientist voice I will tell you...</div>
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THEEES EES ZA YUMMIEST ICE CREAM EVVVVVVER...BWA-HA-HA-HA!</div>
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It was too good not to share.<br />
I scooped up a pint and took it to the neighbors along with some cookie bars.<br />
They have been awesome and I couldn't think of a tastier way to say "thank you."<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups heavy cream</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup milk</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 large eggs</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tsp pure vanilla</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">8 oz cream cheese, softened</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 pint strawberries {fresh or frozen}</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tbsp lemon juice</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers</li>
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<li>In a heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs until well blended. Whisk in the cream, milk, and 1 cup sugar.</li>
<li>Slowly heat to a simmer, stirring frequently...let cook at a bubble about a minute. Stir in the vanilla. Remove from heat.</li>
<li>Cut the cream cheese into chunks and stir into the hot cream mixture until mostly smooth. Cool mixture completely in the fridge.</li>
<li>Using a hand blender, chop strawberries with remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon juice. Leave them a little chunky. Crumble the graham crackers...but don't make them too fine. I just beat them on the counter with my hand. :)</li>
<li>When the cream mixture is completely cool...add to your ice cream maker. Mine takes about 15-20 minutes...after about 10 minutes, I added 1/4 cup or so of the strawberry mix and half of the graham crackers.</li>
<li>Add the remaining graham crackers close to the end. Swirl in the remaining strawberry mix with a spoon when you transfer it to a freezer container. </li>
<li>Eat it right away as a soft serve or stick it in the freezer for later!</li>
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I know, it seems like a lot of instructions, but it's really simple and totally worth it!</div>
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How about you, would you share?</div>
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Labor Day is just begging for ice cream!</div>
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Have a fabulous holiday weekend!</div>
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When I told you about our new <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/08/planked-wall-bathroom-makeover.html" target="_blank">planked wall bathroom</a> a couple weeks ago,</div>
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Yeah, well...it just took me a little longer than expected.</div>
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Shocking, I know. :)</div>
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As a refresher, here is the before and after:</div>
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Of course you know that with any good makeover project,</div>
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you've got to tear some stuff up first!</div>
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Removing this ceramic tile from the backsplash was NO fun.</div>
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As you can see, I got a little brutish and took out a big chunk of drywall.</div>
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I filled it in with some plaster filler and smoothed</div>
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it before we put the planks up, don't worry.</div>
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This was some super duper adhesive on these puppies...that was the problem.</div>
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We have these mini pry bars...but the combination of the extra strong glue</div>
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and apparently soft drywall caused me to find inventive ways to get the tiles off.</div>
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I used a small board to aid with leverage and protect the wall behind.</div>
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There may have been chisels and a hammer involved, too.</div>
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This totally made me rethink the possibility of taking out the tiles</div>
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I think I mentioned that once I started painting I wasn't<br />
totally sure I still was in love with my paint choice.<br />
I mean, it <i>has been</i> two years since I bought this paint.<br />
By the way, this is <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_34143-4-30019ACHOCOLATETURTL_0__?productId=3813115" target="_blank">Chocolate Turtle from Valspar</a>, color matched in Behr.<br />
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Once we got the planks on the walls, the world began to right itself.</div>
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I could see my vision becoming reality and all was well.</div>
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These are <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_304511-17587-KNCDNVG08_4294934297__?productId=3056265&Ntt=cedar+tongue+and+groove&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dcedar%2Btongue%2Band%2Bgroove&facetInfo=" target="_blank">cedar v-groove planks</a> from Lowe's.</div>
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They come in a pack of 6 I think...and are eight feet long.</div>
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The Lowe's website doesn't show a picture of the pack,</div>
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so there's no visual for that...sorry.</div>
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Also...I neglected to take any process pictures.</div>
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I am sometimes a sorry excuse for a DIY blogger. :)</div>
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But not to fear, they are really simple to put up.<br />
They are tongue and groove and the pack gives the basic guidelines for installation.<br />
We used long finishing nails and went right into the studs.<br />
Don't use adhesive unless you know for sure you'll <i>never</i> take them down!<br />
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Jon helped a lot with the planking...because it was just easier with two sets of hands.<br />
Especially when you're trying to use the level and hammer at the same time.<br />
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Our biggest challenge was that the boards are not all exactly the same height.<br />
Because of that, there was some finagling at the corners<br />
to get them to line up as closely as possible.<br />
You can see the corner above is not perfect.<br />
We ripped a narrow board to place there knowing it<br />
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Which I also did not document.</div>
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But really...measure trim...cut trim...<a href="http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/12/4/pg_ca_all_p_tube_clr/overview/Loctite-Power-Grab-All-Purpose-Clear-Construction-Adhesive-Squeeze-Tube.htm" target="_blank">attach to mirror</a>...paint.</div>
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or even a thick outlet or light switch...you'll need to remember to</div>
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Once everything was up, I filled nail holes, filled gaps, filled knot holes...</div>
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with nail hole filler and paintable caulk...and sanded till my arm nearly fell off!</div>
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My arm did NOT fall off...guess the time at the gym is good for something!</div>
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I did use a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-Qt-White-B-I-N-Shellac-Interior-and-Spot-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-00904/100398380" target="_blank">coat of primer</a> on the cedar.</div>
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One of the things talked about was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Environmental-Technology-4-Ounce-Pour-On-Finish/dp/B000LNUBKU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1408456385&sr=8-5&keywords=envirotex+lite+resin" target="_blank">Envirotex Pour On Resin</a>.</div>
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I love the way it filled itself in against the wall and the sink...seamless.</div>
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However, trying to get all the air bubbles out was a pain in the rear.</div>
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It pours on, so the top levels beautifully when you spread it a little...</div>
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but then you have to be vigilant on the sides and edges.</div>
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I don't know what I could have done differently, but am open to suggestions as to how to fix it.<br />
It's also <i>very </i>shiny...high gloss. Which I knew it would be.<br />
Even when it's cured, it looks like it's wet.<br />
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There are instructions on the box to achieve a satin finish...<br />
How did that work out you ask? Not so well...but I'm still brainstorming.<br />
So...I would not use this again for this application, but it would be awesome<br />
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Below is how it looks now...but still not the final product...</div>
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as I'm still looking for the best solution.</div>
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Here is a close up of the top trim and corners.</div>
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This odd angled wall made measurements fun to figure out!</div>
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You can see how the mirror framed tucked into the planking and trim.</div>
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The counter and cabinet got a coat of primer before paint.<br />
This <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-1-Qt-White-B-I-N-Shellac-Interior-and-Spot-Exterior-Primer-and-Sealer-00904/100398380" target="_blank">BIN primer</a> is the best for glossy surfaces like cabinets.<br />
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It doesn't even look like the same unit.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/universal/universal-metallic-spray-paint/" target="_blank">Rustoleum's metallic paint and primer in one</a> is my favorite ORB.</div>
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This canvas is a custom piece of art I made myself!</div>
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I created it using basically <a href="http://lakegirlpaints.blogspot.com/2014/06/coffee-sign-good-company-sanding-canvas.html" target="_blank">this method from Lake Girl Paints</a>.</div>
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I can't describe to you how awesome it looks.</div>
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It is an excerpt from a poem called <a href="http://www.best-poems.net/mary_oliver/poem-13085.html" target="_blank">Starlings in Winter</a> by <a href="http://maryoliver.beacon.org/aboutmary/" target="_blank">Mary Oliver</a>...</div>
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who I discovered, when looking this up, was born in Maple Heights, OH...</div>
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which is a neighboring city to my hometown of Twinsburg.</div>
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Crazy, huh?</div>
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The wreath was in here before, but it looks so much better in its new surroundings.</div>
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The basket with towels is from TJMaxx.</div>
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The faucet is one of two I picked up for a song on the discontinued rack.</div>
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I know the planking ran about $100 for all we needed.</div>
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That did not include the trim and baseboards.</div>
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Might it have been cheaper to rip thin boards</div>
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ourselves and space them with a nickel?</div>
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Probably.</div>
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I just wanted to let you know what we like and what we used.</div>
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I'm trying to find my notes from this delicious Bourbon Cedar Salmon I made...</div>
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if and when I do...you'll be seeing it here!</div>
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The looooooong awaited day has arrived!</div>
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I am finally posting the makeover of the hallway bathroom.</div>
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Yes, I bought the paint almost 2 years ago...<br />
I was reminded of this fact when I was looking back at <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/08/paint-your-wagon-or-at-least-your.html" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">this post </a>today.</div>
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Judge all you want, it was worth the wait!<br />
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My house is never going to be a cottage, I get that...<br />
but there's no reason I can't make it feel like one.<br />
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Back in MAY...yes, May...</div>
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since I'd just pulled a chunk of plaster out of the wall.</div>
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I'm going to show you all the pretty stuff today...</div>
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totally boring...plain.</div>
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I LoOoOoOove this forged iron hook I found on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/116471625/toilet-paper-holder-wrought-iron-leaf?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">Etsy</a> for the TP.</div>
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It's like the perfect finishing touch.</div>
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When I first laid out the plans for this bathroom,<br />
my husband did this one eyebrow up thing and just said...<br />
Are you sure?<br />
:)<br />
Of course I am <strike>(almost positively sure)</strike>!<br />
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Now, he thinks it's as awesome as I do.<br />
He can't wait to show people when they come over.<br />
How about you?<br />
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Stay tuned...<br />
I promised I would do a behind the scenes<br />
with some of the details...and I certainly will.<br />
<i>Update: <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2014/08/planked-wall-bathroom-behind-scenes.html" target="_blank">click here for the behind the scenes post</a>.</i><br />
Until then...remember:<br />
That if the shoe were on the other foot, you would probably walk funny.<br />
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-55790012220245846942014-07-25T07:00:00.000-06:002014-07-30T06:50:47.249-06:00Moonlighting<script async="" data-pin-height="28" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
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Howdy, howdy!</div>
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I've decided to start a new random series...</div>
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<em>Moonlighting</em><br />
No, Bruce Willis will not be making a guest appearance.<br />
Too bad, huh?<br />
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I haven't had as much time as I'd like to work on projects...</div>
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But I miss you guys and thought it might be fun to just share</div>
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some randomness and things I'm loving at the moment.<br />
<strike>Maybe</strike> Most likely even some silliness. </div>
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This definitely falls under the "things in life that make me happy" heading.<br />
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Without further ado, on with the first installment:<br />
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In my office at work, there is a chalkboard.<br />
Once upon a time it was a white board.<br />
No one ever used it...so I painted it with chalkboard paint and<br />
now I have fun bringing a little happiness to our sometimes dreary days.<br />
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This is how it looks for the summer.</div>
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What I'm reading...<br />
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The 23rd alphabet mystery from Sue Grafton...<a href="http://suegrafton.com/book-display.php?ISBN=0425271579&title_key=w" target="_blank">W is for Wasted</a>.<br />
I've enjoyed sleuthing with Kinsey over the years.<br />
Sometimes she irritates me, but I like her.<br />
This book has been very engaging, with good character development.<br />
I love when a book is a good read, continually moving and not necessarily easy,<br />
but smooth reading, while still having extensive use of vocabulary.<br />
I love words you can sink your teeth in to!<br />
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A freezable gel container to keep your milk<br />
cold so you can eat cereal at your desk?<br />
Yes, please!<br />
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Look! It even comes with its own folding spoon!<br />
Not that I'd use it.<br />
My family, and several others, tease me<br />
because I don't like to eat with plastic utensils.<br />
I've even been called a princess because of this preference.<br />
Hrmph.<br />
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My husband thinks it's funny to quote this line:<br />
<em>I'm not a policeman, I'm a princess!</em><br />
{Name that movie!}<br />
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Sara asked for <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/magic-bullet-reg-black-edition-express-blender-and-mixer-system/1040413686?Keyword=magic+bullet" target="_blank">one of these</a> for her birthday.<br />
I had a coupon and a gift card so it was a done deal.<br />
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We've been enjoying lots of fruit smoothies thanks to her birthday gift.<br />
Bonus: she has so much fun using it, she always offers to make them!<br />
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Speaking of Sara...<br />
We've been having a lot of fun this summer checking<br />
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TheMoonAndMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607706770042543739noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307068889353982800.post-2243742954186235142014-07-12T06:00:00.000-06:002014-07-12T06:00:04.341-06:00I Am Today's Feature on Remodelaholic!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Independence Day!</div>
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Happy 4th of July!</div>
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Freedom to chase whatever dreams we have...</div>
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Freedom to worship in the manner we choose...</div>
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Freedom of speech, even if it bites us in the butt...</div>
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Freedom to do so many things we take for granted every day...</div>
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We spent our morning watching the Greeley Stampede Parade...</div>
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I'd bet you don't have longhorns in <i>your</i> local parade...</div>
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Have a safe and happy holiday!</div>
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And don't forget...</div>
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It takes a <i>really long time</i> for eyebrows to grow back!</div>
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sharing here:</div>
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<a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/2014/07/and-fork-ran-away-with-spoon.html" target="_blank">Ivy and Elephants</a></div>
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