tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52102930128281900092024-03-05T01:16:51.909-05:00a designer mommy's worldI'm a Mommy that has the love of everything homemade, designing, art, fashion, etc etc because the list is ever so long for a woman who always has 5 million projects at hand and can never get enough of it! loves to dabble in all crafts at least once, teaching oneself, learning own ropes, always seeking more creative outlets. what would my life be without all this wonderful stuff?!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-40165598205446944952012-04-05T14:32:00.000-04:002012-04-05T14:32:09.268-04:00I was included in "April's Showers Treasury - 04.04.12" on Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1qLea46io93uu4ypYziKIwoNtEAy-JZ109-cyB3uQQCYsN7HkCckUC0DHidcH8hZ8dL5Ie4knzTbBwZKL8s6wQsSgaoHQj25QdTNO9BY3rCT07UdEfPU5YSwvEuLMhAfKEFOiFnQzI8/s1600/AprilShowersTreasury12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1qLea46io93uu4ypYziKIwoNtEAy-JZ109-cyB3uQQCYsN7HkCckUC0DHidcH8hZ8dL5Ie4knzTbBwZKL8s6wQsSgaoHQj25QdTNO9BY3rCT07UdEfPU5YSwvEuLMhAfKEFOiFnQzI8/s400/AprilShowersTreasury12.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">see the treasury ---> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY3NzQ1NDV8MjY2MDY5MjM0Mg/aprils-showers">here</a> :)</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-20177788103184832592012-03-05T17:10:00.000-05:002012-03-05T17:10:52.533-05:00Orange Etsy Treasury - March 3, 2012I was included in this great treasury on Etsy - made by bittersweetdesign. See it here ---> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTU4OTQwMnwyMzM3OTc1NDk1/orange">:)</a><br />
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Love, Love it! So many open possibilities for bed sheets! I started with this robot theme for Sam, he loves Transformers, so that worked & I loved the bright colors! I got 2 yards, but should've gotten 2 1/2 to make the pillowcase. Though I made the pillowcase work with other scrap fabric I had. Next one will be with fire trucks as requested. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">:)</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-40252518938820830692012-02-15T13:20:00.000-05:002012-02-15T13:20:55.300-05:00Houndstooth Gift Tags, Pink Family - New Etsy Listing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHYuVZ6PmdvjV1h6jAdiT12i2UZMGXdt1n-yAmaME9Nhep2ZOMh68G9gggRm-3THAYJTc15qx2O1P8_fOu1jAfe6SYuM6GTheuanbSz6TSQzduSIKxBPzg1fhsoW7hEP6g6QauKPpAak/s1600/HT_GC1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHYuVZ6PmdvjV1h6jAdiT12i2UZMGXdt1n-yAmaME9Nhep2ZOMh68G9gggRm-3THAYJTc15qx2O1P8_fOu1jAfe6SYuM6GTheuanbSz6TSQzduSIKxBPzg1fhsoW7hEP6g6QauKPpAak/s400/HT_GC1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Houndstooth Gift Tags, Set of 8 ---> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93061393/houndstooth-gift-tags-pink-family-set-of">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">1. Spread the oats on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes at 300 degrees, stirring often.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">2. Repeat with the nuts and coconut, being careful that they don't burn.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">3. In a food processor, give the nuts and coconut a few pulses to break them up into smaller pieces. Then pulse 1/2 c of the oats until they are finely ground.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">4. Mix both oats, the nuts, cranberries and cinnamon in a large bowl.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">5. In a small saucepan, cook the honey, butter, brown sugar and salt over medium heat until it bubbles. Let it bubble for about a minute and remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir well.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">6. Spray an 8"x8" baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">7. Pour the honey mixture over dry mixture in bowl. Toss well until everything's coated.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;">8. Turn the mixture out into the pan. Put a plastic baggy over your hand and push the granola down into the pan until it's well packed.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9. Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for a few hours then slice into bars. Wrap in wax paper or store in an airtight container.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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In November, I made Apple Cider Donuts and they were very yummy. These are on my Do-Every-Fall-List. Yes, I have one of those lists, don't you? :) I followed this bloggers recipe <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/10/apple-cider-doughnuts/#more-5067">"Smitten Kitchen"</a> that I saw on pinterest. Kudos to her!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you had a FuN & SaFe HaLLoWeeN!! :)</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-52571483735341222722011-10-19T15:53:00.000-04:002011-10-19T15:53:18.506-04:00New Etsy Listing - Damask Wedding Invite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIoGHDHRgBZW4kHNHvn__195eyGzc6FAUaUHXfwcRmlR6tg4o1kaVXzoF7DYjZcZ18EFv2jbKFWnI0N11HWqRmvbU-SRWCTnfPHX1uZ52cP9DoVRtLstE9V0OnEPLjaFggegQyUSuWvI/s1600/Damask_WedInvite_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIoGHDHRgBZW4kHNHvn__195eyGzc6FAUaUHXfwcRmlR6tg4o1kaVXzoF7DYjZcZ18EFv2jbKFWnI0N11HWqRmvbU-SRWCTnfPHX1uZ52cP9DoVRtLstE9V0OnEPLjaFggegQyUSuWvI/s400/Damask_WedInvite_web.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Buy it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84224870/wedding-invitation-damask-custom-colors">here</a> or see other styles of invitations.</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-71483130440146215572011-10-12T20:33:00.000-04:002011-10-12T20:33:22.276-04:00Featured in an Etsy Halloween Treasury - 10.12.11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm10LWCCI3kNoEkIEdRCZmgLFhcD_tn-QwYhG3cBxWxSLbXnjS1xd0EpeReiJ9qdlbVcI8v4g6NfS2szbuaYAGAKeuk44Dh8J5zuI5cHGM4gA9qqWlR27ICcqUgsMMzOejW6wD2sVIY4/s1600/InHalloweenTreasury.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm10LWCCI3kNoEkIEdRCZmgLFhcD_tn-QwYhG3cBxWxSLbXnjS1xd0EpeReiJ9qdlbVcI8v4g6NfS2szbuaYAGAKeuk44Dh8J5zuI5cHGM4gA9qqWlR27ICcqUgsMMzOejW6wD2sVIY4/s400/InHalloweenTreasury.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEzNzk4NDZ8ODcwMDI1ODIx/archive-your-witches-and-goblins">here</a> to check out the other items.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BambinasBoutique">Bambina's Boutique</a> :)</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-21270620386992886512011-10-12T16:40:00.000-04:002011-10-12T16:40:01.570-04:002 Days Couponing.... Yes I have Started :)I said I wouldn't bother with coupons, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BUT</span> I <b>NEED</b> to and so far I have saved quit a bit and have a great stock piling! :) I've always shop sales, now I just add coupons and only buy if there are coupons... well some things you will need, ex. milk and don't have a coupon - those are exceptions...<br />
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I'm going to a Coupon Party with the good ol' Extreme Couponer <a href="http://www.ilovetogossip.com/">Chrystie Corns</a> this weekend & am pretty anxious. But I couldn't wait - I saw too many sales! So I looked up some help and found a blog with a <a href="http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/beginners-guide-to-coupons/">Couponing 101 for Beginners</a> & started reading.... I fast forwarded through the weeks and I'm pretty satisfied with my results so far - this is what came of the past 2 days....<br />
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Day 1: Rite Aid & Family Dollar<br />
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At Rite Aid, they have a wonderful Wellness Card program that saves you bunches of $, sign up if you haven't already! (You earn +Up dollars to use on your next purchase.) So with the Well Card, Sales & Coupons - it makes for great savings... but on my first day I was starting small....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c19eJslW7bDNytLsP_gFUKLLmy4ujETlAybKikLLPWkPMUKAAuPmd6_jCzp0vwLFegQd5f8QFBQxUkShM8leUuMgpPdWasStkX03z9JZQ1F3sKOHz914cIvc9CpxSap0oF-Bkmb4Fxw/s1600/coupons_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c19eJslW7bDNytLsP_gFUKLLmy4ujETlAybKikLLPWkPMUKAAuPmd6_jCzp0vwLFegQd5f8QFBQxUkShM8leUuMgpPdWasStkX03z9JZQ1F3sKOHz914cIvc9CpxSap0oF-Bkmb4Fxw/s320/coupons_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did 2 transactions.... the first one I bought the Blistex & Burt's Bees Cough Drops. The Blistex was $1.49 on Sale (Orig $2.99) and you got $1.49 +Up, the B.B. Drops were $1.49 on Sale (Orig $1.99) and you got $1.49 +Up. So in this transaction I spent $3.13 with tax, got $2.98 to spend on my next transaction & saved $2.00. Remember I was starting small. The second one, I needed to get earplugs for my son which were $5.99, Luden's Cough Drops $.99 on Sale (Orig $2.29), Henna Hair Care $2.79. I did not use coupons, just the Wellness Rewards. After sales & my $2.98 +Up the total was $7.28, a savings of $4.28 - it was a start. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mean Green $5.50 with $1 Off Coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dove Cond. $4.00, $3.75 on Sale, $.75 Off Coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Campbell Cream of Mushroom $1.50 for 14.50oz, $.40 Off any 3 Cream of Condensed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Scotch Tape $2.00, $.50 Off Coupon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On this trip I only shopped 1 sale, it was also a beginner trip - I did save $3.40 and got a $5/Off $25 or more for my next purchase! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With 2 transactions, I walked away today with a 60% savings!! Before Sales, Well Card & Coupons the total was $91.80 - After Sales, Well Card & Coupons I paid $31.29!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 Colgate Toothbrushes: 2 for $7.98, $6.00 +Up, $1 Off C, liking paying $.98 for 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 Rite Aid Hand Sanitizer: $1.00 with Well Card (Orig $3.29), Min 4, $4.00 +Up, liking paying $.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Crest: $4.49 (Orig $4.79), $2.00 +Up, $1 Off C, like paying $1.49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oral B Toothbrush: (they had no Scope, so I opted for this even though I had no coupon & since they gave me $2 +UP), $4.49 (Orig $6.49), $2.00 +Up, like paying $2.49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 Cover Girl Makeup: $10.78, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off (Orig $13.58), $8.00 Off C, Paid $2.79</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So for this transaction I paid $26.46, Saved $28.86 & got $14.00 +Up for my next purchase, which was next....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbyfs3GY3wd9Cwvm6lG54uSTGOBYdfrKqOVRuddbGH6RdlArP7IgWJH5PzgYOBODp_5I1HZLofonEW3y8A7JFsKDGtOFCCWzt9TQIClwkYEFxMIAX3adwdBtChYtb3nMsyV_Z30fXosc/s1600/coupons3_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbyfs3GY3wd9Cwvm6lG54uSTGOBYdfrKqOVRuddbGH6RdlArP7IgWJH5PzgYOBODp_5I1HZLofonEW3y8A7JFsKDGtOFCCWzt9TQIClwkYEFxMIAX3adwdBtChYtb3nMsyV_Z30fXosc/s320/coupons3_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 Tres Semme Shampoo, $3.99 ea. w/ Well Card (Orig $5.79ea), Buy 1 Get 1 Free up to $6 C (the cashier honored the $2 extra dollars from the coupon since it was up to $6, some may not do this - she offered, I obliged) = $3.99 for 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 Tres Semme Hairspray, $3.99 ea. w/ Well Card (Orig $5.79ea), Buy 1 Get 1 Free up to $6 C (the cashier honored the $2 extra dollars from the coupon since it was up to $6, some may not do this - she offered, I obliged) = $3.99 for 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pantene Pro-V Shamp & Cond, Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off C (Orig $5.29ea), $1 Off 2 C = $6.93 for 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Werther's Original: 2/$3.00, $1 Off 2 C = $2.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover Girl Mascara: $5.99, $1 Off C = $4.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For this transaction after $14.00 +Up from #1 transaction, Sales, Well Card, Coupons = Paid $4.83, Saved $31.65 (This was my most exciting trip - to see the fact that I only had to pay under $5 for $37.00 worth of stuff!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I also Grocery shopped with sales & coupons and was able to purchase a turkey for $.69/lb with a purchase of $25.00. I bought:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8 Progresso Soups, 4/$5, 2x $1 Off 4 C = $8.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 Hunts 28oz Tomato's, $.99/ea, $1 Off 4 C = $3.00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 Roasting Chickens on Sale, $6/ea = $12.07</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 3pk Yeast Packets, 2/$3, $.40 Off 1 C = $.90</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10lb Turkey = $7.18</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My total before Sales & Coupons was $59.19.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After Sales & Coupons I paid $31.31 with a savings of $27.88, that's roughly 50%! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And that's it, my first Coupon Excursion and I'm sure not my last.... Hope you got inspired!</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-11854926119809979432011-10-05T16:51:00.000-04:002011-10-05T16:51:27.197-04:00New Etsy Listing - 2011 Christmas Card, Fun Theme<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgakOWlh8XQEd6ooe4zOL96v9kw5ddOkfT8NpzAFC7q0L8DS7DJair2foMmMybueMMQu5ipzygeFWnh6t-QRtVsQ8bKCVMp_91bFL3f3P0bipJN9eAKg6OtR74aG6cwf-i2tXeCBflU3o/s1600/Christmas11_02web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgakOWlh8XQEd6ooe4zOL96v9kw5ddOkfT8NpzAFC7q0L8DS7DJair2foMmMybueMMQu5ipzygeFWnh6t-QRtVsQ8bKCVMp_91bFL3f3P0bipJN9eAKg6OtR74aG6cwf-i2tXeCBflU3o/s400/Christmas11_02web.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">link <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83246704/merry-christmas-fun-theme-photo-card">here</a></div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-55720566876216929742011-09-26T21:51:00.000-04:002011-09-26T21:51:10.820-04:00Featured in an Etsy Treasury - 9.26.11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihhT5WKxDvV-3dNYDB0gHunLsOLTLkLXzsNdqpRI4ABFVIKI9lCwGhuwPFq20OHE3aqJTPn2p38Hjhyphenhyphend8uTJR2OszqySvmUH_RtEuWkqAoZxeGoc8qge-r_H4jzXMx0by19E3m0oRTtc/s1600/FortheloveofKyleigh_Treasury.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihhT5WKxDvV-3dNYDB0gHunLsOLTLkLXzsNdqpRI4ABFVIKI9lCwGhuwPFq20OHE3aqJTPn2p38Hjhyphenhyphend8uTJR2OszqySvmUH_RtEuWkqAoZxeGoc8qge-r_H4jzXMx0by19E3m0oRTtc/s400/FortheloveofKyleigh_Treasury.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">see it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTcxNTEzNXw3ODA3Mzc4NDQ/for-the-love-of-kyleigh">here</a>.</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-28092664721936523092011-09-20T17:16:00.000-04:002011-09-20T17:16:40.691-04:00Green Tomato Salsa Verde - RecipeOhhh yummm- this recipe turned out great! My grocery store did not have any Anaheim's but I used another mild pepper and it worked. This salsa has a kick to it - but if whether you want it mild or hot, you can do either or! ENJOY!! :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"></span></div><h4 style="color: #8c8c8c; font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Apple Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.675em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.675em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients</h4><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2 pounds firm, green tomatoes, cored and quartered<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 fresh green Anaheim (or other large, mildly-flavored) chili pepper, stem and seeds removed, quartered<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />3 green jalapeƱo chilies (for a medium-hot salsa) or serrano chilies (for a hotter salsa), stems (and, if preferred, seeds) removed, quartered<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 teaspoon sea salt<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/4 teaspoon ground cumin<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tablespoon olive oil<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />3 tablespoons water<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 teaspoon honey or sugar<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves (coriander greens, dhania, etc.), coarsely chopped</div><div style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><h4 style="color: #8c8c8c; font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Apple Gothic', Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.675em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.675em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Preparation</h4><ol style="margin-bottom: 1.667em; margin-left: 1.667em; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Combine the green tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, garlic, salt, cumin, olive oil, and water in a stock pot. Bring to a boil and cook covered on a medium-low heat burner for approximately ten minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water only if needed to maintain the most minimal broth.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Stir in and simmer for an additional five minutes the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (or sugar), and cilantro. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning, if needed, by adding more lemon juice, honey, and/or salt, to taste.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Spoon the mixture (in batches if necessary) into the container of a food processor or blender and pulse until the salsa reaches the consistency you prefer, either chunky or a smooth puree. Makes approximately one quart of salsa. This recipe may be doubled or tripled.</li>
</ol><div>Recipe from <a href="http://moderncomfortfood.com/2010/09/green-tomato-salsa-verde/">Modern Comfort Food</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> </span></div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-41372841228582281962011-09-20T16:51:00.000-04:002011-09-20T16:51:45.764-04:00New Etsy Listing - 2011 Christmas Card, Tree Trio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqWoifZqhTwNV2HlYj2AEpzsrsIDlheX0vBKZrhp3xQrHawoqYBvu0ypjxOchUdoc06Un5Yr0tLMv91C0410V0mS-gNS0rzxgsXfpfX4C-giPyOX3ln-5kw2KYYlm3kKEF9_lu9VxuVE/s1600/Christmas11_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqWoifZqhTwNV2HlYj2AEpzsrsIDlheX0vBKZrhp3xQrHawoqYBvu0ypjxOchUdoc06Un5Yr0tLMv91C0410V0mS-gNS0rzxgsXfpfX4C-giPyOX3ln-5kw2KYYlm3kKEF9_lu9VxuVE/s400/Christmas11_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">see it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82195521/merry-christmas-tree-trio-holiday-photo">here</a> & more...</div>Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13646060540085764354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210293012828190009.post-46069144422494332422011-09-09T14:52:00.000-04:002011-09-09T14:52:58.778-04:00Before & After: 70's Sewing BenchI collected this old 70's sewing bench from my parents basement. Although it looked horrible it was still very sturdy. It just needed a makeover. I painted a prime coat along with 3 coats of semi-gloss. I replaced the padding and fabric to unveil my new favorite piece of furniture with great storage.... Tada!<br />
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