tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91660382340912818712024-03-14T05:28:11.539-04:00Busy BeesQueen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-5584129708131011722010-11-09T22:36:00.002-05:002010-11-09T22:37:56.926-05:00Operation Christmas Child<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhuAcXRrsM1X-acVP_mhm9vh_YQN8KpbKRsXYtuAklbydAlKOSwZBlBsgmXtOKGs2Lu7XUmKprTxwc1dJNgxNCnOHq27XWvBxcHxcslYaln5o1c-d9kRyFY2QReh6TBawECxdzPssFz8/s1600/MainStory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhuAcXRrsM1X-acVP_mhm9vh_YQN8KpbKRsXYtuAklbydAlKOSwZBlBsgmXtOKGs2Lu7XUmKprTxwc1dJNgxNCnOHq27XWvBxcHxcslYaln5o1c-d9kRyFY2QReh6TBawECxdzPssFz8/s400/MainStory.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>I remember seeing a video years ago about Operation Christmas Child and seeing a group of kids screaming with joy as they unpacked their shoe boxes. In these boxes were simple things like a small doll, or washcloth or a game of jacks or a yo yo, but to them it meant everything.<br />
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I've always had it in the back of my mind as a project that I would like to do and this year is the perfect year to do it with Busy Bee. <br />
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We started around back to school time gathering school supplies on clearance (they are a BIG hit, according to Samaritan's Purse) and have added to our stash with stickers, small toys, hard candy, hygiene items, clothing etc. We now have enough stuff that I think that we will have to pack two or three boxes. <br />
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You can learn more about <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/occ/">Operation Christmas Child</a> here. Be sure to check out ideas for <a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/">what to include in your box.</a><br />
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Samaritan's Purse asks that you donate $7 per box for administrative/shipping costs and if you do it online you can use their new tracking system to "follow your box." If your Busy Bees might be interested in hearing back from your Operation Christmas Child, be sure to include a self addressed stamped envelope and notecard. You just might hear back from your recipient. <br />
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The last step: <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Drop_Off_Locations/">check here for drop-off locations</a>. (Or if you know me IRL, let me know and I can take yours along with ours) :)<br />
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I hope that you will join us in packing a box! I mentioned this to a friend of mine and her kids packed a box in no time with new items from their linen closet, pantry and "gift" stash. She said that it was a lesson learned that things that they weren't even using or had as "extras" could mean a brighter Christmas for a child halfway around the world. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have them clipped up on our blinds. We like to move them around and hunt for them with binoculars. :)We also used the template to create a few for our windows out of black vinyl. You could also use black contact paper or construction paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Head here for the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/clothespin-bats">directions & template.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(My tip: who has time to spray paint clothespins? Seriously... a Sharpie works just fine.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We made these last year for treat giving. Frankensteins from take out boxes. CUTE, cute, & CA-UTE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And as the name of my blog implies, I'm busy.. :) so a few projects didn't make the cut this year for one reaon or another. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-31652240592898139832010-10-30T22:32:00.000-04:002010-10-30T22:32:26.745-04:00Neighborhood Pumpkin Carving ContestSo, last year, 2 of my neighbor friends & I initiated a parade, party & pumpkin carving contest for our neighborhood. We entered 3 pumpkins. <br />
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Our witch was made from a green pumpkin, sported pom pom hair, a hat and nails in the stem for warts. :) This was Busy Bee's creation. I looovved it!<br />
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</div>And our second pumpkin was similar to this ceramic one. I freehanded our last name in chunky letters for the teeth. I loved the way that it turned out & plan to carve it from a foam pumpkin sometime. (lol, by next year hopefully!) <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, one hour, a messy drill, some duct tape, electrical tape, & a few staples later I had a porcupine with half of the lights sticking out/half pulled back through the holes. I was ready to tackle that issue when I decided to test the lights again & plug them in. You guessed it. NOT working!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, I wasn't willing to do it all over again. I quickly moved to Plan B which involves floral foam and multicolored glow sticks. Hey, you try to find 60+ of the same color the night before Halloween. (not easy :) )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aren't these little guys so cute?? Busy Bee & I made these adorable yummy mummy lollipops, although Busy Bee kept teasing me and called them "mommy" lollipops. When we gathered the ingredients together, Busy Bee asked, "Mommy, did you see this on Martha Stewart?" She cracks me up! I don't even watch Martha Stewart... :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found the idea over on <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/halloween-cookie-suckers">How Does She?</a> Be sure to check out their <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/oreo-cookie-sucker-tutorial">Oreo sucker tutorial</a> first.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Head here for the <a href="http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/royal-icing-eyes-inch-white-p-1597.html">Royal Icing eyes</a>. Be sure to order a few extra, because a few broke in transit for us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>I have LOVED this idea for years and years, but just got around to executing it this year. I set out hunting for a SVG file that I could cut with my Cricut & I found one <a href="http://michellesdigitalcreations.blogspot.com/search/label/mice">at Michelle's Adventures with Digital Creations</a>. I literally did a happy dance when I discovered it!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then we set out to place them all over the house... frolicing along the fireplace, scurrying down some steps, dangling from a window sill and about to get into our jar of candy corn. Those peksy little houseguests!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you don't have a Cricut, try this <a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/pdf1/1005_creepymice.pdf">template from Martha Stewart</a> or if you aren't very crafty, you can order them from <a href="http://shop.marthastewart.com/Mice-Silhouettes-Martha-Stewart/A/B003XEJS1W.htm">here.</a> This is now one of my favorite Halloween decor items! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This Halloween I knew that I wanted to create a cute banner that I could enjoy in my home, use as decoration for our preHalloween party and even hang on my garage for the night of trick or treating. I opted for orange and black damask and polkadots for the color and pattern scheme. <br />
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</div>I wish that I could share it with you as a free printable, but unfortunately, I used some licensed papers in this project. Bummer, huh? <br />
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It would be easy enough to create with triangles of scrapbooking paper. I made mine about 4 x 6 in size and strung it on 3 feet of ribbon. <br />
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Our friend Martha has these darling <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/click-print-banner">alphabet templates</a> that would work perfectly for your DIY creation! <br />
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I plan to add a 'Boo" banner to my collection too!<br />
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I simply created the circles in my favorite picture editing software, printed them and punched them out using my 2 inch scallop punch. I suggest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ek-Success-PSPNPCS002-X-Large-Shapers/product-reviews/B001EDVOF2/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">this one.</a> Seriously you need one! You will be dreaming up things to punch.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Whatever you are, be a good one.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Abraham Lincoln</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fast Forward to (*cough*) WalMart (my least favorite place on Earth). What do I spy when Busy Bee heads over to the fish aquariums:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once they were dry, we seasoned them by rubbing chalk on them. This is a VITAL step or else the first thing that you write on them will forever be "ghosted" on the item. Ask me how I know. It has nothing to do with a small piece of furniture in my garage that needs to be repainted. :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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In case you were wondering - the cute little BOO stickers came from Target in their scrapbooking section for .99! I did the same thing last year, but just drew the letters on with a Sharpie. They make me smile everytime I see them!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cute little spiders are too cute & super easy! You just fold a piece of paper in half, trace your Busy Bees hands and cut out (cutting off the thumbs). Add eyes and a smile (if they are friendly spiders like ours!) :) I plan to hang these from fishing line so they look like they are dangling in the corner of the room. For now, they are getting a lot of laughs as we scream like crazy and call for Daddy to come and get the spiders in the dining room. Eeeeek!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>These ghosts are so simple but so cute! I just love how the palm makes little mouths. Looove <br />
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</div>This is my favorite and will definitely be framed and put out year after year.<br />
We did the pumpkin shape by slicing an apple in half and dipping it in paint. I just love all of the characters. Top row: (L to R) Vampire, Witch, A cup (?) :) Bottom Row: (L to R) Bat (on it's side), Cat, Owl<br />
Could these be any cuter??<br />
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Another favorite activity is thumbprint pictures a la Ed Emberly. I just love to do these because all you need is an inkpad or two and a marker and your imagination. Busy Bee's creation didn't photograph well, but here is a pic to give you an idea and inspire you. These little cuties are so adorable! <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_n34hQvM2f2c/SrGjfmreSyI/AAAAAAAABak/HDdUgu-pCDs/SC_HalloweenThumbPreview_thumb%255B2%255D.jpg%3Fimgmax%3D800&imgrefurl=http://www.scrappincop.com/2009/09/halloween-thumbprint-characters.html&usg=__EUooaeHgkNPRS8ZUr-hh27XR4rw=&h=484&w=484&sz=106&hl=en&start=4&sig2=FbPbQz3meQaCeZ2CC4F_uQ&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=P8X3I7TXp3XaRM:&tbnh=129&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ded%2Bemberley%2Bhalloween%2Bthumbprint%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1T4DKUS_enUS265US265%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=ueLATNGaLoH98Aafm4XfBA">Get them here!</a><br />
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If you are a crafty momma like me and you don't have one of his books, you need one! <br />
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To make it easier, I created a BOO packet in an envelope to pass along with the treats. It includes a poem, instructions & the "We've been Booed" signs. Yes, I reallize that some people might compare "booing" to an annoying chain letter... but it's for the kids! And let me tell ya'... Busy Bee loves it! I let her pick the target & what we do for the treat.<br />
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Last night was our first "Booing!" We'll do 2 more to keep the Booing going later in the week. <br />
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I love seeing the excitement & anticipation build. We practice being quiet and make up silent hand signals. So fun! We do not do the "ding, dong, ditch" version that some people do. We leave it at night to be found in the morning. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PIC REMOVED :) </span><span style="font-size: small;">Until after Halloween... we don't want to give ourselves away!!</span><br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.beenbooed.com/">this site</a> for printable poems and ghost signs.<br />
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Here's the little ditty that I compiled from different sources online along with instructions. Feel free to borrow it!<br />
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<em>Since this is the time for goblin and bats</em><br />
<em>Halloween spirits and ghosts and cats...</em><br />
<em>Happenings are silly and witches make brew</em><br />
<em>The following things are the things I wish for you.</em><br />
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<em>May the only spirit you chance to meet</em><br />
<em>Be the spirit of love and friends that are sweet.</em><br />
<em>May the only goblin that comes your way</em><br />
<em>Be this neighborhood ghost that's coming to say: </em><br />
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<em><u><strong>Happy Halloween & Have a Boo-tiful day!</strong></u></em><br />
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<em>So in the next few days, </em><br />
<em>pick a friend down the street</em><br />
<em>and give to them a Halloween treat.</em><br />
<em>Fill this container with goodies galore</em><br />
<em>then leave it for them at their front door.</em><br />
<em>As this pail moves along from friend to friend,</em><br />
<em>All good wishes go on and never end!</em><br />
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Instructions:<br />
1. Enjoy your treats!<br />
2. Post your ghost sign for others to see that you've been BOOED.<br />
3. Feel free to to reuse this container or do something new.<br />
4. Choose a neighbor (or 2) to BOO!<br />
5. Be sure to include with their treat a poem and sign for them to hang.<br />
6. Pass along the envelope with poems and signs for them to use when they boo somebody.<br />
7. Watch as hopefully the BOOING goes aroud the neighborhood.<br />
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Bee Happy,<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-29495168267510363112010-10-20T07:46:00.001-04:002010-10-20T07:46:00.470-04:00Wednesday Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZhzd3nW8Uz6NOFNH9Z7nNu-DvbRPEGDkRQ6K37Ddi47WwCTd4o0aZJX8eTslihzf6ns5Z6k9xE_7LQ297WXXovi-i87y6h8SWyP0nNZsYgBO0_V7CnuM3-QA8M74aKdD7Vu73IlFsVU/s1600/blogbutton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZhzd3nW8Uz6NOFNH9Z7nNu-DvbRPEGDkRQ6K37Ddi47WwCTd4o0aZJX8eTslihzf6ns5Z6k9xE_7LQ297WXXovi-i87y6h8SWyP0nNZsYgBO0_V7CnuM3-QA8M74aKdD7Vu73IlFsVU/s320/blogbutton.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are certain people who bring out the best in you. Just being around them raises your game, makes you a better version of yourself. Let go of those who whittle you down, little by little, to fit you into their smaller experience of the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This has been on my "to try" list for a few weeks. We decided to whip up a batch for a train ride that was coming up. We had to postpone the train ride by a week & thanks to that and some hungry houseguests - we are all out and will have to make another batch!<br />
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A few tips:<br />
We used organic microwave popcorn & I suggest using an unbuttered variety. <br />
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Coat your measuring cups & spoons in nonstick cooking spray. <br />
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Clean up is a breeze! ( I was surprised!) Super hot water loosened everything in a jiffy.<br />
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You'll probably use about 3 bags of the popped popcorn.<br />
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Have enough ingredients on hand because you will be making this again & again.<br />
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If you see a lot of unpopped popcorn, it's worth fishing out the kernels.<br />
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I was worried about how long it would stay fresh for... stored in an airtight container, it stayed fresh for 6 days before it was all gone! :)<br />
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<em>You are welcome! (Because I know you will be thanking me!)</em><br />
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Heard from Busy Bee: "Yummmmmmmmmm this is sooooo good. I can't stop eating it, it's so good! Yummmmm!" {Insert happy noises} I think that you will agree!<br />
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<strong>Ingredients</strong><br />
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1 cup butter <br />
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2 cups brown sugar <br />
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1/2 cup corn syrup <br />
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1 teaspoon salt <br />
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda <br />
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br />
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5 quarts popped popcorn <br />
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<strong>Directions</strong><br />
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In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda. <br />
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Drizzle over popcorn & mix well.<br />
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Place in two large shallow baking dishes and bake in preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces. <br />
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Bee Happy,<br />
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</div>This treat was so fun to make with Busy Bee & was the perfect way to get us in the Halloween spirit! We used Nutella for the eyes & candy corn for the beak, but you could get creative and use lots of things. The best part of this recipe is that you probably have everything that you need in your pantry!<br />
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One quick tip: we froze our crescent rolls for about 10 minutes beforehand & I think that it helped with cutting them.<br />
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These reminded me of elephant ear pastries & got lots of <em>Mmmmmms</em> from our lucky friends & family who got to try them.<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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</div><div class="amount">1 can (8 oz) refrigerated <span style="color: black;">crescent</span> rolls</div><div class="IngredientItem" sizcache="2" sizset="126"><div class="amount">8 candy corn candies</div></div><div class="IngredientItem" sizcache="2" sizset="129"><div class="amount">1tablespoon sugar</div><div class="amount">1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div></div><div class="IngredientItem" sizcache="2" sizset="135"><div class="amount">1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted</div></div><div class="amount" sizcache="2" sizset="138">16 chocolate kisses or M&Ms for the eyes</div><div class="amount" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div class="amount" sizcache="2" sizset="138">DIRECTIONS</div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"><span class="RecipeMethodStep" jquery1286846665554="76">Heat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from can; do not unroll. With serrated knife, cut roll into 16 slices. </span></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"><span class="RecipeMethodStep" jquery1286846665554="78">For each owl, use 2 dough slices. Unroll a 2-inch strip from each. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet with sides touching and 2-inch strips at top center. For owl’s horns, fold strips in half and bend toward outer edges; pinch strips at fold, forming points. For owl’s beak, press 1 fish-shaped cracker, tail end pointing toward top of head, into bottom center of dough. Repeat with remaining dough slices and crackers to make 8 owls, placing owls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.</span> </div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"><span class="RecipeMethodStep" jquery1286846665554="80">In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush owls with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture. </span></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"><span class="RecipeMethodStep" jquery1286846665554="82">Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 2 chocolates on each owl for eyes. Carefully move to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, before serving.</span></div><div class="label" sizcache="2" sizset="138"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-52024836760321628342010-10-08T23:15:00.004-04:002010-10-08T23:23:18.370-04:00Halloween Decor Poster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="400" src="http://sarahjlwest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/keep-calm-and-carry-on.png" width="284" /></div><br />
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I have had this idea on my brain for months and months! Seriously... I have always been a big fan of the "Keep Calm & Carry On" posters. I know, I know - they've been a bit overdone in home decor blog circles, but not in my circle of family and friends. I pictured 3 in different colors hanging in my home office. <br />
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I looked into buying a reproduction or 2 or 3, but couldn't settle on colors. Then I saw a reproduction at Target that wasn't as large or framed the way that I envisioned. I almost bought them though and even had them in my cart. At $14.99 they were a bargain, too!<br />
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Then I decided to do some research and I realized that really with the right font, I could create a decent version myself. I'm a litle bit of a font freak/font-a-holic so I set out to find something that would be close to the original.<br />
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I have seen plenty of customized versions such as this <br />
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for sale on Etsy and the like and I got to wondering about the possibility of copyright infringnement. The general concensus is that the original poster is out of copyright so you may do with it what you will.<br />
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That is when the idea for a halloween version came to me! I figured that I coud whip it up in a matter of a half an hour or so (hunt for the right font included!) but on yet another search for the perfect font, I came across the <a href="http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/">Keep Calm-O-Matic</a> I literally made it in a matter of 30 seconds.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I LOVE it! I plan to print as an 8 x 10 and frame it to hang for this time of year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It should be easy enough for you to reproduce it with the link. But if you prefer, leave your email or email me and I can send you the high resolution file. I think it would be best printed on matte photo paper by a professional photo lab, but you could even print this at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are interested in the history of the poster, be sure to <a href="http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/guide_to_keep_calm.aspx">check it out!</a><ahref="http: guide_to_keep_calm.aspx?="" www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bee Happy,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" /></div>Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-24317409628959488672010-10-08T22:52:00.001-04:002010-10-08T22:53:45.460-04:00I'm back!Not in an "I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack" kinda way, but in a friendly-neighbor-knocking-on-your-back-door kind of way. I'm back & I have missed you!<br />
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I never intended to take such a long break from blogging, but it's been good for several reason. In all honestly, I was feeling a tiny bit "blogged down". Not by my own blog - but by others. You know the ones, with the perfect lighting, great cameras, stunning home decor vignettes... and apparently a few extra hours in the day. When do these ladies have the time to crank out amazing project after project? I have a Cricut sitting in my office closet gathering dust. :(<br />
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Recently though, I reminded myself why I started this blog. For two little bees that will probably not even remember this time in their lives. I want a record other than photos and videos of the day to day in our little hive. Of the quotes that struck their mom as worth sharing. Of the fun recipes that we cranked out together. Of the amazing craft projects that they created. Not perfect or cookie cutter or smudge free for that matter. So here goes!<br />
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I have SO many ideas for fall and Halloween that I really don't know where to start. I'm just diving right back in and hope that you will stop by soon to see what I have been up to.<br />
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Bee Happy,<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-62009242069184233962010-07-14T22:06:00.000-04:002010-07-14T22:06:25.425-04:00New Neighbors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOKmC0k6pZpiMCgq40kWndTP_1_bOjBPcXEnIdz1h7xksdMdxmN3LvrAC199G70xmo6JrxSBKyvjN5mNNqss45SjaKvI7hzqXI5JYza82i9IEEOe5klv-tb_enaNPZ1v0YbYxviK7i78/s1600/463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOKmC0k6pZpiMCgq40kWndTP_1_bOjBPcXEnIdz1h7xksdMdxmN3LvrAC199G70xmo6JrxSBKyvjN5mNNqss45SjaKvI7hzqXI5JYza82i9IEEOe5klv-tb_enaNPZ1v0YbYxviK7i78/s320/463.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look who is new to the neighborhood? So sweet!</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-18848585150738401712010-07-14T21:45:00.000-04:002010-07-14T21:45:41.387-04:00Wednesday Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jxqyxit7MGEfVmtRCTdHT8ijcu9YnqOu2_KX2NZ30r-1f3EWO23guYJS0PeQxzPETfW8uJF_XFJfWeiL0A1FoXAndW_7c_yGyyMsUozUzdl2PtNJ_7RiQHI2JqV-4bi6nEtijWaSeuw/s1600/blogbutton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Jxqyxit7MGEfVmtRCTdHT8ijcu9YnqOu2_KX2NZ30r-1f3EWO23guYJS0PeQxzPETfW8uJF_XFJfWeiL0A1FoXAndW_7c_yGyyMsUozUzdl2PtNJ_7RiQHI2JqV-4bi6nEtijWaSeuw/s320/blogbutton.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I stand before God at the end of my life, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I used everything you gave me". </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Erma Bombeck </div><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-696512328413995172010-07-11T22:19:00.001-04:002010-07-11T22:19:25.778-04:00Summer Plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdAliw8DcFf0TAUvY006eLhgsOH8E_U0S-YKZVSZKUljeom_vCjfXK7wyLfDgxoSQ2funZ0VUADNjoGN_bYZLlh6QQrwVpg5iRN9Hdtv_tdUt28OKe2IpNFAuQL_C_JiYPDDzDrlPOyM/s1600/summerpng.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdAliw8DcFf0TAUvY006eLhgsOH8E_U0S-YKZVSZKUljeom_vCjfXK7wyLfDgxoSQ2funZ0VUADNjoGN_bYZLlh6QQrwVpg5iRN9Hdtv_tdUt28OKe2IpNFAuQL_C_JiYPDDzDrlPOyM/s400/summerpng.png" width="400" /></a></div>At the start of summer, Busy Bee and I brainstormed and came up with a few special things that we wanted to do during summer. I then hopped on over to <a href="http://www.wordle.net/">Wordle</a> and input all of the words to make our very own word cloud. We printed it out and had ourselves a great 'to-do list' for these fun summer months. At the end of the summer, I plan on creating another one to put in our scrapbook.<br />
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A few tips if you want to make your own:<br />
-to create a space you want to use this ~ in between words.<br />
-you'll want to create your list in another document. You are not able to simply add words if you forget them, so it's easiest if you have a list already going and then you can just copy and paste.<br />
-I picked Chunkyfive for the font and Organic Carrot for the color.<br />
-to make one word larger than the others - simply type it in several times. For example, if you want the word 'Summer' to be 5 times the size of the other words, type it in five times.<br />
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Since we are past the midway point of summer (how did that happen?), we are going to review our word cloud and see what we have accomplished and make plans for the things that we haven't!<br />
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Bee Happy,<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-54711595376185172522010-07-05T21:58:00.000-04:002010-07-14T22:01:57.171-04:00Happy Fourth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T7H4DwXKLXfFCoHqkWKDRLfm4TLjS3C0rF7FyaXFEPyP5hAodssRSbn6CorrI6ZEvid4-C8zIFadny9qWsXLj4j4JH3PAFy1JuyL3xXfuseYYROLTToJOnI4cSqiPoGmTbVXVNjB5n4/s1600/441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0T7H4DwXKLXfFCoHqkWKDRLfm4TLjS3C0rF7FyaXFEPyP5hAodssRSbn6CorrI6ZEvid4-C8zIFadny9qWsXLj4j4JH3PAFy1JuyL3xXfuseYYROLTToJOnI4cSqiPoGmTbVXVNjB5n4/s320/441.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Busy Bee loved asking if folks wanted 'stars' or 'stripes' when serving up this pie!<br />
It was so simple and easy - and a BIG hit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Bee Happy,</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-24165208444874014402010-07-01T22:00:00.000-04:002010-07-01T22:00:49.014-04:00Stamped Washer Necklace & Keychain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JW_kL8I2d8PrIoUKWqrEbpvGG3NcdxUS8j7fho_-GhpDiSwnQPGl7nbFXPifG6wzc_KYLdvaM6T7nu30E4dBllTtJulSOhGP0_RV-YNI9mAsMAf2gAJBP5fqab3YzZEYhpFCuzfxVo4/s1600/067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JW_kL8I2d8PrIoUKWqrEbpvGG3NcdxUS8j7fho_-GhpDiSwnQPGl7nbFXPifG6wzc_KYLdvaM6T7nu30E4dBllTtJulSOhGP0_RV-YNI9mAsMAf2gAJBP5fqab3YzZEYhpFCuzfxVo4/s320/067.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngW__0-wii-bNb0eh3-BInzWHIRxoS-H3BJOR-dr33PY6uwJNX0GkMsLdPl8zxTqGKYajjJvnYBOd0-_N7GkO0OAbPUcVNcnOuD9gFaYf_reFX5T0YYH_BaFfX5YiI96saEDsrfDAz58/s1600/227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngW__0-wii-bNb0eh3-BInzWHIRxoS-H3BJOR-dr33PY6uwJNX0GkMsLdPl8zxTqGKYajjJvnYBOd0-_N7GkO0OAbPUcVNcnOuD9gFaYf_reFX5T0YYH_BaFfX5YiI96saEDsrfDAz58/s320/227.JPG" /></a></div>I have to admit - once I saw this idea for a craft - I couldn't wait to try it! I was all set to order a stamping set from <a href="http://www.beaducation.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=101_170">Beaducation </a> (and I probably still will for the variety) when I found <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-1-8-eighth-inch-steel-letter-number-stamping-set-800.html">this set from Harbor Freight.</a> And at $4.99 - it was a bargain too!<br />
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For this project you will need a stamping set such as the ones mentioned above, a hammer, a black Sharpie or permanent marker, antibacterial gel (or baby wipes or a magic eraser) and a variety of washers. It honestly took us a few tries to get the alignment and hammering just right, so be sure to buy a few extra. At .13 a piece grab a few handfuls of different sizes. <br />
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You simply use your hammer to stamp your letters - we used a strip of painter's tape to help guide us and then color your indentations with your marker. Use one of the methods listed above to rub away the excess and there you have it! <br />
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I ordered some sterling silver blanks from Beaducation as well - and I can't wait to make my own stamped jewelry piece. More on that later!<br />
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Bee Happy,<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-25111938023492597342010-06-30T21:24:00.005-04:002010-07-01T22:06:04.224-04:00Chicken Pot Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwMiR0vLGN5oJ3bUAzdbGbfYcmOu7zbVsO_qgcVvlr2TNLCdB-DA189Xn9olNTSoZnq5KJhj9y0gqiS0Ye_NX3gQuujDpo8UXiT4sPiZluVsWXpX5jrZRWyypvY8Y6RaNB0fl6ncC7as/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMwMiR0vLGN5oJ3bUAzdbGbfYcmOu7zbVsO_qgcVvlr2TNLCdB-DA189Xn9olNTSoZnq5KJhj9y0gqiS0Ye_NX3gQuujDpo8UXiT4sPiZluVsWXpX5jrZRWyypvY8Y6RaNB0fl6ncC7as/s320/046.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love Chicken Pot Pie and it's been unseasonably cool for us this week...so I think that I'll be making a comfort food favorite! I use a similar recipe to <a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/36-piece-1-8-eighth-inch-steel-letter-number-stamping-set-800.html">this</a>. I always use mini cookie cutters to vent the pie and Busy Bee loves to eat the cute shapes first. I find the cutest little cookie cutters in the crafts store near the modeling clay!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bee Happy,</div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-79495302965810583572010-06-30T08:26:00.000-04:002010-06-30T08:26:00.712-04:00Wednesday Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqvrh35K_SIERK65gFC0rHmCNTYadSj65YkgPLzUWcN232gDVcBSRLQvk6DFDJjLJAjDI3bXzC0Ttzt1b6dZ29Q7P6lzpu0KlAybrnjiTkwm5qKnjQfQQz0EVoN43D8LstCIpujDZcTk/s1600/blogbutton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheqvrh35K_SIERK65gFC0rHmCNTYadSj65YkgPLzUWcN232gDVcBSRLQvk6DFDJjLJAjDI3bXzC0Ttzt1b6dZ29Q7P6lzpu0KlAybrnjiTkwm5qKnjQfQQz0EVoN43D8LstCIpujDZcTk/s320/blogbutton.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MOTHERS</div><br />
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Real Mothers don't eat quiche; They don't have time to make it.<br />
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Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.<br />
Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.<br />
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Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.<br />
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Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.<br />
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Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best.'<br />
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Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade... <br />
It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother.<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u202/creativejuices_2007/th_busybees2.jpg" />Queen Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12373416707910902475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9166038234091281871.post-91764134884099758742010-06-23T10:51:00.001-04:002010-06-23T10:51:00.333-04:00Wednesday Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3vIzK29XW6pPY6WFaCLRlOeOJFY700JJz3KkV-wq7K7iDmd0Oe5khJ58girnZCdAu9B_alIUTCCl-ctCLFEWT40i4qc_aXauAio49KRUDnHc2UJjTbaH1rLc7JY62Cuiijt4wHAh08g/s1600/blogbutton.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3vIzK29XW6pPY6WFaCLRlOeOJFY700JJz3KkV-wq7K7iDmd0Oe5khJ58girnZCdAu9B_alIUTCCl-ctCLFEWT40i4qc_aXauAio49KRUDnHc2UJjTbaH1rLc7JY62Cuiijt4wHAh08g/s320/blogbutton.JPG" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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