Happy Birthday Leslie!

I want to take a moment to wish Leslie, of Leslie's Love Street, a wonderful 30th birthday!

Click on over and wish her great day!!! If you have a couple minutes, click around her blog too! She is a wonderful blogger who I can always count on to be honest, make me think, and provide a wonderful smile!

Leslie... Have a great one!

Only took a month!

I want to thank Amber, tootie, Sharla, John Deere Mom, Brittney Kaye, and daisy .... for guessing on my "What a Deal" post, all the way back from April 21! Holy cow!



I can't believe no one said... "hey, Crazy Daisy... tell us what the heck you bought for $22.99 that was originally priced at $229.99! Geez, how long does it take?"



Well, I guess it takes me just under a month. Sorry. I kept meaning to post it, however there is so much going on! And with so much going on, I have so many things i want to share, however haven't had a chance!

Okay, Okay.. anyhow, on to my awesome purchase!

Here it is...



Isn't it just grand! Not worth $229.99, however very much work $22.99!

I actually purchased 2! One for the guest room, and one for the master bedroom!

Knitting the nights away, oh and car rides too!

Both Brittney Kaye and Barbara guess I had started knitting... and they were totally right!



I have wanted to learn to knit for awhile, however with my scrapbook/craft room stuffed full of paper, sticker and cricut machine, I decided maybe I should stick to paper crafts. However I finally gave in, bought a couple knitting needles, some yard and a book or two.




Other than being interested in learning to knit, I always feel antsy while sitting in the car on long trips, or even while spending an evening watching TV. I felt like my sitting was a waste of my time. Now, when I'm sitting, I'm knitting :) haha...

My work isn't great, but being I taught myself I figured it isn't to bad, plus I have something to show for my time.

Here is my first finished project/scarf.



I'm working on a 2nd and am about 1/2 done. More to come!

Beautiful Bloggy Friends!

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

I am humbled by the awards I have received recently. I appreciate each and every person that stops by here...

I received the Butterfly Award from Latree at Dandelion.



The rules to the receivers of these awards are:
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded the blog to you.
3. Award up to ten other blogs.
4. Add links to the blogs you award onto your blog.
5. Leave a message for your awardees on their blogs.

It is my pleasure to pass this award to:

1. An Iowa Mom
2. Alana at Gray Matters
3. Angie at SevEn cLoWn CirCuS
4. Barbara at Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers
5. Kacey at Wine of the Keyboard

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I also received this beautiful award from Sharla at The Mom Nerd.



This award acknowledges the values that every blogger shows in his/her effort to transmit cultural, ethical, literary and personal values every day.

The rules to follow are:

1) Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person that has granted the award and his or her blog link.

2) Pass the award to blogs that are worthy of this acknowledgment. Remember to contact each of them to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

It is my pleasure to pass this award along to:
1. Leslie at Leslie's Love Street
2. Daisy at Daisy a Day
3. Brittany at 4 Little Men and Girly Twins
4. Latree at Dandelion
5. John Deere Mom

Honest Scrap

Once upon a time a wonderful friend and blogger, Daisy, awarded an award to some fellow friends and bloggers....

And this blogger nearly forgot. It isn't that I didn't appreciate, or feel thankful. It has just been my blog has taken the back burner for a while.

Here are the rules that you agree to when you accept this award . . .

"When you receive the prize, you must write a post showing it, together with the name of who has given it to you, and link them back. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in their content or design. Show their names and links and leave them a comment informing that they were prized with 'Honest Weblog'. List [if you can and/or dare] at least ten honest things about yourself. Then, pass it on!"

Should they choose to accept, in no particular order, I nominate these honest bloggers:

1. Leslie at Adventures in Randomness - - She is not afraid to put herself out there. Her blog is real life as it happens. I love her honesty of thoughts, beliefs, fears and accomplishments...

2. Mel at Mel A Dramatic Mommy -- Check out the Jan 15 post. One cannot be any more honest than this :-) and anyone brave enough to share this is worthy of an award! hehe!

3. John Deere Mom -- From P**P, to farm animals, puppy trouble, and other random, honest bit of real life, this blog is full of smiles!

4. Michie at Seeking Imperfection -- The ups and downs of buying a house, balancing a job, a family and quest to be imperfect. It is wonderful, honest, real life stuff!


okay, so the "rules" say list 7. Well, I'm listing 4... and starting my list of 10 Honest things about myself...

1) I hate following rules. :-)
2) My puppy is one of the family. I NEVER thought I would be one of those people.
3) Husband and I dated starting when we were 14... crazy. However it is amazing how much we have grown together and shaped each others lives (in such a positive way).
4) I am a perfectionist. However I tend to find myself thinking, If it cannot be perfect I will not do it at all. This gets me in trouble...
5) My dream would be to be a stay at home wife/mom. I never thought I would feel that way, but the thought has crossed my mind.
6) I love to play "hostess", however often dislike going to other peoples events.
7) I regret not continuing to take piano lessons.
8) I want to participate in a marathon someday!
9) I enjoy cleaning my house.
10) I miss my grandma.

Bloggy Awards!

Some time ago, Michie, over at Seeking Imperfection gave me this award!



Today I'm passing this award along to
Motherhood for Dummies
Musings of a Housewife
Simply A Musing Blog
A Daisy A Day

Thank you for spreading the love!

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I was also kindly awarded this from Latree over at Dandelion!



She is So sweet!

Five Blogs that make my day are:
Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers
Life is a Marathon...
John Deere Mom
Adventures in Randomness
Play More, Laugh More, Live More

Thank you for always making me smile!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Menu Plan Monday 7-21-08

Thank you to everyone that left recipe suggestions a couple weeks ago! I ended up being sick and not cooking. Thus this week, I would like to give the linky love to everyone that left an idea!

THANK YOU to Barbara, angie, Brenda, Amy, Stacy & Brian


Monday - - Crock pot steaks and fruit smoothies

Tuesday - - Crock pot meatloaf, potatoes and gravy from Angie

"Dice those potatoes and place in the bottom of your crock pot. Mix together a can of cream of mushroom condensed soup and lipton onion soup mix. Make meatloaf whatever you like. Layer the meatloaf over the potatoes and then pour the "gravy" over the top"

Wednesday - - Whatever kind of fish we have in the freezer!

Thursday - - Reader's choice. This week I'm looking for a rice recipe. Something simple and yummy! Any ideas?

Friday - - Left overs or Pasta Salad/Cold Sandwiches

Saturday and Sunday - - yet another wedding to attend


Be sure to visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for other Meal Planning Ideas!

Menu Plan Monday 7-7-08

Monday - - (No meat Monday) - - Potato-Veggie Frittata - One of my recently new favorites... yes, I know. I list this a lot on my menu plans! However, it works with so many different veggie combos, with/without meat... I just LOVE it!

Potato-Veggie Frittata

2 T vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and chopped fine
1 pound small new potatoes, cut into quarters and parboiled
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1 cup mixed veggies (broccoli, carrots, mushrooms...)
1/4 pound sliced ham, chopped
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet with oven-proof handle heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes. Add potatoes, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.

In medium bowl, with whisk, lightly beat eggs, Parmesan cheese, and rosemary. Stir egg mixture and chopped ham into vegetables; cook 3 minutes. Place in heated oven; bake 10 minutes. (I find it needs a bit more time.) Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes more until egg is set and cheese is melted.

Tuesday - - Pork roast and potatoes

Wednesday - - Stir Fry

Thursday - - Readers choice! Here's the deal. I have a lot of white potatoes that need using up, and can't think of what to make! Post a recipe in the comments, or link to a recipe using potatoes, and I'll pick one to try on Thursday! I'll give some linky love to the person that posts the winning recipe!

Friday - - Left overs

Saturday and Sunday we will be at a wedding!

Be sure to visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for other Meal Planning Ideas!

Pay It Forward Friday #2

Welcome to It Forward Friday, hosted by An Iowa Mom!

Pay it forward Friday gives everyone a little extra reason to give a shout out and some linky love to one of their favorite bloggy reads!

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• Title Of Blog I Would Like To Feature Is: A Daisy A Day
  
• I Like This Blog Because: There is always a fun new story, and Daisy has a creative writing voice.
  
• Here are two Posts I really Enjoyed: More Progress, and it's night time...let's r-r-r-r-rumble!

FOR MORE PAY IT FORWARD FRIDAY'S, VISIT AN IOWA MOM

Pay It Forward Friday #1

Welcome to my first Pay It Forward Friday, hosted by An Iowa Mom!





Pay it forward Friday gives everyone a little extra reason to give a shout out to one of their favorite bloggy reads!

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This week, I would like to introduce Leslie, from Adventures in Randomness. Leslie takes us through the ups and downs of being a fun, creative and witty, married graduate student. Click on over! You will definitely find something amazing! Oh, and BTW... be sure to wish her luck! She is meeting with the graduate committee who today will be deciding the fate of her thesis proposal!

To read more Pay it Forward posts, be sure to visit An Iowa Mom. To participate, check here for the instructions and rules.

{I Love you this much} Award!

Barbara over at Candy Hearts and Paper Flowers received this award a few days ago, and decided to pass it along... to ME, as well as some other well deserving folks!



Now, I have the task of passing it a long to 10 more people! Of course, I would give it to Barbara if she hadn't already received it and passed it to me. (She has a great blog and is SO sweet! Really, look at this!).

It was a very hard task picking only 10. I have found so many great blogs and met many great bloggers! I cannot even imagine the total number of hours I have spend reading through new blogs, and catching up on old favorites. I read all kinds of blogs... organizing blogs, craft blogs, money saving blogs... however my favorite ones are those that cover the daily stuff of life, the real stuff.

With that said, I want to honor those bloggers that I have laughed with, cried with, and felt genuinely connected with.

Additionally, I decided to bend the pick ten rule. I decided on 12!

In no particular order...

Angie at SevEn cLoWn CirCuS
Latree at Dandelion
Daisy at Daisy a Day
Tootie at Tootie's Place
Michie at Seeking Imperfection
Playful Professional at Play More, Laugh More, Live More
Angie at John Deere Mom
Steph at *.*.*pink polka dots*.*.*
Melanie at Life is a Marathon...
Wendy at An Iowa Mom
Leslie at Adventures in Randomness
Heather at Whittaker Women

You are all amazing!