National Sticky Bun Day

Today is National Sticky Bun day. I can remember my husbands grandma spending all day in the kitchen making homemade sticky buns but with the easy recipe I shared today they can become an easy breakfast or dessert for your family and you can take pride in what you created.

EASY CINNAMON STICKY BUNS


2 loaves Rich's frozen bread dough

1/4 lb. butter

1 pkg. vanilla pudding, not instant

1 c. brown sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tbsp. milk



Thaw loaves in refrigerator; cut in 20 pieces. Spread nuts on bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over buns. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 20.

recipe source: cooks.comhttp://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,174,146184-251207,00.html

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On The Go Designs Baby Boutique review

http://www.onthegodesigns.ca/

Today's world goes at a very fast pace and you either keep up or get left behind. On the Go Designs Baby Boutique is the place where trendy and super cute baby items can be found for moms on the go. Rachelle sent me a set of super cute burp cloths for my little grandson. The cute Zoology print/blue chenille burp cloths and the cute blue minky burp cloths are adorable for him.

On The GO Designs is a place where you can find all sorts of items that you need for the baby. Items for

all sorts of diaper pouches including these super cute polka dotted ones. How adorable and not only that but very useful for  any mommy

nursing covers in a great variety of shades for both girls and boys I love this pretty pink if you are expecting a little girl or know someone who is this would be perfect for a new mommy or as a shower gift

On the Go Designs has a wonderful variety of wipe cases in prints fun like this sponge bob and Dora to prints  of nature Very fun and again very attractive

The list of available items that Rachelle makes for On The GO Designs includes blankets, gift sets and other wonderful items that you will have to check out for yourself. Whether you are looking for a gift for someone special who is expecting a bundle of joy  or shopping for yourself or a shower gift On The Go Designs is the place to shop.


I would love to thank On the Go Designs for the beautifully well made burp cloths that we received for a review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are those of mine and are simply opinions that you may agree or disagree with.

Link to places to list giveaways

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Totino Printable Coupon

Totino Printable Coupon available here

Velvetta Coupon $1/1

Coupons.com has a printable $1/1 coupon currently available here

Free Interactive Meal Planner

Register over at Red Gold Tomatoes and take advantage of their free interactive meal planner. This looks great has links at hand to resources that are well known for saving money and having great recipes

Cheesy Italian Tenderlions

4 beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 1 pound)


1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1 roma (plum) tomato, seeded and chopped (1/4 cup)

1/4 cup chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 ounce)

Set oven control to broil. Place beef on rack in broiler pan. Brush each side of beef with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes for medium doneness, turning once, or until desired doneness. Remove broiler pan from oven. Sprinkle beef with tomato, basil and cheese. Broil about 1 minute or just until cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately.

recipe source: betty Crocker

Printable Subway Art for St. Patricks Day

you can find this free printable subway art over on the blog While He Was Napping

Good Southern Style Soup Recipe

1 pound dried white beans (such as cannellini or great Northern)


1/2 pound andouille sausage links, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise

1 large onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

4 sprigs fresh thyme

8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded and leaves cut into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

kosher salt and black pepper

olive oil and bread sticks, for serving

In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, sausage, onion, celery, and thyme. Add the broth and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the beans are tender, on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours (this will shorten total cooking time). Twenty minutes before serving, discard the thyme stems, add the collard greens, cover, and cook until the greens are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the vinegar and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and serve with the bread sticks.

recipe source : Real Simple

http://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-spotlight-38.html

Win a ImagiPlay Set

ImagiPlay has been a long time favorite toy in our family. They make wonderful products that are created to last and oh the wonderful fun that can be had using imagination with these wonderful crafty toys. Princess is in love with animals at this time and I am sure that her brother the Prince will be in time as well. The giveaway found at homegrown families where a lucky winner will win a Sealife PuzzlePlay set from ImagiPlay Giveaway ends March 1, 2011

Week 2: Proverbs 31:13-15 Do you plan and prepare for the day? Do you start the day with a quiet time with the Lord? Are you ready to meet the challenges of the day? Write a post about how you set aside time to plan and prepare for yourself and your family everyday. Whether it be meal planning, scheduling, grocery lists, chores, or what you do to make sure you have time for Bible study and prayer with God.

I missed out on the first week of this series as I just found out about it. Proverbs 31 for any of my readers who are not aware is a very strong scripture for women, moms, wives to guide their selves with. I must say that quiet time does not come very often in my busy frantic day and yes I do start off with a bit of quiet time with my Lord Jesus. During my quiet time I may do a number of things from read from a devotion book to simply sit there in thought thanking my Lord for all that he does in my life. The day is started the night before when I lay all out and plan my next day. A prayer to bless the morning is said even as I open my eyes in my bed. This prayer is both for thanksgiving for allowing me another day, another breath, another chance to live life as well as for a time to ask him to watch my steps of the day and guard me from those that could harm me.

Meals are planned prior to going shopping which is done on a every 2 week basis. This allows everyone in the house to know what the plan is as well as to be sure that everything for that meal is on hand. I live in a house with my husband and six teen age children and all of us can cook so we each take turns picking up the slack.


Do you take time to spend with the Lord do you have routines that are set up so that you have more time to fight the days challenges? I would love to know what you do as well.

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Fantasy Jewely Box review and giveaway

Do you ever fantasize about having enough money to dress up with diamonds, pearls and valuable stones? I do and while this is simply just a fantasy I have had a long time (since I was a little girl) to think about what I would wear and how grand I would look. As they say like a "million dollars" Well the wait to look grand and fashionable at great prices has come true. Fantasy Jewelry Box has beautiful jewelry like I dreamed of as a little girl but at prices I no longer have to dream about. The secret is that Fantasy Jewelry Box offers fine imitation diamonds & fashion jewelry at affordable prices. Take a look at a few of the great items available at Fantasy Jewelry Box.

The beauty in the Akia's Turquoise Stone Cascade Style Chandelier Earrings fascinates me. My favorite color is blue and I have always loved Turquoise jewelry. As many of you may know this precious stone can be very expensive and may not be affordable for many. These beauties offer the same effect as the precious stone but are affordable as well. Another great reason why you may choose to purchase imitation jewelry like that available at Fantasy Jewelry Box is because of a protective label if you want to dress up but will be working or playing hard accidents may occur and earrings are easy to be lost. The prices available at Fantasy Jewelry Box may help to soften that blow so that you feel that you can look great and still play and work hard.

Fascinated by jewelry that is visibly worn by stars? You can find their look alike at Fantasy Jewelry Box from rings to bracelets the style you are looking for can be found at Fantasy Jewelry Box I was awe inspired by this Terrina's Fancy Green Rhinestone Frog Bracelet The beauty of the stones may make you think that this beauty would come with a grand price but using imitation stones that are cut in a lovely pattern and offers the shine you are looking for the price is still quite affordable.

My father started my collection of vintage style broaches many years ago. The beauty of these broaches were admired by him and myself for many years and I must say that there are many beautiful broaches available at Fantasy Jewelry Box This beautiful Carysa's Heirloom Style Purple Crystal Cameo Brooch is one of my favorites from their grand collection. The broaches are affordable enough to start your own collection or share a collection with someone you love.  
 

This beauty was the one that i chose to review when Fantasy Jewelry Box approached me with an offer of hosting a review and giveaway. This beautiful Charity's Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Cross Necklace stood out to me. I can envision it being worn with a black turtle neck, over a cute tee or simply dressed up with a lovely sweater. For work or play this cross I am sure will stand out and be recognized. While I want nothing to happen to my beautiful necklace I feel secure enough in lending this beauty to my daughters as well. After all I love it when I have something that they admire and the truth is that it would be my honor to share with them and let others know about the beautiful collection at Fantasy Jewelry Box.

Buy: you can find lovely jewelry at Fantasy Jewelry Box

Win: The Fantasy Jewelry Box has offered to give one of Annies Home readers a chance to go shopping at Fantasy Jewelry Box as well. One lucky reader will receive a $25 gift card to shop at Fantasy Jewelry Box

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Giveaway starts now and ends March 5, 2011 Good Luck Email must be in comment or on blog profile or entries will not count.

• we want to thank Fantasy Jewelry Box for sending us the beautiful cross piece of jewelry for review. The thoughts and comments I shared in this post are those of mine alone

Weekend WrapUp

This week has been a fairly good one until yesterday when the flu hit home. This week I featured

Easy Lasagna Roll-Ups

gumdrop bread

coconut bark almond joy
This weeks sponsors and Giveaways are:

Little Pink Tools Giveaway win a tool set full of pink tools and tool pouch as shown

TeeWit the makers of great tees for every member of the family is offering one lucky winner a $20 gc in the giveaway here

Gorton's Seafood is back again to sponsor a giveaway where 5 (five) lucky winners will each get 2 (two) free coupons each.

Creativity for Kids a well known sponsor on Annies Home is sponsoring a fun giveaway where the prize is a art kit to make soap. This giveaway ends 2/22


so that is what I have been up to on my blog what have you all been doing have any great giveaways you want to share? What about a project you want to show off. Just leave a comment and I will be sure to stop by

Winner Alert

I have a new winner on the giveaway Kiss My Thistle Shortbread. The winner of this giveaway is Kitty

Cardero said...

I would like to try their A Touch of Lemon Shortbread.

The theme over at Funky Junk Interiors is bulletin boards so I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite family style bulletin boards What do you think do you have a bulletin board in your home? We do not at this time but we do have a family notebook where all is kept.

Cherry Suprise Cookies for Presidents Day

2 cups Basic Cookie Dough


36 to 40 chocolate stars or chocolate kisses

36 to 40 candied cherry halves

Drop cookie dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Top each with a chocolate star and wrap dough around it. Top each with a candied cherry half. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 36-40 cookies.



recipe source: Taste of Home
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Clover Cupcakes

Cupcake batter


Cupcake tins and liners

Aluminum foil

White frosting

Green food coloring

Toothpick

Green licorice (we used Twizzlers Rainbow Twists sold in a pack with other colors)

Place paper liners in 32 standard muffin cups, then fill each halfway with the batter. For each cupcake, roll three balls of foil (ours were 2/3 inch in diameter) and insert them evenly around the perimeter between the liner and the tin, as shown. Bake the cupcakes for a few minutes less than the package suggests (because there's less batter per cup than usual), or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool, then remove them from the tin. Cover each with green frosting (our ratio was 1 teaspoon of green food coloring to one 16-ounce can of white frosting). Use a toothpick to draw leaf veins, and insert a 2-inch-long piece of green licorice for a stem.

recipe source: family go

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Rainbow Jello Dessert

Check out this super cute rainbow jello dessert this would be perfect for St. Patricks day you can find the how tos and recipe for this dessert here

Its Coming Up Flowers

Recently while blog hopping I stumbled across these beautiful homemade flowers. To find out how they were created visit the blog One Happiness In Life


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