tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68924670191884628722024-03-05T10:49:14.845-05:00Creative TizzyCreative Tizzy is my outlet to Inspire, Motivate, and Encourage Creativity, in the Chaos of everyday life. I live it, So I share it. My focus is on quick, budget friendly projects that use minimal supplies. Categories I cover include Organization, Recipes, Photography, Crafting, Kids, and Scrapbooking. Also, Weight Loss, Tutorials, Techie Gadgets, Product Reviews and so much more. I invite you to check out my archived posts and maybe learn something new.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-58181642540779389052013-12-27T11:00:00.000-05:002013-12-27T11:27:17.623-05:00Freebie Desktop Organizer For your Apps in the New Year<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2VRxxYjGxDc/Urz9qMwcdfI/AAAAAAAAR1s/4DulfZ9TEAs/s1600-h/CreativeTizzyDTOrganizerFreebie11920.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer Freebie-1-1920X1080" border="0" alt="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer Freebie-1-1920X1080" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z1ZBE7cCSPk/Urz9rZerGkI/AAAAAAAAR10/bZWEF3Dzi-8/CreativeTizzyDTOrganizerFreebie11920%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="510"></a></p> <p>Hope you all had a Wonderful Holiday and you look forward to the New Year. With that said, I am giving you a Freebie Desktop Organizer for your Apps (used to be Icons, but I’m aging myself here) to get back on track with Organizing your chaos at home like me. Now I did gear this towards Mom Bloggers and Scrapbooking, since it applies to me, but I can’t be the only Mom Blogger that uses these categories! I’ve provided 3 sizes for your convenience.</p> <p>Here are the Directions: </p> <ol> <li>This is connected to a file in my google drive Folder Creative Tizzy Freebies <li>You can click on the link and download it to your hard drive or you can right click and save to Background and thats it!!</li></ol> <p>Now, I have tried them with tablets and phones, and I need to adjust for both! That will be my next post. Enjoy and leave me some comment love. If you would like I can take Custom requests for my next Freebie Organizer. Let me know if you would like different Titles and I can rearrange boxes and such. I had alot of fun making this. Mine looks awesome, all nice and neatly organized, MY WAY!! Have fun and let me know how it went.</p> <p align="center">1920X1080</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_FMvV6esp5eC1hbjJ6V05lMVk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer Freebie-1-1920X1080" border="0" alt="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer Freebie-1-1920X1080" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5NIO0wLl9Io/Ur2pW_25qYI/AAAAAAAAR4A/8qa6XCV5WHw/Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer%252520Freebie-1-1920X1080%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> <p align="center">1600X900</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_FMvV6esp5SV9NcDdKNXpycHc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1600X900" border="0" alt="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1600X900" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9FgbvenLi-0/Urz9vQ7m4nI/AAAAAAAAR3Y/Tn3MrB5PMG8/Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1600X900.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a> </p> <p align="center">1280X720</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_FMvV6esp5bmIyRGpndm1qQjQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1280X720" border="0" alt="Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1280X720" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gO7Zhxa_0vM/Urz9xBNMCDI/AAAAAAAAR3k/tA9WS-ASn8s/Creative-Tizzy-DTOrganizer-Freebie-1-1280X720.jpg?imgmax=800" width="604" height="342"></a></p> <p align="left">Come back soon and look for my next Freebie! </p> <p align="left">Please be sure to follow me on Social Media here: </p> <p align="left"><a href="https://twitter.com/creativetizzy">https://twitter.com/creativetizzy</a></p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/">http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/</a></p> <p><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/107419343662697073905/posts">https://plus.google.com/u/0/107419343662697073905/posts</a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#c9237e" size="7" face="Bleeding Cowboys">Christina</font></p> <p align="left">To blog = To Share, To Connect, To Create, To Inspire</p> <p></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:0cdd66b4-bac1-4b5f-9c4e-50d7393eab7b" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Freebie" rel="tag">Freebie</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Download" rel="tag">Download</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Apps" rel="tag">Apps</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/New+Year" rel="tag">New Year</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Blogging" rel="tag">Blogging</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Desktop" rel="tag">Desktop</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Organizing" rel="tag">Organizing</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-46350771866137791132013-09-17T20:45:00.000-04:002013-09-17T20:45:00.475-04:00DIY Febreeze Fabric Refresher Spray Tutorial<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Here is an easy Fabric Refresher spray that will <font color="#ff0000">NOT</font> cost you a whole lot of money. With a few supplies on hand, it can be made for @ $.15, yes you read that right Fifteen Cents per bottle. If you bought all of the supplies the cost would be under $10 easy. You’d make it back with all of the refills many times over. </font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-csvfHrLl-B4/Ujj3E7wZHuI/AAAAAAAACUc/dedvEVEr0_E/s1600-h/DIY%252520Febreeze%252520Cover%252520Photo%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="DIY Febreeze Cover Photo" border="0" alt="DIY Febreeze Cover Photo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CY3NkS6Wmiw/Ujj3FrMNfEI/AAAAAAAACUk/JqvzItkyaGU/DIY%252520Febreeze%252520Cover%252520Photo_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a><font size="4"> <font face="levenim MT">Here’s what you’ll need…</font></font></p> <ol> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4"><font face="levenim MT">Favorite Fabric Softener, I chose Gain Dreamy Desire</font></font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Empty Spray Bottle</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Arm and Hammer Baking Soda and spoon</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Measuring cup</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Sandwich bag/ or piece of paper for a makeshift funnel</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Hot Water</font></div></li></ol> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5VjzXpKx1bE/Ujj3GAxSgQI/AAAAAAAACUs/LMTaAw4Zb6Y/s1600-h/CAM00416%25255B39%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00416" border="0" alt="CAM00416" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0WDklp_gEIU/Ujj3G5B6NDI/AAAAAAAACU0/nTQIITn8lDI/CAM00416_thumb%25255B37%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a><font size="4" face="leve"> Here are the directions:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="leve">Measure out 2 oz. of Fabric Softener in measuring cup and then pour into empty spray bottle</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5bAcMtLyY8k/Ujj3HlaBkaI/AAAAAAAACU8/9eDPbNirJQU/s1600-h/CAM00419%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="CAM00419" border="0" alt="CAM00419" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eh6mI1NbsQk/Ujj3IVDX7rI/AAAAAAAACVE/KVtGI9ur2x8/CAM00419_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Scoop out 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda and funnel it into bottle</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Shake bottle to mix</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H9icxmSyqtc/Ujj3JBXs-dI/AAAAAAAACVM/YDhqHVANT50/s1600-h/CAM00423%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00423" border="0" alt="CAM00423" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dg3DCNphFIc/Ujj3J6Qj3eI/AAAAAAAACVU/w20F8t7fPkA/CAM00423_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></font></a><font size="4"> <font face="levenim mt">Add Hot Water all the way to the top</font></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KJCd1R_w5ZE/Ujj3Kqn9cDI/AAAAAAAACVY/g7TK4ZPAoSE/s1600-h/CAM00426%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><font size="4"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00426" border="0" alt="CAM00426" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gbq-X1LZF3Q/Ujj3LXHnkDI/AAAAAAAACVk/LcxjvpknsZo/CAM00426_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></font></a><font size="4"> <font face="levenim mt">Replace cap and shake again vigorously to mix everything</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="levenim mt">I wrote the recipe on the bottle with a Sharpie marker so I remember for next time!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="levenim mt">Ya done?? Good, there you have it, now go spray all of your couches, curtains, and smelly things ; )</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="levenim mt">Hope you enjoyed this little DIY Tut, make sure to follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, and Google +</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#c83ca2" size="6" face="Baby Boston">XOXO ~Christina</font></p> <p align="left">“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” ~Walt Disney</p> <p align="left">Follow me here…</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/creativetizzy">https://twitter.com/creativetizzy</a></p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/">http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/</a></p> <p><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/107419343662697073905/posts">https://plus.google.com/u/0/107419343662697073905/posts</a></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:80a21e64-397d-41bf-89c6-8a56554ece19" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/DIY" rel="tag">DIY</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Febreeze" rel="tag">Febreeze</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tutorial" rel="tag">tutorial</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/fabric+refresher" rel="tag">fabric refresher</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/fragrance" rel="tag">fragrance</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/clean" rel="tag">clean</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/saving+money" rel="tag">saving money</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tips" rel="tag">tips</a></div> <p><br><br><br> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4"></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT"></font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-90138660115678822662013-08-24T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-24T08:00:07.609-04:00Back to School DIY Bling Galaxy Backpack<p align="justify"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00315" border="0" alt="CAM00315" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5WKce3JVfhI/UhhV-gwvekI/AAAAAAAACO4/n0TAiUh6cls/CAM00315_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></p> <p align="center">As I was going through my youtube feed and seeing what was New, I came across this Idea </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mwU4XqRcLk" target="_blank">DIY Galaxy Backpack</a> You take a black backpack and paint Galaxies all over it. </p> <p align="center">I thought, wow, now that’s a neat idea. So I decided to comment on the video and tell my daughter, </p> <p align="center">“We’re going to make a one of a kind backpack for you going back to school”. She agreed to do it. </p> <p align="center">Of course when I do a dupe of something I have to put my own spin on it! </p> <p align="center">So I added Glitter and Bling. This isn’t a full tutorial, but rather a DIY Instructional Post. Enjoy!!! </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff80c0">Supplies:</font> </p> <p align="center">A Plain Black Backpack (as shown above, but painted), I got mine at <a href="www.walmart.com" target="_blank">Walmart</a> for $8.88.</p> <p align="center">2 Towels and 1 Washcloth for stuffing the Backpack makes for an easy surface to paint onto..</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w8pIHp8ypnU/UhhV_LOJvxI/AAAAAAAACPA/4L8SKjw0FAs/s1600-h/CAM0028412.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00284" border="0" alt="CAM00284" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-it4cIiywm6I/UhhV_rRFQGI/AAAAAAAACPI/eO4Z7D8uNGI/CAM00284_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="459"></a>You’ll also need Tulips Soft Velveteen fabric paint, In Colors White, Grape, Blue, and Azalea (Pink). </p> <p align="center">I purchased these in the t-shirt painting section at Michaels for about $1.50 each (not bad).</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hnG2CBF0TD0/UhhWAKzKi0I/AAAAAAAACPQ/UKa9jD77Xjc/s1600-h/CAM0028511.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00285" border="0" alt="CAM00285" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0hDiouQMEYc/UhhWAmfaHAI/AAAAAAAACPY/3L_Db7lbf40/CAM00285_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a>I used Plastic snack bags for the paint to sponge onto the backpack.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ksGE1yFBZIk/UhhWA9CWxEI/AAAAAAAACPg/-f9VW_afiBM/s1600-h/CAM0028713.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00287" border="0" alt="CAM00287" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ImgkXuh6V0A/UhhWBvLbs0I/AAAAAAAACPo/QTu1loyfKTg/CAM00287_thumb17.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="743"></a> I used a big sheet of wax paper to dab off excess paint. </p> <p align="center">I then used one yellow kitchen sponge $.92 at <a href="www.walmart.com" target="_blank">Walmart</a>, that I cut into two halves. </p> <p align="center">Cut the edges off to make it easier to work with and used each corner for a different color. </p> <p align="center">I also used 2 fine detailed paint brushes, which I purchased a while ago at <a href="www.michaels.com">Michaels</a> in a </p> <p align="center">set for about $8.00 ?? They are to nice to work with, very Ergonomic for the hands..</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gS06gFx5Vx0/UhhWCDjjMtI/AAAAAAAACPw/cpi192LwBBA/s1600-h/CAM0029127.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00291" border="0" alt="CAM00291" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fndU_XaE7Og/UhhWCkU4JkI/AAAAAAAACP4/5x0PsI6iBvo/CAM00291_thumb25.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a> I had some glitter on hand and have been wanting to use my daughters Aqua, </p> <p align="center">Crystazzi Flatback Crystals also purchased at <a href="www.michaels.com">Michaels</a>, which I have used clear flatbacks before</p> <p align="center">in my tutorial <a href="http://creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2010/05/bling-out-your-last-years-sandals.html">Bling out your last years sandals</a>.</p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s_emUkd03V4/UhhWDDckjdI/AAAAAAAACQA/aCaacOXhXGo/s1600-h/CAM0029427.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00294" border="0" alt="CAM00294" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mEITM8wItTM/UhhWDrcOBZI/AAAAAAAACQI/IMNfBGttw1M/CAM00294_thumb25.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> A close up of the pretty glitter Aqua, Magenta, and Purple</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00323" border="0" alt="CAM00323" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CQpw7yu4fso/UhhWEDL7w7I/AAAAAAAACQQ/fkDDL9p0duY/CAM00323_thumb21.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="482">We also used bigger generic Crystal gems that were about $1.00 at Michaels.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z33L3kEXKFg/UhhWEoAlIeI/AAAAAAAACQY/pH-baI293Uc/s1600-h/CAM0028830.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00288" border="0" alt="CAM00288" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J9hEf3parvs/UhhWFAiG8AI/AAAAAAAACQg/uX863LCXMoY/CAM00288_thumb28.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a><font color="#ff80c0">Directions:</font> So we proceeded to load up the sponges with one color at a time. </p> <p align="center">Then we would dab as much off as we could onto the piece of wax paper, when applying, </p> <p align="center">you almost want the paint to be rubbed on dry and not splotchy or clumpy </p> <p align="center">to give each galaxy softness and depth. We used a mixture of <font color="#ac59ff">Grape</font> and white mixed together first, </p> <p align="center">then <font color="#5badff">Blue</font> and white, then <font color="#ff80c0">Azalea Pink</font> and white. We made little clusters just dabbing on a little at a time, </p> <p align="center">we’d turn the sponge and onto the next color and so on!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UxCHbHtGs4U/UhhWFyneOcI/AAAAAAAACQo/RamNCEBJucI/s1600-h/CAM0030216.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00302" border="0" alt="CAM00302" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XiBOXvrVCzI/UhhWGdkJQNI/AAAAAAAACQw/LKWPpppTywI/CAM00302_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a> Here’s a close up shot of the Galaxy Clusters, yours will look different than mine but you get the idea.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sTbAuqCqKmg/UhhWGxDujMI/AAAAAAAACQ0/U-MbKghGZeU/s1600-h/CAM0030422.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00304" border="0" alt="CAM00304" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hcZGUOXl8HA/UhhWHJU6OSI/AAAAAAAACRA/V5ed-nRaVCk/CAM00304_thumb20.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a>Stand back every so often and take a look at how its coming along. </p> <p align="center">You may need to add more of a color as you go. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YFhazI6bPok/UhhWHmHZ6II/AAAAAAAACRE/EGmjxsWGn9c/s1600-h/CAM0030535.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00305" border="0" alt="CAM00305" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZsGIy6vPwpM/UhhWIJ_gRtI/AAAAAAAACRQ/EAfKEeW-JtE/CAM00305_thumb33.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a>Also make sure that you randomly dab on the paint twisting your hand as you go,</p> <p align="center">so that you don’t get the same pattern on each galaxy.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J_pLfmKAuL0/UhhWInYXy1I/AAAAAAAACRY/4Rr-fmBxSAc/s1600-h/CAM0032720.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00327" border="0" alt="CAM00327" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pshzDLLVtBU/UhhWJLw3rgI/AAAAAAAACRg/SwKa-M_RDJ4/CAM00327_thumb18.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a>We used the paintbrush ends to dab on stars in a circular pattern to simulate a galaxy of stars. </p> <p align="center">Again, very random or you could paint on a constellation like the Big Dipper, </p> <p align="center">which my daughter did at the very bottom right. Do you see it ;)</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YJFwhand4IQ/UhhWJoAxqBI/AAAAAAAACRk/OP_8YYHP_YE/s1600-h/CAM0033112.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00331" border="0" alt="CAM00331" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CMp1oPgmT9k/UhhWKIWIraI/AAAAAAAACRw/_sBmVNcz3bE/CAM00331_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a> We also dry brushed on some shooting stars and simulated gaseous explosions,</p> <p align="center">as seen in space telescopes. We dabbed our finger into some glitter </p> <p align="center">and before the paint was completely dry, spread it across each galaxy for twinkle.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00297" border="0" alt="CAM00297" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_WDaZLiKQRc/UhhWKRZLjWI/AAAAAAAACR0/UrgVktrmEuI/CAM00297_thumb27.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="799">Then we added the Crystazzi flatbacks with Nail Glue (my go to glue for applying gems).</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00314" border="0" alt="CAM00314" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GLjRxlP-Z1k/UhhWK57EzDI/AAAAAAAACSA/mNowNRePN_Q/CAM00314_thumb13.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800">Here is what the final product looks like in Daylight.<br></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00313" border="0" alt="CAM00313" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dPs5CKpEaW8/UhhWLlq4RHI/AAAAAAAACSI/r3sJ992jOXc/CAM00313_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800">I have to admit, My daughter and I were quite impressed with the job we did and </p> <p align="center">one of the best parts was it was sooo easy. Plus we had a nice Mother/Daughter bonding time.</p> <p align="center">Just let go and have fun! And that’s just what we did!!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sBo6Fcva28w/UhhWL-Qw30I/AAAAAAAACSM/ZkfSpCg9QdA/s1600-h/CAM0031621.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00316" border="0" alt="CAM00316" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--eMQqZBuw8w/UhhWMcSO5mI/AAAAAAAACSY/WqwufhZnbFQ/CAM00316_thumb19.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a> Here is a close up of one of the generic crystals from <a href="www.michaels.com">Michaels</a> @ $1.00, you can’t beat that.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p_CTmdpiDB8/UhhWMydNXKI/AAAAAAAACSc/Ynr_pZnoV38/s1600-h/CAM0031712.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00317" border="0" alt="CAM00317" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WLR7mt0gksg/UhhWNfn0NeI/AAAAAAAACSo/a8ARjGuQMdA/CAM00317_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a>And another Pretty Blue one, a Planet or a Blue Sun, who knows it’s Outer Space!!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MPKlj5yv79A/UhhWN-fcHxI/AAAAAAAACSs/VNFVfpV5caE/s1600-h/CAM0032018.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00320" border="0" alt="CAM00320" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dhFWtUi8VRA/UhhWOf04DJI/AAAAAAAACS4/UBxqijRcXSg/CAM00320_thumb16.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00322" border="0" alt="CAM00322" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mAOYAPp9sIM/UhhWO6QO8JI/AAAAAAAACTA/pOF_1OKykYc/CAM00322_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"> Now we chose to go a little heavier with paint on the arm straps, because the material is heavier in nature.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ITZJBrFvKKQ/UhhWPZrfMVI/AAAAAAAACTE/TF_fdSChDew/s1600-h/CAM0031836.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00318" border="0" alt="CAM00318" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WNoqYKnw0QQ/UhhWP8Xsb8I/AAAAAAAACTQ/tyTBUMoc4-U/CAM00318_thumb34.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800"></a><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="CAM00319" border="0" alt="CAM00319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bIHYYfIBG2i2slq7gN_ZadwJPqcHVFMb6_OHCDGJ8H5HV40Ep3stKa4Bh0eNk5XT5sfU-cE9JlJQUbZ7IusQHC_z1IowWgIyMCDQbBhH5eGEMA81VMFYzoBan-TDKvdfHdpj7jYn0yti/?imgmax=800" width="600" height="800">Then we glued the bigger Gems onto the Zipper Pulls, those babies aren’t coming off, I tell ya!! </p> <p align="center">So let me know if you try this project out and send me a link to your blog post or pics. </p> <p align="center">I can’t wait till my daughter goes to school to hear what comments she’ll get on her New Backpack!!</p> <p align="center">This project is rated EZ on the DIY scale and is suitable for ages 5 and above with supervision. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#f00078">What back to school projects have you been working on </font></em></p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#f00078">and if you like this project leave me some comment Love!!</font></em></p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#f00078">Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+</font></em></p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#f00078">Check out my sidebar for all social media…</font></em></p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#f00078">XOXO,</font></em></p> <p align="left"><em><font color="#8080ff" size="6" face="A bite">Christina</font></em></p> <p><br><font color="#1fc5b8" size="2"><strong><em>Quote of the Day:<br>Work keeps us from three great evils, boredom, vice and need.<br>--François Marie Arouet Voltaire</em></strong></font></p> <p><strong><em><font color="#1fc5b8" size="2"></font></em></strong><br></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6b72ece7-66d5-49ed-90e7-7b612b308115" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Back+to+School" rel="tag">Back to School</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Backpack" rel="tag">Backpack</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Galaxy" rel="tag">Galaxy</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Bling" rel="tag">Bling</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Craft" rel="tag">Craft</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Creative" rel="tag">Creative</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/DIY" rel="tag">DIY</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Fun" rel="tag">Fun</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Inspiration" rel="tag">Inspiration</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/kids" rel="tag">kids</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/michaels" rel="tag">michaels</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Paint" rel="tag">Paint</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Pink" rel="tag">Pink</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Purples" rel="tag">Purples</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/saving+money" rel="tag">saving money</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/style" rel="tag">style</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/tips" rel="tag">tips</a></div> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t2KVoo8Q-cg/UhhWQ5iqO_I/AAAAAAAACTc/8u4Xp2KZAeU/s1600-h/CAM0031925.jpg"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-82888153629022332702013-02-22T13:37:00.000-05:002013-02-22T13:37:28.851-05:00Let Me Pintroduce You! Pinterest Linky Party/ Come join in!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was just thinking how could I get involved more at Pinterest and this is perfect. A linky party, please go on over to <a href="http://www.momstestkitchen.com/2013/02/let-me-pintroduce-you.html?spref=bl">Mom's Test Kitchen: Let Me Pintroduce You!</a>: and link up!! Make sure you follow all of the steps and follow multiple blog/Pinners on Pinterest. I ended up following everyone. I love getting in touch with other like minded Pinners, I mean people. So get on over there and link up/ tweet/ follow back and have some fun! After all its friday people!!</span><br />
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Like my own personal mommy blog search engine. If you currently have a Mom blog I encourage you to go sign up and get listed. I am currently at #35 in my category Crafts & DIY and #710 overall. I wanted to ask if you wouldn’t mind clicking on my link to vote for me over there. Thank-You in advance.</font> </p> <p><a href="http://www.topmommyblogs.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="tmb-600x600-please-vote" border="0" alt="tmb-600x600-please-vote" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-crysnkNIIBY/URcZu_LJLoI/AAAAAAAABzY/-2UOj8LNHkI/tmb-600x600-please-vote%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600"></a></p> <p><font color="#8000ff" size="4" face="Baby Boston">~Christina</font></p><br><font face="levenim mt">Quote of the Day:<br></font> <p><font face="levenim mt">“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”<br>― </font><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5255891.Steve_Jobs"><font face="levenim mt">Steve Jobs</font></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-32390232692979388462013-02-09T22:00:00.000-05:002013-02-09T22:00:03.781-05:00Pinterest (Rules of Engagement) Poster<p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Hey everyone, thought that I’d make a little post about one of my favorite topics “Pinterest” if you can’t tell already! I am always over there pinning to my hearts content and felt compelled to get my Photoshop Elements out and make a Pinterest (Rules of Engagement) Poster. You’ll see it below. First of all, I wanted to add that I have been pinning for over a year I believe it’s’ been. In that time I’ve gotten to know the ins and outs of Pinterest. Second, unfortunately there are some pet peeves I have, but also alot of positive things I enjoy about Pinterest. Rather than tell you about it I’ll show you, then (of course) I’ll “Pin It” then you can too. Please leave a comment, follow me on twitter and I’m now on Google +, click on the sidebar and join me over there! </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fXio9U6a-s8/URcNGlPjmAI/AAAAAAAAByQ/tNH3mabbgAQ/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520Rules%252520of%252520Engagement%25255B20%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Pinterest Rules of Engagement" border="0" alt="Pinterest Rules of Engagement" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LujnzmJIPJI/URcNHDLHcCI/AAAAAAAAByY/ZE8dThaUImE/Pinterest%252520Rules%252520of%252520Engagement_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="600"></a></p> <p>Thanks for visiting, </p> <p><font color="#ff00ff" size="5" face="Matricha">~Christina</font></p> <p><font face="Levenim MT">Quote of the Day:</font></p> <p><font face="Levenim MT">Everybody is creative, and everybody is talented. I just don’t think<strong> </strong>everybody is disciplined.</font></p> <p><cite><font face="Levenim MT">— </font><a href="http://www.creativity-quotes.com/al-hirschfeld/"><font face="Levenim MT">Al Hirschfeld</font></a></cite> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-40098779985205750142013-01-30T13:34:00.000-05:002013-01-30T13:34:39.730-05:0020,000 views on Creative Tizzy --Thank You--<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Well I thought that I would check in today since I now have had over 20,000 views to <a href="http://www.creativetizzy.blogspot.com/">Creative Tizzy</a>. Been MIA for a while, but will resume getting back to a stricter schedule of posting. This past year has been a little crazy, but the stars are starting to align for me. So stay tuned. I will be updating <a href="http://www.creativetizzy.blogspot.com/">Creative Tizzy</a> with more new content, new ways to post, and updating former posts that are loved by YOU!! Have a great day and keep coming back. Until the next post, check out my reader favorites on the sidebar below and leave a comment if you'd like! </span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">~Christina</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-74223069078192718982012-11-05T13:00:00.000-05:002012-11-05T13:00:07.271-05:00Cheesy Chicken Dip with Mini Croissants<p align="center"><font size="4">A couple of weekends ago I thought Hmm, what should I make for everyone as a grazing snack, one we can pick at all day. So I looked at what I had in the fridge and whipped this up. I call it Cheesy Chicken Dip with Mini Croissants. It was so yummy, you have to try it!!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OxxJbQNFEgs/UJcuntoKb1I/AAAAAAAABnw/nlzndff-ewY/s1600-h/SAM_1030%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1030" border="0" alt="SAM_1030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NpgBMRolo5E/UJcuoMN9bPI/AAAAAAAABn4/qr4e_Hq5LIs/SAM_1030_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a></p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YgEfv_8isxo/UJcuopxupxI/AAAAAAAABoA/oGhYP72b1so/s1600-h/SAM_1017%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_1017" border="0" alt="SAM_1017" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--W1FVJJ27Do/UJcupWHyqRI/AAAAAAAABoI/LMBom3EO5Gw/SAM_1017_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> <p align="center"><font size="4">Here are the ingredients with measurements:</font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center">Garlic Salt 1 tsp.</div> <li> <div align="center">Onion Powder 1 tsp.</div> <li> <div align="center">Ground Black Pepper 1 tsp.</div> <li> <div align="center">Sea Salt 1 tsp.</div> <li> <div align="center">Margarine 1 tbsp.</div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2"><font size="3">Parmesan Cheese 1/4 cup</font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zB2D_kXLSDU/UJcuqEQWHII/AAAAAAAABoQ/F6eSmKohyyw/s1600-h/SAM_1013%25255B18%25255D.jpg"></div></li></ul><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1013" border="0" alt="SAM_1013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OjlcGtrYIIg/UJcuq9B-7eI/AAAAAAAABoY/IuWyRVv9EXQ/SAM_1013_thumb%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a></font> <ul> <ul> <li> <div align="center">Croissant Rolls X2 (any size doesn’t matter)</div><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bNM4ECLK_l4/UJcurn6BDxI/AAAAAAAABog/PDh7yHLnAW8/s1600-h/SAM_1014%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_1014" border="0" alt="SAM_1014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WRLxhuIXlRo/UJcusW5D57I/AAAAAAAABoo/_42TbUdnF8s/SAM_1014_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a></li></ul> <li> <div align="center">2 slices American Cheese (for creaminess)</div> <li> <div align="center">Fiesta Blend Cheese 8 oz. (whole pack)<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w6cHTVqt5_Y/UJcutD69XBI/AAAAAAAABow/2O5uRjRVKbM/s1600-h/SAM_1016%25255B17%25255D.jpg"></div><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_1016" border="0" alt="SAM_1016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-knKkTZ2a6cc/UJcutqNCnsI/AAAAAAAABo4/NhU3Y_8RGmE/SAM_1016_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> <ul> <li> <div align="center">Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (cut up into bite sized pieces)<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JRt5T7R8Gw8/UJcuuUncXvI/AAAAAAAABpA/kliyacZorvY/s1600-h/SAM_1015%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_1015" border="0" alt="SAM_1015" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Yy3IA8ckn3c/UJcuuzV0PGI/AAAAAAAABpI/w_1hGSDY-v4/SAM_1015_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a></div></li></ul> <li> <div align="center">Milk 1/4 cup </div> <li> <div align="center">Whipped Cream Cheese 3 tbsp. </div> <li> <div align="center">Sour Cream 2 tbsp.</div><font size="2"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7UevujKja8Y/UJcuvmbxhUI/AAAAAAAABpQ/-5Mg675hzSU/s1600-h/SAM_1018%25255B31%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1018" border="0" alt="SAM_1018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-P13t-xdqMKA/UJcuwDxwtcI/AAAAAAAABpY/mQyeJKTnfkQ/SAM_1018_thumb%25255B27%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a></font></li></ul> <p align="center"> Directions for Mini Croissants: </p> <ul> <li> <div align="center">Preheat Oven to prepackaged directions</div> <li> <div align="center">After rolling out dough cut Croissants into mini triangles about an inch in diameter with pizza cutter, so easy that way!!</div> <li> <div align="center">Spread out onto cookie sheet and put into preheated oven. Bake for ONLY a couple of minutes they bake very fast. Mine took about 3-4 minutes so watch the stove the whole time or they will burn. Shown below is what they look like when they come out, puffed and crispy on the bottom. You don’t even have to use a spatula, you just tap the cookie sheet against the top of stove and they pop off.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E6y0YA-Be3c/UJcuwqW5vXI/AAAAAAAABpg/FL-KvvzyZZU/s1600-h/SAM_1023%25255B11%25255D.jpg"></div><img style="border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_1023" border="0" alt="SAM_1023" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YxBFMzv3E_o/UJcuxaKuZMI/AAAAAAAABpo/AwkTYY5VZ1Y/SAM_1023_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"> <p align="center"></a> Now for the Cheese Dip Directions:</p> <li> <div align="center">Start adding butter, milk, whipped cream cheese and sour cream, stir with whisk until no lumps left, then dump Fiesta Cheese bag, American Cheese, and Parmesan cheese into pot and bring up to medium high heat, stir until all incorporated. </div></li></ul> <p align="center"> <ul> <li> <div align="center">Next add chicken chunks, stir again. </div> <li> <div align="center">Lastly add in the salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder </div> <li> <div align="center">Cook until all the way melted and hot</div> <li> <div align="center">This is how it looks after it’s all cooked<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oyxatqpWON0/UJcux4EyQsI/AAAAAAAABps/DH8W_Bd84NQ/s1600-h/SAM_1022%25255B17%25255D.jpg"></div></li></ul> <p></p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1022" border="0" alt="SAM_1022" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JxcCXTIOQog/UJcuyS-46sI/AAAAAAAABp4/vbd_FO4tG0k/SAM_1022_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"> <p align="center"></a> Ok this is so yummy, can I tell you. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-U6WAVi3Im0Q/UJcuzOvz7OI/AAAAAAAABp8/pPXCaTDEm7U/s1600-h/SAM_1027%25255B18%25255D.jpg"></p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1027" border="0" alt="SAM_1027" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U2W5PqgtGz0/UJcuzqXafaI/AAAAAAAABqI/HVdnkVWXfIc/SAM_1027_thumb%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dkJtZPzCm1M/UJcu0ataXoI/AAAAAAAABqQ/72pbhnzUXqQ/s1600-h/SAM_1024%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1024" border="0" alt="SAM_1024" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PuSrNdlWY_g/UJcu07WYVdI/AAAAAAAABqY/1kfdIT1FlSM/SAM_1024_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"> <p align="center"></a>The finished product, I left it in the mini crock pot I use for dips and man it was amazing. High in calories but the diet starts tomorrow, lol. Well I hope that you try this recipe. It’s so great for a Football party, cold day, Holiday, or just because! Have fun and hey, let me know if you tried it, would love to know what you think, so comment below!! PS: One tip I’d like to add is make more croissant rolls because they go so quickly so I would double the amount to 4 roll tubes. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Y6xjOIO4kr4/UJcu1iWJtGI/AAAAAAAABqg/oGnEIQ6MkP8/s1600-h/SAM_1031%25255B15%25255D.jpg"></p> <p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_1031" border="0" alt="SAM_1031" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7sWzjRmYKm8/UJcu2a08nRI/AAAAAAAABqo/NmULMvxmgRU/SAM_1031_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a><br><br>Enjoy! ~<font color="#ff0080" size="5" face="Broken Fluid">Christina</font></p> <p>Quote of the Day:<br>If we find a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.<br>--Ralph Waldo Emerson</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-91821329578732619812012-10-10T13:00:00.000-04:002012-10-10T13:00:08.174-04:00Mini Makeup Looks~Drama, The Movies, & Katy Perry Inspired<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Since I am a Cosmetologist (a frugal one) I always have my eye on the lookout for new Hair and Makeup Products at great prices. <font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Typically I bargain shop at </font><a href="www.riteaid.com" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Rite-Aid</font></a><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">, </font><a href="www.cvs.com" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">CVS</font></a><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">, and </font><a href="www.walmart.com" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Walmart</font></a> <font size="3" face="Levenim MT">and their prices seem to be comparable to each other.</font> </font><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">With that being said, I will be doing more Mini Makeup Looks for my posts and including the prices of the products I buy AND start showcasing them here on Creative Tizzy. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT"> <font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Now onto the fun stuff, here are the looks I have put together, they are budget friendly, fun, and are ideas in addition to your everyday makeup routine. I’ve included a couple of pics with closeups of some of the pretties.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#c75c7a" size="7" face="iNked God"><u>Drama Pink</u></font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-01bGgiwfSQ0/UHSAhJ1H7qI/AAAAAAAABgI/JwsjeLm93h0/s1600-h/Mini%252520Makeup%252520Look-Drama%252520Pink%252520with%252520closeup%252520official%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Mini Makeup Look-Drama Pink with closeup official" border="0" alt="Mini Makeup Look-Drama Pink with closeup official" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-REODwJe-9FA/UHSECzCh8NI/AAAAAAAABgs/5fQBV8MyGYk/Mini%252520Makeup%252520Look-Drama%252520Pink%252520with%252520closeup%252520official_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="630"></a><font size="7"><font face="sabrina star"><font color="#dec803" size="6"></font></font></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#fce303" size="6" face="sabrina star"><u>Movie Date Night</u></font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vYobOr0_cmw/UHSEDsTlELI/AAAAAAAABg0/gkSQQACz-MU/s1600-h/Mini%252520Makeup%252520Look-Movie%252520Date%252520Night%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><font color="#444444" size="7" face="sabrina star"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vYobOr0_cmw/UHSEDsTlELI/AAAAAAAABg8/-uNzda7fUbM/s1600-h/Mini%252520Makeup%252520Look-Movie%252520Date%252520Night%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Mini Makeup Look-Movie Date Night" border="0" alt="Mini Makeup Look-Movie Date Night" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sri7K7n3wvc/UHSEEyx0TTI/AAAAAAAABhA/n7rji4PLQzc/Mini%252520Makeup%252520Look-Movie%252520Date%252520Night_thumb%25255B19%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="658"></a></font></a><font size="6"><font face="Hang 'Em 2"><font color="#ff0080"> <font size="7"><u>Candy Coated/ Katy Perry Inspired</u></font></font></font></font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iaEI8ZB4O0Q/UHSEFpjKnBI/AAAAAAAABhI/Kxvbimo0yY4/s1600-h/MIni%252520Makeup%252520Look-Candy%252520Coated%252520Katy%252520Perry%252520Inspired%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="MIni Makeup Look-Candy Coated Katy Perry Inspired" border="0" alt="MIni Makeup Look-Candy Coated Katy Perry Inspired" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3G1JyeYh4fw/UHSEGkQxm6I/AAAAAAAABhQ/6lK4SRY07wo/MIni%252520Makeup%252520Look-Candy%252520Coated%252520Katy%252520Perry%252520Inspired_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="800" height="590"></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">I had alot of fun with this post, can’t wait to do more, </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Enjoy</font> <font color="#d5006a">~<font size="5" face="Rhumba Script NF">Christina</font></font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-51764702600924148412012-09-21T13:00:00.000-04:002012-09-21T13:00:02.918-04:00A Mini Makeup Shopping Trip<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">There’s nothing better than a little retail therapy. That’s exactly what I needed this past week. I love finding cute makeup at frugal prices. Here are a couple of product looks I put together for fall.</font></p> <p align="center"><u><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">The Browns</font></u></p> <p align="center"><u><font size="4" face="Levenim MT"></font></u><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Gy4SEb4S50g/UFuiJwPnayI/AAAAAAAABYA/vY0MOIIa-6o/s1600-h/The%252520Browns%252520NYC%252520looks%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="The Browns NYC looks" border="0" alt="The Browns NYC looks" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XxTrvpHi6Xw/UFuiKjMyZUI/AAAAAAAABYI/v9eo-xmyyUI/The%252520Browns%252520NYC%252520looks_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="770" height="582"></a></p> <p align="center"><u><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">The Greens/ Neutrals</font></u></p> <p align="center"><u><font size="4" face="Levenim MT"></font></u><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CegEaQTq9zo/UFuiLcrSAWI/AAAAAAAABYQ/fAtSlNC2yxQ/s1600-h/The%252520Neutrals%252520elf%252520looks%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="The Neutrals elf looks" border="0" alt="The Neutrals elf looks" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rUZP_BIn4rs/UFuiL9oUiVI/AAAAAAAABYY/P3DAchzGpp4/The%252520Neutrals%252520elf%252520looks_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="606"></a></p> <p align="center"><u><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">The Purples</font></u></p> <p align="center"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="The Purples NYC Looks" border="0" alt="The Purples NYC Looks" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pPd5l2MmMwc/UFuiMRU4iyI/AAAAAAAABYg/uEZ9nTJRo3c/The%252520Purples%252520NYC%252520Looks_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="720" height="600"></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">This was alot of fun to put together. The Cosmetologist Girly Girl in me is always on the lookout for fun looks. What do <em><font color="#ff0080">you</font></em> look for in makeup at the store? Do you go for budget and cute. Do you have a hard time putting looks together? Leave a comment…Christina</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-51741736928940367272012-09-04T13:00:00.000-04:002012-09-04T13:00:07.571-04:00Have Fun, Stress Less When Vacationing with the Kids ~Post 3, 9 Final Tips<p><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">If you would like to follow along, there are two posts to this series. <a href="http://www.creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2012/08/have-fun-stress-less-when-vacationing.html" target="_blank">Have Fun Stress Less when vacationing with the kids Post 1</a>, and <a href="http://www.creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2012/08/have-fun-stress-less-when-vacationing_31.html" target="_blank">Have Fun Stress Less when vacationing with the kids Post 2</a>.</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Levenim MT"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jkpSk2jUhqo/UEYmbV0z_vI/AAAAAAAABU4/ddzKiXmNEp4/s1600-h/2012-08-11_19-39-50_708%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2012-08-11_19-39-50_708" border="0" alt="2012-08-11_19-39-50_708" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Llt2CGSHN1o/UEYmb7sbK1I/AAAAAAAABVA/MlYOYyWsluY/2012-08-11_19-39-50_708_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="950" height="534"></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Levenim MT"></font><font color="#8080ff"> </font><font color="#ff0080" size="4" face="Levenim MT">Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Pier August 2012 Vacation</font></p> <ol> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">When at your hotel keep clothes in suitcases. Why?? because it lessens what you have to do when you go to leave.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Use various Apps to get to know your area. Urban Spoon, Foodspotting, Yelp all are great for getting to know restaurants and what is good where you’ll be vacationing. Shopkick for deals, Raining Hot coupons and your local pharmacies for Apps to getting great deals when far from home.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Use coupons or online discount codes/ such as <a href="http://retailmenot.com" target="_blank">retailmenot.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=hmx%2b6b0v2xn4cobp0laizw%3d%3d" target="_blank">ebates.com</a> for hotel/driving/shopping etc. </font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Grab a postcard for the family back home and send your greetings to them. Or do as we do, bring back some Salt Water Taffy. When we go to the shore we usually get Dolles on the boardwalk.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Collect Souvenirs of the trip. Examples could be ticket stubs, wrist bands, photos, seashells, sharks teeth, sand, postcards.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Make a project from those Souvenirs. Get a recycled jar and fill it with the items you collected and you’ll have a great memory to commemorate your spectacular fun filled vacation.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Before you book hotel find out what is available at the hotel for kids to do, Lazy River, Pool, Hot Tub, Games etc.</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">When you are finally vacationing, buy things as needed when your there. In case you forgot some things, don’t fret. It’s not like your going to a remote Island or anything, or are you?? Well then tweet those pics…</font> <li><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">Before you leave the house make sure you clean it. Make all beds, take care of trash, run the dishwasher for the last time and empty fridge of things that will go bad. Use Glade Plugins to make your rooms stay fresh. When we came back home. I walked in my home and everything was done. Smelled fresh and not stale or dank. It was nice to know that I just needed to do the laundry and put the rest of the stuff away. But because I was so efficient from the start that took me an hour to do. Life’s Good!!</font></li></ol> <p><font size="4" face="Levenim MT">All in all realize that with a little preparation ahead of time, you can save yourself mounds of time and trouble from getting overwhelmed, to actually having fun and enjoying your vacation. Now school is back in full swing, so it’s “Back to Life, Back to Reality”, the song is playing in my head right now. Back to a brand new schedule for the year. Leave a some Comment Love, Yeah!! ~Christina</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-10149446106881495212012-08-31T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-31T13:00:02.694-04:00Have Fun, Stress Less When Vacationing with the Kids ~Post 2 14 more tips<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aIjn10SRfhA/UEDqWeuGI8I/AAAAAAAABTE/bUX7Nyowpgk/s1600-h/IMG_20120621_225856%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMG_20120621_225856" border="0" alt="IMG_20120621_225856" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cK5P-5nlOKw/UEDqW6oWhII/AAAAAAAABTM/RowkeR5uO_4/IMG_20120621_225856_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="600"></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Picture of Greenville, South Carolina “The Reedy River”</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">Today I am adding more tips to the series see my previous post to catch up </font><a href="http://www.creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2012/08/have-fun-stress-less-when-vacationing.html" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Levenim MT">“Have Fun, Stress Less when Vacationing with the kids ~Post 1 Streamlining the preparation with 15 easy tips”</font></a></p> <ol> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">If you have a DVD Player take along movies that interest various age groups & have a variety within children's reach.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Carry some cash, but make sure to have a debit/credit card and checks if in case you forget your money or credit card. I did just recently when my daughter and I got out nails done on vacation. I almost panicked then asked if they accepted checks. Whoosh saved!! That’s what I get for paying my bills online earlier in the day (forgetting my card at home by computer).</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Plan on doing laundry 2 days before you leave and pick out fold and put into piles separated by child and adults. For example Shirts/Shorts/Socks/Underwear/1 pair of jeans/1 Hoody. Keep it simple and if staying 2 weeks, pack for 1 plus 2 days, on day 8 do laundry and you’ll be set.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Pack toiletries, I use a backpack for this, for separate pockets, yet I still use Gallon and sandwich bags to separate everything. For example: Separate 1 toothbrush and toothpaste into one sandwich bag, do this for all kids and adults/write on them with a sharpie everyone’s names. Bundle Shampoo/Conditioner/Hairspray into a Gallon Baggie. I put full sized soaps into separate baggies, since we have a family of six, we put hotel soaps to shame. Razors/Shave Creams/Soaps bundled together Gallon Baggie. I put my moisturizer/body spray/deodorant into one separate Gallon Baggie. My husbands into another. I have used many different types of toiletry bags and stuff gets spilled all over, so this is what works then if you need something, take out a bag at a time. Easy!!</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">I grab a variety of chips in a pack, usually Lay’s. I used to buy separate snacks for everyone, but the Lay’s variety bag has a cinch top and you can put some more snacks in it like granola bars and peanut butter crackers. My kids can get car sickness so we bring mini coke bottles and mini waters. I buy these the day before and stick them in the fridge so they are nice and cold when I arrange them in an insulated bag.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Pack the car/van/suv/truck the night before and stick everything your kids need i.e.: pillow/blanket/stuffed animals/chargers etc. near their seats. Also make sure you have baby wipes in middle console, change for tolls, within reach (if needed), GPS system charging and ready to go.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Pack a mini first aid kit and put it into glove box. Include in it band aids/Neosporin/pain medicine/alcohol swabs.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Hand sanitizer</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Are pets coming with? We brought our cat with us to South Carolina. I included cat litter in a plastic bin with lid for the drive. I brought food/water/mini bowls/leash/cat carrier/kitty blanket/litter pan and toys.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Recycle your plastic bags. Use them for trash/kitty litter cleanups/change of clothes for kids/wet clothes/laundry.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">When I pack the suitcases and we are staying over night 1 night and breaking up the drive. I pack individual bags with 1 outfit/socks/underwear/swimsuit for pool/pj’s for each person and stick them all in a tote bag, instead of unloading whole van. And bringing everything in. One bag, easy!!</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Do you have your hotel confirmation numbers written down or a printout of it? Bring drivers license, license plate number, phone numbers of hotel and emergency numbers/ health insurance cards ( my son got strep the second week we were in South Carolina) keep them handy for anything you anticipate on the trip.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Bring a folder of bills that may be due when your gone and hopefully you booked a hotel that has free wifi or use your smart phone to pay them. Or go to the lobby and use the free computer.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">Bring crayons/tablets for drawing/mini games/markers/crayon books/chargers/DS’s/PSP’s/video games etc. for keeping the kids occupied.</font></div></li></ol> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">To be continued… there are more tips to come about the drive and when your actually there at your destination.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Levenim MT">It’s Labor Day weekend and I may not get anymore tips up until the long weekend is over. Hope you have a Great Labor Day ~Christina</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-59474214247093870772012-08-30T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-30T13:00:01.309-04:00Have Fun, Stress Less when Vacationing with the Kids ~Post 1: Streamlining the preparation with 15 easy tips<p><font size="2" face="Arial"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rzhsZF5pSpI/UD-FH4sCKqI/AAAAAAAABSg/m-O6y1z6TcY/s1600-h/1345958476558142.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="1345958476558" border="0" alt="1345958476558" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-REGZ6TMBJC0/UD-FJk2bJDI/AAAAAAAABSo/fxo37Zo1ecI/1345958476558_thumb140.jpg?imgmax=800" width="630" height="367"></a> Vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina -August 2012</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">With a little bit of planning you can have a “FUN” vacation, but you need some tips to prepare yourself ahead of time when traveling/vacationing with kids. The following are steps you can take to use as a guideline. I’m telling you I am the master at traveling light and effortless, since we had to travel back and forth from Indiana to Pennsylvania every year. The following may be a little out of order but extremely helpful.</font></p> <ol> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Think out your whole trip ahead of time. Sort of a budget before the month begins. So you know mostly what to expect and life isn’t too out of sorts for you and your kids. Preparation is key.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Determine your length of stay, a couple of days, a week, 2 weeks or more, then you can plan around this time accordingly.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">If you are driving, will you drive all the way through or break the trip up. I break the trip up by staying over night in a hotel if the drive is longer than 7 hours. Since I have four kids ages 16, 12, 9, and 7, you can see why. I do want to get to my destination, but with my sanity intact!!</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">What amenities does the Hotel/Villa/Condo have for convenience once you’re there. Don’t be surprised at what they have and don’t. Get acquainted with their policies online for pets, gym, pool, laundry, and access to the outside, the internet and ATM, oh and do they provide a free breakfast?</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">With hotels, are you going all-inclusive or are there any hidden fees. Also, sign up for their club card if applicable to maybe earn nights or get coupons and discounted stays. My husband is a “Priority Club” member of <a href="www.holidayinn.com" target="_blank">HolidayInn</a> so that helps earn free nights for us if we choose to go with <a href="www.holidayinn.com" target="_blank">HolidayInn</a>.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Check various websites, like <a href="www.hotels.com" target="_blank">hotels.com</a> or <a href="www.priceline.com" target="_blank">priceline</a>, <a href="www.orbitz.com" target="_blank">orbitz</a>, <a href="www.expedia.com" target="_blank">expedia</a>, <a href="www.travelocity.com" target="_blank">travelocity</a> to find and compare hotel deals. I did this and then went to my hotel website to see if they had anything to offer. They actually had the lowest pricing. So I booked on the hotel site. You can also check for coupon codes for a better deal. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Pack lightly, Don’t pack “Just In Case” style. So that you don’t have too much to bring with you.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Check the weather for traveling to and from your destination. So that you are prepared for what is to come for the most part.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Make sure trunk is packed efficiently. Where you can see through the back window safely, or if your lucky to have a case for on the roof of your car, this will not apply.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">If staying longer than a week, will you need to do laundry? If so, do they have a service that they will bill to your room. Or laundry facilities that you can use. Remember to get a roll of quarters if that’s the case.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Can you get away with packing kids clothes in a backpack, they can carry it on their back and help take things to the hotel room. This is how I would always pack my little ones things, but now their clothes are getting bigger so I have to stuff into a small wheeled suitcase. I would sometimes double up 2 in 1 suitcase. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Bring Ziploc bags in various sizes: Gallon, Quart, Sandwich.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Separate Kids and Adults phone/laptop/iPod/tablet etc chargers, into baggies. Then the ones you need when traveling in car can be easily reached for if mom keeps them in purse or where kids will be seated.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Moms, always keep camera and Smartphone in purse for those times when you need to take a quick picture or make a phone call.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Make a list of the things you will need for the trip. That being said, will you need snacks, drinks, medication, special needs, batteries, tickets? Write it down so you don’t forget when your at the store.</font></li></ol> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">I hope that you’ve enjoyed this post so far, but you’ll have to come back tomorrow… to be continued. So stay tuned for Part 2. Hope you have a great start to your weekend. See you tomorrow!! ~Christina</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"></font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-5588078555975413272012-08-29T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-29T13:00:05.202-04:00What’s in my Purse Tour, Organizing My Chaos & 22 Purse Must Have’s<p><font size="2" face="Arial">So I got my new purses and can only use one at a time, oh darn. So here’s the one I chose. The black one for now and I’ll change it up, when the mood strikes. I don’t know about you but, I cannot have too deep of a purse, in fact I prefer a more shallow purse that is wide so that when I go to dig for something it doesn’t take long to find my items. I have to have an organizer in my purse too it keeps everything in it’s place Now I just need to get an apparatus to hold all of my fly away receipts and a trash can installed and I’ll be set. hehe. See how beautiful it looks all nice and neat. Trust me it’ll start filling up with receipts soon don’t worry, so I have to clean it out at least once a week. </font><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0918" border="0" alt="SAM_0918" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JQG7WicCOio/UDpKH-DXnRI/AAAAAAAABQc/ABad2W41Y_4/SAM_0918_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Here’s a list of my “Must Have’s” for a purse that survives a chaotic household. </font></p> <ol> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">A cell phone pocket. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Sunglass holder pocket. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">A Kangaroo pouch, a big purse organizer turned inside out and a small one put inside it. Easy to see into and keeps chaos organized. Or a purse organizer of some sort.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Pens for when you need to write notes. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Markers and Note Pad (I always seem to run out of these, need a stockpile for sure), for those creatively sparked ideas when your out and about. For me it’s usually for the home or my blog.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Lipstick, organized upside down so I can see what color I am hurriedly reaching for, gotta have this handy. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">A card holder, just for health insurance cards, kids pictures, social security cards, and store cards. Will be doing a tutorial on what I did to put all of my large store cards together, even though I have the key fob ones attached to keys, at a later date. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">I have a sample sized deodorant on the left side pocket and usually my body spray is in there somewhere, need to go get some more.</font> <font size="2" face="Arial">Love Vampire, I get this at Rite aid. I get so many compliments on it, people follow me around. </font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Girly items inside discreet pocket.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Kabuki brush (not shown) for touch ups.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Hand Sanitizer</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Change (especially quarters) for when your kids bug you to do the claw.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Band-Aids and Neosporin for the boo-boos.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Chargers when on the go.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Small pouch of wipes or napkins for messes. Also keep wipes in my car too.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Small trial sized hairspray.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">When I am at a family function for a couple of hours I take a mini makeup kit, for touchups, cause we get to laughing and there I go touching my face again.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Small snacks for car drives.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">Stamps</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">A couple of plastic sandwich bags for trash, more organizing etc.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">I stick my keys right on top or stuff them in next to my check book.</font> <li><font size="2" face="Arial">A Checkbook Cover and Checkbook </font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vC2zfOWfuJ8/UDpKIUEMufI/AAAAAAAABQk/pkP6rD4dJP8/s1600-h/SAM_0923%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0923" border="0" alt="SAM_0923" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VOGksbNmqzc/UDpKJJPa5AI/AAAAAAAABQs/CRP0UkdPeAA/SAM_0923_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a><font size="2" face="Arial">I really don’t ever use my zipper because it is so impractical with 4 kids that I have no time for fussing at the store counters. So it stays unzipped but I always carry it on my forearm for safety. You’ll notice in the next picture that my cell phone looks damaged and melted, well I left it in my car in 100 degree heat, which I don’t recommend, still works though.</font><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0920" border="0" alt="SAM_0920" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4Y4xTgSUOPs/UDpKJjRT17I/AAAAAAAABQ0/XG3r7Wo7AJo/SAM_0920_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"><font size="2" face="Arial">Now go organize that purse of yours. Just dump it like I do and start all over. Sometimes my daughter even reorganizes for me. Any questions, contact me on the side bar or Please leave a comment. Thanks for reading, Christina</font></li></ol> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-14524304234715934032012-08-28T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-28T13:00:04.711-04:00Charming Charlie (My Favorite Accessories Store) Purse Haul<p><font size="2" face="Arial">So I was vacationing in Greenville, South Carolina and to my wonderful surprise they have a <a href="http://www.charmingcharlie.com/" target="_blank">Charming Charlie</a> store. I absolutely love this store. It can be overwhelming though, if you’ve never been. I have been to the one in Fort Wayne, Indiana, another one in Collegeville, PA and now Greenville, SC. Collegeville is one of the biggest so far. They have every accessory under the sun, from Shoes to Belts, to Purses, to Jewelry, Hair accessories and even Blouses. THE BEST PART about <a href="http://www.charmingcharlie.com/" target="_blank">Charming Charlie</a> is…..It’s all color coordinated. Clapping like a Seal right now, just walking in is inspiring let alone buying something. If I worked there they’d have to take my check right back, because it would be spent on the spot. Love!! So when I went into the CC’s at Greenville, they were having a BOGO on top of their red tag items. I guess to make room for the new product coming in. Well I got 2 purses and a pair of sunglasses for $27, yes $27 I was so glad I waited to get a purse, cause I was able to afford 2 and shades to boot. Here’s my Black purse: This was “Free” only $9.99 marked down and it was part of the BOGO deal. Gotta love the Gold chain.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BGpc7WXi8H8/UDpTXR7yDqI/AAAAAAAABRM/FCZmv0QQbIo/s1600-h/SAM_091312.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0913" border="0" alt="SAM_0913" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwP5pVem1LwgEl-Bj0bVWUx8uYYfbpQNvtT9ysd6OIi6Vs9govofntOepafKGCT-QyycfoZlC35oGlVC0tQ5uswj1hatL6Fp8Wv-Mck9ycTVsFBJkvurP8WMeruDCrT5KOauYePw7gtU4/?imgmax=800" width="300" height="545"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-baabpQLeI8o/UDpTYehgPgI/AAAAAAAABRc/_qcGBelbVb8/s1600-h/SAM_09158.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0915" border="0" alt="SAM_0915" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tx6kksFSSjQ/UDpTZAyTDEI/AAAAAAAABRk/WmNWmvDkEsA/SAM_0915_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="545"></a> </p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Then here’s the purse I bought marked down to $18</font> <font size="2" face="Arial">Little bit of bling, soft and nice wide straps</font>. <font size="2" face="Arial">So which one will I choose to use for now, stay tuned…</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YznWEFYeJVc/UDpTZUYFFvI/AAAAAAAABRs/YsZgDtd8Nzc/s1600-h/SAM_09087.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0908" border="0" alt="SAM_0908" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oPgtBZWnfYQ/UDpTZz-uVBI/AAAAAAAABR0/NKDW7cFcJyg/SAM_0908_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="545"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aXz64I_-9M8/UDpTaeFYrlI/AAAAAAAABR8/KzgH5Mlfyc4/s1600-h/SAM_09058.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0905" border="0" alt="SAM_0905" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YLDqGTIHXQU/UDpTartP3yI/AAAAAAAABSE/ifYkV5wTmSI/SAM_0905_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="545"></a></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Here’s another post I wrote a while ago during my month long posting Challenges, fyi, <a href="http://creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-18-challenge-diy-style-how-to.html" target="_blank">Day 18 Challenge</a> about CC’s. </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">So I encourage you to save yourself some money and check out </font><a href="http://www.charmingcharlie.com/" target="_blank"><font size="2" face="Arial">Charming Charlie</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">, if you don’t have one near you, no problem you can buy everything online. Yeah! Go take a look at all the pretties. Have fun shopping, ~Christina</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-83997183513273395802012-08-27T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-27T13:00:06.641-04:00After the Birth, Baby Gifts~ Memory Keepsake Photo<p><font size="2" face="Arial">You go into the hospital for labor and delivery and you come out with the most precious of gifts a baby girl, then she starts to grow up. That little baby is now 9 years old and time surely does fly. I want to thank myself for taking the time out to take photos of what she received when she was born. Now, she and I have a memory, of the sweet things people got for her then. Soon after we came home, since everything is in bags, boxes and such, I cleared off the kitchen table and sat everything on it. Then a couple of days later, when I had the time between feedings and diaper changes, I arranged them into a display and took several photos up close. Here is one of the photos I took. Including flowers, clothes, cards, stuffed animals, baby blankets etc. I think this is a great idea to remember those baby days for Mother and Child. Start planning now for when you go to deliver (if your expecting) and you’ll be so pleased to look back on such a wonderful time. I know I am. ~Christina</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pRWFFAzYGq0/UDo1EI-VZ4I/AAAAAAAABP8/E17BMVrwAb8/s1600-h/IMGP0102%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="IMGP0102" border="0" alt="IMGP0102" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9LgMQk25tz0/UDo1EsCiefI/AAAAAAAABQE/HxfeAn8WXOA/IMGP0102_thumb%25255B25%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="668" height="404"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-84530995420096451752012-08-26T13:00:00.000-04:002012-08-26T13:00:04.975-04:00Wonderful Mediterranean Eats at River Place Greenville, SC<p><font color="#000000"><font size="2" face="Arial">Way back in June my husband had an interview in Greenville, SC for a new job, so I came along with him to get to know the area. I was also due for a mini vacation. The first day he was interviewing I decided I would order food close by our hotel room at The Hampton Inn, overlooking <a href="http://www.riverplacesc.com/playing-at-riverplace.php" target="_blank">The River Place</a> Downtown Greenville. <font color="#000000"><a href="http://thelazygoat.typepad.com/site/" target="_blank"><font size="2" face="Arial">The Lazy Goat Restaurant</font></a></font></font></font><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial"> which was literally underneath my hotel room, was a perfect choice. Wonderful Mediterranean food might I add. Before I even get into my meal, I have to say I am big on great first impressions and I give Props to <a href="http://thelazygoat.typepad.com/site/" target="_blank">The Lazy Goat</a>, for friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and their superb take-out presentation. They had no idea that I was a blogger and delivered more than expected. Well here’s my gift bag of yums: Nice sturdy bag with plenty of napkins, utensils, and everything was wrapped up tight. This is how it should be no matter where you go!!</font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A6nX2kKtOrI/UDooS9vH_hI/AAAAAAAABPk/U4iusw1QDQY/s1600-h/20120622_141301_665.jpg"><font size="2"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-A6nX2kKtOrI/UDooS9vH_hI/AAAAAAAABPo/B1bDIxlkry4/s1600-h/20120622_141301_668.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2012-06-22_14-13-01_66" border="0" alt="2012-06-22_14-13-01_66" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V5ANvgzhHYc/UDmXeS_TFVI/AAAAAAAABOA/4MqF7YlqXpk/20120622_141301_66_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a></font></a></p> <p><font size="2"></font><font face="Arial"><span style="color: rgb(127,63,0)"><font color="#000000" size="3">Harissa Whipped Hummus: crisp veggies and warm pita $7 </font></span></font></p> <p><font face="Arial"><span style="color: rgb(127,63,0)"><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font size="2">This was my appetizer.</font> </font></font></span><font size="2">My personal review of this is ~~~~~ 5 tizzy’s (my version of 5 stars). Warm homemade hummus, add to it warm and chewy pita bread plus some crisp crudités on the side. I couldn’t get over the flavor of their homemade hummus, puts store bought to shame! There is an immense difference. It has way more texture and for crunch they sprinkle sesame seeds on top. So Good!! PS I did save some for my hubby, but we ended up going out to another place that evening. So it was my midnight snack later on. </font></font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qovs9JNVK7E/UDmXe-Pq3RI/AAAAAAAABOI/Ir8DDCMno8M/s1600-h/20120622_141501_77135.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="2012-06-22_14-15-01_771" border="0" alt="2012-06-22_14-15-01_771" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WtpZAXuYvdI/UDmXfG6XLEI/AAAAAAAABOM/8-UYRD3RuGM/20120622_141501_771_thumb33.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5JunU9Z1RB8/UDmXfsGTKiI/AAAAAAAABOU/k0_eicEyzWg/s1600-h/20120622_141337_74811.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2012-06-22_14-13-37_748" border="0" alt="2012-06-22_14-13-37_748" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9UdmbK4sKvQ/UDmXgKm_IwI/AAAAAAAABOg/1vHJRISB0nc/20120622_141337_748_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a> <font size="3" face="Arial">Italian Grilled Cheese Panini (pesto, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella) $5</font></p> <div id="container"> <div id="container-inner" class="pkg"> <div id="pagebody"> <div id="pagebody-inner" class="pkg"> <div id="beta"> <div id="beta-inner" class="pkg"> <div id="entry-51406872" class="entry-category-menu_lunch_ entry-author-gina_boulware entry-type-post entry"> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="entry-body"> <p style="line-height: 110%"><font size="2" face="Arial">This is what I had for my meal, my review of this was equally ~~~~~ 5 tizzy’s, perfect pesto with ripe, juicy tomatoes, warm smooth and creamy mozzarella, on a fresh warm roll. MMM, it was “PENTANOSTIMO” ~five times tasteful!!!</font></p> <p style="line-height: 110%"><font size="4"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-94tqalGRkJ4/UDmXgibLaWI/AAAAAAAABOo/Pc1YjeCjRHU/s1600-h/20120622_141545_19310.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2012-06-22_14-15-45_193" border="0" alt="2012-06-22_14-15-45_193" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-So4L3Pe2g0s/UDmXhCbtbcI/AAAAAAAABOw/eMhvO1wZSow/20120622_141545_193_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bCPAUM0ITmU/UDmXh3CMzNI/AAAAAAAABO4/hYioO_1u0uA/s1600-h/20120622_141601_8078.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2012-06-22_14-16-01_807" border="0" alt="2012-06-22_14-16-01_807" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ocj47gC23s0/UDmXiHSZ8_I/AAAAAAAABPA/f84YhjMddl0/20120622_141601_807_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a> </font></p> <p style="line-height: 110%"><font size="4"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial">I recommend if you are ever in Downtown Greenville, SC that <a href="http://thelazygoat.typepad.com/site/" target="_blank">The Lazy Goat</a></font><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial"></font><font size="3"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial"> would be on your must eat at list. You can also eat outside at night overlooking the river and lighted waterfall fountains. Take in the atmosphere combined with the outdoor bands/DJ’s playing music across the river, makes for wonderful ambience, especially for a date night with your spouse. Enjoy!!</font><br></font></p></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-25949455005948589102012-07-28T13:52:00.001-04:002012-07-28T13:52:35.202-04:00Some of my latest Pinterest Pins<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U7wnCix2EcI/UBQm35L2OOI/AAAAAAAABNQ/mcK6tSFnxjg/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DANozsus9Jg/UBQm4lDT32I/AAAAAAAABNY/-Q_1bYFpJIs/image_thumb%25255B32%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="600" height="305"></a> </p> <p>Come by my <a href="http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/pins/" target="_blank">Creative Tizzy Pinterest Pins</a> boards and start pinning and following me. See you there!!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-25673790122801086702012-06-14T14:25:00.001-04:002012-06-14T14:25:00.125-04:00Pinterest Pins~How to See All of your Pins or Boards at One Time<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NgeVWmjY4Ps/T9osWrNEwfI/AAAAAAAABKQ/okJFapHDV5s/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520Logo%252520with%252520my%252520CT%252520text%252520for%252520Post%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest Logo with my CT text for Post" border="0" alt="Pinterest Logo with my CT text for Post" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kh1u2EmEi4o/T9osXH6qDbI/AAAAAAAABKY/ZPXr_I6DHz8/Pinterest%252520Logo%252520with%252520my%252520CT%252520text%252520for%252520Post_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="338"></a> </p> <p>How Neat is this. I use this Zoom thing all of the time and I think that its my best kept secret, except for “<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>” itself. Since I use Photoshop Elements 9 all of the time, I am constantly using the Ctrl key plus + or – keys to Zoom in or out, makes life so much easier. So I decided, for all of you Pinners out there who would love to skip the scroll to top button, that I’d make a little Tutorial on: How to see all of your Pins or Boards at one time. So let’s get started:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zsZOQemo51Y/T9osXbTHfoI/AAAAAAAABKg/tDSlPw6drRA/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520LogInClickBoards%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest LogInClickBoards" border="0" alt="Pinterest LogInClickBoards" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zbI3dLtO8oU/T9osX__v9sI/AAAAAAAABKo/sHdytNLpWOo/Pinterest%252520LogInClickBoards_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z4rhB1TzSh4/T9osYQyWOlI/AAAAAAAABKw/mUBc8mlVfd0/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520Click%252520CreativeProjects%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest Click CreativeProjects" border="0" alt="Pinterest Click CreativeProjects" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m9yFjbNpszg/T9osZuaUGeI/AAAAAAAABK4/0aqLVUHBABA/Pinterest%252520Click%252520CreativeProjects_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8UYb-9fgUbM/T9osZ701uZI/AAAAAAAABLA/R-XHjspXe7Y/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520Zoom%252520Percentage%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest Zoom Percentage" border="0" alt="Pinterest Zoom Percentage" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FixnNJCfFAA/T9osaibVjSI/AAAAAAAABLI/itAeXmrfsEE/Pinterest%252520Zoom%252520Percentage_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VZvKiqgVGZU/T9osa3BmXTI/AAAAAAAABLQ/5UZl-YMjaBk/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520Zoom%252520Percentage%252520Specific%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest Zoom Percentage Specific" border="0" alt="Pinterest Zoom Percentage Specific" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5D1btayNcrM/T9oscJNhydI/AAAAAAAABLY/Vs-pm4N8hFc/Pinterest%252520Zoom%252520Percentage%252520Specific_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a> </p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-klYPW-aFdLE/T9osckkxLUI/AAAAAAAABLg/VZqVx4_j8lk/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520All%252520Pins%252520Shown%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest All Pins Shown" border="0" alt="Pinterest All Pins Shown" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PAOGgRdbKfE/T9osdMF59nI/AAAAAAAABLo/V4bVholJUj8/Pinterest%252520All%252520Pins%252520Shown_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W-gE8dWrbyY/T9oseO_lkmI/AAAAAAAABLw/M-mK3IMA6Wc/s1600-h/Pinterest%252520All%252520Boards%252520at%252520Once%252520View%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Pinterest All Boards at Once View" border="0" alt="Pinterest All Boards at Once View" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZHd7kFRs7xE/T9oseuuh7BI/AAAAAAAABL4/yes7X9aN63Q/Pinterest%252520All%252520Boards%252520at%252520Once%252520View_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p>I know that if you have too many pins that they will be microscopic, but if your like me with just over a thousand pins you’ll still be able to tell what your pins look like. Well there you have it. Remember you can use Ctrl plus + or _ on your window even if you are on another website like google, go ahead and try it out. Have fun and make sure that you link up to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/creativetizzy/" target="_blank">Creative Tizzy Pinterest Boards Page</a> as I would love to follow you and have you follow back. XOXO Christina</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-13779814269340532012012-04-07T09:36:00.001-04:002012-04-07T09:36:54.530-04:002 Minute Microwave Scrambled Eggs in a Mug<p><font size="3">When I’m not making my low calorie eggs on the stove and don’t really feel like cooking, this is what I do. This breakfast is so easy even a cave person could do it, hehe!! Here are the ingredients:</font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VqyEDU7FVcs/T4BCyL_RlOI/AAAAAAAABEY/4uw3b40o09s/s1600-h/SAM_0860%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0860" border="0" alt="SAM_0860" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o2sGmiwp4iM/T4BCyoU1ojI/AAAAAAAABEg/8-pt0SyHMOk/SAM_0860_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="361"></a></p> <p><font size="3">The first thing that you want to do is add 1/4 teaspoon butter or margarine into the mug, slide it around the bottom so that the eggs won’t stick, there should be no chance of that since we’re using milk, but I use it and it also adds flavor. </font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RyvowgS2Alc/T4BCzQ7SaJI/AAAAAAAABEo/G5lIFyquenk/s1600-h/SAM_0863%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0863" border="0" alt="SAM_0863" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3x6KK4d3OLc/T4BCz6EoF6I/AAAAAAAABEw/7xi6IHmJXoo/SAM_0863_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Next you want to add 4 tablespoons milk, 2 for each egg.</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FZHcJgEKb5g/T4BC0e5x1WI/AAAAAAAABE4/l5e4m_l3k68/s1600-h/SAM_0866%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0866" border="0" alt="SAM_0866" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-niBJZOGcFUA/T4BC1C3lPmI/AAAAAAAABFA/e9wNez5O0iw/SAM_0866_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Next crack your eggs into Mug.</font> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DbOl6tCM_qg/T4BC1tA9KLI/AAAAAAAABFI/BUMGUztC9BM/s1600-h/SAM_0867%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0867" border="0" alt="SAM_0867" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iRxz1Qnt2DE/T4BC1y35IbI/AAAAAAAABFQ/-fpie85pfoM/SAM_0867_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Stir briskly with a fork till all scrambled, butter will be in chunks, but that’s normal.</font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yMPOoz4S8OI/T4BC2Y8LACI/AAAAAAAABFY/V-gBJBIt8fA/s1600-h/SAM_0868%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0868" border="0" alt="SAM_0868" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PfY8fsOZP8w/T4BC3DE_avI/AAAAAAAABFg/gQEG2ASrECk/SAM_0868_thumb%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Microwave on High for 1 Minute</font><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyp6fzBSxa7FWXwgCjuLmLOuOokvpgEmkLnti8VJ_gqe1cLAmqnlP43tj2C4K1KQyrB_kydXCIzUbleVJAnPdkTQdAP-Nl55E9yA-iQxZ9gH5Z3OGF75cYGUVjWX0HN2qoIT-CAHfGX99q/s1600-h/SAM_0871%25255B19%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0871" border="0" alt="SAM_0871" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ANqi38NR_50/T4BC36em8mI/AAAAAAAABFw/W1nR-wYT7q0/SAM_0871_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="480"></a></p> <p><font size="3">This is what they look like after 1 Minute, your half way there, now put them into the microwave for 1 more Minute.</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eeOYk53FV9E/T4BC4d-ZnAI/AAAAAAAABF4/GmldIiMtb5s/s1600-h/SAM_0873%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0873" border="0" alt="SAM_0873" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YtZZEym-784/T4BC5TluTgI/AAAAAAAABGA/MYGPC3QDfn4/SAM_0873_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">All Done and scrambled up nice and fluffy.</font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XzZPfiUuM3w/T4BC58sNyEI/AAAAAAAABGI/IUShfZYAWf0/s1600-h/SAM_0874%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0874" border="0" alt="SAM_0874" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hoU9WxwfXps/T4BC6r4oAdI/AAAAAAAABGQ/kewWTQHU4eY/SAM_0874_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">A close up shows how nicely cooked they get.</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-14Npz8by96A/T4BC7LjSdWI/AAAAAAAABGY/v1KW4y2scvI/s1600-h/SAM_0875%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0875" border="0" alt="SAM_0875" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BMZ3bUntvEQ/T4BC8Ekx-dI/AAAAAAAABGg/TFeRJK9TOMA/SAM_0875_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">It’s time to eat them so now I have to go. By the way I made 3 links of precooked frozen turkey sausage, they took 1 1/2 minutes. Then a side of fresh spinach with a little butter and that took 1 minute, a total of 4 1/2 minutes cooking with my microwave. Not a bad breakfast for 1. Now go give this a try. It’s fun, fast, and yummy! ~Christina</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fj1b7MbnwAM/T4BC8yQPOxI/AAAAAAAABGo/UhIy0sNTI4A/s1600-h/SAM_0878%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0878" border="0" alt="SAM_0878" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c4NnMhLq_0Y/T4BC9W6T5oI/AAAAAAAABGw/SzhyvnaZezA/SAM_0878_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-1754675971192979012012-04-06T20:43:00.001-04:002012-04-06T22:16:18.518-04:00No waste proper Avocado picking, peeling, and storage tips and tricks<p><font size="3">This is a quick follow-up to my </font><a href="http://creativetizzy.blogspot.com/2012/04/lemony-avocado-tuna-salad-sandwich.html"><font size="3">Lemony Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich</font></a><font size="3"> post where I used Avocado. </font><font size="3">Well I happen to think that I am a Master at Avocado picking and peeling with no waste. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Here is what I do: </font><font size="3">First, I test for how firm an Avocado is, depending on when I am going to use them, or if I am going to wait to use them. If I use them right away I make sure they have a little give, sort of semi-firm, the next day they should be perfect to use. The color should be dark green almost black. If they are all the way black then they are too mushy and will be bruised and almost rotten inside. If I am going to wait a couple of days I buy the green ones and ripen them at home. I’m impatient so that is very rare for me unless I have no choice. </font></p> <p><font size="3">Tip: Be weary of the little sticker that says, RIPE, because that usually means they are not for you to eat, they are past their prime. </font></p> <p><font size="3">I then score with a sharp knife around the middle while turning the avocado. </font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cWE_GAXlJfs/T3-Nf_iG2zI/AAAAAAAABCY/S7Hd6dJa8lA/s1600-h/SAM_0844%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0844" border="0" alt="SAM_0844" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XXEQtz_wCJ8/T3-Ng2ktAmI/AAAAAAAABCg/TxhEibGNZoY/SAM_0844_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Next I twist the Avocado to get two separate halves.</font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-97zFJYBLtCE/T3-NhER9lfI/AAAAAAAABCo/XPwNaMX-YEo/s1600-h/SAM_0845%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0845" border="0" alt="SAM_0845" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BLxXSYmOeIk/T3-Nhu2nRuI/AAAAAAAABCw/M_j6q9sE2t4/SAM_0845_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Shown here with nut attached. </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5N86dhV_MmA/T3-NiVMWynI/AAAAAAAABC4/hVyETZE_uvA/s1600-h/SAM_0847%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0847" border="0" alt="SAM_0847" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-grG6wMVnnQ8/T3-Ni8NxXmI/AAAAAAAABDA/KwQYgJOEeso/SAM_0847_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">So really, how do you properly get the nut out with the most meat left. Pop knife into the nut while on counter, then hold half and twist it out and it should release. Now the Avocado I had was a bit too soft for doing this so it did get a little messy, but if it was a tad bit firmer it would have released with practically nothing attached to it. Easy!!</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bEMljpKpNy0/T3-Nji1x_XI/AAAAAAAABDI/jHF38tgljZE/s1600-h/SAM_0849%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0849" border="0" alt="SAM_0849" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hKoGVqE6oOg/T3-NlK2N4GI/AAAAAAAABDQ/tTNLKI2lo9k/SAM_0849_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="480"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Score the half Avocado several times you can even do cross cuts too, but I have found slicing is easiest to remove and cut it in half shown here: why do I cut it in half again, well it makes it so easy to peel the skin right off. I don’t show the peeling part but if you have a perfectly ripe Avocado then the skin should peel off with no meat left in it. Like turning a page to a book, or peeling a banana. Be gentle and you’ll get everything out, no need to use a spoon. Guaranteed!!</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7z7FV70-THQ/T3-NlwBUcQI/AAAAAAAABDY/jIt7H_gVdQw/s1600-h/SAM_0851%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0851" border="0" alt="SAM_0851" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g3e0oWCGj_I/T3-NmR41wxI/AAAAAAAABDg/LcvxM5tWVJg/SAM_0851_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Here’s the best part, if your not using the other half and want to use it the next day (recommended) then add lemon juice to it to stop it from browning and adds a little flavor too.</font> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QlpdcBXR8VY/T3-Nm4Ka6rI/AAAAAAAABDo/-AVPIjjnx_I/s1600-h/SAM_0854%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0854" border="0" alt="SAM_0854" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ctROOmEufjU/T3-Nn95POYI/AAAAAAAABDw/o6WTh0edkA0/SAM_0854_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Stick in a plastic baggie and get as much air out as possible, helps with no oxygen getting to it either.</font> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WIP68RvBFrM/T3-Nohwtb4I/AAAAAAAABD4/wKnaDKdHQ6s/s1600-h/SAM_0855%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0855" border="0" alt="SAM_0855" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HBe23bFBAhI/T3-NpFpDSYI/AAAAAAAABEA/MVSJH-B9_Y0/SAM_0855_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Turn upside down, well why you ask, well I’ll tell ya: this keeps it from getting any air to the meat. Then store in the fridge upside down till the next day, and you will find there is really no oxidation. So try it, hope this helped you out. ~Christina</font> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WH9MVWnB8Vs/T3-Npl0CuvI/AAAAAAAABEI/AngoP6W8Q_E/s1600-h/SAM_0856%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0856" border="0" alt="SAM_0856" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5QlQxSmoZJc/T3-NqPP-KSI/AAAAAAAABEQ/8WnZIDU1AvQ/SAM_0856_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-47329570161178093122012-04-06T19:37:00.001-04:002012-04-06T22:17:36.102-04:00Lemony Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwich<p><font size="3">So I love Avocado and try to put into everything, even my Oatmeal, just kidding! Anyways, this could be a lower calorie sandwich if you substituted the white Italian bread with Multigrain or Potato bread and using vinegar and olive oil dressing with herbs mixed in. I chose the fattening route, hey once in a while its ok. All in moderation.</font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tjRr31LM6qc/T39965vbLkI/AAAAAAAABAo/du7vzIeSVVw/s1600-h/SAM_082915.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0829" border="0" alt="SAM_0829" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fHrAqNQEMEQ/T3998Ar01jI/AAAAAAAABAw/YX6ZkDx-fl4/SAM_0829_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">You start out cutting up the lemon,</font> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Tzbf-0BZ4CI/T3999qPmEQI/AAAAAAAABA4/CTFJzO0iKoM/s1600-h/SAM_083523.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0835" border="0" alt="SAM_0835" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3R89kJ3ULyY/T399-5k0VSI/AAAAAAAABBA/3DtOsCdctps/SAM_0835_thumb21.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p><font size="3">Add your whole can of tuna to a bowl and break it up, squeeze lemon onto tuna, mix in.</font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZQY8eoxVcAE/T399_u5OGUI/AAAAAAAABBI/KuZc-cJxxJo/s1600-h/SAM_083710.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0837" border="0" alt="SAM_0837" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mfW3omPjPho/T39-ASawzxI/AAAAAAAABBQ/OFxCESQnuHM/SAM_0837_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="3">Now add 1/2 an avocado after you‘ve cut it up. I will be posting a short tutorial on an easy way to cut up an avocado without wasting any of the meat inside, following this post.</font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ci3ChledSvo/T39-AwNX3MI/AAAAAAAABBY/lgCGRXY1Sr8/s1600-h/SAM_085417.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0854" border="0" alt="SAM_0854" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9iz0JToPoRM/T39-By-OjhI/AAAAAAAABBg/UQrypbCpR6I/SAM_0854_thumb15.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a> </p> <p><font size="3">Cut up your celery (for crunchiness) and add to the mix.</font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K0G95smEAV4/T39-CrbfaiI/AAAAAAAABBo/ep42J3AyTzE/s1600-h/SAM_084013.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0840" border="0" alt="SAM_0840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxf8Qa51IMSRIvr4-Ir3KrK-92ft1kyvYFVEwtzrprGFGBUTFmWUyvddJNLrLC_qgdYNtfev2mzuhR7ytIsZnea4HplNMpIburM4RJqHotif7yS_PrfNaeDa2cDtdcFv_gMLzfv1d-VqY/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">Add 2 tablespoons of mayo and stir.</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BX3nOHTJyk8/T39-E7R0vYI/AAAAAAAABB4/suuHB9fxohM/s1600-h/SAM_084313.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0843" border="0" alt="SAM_0843" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sDdDRqlCiOo/T39-FeLuZ-I/AAAAAAAABCA/R7zegKzJ28A/SAM_0843_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">I added salt at the end, but you could omit it. There are different variations you could do, so knock yourself out. It was a yummy sandwich. ~Christina</font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZdhrEUM-5wE/T39-GEAPXFI/AAAAAAAABCI/1TJexLugxQo/s1600-h/SAM_085815.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0858" border="0" alt="SAM_0858" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jvxKkh0b2xA/T39-Gw_W_DI/AAAAAAAABCQ/GOHRaUirfdQ/SAM_0858_thumb13.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="360"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-44004632008535090802012-04-05T20:54:00.001-04:002012-04-06T22:18:57.281-04:00Bottomfeeder Snack Mix…Easy How To<p>Your probably wondering what Bottomfeeder Snack Mix is. Well it’s a term I’m using to describe the combined bottom of the bag snacks, I currently have in my pantry. I really get tired of the many wandering leftover snacks, so I decided to do something about it. Here is the before…. <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="SAM_0820" border="0" alt="SAM_0820" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3cSB9W0A0jY/T34-pKsWAyI/AAAAAAAABAQ/TMoUEyfAwPk/SAM_0820_thumb26.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="428"><font color="#fff5d2"></font></p> <p><font color="#fff5d2"></font>Here is the After, it was an Ahhh Moment. I dumped every snack that was dwindled down to the bottom into a Gallon sized baggie. Now it not only looks fresh, but its something my kids like. So now instead of throwing out the bottom of the bag scraps, they now have purpose, to be EATEN. Hope I’ve inspired you to clean out your pantry and repurpose your wandering leftovers. ~Christina<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g_h0MOWPI90/T34-pwzwvGI/AAAAAAAABAY/NGQz8CkCmLA/s1600-h/SAM_0823%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="SAM_0823" border="0" alt="SAM_0823" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pLqmVeO84rU/T34-ra7SktI/AAAAAAAABAg/jDYGUFy4Up0/SAM_0823_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="462"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-51484641697646491062012-02-19T01:01:00.001-05:002012-02-24T19:03:36.911-05:00Looking forward to March…<p><font size="3">This is a post to let you all know I have updated Creative Tizzy. I am over the 2 column look. I needed to expand and get rid of some things. I also had to change the color and background, of course. I will still be adding to it. Some of my columns are updating my new profile picture also. I like the way it looks and hope you do as well. I am also over Valentines Day and ready for March to be here. Not only for St. Patty's Day, but also because I am turning 40 years young. So bring on March. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dLCxyRGGeDE/T0CQKpzoxGI/AAAAAAAAA3I/vWsyz36NeU4/s1600-h/IMGP0466%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMGP0466" border="0" alt="IMGP0466" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tjr_Rlui0Wk/T0CQKyK9LCI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/l9nOswMYq9s/IMGP0466_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Gabriola"><u>May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light,<br>May good luck pursue you each morning and night.<br>~Irish Blessing</u></font></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ReaApw0R4Yc/T0CQLm9Qj5I/AAAAAAAAA3Y/5LW4PQc0d58/s1600-h/IMGP0464%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMGP0464" border="0" alt="IMGP0464" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-URrX0iM2HBo/T0CQNLSkHoI/AAAAAAAAA3g/AGUFED9vlww/IMGP0464_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="600" height="450"></a> </font></p> <p><font size="3"></font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892467019188462872.post-29442982164911332012-02-14T13:39:00.001-05:002012-02-24T19:03:36.903-05:00Happy Valentines Day/Valentines Goody Bags for Kids Tutorial +Hubby Gift<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6acXGhT-5493TZk9lzB9wmAX59PQN9mS-HhOHo3ud32WiZta6J7UJai5glzsofZcxqwMS_HAuR8BNZ-a1XLWXZw5tySXJyW5LV-Ef00zMG0qIQ1LTDqWd4Wz_l5y8hxoocn7RIKw6PgPj/s1600-h/SAM_0755%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="SAM_0755" border="0" alt="SAM_0755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HF5Hh_7vvoE/Tzqnh-2XwBI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/n4yB8iCuENY/SAM_0755_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="451"></a> </p> <p>Hi Everyone hope you have a great day today. Here’s The Valentines Treat Bags I made for my kids today. Took about an hour if that. <font color="#ff0000">Here are the supplies you need:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yieQXw0dfhU/Tzqnivs1_CI/AAAAAAAAAqY/WEtqpClmRgY/s1600-h/SAM_0644%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="SAM_0644" border="0" alt="SAM_0644" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8pIaT_yqctM/TzqnjnBYnuI/AAAAAAAAAqg/pDcvuFcUyb8/SAM_0644_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="504"></a> </p> <p>I shopped at Walmart’s Seasonal $1 scrapbooking section, its different in every Walmart you go to, but you need to find it, saves time and money. </p> <p>I purchased: <font color="#ff0080">4 stuffed animals</font> $2.97 each,<font color="#ff0080"> 4 bags</font> $.25 cents each, <font color="#ff0080">Studio Cards</font> $.97, <font color="#ff0080">Studio Cupid Stamper</font>, $.97, <font color="#ff0080">Studio Glitter Glue</font> $.97, <font color="#ff0080">Studio Ribbon</font> $1.00, <font color="#ff0080">Studio Stamps and Stamper</font> each $1.00, <font color="#ff0080">2 Sheets Black Cardstock</font> (already had),<font color="#ff0080"> 3 Sharpies 1 Black, 1 Pink, 1 Red</font>, 8 Mardi Gras Necklaces (Party Section) $1.00, <font color="#ff0080">Hershey’s Kisses</font> $3.00, Marshmallow Hearts $2.00. Other Items you need are <font color="#ff0080">Scissors and Glue Stick</font>. Oh and the items on the Right are for my hubbys gift. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XjrGKVS5Qb8/TzqnllP3BKI/AAAAAAAAAqs/qykFfqqHFCc/s1600-h/SAM_0647%252520-%252520Copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0647 - Copy" border="0" alt="SAM_0647 - Copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vgboo8_6Q3k/TzqnmSvFOsI/AAAAAAAAAq0/HOoIX0fihX4/SAM_0647%252520-%252520Copy_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-efC3kZlmLyY/TzqnoNk84ZI/AAAAAAAAAq8/JR4Nn3-aRDA/s1600-h/SAM_0648%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0648" border="0" alt="SAM_0648" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n44N5hUUVLI/TzqnpLS31yI/AAAAAAAAArE/98l3jWTy3qE/SAM_0648_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ST2ninxTJf4/TzqnpxyekAI/AAAAAAAAArM/qpBP4UMHg_E/s1600-h/SAM_0662%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0662" border="0" alt="SAM_0662" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y3BMK_UbU5Q/Tzqnrm48qnI/AAAAAAAAArU/2xvCQdHno0w/SAM_0662_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GNeo5pWkso8/Tzqnsa215II/AAAAAAAAArc/9MXQipRgivo/s1600-h/SAM_0668%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0668" border="0" alt="SAM_0668" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jNk3sXSKZNc/TzqntDQuAzI/AAAAAAAAArk/OVxMEVrgtgw/SAM_0668_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UloS_0CsRqc/TzqntsUi-dI/AAAAAAAAArs/rN2mubbJrF8/s1600-h/SAM_0667%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0667" border="0" alt="SAM_0667" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D8ifn-UPAos/TzqnuFRdUyI/AAAAAAAAAr0/_FbgRugiZpg/SAM_0667_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iykFq3F5bf4/Tzqnvwm3j_I/AAAAAAAAAr8/y8bXAY261Ic/s1600-h/SAM_0656%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0656" border="0" alt="SAM_0656" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-C4oMmwuy68Y/Tzqnxuy2WyI/AAAAAAAAAsE/XE-5jtnQTeE/SAM_0656_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p>So Lets get started.</p> <p>1. I First laid out the ribbon over the 4 bags measuring the top and bottoms and cutting the ribbon according to width of bag. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_bpyD6YlM1I/TzqnyS5A1II/AAAAAAAAAsQ/Er9MwcnKGGU/s1600-h/SAM_0684%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0684" border="0" alt="SAM_0684" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yQtzlmpl_zA/TzqnzO5dx3I/AAAAAAAAAsY/pVqN0sbvNdc/SAM_0684_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OrLo4WLd0yQ/TzqnzgFA5eI/AAAAAAAAAsg/H7UkVZKJPF8/s1600-h/SAM_0689%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0689" border="0" alt="SAM_0689" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lrhPjgIKFnA/Tzqn0iuuVDI/AAAAAAAAAso/Y0m-rXeB54s/SAM_0689_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J_k56MV3ldk/Tzqn1JH0Y0I/AAAAAAAAAsw/7U0WKA0FElM/s1600-h/SAM_0691%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0691" border="0" alt="SAM_0691" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-56n73qimkRg/Tzqn27hYvkI/AAAAAAAAAs4/WpYn441EbRk/SAM_0691_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iEeCp_7otZA/Tzqn4lm1RxI/AAAAAAAAAtA/gA_aSSq7Zi0/s1600-h/SAM_0692%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0692" border="0" alt="SAM_0692" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cJeIFBXNz-M/Tzqn5TiodVI/AAAAAAAAAtI/7xYqpEH54pM/SAM_0692_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p>2. I then pasted the ribbon strips to the top and bottom edges of the bags.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6urpJgv_jOY/Tzqn6BNzMuI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/iQT7SiIcFGE/s1600-h/SAM_0693%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0693" border="0" alt="SAM_0693" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jxdpTUxn2qI/Tzqn73iiOXI/AAAAAAAAAtY/lZyMIWlV9O0/SAM_0693_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CHY91qCJv0w/Tzqn9qCsfDI/AAAAAAAAAtg/TCAgjU1I4TA/s1600-h/SAM_0696%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0696" border="0" alt="SAM_0696" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WMvvFBC_Wlk/Tzqn-pXfdwI/AAAAAAAAAto/NibxY7U8P2Y/SAM_0696_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NCDm9cwt84g/TzqoAOxNIwI/AAAAAAAAAtw/o34mOmF9UNI/s1600-h/SAM_0698%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0698" border="0" alt="SAM_0698" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YbH2tGJVvjc/TzqoBEJnjDI/AAAAAAAAAt4/oFCG6eqE_38/SAM_0698_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Qt2pmvPdcJI/TzqoC6GegaI/AAAAAAAAAuA/APo4X_lcRu4/s1600-h/SAM_0700%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0700" border="0" alt="SAM_0700" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fsQghxAzJOw/TzqoE2_xsII/AAAAAAAAAuI/L4W-E8yCZQo/SAM_0700_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p>3. Next, I used the Cupid Punch on Black Cardstock to punch out about 12 Cupids, they are so tiny and cute…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bglcB1Gbjco/TzqoFkBMPMI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/ZT-PiOHt0JA/s1600-h/SAM_0705%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0705" border="0" alt="SAM_0705" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TL5YPhT87wo/TzqoGaaXnXI/AAAAAAAAAuY/d0NgYqx1ceU/SAM_0705_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qpjlclQenMA/TzqoIFoVsnI/AAAAAAAAAuk/micIvVo9HF0/s1600-h/SAM_0706%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0706" border="0" alt="SAM_0706" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bkGL7b8unOs/TzqoJSI3glI/AAAAAAAAAus/-o2UBXXtNuk/SAM_0706_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_QPdw5q-FKa7ay4J0EEPLBPl_-1f39UgHzv2BUGY5Ndon0VcsAduXTaFcnu03PequA9H5xKhGwivLSLLwke9t8daQXEbyWcgjuTs2yBu0b_Ab0SzNHV1nemXKIp9AChiMcSxc2HzWnHM/s1600-h/SAM_0708%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="SAM_0708" border="0" alt="SAM_0708" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T5XPx_1ofAY/TzqoKrzmNHI/AAAAAAAAAu8/lz58-r4LDMs/SAM_0708_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="347"></a> </p> <p>4. I then applied the mini cupids to the bags with a glue stick. I laid them on the glue stick then slid them off with my fingers to apply the glue to the underside. Then I sprinkled them all over the bags randomly. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-CzFqWjpQ6_c/TzqoLcqrcLI/AAAAAAAAAvE/-Ugitq84T6M/s1600-h/SAM_0710%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0710" border="0" alt="SAM_0710" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-C8Q2WdGgHj8/TzqoNBgiABI/AAAAAAAAAvM/LHNS8v9rwII/SAM_0710_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-olf4PZ8IeUQ/TzqoN-ZjTLI/AAAAAAAAAvU/u-6nYvLaFT4/s1600-h/SAM_0709%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0709" border="0" alt="SAM_0709" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YnN5bTujI9s/TzqoOzJ1sCI/AAAAAAAAAvc/lZayKyVIIXE/SAM_0709_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aIY46yyjBtY/TzqoPh_Wf0I/AAAAAAAAAvk/cv4YS3K_pjA/s1600-h/SAM_0712%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0712" border="0" alt="SAM_0712" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OgvTWvaq66o/TzqoSMJMn-I/AAAAAAAAAvs/eVdw8YMZ1No/SAM_0712_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-79HiB4LBdiQ/TzqoTWQmC2I/AAAAAAAAAvw/UQu95CeD3Go/s1600-h/SAM_0713%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0713" border="0" alt="SAM_0713" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oVrwNbePozU/TzqoUdeDPEI/AAAAAAAAAv4/BsUJgHJDzAo/SAM_0713_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p>5. I used the Valentines Stamps and stamped them in Black Ink onto the bags.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RTUWfuOD5es/TzqoV0sAj0I/AAAAAAAAAwA/LKo5YmdwxkI/s1600-h/SAM_0714%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0714" border="0" alt="SAM_0714" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XExn2nkjOGE/TzqoW0l3KmI/AAAAAAAAAwI/aV0bxbNhScc/SAM_0714_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="172" height="170"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YbGNHvCkq-0/TzqoYx_WoSI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/jNNoP4S8iI4/s1600-h/SAM_0716%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0716" border="0" alt="SAM_0716" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxpN4VytCrIm_Z00YI_Uy3xK2DiwR979rBhmSn4OKPZu0ZTpoaw-AaLy0vxtNtgAVuInB4-BWsvzSvWq6bUc2T7mab7UBxmam1J1oRh4bmels4YDiuSyFzo-z6r5GF6wamxk0LB7XzUNg/?imgmax=800" width="429" height="170"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zAJpNPYr2Ys/TzqoaTJeZAI/AAAAAAAAAwg/Aid_4MZLjB4/s1600-h/SAM_0717%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0717" border="0" alt="SAM_0717" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hXp6C2Nstzs/TzqobazR7XI/AAAAAAAAAwo/XoEX_vFwlCM/SAM_0717_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mAMJAug5gGU/TzqocPE3n4I/AAAAAAAAAws/UpeoaYo5fGk/s1600-h/SAM_0718%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0718" border="0" alt="SAM_0718" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G3kgJe8SNLc/TzqofQG5pII/AAAAAAAAAw0/Vf19po2NS0Y/SAM_0718_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="169"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IrS4IoECI3I/TzqohAy15RI/AAAAAAAAAw4/x93Dj26hD5Y/s1600-h/SAM_0719%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0719" border="0" alt="SAM_0719" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-supoYTxGVcU/TzqoiywikdI/AAAAAAAAAxA/BTTdNZu_6l8/SAM_0719_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="349"></a> </p> <p>6. I attached the card with glue stick to the bag directly, wrote my sentiments on the front of the card and inside. I also put a tad of glue on the inside so that the card would stay shut. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OJ3z-uE-eBE/Tzqok3sQPTI/AAAAAAAAAxM/A-VQhXjPMF8/s1600-h/SAM_0720%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0720" border="0" alt="SAM_0720" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UGYzKeaC07k/TzqonaFbA0I/AAAAAAAAAxU/xUrNFLN8LK8/SAM_0720_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="344"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4OV4zWsAKHs/Tzqon2bvs3I/AAAAAAAAAxo/Wfrr1CRtE_4/s1600-h/SAM_0721%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0721" border="0" alt="SAM_0721" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GBjxqYcIYk8/Tzqop6u3bpI/AAAAAAAAAxw/LR2hYlsZ6iA/SAM_0721_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GXrdGBjiWAU/TzqoqqcckBI/AAAAAAAAAx4/ERFO9bjCJGE/s1600-h/SAM_0722%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0722" border="0" alt="SAM_0722" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vcBwJ6ttaTY/TzqorLBZRtI/AAAAAAAAAyA/CDRXYvVOf7g/SAM_0722_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wylr0b7yYu0/TzqotF63qtI/AAAAAAAAAyI/DN17Hs9Jpe8/s1600-h/SAM_0724%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0724" border="0" alt="SAM_0724" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VmOs9m2obPI/Tzqot79_PeI/AAAAAAAAAyM/AUaDjVDjeuA/SAM_0724_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="344"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S0VzWL_WSa4/TzqowHCs6AI/AAAAAAAAAyY/P0AJNVkBJGE/s1600-h/SAM_0725%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0725" border="0" alt="SAM_0725" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ACCsbSolY30/TzqoxUT2qXI/AAAAAAAAAyg/FjA-jHOskf8/SAM_0725_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="1092"></a> </p> <p>7. I then decorated all of the little black cupids wings with Glitter Glue. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QvxyyEg3ZLM/Tzqoyb7UycI/AAAAAAAAAyo/6Zr_PaOGq7k/s1600-h/SAM_0726%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0726" border="0" alt="SAM_0726" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HcQeSm8iQc0/TzqozNUfotI/AAAAAAAAAyw/Usx8bDN7f9I/SAM_0726_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u_J_sxLLnaM/Tzqoz_5T7JI/AAAAAAAAAy4/To12yOEjjws/s1600-h/SAM_0727%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0727" border="0" alt="SAM_0727" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yZdVjrP7vt8/Tzqo0aBGjSI/AAAAAAAAAzA/p2wjpQv34U0/SAM_0727_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> </p> <p>8. I Filled the bags up with the Goodies I got them. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XFwmg5Q6LLc/Tzqo1jkx2oI/AAAAAAAAAzI/V38U8GKAy1c/s1600-h/SAM_0735%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0735" border="0" alt="SAM_0735" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iG2oKIqSxhE/TzqqK1Etv-I/AAAAAAAAAz4/MTwdnhcN580/SAM_0735_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="432"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OFbOEyXqol4/TzqqNC8zQ3I/AAAAAAAAA0A/IVd3zM4eQrw/s1600-h/SAM_0736%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0736" border="0" alt="SAM_0736" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fNVAMnFRjsw/TzqqO0UlSZI/AAAAAAAAA0I/A0kMKZly3fY/SAM_0736_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="171"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f_AJAddPhKg/TzqqPpqELiI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/Uq-n3pud3ZM/s1600-h/SAM_0738%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0738" border="0" alt="SAM_0738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ERVt5j2dpT2DiZidhEc8rtEPK0BkJdFGn4A-GjwalaLbl-DjQt_5ua4HVJNvXhMgU-kTPujD9_kv3D1wxc4h7OOc9dX6_WTgmm8IkIyeUiYfgAbRqUx7h7rRYHNdCGt3w8ma2o7HYrVy/?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-32XKSqsWdak/TzqqQstfJtI/AAAAAAAAA0g/S1nw9zafM5w/s1600-h/SAM_0743%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0743" border="0" alt="SAM_0743" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c4moC_R1W5A/TzqqSBkITrI/AAAAAAAAA0o/xMG-yd9HyP4/SAM_0743_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yds40DXLbdc/TzqqSglc4LI/AAAAAAAAA0w/5LWndNcqEEo/s1600-h/SAM_0745%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0745" border="0" alt="SAM_0745" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jQgnapP_PMA/TzqqTg8gwNI/AAAAAAAAA04/ogNZtTSgf0o/SAM_0745_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="168"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RQ_O9z7l3Z8/TzqqUUAswzI/AAAAAAAAA1A/EPDC8CJeVGc/s1600-h/SAM_0740%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0740" border="0" alt="SAM_0740" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B81UkGCBudU/TzqqVMGJ2UI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/PhtB6P7YWWc/SAM_0740_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="172"></a> </p> <p>So Here’s the finished Product.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kn6-C0nPzeg/TzqqXDUB2ZI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/eTQG_yGS-l8/s1600-h/SAM_0746%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0746" border="0" alt="SAM_0746" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XKPlRt-BwDE/TzqqYr0hIhI/AAAAAAAAA1g/KZMV7sSE7EE/SAM_0746_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="345"></a> </p> <p>I had fun with this and it was under $20 for 4 kids and they’ll appreciate that I took the time out to do it for them. I love my kids sooo much. Here’s what I got my hubby for Valentine’s Day, just gave it to him at lunch. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-in5BV-aZz1I/Tzqqac_h9SI/AAAAAAAAA1o/TF8jvsk87dY/s1600-h/SAM_0748%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0748" border="0" alt="SAM_0748" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wcu8Co-N4ss/TzqqbIIEiyI/AAAAAAAAA1w/YnSKGoup7IQ/SAM_0748_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="344"></a> </p> <p>I gave him XOXOXO post-it notes so that he could write love notes back to me, see ladies a gift that keeps on giving. I reused the bag for the cards for the rest of his candy. </p> <p>There is a card that I wrote this on the inside: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DjX6CIPZ9oc/TzqqctevNDI/AAAAAAAAA14/yBcIrlBw6GM/s1600-h/SAM_0754%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="SAM_0754" border="0" alt="SAM_0754" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vsVk6IrRScY/TzqqdHe6mWI/AAAAAAAAA2A/HQu3BVRs2Go/SAM_0754_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="615" height="345"></a> </p> <p>We’re going out for dinner and a movie this Friday night. We normally don’t go anywhere on Valentine’s Day because I loathe the crowds and waiting in line, so we either go the weekend before or after. Thanks for reading, and Happy Valentine’s Day to you ALL!!!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694846522935978298noreply@blogger.com2