Make Pickles

I realized I kind of already make pickles. I like to slice cucumbers and marinate them in a sauce of soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic powder and sriracha sauce. So this time I bought pickling cucumbers and sliced them spear style and packed them into a sippy cut that has gone stoopid and frustrates my kids. I put them in the fridge on Saturday afternoon and I plan to try one tonight.

Fascinating Fascinator

I forgot that I already made a fascinator hat. I recently threw my bestie a baby shower and our activity was to craft hair flair or fascinators. Super fun project by the way. I suggest you try if you are looking for some kind of lady date craft for you and your gal pals. I purchased a crap ton of craft felt, ribbon, bling and barrettes up to the craft store. Paired with scissors, thread and glue guns, we all went to town. If you need some inspiration, I suggest you look up fascinators on Etsy.

Here are pics of me wearing my lovely fascinator hat. I went with basic black (very unlike me to go basic) but I really like it.

FUNNEL CAKE IS GOOD!

So I bought a funnel cake kit from a school fundraiser my daughter was participating in. It has been sitting on my counter for quite some time.

I guess I was waiting for that perfect funnel cake moment to come along. I finally realized that there is no time like the present for funnel cake. It was really easy to make. I just poured the batter into the funnel pitcher and made swirlies in hot oil. I used a metal spatula to flip the cakes so they would be golden brown on both sides and I dusted them with cinnamon sugar.

To say that this is delicious is TRULY an understatement. The good news is, I have the pitcher. Armed with a batter recipe and some hot oil, I can do this ANYTIME. Friends, wear your stretchy pants. Momma's got a new dessert on the menu!

Autobiography

I went to visit my sister and on the way there and back, I read Me by Katherine Hepburn. So lovely and quirky. Not only has Ms. Hepburn led a remarkable life, but her storytelling style is very interesting. The book is like a conversation. It goes back and forth in time. Certain people are introduced as if you already know them. It is kind of a whirlwind, but worth the read for sure.


*I have been meaning to post this since I got back. Today on my other blog, I picked Katherine Hepburn as the theme for tomorrow. Figured it was a sign to get off my keester. :)

Merry Christmas!

*upon looking over my list, I find I have already done this one. Oh well, DOUBLE DONE!

PHONE CALL!

Oh how I loathe talking on the phone. I fear it really. In the way that many people fear public speaking. I could public speak for days, but don't ask me to answer the phone. The heart just flutters in panic. Because of this, my husband is the social secretary in my family and many people have learned to text. Also because of this, when someone in my family calls me (since they have long since learned better), I panic and think there must be a tragedy. So most of those calls go liket this: Hello? DON'T WORRY. NOTHING IS WRONG. I JUST HAD TO ASK YOU A QUESTION.

So, I finally called someone I haven't talked to in a long time. Kaitanya (the one in the middle) is my history. I did a lot of growing up with her and she and I kind of drifted apart in the college and 20's year. Thank heavens for Facebook. Now we are reunited and "it feels so good". I finally called her the other day. Unfortunately, it was to talk about something sad that happened, but I hope it has opened up a door to many more happy conversations in the future.

I am not lazy...

Just busy. Kid in kindergarten, admittedly other blog taking attention, not accomplishing a lot, blah blah excuses. I did just change two things on the list to reflect a more current desire of doing-ness.

But I am super excited about my other blog which gives me and some other fabulous gals (all are invited to play) the opportunity to be creative in a way that is fun and easy. We are all having a blast and I think I have even made some new friends.

I have advertised here before, but check it out-

THE STYLING GAME

*this is me on my other blog today.

Have a great weekend!

CRAFT ROOM!!!

Well, of course I would love it if it was fancier and prettier. And all of that may happen over time, but I believe I have finally organized my craft room/closet/den of happiness and here are the pics to prove it.