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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

GIVEAWAY Extended to Sunday April 4th!!



I'm feeling generous and in the mood to give more people the opportunity to play, so I am adding a set of 4 Pretty Black Posey Cards to the giveaway! Yay!!
If you win this giveaway you will win this adorable set of 4 cards and a set of 10 tags (see previous post) in whatever color combination you wish and I will stamp something else on them other than bunnies (if you would like)!! Such a deal....
Now....I think I am going to change the rules a bit. It will still be easy, don't worry!


1) become a follower on my Blog
2) comment on this post saying you became a follower...leave your email
3) blog about this giveaway...leave the link
4) Facebook or Tweet about this giveaway...leave the link
5) Go to my ETSY SHOP find your favorite item, and leave a comment here. If you purchase something from my shop, you will get 5 extra entries!
6) Become a fan on Facebook


I am so excited to give away these items! I hope lots of people will enter!! I love to give away my stuff.....it makes me happy:)

On April 4th (Easter) I will randomly choose a winner, probably in the evening, since I am having a ton of people over for dinner that day!
Thanks for looking and good luck!! I know you will Looooove these cards and tags.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

{Spring is FINALLY Here!}


I am sooooo excited to see all my Daffodils, Grape Hycinths and some of my tulips pretty darn close to blooming!!! Yay.....it makes me so happy to see signs of Spring.
I have been getting ready for Spring in my ETSY shop too. I am making some of these cute bunny hang tags. My favorite are the Brown and Pink ones! That is my absolute favorite color combination.

What is your favorite Color Combination? I would love to hear what it is. Please leave a comment below and tell me your favorite combo. I will do a random drawing and make a set of 10 tags in that color combo for the Winner!!
You can leave more than one Color Combination. Please leave me your e-mail too, so I can get hold of you if you Win!!

Tag


Saturday, March 13, 2010

New Recipe: Cheesy Tomato-Vegetable Soup



I have been trying out lots of new recipes lately and this one was sooooo yummy! It is from Perry's Plate. My family loved this Cheesy Vegetable Tomato Soup. You need to go to this site and try some of her recipes!

I also tried the Brethren Cheese Bread. It is yummy! I have to admit, I didn't really like the bread with the Tomato Vegetable soup, but I made Potato cheese soup last night with a recipe from Cooks.com and it was delicious with it! I know there are no pictures of the Potato Cheese Soup, because I totally spaced it and forgot to take pictures...but trust me, it is delicious!

I am including some pictures of the Tomato Soup and Brethren Bread. Here is the recipe for the Yummy Potato Cheese Soup:

Potato Cheese Soup
6-8 large baking potatoes
2 cups milk (I use Evaporated milk)
4 cups Chicken Broth
2/3 cup flour
2/3 cup butter
8-12 stripes bacon, cooked
1 cup sour cream
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Bake potatoes until soft, then peel. Mash or cube the potatoes depending on the desired consistency for the soup. (I just peel my potatoes, then chop them in half and boil them until done).

In a large soup pot, combine butter and flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk the liquids.

Add salt and pepper, potatoes, cooked bacon, and cheese. At the last minute, stir in the sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Soup will be thick. Add milk to reheat.

Each time the soup is reheated, it gets better!

This soup is WONDERFUL! Enjoy!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Etsy Shop Feature: Bushel and a Peck Co.




I was on Etsy today, using the Pounce feature. I do this a lot! I love to see shops on Etsy and what is selling. I came across this shop I have never seen! It is called Bushel and a Peck Co. It is the most adorable shop I have come across in a long time! You have to check it out. I love the name of her shop! It reminds me of a song that I used to sing to my kids sometimes when they were small!
Jessica sells the cutest onsies for little babies with cute little applique's on them! Included some of my favorites above. I love that little Giraffe! It is soooo cute! Here is some information about Jessica and Bushel and a Peck Co.:

My name is Jessica and I am the seamstress/designer behind Bushel and a Peck. My goal in starting this adventure was to find a way to stay home with my two little ones and contribute to my family financially. By nature I am a creative person, add that in with my love for children’s clothing and you get my totally adorable appliqué tees! I love the whole process of designing an appliqué, from sketching the design to mixing and matching the perfect fabrics to make it a wearable piece of art. As a parent I understand the joy that comes from dressing your child in something fun and unique. Everything in my shop is made to be practical, comfortable and fun to wear any day. My hope is that everyone will enjoy them as much as I do!

You have got to check out Jesicca's shop! Click here to go some of her adorable creations:

Bushel and a Peck Co.