I honor of Valentines day I decided to get crazy with the bright blue and pink fingernail polish! I think this is the start of a tradition! It turned out better than I expected, (I think what I expected was probably a pink blobby mess on my fingers:)
SOOO, how are YOU going to show the LOVE this Valentines day????
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Showing the LOVE!
Prep day! Any requests??
Getting ready for Munchie Moday, and still catching up on my projects.... I think tomorrow will be an appetizer day.....hmm, haven't quite decided yet, I have SO many! If anyone has any requests of recipes they would like to see in "healthy" form let me know, I probably already have it and you probably couldn't taste the difference if you tried :) TRY ME!
Anyways, have a great rest of the weekend guys!
Best wishes XOXOX!
laci
PS: Does anyone remember the time when Otter Pops actually had these guys on each pop?? now its just an ingredient list and I HATE that! I always thought it was so cool to get my favorite colors with my favorite characters ON them ! Sigh..them was the good ol' days!
Oh yeah, and isn't this totally WEIRD!!!!! Apparently It is a mascot of some sort..not sure but definitely CREEPY!
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
NEW BUTTONS!
Just got my new buttons in! Feel free to take them and share the love!
Stay tuned because I will be posting another special award-style button soon!
(buttons are at the TOP of my page in the sidebar)
ENJOY!
ERRANDS...ick
Grocery shopping today...sigh...but that will also force me away from the computer and give me more chances to crochet, which I have still been seriously neglecting! Well anyways, I am excited because I am having created a special badge for an award I really want to start giving out, so be on the watch in the next few days for that! Have a great day everyone and keep on trucking! :)
<3 Laci <3
Friday, February 5, 2010
Take the Uglie Undies Pledge!
So I found this cute little blog where a woman by the name of Shelly Stout (who has graciously become a new follower of mine- thanks Shelly!) has had the awesome idea to urge women to clean out their underwear drawers and say goodbye to all the old , stained, ripped, and otherwise destroyed and dying underwear inhabiting it--
What a novel idea, and it is amazing how something so simple can really make all the difference in your day! Our underwear has the strange tendency to be able to control how we about our self, and I say, go all out and make yourself feel sexy! Go get yourself some nice, frilly, soft, (fur covered if you wish) and AFFORDABLE- underwear and stock that drawer FULL of them! You will be glad you did!
(If you are feeling super GREEN go ahead and MAKE them out of your recycled t shirts! I have seen some pretty awesome underwear made out of them , I say its free and it saves your favorite t shirts you cant let go of, so 2 birds with one stone!)
Take the Pledge and take back your inner WILDCAT!
(click on pic above to take you there!)
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AAAAAAH.
Somehow, I STILL managed to waste the day online! ADDICTION! sigh, at least I got a few loads of laundry done... maybe time for some pizza too, and a movie....NETFLIX here I come!
oh, and what the heck, is it just me or does anyon elses cat like to sit on their shoulders???
Such a sweetheart, but man he is gonna be too big someday and find out he doesn't fit on my shoulders anymore..that will be a PAINFUL day....for the tender skin on my back.....*cringe*
Okay, OPINION TIME!!!
Do we like this, do we not? how could I make it better? and do you think it would sell/ or would you buy it if i had it for sell?
Friday, MY DAY!
Today I need to catch up, although I am really wanting to spend the rest of the day online checking on every ones blogs and signing up to win, :( I miss my kids and I need to get my butt in gear and MAKE some more stuff! here is what I'm working on now:
(YUP I like Spongebob :)
After an entire day of chaining it will look like this:
Here is MY Valentine (literally his name) sitting on my lap while I Blog:
And for the last of my little news bits before I go do something productive, Here is a few pics of my haircut I got last night, FINALLY!:
Besides for that stupid cold sore I have I think I look pretty good, its not a crazy frizz ball on my head anymore! :)
TTFN!
Laci
Calling all crafty people with a cool workspace!
My friend Ann Gorman from AMG-Arts (on Facebook) and the Blog "Where People Create" wants YOU to show her your workspace, be it a whole studio or a little corner! She will ask you a few questions, get a few pictures from you of your space, and post it for all to see! Check it out and leave her a message on her page to get your workspace featured!
here is a link to Where People Create:
http://wherepeoplecreate.blogspot.com/
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Burning the midnight oil..... for just a little longer
Wow It has been quite a crazy day, I went from a no-name little blog with only 23 views (mostly of family) to getting from midnight last night to midnight tonight almost 300 views, and from 1 follower to 11! thanks to everyone who visited, I will probably inevitably waste all of my free time tomorrow trying to check out each and every blog! Thank you for all your wonderful comments and support! Love you all!
sweet dreams!
Laci
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Mind Mould Thursday
So this is my MOST favorite quote on earth, and I thought I would share it with all of you! If anyone knows about "The Secret" you will really appreciate this quote. For those of you who do not know about The Secret, check out this page:
http://www.thesecret.tv/index.html
As a Man Thinketh...
James Allen 1902
"Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes,
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:—
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
Environment is but his looking-glass."
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today has been a good day!
So my hubby got himself into a little hot water with me this morning before work, and as I was brooding about it all day, he had plans to reclaim my heart. He showed up with a big bag of goodies, filled with TWO giant boxes of chocolate, THREE cards, one of which had an adorable dog that said" somthing went wrong, I think it was me, I'm sorry" and a yummy pumpkin spice candle, and a jar of huckleberry jam (I love toast!) It was also filled with THREE bouquets of flowers, and a single rose...NOW how am I supposed to be angry?? GRRR, I think he WON this round!
It made me laugh because it reminded me of a spoof on the "keep calm and carry on" poster which said, "Ugly cry and He'll give you what you want" (by sassypackratstudios on Etsy)
My Workspace was featured today!
Ann Gorman from the blog "Where People Create" has graciously featured me and my workspace today! Thank you Ann!
To read about it, check out her blog at:
http://wherepeoplecreate.blogspot.com/2010/02/laci-hodges-zigzag-studio.html
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
What's Up Wendsday
I (and my mom) recently joined an awesome program called the Farmgirl Sisterhood. When you join you receive an exclusive farmgirl badge and a monthly newsletter from the farm packed with news and tips, gain access to your own virtual online “Henhouse,” earn Merit Badges (think Girl Scouts for grown-ups), receive special product offers, and more when you become a member. For only 20 bucks a year it is a pretty awesome program!
Here is an overview of all the awesome badges you can earn:
Cleaning Up
Each Other
- Community Service
- Community Action
- Public Service
- Lend a Hand to Families
- Lend a Hand to Farm Families
- Little Squirts
- Plant it Forward
- Connecting Growers and Eaters
- Farmgirl Gratitude
- Get ’er Done
- Farmgirl Spirit
- Families Forever
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
Farm Kitchen
- Know Your Food
- Forage for Food
- ChillOver ComeOver
- BakeOver MakeOver
- Organic on a Budget
- Pay It Forward
- Bustin’ Out
- Self-sufficiency
- Get It Together
Garden Gate
- Bee Good to Your Mother Earth
- Grow Where You’re Planted
- Gaining Ground
- Backyard Farmer
- Heirlooms Forever!
- 3 R’s Rule (Reuse, Recycle, Revive!)
- What’s Your Beef?
- Horse Dreams
- The Secret Life of Bees
Make It Easy
Outpost
Stitching & Crafting
- Sew Wonderful
- Aprons
- Embroidery
- Crochet
- Knitting
- Tatting
- Quilting
- Homespun Christmas
- Safe Toys
- Buttoned Up
- Nellie Will-do
- Nellie Make-do
check it out:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/farmgirl-sisterhood/
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Tuesday Tips
So in an article in Family Fun magazine today, I found a very interesting article on sweet potatoes.
It says that according to the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, they are one of the most nutritious vegetables around. They are full of vitamins A and C as well as potassium, fiber, and disease fighting phytonutrients found in all colorful fruits and veggies. They also say that adding a pat of fat such as butter helps you absorb the vitamin C better (although I personally recommend a tablespoon of cold press virgin coconut oil , YUM).
Here is some more info about the serious benefits of Vitamin C:
http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/vitamin-c-benefits.htm
As well as potassium:
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/minerals/health-benefits-of-potassium.html
Here are some awesome recipes to incorporate sweet potatoes into your diet that don't include the traditional marshmallow casserole :)
http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_food_guide/sweet_potatoes
With all the amazing benefits fitting into one small orange tuber, I ask you this.....
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR SWEET POTATO TODAY?
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Munchie Monday: from hensforth on.......
So in thinking of things to write about, one thing that has always been high on the list is my many recipes. I love healthy food that tastes not only great, but looks and smells that way too :). As many people already know, sometimes "healthy" foods mean tasteless and resembling cardboard. I have made it my mission to eat well and taste well too! SO, without further adieu, I give you the first of my special recipes, which I decided on In honor of Valentines Day, which is fast approaching. Whip this up in a half hour and enjoy it the rest of the day!
Pink Raspberry Agave Marshmallows
INGREDIENTS
1 cup agave
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp raspberry flavoring
6 T water
1/4 tsp salt
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Boil agave on stove top, stirring occasionally.
Warm water in microwave for 1 minute or less (depending on the microwave) and dissolve both packets of gelatin in it, stirring out any chunks.
Pour agave into mixing bowl.
Add in gelatin mixture, (and color)
Beat with electric whisk for 10 to 15 minutes, till frothy and light light pink (if using color)
Dust square pan with powdered sugar, flour, or (for best quality) cornstarch.
Pour marshmallow cream into pan and leave to set.
(If you cant wait, throw it in the freezer for 15 minutes!)
(also, if you need it for marshmallow crispies or whatever, instead of pouring into pan, mix in other ingredients and then set in pan)
When completely set, slice in squares and dust with more cornstarch, and serve.
I bet you cant tell the difference, they taste and feel EXACTLY like ones made with corn syrup!
There you have it, a tasty guilt free Valentines treat!
Happy Munching!
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SO Excited!
So, I have been checking out my favorite and also some new blogs, and have gotten a few opportunties that I wanted to share with you! The first is a blog that I am soon to be featured in for my sewing workspace, and the second is a feature and a free giveaway! I will be posting more on them later when they are up and running, but suffice it to say it has been a GREAT day :)!
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