Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Thoughts on Thursday...

Am I the only one who tries to pump gasoline to an exact, even dollar amount? Why do I do this? Why does it have to be $62.00 or $63.00?

Well, yesterday I revolted against myself and I pumped $62.48. Woo Hoo!!

Then the woo hoo turned to boo hoo, because I just spent $62.48 on gas.  I'm sick every time I fill my tank.

I love this picture...take a look at the price...amazing. Lol



Do you pump to an even dollar amount too? How's the price of gas in your part of the world?

Happy Thursday,
~Karen~

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I Wanted to Share a Fun Blog Hop With You...

Plum and June


Hi everyone...Beth from the blog Plum and June emailed me with a link to a Blog Hop she's having. It's such a wonderful idea, I wanted to share it with you.

The Blog Hop participants are NEW bloggers who starting blogging in 2011-2012 with a primary focus on quilting!! Each day, the participants, who are assigned a special day, will post a wonderful project.

The best part is each day we can "hop" over for a visit and enjoy all these great tutorials. The hop started May 22nd and the tutorials so far are amazing!! The schedule is booked into October, so it looks like a fun hop into Autumn too.

If you are a new blogger, love to quilt and want to participate contact Beth or Click HERE to a link for more info. Scroll down a bit for the Hop Details.

If you've been blogging for a while and just need some fabulous inspiration, bookmark the Blog Hop or "Follow" along by clicking here to visit Plum and June.

As a side note...

The ideas are turning in my head again. To think...there are Blog Hops and Give Aways out there in blogland that aren't getting the attention they need has me thinking.

I am going to add another linking party on the SAME post as Find a Friend Friday. Each Friday, I will have 2 parties...one for sharing your blog to find new friends and the second to spread the word about Blog Hops and Give Aways. If you're having a give away or blog hop, YOU can easy link up at the party to share the fun! That way, we can have all that great information all in ONE place.

Look for it this Friday if you have a give away or blog hop you want to share with everyone!!

Thanks for stopping by here and "HOP" over to Beth's...you won't be disappointed.

Have a great day,
~Karen~

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Tool Time Tuesday...Sheet Magnets

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. You know I love sharing thoughts, ideas and great finds on Sew Many Ways. Sharing is pretty much the reason why I blog.

Well, today I want to share something with you that someone shared with me! 

At the end of March, I received an email from Dinah...a teacher in Indiana. She found a fabulous product in the hardware store that she uses in her classroom and wanted to share it with me. Dinah doesn't have a blog and has given me permission to share her tip with you!!

You know I love magnets and here is the best deal out there...

Vent Covers. Magnetic Vent Covers that is.


Magnetic vent covers are used to close off heating or a/c vents when you don't want the flow of air through that vent any more.


Vents are usually made of metal, so the magnetic sheets work great to seal it off.


What works great for me is that the magnetic sheets are BIG...8 inches x 15 inches and there are 3 of them in a package.

The BEST part is the package is about $4.50!!! You can find it in the heating section where they sell the air filters and vents.


See...3 big sheets just waiting for you to craft away.


The possibilities are endless with these sheets...sewing to hold you pins and needles, magnets for the refrigerator (Dinah used puzzles pieces glued to the magnetic sheets) and these would also work great to make magnetic games for kids in the car. They'll never lose the game pieces. Car bingo, matching games, checkers, tic tac toe etc. The best part is you can design and create the games yourself with your children.

Maybe you can add some of your ideas in the comments section too!!

Thank you so much, Dinah, for taking the time to email me with this wonderful idea...very much appreciated. Something from the hardware store turned crafty...Tool Time at it's best!!

Have a great Tuesday,
~Karen~

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Heavenly Hash or Ambrosia Recipe...

I want to wish all of you a safe and relaxing Memorial Day. Here in the states, Memorial Day honors all those who have made the greatest sacrifice for their country and all those still serving to keep our country free. Thank you to the men and woman who are serving at home and abroad and to their families who sacrifice so much.

Memorial Day is a day for family, friends and food, so I wanted to share a great picnic recipe we always have at any function. We call it Heavenly Hash, but some call it Ambrosia. No matter what the name is...it is delicious.



Heavenly Hash Recipe

One 15 ounce can Mandarin Oranges...drained
One 20 ounce can Pineapple chunks...drained
One 30 ounce can Fruit Cocktail...drained
One 10-14 ounce bag Sweetened Coconut
One 10 ounce bag Mini Marshmallows
One 16 ounce container Sour Cream

The measurements of the fruits don't have to be exact...just whatever can size you have on hand or which fruit you like more of!

In a large bowl, mix all drained fruit with coconut, mini marshmallows and sour cream. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Make a few hours before or the day before you need it to incorporate the flavors.

Enjoy!!

Have a great day,
~Karen~
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