Random Thursday: Spring Fashion

"The temperatures are climbing and it's about time to start pulling out the shorts, sundresses and sandals from the back of the closet. Regardless of whether or not it's 80 degrees in your neck of the woods yet, show us your Spring apparel is by snapping some photos of yourself in your favorite spring outfits (hello, mini fashion show!) or putting one together on Polyvore."

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Blog Swap: February Bauble Swap

I joined up on my first blog swap back in February. This was a bauble, or jewelry swap, hosted by Purrin Cup & Annie Mayzing. I was paired with the very lovely Yen from Green House on Top of the Hill & Le Beauty School DropoutI had so much fun; I've even signed up for another swap!!

My box from Yen got lost in the mail & I thought it was lost forever but YAY it showed up on Saturday!!! I absolutely adore my goodies! She sent me a beautiful wooden necklace, an awesome pack of 9 pairs of assorted wooded earrings, a multi-colored skull bracelet & a pack of 7 assorted & super cute bracelets!!




I really enjoyed this swap & I can't wait to start shopping for the next one!!

HEAD ON OVER & CHECH OUT THE FUN NEXT SWAP!

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Sunday Social: When I Was Young

This Weeks Questions:

1. Did you sleepwalk as a child?:
Nope; I slept like a log!

2. Did you ever try to run away or sneak out of your house?:
I snuck out pretty often. I did run away a couple of times, for weeks at a time, actually.

3. Did you have any imaginary friends?
I actually never did. All of my siblings had had them though!

4. Did you ever go toilet papering?
Yes, on quite a few occasions, lol.

5. Did you ever sneak tv shows you weren’t allowed to watch?
Of course! Especially Beavis & Butt-Head, haha!!

Next Weeks Questions: 444444's
1. 4 favorite things to do on a weekend.
2. 4 favorite things about your best friend.
3. 4 things you would do with $100,000.
4. 4 favorite books you’ve ever read.
5. 4 favorite snack foods.
6. 4 things that you must do daily.

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Good Eats: Granny Hazel's Stewed Apples

• 3 lbs. Gala, Fuji or Other Small Apples
• 1 - 6oz. Ferrara Pan Red Hots (or brand of choice)
• 1 - 12oz. Sprite Zero

1. Peel, core & cut each apple into 8 slices.
2. Combine Apple Slices, Red Hots & Sprite Zero in a large boiler.
3. Boil on high for about 15 minutes.
4. Simmer until liquid is cooked out & apples are very tender.

These taste perfect hot or cold. They are best when served with fresh biscuits.

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Good Eats: The Byrdgirl's Chicken Tetrazinni

INGREDIENTS:
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Medium Package Thin Spaghetti Noodles
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Rotel Tomato & Chilies
2 Bell Peppers, Cut into Strips
1 Small White Onion, Chopped
1 Stick Margarine, Sliced
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Boil noodles & chicken in 2 separate pots.
In a 3rd pan, combine soup, Rotel, peppers, onions, margarine & cheese.
Simmer until it reaches a saucy, slightly thick consistency.
Drain noodles and chicken. Shred chicken. Add chicken to sauce.
Pour noodles in a 13x9 glass casserole dish.
Pour sauce mixture over noodles. Use a fork to distribute evenly throughout
the noodles. Cover dish with foil.
Bake at 350*F for 30 minutes.

This is a family favorite that we never grow tired of. It was passed to my sister
and I from our grandmother, and we have both tweaked it to our liking.

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écologique!

Last Chance -- Donate to Receive "The Kingdom of Rarities"

This newly-published book offers us a new understanding of the natural world, one that places rarity at the center of conservation biology. When you donate $50 or more this Earth Day to WWF in support of our global conservation efforts, WWF will send you an autographed copy of this new hardback book* as a thank you gift.

Make every day Earth Day!
• Use public transportation to reduce air pollution and save on fuel costs.
• Take your old computer, DVD player, or other electronics to an electronics recycling center. Reusing and recycling materials like copper, gold, and others saves natural resources and reduces mining and processing.
• Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year, like money down the drain. Repair or replace old or damaged fixtures.
• Compost helps improve soil so it holds more water and plants grow better. Allow grass clippings to stay on the lawn, instead of bagging them. Food scraps and kitchen waste also make good compost, and you save money on fertilizers or other additives.
• Recycle your dry cleaning, newspaper, & bread bags and also the plastic film on products like paper towels.
• Be creative as you look for new ways to reduce the amount or kinds of household waste. Give cardboard tubes to pet hamsters or gerbils. Plant seeds in an egg carton. Make a flower pot out of a plastic ice cream tub. By thinking creatively, you will often find new uses for common items and new ways to recycle and reduce waste.
• Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it.
• If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for doggie poop bags or for small trashcan liners.
• Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth.
• Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to “cold.”

Sources:
Environmental Tips@epa.gov
Recycling Tips of the Day@americarecyclesday.org
Fifty Green Tips For Earth Day and Beyond@divinecaroline.com

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Thank You!

Image Credit: Unknown

These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
--John 15:11

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