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Works For Me Wednesday- Spice Organization

Everytime I went to grab a spice from my cabinet it was a disaster. Half the time I couldn't find the spice I was needing. This prompted a trip to the store for that spice, only to find later 3 jars of the same kind buried in the back of my cabinet. Other times I tried to quickly grab the spice jar only to have 10 other spices come tumbling out. I think WB got tired of me yelling, "Honey, where is the cumin!!" So he designed a nifty and attractive spice board for me.

He went to Home Depot and bought a thin sheet of metal. He proceded to cut it into a small square to fit the inside of our kitchen cabinet door. With small screws he placed it on the inside of the door. He bought these cute red containers at World Market. They have pour spouts and magnetic backs. We used our label maker to label all the little jars.

Here is the finished product:

I love just opening my cabinet and quickly grabbing the spice I need. It's also helpful because I can see right away what spice is low and replace it before I need it again!

And while I was waiting on my second spice cabinet to go up I decided to stick the jars to my fridge. Friends saw this and thought this would be great for them. The jars are pretty enough to have out and they would be easy to grab as you were cooking. Oh, just keep them up high if you have little hands around the house. Otherwise, you might find yourself cleaning cumin seeds out of the couch, and hallway, and bathroom, and bookcase. Those seeds go a long ways!!

That's my WFMW . For more great tips head over here!

Memorable Moments Monday

This weekend was full of fun that kept us busy. I would like to post some pictures, but WB still has the camera in his car so I'll have to do that tomorrow! Three of my dear friends from my old hometown came to see me Friday night for a girls night out. They arrived wearing big, red, clown noses. They just crack me up. It's amazing what just an evening with your girlfriends can do to boost your energy!

Then it was off to my old hometown for a haircut Saturday morning for a little trim and upkeep. Always, nice to have your hair done, even though I know it will only last a couple of days because I can never do it the same way. Oh well, I'm just not good with lots of maintenance, don't have the patience for all that girly stuff most days:)

Then we rushed back home to catch the end of Soph's first track meet. She did great and got some ribbons. I think they all get ribbons of some sort, but she said she came in first twice! Those long legs make a good runner. I was so happy for her, because this is the first sport since the Karate debacle that she has participated in. (Karate + elderly teacher + being 5 + sitting for 90 minutes with little activity and lots of just listening to instruction = unhappy camper!) I'll have to post pictures of the meet on Tuesday if I can snatch the camera back from hubby.
Oh, and note to self: Bring lots of blankets to ward off chill of wind, chairs, snacks, and lots of energy to chase 2 year old around for 2+ hours while meet is going on. Can't wait until next Saturday!

And finally we planted our Western Prairie Garden and booster from High Country Gardens. I'll have to give you more details on that later this week. Plus, some pictures of our 10 TON pile of manure that is starting to look a little smaller with all our work! Everyone needs to view pictures of 10 TONS of manure, don't you think?

Those are some of my Memorable Moments...what's yours?

WFMW- Out of eggs, no problem!

We used up all our eggs last week and went out of town for Easter. I still, because I procrastinate, have not made it into town to buy some groceries. But even though we were out of cereal this morning I woke up early to make the girls waffles. Added the mix, milk, oil, and then remembered I have no eggs!! The girls would be down in 5 minutes and I had no breakfast. My cupboard is bare folks, it was either waffles or crunching on some random pieces of cereal that fell out of the box and were hiding out on my pantry shelves. I quickly ran to the Internet and looked up egg substitute. Lot's of weird things popped up that I do not have on hand, but finally my breakfast saver: 2 tablespoons of cornstarch = 1 egg in baking.
I finished the waffles. Holding my breath I cooked them, they looked just fine. Then my daughter's scarfed them down before I could even ask if they tasted okay (or take a picture for my blog).
So there's my tip. When out of eggs, never fear if you have cornstarch on hand!
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Good Friday

God so loved the world he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

Little One Turns 2

Well, my baby went and turned 2 on me last week. It was a crazy week with colds, breathing treatments and doctor appointments, but she turned 2 anyway. She talks in sentences now, with big words like bookshelf, beautiful, helicopter, hippopotamus and Einstein thrown in. She is such a sweet child who loves her sisters and hates being away from them. She enjoys taking showers, at least 3 times a day and putting gloss on her lips. When did my baby turn into this little person that likes noodles for breakfast and washing the dishes with Momma?

We held a little party for her Sunday afternoon. We had so much fun that I won't even mention the store bought cake we ran to the store for Sunday after church. Let's just say my whimsical creation didn't quite live up to my expectations! But no matter, Little One blew out the candles with gusto and loved having everyone sing Happy Birthday Cha, Cha, Cha to her.

Now, I've told her she is my baby and if she insists on getting older it doesn't matter because she will STILL be my baby!

Our sweet friends who came to celebrate. Didn't Em and Soph do a good job of decorating the party table?

The kids having fun with the pinwheel party favors.

Celebrating Your Children

Today I attended "Fab" Friday at my kiddos school. Every Friday they have a morning assembly of sorts for the kids. This Friday was the end of the 9 weeks so it was award time. My kids have never gotten an award, but have been recognized for A Honor Roll. The kids who get the awards; the best manners, most improved, etc. are well deserving. My friends little boy got an award today and he is the sweetest thing. I love him to pieces and the smile on his face lit up the room. So don't get me wrong awards can be fantastic. The downside is when you're 6 year old, who is sitting beside you holding your hand, squeezing it like crazy when they are announcing the winner of an award she might get suddenly lets go when she realizes she wasn't picked.. Then 30 seconds later whispers that she feels sick at her stomach and doesn't want to go to school today. Ah, yes a momma's heart breaks just little each time her child's disappointment is so visible. And okay, I'll be honest I get a little peeved at the powers to be for setting up this whole ritual.
Now I know some would say, "That's life. Not everyone can get recognized. After all there are 200 students and only12 awards to give out the entire school year." "Shouldn't do it for the recognition, it's about doing what's right." Yep, I know. I'm 36 years old and I've figured out life isn't always fair. Heck, sometimes it's darn disappointing. But you know what? This momma's gonna protect her little ones for as long as she can. I don't' see any sense in a 9 and 6 year old, who are good, studious students, to feel like they aren't deserving. Nope, no sense at all. Even if they were little hellions, rebelled a little...I'd just celebrate the days they tried and the days they didn't we'd look forward to the possibilities of what the next day was going to bring.
So here's what this mom is going to do today. I'm going to give my girls a super big hug after school today. Tell them how proud I am of them. Tell them they are tops in my book. And then I'm taking them out for ice cream. Not because they need some sort of reward for doing what's right, but because this Momma is very thankful God gave me two such beautiful gifts.