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Halloween Party Time!

Halloween craft idea #1: paper skeletons >>
Halloween craft idea #2: R.I.P. votive holder >>
Halloween craft idea #3: puffball spiders >>
Halloween craft idea #4: torture-tilla chips >>
Halloween craft idea #5: head on a stick marshmallows >>
Halloween craft idea #6: paint a pumpkin >>
Halloween craft idea #7: screen print a table runner >>
Halloween craft idea #8: spiderweb mobile >>
Halloween craft idea #9: pumpkin cupcakes >>
Halloween craft idea #10: decorate existing bowls with vinyl >>
Halloween craft idea #11: candy and cupcake tier >>
Halloween craft idea #12: tombstone candy holder >>
Halloween craft idea #13: monsters memory game >>
Halloween craft idea #14: trick-or-treat bag >>
Halloween craft idea #15: blackbird butterfly tree >>
Halloween craft idea #16: YUDU screen printed bat placemats>>
Halloween craft idea #17: YUDU screen printed bat napkins
 Halloween craft idea #18: Black bean soup >>
 Halloween craft idea #19: trick-or-treat bucket >>
Halloween craft idea #20: hot glue spiderweb for the window >>

DIY 353: Dried Parsley is Tasty and Beautiful

My Italian (flat) Parsley has grown totally wild in the garden. Time to pull it up. I love when the herb gets to this point because it means the roots are large enough to use for soup. Plus, Italian Parsley retains its fresh green color even when dry~that makes it a great herb to give as a gift. I pulled out huge handfuls and spent an hour trimming and drying enough leaves to share with friends and have enough to last the summer. For dinner I am making soup with hot bread. My husband will be psyched!

Pull parsley up by the roots. Trim off the leaves for drying, cut off roots and use for soup.
Put dried herbs in a pretty container and keep close at hand near the stove.

How to dry Italian Parsley:

  1. Heat oven to 200ºF.
  2. On a clean, dry cookie sheet evenly spread freshly trimmed parsley leaves
  3. Place cookie sheet in warm oven for 15 minutes or until leaves are completely dry (They will be very brittle).
  4. Carefully scoop leaves into a glass container to display with other seasonings. To give as a gift, simply add a pretty tag.

Until Tomorrow~Sarah

DIY 362: Anti-inflammatory Smoothie with Cinnamon

This week I want to focus on getting back in shape~this includes eating better and getting myself psyched up to go to the gym. (Eating better is going to be waaaay easier.)

One of the easiest things to whip up~that makes me feel better instantly~is a smoothie my husband invented. I have read a lot about the benefits of yogurt, berries and cinnamon lately, and this yummy concoction has all three~and then some. Here’s the recipe:

Berry Smoothie with Cinnamon

1. In a blender put…

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1-2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries and strawberries
  • 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
  • a pinch of cinnamon (upto a 1/4 teaspoon)
  • a little water to get the blender going
  • * for extra chill and crunch, add a few cubes of ice

2. Blend until smooth. Adjust to your tastes with more berries, yogurt, or cinnamon

3. Pour into your favorite pretty glasses and share!

We often ride bikes on the weekends and make this treat the minute we come in the door. Being cyclists we read the LiveStrong website where they’ve published more information about smoothies. Read up, drink down, and live well!

Until Tomorrow~Sarah