New Red Door

Happy Easter

We Love Signing Time

http://youtu.be/acO0ULexVj0

I love this interview and I love what Rachael Says about Speaking is a SKILL that can often take time to learn, why not give your child a Language! We have loved watching our kids use sign language, we have cousins and friends that also have enjoyed it. It is a tool for parenthood whether for not you have a child with a hearing/speaking challenge or not.  Leah you are so well spoken what a role modle you are!
 WE LOVE THE SIGNING TIME FAMILY!

12 Days of Easter Eggs and the Week of Easter

 We received a delightful gift this year of the 12 Days of Easter. Each day the children are excited to open and read the Scripture about that day telling the story of our Savior's Crucifixion and Resurrection.

1. Matthew 26:26-27,39 (sacrament cup or small cracker or chex cereal)
2. Matthew 26: 48-49 (chocolate kiss)
3. Matthew 26: 14-15 (3 dimes) [This fulfilled the prophecy in Zechariah 11:12-14.]
4. Matthew 27:1-2 (knotted twine)

5. Matthew 27:15, 17, 21, 24-26 (chunk of hand soap)

6. Matthew 27:28-30 or Mark 15:16-17 (square of red or purple fabric)
7. Matthew 27:31-32 (small nail or toothpick cross)
8. Matthew 27:50-51, 54 (crushed rocks)
9. Matthew 27:57-60 (strip of white cloth)
10. Matthew 27:60, 62-66 (a small, flat stone)
11. Mark 16:1, 2-6 (bay leaf or other herb)
12. Matthew 28:5-6 (empty)

If you want to just copy and paste the Scriptures you can do so at LDS.org, cut into strips and put into eggs.

Easter Week Quite Book

In the Friend Magazine this month they had a Count Down to Easter with each day leading up to the Resurrection. I Copied the text and put it into a 3x5 text box in Word and Printed them out. Then I down loaded the Gospel Art Kit Pictures ( 212 213 223 227 230 232 239) When I uploaded the pictures(to Costco) you have to watch the  "Crop" warning and crop them all in Portrait (you will lose some of the pictures but they will look nice)  

I did have to copy two of the pictures off the Internet. The first day "Jesus walked to Bethany" and "He is Risen"  i googled them that is my copy right disclosure;)

Pete the Cat

This is a delightful book with a great moral

"No matter what you step in, keep walking along and singing your song"

Thanks to my awesome friend Jackson (age 11) we now have coloring pages to go along with the story. Print in Landscape
Also check out www.harpercollinschildrens.com/petethecat for the fun Pete the Cat Song

General Conference Reverence Tent

Reverence Tent from the Friend 2008  Just as King Benjamin spoke to his people we are invited to listen to our Prophets, just at the people of old we can have our tent facing the "TV" to watch Conference.  A "Reverence Tent" filled with snacks and fun quite activities to do during conference. Below are the Links for Conference Packets.

Sugardoodle and Scriptures for Kids  * save some toilet paper rolls for some of the activities!
http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7399

LDS website Activities
http://lds.org/general-conference/children?locale=eng

The Wearing of the Green

The Sweetest little Irish Girl lives at my house
 with great anticipation for this March 17th
but Oh did the Flu hit our house with wrath
it has knocked us down flat as a cat.
So it seems we will have to find another day to wear Green...

Cheese Ball Party

Is there a group for people like me,
Hello my name is Julie and I am a Cheese-a-holic!

We had a cheese ball party and tasted some most delish balls...(not sweaty balls..SNL)

Classic Old time Cheese Ball my Grandmas Recipe

 2 8oz pk cream cheese

1 8 oz pk shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbs pimiento

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 cup pecans chopped finely

1/2 - 1 cup dried parsley

mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese at med speed, blend well and remain ingredients except pecans in well chill. Shape in to 2 small balls roll in nuts and parsley **can freeze

Up Town Cheese Ball (My number 1 Pick so good!)

2 8 oz cream cheese

8 oz crushed pineapple drained

1/2 bell pepper diced

1 Tlb green onion diced

2 1/2 tsp Lawry's (season salt)

1 cup pecan in cheese ball 

combined and chill

Simply Delish Cheese Ball (oh man this is also so good you just can't stop eating it!)

8 oz cream cheese room temp

1 package lunch meat (your choice) diced

1-6 green onions (just the chives)

3/4 cup grated cheese in ball 

mix well, rolled into ball and roll in cheese chill 

Chocolate Chip Cheese ball Paula Deen (this is super sweet, a little goes a long way love it on vanilla wafers)

1 8 oz pak cream cheese softened

1/2 cup butter softened

1/2 cup confections sugar

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbs packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup mini marshmallow

3/4 cup semi sweet chips

1 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts

combine the cream cheese and butter mix until creamy add other ingredients  adding marshmallows and chips last chill, roll in to balls and sever with Vanilla Wafers and gram crackers. (we rolled them in to mini balls and put them in mini cup cake wrapers)

Are you Ready for St. Patricks Day?

Want to know about St Patrick? Clovers? Bagpipes? Click HERE


Want to know about Blarney Stones and how to make them? Click HERE



Just nee more on St. Patricks Day? Click
http://adventureswithgigi.blogspot.com/search/label/St%20Patrick%27s%20Day


Need a Fun Snack?
Click
http://adventureswithgigi.blogspot.com/2010/03/little-leprechauns-afternoon-snack.html

Some paint and glaze

I inherited this coffee table from my sister...and she got it from my brother. I like the shape of it but I'm so over honey wood. So I bought some spray paint and went to town!

I thought glaze would be rad over the top of it...it has lots of crevices and gauges and flaws/ character...so glaze would bring all of that awesomeness out!

pre-glaze...rad but not super rad

 See all those cracks...they need glaze! For awesome tips and how to's on glazing go to All things Thrifty! Super awesome site and tutorials!

 Rub glaze on with a sponge brush...I get pretty dirty during this part. I like to squeeze the glaze out of the foam brush so it soaks into every crevice. This is the glaze I used...I just added black paint to it to tint it.

 Then rub it off...or don't. I lightly rubbed mine off. On the sides where there weren't many cracks, I left it a bit more glazed.

 Now I vote that it is super rad! And I still think it looks very comfy for Crew to take his naps on!



Tu-tu, onesie and headband...Cheap and easy gift!

I made this onesie, tutu and headband set for my new niece yesterday! I feel like it's an easy and cheap gift...most of the supplies I had on hand.

• a glue gun (just for the headband)
• elastic or ribbon...to tie the tulle to.
• tulle...either from the bolt or a 6 inch roll of it... that's what i use.
• felt, jewel and cut up tights for the headband...you can use a flower, ribbon or whatever you have on hand.
• a onesie and scrap fabric to hand stitch on a monogram
• spray adhesive (optional...I think it would stay on with just the stitching on the letter)
• an hour to put it all together and WA-LA!

p.s. you don't need sewing skills or any skills, really, for this project! That's the best!

Oh yea, and a less than thrilled 4 year old boy to model it for you! Secretly he volunteered to be the model!

I especially love it with the buzz shirt and striped "leggings" if you will!

The Young Victoria

I love this movie! I love even more that I can watch it instantly on NetFlix, as many times as I want!

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Felt Hair Bows

These darlings were a gift to my daughter made by our ever talented family Photographer she learned how to make them here

http://craftsnob.com/2010/12/make-fabric-flowers-part-7/

http://craftsnob.com/2010/12/make-fabric-flowers-part-3/

http://craftsnob.com/2010/12/lydia-make-fabric-flowers-part-2/

Tree Trimming Service

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Good Night Christmas Season.......

(after putting the kids down for a rest I found this gem!)
All of the Christmas decor has been packed away....it took longer that I expected....as always
Ready for 2011

Want $5.00 off at the Zoo?

Phoenix Zoo Food Drive to Benefit


St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance!

Saturday, January 15 – Monday, January 31, 2011



It's easy to think of others during the holiday season, but the greatest need sometimes comes after the holidays! The Phoenix Zoo will be kicking off a food drive to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance this Saturday, January 15th. All you need to do is bring in cans of food and receive $1 off admission for each can up to five per person!


1 can = $1 off one general daytime admission

2 cans = $2 off one general daytime admission

3 cans = $3 off one general daytime admission

4 cans = $4 off one general daytime admission

5 cans = $5 off one general daytime admission


More than five cans per person are also greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support of the Phoenix Zoo and St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance.


Cans of food must be donated at the Phoenix Zoo. A maximum $5 discount available, per person. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid on advanced or online ticket purchases. Valid for daytime admission only. Valid January 15 through January 31, 2011.

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Homemade Lettuce Wraps

I made this copy cat recipe tonight of the PF Changs Lettuce Wraps.
They turned out very good, but PF Changs are still the best!!

Click on the title for the recipe:

Shirataki Noodles Part 2

189 Calorie Chicken Lo Mein

So this is my third time cooking with these "Miracle Noodles". The recipe was my FAVORITE. I cleaned my plate!!!





















Makes 1 Serving, about 3 cups

Ingredients:
1 pack Shirataki Noodles
2 cups steamed stir fry veggies
1/2 cup bean sprouts
3 oz cooked chicken diced
1/2 tsp sesame seed oil
1 tbls soy sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pam Butter Spray


Directions
Rinse noodles for 3-4 minutes. Remember to breathe through your mouth. Cut into bite size pieces. Pat dry and place in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes.

While noodles are cooking place veggies, bean sprouts, and died chicken in a pan, spray with pam and cook over medium heat. When the noodles are done once again pat dry and add to pan. Add sesame seed oil and a small amount of soy sauce. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes until all flavors and merged.

Serve on plate and add the rest of the soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe is amazing!!! I didn't notice a difference in the noodles at all. I'm glad that I didn't give up on these noodles, they truly are a miracle.

Serving of Chicken Lo Mein from PF Changs 1 dish 1610 calories. That is a HUGE Difference.

Hungry Girl's Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Low Calorie Fudge??? WHAT??? This has been a holiday saver for me.

65 Calories/piece



















Per Serving (1 Piece) 65 Calories, 1g fat, 14g carbs, 1g fiber, 9g sugars, 1g protein


Ingredients:
One 18.3 ounce box Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies Traditional Chewy Brownie Mix
2 Cups canned pure pumpkin
2 tbls reduced-fat peanut butter, at room temperature

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine pumpkin with the brownie mix in a large bowl and stir until smooth (batter will be very thick, don't add anything else)

Spray a square baking pan (9X9) with nonstick spray and pour in the mixture. Spoon peanut butter on top and use a knife to swirl it around the top of the batter. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. (The batter will remain very thick and fudgy, and it should look undercooked.) Allow to cool.

Cover pan with foil and place pan in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Cut into 36 squares.

Serves 36

So a lot of Hungry Girls recipe call for canned pumpkin. I like pumpkin pie but only at thanksgiving. I was a little hesitant to try this but I was brave a can it a whirl. You CAN NOT taste the pumpkin AT ALL! I am so impressed that I will be trying some of her other Pumpkin recipes.

Hope you enjoy!

Get a Video from Santa

Do you want Santa to send your Child a personal Video? Have ready 3 pictures of your child, a profile pictures, and to fun picture, a family trip, sports, birthday party.  It takes about 5 minutes to put all your info in and then by the magic of technology your child will have a video from Santa. Absolutely the COOLEST thing! A must do this year!  
Portable North Pole

Hungry Girl's Strawberry Shortcakes

68 Calorie Dessert

Per serving: 1 cupcake 68 calories, 0g fat, 17.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 1g protein















Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup angel food cake mix
3/4 cup Cool Whip Free, thawed
3/4 cup sugar-free preserves
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Line a 12 cup muffin pan with baking cups. Do not spray with nonstick spray.

Place cake mix in a medium mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup water. Using an electric mixer, beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and mix for 1 minute. Let sit for 2 minutes.

Evenly distribute cake mixture among baking cups. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until tops are golden brown.

Allow cupcakes to cool completely, then carefully peel cupcakes from baking cups and plate them. Spread 1 tbls preserves over the top of each cupcake. Top each with 1 tbls Cool Whip. Evenly distribute slice strawberries among the cupcake tops.

ENJOY!!

These where so yummy. With 1 I was completely satisfied. Del needed to have at least two.