TIPS for TUESDAY

Easy Deviled Eggs, No, not a recipe! Summer is coming and let the fun begin,  include your children  when planning a picnic, meal or any family gathering. An easy method to prepare deviled eggs with easy clean up and really fun if you have a child helping with the preparation. Place cooked eggs yolks in a ziplock baggie. Seal, mash until they are all broken up, add remainder of the ingredients, reseal, mash again, mixing thoroughly, cut the tip off the baggie, squeeze mixture into egg white half and throw the empty baggie away when done, easy clean up! 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY "MOM" YOU REMAIN WITH US ALWAYS!

Mother when you were a child you were adorable, when you were growing up you were so stylish and must of had quite the Spirit! When you met Daddy you were so young and beautiful, when you were a wife and Mother you were so patient, loving, kind and caring. When you became a Grandmother you were all of those and more. You always had patience, love, kindness and caring for all people and a grace that we all aspire to carry. Always with a smile for everyone who came your way. Mom you lived, laughed, loved, endured and left an imprint on all our lives that will remain with us forever. You were Loved! You lived by these words, "I expect to pass through the world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." I found these words in your drawer on a piece of scratch paper after you left. I still have it in your own hand writing and now I know where I got that "save every little thing bug from." It must be in the genes, I hope I can leave this world half the person you were and tried to teach us all to be, you led by example and lived your days well, God Bless you Mom, you remain in my heart forever "My Mom", I was blessed to have you. Loving thoughts from your daughter, Marilou

A BIG THANK YOU and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to KAREN of "VALENTINE DESIGNS"

In the wonderful world of blogging I have found that there are many places to visit that make blogging so much fun. I'm constantly exploring the many options available to create and enjoy beautiful blogs designs. There are so many designs out there with many talented artist available to  create them. Upon my discoveries I came across Karen from Valentine Designs. Karen created a beautiful blog backround, with co-ordinating buttons and divider post to give me the  3 column design that reflected my personal taste. Karen is being published in the new magazine "Where Women Create".  Congratulations to her, it is well deserved and Karen is really easy to work with. Happy Mothers Day Karen, you are a truly talented artist. Thank You for all your help and creativity, you are a pleasure to work with. Now I can begin my own creative journey.

FUN FRIDAYS

This wonderful old doll was given to me by a dear friend across the street that is now 85+ and she belonged to her mother. One day quite a few years back as she was cleaning out dresser drawers she came across this little treasure and knowing my passion for dolls and all things old and vintage she thought of me, how blessed I am to have this person in my life and have her pass a few of her treasures on to me. I named this little treasure Edith, she is from the 1800's. Happy Mothers Day to my dear friend and neighbor, you are one of the real treasures in my life. You have always been there for me through the years and will always remain in my heart. Edith now resides in my curio with other special treasures.

THURSDAYS THOUGHTS "A SPECIAL KIND of MOM" HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to All MOTHERS

Most women become Mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit, following in the steps of their own Mothers. This year nearly 100,000 women will become Mothers of "Special Needs" children. Did you ever wonder how Mothers of Special Needs children are chosen? Somehow I visualize God hovering over earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs His Angels to make notes in a giant ledger. Armstrong, Beth, son, Patron Saint Matthew.  Forrest, Marjorie, daughter, Patron Saint Cecilia. Rutledge, Carrie, twins, Patron...... Give her Gerard. "He's used to profanity." Finally, He passes a name to an Angel and smiles, "Give her a" Special Needs" child." The Angel is curious, "Why this one, God? She's so happy." "Exactly," smiles God. Could I give a"Special Needs" child to a Mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel. "But has she patience?"asks the Angel. I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she'll handle it. "I watched her today. She has that feeling of self and independence that is so rare and so necessary in a Mother. You see, the child I'm going to give her has his own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy." "But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles, "No matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has enough selfishness." The Angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?" God nods, "If she can't separate herself from this child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child that is less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a "spoken word." She will never consider a "step" ordinary. When her child says "Momma" for the first time she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her blind child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see.... Ignorance, cruelty, prejudice.... and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side." "And what about her Patron Saint?" asks the Angel, his pen poised in mid-air. God smiles, A mirror will suffice." "HAPPY MOTHERS DAY" to all the Mothers of" Special Needs" children out there.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Erma Bombeck year 1968 

TIPS for TUESDAY

I have decided that it is time to get started on Blogging on a regular basis. In between my week of creating and many others daily tasks I thought I would start with sharing some valuable knowledge. Some you may have heard of, some not. Check back every Tuesday to see if you find any tip that you may have not known or have heard and just forgotten about. Today I'm sharing valuable info about Clothes Dryers. It is easy to actually burn out the heating unit and not know why it ever happened. After all we all clean our lint screens, however if one uses fabric softener sheets over a period of time a film builds up on the lint screen filter. It may look clean but if you run water through it you may find the water may just sit there and not run through the mesh. You can't See the film but if it is there it is a potential Fire hazard aside from burning up your heating element. Solution, Wash your filter with hot soapy water and an old soft tooth brush about every 6 months to remove waxy build up. Takes only a few minutes to do but may be very cost effect in the long run. Your clothes will dry faster and you save energy at the same time. Now go check that filter! Have a great day!!

NEW BLOG BANNER WHOO_HOO

Well after spending almost all of today I finally got the banner up and all I can say to all of you Boggers, it wasn't that easy,  by the time I removed all the other stuff and re-did everything and added a playlist that I had yet to create I had spent about 10 hours on  this blog. I can't get the banner centered any better and so what you see is what I ended up with and until I become better at this than art I'm going back to doing my artwork and relax! My hats are off to all of you in blogland!!! Check back on Tuesday as I'm starting a TIPS for TUESDAY page, until then to all a Good Night!