Monday, January 6, 2014

DIY-Candle Gift Ideas!

Welcome Tuesday! One of my favorites gifts I love to get and give is candles.  I love candles!  Whether you are a candle lover, having company, need a centerpiece or would like to make a gift for another candle lover, you'll love these cute and simple ideas...


Jars, self explanatory.  Any material will work, sand, glitter sand, rocks, etc.
nice&easy candle holders
Seashells, get creative, this picture was on pintrest.  http://www.pinterest.com/sandragi/


Another great idea with a full tutorial and mason jars is here.


There are a variety of birch candle holders and so many beautiful ways to display the candle creations.  This is one way here.



Menu Monday!

Monday
  • Breakfast- Oatmeal w/ maple, wheat toast, OJ & coffee/ tea
  • Lunch- Chicken broth & veg. soup, crackers, & milk
  • Dinner- Spaghetti, green beans, dinner roll, & milk
Tuesday
  • Breakfast- omelets (loaded veggie and cheese), wheat toast, OJ, milk
  • Lunch- Leftover spaghetti, greens, dinner rolls, & milk/ tea
  • Dinner- Hearty boiled dinner, butter crackers, milk
Wednesday
  • Breakfast- hash browns, fried eggs, wheat toast, OJ, milk, coffee/ tea
  • Lunch- Vegetable soup, cheese & crackers, milk
  • Dinner- Loaded burritos w/ homemade tortillas, refried bean, cheese, salsa & cornbread
Thursday
  • Breakfast- Cinnamon oatmeal, toast, OJ, milk, coffee/ tea
  • Lunch- Leftover burritos, salsa, cornbread, milk
  • Dinner- Venison steak tips w/ onions, mushrooms & gravy over mashed potatoes, green peas, dinner rolls, milk 
Friday
  • Breakfast- Pancakes w/ preserves, berries, OJ, coffee/ tea
  • Lunch- Fried loaded potatoes w/ apples, egg sandwiches, OJ, coffee/ tea
  • Dinner- Friday Fun Night *boys pick* (Will adjust on Wednesday)
Saturday
  • Breakfast- Biscuits & sausage gravy, OJ & coffee/ tea
  • Lunch- Black Bean enchilada Soup, tortilla chips, cheese & sour cream, milk
  • Dinner- Venison roast w/ vegetables and gravy over rice, milk
Sunday
  • Breakfast- On the go breakfast burritos
  • Lunch- roast turned into a hearty stew w/ creamy gravy, dinner rolls, fudge brownies, & milk
  • Dinner- Leftovers
**Snacks for week (rotate until gone)- Peaches, Broccoli & cauliflower, puppy chow, carrots & ranch dip, cinnamon muffins, corn bread, & juice/ water

Growing Links!


 
 
    Spring is in the air.  Well at -24, spring is frozen or in the heart ;)  It will be here before we know it!  We are so excited for spring to get here.  Everyone has their "project" or individual garden ideas!  It is so sweet to see eyes light up when talking about the pumpkin patch or corn garden they wish to plant this year.  I love it!  We've been doing some research on transplanting corn for some time now and it was always a "no, no" or "not going to work" therefore, I've never tried it.  Well this year our family is going to try a few garden experiments, along with our normal planting.  We  are excited!  Here is one very useful link that I'd like to share about transplanting corn, enjoy!  (CORN)
 
 
    In planning the garden, one great tool is a general per person guide.  There are several "guides", but here is a cheat sheet. and layout toolHERE   The guide is useful for the first year and varies per person and family, along with if you plan to preserve for the year.  With our added cold storage we would like to add extra squashes, pumpkins, potatoes, and grains this year.  Here is a basic root cellar guide.  There is even an example of how to make one from an old bus!  Along with a root cellar layout, here is one for the things you may put in it.  Also, here is a free organic garden planner on iTunes for the iPhone or iPad   https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/organic-gardening-planting/id510043427?mt=8
   Enjoy the thoughts of spring and have fun with your kids planning out their own little (or big) garden!  They'll love it and enjoy tending to it through the summer seeing their final accomplishments from the labor.  In the mean time here is a great layout for the year in the "gardening realm" with a plethora of information!