Art Journaling-Keys to the Future

Good Afternoon dear readers, I finished this page celebrating my son Kyle's Graduation.  I used a mix of acrylic paints on the background and then went over it with an oil pastel crayon.  I used several graduation themed rubber stamps and I wrote in oil pastel Class of 2014.  Luckily hospice thrift shop had these cute little keys that I glued onto the page. I had fun making it and Kyle really loved it.

I Broke My No.1 Rule

Good Morning dear readers,  I did a bad thing a week ago and I'm still paying the price.  Your probably wondering what evil thing did she do.  Others might not consider it a bad thing but when you have a heat sensitive illness it can be bad.  I went outside and walked to the store after 12 noon in the hottest part of the day.  Your like what's the big deal.  I'm so sensitive I broke out in a rash just for a 15 minute trip to the store and back.  Then later in the week I attempted to attend my son's graduation in the high heat.  Well worse case scenario I almost passed out and had to leave early. I was more upset then my son who graduated.  After scolding the vice-principal for no overhangs and available water supply.  I suggested they have the ceremonies in future in the mornings because their are a lot of parents who are disabled and have heat sensitive diseases like my neighbor who's son graduates next year.  I learned a few things on how to take care of skin that's been overexposed to sun.  When you are taking medication drink extra water before going outside.  When I was on the shots I would drink 3-5 liters of water around shot days, since taking the pills I cut down not good still need to drink a good amount.  For those of you who don't take medication on a daily basis 3 liters would be good on really hot days.  Even keep a bottle of Gatorade around to make sure you keep your electrolytes up.  The best ways to treat the skin I've found are the following household items and everyone has them.

1.  Oatmeal-crush it up and put about a cup in a warm bath and sit in it for about 15-20 minutes.  It feels wonderful.  I forgot I had Aveeno oatmeal bath and boy did that feel good.

2.  Baking soda-put a fair amount in your tub (1/4 cup) of warm water let dissolve.  Sit in your tub for about 15-20 minutes.  Let the skin air dry it will feel a lot better.

3.  Oddly enough Ice Cubes applied directly to the heat rash will reduce swelling.

My favourite standby once the skin starts to dry out is Noxzema will keep it moist and a good antibiotic cream to help it heal further.

I plan on picking up this tool that my neighbor doused me with when she picked me up from my son's graduation Wal-mart has a motorized water bottle fan sprayer that is a great idea.  

Hope this helps, keep cool and don't do what I did. 

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graduation thrifting haul

Good Morning dear readers,  I hit some yard sales and the thrift store last weekend and it was like it was a god send.  I found items pertaining to my son Kyles graduation i.e.  rubber stamps and stickers to make a journal page celebrating his graduation.  The best find was a small bird cage been looking for ages for a craft.  I was thinking about putting croton house plants inside to keep Frankie away from them.  I've also been seeing fairy garden especially one I saw inside a birdcage.  Then found this cute little tea pot.  Overall spent about $3 for the lot.  Well keep reading will have these projects post soon.

Art Journal Page-Pure Inspiration

Finally I was able to play in my journal today.  Don't you just feel the need to put brush to paper? Some days its a driving force in my brain.  It also helps me focus on my goals and dreams. It's great to get them on paper and to share them with everyone hope you enjoy it.  I used acrylic paint, scrap booking paper and greeting card with stencils and washi tape and bits from magazines.

Happy Memorial Day

Good Morning dear readers,  I just wanted to Wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day.  Please take the time out to honor our veterans and their families(the unseen heroes) who make our lives possible in this country.  Have a great day and get your grill on.

Sorry couldn't get the flag to stay open without flower being in front of it.

Memorial Day and Fourth of July Baked Beans

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Good Afternoon dear readers,  I found this lovely recipe just in time for Memorial Day and basically good for any barbecue like fourth of july with a little altering it fit my family perfectly.  I found it at my favorite site Taste of Home.  You can cook this in a foil pan on your grill or on your stove top if you don't have a grill. It only takes 15-20 minutes to warm up. This originally called for a can of great northern beans and the boys are not big fans of those kind of beans.  So here's what I did and they are so delicious and yummy enjoy.

1-27 oz. can of kidney beans drained and washed

1-15 oz. can of pork and beans

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

1 tablespoon minced onions

Drain and wash your kidney beans and add to pan.  Then pour in pork and beans and stir it up.  Then add all of your other ingredients stir place on stove and heat until done.  Voila done and enjoy.

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Weekend Cookie Recipe-Sugar Cookies

Good Evening dear readers,  I originally planned on a different recipe from the recent art book I bought.  But over did it this morning looking for art supplies at yard sales.  So I found this recipe from my old standby All recipes.  This was easy to do not a lot of standing, beating dough up or chilling time involved.  The kids will have fun making this with you. So here's what you'll need to make these wonderful cookies. Adapted this recipe to fit my families needs.

2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter softened (I melted in a sauce pan)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg (used large sized egg)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Set your oven to 375 degrees.  Add flour, baking soda and baking powder together in mixing bowl.  Then set aside for later.  In another bowl beat together egg and sugar until blended.  Then take your hand mixer and blend in vanilla extract and egg.  Then you will add your dry ingredients until all mixed up.  I made these bigger by using a tablespoon to round the dough into balls.  Then place on cookie sheet.  I use bakers joy to make sure they didn't stick.  You can use a smaller spoon and make more.  Using the larger one you get 2 dozen cookies.  Place in oven 8-10 minutes or longer until browned.  First batch took 5 minutes longer.  Bon appetite and enjoy

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