since fall is in the air - i've decided to begin the welcoming process by purchasing my seasonal mini book - the past two years i have made my own, but this summer i bought elise's summer mini book and loved it (especially the fact that it was all made and ready to go -- which was good -- because i might have started working on it at the end of july...) so here we go again with autumn. hooray!
find the book here: autumn mixed paper book
find more paper goodness at elise's shop: elise joy
find elise's blog: enjoy it --- this has been my go-to blog-first-thing-in-the morning this summer -- love it!
a little promo of the fall goodness -- can't you just smell the holiday latte's...
autumn minibook promo from elise blaha on Vimeo.
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall. Show all posts
5.9.11
crisp air + crisp rice
this morning felt a little chilly
perfect opportunity to wear a hat+sweatshirt
however,
in an effort to still retain some summer
flip flops+cold cereal were in order
rice krispies to be exact
i like them the best in the form of rice krispy treats
but,
those are not a safe breakfast option
except on a holiday, which i guess it is today...
anyways
i ate two bowls of rice krispies for breakfast today
(yesterday i had two bowls of coco krispies for snack)
we are laboring today on the labor day
must take the honey off while the sun shines
this week is most likely our last week of 80 degree weather
almost good bye summer
are you making the most of these last sunshine-y days?
for more ideas on embracing the last bit: click here
p.s. found this little goodie when i went to take my picture this morning
my funny little brother with his bee-stung eye
makes me smile big
24.10.10
motivational issues & the grocery store
this is about how the afternoon went -- zero motivation until about 7:30 tonight -- it might have something to do with the fact that i had a raging headache all afternoon -- lulu felt sympathy for me and decided it was a lay on the bed kind of day too... so we caught up on glee, tried to watch an episode of the real housewives of atlanta -- short lived, as i found it might give me nightmares -- and then moved on to reading a book. at 6:30 i decided i'd better get to grocery store and then my second wind kicked in.
the grocery store is a magical place for me. there is just something about it that i just love love love. when i was growing up, i used to go to the store with my mom - we would walk down each aisle choosing items, and then the best part - the produce section, it was usually an hour long experience. i have never grown out of my love of the grocery store. i like to go at all times of the day and all days. even the day before a holiday. i like going by myself, but i also have a few favorite people who i am willing to share my grocery shopping experience with. when i was in college, both in australia and here, my friend, melissa, and i would go grocery shopping together -- walking down the aisle, looking at the products, discussing and deciding what and with what we were going cook-- and on a college student budget. these days, i grocery shop a lot with the roommates, mostly just kim --unless it's an ice cream trip -- kim and i, we've done a lot of things together over the years, but grocery shopping is one of my favorites. first- we make the weekly menu, then we write the shopping list. next, we decide where to shop. once we get there, we spend a lot of time in the produce section, because we eat a lot of produce - - down the aisle's to get the rest -- sometimes quickly, if it's the usual - sometimes not as quickly -- must read the labels -- (do you know what's in the food you are eating?) while we try to avoid most items that come in packages - especially if it has a long shelf life - there are some things that we do choose and prefer them to be free of corn syrup, food coloring, other additives and preservatives, and anything that we can't pronounce and haven't a clue what it is... then sometimes we have to talk about which brand to get, organic or not, free range or vegetarian fed-- and then compromise, get both, or take a turn -- it's a plus that we mostly like to eat the same things. sometimes, kim even throws in a box of cinnamon toast crunch as a consolation for telling me no pop tarts (yes, i really could buy the pop tarts, but i don't really want them -- it's just fun to have her give me the "look" and shake her head as we walk past them). mostly we shop at our favorite local market down the road from us, but sometimes, we shop for plaid shirts or easter dresses in the middle of a wal-mart shopping trip, or get breakfast burritos on our way to farmer's market, or buy seasonal latte's at starbucks if we are shopping at safeway. sometimes we talk about little things, sometimes big things, or sometimes nothing at all, but it's always a good trip.
i couldn't finish this post without talking about going to the grocery store with my husband. one of our favorites is going to farmers market or the store and choosing ingredients for a meal we are going to cook together. i am blessed with a husband who enjoys cooking and, especially cooking with me -- unless i am trying to cook with green peppers, nuts, or any bean other than a pinto. the best (and most expensive) part of going to the store with jon is what ends up in the cart -- whole milk, boxed cereal, half and half, steak, frozen cinnamon rolls with orange frosting...the list goes on-- though i'm not complaining -- he buys organic, tofu, fruit and veggies too -- and he doesn't get the super sugary cereal or imitation juice, and i don't think he's ever bought a t.v. dinner... i love this man.
anyways -- after that detour -- where was i?? oh yes, the grocery store and all it's beautiful produce made me quite happy...and the 2nd round of pain killer kicking in didn't hurt either... so i came home and decided to make split yellow pea and sweet potato soup and a whole wheat honey walnut pumpkin bread - minus the walnuts tonight - both turned out pretty well. the soup is a really thick pea soup, which i have been craving for the past week or two, and especially today after the rainy weather -- it might need a little more salt or a dash of nutmeg, but an easy recipe -- it makes about 8 cups, so plan to feed many, freeze some, or cut the recipe in half. the pumpkin bread is also good. i didn't add the sugar, and next time i will use applesauce instead of oil (tonight i was not motivated to go get another jar out of the shop) - i also dumped it out of the pan too fast and it didn't like that very well - i made both recipes at the same time and it took about 80 minutes including cooking time.
p.s. -- i didn't even talk about costco trips -- that's a whole other post....
the grocery store is a magical place for me. there is just something about it that i just love love love. when i was growing up, i used to go to the store with my mom - we would walk down each aisle choosing items, and then the best part - the produce section, it was usually an hour long experience. i have never grown out of my love of the grocery store. i like to go at all times of the day and all days. even the day before a holiday. i like going by myself, but i also have a few favorite people who i am willing to share my grocery shopping experience with. when i was in college, both in australia and here, my friend, melissa, and i would go grocery shopping together -- walking down the aisle, looking at the products, discussing and deciding what and with what we were going cook-- and on a college student budget. these days, i grocery shop a lot with the roommates, mostly just kim --unless it's an ice cream trip -- kim and i, we've done a lot of things together over the years, but grocery shopping is one of my favorites. first- we make the weekly menu, then we write the shopping list. next, we decide where to shop. once we get there, we spend a lot of time in the produce section, because we eat a lot of produce - - down the aisle's to get the rest -- sometimes quickly, if it's the usual - sometimes not as quickly -- must read the labels -- (do you know what's in the food you are eating?) while we try to avoid most items that come in packages - especially if it has a long shelf life - there are some things that we do choose and prefer them to be free of corn syrup, food coloring, other additives and preservatives, and anything that we can't pronounce and haven't a clue what it is... then sometimes we have to talk about which brand to get, organic or not, free range or vegetarian fed-- and then compromise, get both, or take a turn -- it's a plus that we mostly like to eat the same things. sometimes, kim even throws in a box of cinnamon toast crunch as a consolation for telling me no pop tarts (yes, i really could buy the pop tarts, but i don't really want them -- it's just fun to have her give me the "look" and shake her head as we walk past them). mostly we shop at our favorite local market down the road from us, but sometimes, we shop for plaid shirts or easter dresses in the middle of a wal-mart shopping trip, or get breakfast burritos on our way to farmer's market, or buy seasonal latte's at starbucks if we are shopping at safeway. sometimes we talk about little things, sometimes big things, or sometimes nothing at all, but it's always a good trip.
i couldn't finish this post without talking about going to the grocery store with my husband. one of our favorites is going to farmers market or the store and choosing ingredients for a meal we are going to cook together. i am blessed with a husband who enjoys cooking and, especially cooking with me -- unless i am trying to cook with green peppers, nuts, or any bean other than a pinto. the best (and most expensive) part of going to the store with jon is what ends up in the cart -- whole milk, boxed cereal, half and half, steak, frozen cinnamon rolls with orange frosting...the list goes on-- though i'm not complaining -- he buys organic, tofu, fruit and veggies too -- and he doesn't get the super sugary cereal or imitation juice, and i don't think he's ever bought a t.v. dinner... i love this man.
anyways -- after that detour -- where was i?? oh yes, the grocery store and all it's beautiful produce made me quite happy...and the 2nd round of pain killer kicking in didn't hurt either... so i came home and decided to make split yellow pea and sweet potato soup and a whole wheat honey walnut pumpkin bread - minus the walnuts tonight - both turned out pretty well. the soup is a really thick pea soup, which i have been craving for the past week or two, and especially today after the rainy weather -- it might need a little more salt or a dash of nutmeg, but an easy recipe -- it makes about 8 cups, so plan to feed many, freeze some, or cut the recipe in half. the pumpkin bread is also good. i didn't add the sugar, and next time i will use applesauce instead of oil (tonight i was not motivated to go get another jar out of the shop) - i also dumped it out of the pan too fast and it didn't like that very well - i made both recipes at the same time and it took about 80 minutes including cooking time.
i think i've already had two pieces -- and a bowl of cinnamon toast crunch -- midnight snack time is over
p.s. -- i didn't even talk about costco trips -- that's a whole other post....
5.11.09
thankful moments
well, apparently october wasn't the month for blog posts-- i have been so very busy, and then trying to get extra sleep and stay well in my down time moments...we'll see how well november fairs...
fall is my favorite season. october through january are my favorite months. this fall especially, i have been soaking up the moments -- loving the "fallness" of it all. i seem to be soaking up a lot of moments lately. it is good. i tell my kids at work that november is the thankful month and we sit around and talk about the things we are thankful for -- moms, christmas, food, toys...
i am thankful for so many things in my life. my family. my mom, my dad, sisters and brother. my family by marriage -- mom, dad, sisters, brothers, niece and nephew. my roommates. our precious puppies who come sleep next to us and give wet nose kisses in the morning. tea. health. photographs. food & warmth. friends. my job. cooking dinner at night. candles burning. my husband... and so much more... take a moment to be thankful tonight, let's not take it for granted.
story time:
tonight we were having messerapp family time and watching CSI -- i asked mr. jon if he would bring me my water bottle from the kitchen-- he brought it-- empty. i gave him the "look" -- he disappeared into the kitchen and came back a minute later with my water bottle -- gave it to me with about a 1/4 cup of liquid in it. I give him the "look" again and set the bottle beside me...a few minutes later -- he says "aren't you going to drink your water i brought you" -- the "look" again. another minute goes by -- jon takes my water bottle, opens it -- i say " don't drink out of my bottle" with the "look" --without touching it, he dribbles liquid into his mouth -- not water, but MiLk! uck.
-- to understand this funny of this story you must understand how much i detest milk. -- i say " you contaminated my water bottle" and give him the "look" -- my nice husband chuckles, then goes to the kitchen and brings me back a new, full of water, water bottle.
we had a harvest party last saturday night -- it was great fun -- oh, and take a look at my new piece of red dining room furniture -- that was my project last week!
fall is my favorite season. october through january are my favorite months. this fall especially, i have been soaking up the moments -- loving the "fallness" of it all. i seem to be soaking up a lot of moments lately. it is good. i tell my kids at work that november is the thankful month and we sit around and talk about the things we are thankful for -- moms, christmas, food, toys...
i am thankful for so many things in my life. my family. my mom, my dad, sisters and brother. my family by marriage -- mom, dad, sisters, brothers, niece and nephew. my roommates. our precious puppies who come sleep next to us and give wet nose kisses in the morning. tea. health. photographs. food & warmth. friends. my job. cooking dinner at night. candles burning. my husband... and so much more... take a moment to be thankful tonight, let's not take it for granted.
story time:
tonight we were having messerapp family time and watching CSI -- i asked mr. jon if he would bring me my water bottle from the kitchen-- he brought it-- empty. i gave him the "look" -- he disappeared into the kitchen and came back a minute later with my water bottle -- gave it to me with about a 1/4 cup of liquid in it. I give him the "look" again and set the bottle beside me...a few minutes later -- he says "aren't you going to drink your water i brought you" -- the "look" again. another minute goes by -- jon takes my water bottle, opens it -- i say " don't drink out of my bottle" with the "look" --without touching it, he dribbles liquid into his mouth -- not water, but MiLk! uck.
-- to understand this funny of this story you must understand how much i detest milk. -- i say " you contaminated my water bottle" and give him the "look" -- my nice husband chuckles, then goes to the kitchen and brings me back a new, full of water, water bottle.
we had a harvest party last saturday night -- it was great fun -- oh, and take a look at my new piece of red dining room furniture -- that was my project last week!
25.9.09
apple picking
this was my view this morning--- isn't it amazing?? it's going to be my view on sunday morning also when i go pick some more...
my kitchen smells delicious -- this morning i started a batch of plums and apples in the food dryer (it also smells wonderful due to the chocolate chip cookies i baked tonight)
happy weekending!
16.9.09
wednesday wonders
excited for december fun here...
ready to go here...
and also wishing i was here -- love this little town of bandon, oregon -- hoping next year i can make it for the cranberry festival. have fun mom and grandma!!
thinking about making these fall lovelies
it's wednesday, which means puppy class for these two pooches-- hot dog love= 1 hr of following directions
so many fun things happening right now and so much found love this morning, such as:
i just love love these wedding invites -- because they are two of my favorite colors, always loving orange and fall seems to bring about the grey love -- i think i best do something with the color combo, scrapbook page, room color, the endless possibilities...
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