Tuesday 4

 

What Are You Going to Do?

Welcome to Tuesday 4 continued in the memory of Toni Taddeo, its original author

Here are a few questions for you to consider.

1.   What things do you enjoy doing when you have time on your hands?

Reading, crafts and trying new recipes.

2.   Last minute company coming tonight for dinner!   What do you cook?

Depends whats in the freezer. But probly Spaghetti. 

3.   You've got a day to do anything and the weather is perfect outside, how are you going to spend the day?

While Cool Im in the yard. When it gets hot Im lunching and Thrift shopping. 

4.   It's morning and you are asked out for breakfast.  What are you ordering?

My favorite French toast and bacon. 

Fall Stovetop Potpourri:

 

• 1/2 lemon sliced thin
• ▢1/2 an apple sliced
• ▢4 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ▢2 tbsp whole cloves
• ▢1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢water

• Put all of the ingredients into a medium sized saucepan and top up with water.
• Simmer on the lowest setting and enjoy!

Tips 

• Stovetop: Let this mixture simmer on the back burner of your stove on the LOWEST setting, for a couple of hours. But make sure to WATCH IT. You may need to top it off with water.
• Slow Cooker: Feel free to let this mixture simmer in a slow cooker on low. Again, make sure to WATCH the water level.
• Water Level: When the water level gets low, just top it up with fresh water.
• Spices: I like to use cinnamon sticks and cloves, but you can also add a pinch of nutmeg and ginger! A sprig of rosemary is nice too! See my printable recipe sheet below for more simmer pot recipe ideas.

Diy Autumn gel candle

Today Home diy : Gel Wax Candle 

You will need a clean jar, wick and jell wax, dried citrus, and cinnamon sticks and your favorite autumn scent.  Hobby Lobby  supplies for candles  https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hobbies/candle-soap-making/candle-making-supplies/wh

What is a Gel Candle?
Gel candles are crafted from a unique combination of polymer resin and mineral oil, carefully cut to ensure safety with respect to the flash point. When this gel is combined with a wick in a container, it creates exquisite transparent candles. The clarity of the gel allows it to emit about 40% more luminescence than regular paraffin wax, offering endless creative possibilities for candle makers.

Mixing and Blending Ingredients
To make your own gel wax, you'll need to mix the compound ingredients of mineral oil and resin. Ensure you follow safety guidelines, as Penreco holds the patent for gel wax (US Patent 5,879,694). Here are the basic temperature guidelines for working with gel:

• Mixing and blending: 203-221°F
• Pouring: 185-203°F
• Loss of air bubbles: 167-185°F
• Gel structure formation: 140-167°F
• Oven temperature for air bubble removal: 131-158°F

Selecting Glassware and Wicks
Choose glassware that can withstand hot liquids, such as votive glasses, tumblers, and brandy snifters. Avoid thin glassware to prevent breaking. When selecting wicks, zinc-cored wicks are recommended as they stand straight in hot gel. Trim wicks to less than 1/4" above the gel surface to ensure safe burning.

Adding Fragrance Oils
Use only non-polar fragrance oils with a flash point of 170°F or higher. Non-polar fragrances are essential for maintaining the safety and stability of the gel. Penreco recommends the following scent percentages for their Versagel™:

• Low Density Gel: 0-3%
• Medium Density Gel: 3%-5%
• High Density Gel: Up to 6%

Embedding Objects
For decorative purposes, use nonflammable items such as seashells, glass figures, marbles, and ceramic figures. Avoid using flammable materials like wood, plastic, and dried flowers. Dip objects in gel wax before embedding to prevent bubbles.
Long-Lasting Burn
Gel candles burn at least twice as long as paraffin wax candles. However, to maintain a good melt pool, larger wicks are required. Ensure thorough testing of your candles before selling to ensure consistent quality and performance.

Higher Luminescence
Due to the clarity of the gel, these candles emit about 40% more luminescence than paraffin wax candles, making them an attractive and bright addition to any space. 

Are Gel Candles Safe?
Yes! When using non-polar fragrance oils, the correct wick, and following recommended procedures, gel candles are as safe as any other candle. Always use caution with naked flames and educate others on candle safety.

How Long Do Gel Candles Burn?
Gel candles burn at least twice as long as paraffin wax candles. Ensure larger wicks are used to sustain a good melt pool. Mass-produced gel candles in discount stores may fizzle out quickly due to small wicks.

Fall room spray 

Chow Chow Blitz

Children's Book

Date Published: September 14, 2026

Meet Dea — the little Chow Chow puppy with a BIG heart!

With her beautiful deep-blue fur, bright eyes, and sweet fluffy face, Dea is impossible to forget. But this curious little puppy has one special talent: finding trouble wherever she goes!

Luckily, Dea has Rocky by her side. Together, they discover that being brave doesn't mean never feeling scared. Sometimes, true courage means slowing down, being careful, and listening to those who love you.

But Dea's adventures are only beginning...

Beyond the garden are new friends, mysterious places, and unexpected surprises. And somewhere out there, a mysterious fox is watching.

Who is she? What does she want? And where will Dea's curiosity take her next?

Dea will be back... so hold on tight! Her next adventure could be even more exciting!

About the Author

 

 Daniela Hristova arrived in the UK with an English vocabulary consisting of little more than "teabag" and a background as a multi-media journalist, actress, and singer who had spent years working in television, radio, newspaper, and stage in her home country. With a diverse professional journey that later ranged from wielding a mop to building a career in leadership and court security, she has navigated life's twists with a steady faith, a sharp eye, and a wonderfully dry sense of humor. Channeling her unique experiences and cultural blunders into the written word, she has penned a witty tribute to the resilience it takes to start over. When she isn't writing or tackling new adventures, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Dea. Fluent in Faux Pas is her debut memoir.

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Purchase Link

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WELCOME to the second week of the September 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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Sunday Bible journaling

It's Sunday bible journal class and fellowship with friends in the church hall. 

Today's verse is a favorite, that I colored in my Bible journal.  

But if you don't have one, you can use a regular Bible or even a notebook to journal and meditate on the word. 

Fellowship recipe...

Apple Cider Cookies

12 ingredients

Produce

• 1/2 tsp Ginger, ground

Refrigerated

• 1 Egg

Baking & Spices

• 2 cups All-purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp Allspice

• 1 tsp Baking soda

• 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground

• 1/4 tsp Cloves, ground

• 1 cup Granulated sugar

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/4 cup Sanding sugar

• 1/2 cup Shortening

Drinks

• 1/3 cup Apple cider

Mix together and chill dough , while preheating the oven to 375 degrees.   When ready,  drop on parchment lined Baking sheets and bake for  for 9 to 11 minutes. 

Kids crafts kids are making butterfly with tissue paper.

Hug your hound day

 

Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

• • 3 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour or flour substitute 
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten ( egg allergy :egg substitute) 
  • 1 C peanut Butter 
  • ⅓ to ½ cup water

  Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, eggs, peanut butter  and water in a large bowl, forming a stiff dough with your hands. Add more water if necessary.
  • Dust surface with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough about ¼ inch thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes (or use a pizza cutter wheel or knife to cut into small strips).
  • Place onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

  I use this recipe and substitute at will.  Sweet potatoes or pumpkin works great instead of peanut butter. I have but part oatmeal  and part flour too.  

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