Eiffle Tower Day

 

Viva La France : long Live France 

Our cute stamp celebrate France , the Tower  and Fashion of France. Stamped then colored in pencils. 

It was built to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution

Organizers of the 1889 Exposition Universelle, which commemorated the 100-year anniversary of the fall of the Bastille and the launch of the French Revolution, staged an open competition to design a spectacular centerpiece to their world’s fair. Out of 107 proposals, they selected the design submitted by Eiffel along with architect Stephen Sauvestre and engineers Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier.

Crayon Melted Candles

 

Crayola Candles : 

I just started making candles, lotion and bath things at Home. I love using what I have at home to make New things for friends and family. 

The Easter Candles : 

•  Crayons
• soy wax
• small glass bowl 
• wick and container

In a small glass bowl melt your wax and crayon. Mix. Then set wick into candle contanier and pour first layer in. Let set. Then do each color and  finish your candle. 

Crayon Day

 Its National Crayon Day! 

I am celebrating by reusing some old school crayons to make new items. This time I am melting some crayons to make new ones. 

Take the paper wrapper of and break up to fit these cute silicon molds. Place them on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake till melted 

The basic ingredients contained in Crayola crayons are paraffin wax and color pigment. These ingredients are the same for all Crayola crayon colors, with some modifications in special effects crayons.

  

Crayola crayons begin to melt at around 105° Fahrenheit and have a melting point between 120° - 147° Fahrenheit. The melting point is the same for all regular Crayola crayons; however, the density and amount of pigment included in different crayons will result in varying thickness or viscosity of the mixture.

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

 

Its Lent Friday ! And in Louisiana that means seafood. 

3 tbsp olive oil divided

• ▢1 lb  Louisiana  jumbo shrimp tails and shells removed
• ▢salt and pepper to taste
• ▢8 garlic cloves minced
• ▢juice of 1 lemon plus 2 tsp lemon zest
• ▢2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 tsp lemon pepper
• ▢1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• ▢1 tsp onion powder
• ▢1 tsp garlic powder
• ▢2 tbsp minced parsley
• ▢3 tbsp cold unsalted butter
• ▢1/2 lb angel hair pasta

• Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Add shrimp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to season and sauté for about 1 or 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink. Make sure not to overcook them since shrimp cook very quickly. Then remove and place to the side.
• Add remaining olive oil to the pan then add minced garlic and cook for just about 30 seconds.Next add lemon juice and zest and wine then season with lemon pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley. Stir together, lower heat to medium low and reduce sauce by about half. Swirl in the butter.Then add back in the shrimp and swirl around and turn off the heat.Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, add a generous pinch of salt, then add the angel hair pasta. Carefully swirl the pasta around the saucepan until it is fully submerged.Cook according to package instructions, or until al dente (angel hair typically takes about 2-3 minutes maximum). Drain the water in a colander, but do not rinse itAdd angel hair pasta and toss all ingredients together then garnish with parsley and serve.

Easter Bark candy

 Eater Bark 

At my house my family loves candy bark- I have always made Christmas or Harvest Bark but this year I am making some fun Easter Batk. 

• 10 oz milk chocolate, melted
• 10 oz white chocolate, melted
• Speckled eggs/Candy eggs
• Crushed Easter eggs
• Sprinkles of your choice
• Mini marshmallows

Instructions

• In a baking paper-lined tray/dish, layer the two melted  chocolates by first chocolates layer and let set . Then pour melted white chocolates layer. 
• Sprinkle over all your toppings.
• Place in the fridge and set until firm.
• Break into pieces and serve.
• Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

Home Garden journal

Today's Is Garden and Home time 

And iam sharing my new Spring garden journal.  With my plan for a new garden, recipes, and facts. 

My gentle liquid soap recipe: 

3/4 c castile soap

3/4c distilled water

5 drop lavender and chamomile 

12 ounce shampoo bottle 

Add all ingredients together in the bottle and shake to mix. 

I grow an assortment of herbs in my garden to use in recipes for lotion. Soaps and more. 

Eater Candy : Peanut Butter Eggs

 Today I am making Homemade Easter candy ! 

Did you know because of the war with Ukraine & Russia we are having Easter candy supply problems ? Well here my way to have my favorite candy.... 

• 14 ounces milk chocolate flavored easy melt wafers (can be purchased in most craft stores)
• ▢1 cup peanut butter
• ▢2/3 cup powdered sugar
• ▢1/8 teaspoon salt
• In a glass bowl melt your chocolates ( 30 seconds at a time)  Place  Place melted chocolates into egg molds  -let set in fridge. While setting melt peanut butter and add sugar and salt-mix. And spoon into shells. Cover completely with melted chocolates and Chill.  Pop out when ready. 

• Wilton Egg mold: Any big box store

Handmade Cards

 Today is National Pencil Day ! 

Celebrate by making and sending a handmade card with a note. 

There Once Was A Hodgepodge On Wednesday

 

There Once Was A Hodgepodge On Wednesday

Welcome to another edition of The Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you've answered today's questions add your link at the end of my post, then leave a comment for the blogger before you. Here we go-

1.Why do you blog? Have your reasons changed over time? 

Its an online diary of sorts. So many times. I just changed it to make it more about our family home. 

2. What's a typical Friday night look like at your house? Its quite here. Meal and TV. 

3. Do you like donuts? Your favorite kind? How often do you treat yourself to a donut? Have you ever made homemade donuts? 

I enjoy them. I get them when available. Cho cholate glaze yeast one.  I have made easy  beignets. 

4. How do you feel about shopping?Are you an online shopper? Catalog shopper? Brick and mortar shopper? Do you order groceries online or prefer to select items with your own two hands? 

I worked retail 20 years - so I am a online shopper. Love the pick up options. 

5. Next week's Hodgepodge finds us somehow in the month of April, which just so happens to be National Poetry Month. Sum up (or tell us something about) your month of March in the form of a limerick. You can do it!! 

Flowers in the garden 

All around the yard

the ground is harden 

and weeds are discarded

for the comming season 

Quick and Easy Beignets !  from biscuits 

• 1can (12 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (10 Count)
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
• Powdered sugar

Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each biscuit into quarters. In deep fryer or heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Fry biscuit quarters, in batches, in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve hot.

Home Sweet Home : Tuesday 4

 

Home Sweet Home

 Welcome!  It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.

How would it be if we talk about some things related to home?

1. What styles of décor do you like?  Mid Century?  Colonial?  Contemporary?

I am a big fan of mid century, Farmhouse 

2.   What  makes your bedroom comfortable?

Comfy blanket and reding chair

3   What do you think makes a home comfortable and welcoming?

Blankets, comfy furniture 

4. Do you share your home with pets? Would you tell us about them please?

Blue our rescue dog (Blue heeler mix) and Dotcom our cat. 

Spring

 

Spring is Here in South Louisiana ! 

Ant the azaleas are in bloom. This is one of my favorite fancily pictures. My Grandmother who planted the garden, my parents , my family and a grandkids. My sister is taking the pictures. 

What' s Cooking ? Shrimp

 What's Cooking ? Wed Linky party is here : 

This is what I am cooking for Lent....

at I am cooking for Lent! 

Shrimp and Rice :

An easy skillet recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner with a side salad and French bread.

• 1 ⅓ cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 ⅔ cup chicken broth
• 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp – peeled and de-veined
• 4 tablespoons butter – melted, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• cajun seasoning – need a recipe to make your own.
• Seasoning blend
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano – may sub an Italian herb blend or Herbs de Provence
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Mix together and set aside.

Directions :

 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp by stirring together remaining 2 table spoons melted butter and remaining cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp and toss to coat. Stir shrimp into the rice, cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer until shrimp is pink and opaque. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 

Tell a story in pictures

Welcome Home this Tuesday 

I am sharing my project life layout that highlights  March at home 

My pictures tell the story of my family home and Garden. 

What story does your story tell? 

Easter Kids crafts:

 Easter Kids crafts: 

This week the kids and I are making decorations and party supplies for this weekend  Community Easter Egg Hunt. With some basic supplies you can make these too. 

Bunny Gift Bags : 

• grocery bag
• pipe cleaner
• Pom Pom
• construction paper
• basic supplies 

Out of construction paper cut ears and face features. Glue on PomPom nose and bend pipe cleaner for wishers. 

Easter Bunny : 

These Bunnies make great invites to the party or cut a few slits for holding suckers. 

Need a treat for the kids https://jungfamilytable.blogspot.com/2023/03/after-school-snacks-pbj-bars.html

After School snacks : PBJ Bars

After School snacks : PBJ  Bars  is our Tuesday recipe ! 

• 1 

  15-oz can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed

• 2 tbsp. 

  honey

• 2 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 c. 

   creamy peanut butter

• 2/3 c. 

  old-fashioned rolled oats 

• 1/2 c. 

  roasted unsalted peanuts 

• 1 tsp. 

  baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. 

  baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 1/3 c. 

  strawberry jam

Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add peanut butter and pulse to incorporate,  In a small bowl, mix together oats, peanuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to food processor and pulse a few times until combined but chunky. Transfer 1 cup dough to a bowl and set aside. Press remaining dough evenly into prepared pan. Gently spread jam on top, then crumble reserved dough over jam. Bake until edges just pull away from pan and top is set and light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.  Let cool at least 15 minutes in the pan; then, using overhangs, transfer to a rack and let cool completely. To serve, cut into 16 squarehttps://www.womansday.com/food-recipe

I am a Mom and I volunteer at our local library and homeschool group. I am always looking for fun and healthy treats to serve to the kids. This is a favorite of the group... 

Make It Monday : DIY Planner and Scrapbook clips

 Happy Monday ! 

Instead of sharing my Planner Post _ today I am sharing some Planner accessories. But with a few changes they would make great Cupcake toppers or scrapbook ad ons. 

• Paperclips
• scrap paper / or ribbon
• flower paper punch
• adhesive gems 

Thread paper or ribbon through paper clip and fasten. Punch out flowers and add gems. Then fasyen with glue dots. 

Scrapbook add ons: 

What to do with all those scraps you collect ??? 

Make these quite Scrapbook ad ons. 

• scrapbook scraps
• assorted Paper punches (large size) 
• types phrases 
• glue dots
• tooth picks ( if making cupcakes toppers) 

Gather your scraps and using large paper punches punch out your paper. Layer with paper and stickers. Add computer types phrases. 

If you want to make Cupcake topper attach toothpicks as holders. 

March 27th 2023 HOME STAR

 

WELCOME to the March 2023 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the March 2023 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn
Niki from Life as a LEO Wife

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the February 2023 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Easy Cheesy Baked Ziti by Mom.Wife.BusyLife

A Little Love From Yesteryear by A Day of Small Things

The Easiest DIY Lazy Susan by Pure Happy Home

Desk or Vanity?  The Classic Grey Update by Creative Moments

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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