Plasma Cars

It's Show and Tell Time!

 

This is not a paid advertisement - it's just a review of one of my favorite things.

This in one of those things that I am grateful for because it makes my grandchildren happy.

Plasma Cars

Images from Amazon

So, what is a Plasma Car?

It's quite simple really - to propel it just turn the steering wheel back and forth.  Turning the steering wheel also guides it where you want to go.
It works great on hard floors or cement, but will not work on carpet or gravel (or the like).
This is one of those toys that can keep a child occupied for quite a while. It helps build muscle and develops motor skills.
Even children who are too young to understand the back and forth motion to propel it have enjoyed sitting and scooting on it, using their feet to push them forward.

We gave these to our grandchildren a couple years ago and I think they may be one of our best gifts.  They have become a favorite of mine because I see the use they get and the enjoyment they give. 

I've got to come up with a gift idea this year - any ideas?  I'd love to hear your favorites!  PLEASE!

  

 

 

 



Cake Bunting

I've seen cake bunting done before, but I created my own last week.  It was a fun project.   My photos don't give the look we really saw and they do show some imperfections that I just didn't have time to redo, but I'm adding them anyway. 

 

I made carrot cake in round pans and frosted only the middle and tops, not the sides. 

Why not frost the sides? Well, these cakes taste good enough without a lot of icing, I didn't want to make more icing that would be left on the plate and not eaten, I was making eight cakes and wanted to reduce the work time, and frankly, I wanted the look of the layers rather than the icing.

 

These were centerpieces and dessert for an English language class graduation, so ...

 

one bunting had the Spanish word postre

 

 

and the other bunting had the English word dessert on the other side.

 

 

I made a Congratulations! bunting and a small bunting for the wall. 

 I used only scrap pieces of paper for these buntings; in reds, blues, greens, pinks, purples, oranges, and yellows, and I really liked the outcome. 

 

 

The small bunting was started with the cut pieces left over from the cake buntings and then I added a few more to make it a little longer.  There were three different shapes - a triangular, a flag shape and a rounded shape.

 

 

 

 I felt rushed to put it all together and didn't get to complete everything as I would have wished, but it turned out okay, helping to create a delightful event for the graduates and their families. 

 



Witch Treat and Ghostly Favor Bags

 

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead idea from Kara's Party Ideas

 

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 These are some cute ghost favor bags found at Whisker Graphics



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Fall Treats

How about a Pumpkin Treat? 

Recipe found at Jen's Favorite Cookies

 

 

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Or an Apple Treat?

Recipe at  Taste

 

 

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Cute and probably tasty TeePees from HERE

 

 

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Strawberry and Cream Cheesecake in a Jar

These fresh strawberries are making me wish it was spring again.

These dessert jars are so cute.

 

 

So, maybe fresh strawberries aren't as yummy in this season, but blueberries should be.

And these are just as cute.

 

 

So much fun, from Bubble and Sweet

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

I should have tried this recipe when we had strawberries in the garden.

I'll have to remember it next year.  From Make It and Love It

 

Consistently Do Right

Image is a card I made to display in my home.

Full message by David A. Bednar can be found HERE

 



Paint Themed Party

Ruffled has some cute ideas for a paint themed party - check out their site for more photos.

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Sharing Personal Info Online

Here is something to beware of and remember - check this out -

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/trending-now/psa-uses-psychic-demonstrate-dangers-sharing-personal-online-174017116.html

3 Step Ladder

It's Show and Tell Time

This is not a paid advertisement - it's just a review of one of my favorite things.

This in one of those things that I am grateful for, because it makes life a bit easier in simple ways.

Simple indeed - it's just a step ladder - but it helps me reach things on those high shelves or change a light bulb in the ceiling much easier. 

 

 

Image from Amazon



Guest Book Vase

On a previous post I showed several alternatives for guest books (click HERE to see that post), and another just popped up from Every Last Detail - the guests sign in on a vase.

Boho - The Look!

There are some great photos and hints at Dishfunctional Designs for how to create that Bohemian look.

Most include great and bright colors, but one is quite white and lovely.

Many include beads and beads always add a shiny glow to things.  I especially like the beads used as curtain tie backs.

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“You're off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

So... get on your way!”

― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

 

 

Image from HERE

 

 

Fall and Halloween Foods

Cream Cheese filled muffins - sounds good huh!

 From Gallamore West

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Frankenstein Cake - so adorable - from Bird On A Cake

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Find a recipe for these cute little Monster Cookies at The Idea Room

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Try a monster smoothie :) like this from Better Homes and Gardens
(several other Halloween drink ideas are there too)



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 Roasted Butternut Squash from HERE

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I didn't see a recipe for this, but it's a great fall look, using an apple as an ice cream cup and pooring caramel syrup over the top.  I'll bet some chopped nuts would be great sprinkled on it too.
From HERE

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Don't forget the pretzel sticks in Halloween colors, like these from Our Best Bites
(many other Halloween treats can be found on that same post)



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And how about a haunted house?  From Food Chics



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The Power Behind Us, The Future, ...

 

"The nicest thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."

Unknown author, quote from HERE

 

 

 

 

(Images are something I found a couple years ago.)

 "Strength comes not from frantic activity
but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light.
It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention
to the divine things that matter most."
 –Dieter F. Uchtdorf  Full message HERE



“The future depends
on what you do today.”
― Mahatma Gandhi


and remember this ...

 

I do love trays!

Learn how to make your own drawer like this from Shanty 2 Chic



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Furniture Sliders

It's Show and Tell Time

This is not a paid advertisement - it's just a review of one of my favorite things.

This in one of those things that I am grateful for, because it makes life a bit easier in simple ways.

These furniture sliders have been a great item to have in my home.  I can't always wait for the men to lift and move things into place for me, so when I want it moved, I can move it myself (usually).

 

We bought these over 20 years ago when we built our home and I have used them many times (if you look closely you can see the wear and tear on the pads, but they still work great).

One side is padded to help the furniture stay in place, and the other side is slick to allow the pad (with the heavy furniture on it) slide across the carpet.

 

Just lift the piece of furniture and slide the mover under the leg/foot of the furniture ..., repeat four times (of course).

 

I just slide the mover under with my foot, so I can use both hands/arms to lift.

 

They fit most styles of furniture "feet" too. 

Oh wow, it's easy to see the wear and tear on a piece of furniture when you take a close up.  That's what years of use can do for it.  This piece of furniture was my grandmothers, so it's got more wear and tear than my furniture sliders do.

 

 

Awesome stuff!  I sure love having these things around.

I don't know what brand these are, but I have seen some at Lowes that look like they work well.  They are online too - just take a look on Amazon.
 

Volunteer Pumpkins

This is a surprise plant growing in our corral. 

We found it earlier this summer and have watered and watched it grow. 

 

We are excited to see the fruit is turning orange.

Our best pumpkins are usually volunteer plants. 

Patiently waiting for harvest!

Perfect Pumpkins and Other Halloween Decor

Blogs have been showing Halloween decor or Fall decor for several weeks now - here are a few of my favorites -

Doilies on a pumpkin can look amazing, like this one from Ticking and Toile



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This next look is from Tatortots and Jello

The plain white pumpkins look great!  I love the color combination - gray, white, orange, black.  Great idea to use chains.  Cool numbers. Love the window/door.
The trees kinda throw my simple mind off a bit for Halloween, though I do think they help make this look what it is, and it reminds me of the fact that we are all different - and oh how nice that is.  Sometimes it's our differences that work well together.  Just look at all the different textures in this set up  ... they work so well together.


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A beautiful table scape from Style Me Pretty
These colors are gorgeous.