tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35126135164906119462024-03-18T14:29:00.074-05:00Redfly CreationsCreativity made easy.Redfly Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07291654658539669158noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512613516490611946.post-40653907559430512912013-08-29T09:36:00.003-05:002013-08-29T09:57:39.752-05:00News........Well, it is time to finally write this post. I have been holding off for a while, making sure it was the right thing to do. <br />
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As many of you know my hubby is disabled. You can read more about our story <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2012/10/how-to-deal-with-life-changing-events.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>. Over the last month or so he has begun to have a lot more "bad days". Actually, almost 4 weeks in a row of them, rather than the typical 4-5 days. During his "bad days" David requires a lot more care. Which I am honored and more than happy to give him. But, because of that my blogging has taken a real hit. Posting has become very scarce. I have still been creating, because that is just a huge part of whom I am and have always been. I just haven't had a chance to share anything with you, my readers. <br />
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Unfortunately, we really haven't seen these "bad days" begin to get any better. We have a doctor's appointment coming up, but we don't know if there will be much change after that either. <br />
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All this to say, you may not be seeing anything new for quite a while. My blog will still be here though, and I will do my best to answer questions and comments. I would love to be able to get back to blogging, but as you all know, husbands are a lot more important than blogs. :) God is in control and His plan is perfect! I guess we'll have to wait and see what His plan for this blog is. <br />
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For those of you who have been participating in my weekly <a href="http://www.simplydesigning.net/2013/08/simply-create-link-party-24.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Simply Create Link</span></a> party with Ashley at <a href="http://simplydesigning.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Simply Designing</span></a>, please head on over to her blog. You'll find that she will be continuing to host the party every Thursday, beginning at 10:00 PM Est.<br />
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Thank you for being such supportive and encouraging readers! I am always thrilled to hear how something I have created has inspired or helped you in some way. I'm looking forward to sharing with you again sometime, if the Lord wills.<br />
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Well, ladies and gentlemen, we are finally done! Can you believe it?! Thank you so much for all your suggestions and input about a color choice from our inspiration photos. I think we could have decorated several rooms with all the great ideas that were shared!</div>
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Here is how the room looked BEFORE...</div>
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I absolutely LOVE it! </div>
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We feel we were able to catch the <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/07/help-what-color-should-i-paint-my-guest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">calm beachy vibe</span></a> without it appearing nautical. What do you think?</div>
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I am thrilled with the furniture and headboard we were able to build and stain specifically for the room. They really were not difficult to build. Each piece has simple clean lines for a modern contemporary feel.</div>
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This was the <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/07/help-what-color-should-i-paint-my-guest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">photo inspiration</span></a> that we settled upon. There is huge sentimental value in this Brazilian painting of fishing boats. So, we wanted to select a color from the painting to be the color to paint the walls. </div>
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We entered this photo into<a href="http://www.mycolortopia.com/"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">My Colortopia 's My Image Inspiration tool</span></a> and began looking at their color suggestions. Our favorite was <a href="http://www.glidden.com/color/color-visualizer.do#path=colorPalette&cid0=149&cid1=&cid2=&cid3=&cid4=&cid5=&cid6=&cid7=&cid8="><span style="color: #cc0000;">Antique Silver</span></a>. My Colortopia did a great job selecting the colors from the painting. I also found it interesting that many of you noticed and recommended many of the same colors <a href="http://www.mycolortopia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">My Colortopia</span></a> came up with!</div>
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I love the fact that in different lighting the color takes on different hues. Sometimes it looks very grey, other times it has a rich blue tone. Ah, the beauty of paint!</div>
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Glidden does an excellent job at providing a much more manageable color pallet. There are not hundreds of colors to overwhelm you in your decision. I could have lived with any of the colors they recommended. We also found that the Glidden paint was GREAT to use. We would definitely recommend their high-end selection which is paint and primer in one.</div>
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There she is... the inspiration photo in her new environment! Now, onto more reveal photos...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Nothing says, "fun at the beach" quite like this photo. Too bad we can't just jump in there ourselves. Now</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><i style="text-align: center;">that</i><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">would make for a perfect guest retreat!</span><br />
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When we were accessorizing our room, I found another painting. It sat in my parent's home and turned out to be a perfect fit for the guest room. The new painting also brought in the wonderful burnt yellow color which was in the original painting.<br />
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Adding the burnt yellow to our color scheme was the perfect way to give our somewhat neutral palette a little burst of color.<br />
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We added some blinds, a ceiling fan and some curtains. We did not want to do anything to inhibit the ample amount of natural window light in the room. So, we settled on these very light and airy curtains. They dramatically soften the mood and feel of our guest retreat.<br />
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So, there you have it! Thank you everyone for your wonderful <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/07/help-what-color-should-i-paint-my-guest.html" target="_blank">help</a>. You made my color decision easy. Thank you also to Glidden for making this remodel possible. <br />
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Coming through North Texas anytime soon? Come be our guests!<br />
Wanting to see some more Glidden Paint inspirations? Check out <a href="http://pinterest.com/gliddenpaint/color-inspiration-from-mycolortopia-com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">their Pinterest page</span></a>.<br />
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<i>It is hard to believe that the summer has gone by so fast! Here are some fun last minute projects to help you be prepared to face the school year.</i><br />
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Being organized is essential to having a stress free school year. Create your own Homework station with these <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/05/keep-your-kids-organized-free-homework.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Free Homework Station Printables</span></a>!<br />
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Everyone loves Dr. Seuss!! Here is a fun printable and party theme <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/08/going-places-back-to-school-party-free.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Going Places" Back to School Party</span></a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/02/go-everywhere-mini-messenger-bag.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Go Everywhere Mini Messenger Bag</span></a> is excellent for carrying all those little essentials without having to tote around something larger. With it's long strap and small size, you'll even forget you're carrying it.<br />
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Does your child use an iPad for school? Here is an easy tutorial for <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2012/11/the-50-cent-diy-ipad-stand.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The 50 Cent DIY iPad Stand</span></a><span style="color: #cc0000;">. </span>It is very sturdy and it can be used with a case. Great for hands-free reading!<br />
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<i>Dogs can have fun with almost anything. So can kids for that matter. Here is a fun dog toy for kids to make from their own t-shirts!</i><br />
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We have come to the end of summer vacation. Today is our last Summer Fun {Kid's Edition} project. It has been a lot of fun creating memories with the kids this summer. <br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">This project is so quick and easy you could complete it in about 5 minutes. You can make 4-5 toys with 3 different t-shirts, or you could make 1-2 toys with just one t-shirt.</span></div>
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1. Since there are three kids in our family, I had each of them grab an old t-shirt that either didn't fit them any more or that had stains on it. In their language, "One of those shirts I always tell you to take off and change for a nicer looking shirt." They knew immediately which ones to grab. </div>
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2. If your kids are old enough to cut fabric, have them cut off the bottom of the shirt just above the hem line. Toss that, or give it to your kids to play with.</div>
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3. Now, cut a 2" strip from the bottom of the t-shirt. Cut the strip so that it is one long piece and not a circle. <br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">5. Now take the three strips and tie them together with a knot at the top of the strands. Leave about a 3" tail at the top. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">6. Have one kid hold the strands and have another one begin to braid them. Stop at about 5" from the bottom. Tie another knot to secure the braid. </span></div>
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When I was a child, back-to-school was one of my favorite times of the year. I loved getting new school supplies. For me the thrill was in organizing the supplies and imagining how they would be put to practical use throughout the school year. Yep, I was an organization freak and DIY'er even as a school kid.<br />
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Summer is a great time to experience new things with your kiddos. One of our "new" experiences was making pretzel bites. They are really quite fun to make. The kids get to roll, cut and dip to their hearts content. For them it was like playing with play-dough. Except, this resulted in a filling treat.</div>
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3 cups all-purpose flour</div>
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<i>A dessert that rivals any cheesecake that could be found on the Cheesecake Factory menu...<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake</b>! </span>Because let's be honest, peanut butter is delicious.</i><br />
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Hello Redfly Creations readers! I'm Monica and I blog with my friend Caroline on <b><a href="http://passthecocoa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pass the Cocoa</span></a></b>. We're both college sophomores, and in our free time we love baking sweet (and occasionally savory) treats to share with friends, family, and everyone who loves food. We are positively thrilled to be guest posting for Melissa. Her blog is one of my favorites not only for its delicious recipes -- for example, <b><a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2012/10/the-amazing-amish-cinnamon-bread.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Amazing Amish Cinnamon Bread</span></a></b>, which <b><a href="http://passthecocoa.blogspot.com/2013/05/cinnamon-bread.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">I made</span></a></b>! <b>-- </b>but also for having such wonderfully creative and practical DIY ideas.<br />
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Naturally, I wanted this recipe to reflect the DIY theme of Melissa's blog, so here you have it.<br />
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This cheesecake is a lot of fun.<br />
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...Chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups in the creamy peanut butter cheesecake with a thick layer of delicious dark chocolate ganache and peanut butter drizzle on top. Can anyone say yum?<br />
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Finely crush Oreos and melted butter in a food processor or using a rolling pin. Press onto the bottom of the springform pan to bake for about 5 minutes.<br />
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Beat the <b>room-temperature</b> cream cheese just until it first becomes smooth. It's important not to overbeat, or else additional air will be beaten into the mixture, and the cheesecake will not have the right texture.<br />
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until it first becomes incorporated but not more. Again, don't overbeat the air into the mixture.<br />
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Now for the fun part! Add the brown sugar, peanut butter, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix until just incorporated.<br />
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The batter smells wonderful now, doesn't it? Try to resist the urge to taste the batter...but it's okay if you cave (:<br />
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Isn't it pretty? I used the microwave method instead of the saucepan.<br />
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Now the hard part...waiting! Chill the cheesecake overnight, or at least 4 hours if you're in a rush. The longer, the better, the richer the taste.<br />
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Aw so pretty! Doesn't it make you want to just take a fork and dig right in? But wait!<br />
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<span class="c1 c5" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: italic;">Chunks of Reese's peanut butter cups in the creamy peanut butter cheesecake with a thick layer of delicious dark chocolate ganache and peanut butter drizzle on top</span><span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">.</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">From</span><span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><a class="c7" href="http://bakingwithramen.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-cheesecake/" style="text-decoration: inherit;"> </a></span><span class="c3 c1 c8" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; text-decoration: underline;"><a class="c7" href="http://bakingwithramen.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-cheesecake/" style="text-decoration: inherit;">Baking With Ramen</a></span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">1 cup peanut butter (NOT low-fat or natural)</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch springform pan. Finely crush Oreos and melted butter in a food processor until well-blended. Press crumbs evenly onto the bottom (not sides) of prepared pan. Bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Cool while preparing the filling. Maintain oven temperature.</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">2. Take your </span><span class="c1 c2" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-weight: bold;">room-temperature</span><span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> cream cheese and beat just until it becomes smooth, and then stop. </span><span class="c2 c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-weight: bold;">Do not overbeat</span><span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just incorporated but not more.</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">5. Turn the oven down to 325 degrees F. Bake for 1.5 hours. Do not open the oven door at any point during the baking process, or else huge cracks will form on the cheesecake surface. To tell if the cheesecake is finished, wiggle it a bit. The sides should be firm, but the middle may be slightly jiggly. Do not use a toothpick to test for done-ness, because it doesn’t really work.</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">7. Heat 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring </span><span class="c2 c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-weight: bold;">constantly</span><span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> until smooth. Cool slightly before pouring over the center of the cheesecake (while still in springform pan).</span></div>
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<span class="c1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">8. Place about 20 mini peanut butter cups along the perimeter of the cheesecake. Cover the cheesecake with foil and chill for another 30 – 60 minutes until the chocolate is set (not wet to the touch).</span></div>
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<i>I am so excited to have a couple of my favorite bloggers sharing their creativity this week while I take a little vacation to visit family in Illinois. Today, Rachel from <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maison de Pax</span></a> is visiting us! I have enjoyed keeping up with her blog and I can't wait to have you see what she has created.</i><br />
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Hi Redfly Creations readers! Melissa's creativity and character inspire me so much, and it is truly an honor to be here. Thank you for having me!!<br />
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My name is Rachel, and I blog at <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maison de Pax</span></a>, where we are busy restoring, remodeling, and redecorating our 1940 colonial while chasing two little boys, 1 and 3 years old. <br />
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As I said in my <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/p/about.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">about me</span></a>, our goal is to create a home where peace can be found. It's certainly not always easy, but so far it's been pretty fun! And I'm thrilled to get to share one of my recent projects with you...<br />
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If you want some toys to play with at Maison de Pax, look here:<br />
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I love having a sunroom right off the living room where my children can play, but I don't want to see all their toys. So for $30 (off Craigslist), I get to look at this from my living room:<br />
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It did not look like this originally. It was a boring, blonde, lifeless wood. You can see a bit of the original color peeking through here:<br />
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I managed to do this project during nap time (yes, really!). I mixed up a little <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2013/03/antique-frame-tutorial.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">homemade chalk paint</span></a> using a SW Dovetail sample (the same color I used for the <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2013/06/a-gray-area.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">window frame in my bedroom</span></a> and the letters above <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2013/05/guest-room-and-nursery-reveal.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">my son's crib</span></a>... this $6.50 has gone a long way!) and slapped on a couple of coats. I then lightly distressed using a sanding block and waxed the piece with Miss Mustard Seed's soft wax and antique wax. I love MMS waxes because (though fairly pricey) they go on so smoothly and quickly; hence the nap-time accomplishment. :)<br />
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The knobs, my little bit of whimsy for the playroom, came from Hobby Lobby. I love how they play off the coral of the walls (which, incidentally, is the only room in my home I have not painted, and I'm having a love/hate relationship with it... what do you think? Too much off the living room? Or just right as a pop of color and fun playroom???).<br />
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I love the hand-painted details on the knobs.<br />
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And, since it is a playroom, I decided to liven up the inside of the cabinet, as well, using Sweet Annie (by Olympic from Lowe's) since I already had some in the shed. Again, I mixed up some <a href="http://www.maisondepax.com/2013/03/antique-frame-tutorial.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">homemade chalk paint</span></a> to cut out any prep work. I like how it's a subtle but fun surprise when you open the armoire.<br />
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So, not bad for $30 and an afternoon of work, right? And just so you know, art supplies on the top shelf, cars on the bottom, and costumes in the drawer. ;)<br />
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<i>Thank you, Rachel, for sharing this great transformation with us. Everyone, be sure to come back on Friday and see what </i><b style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><a href="http://passthecocoa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pass the Cocoa</span></a></b><i> has cooked up for us! :)</i></div>
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At this site the kids can watch videos, play games and learn all-kinds of interesting facts about animals. It is relatively easy for them to navigate on their own. This site is recommended for children who can read.<br />
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Do your kids like Elmo or Buzz Light year? This site has some fun games to play with either of those characters while teaching your child about the great beyond.<br />
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Funology is for both the young and older child. The younger child would need some parental supervision. The fun in this site, I think, are the science experiments that you can watch. There are also several games, trivia and much more!<br />
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Have a curious child in your midst? This website is great for that child who is always asking, "What about this mommy?" Or, "How does this work?," and "Where does this come from?"<br />
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I love historical fiction books. I was excited to find America's Library because it introduces our children to many of the amazing Americans in our history. How fun to jump back in time, explore the states, learn about some of our traditions. Children can also listen to and sing along with some of nations favorite traditional music. Lots of fun for all!<br />
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Are your children curious about the world, people and cultures? This site gives an abundance of fun information about many various countries and peoples.<br />
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This was one of our absolutely favorite sites for many years. Starfall was great fun for our kids when they were just beginning to learn to read. It has many fun activities, stories to read and fun games to play. Starfall is so much more than reading as it covers colors, shapes, math and several other subjects. Starfall is very easy for your child to navigate on their own and comes highly recommended.<br />
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This is actually a new site for me, but it comes highly recommended by others. ABC ya is similar to Starfall in that it covers all subject matters. The website is also full of games and activities that your children will love.<br />
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Discovery Kids is a great site for solving puzzles, learning new facts and watching science experiments. There is also a section called "Tell Me" that is super fun for kids to visit.<br />
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Even though many women love to shop, I believe there are not many of us who love to shop for jeans. There are so many shapes, sizes and styles of pants that never seem to quite fit all <i>our</i> shapes and sizes. Generally I end up settling on low rise jeans, but then I am limited to long t-shirts. What about all those other cute t-shirts I come across that aren't long? I would love to wear those too. Solution: DIY Lace Camiband.<br />
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This camiband does not have a "one-size fits all" pattern. It has a "your size fits you" pattern. So basically you are going to make your own camiband pattern from your favorite pair of shorts or pants - those ones that fit you perfectly through the hips and lower waist. <br />
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Take a large sheet of newspaper and spread it out on a flat surface. Place the pair of shorts (or pants) over the newspaper. Draw a line on the newspaper (around the shorts, about 2" wider than the shorts) beginning at the low hips. Following the natural flow of the shorts, continue drawing up past the low waist, about 4". The total length of the camiband should be about 12" tall. Basically, from the belly button down to the low hips. We are creating this to fit, so if you want your camiband to go lower, just keep following the shorts line down to the length you want. <br />
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Cut out the pattern. Just to make sure it fits, place the paper pattern on and see if it is the correct length and size. Remember, the pattern is about 1- 1 1/2" longer and wider to allow for sewing the seams.<br />
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Ok, now it's time to cut out the lace. It is very important to have purchased stretch lace. This camiband is designed to have a little stretch so it can be put on over your head. In order to get the best stretch, the pattern also needs to be cut on the bias. The bias is from the top corner of the fabric to the opposite bottom corner. When you pull from those two corners the fabric has the best stretch. So, lay the pattern caddy-cornered on the fabric. Then cut-out two pieces from the same pattern.</div>
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In the photo you will notice that after I put the newspaper pattern up to my hips I decided I wanted to add another 1" to my pattern.<br />
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Now, take the two pieces and sew them together at the sides with a 1/2" seam. There should now be just one continuous piece. Slide it on to see if it fits. If it is too large, simply sew in the seam again, just a tiny bit to each side at a time. Do not take it all in at one side, or it will end up lopsided. Do the same tiny amount to each side. If the camiband is too high, simply cut off about 1/2" to 1" of the whole top. Remember we want this to be high enough so that no skin is showing when we bend over. Once it fits perfectly, hem the top and bottom with a tiny hem. It's done!</div>
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First, take the piece of cardboard and fold it so that it is now 2" by 2 1/2". Begin wrapping the embroidery floss around the height of the cardboard. I wrapped mine about 20 times. Next slip the scissors through the open part of the folded cardboard and cut the floss. </div>
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Slip off the floss carefully and lay it out flat. There should be about 20 pieces of 2 1/2" string. Take a second piece of embroidery floss about 14" long. Tie one end of the 14" piece around the center of the 2 1/2" group, creating a center fold. Leave one end about 10" long and the smaller end about 4" long. Tie it a second time to make sure it is secure. </div>
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Now take the longer end of the 14" piece. Stretch it up and then loop it back down to the tassel. Tie a little knot at the top of the tassel. Tie a second time to make sure it is secure. </div>
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<a href="http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2013/07/no-bake-key-lime-meltaways.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">No Bake Key Lime Meltaways</span></a> is a perfect treat for those hot summer days. No need to heat up your kitchen for these yummy treats. Thanks to Lemon Tree Dwelling for this wonderful recipe!</div>
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Craving pie, but not wanting to put forth all the effort? Here are some <a href="http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2013/05/easy-cherry-pie-sugar-cookie-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Easy Cherry Pie Sugar Cookie Bars</span></a> by Mostly Homemade Mom.</div>
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Mmm! Butterscotch! These <a href="http://cremedelacrumb.blogspot.com/2013/06/double-chocolate-butterscotch-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Double Chocolate Butterscotch Bars</span></a> by Creme de la Crumb look amazingly delicious.</div>
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What a perfect birthday cake alternative! <a href="http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2013/05/birthday-cake-oreo-blondies.html" style="color: #cc0000;" target="_blank">Birthday Cake Oreo Blondies</a>!</div>
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I'm loving the simplicity of these <a href="http://backforsecondsblog.com/2013/06/easy-homemade-twix-bars/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Easy Homemade Twix Bars</span></a>! Back for Seconds shares how simple it is to make this favorite candy bar in your own kitchen.</div>
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Gluten Free recipes are becoming a lot more popular. It is always nice to find a new sweet treat to add to your list. Check out these <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2013/03/gluten-free-blackberry-oatmeal-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glueten Free Blackberry Oatmeal Bars</span></a> by Kelly's Moonlight.</div>
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Looking for something quick and easy? Sarah over at Becoming Martha shares a favorite recipe her mom used to make, <a href="http://becomingmartha.com/2012/09/just-like-mom-made-mars-bars-squares.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Just Like Mom Made Mars Bars</span></a>. You have to check them out! </div>
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Here's a great combination, Milky Ways and Rice Krispies!! Semi Homemade Mom was genius when she combined these two favorites to make <a href="http://www.mostlyhomemademom.com/2013/03/milky-way-stuffed-rice-krispie-treats.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Milky Way Stuffed Rice Krispie Treats</span></a>.</div>
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Lemon bars can vary so greatly. These, in my humble opinion, are <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2013/01/perfect-lemon-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Perfect Lemon Bars</span></a> as the balance between the sweet and tangy lemon is just "perfect"!</div>
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Unlike many of the previous bars, these <a href="http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/nutty-caramel-bars-recipe" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nutty Caramel Bars</span></a> by Six Sisters' Stuff are perfect for those who love a little nutty flavor in their bars.</div>
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I love strawberry cheesecake! What better than to have <a href="http://www.whatscookinglove.com/2013/03/strawberry-cheesecake-swirl-brownies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl Bars</span></a> created by What's Cooking, Love?</div>
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Graham crackers, chocolate, coconut....these are just a few of the ingredients from these <a href="http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com/2013/04/04/oh-dolly-bars/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Oh Dolly Bars</span></a> by What's Cooking with Ruthie.</div>
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Have a box of cake mix around? Then you have to try these <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/04/cheesecake-chess-squares.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cheesecake Chess Squares</span></a>! </div>
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<a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2012/05/homemade-chocolate-dipped-granola-bars.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Homemade Chocolate Dipped Granola Bars</span></a> are a perfect healthy snack. Watch out though, they disappear quickly!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I need your HELP! I am in the midst of planning a makeover for the guest room.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The room’s theme and decor are slowly coming together in my mind.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Yet, I am a little bit stuck on just one decision - what color should the walls be painted?</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is what the guest room looks like now...</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see, it could use a little help. The walls are still the plain white they were when we first moved into the home. There is nothing that you see in the room that I plan to keep except for the bed and the little painting which hangs in the back corner (more on the painting in a moment).</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lURutl-wXoA/UaJcDhfZSSI/AAAAAAAAJRY/xpAHapiY1Lo/s1600/Kids+at+the+Beach.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="" border="0" height="199" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lURutl-wXoA/UaJcDhfZSSI/AAAAAAAAJRY/xpAHapiY1Lo/s320/Kids+at+the+Beach.jpg" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The planned decor theme for the room is the ocean. I lived near the ocean while growing up in Brazil. There is just something calming and soothing about the sea! Maybe it is the salty cool </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">breeze one feels while laying on a beach, o</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">r the gritty texture of warm sand between one's toes. Perhaps it is the soothing sound of the waves. Not only is the ocean soothing, but it is also visually relaxing. </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The ocean is at its best at dawn and dusk!</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I love the warm colors of the sky and sea when the sun is low on the horizon. T</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">his is the vibe I am seeking for my guest room.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Without it being nautical, I want the room to be a soothing and welcoming place of retreat - like the beach.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I want our guests to have the feeling that they are in a warm and breezy ocean cabana that has a clean and elegant feel.</span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">In order to achieve this feeling in the room, color is going to be key.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I have a few photographs we’ve captured through the years, which are full of color inspiration from the ocean.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I would like to choose one of them to guide the choice of the wall color and coordinating colors in the guest room.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The first photo is of this washed-up boat sitting on a beach in Santa Barbara, California at sunrise.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I love the rustic feel of the boat, the calm in the water and the beautiful reflection.</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The next photo I’m considering for a color palette is of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Before my husband became disabled, he traveled much for work. One morning he got up early and captured this shot.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I love the calm ambience! The sunlight brightens the scene with a beautiful warm glow. The blues of the water and sky are soothing while the greens in the grass depict vibrant life. </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The final possible color inspiration comes from the painting that already hangs in the corner of the guest room. It is a painting of a brazilian fishing boat called a </span><em style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Jangada</em><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">. The sky is a beautiful calm grey. There are just a few touches of color to make the painting interesting, and the frame is a rustic, dark brown.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">So, help me out here... If you were to create a guest room based on one of these images, which would you choose?</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">What color should I pick to paint the walls? A darker blue as found in the photos of Santa Barbara and San Francisco? One of the warmer yellows or reds from the abandoned boat?</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Or, should I choose the grey-blue from the painting? There is also the option of an aqua from the water or a tan from the sand found in the photo of my kiddos on the beach.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Once I settle on a photo, I will upload it to <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.mycolortopia.com/" target="_blank">mycolortopia.com</a> </span>to find a matching color of paint.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.mycolortopia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">My Colortopia</span></a> has a brilliant online tool from <a href="http://goo.gl/sJyvE">Glidden paint</a> called, </span><a href="http://www.mycolortopia.com/tools/mimins_intro" style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">My Image Inspiration</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">The tool allows you to find a paint color match from a photo!</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">For example, here are the colors My Image Inspiration suggests from a selection of the photo of the children on the beach:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">So, there you have it.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">With so many gorgeous colors of the ocean, you can understand my dilemma.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Any thoughts?</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Which of these images would you choose as the main color inspiration?</span><br />
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<i>My kids had a lot of fun with this homemade self-hardening modeling clay. It is really easy to make!</i></div>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Take a towel and a small pillow, then fold the towel over it to determine how large to cut the pillow piece. The pillow I used was 14" x 14". You could use a larger pillow. However, if you do the tote will be much wider. The tote's width is determined by the width of the pillow you choose. Next, cut the towel at the designated spot.</div>
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"I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" Ice cream sandwich dessert, that is. <br />
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When I was in college, I lived with my grandparents during breaks. This cake made from ice cream sandwiches was one of our favorite desserts to make during the summer. Quick, easy, and delicious!! It was a perfect<span style="text-align: center;"> treat to make with the kiddos. :)</span><br />
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Create the first layer by placing a row of ice cream sandwiches on the bottom of a freezer-safe pan. Top with caramel syrup, chocolate syrup, and cut-up kit kat bars (about 5 fun-size bars). Then, top with another layer of ice cream sandwiches. Pour on more caramel and chocolate syrup. Finally, top it off with whipped topping. Garnish with a few more candies or nuts. Freeze for at least 1 hour before serving.<br />
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4th of July and apple pie! Yet this is no ordinary apple pie. These are Apple Pie Pops. They are a fun, quick and easy treat to make. I love the way they turned out. They are delicious and are sturdy on the stick. Now we have a perfect way to conveniently eat pie while watching fire works this year.<br />
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1 pie crust (you can find my favorite <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2011/11/my-favorite-pie-crust.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">pie crust recipe here</span></a>)<br />
2 apples- pealed, and diced<br />
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Place all of the above ingredients (except for the egg yolk and milk) in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on high. Stir, then cook one minute longer, or until apples are soft. </div>
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Now place the mini pies on a baking sheet. Turn the pies upside down and press the edges again on this side with the end of a wooden skewer. Then take a wooden skewer and stick it into each pie. With your fingers press the raw pie crust around the skewer. Then cut three little slits with a sharp knife in the center of the pies.<br />
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