Fancy That!

Burnin' Bush hit it hard Sunday at the Freedom Celebration! Hootie Hoo! Jared and I are jammin' Don't tell Grandma! Hahahaha! Ok, so if you've never seen Burnin' Bush before it's crazy to watch him talk that fast. I can't believe he gets all those words out, unreal! Here's the link to his myspace where you can Hootie Hoo!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=51765096

I've been talking to people who make jewelry off an on for years, buying my last piece from the Apple Festival from a lady who brought her stuff in all the way from Pennsylvania. I've bought bracelets from a girl who hosted a jewelry party. I think she was going to Atlanta to buy the sterling silver findings and clasps.

A few weeks ago I met with Donna, who let me come over to show me how to make this stunning ensemble! I'd been brushing up watching the jewelry making show on DIY network. Unfortunately, the show is off the air and discontinued right now. I really love the wire wrapping people are doing with rings and beads. They are very detailed and have the type of flourish I like wearing. Also, I've seen a few actresses wearing simple seed bead necklaces with a larger pendent where they are wrapping them around two to three times. Those necklaces must be very long. There's quite a mix of shapes and colors of stones now. It's as if you cannot make a wrong move. Yesterday, I was watching DOOL, and Lexy had on this brown and white stone choker that was georgeous. Oh, yes. This is going to get me hooked.

Blankey!!! This is my newest fluff of fun knitted during our long, long bus ride to Panama City Beach this past weekend. 40+ women from my church took a charter bus to have Church on the Beach Thursday thru Sunday. I'll write more about that later.

I enjoyed getting my hands into some pink colors for a change. Made out of Baby Clouds Red Heart yarn colors Creamcicle and Pink Lemonade, I knitted three skeins at a time with #35 needles. Thick and quick! I'm sure baby will be snuggled in comfort for the coming winter months. I'll not say who this gift is for, but she will be getting a package soon!

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I was so sad to see that my favorite for this year, Kelsey Nixon, was in tears last night as she met Martha Stewart. How could she have known that she was preparing her competition food to be judged by her? I would have totally chosen something else besides sloppy joe mix in a jar too. I think NOT letting the contestants know the secret judge was unfair.

I did agree with the judges that Kelsey needs to turn it down a degree with her personality. She can't help herself probably. I was that way when I was younger and drank too much coffee. Yes, it's embarrassing now to think of my giggly self.

I am was impressed with Lisa's marmalade so much I'm thinking of downloading the recipe and getting the jelly jars washed up. Shane had a tasty idea with his cherry cognac sauce, and I have got to try Aaron's Bacon wrapped potatoes since the judges were raving about them so much. Bobby Flay even wanted to steal the recipe to use at one of his restaurants. Aaron and Shane are crankin' out tasty food, but the camera doesn't love them yet.

If you like a little kick with that Chipotle flavor, pick up a pack of these turkey strips at Walmart or Bi-Lo. They pack a punch for a quick fry the skillet with cherry tomatoes cut in half, and your kitchen will bring that man comin' in the door mouth watering for sure! I put these in tortilla wraps with lettuce, cucumber, and cheese topped with Peppercorn Asiago dressing to cut the heat. You could turn it down with sour cream, ranch dressing, or ceasar also. Raid the fridge and be creative, girls! For a biggie dinner, serve with fried rice, refried beans, chips and dip.

Jared is on an anitbiotic for an ear infection, again. And the little diaper rash began to appear. I went to the store and bought some yogurt for him, and treated the rash w/ Nystatin cream. He wouldn't touch the yogurt! Ahh I was so mad! Here's the solution. I found these little Buddy Bear probiotics at my local health and wellness store. They sell a whole line of children's formulas, but this one is going to renew the good bacteria in Jared's tummy the same way yogurt does. One little "candy" a day, and you are good to go. Unfortunately, they taste so good, he will ask for more. Heres the ad information I found at http://www.renewlife.com/Kids/Probiotic.aspx

* Natural ingredients
* 1 billion active Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus cultures
* Supports digestive and immune health‡
* FOS to nourish beneficial bacteria‡
* Delicious, natural Sun-Kissed Orange flavor
Buddy Bear™ Probiotic is a natural probiotic formula with 1 billion active cultures, including Acidophilus and Bifidus, to help support digestive and immune health‡. Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) helps nourish the beneficial flora and maximize

Here's the powder form if you'd rather sneak it into their juice.


* 4 billion active cultures per gram
* Contains 5 viable strains of beneficial bacteria, including essential B. infantis
* Mixes easily with infant formula, juice, milk or other liquid
* Pleasant taste
Infants receive their first beneficial bacteria during the birthing process. Supplying additional beneficial bacteria throughout the early years can help support overall digestive and immune health‡.

FloraBABY™ provides 5 strains of beneficial bacteria specifically chosen for their prevalence in the digestive tracts of infants and toddlers, including B. infantis, the most important strain of beneficial bacteria‡.


I have to admit that I was afraid the first time I gave these to Jared. I was hoping they wouldn't cause any side effects. We have not had any vomitting or diarrhea with them. He never got a stomach virus this past winter either. Maybe that's a coincidence, but there were a few kids in his class that came down with it. I'm just glad to have found a different way to get great results!

I'm so tired of those boring old scrubs it's not funny. I hope to get a stylish new look going on. I feel like I've been washing and wearing the same 4 outfits for 2 years. Now, with the help of washing a pen with my scrubs (not planned) I am shoppin'!!! The company I found making these tops is called Koi Warehouse.