tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33111037371367469532024-03-17T22:03:36.562-05:00Little Sprinkles of Fun Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-73334483783515943932013-12-01T19:24:00.000-06:002013-12-01T20:09:02.654-06:00Chevron Purse<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I cannot believe that I have not blogged in almost a year! Really, where does the time go?!?!</span></div>
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It almost feels awkward to be sitting down and writing a blog post. I have not even been really crafty lately. However, I did want to share a sewing project that I FINALLY completed recently. </div>
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When the <a href="http://www.littlesprinklesoffun.com/2012/06/gray-chevron.html">chevron</a> phase hit big, I bought several yards of material with then intentions of making a cute purse or bag with it.<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I whipped up this cute chevron purse. I absolutely LOVE it! I am glad I was not disappointed with the outcome, since I waited so long to make it!<br />
I know there are some people out there who are DONE with the chevron craze. But, I am still totally in! What are your thoughts on chevron? Still like or are you done?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They painted a white piece of construction paper blue and cut out the triangles once it dried.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After the blue paint dried, I had them paint snow on the bottom half of their paper. They glued their trees and stems on and then added snowflakes!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing <a href="http://www.littlesprinklesoffun.com/p/linky-parties.html">here: </a></span></span></div>
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-63757382832996438592012-11-03T09:41:00.001-05:002012-11-03T09:41:46.719-05:00DIY Laundry Soap & The BEST cleaner for your front loading washer!<div style="text-align: center;">
My skin has been randomly breaking out in red bumps and I had scratched them so much the looked HORRIBLE! I am pretty selective with EVERYTHING I use to bath in and wash clothes in. So out of process of elimination, I started wondering if there could be a change in the TIDE that I have always used. Yes, I could run out and buy a 13.00 bottle of a free and clear organic type detergent...but there are not guarantees that would even work. So in my desperate and itchy state, I turned to Pinterest to find a DIY Laundry Soap for sensitive skin. </div>
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Let me tell you....there were SO many options! I found one rather quickly and just went with it!</div>
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This one stated that it was for sensitive skin! That sold me right there! I ended up running to Wal-Mart and grabbed the much needed ingredients. Can you believe I actually found all of the ingredients at Wal-Mart?!?! Usually, I go in and get frustrated with their lack of products that I need! </div>
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Anyway, I have been using this mix for several weeks now, and I am generally impressed and not so itchy anymore!! Yea!!!</div>
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Here is the recipe:</div>
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But here is the blog that I found the<a href="http://www.ecokaren.com/2012/06/borax-free-laundry-detergent/"> laundry soap</a> recipe on. She has a recipe for making the<a href="http://www.ecokaren.com/2012/05/citrus-enzyme-cleaner-recipe/"> Citric Enzyme Cleaner</a>. I hope to try this soon!</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">This recipe doubles as a WASHING MACHINE CLEANER!!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">SO, after 3-4 loads my washer was cleaner than ever!!!! My once gross and smelly front loading door was clean!!! Can you tell I am THRILLED!!! The residue ring around the inside of the front door wiped off easily with no effort at all! I have used many commercial products to clean this washer! NOTHING cleaned it better than this laundry mix!</span></div>
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NOW, GO CLEAN THAT WASHING MACHINE! </div>
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cannot believe that I have not posted since the end of JULY!!!
Really?!?! Where does the time go? I never intentionally meant to
leave my blog hanging like this. I started getting my classroom ready
the 1st week of August and my school life pretty much takes over
everything at that point. I really miss blogging and having time to
keep up with and interact in blog land. I know that every year it takes
tons of time and so much extra energy at the beginning of the school
year. It is just hard to make time for school, my family and keep my
blog going. So I am hoping I am almost to that point where I might be
able to squeeze in a post or two each week! YEA!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">On
a positive note, I did not spend my entire Sunday at school today! WOO
HOO! I was up there for about 2 hours and decided I would do the rest
of my school work at home.</span></div>
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has been a great weekend for rest! The temps were mid 60's-70's (LOVE)
and rainy off and on. This kind of weather makes me HAPPY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">It just makes me want to curl up in my big, cozy chair and read a book!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">I do have several school projects that I am going to share! So happy to finally get them finished!</span></div>
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Days are quickly passing and my summer break will soon be over. By this point in my summer I start thinking about what new things to include in my classroom. I have been seeing a ton of stuff on Pinterest that I plan on using in my room. I thought I would show you a few of my favorite ideas so far.</div>
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I love these! I really want to make one of these using just two crates for my reading area.</div>
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I could so see making this to put in my 4-yr. old's room. I am sure she would have those bins filled with stuff quickly! </div>
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really crazy at the beginning trying to keep track of how 20 five year olds are going home! </div>
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RIT dyed clothes pins!!!! What a great idea!!! I could use these for all sorts of things in my classroom!</div>
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(The pic. link has a really cute Christmas Tree card hanger project also!)</div>
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When I saw this recipe in the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/908101/potato-chip-cookies">Martha Stewart Living Magazine</a> I knew I just had to try these! My daughter LOVES chips and cookies! If she had anything to do with it, all she would eat is chips! My kids and I whipped these cookies up yesterday morning. They love <a href="http://www.littlesprinklesoffun.com/2011/08/homemade-pizza-and-movie.html">cooking/baking</a> and had a lot of fun making these cookies. I think their favorite part was smashing the chips into crumbs!</div>
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened<br />
(We used Best Life buttery baking sticks)<br />
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar<br />
3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract<br />
2 large eggs<br />
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
3/4 tsp. coarse salt<br />
4 cups coarsely crushed salted potato chips<br />
(about 10 ounces), divided<br />
1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped<br />
(We made one batch without the pecans, I personally think the pecans make the cookie!) <br />
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1.) Preheat oven at 375. Beat together the butter and sugars with the mixer on high until fluffy for a couple of minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, beat on medium until just combined.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do you ever feel like you are living in Crafty Choas? That is where I am right now. I have several things started, but for some reason I just can't get anything completely finished. I have all of these wonderful ideas and even have the materials to carry them out...but I am just not really all that interested in doing them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have spent tons of time over my summer break organizing. But for some reason I still have tons of piles and add those piles to the choas of the crafty projects lying around....Umm, I think I am just overwhelmed with STUFF! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Today, I am going to set a couple of SMALL goals and get them finished! I do SO much better when I have a list and can cross out things that I have finished. So I am off to figure out what my goals for today are!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hopefully, I will get SO much accomplished today that I will have an awesome project to share with you! </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif;">All you needs is a: Styrofoam cup, </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">potting soil, g</span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif;">rass seeds (You can buy a small pkg. at Wal-Mart for a couple of dollars.) </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif;">and a permanent marker</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have your child design a face on the outside of the cup. It is fun to make all sorts of funny and scary faces! Next, fill your cup with potting soil. You can fill your cup up to about and 1 inch to 1/2 inch from the top. Next spread your grass seeds on top of the potting soil. Mix them into the soil. (You will not want to bury the seeds deep into the soil.) Water your grass when dry and in a week or so...you will have a funny looking character! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif; font-size: large;">The kids favorite part is getting to cut the hair! Depending on the age of your child, you might want to assist them in "cutting" the grass. I have seen some fun and crazy designs! Let your child cut away and be as creative as they like!</span><br />
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He loves cheesecake, so I thought this might be a quick alternative! I am usually not big on cheesecake, but I still had to have a tiny sample of this one! Hubby loved it! Fast, easy and yummy…my kind of dessert!</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">Ingredients:</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">3 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">3 eggs</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">3/4 cup sugar</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">1 tsp. vanilla extract</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">2 (16.5-ounce) rolls refrigerator chocolate chip cookie dough</font></p><font size="3"></font> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">Directions:</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">2.) In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well mixed. Set aside.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">3.) Spray a 9 x 13 inch glass dish with cooking spray.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">4.) Use one roll of cookie dough, and press in to the bottom your glass dish. You will then spoon your cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">5.) Slice the other roll into thin slices and place them on top of the cream cheese mixture.</font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">6.) Bake 45-50 min. or until golden and center is slightly firm. </font></p> <p align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">7.) Remove from oven, let it cool and then refrigerate. Cut into slices when chilled.</font></p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana"> </font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Verdana">You could even add toppings to this just before serving!</font></p></font></font></font></font> <p><font size="2">(Recipe from </font><a href="http://www.mrfood.com/"><font size="2">MrFood.com</font></a><font size="2">)</font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-82013759797119788002012-06-23T19:24:00.000-05:002012-06-23T19:26:06.623-05:00Gray Chevron!!<p><font size="4">Look what I finally got yesterday!!! 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So now I am set!</font></p> <p><font size="4">SO what am I making? </font></p> <p><font size="4">Of course, I am not going to tell you right now…that would ruin the fun! </font></p> <p><font size="4">I will keep you posted!</font></p> <p><font size="4">Have a FUN & SAFE weekend!!</p></font> <p><font size="4"></font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-40024146754255713042012-06-19T09:30:00.000-05:002012-06-19T12:07:46.094-05:00Daily Caloric Intake<blockquote> <p align="left"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KDnFASR_RqM/T-CxkLZdmRI/AAAAAAAABuQ/ByCq-Q9hvKQ/s1600-h/image%25255B35%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nd1uNIoSvHk/T-CxOFjwpII/AAAAAAAABuY/D7PQ9PytZIA/image_thumb%25255B23%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="461" height="244"></a></p> <p align="left"><font color="#333333" size="4"> <a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/results.aspx?ex=2&qu=fitness#ai:MP900422209|mt:2|"><font size="2">(source)</font></a> </font></p></blockquote> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I have been on a mission since January to find the right way to shed some pounds. I started the year using Weight Watchers Online. I figured that I could keep track using the I-Phone app and I could easily track my points. With that said, I have lost about 20lbs using the old WW point system in the past. This time, I did not feel that I was having the same success with the new system. Plus, the WW app was not all that it cracked up to be. So, with that I decided to cancel my membership in early March.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">A teacher friend had been faithfully using the <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/">My Fitness Pal</a> app. (The also are online.) I had heard of it but I had also tried using other apps that counted calories. So, I was not sure I wanted to go that route. Anyway, I finally started using the My Fitness Pal app in mid-March. I decided that I loved being able to scan all my foods and it totally did all of the calculations for me! Yea! Plus, I have ran across very few foods that would NOT scan. 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I am down 11 pounds…give or take….it depends on the day…</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Anyway, I currently do not feel that I am loosing what I should be loosing considering that I am really trying to stick to those calories. So, last night I got to searching around on the web looking for suggested calorie intake. I might add that I found a very wide variety of opinions. I guess I am just trying to figure out if maybe 1200 is too few calories and thus resulting in very SLOOOOWWW weight loss.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm">I found this one and thought this was an interesting concept</a>. It also gives you the option to zig-zag your calories everyday so you keep loosing and will not plateau. I might just run with it for a week or two and see how it goes. I will let you know what I think about this one in a couple of weeks!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I would LOVE to hear your thoughts and opinions!</font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-13902101724970471982012-06-17T06:58:00.000-05:002012-06-17T07:02:11.584-05:00Canned Cinnamon Roll Waffles<p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eVKupQb25FE/T93HMtvxkQI/AAAAAAAABsA/HPZ2ReGQdA0/s1600-h/Cinnamon%252520roll%252520waffles%25255B14%25255D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cinnamon roll waffles" border="0" alt="Cinnamon roll waffles" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qq_35WfiJWo/T93HNH1oRnI/AAAAAAAABsI/YVFhT-rU-XE/Cinnamon%252520roll%252520waffles_thumb%25255B12%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="450" height="316"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">I have seen this recipe floating around blog land and thought my kids would think this was fun.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">All you need is a can of Cinnamon Rolls.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3ELn5Fkfigo/T93HNvRnA0I/AAAAAAAABsQ/XrDg4vQg48I/s1600-h/DSC_0925%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0925" border="0" alt="DSC_0925" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-J9yNCtiLJXQ/T93HOBTtKfI/AAAAAAAABsY/LdzfOR6_K2M/DSC_0925_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" height="192"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M56ovmF35_0/T93HOudT-cI/AAAAAAAABsg/DqFPafKtNus/s1600-h/DSC_0857-001%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0857-001" border="0" alt="DSC_0857-001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4t1SC3bhFW8/T93HPB3hxnI/AAAAAAAABso/VhODgwNFK0I/DSC_0857-001_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="190"></a><font size="4"></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">Spray your waffle maker with oil before placing your rolls. Place 1 roll in each section on your waffle maker. (See I sprayed the bottom and forgot to spray the top!)</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QFbBVwgzm6A/T93HPZ2FLHI/AAAAAAAABsw/d5TqNiet6HM/s1600-h/DSC_0858-001%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0858-001" border="0" alt="DSC_0858-001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0--uPDuDUhM/T93HPxeEP7I/AAAAAAAABs4/S725SQaVHn4/DSC_0858-001_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="234"></a></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">My waffle maker has a timer and beeps when it thinks it is finished. I set the temp. on medium-low. I did not want burnt waffles! </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">This is what they look like when they are finished! I let the kids ice their own waffles! I am positive that these would be great with syrup also!!</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L0nzvCPC1a4/T93HQFWxMoI/AAAAAAAABtA/F6hVC7TpiLY/s1600-h/DSC_0860-001%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0860-001" border="0" alt="DSC_0860-001" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f4oe_0-DJLs/T93HQhDESQI/AAAAAAAABtI/I9UZlGjH7Hs/DSC_0860-001_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="234"></a></font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">The kids and husband approved and it was a very quick and easy breakfast when you are short on time! I think I will add this to my list of <a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-morning-yummy-ness.html">favorites</a>!</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/p/linky-parties.html">Linking here:</a></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"></font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-89288991961647116462012-06-08T08:20:00.000-05:002012-06-08T08:29:36.985-05:00Totes For Kids<p><font size="4">I LOVE totes, purses and bags!! So I have been wanting to sew up a couple of bags to use when we are out and about. I whipped up this cute little number for my daughter. I think she has a purse and bag obsession also! Of course, I am sure I had nothing to do with it! This tote is just the perfect size for a couple of coloring books and a small stuffed animal. We tend to take the bag with us when we go to restaurants. It keeps the kids much busier than the little coloring pages that they provide.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fX_8If4tUHE/T9H-OnamhhI/AAAAAAAABrc/23uJ89xJzFM/s1600-h/Tote%252520for%252520Kids%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Tote for Kids" border="0" alt="Tote for Kids" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gPUAZWDaDwI/T9H-PARPANI/AAAAAAAABrk/FTNnmCB38Ns/Tote%252520for%252520Kids_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="255" height="401"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s3UwtmfMExU/T9H-PqYbDBI/AAAAAAAABrs/TZFz_sET9wM/s1600-h/Girlie%252520Reversible%252520tote%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Girlie Reversible tote" border="0" alt="Girlie Reversible tote" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3bICkY-YrxA/T9H-P0kXEgI/AAAAAAAABr0/PYTGoJVJKMg/Girlie%252520Reversible%252520tote_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="400"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Oh and it is reversible! </font></p> <p><font size="4">I have fabric ready and waiting to make me a much bigger bag to carry to school. I can never have enough school bags!</font></p> <p><font size="4">I have considered making these bags to sell online. I think I would make a variety of sizes. What do you all think? I would LOVE to hear your thoughts and opinions!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/p/linky-parties.html">Linking here:</a></font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-56987660055685702512012-06-02T08:38:00.000-05:002012-06-02T08:39:02.535-05:00Angry Birds Birthday Cake<p><font color="#333333" size="4">My first baby turned 7 three weeks ago. I still cannot believe that I should be old enough to have a 7 year old. I said this just a month and half ago with my daughter… time just goes by way to quickly.</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">It really is fun to watch him grow and change. He is still that sweet little boy, but at times tries to play tough and act to cool for certain things. </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">He wanted an Angry Birds birthday cake. I searched high and low looking for Angry Bird cake ideas. I ended up combining several ideas that I saw. I think it turned out pretty cool! He would definitely NOT want me to say cute! He would say AWESOME! </font></p> <p><font size="4"><font color="#333333">I used two 12x18 layers and made all of the birds out of</font> <a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/2011/04/rolled-marshmallow-fondant.html">Marshmellow Fondant</a>. <font color="#333333">I ended up making the tower out of Rice Krispy treats and covered them with grey fondant. I would strongly suggest the Rice Krispy treats as a good base. I used fondant at first and it would not hold it’s shape.</font> </font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4">It is always a fun and stressful day when making and putting together <a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/2011/03/cakes-cakes-and-more-cakes.html">birthday cakes</a>! But we are creating lots of fun memories to share!</font></p> <p><font color="#333333" size="4"> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HwX_SYSp6wc/T8oXbvocvRI/AAAAAAAABq4/-z7FSbB-voc/s1600-h/DSC_0784%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0784" border="0" alt="DSC_0784" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xaTIFwoqwI4/T8oXcHq4iNI/AAAAAAAABrA/UhWxMVl4bDY/DSC_0784_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="357"></a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MRIUho6_npo/T8oXcrruiGI/AAAAAAAABrI/5YFrk8A0A7Q/s1600-h/DSC_0742%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0742" border="0" alt="DSC_0742" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DbFpBEXD8mU/T8oXdQdIJcI/AAAAAAAABrQ/CVoBaQK04tA/DSC_0742_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="360"></a></p> <p align="center"><font color="#333333" size="4">Enjoy!</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#333333" size="4"><a href="http://littlesprinklesoffun.blogspot.com/p/linky-parties.html">Linking here:</a></font></p><div class="wlWriterHeaderFooter" style="margin:0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;"><a href="http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/?action=view&current=AliciasNameSignature.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x345/sunny109/AliciasNameSignature.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></div> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-43011484459138914872012-05-29T14:56:00.002-05:002012-05-29T15:01:45.268-05:00And The Winner Is.....<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for being patient with me! 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<span style="font-size: large;">Yeah, to day is my day. I am I so happy you stopped by to check out this treasure chest of a giveaway that you just might win!<br /> I agonized for days about this giveaway & what I wanted to giveaway since I have never done this before, I thought I wanted to add items that I would use & were related to my blog; home decor, thrifting, DIY, Cooking & Fashion. Here is what I came up with:</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">I had this piece of beautiful fabric on hand, maybe used for a bulletin board~</span></b></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">A Lovely Scented Candle~</span></i></b></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Butterfly Drawer/Door Pull~</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Paper Flower for a wreath, gift or as an accent on a vase~</span></b></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Small Frame, these take paint so nicely, should you care to change the color~</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">A Nice Book to cuddle up with~ </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Necklace & earring set, to make you feel more beautiful than you are~</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">This was my thrift store find, a new wallet~</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Add some bling with these~</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Ball of Lip Gloss~</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">I believe in the written word, Note Cards~</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Craft Paint & Decorative Ribbon to get your creative grove on~</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The winner of my giveaway will receive a $20 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UUPP?ref=top_trail">UUPP Prints Etsy shop</a>! UUPP has fresh, inspirational prints displaying anything from a Julia Child or Jane Austen quote to an endearing message for your sweetheart! Here is one of my favorites: </span><br />
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-15619236891961325292012-05-17T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-17T09:00:00.679-05:00Blog-a-Pal-Loosa Day 12<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Blog-a-pal Loosa is starting to wind down...hop on board and get a chance to win some great stuff! Now welcome Jennifer from Don't Mess With My Tutus!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Howdy! I'm Jennifer from <a href="http://www.sassypantsstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Don't Mess With My Tutus!</a> - a sassy little place I used to use to sell custom-made children's clothing but now I keep to share my recipes, redos and realities of life! Since becoming a full-time SAHM, I have been having fun <a href="http://sassypantsstudio.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-friday-find.html" target="_blank">'junkin' in jammies'</a> most Fridays and recently took the plunge with <i>Resuscitation Annie</i> - Annie Sloan Chalk Paint that is! Now this fabulous paint that requires NO PREP WORK when refinishing furniture (HUGE bonus!!) was sold to me by fellow re-decorator AND courageous momtrepeneur Rhonda McCleskey from <a href="http://www.therestoredhome.com/" target="_blank">Restored ~ Home</a> who has graciously offered us today's prize!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rhonda has such a generous spirit and I am excited to let you know that in addition to this giveaway, 'local' gals can also enter to win <b><a href="http://www.therestoredhome.com/Register-For-Our-Workshops.html" target="_blank">An Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Techniques Class</a></b> at Rhonda's new store in Alvin, TX - a $165 value!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sooo excited to introduce you to Rhonda and tell you about the Grand Opening of her new store Restored ~ Home, so head on over to my blog to read all about it AND register to win!</span><br />
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-20379025354649263852012-05-16T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-16T09:00:11.335-05:00Blog-a-pal-loosa day 11<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: magenta;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;">Here we go with another giveaway!! Next up is Claiming Our Space. Click on the link below to go and enter to win this fab prize!!</span></span></span></span><br />
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I am so excited to be part of Blog-a-Pal-Loosa (thanks for including me <a href="http://www.randeesorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/%20" target="_blank">Randee</a>)! I have loved seeing all the previous giveaways!<br />
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My giveaway is for a set of 4 hand stamped tumbled travertine tiles, a set of 4 slate fridge magnets with a Celtic design and a set of 4 porcelain tile magnets stamped with green dragonflies. <br />
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I hope you will head on over to see D and I at <a href="http://www.claimingourspace.com/" target="_blank">Claiming Our Space</a> to enter. <br />
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Hi guys, I am excited to host a giveaway of $50 worth of the best crafting, baking, home decor and fashion items. This giveaway comes to you from<a href="http://pickyourplum.com/" target="_blank"> Pick your Plum. </a></div>
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You can increase your chances of not missing these deals by<a href="http://pickyourplum.com/" target="_blank"> signing up for their newsletter</a>, or <a href="http://facebook.com/pickyourplum" target="_blank">liking them on facebook</a>. They post their deals daily on facebook before the newsletter even comes out.</div>
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-32691287283639448862012-05-14T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-14T09:00:03.219-05:00Blog-A-Pal-Loosa Day 8<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">Andrea from <a href="http://modernyetoldfashioned.blogspot.com/">Modern Yet Old Fashioned </a></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">is giving away a terrific On-The-Go-Giveaway! Go check it out! </span></span><br />
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I know I am not the only mom who feels like she is running a taxi service for kids; running here and there and everywhere! We have activities every night of the week, it's either softball, baseball, soccer, ballet, hip hop, youth ministries, or ALL of them! <br />
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We always rely on our <a ;="" href="http://www.blenderbottle.com/" target="_blank">Blender Bottles</a> and protein/nutritional bars, along with some fresh fruit and veggies. I love Blender Bottles; we have several, and they are good quality and hold up well even with the tough beatings they get. This is the reason I was so excited when Blender Bottle recently came out with a new sleek and sexy bottle called the Sport Mixer. <br />
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The bars we eat vary, I usually give the kids <a ;="" href="http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_clif_kid_zbar/" target="_blank">Clif Kids Organic Z bars</a> and for me...my newest favorite is <a ;="" href="http://nogii.com/" target="_blank">Nogii Paleo</a> Bar in the fabulous flavor Nuts About Tropical Fruit. I am picky about bars and these are hands-down the best bars I have found. Its like a tropical beach party in your mouth with each bite!<br />
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You know how much I love giveaways and that I am more than thrilled to be part of Blog-a-pal-loosa, <i>14 days of giveaways</i>! With that being said, I would only giveaway and/or promote products that I truly love and believe in.<br />
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-25449617121790328332012-05-13T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-13T09:00:02.703-05:00<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: magenta;">Jullee over at <a href="http://www.thegrubery.blogspot.com/">The Grubery</a> is giving away a fantastic book! We eat out way too much and this little book would be great for me! Go check it out!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to give away something that has a real meaning and purpose behind it. Something that you will cherish and hold very close to your heart. Something that...well..you can eat! I post about food here so I might as well give away food related goodies. I don't think tonight's dinner will transport very well so I have decided to give away....</span></div>
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-39732133162812976262012-05-12T08:57:00.001-05:002012-05-12T08:57:54.688-05:00Blog-A-Pal-Loosa Day 7---Thirty-One Flat Iron Case<span style="font-size: large;">Want to win this awesome flat iron case from Thirty-One?!?! Well, guess WHAT?!?! This is MY GIVEAWAY!!!! Soooo..Your At The Right Place!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My friend Kalyn over at <a href="http://www.cavaliergirl.com/">Cavalier Girl</a> has sponsored this awesome giveaway! She is a <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/kalyncavalier">Thirty-One consultant </a>and our sweet Music Teacher at school! She would LOVE for you to drop in and take a look at what Thirty-One has to offer! (tell her Alicia sent you)</span><br />
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<br /> Little Sprinkles Of Funhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885493653467265288noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311103737136746953.post-57773990461405046452012-05-11T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-11T09:00:04.373-05:00Blog-a-pal-loosa Day 6!!!<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are almost half-way into Blog-A-Pal-Loosa! I hope that you have found some giveaways that you have really wanted to win! Up next is Adele from <a href="http://mammymade.blogspot.com/">Mammy Made.</a> </span></span><br />
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Today I am going to be giving away EITHER a purple gingham bow tie OR an apron skirt made in the same purple gingham and flowery broderie anglaise. </div>
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They both turned out so cute and I am excited to be able to make one for the little boy or girl in your life. I know you will love them too!</div>
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Both are toddler size but can be made bigger or smaller, depending on measurements. </div>
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Please bear in mind that I live in England. I do not mind posting worldwide but please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.</div>
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Head over to my blog, <a href="http://mammymade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mammy Made</a>, to enter :)</div>
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