Handmade Bags and Such

New FABULOUS Items!

2009-06-02T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick look! To see more information about the items, CLICK on the links UP and to the right under ITEMS TO PURCHASE
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Handbags, Blankets, Aprons - - Really, they are Fabulous!

Yummy, Less Fat Cookies!

2009-04-28T09:20:00.000-07:00

I have made Toll House Cookies for many, many years. They are always yummy and gone in a day or so. The recipe calls for 2 sticks of butter/marjarine. About 15 years ago I started to only put in one stick of butter. The cookies were great! Recently, I cut out a few more tablespoons of butter only putting in 6 tablespoons as opposed to the full 8. The cookies still turn out great. I add the full 2 1/4 cups of flour. You can find the full recipe on the back of the Nestle brand Chocolate Chips, (and usually on the back of any brand of chocolate chips.)
Here is the dough:
Here are the finished cookies:That's what works for me!
For more tips to go: wearethatfamily.com

Keep Your Clothes Clean, Wear an Apron!

2009-04-14T22:25:00.000-07:00

MORE FRILLY APRONS COMING!

Sweet Pink Apron: SOLD OUT

Reversible! I can't decide which side I like better!

Close-up

Close-up of the other side

Cost: $15.00 plus $3 for shipping SOLD OUT

Hawaiin Print Apron - Simple, shorter, good for Men or Women

Close-up

My son as the model, I think he loves it

Cost: $10 plus $3 for shipping

Striped Apron

And he models again!

Cost: $10 plus $3 for shipping

Are you looking for that Green Paisley Apron - sorry, it SOLD!

Aprons Coming!

2009-04-07T14:41:00.000-07:00

I am yearning to get Aprons made! I love my apron; wear it all the time!

Here is my son modeling it for you:

They are coming...THIS WEEK!

Goolash Recipe

2009-04-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

This recipe came from my Aunt Riita. She taught my mom, my mom taught me...I will now share it with you!

For my family of 6 at home, these are my portions:

8 bags of BEEF Top Ramen
7 medium zucchini - peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cut chunky
1 pound cooked/browned ground beef
About 4 cups of water

In large sauce pan, put the water, then crumble up the Top Ramen, put the noodles in the pan. Add the cooked/browned ground beef. Open all the season packets, add to the pot, stir. Add the chunked up zucchini (they are raw).

Put the heat on high (how I like to cook). Cover. Let cook for about 3 - 4 minutes. Check and stir. When it is done, the noodles are cooked, there is not much liquid. This is NOT a soup. If you find you need more liquid to cook the noodles, add it; just not too much. You many need to check and stir a few times. Suddenly the zucchini will be cooked.

Very yummy.

This is what is left in the pot after the first servings. The pot was mostly empty by the time everyone finished.

You Can Do These!

2009-03-31T10:00:00.001-07:00

My dad sent this list to me. I loved it! I knew I wanted to share it. I hope you all enjoy these tips also:

Ezra Taft Benson’s 10 Suggestions for Successful Parenting

“Thinking of the example of his own mother and that of his beloved and faithful wife, Flora, President Benson has offered ten specific suggestions for mothers as they guide their precious children:

1. Take time to always be at the crossroads in the lives of your children, whether they be six or sixteen.
2. Take time to be a real friend to your children.
3. Take time to read to your children. Remember what the poet wrote:You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be— I had a mother who read to me.
4. Take time to pray with your children.
5. Take time to have a meaningful weekly home evening. Make this one of your great family traditions.
6. Take time to be together at mealtimes as often as possible. (my personal note: It has been proven that your children WILL be smarter if you eat toghether as a family!)
7. Take time daily to read the scriptures together as a family.
8. Take time to do things together as a family.
9. Take time to teach your children.
10.Take time to truly love your children. A mother’s unqualified love approaches Christlike love.

Now, if you want some more fun hints and tips, go to the Works for me Wednesday Carnival over at wearethatfamily.com - but don't be aftaid to shop around here first!

New Custom Items Finished

2009-03-12T12:46:00.000-07:00

I've finished a few custom items that I thought I would share with you all.

2 Baby Blankets; one with a silky edging, the other with rick rack

A larger size blanket for a larger boy! This one has a light weight batting for a bit of extra warmth.

Sweet Treat

2009-03-02T08:59:00.001-08:00

Chex Muddy Buddies....

Ever had them?

They are very delightful and easy to make:

9 cups Chex cereal - I like the Rice Chex

6 ounces chocolate chips

1/2 peanut butter

1/4 cup margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Measure cereal into a large bowl. Set aside.

Microwave Chocolate chips, peanut butter and margarine, uncovered, on high for about 1 minute. Stir. If needed, microwave 30 seconds longer until mixture is smooth. Stir often, chocolate can burn easily.

Stir in vanilla.

Pour chocolate mixture over Chex, stirring until everything is evenly coated.

Sprinkle powdered sugar over chocolate Chex, stirring constantly until well coated.

Enjoy!

Tip: To Do List

2009-02-27T06:03:00.000-08:00

I really like making my To Do lists.

It takes all my "things" off my mind and on to a piece of paper. I don't have to remember any of it. And it is delightful to cross something off your list.

I always put a fun picture on my list. I have put up my To Do list on the day before I broke my leg, when everything changed. I took a road I was NOT planning on.

I keep all my To Do lists on my computer, so if I ever wonder what I was doing a month ago, 6 months ago, I can look and see.

Try it!

Handbags

2009-02-25T09:47:00.000-08:00

Green Handbag

4 pockets on the inside - you will find all you need!

10" Tall
10" Wide
3 1/2" deep

Pockets on the outside for cell phone and pens or Whatever

How about knowing exactly where your keys are??

The strap sits on your shoulder with the purse sitting about at your elbow. There is a magnetic closure, easy to open and close and gives great privacy when you want it.
Cost: $50.00

Little Tote

2009-02-12T15:31:00.000-08:00

This LITTLE TOTE measures:
8 1/2 inches tall
6 1/2 inches wide
3 1/2 inches deep

Perfect for lots of little things!
Perfect for scriptures!

You can own this Little Tote for $12

Aprons

2009-02-11T15:51:00.000-08:00

Coming Soon!

Envelopes

2009-02-11T15:50:00.000-08:00

I am a receipt keeper -
This is the best way I have found to keep them.

measures: 6 1/2" x 4 "

Cost $5.00

Baby Blankets

2009-02-11T15:48:00.000-08:00

Have you seen or FELT blankets made out of Minky Fabric?? They are so soft; almost to match the feel of a newborn's skin. Really, it's amazing. I wish there was feel-a-vision for the computer.

One side is all Minky -- the other side is all silky - so yummy

Cost: $30 and I'll pay the shipping

FLANNEL BABY BLANKETS:

These blankets will wrap up a newborn baby so nicely AND fold up small to put in your bag. It will cover, warm and give comfort to a child for years!

All the blankets are flannel on both sides
measure 46" x 43"

Click on each picture to see a close-up!

Cost: $20
Shipping: $3.00

Sweet Girly Pink Striped Blanket
Trimmed with pink Rick Rack

Monkeys with green backing
Trimmed with brown piping

Elephants with Blue Backing
Trimmed with green piping

Custom Items

2009-01-10T11:19:00.000-08:00

Do you like what you see, just not quite the right color or size.

I can help with that!

I would be happy to make a custom item, just let me know what you want and I am sure we can work it out!

E-mail me at:
Juliesbags@gmail.com