tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63226673649759583082024-03-18T13:58:17.427-06:00Saved by SuzySuzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-24351481848026159652012-10-29T14:55:00.003-06:002012-10-29T15:03:10.395-06:00Runner SafetyAs a mom of a ten-year old daughter, the kidnapping and murder of Jessica Ridgeway has been heavy on my heart these last few weeks. If this event is not horrific enough, her murderer tried to nab a jogger several months earlier. Thankfully, the jogger was able to get away without injury.<br />
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Now that the daylight hours are getting so short, many of us will be forced to run in the darkness early in the morning before going to school or work or later in the evening. Not only has the Jessica Ridgeway case got me thinking about safety, I was at a Girls on the Run retreat recently where a presenter, Beth Risdon, spoke about marathon training, including runner safety. This issue was close to her heart because her cousin was abducted and murdered while out on a run close to home last January. You can read more about her cousin Sherry <a href="http://www.shutupandrun.net/2012/01/true-light.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Beth blogs at <a href="http://www.shutupandrun.net/2012/10/running-safely-in-color.html" target="_blank">Shut Up and Run</a> and she recently posted some tips on runner safety.<br />
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Attackers generally look for the easiest target: someone distracted, alone, or in a hidden area. Did you know that running with just one friend decreases your chance of being attacked over 50%. Run with two friends and your chance of attack drops to almost zero.<br />
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I rarely run headphones anymore. They make me feel too vulnerable. I like to be aware of the world around me and any threats. While I don't always run with friends, I always have my dogs with me. They may look like gentle giants, but I have no doubt they would tear an attacker (be it human or mountain lion) to shreds if they sensed danger.<br />
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If someone makes you feel threatened, scream as loud as you can. They might be scared away by the unwanted attention. Even if they are not an attacker, it's better to be safe than sorry and feel a little embarassed by your screaming.<br />
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Have you ever thought you could out run an attacker? I know I've considered this strategy. However, this weekend's Zombie Infested 5k has changed my mind. During this race, zombies were hidden along a 5k race course. Runners had flags attached to their bodies that the zombies tried to grab. Once all of their flags were gone, the runner was "dead."<br />
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The race passed by my house and we had an especially wily zombie out front. His long, stringy hair, ripped jeans and high tops made him appear to be more comfortable on the couch listening to Pink Floyd and smoking a joint, rather than out running around. I didn't think he would be able to take many flags. <br />
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I was wrong. He mainly chose women as his "victims." No matter how speedy the woman looked, he was almost always able to get her. While his intentions were not malicious, it was eye opening to see how easy it could be to get caught by the "bad guy."<br />
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I don't mean to preach doom and gloom on my blog. In fact, it's highly unlikely that you will ever be attacked. However, I would be devastated if you, me, someone we know, or ANYONE was that one person who gets attacked.<br />
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If you think these tips are worthwhile, please pin or share them. Here's to being safe out there!!!<br />
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Feel free to share any other safety tips you might have too.Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-69148344458199999182012-10-16T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-16T06:00:13.332-06:00Family Launch Pad<div style="text-align: center;">
I've dreamed about having a place to organize all of the things to help us get out the door on time in the morning. A place to corral homework, shoes, backpacks, instruments, and mittens.
While I don't have a big, beautiful mudroom to store all of this stuff, I blogged about turning a small space into a functional "mudroom" <a href="http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/08/on-my-mind-small-space-mudrooms-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>.
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I recently made a trip to Ikea and was able to put some of my mudroom plans into action. I have a very unusable, nonfunctional hallway in my house that has been sitting empty.</div>
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A few hours of assembly and no we've got this nice little family launch pad.</div>
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I put an Expedit on the floor and added black bins. Each child gets an area to store their shoes and other stuff.</div>
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That black door heads out into the garage.</div>
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I also hung two Expedit units on the wall. I thought they were fine "as is," but my daughter was lured by the shiny mirror doors and requested that we add them. I'm so glad that we did, because now everybody can shove their stuff inside and it still looks neat and organized.</div>
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I also hung some filing pockets, also from Ikea. It's called the "Kvissel," in case you're curious. Now, when the kids are looking for important school papers, I just have to say, "Check the Kvissel."</div>
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Next up is creating a family calendar. A few weeks ago, I stuck some tape on a white board...just so we could have <em>something!</em></div>
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Soooo embarrassing, I know...but it's working!</div>
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I would love to have something like Carmel's:</div>
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My walls are super-textured, so I'm not sure this would work very well. I'm thinking I might be able to do something with Washi tape or vinyl.<br />
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<br />Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-22038099183118656282012-10-15T06:00:00.000-06:002012-10-15T06:00:12.281-06:00Fundraiser for a Friend<div style="text-align: center;">
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the mother of two daughters, a fifth grader an eighth grader. The fifth grader is good friends with my oldest daughter. The mother underwent surgery last Thursday and will be starting chemotherapy soon.</div>
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My heart is breaking for this sweet family. In an effort to help with some of their medical bills, I'm holding a <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/sites/suzykeith" target="_blank">Stella & Dot</a> party where I'm donating 50% of any commissions I earn between October 8th and November 13th to the family.</div>
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If you are not familiar with <a href="http://www.stelladot.com/sites/suzykeith" target="_blank">Stella & Dot</a>, they sell beautiful jewelry that has been featured in numerous fashion magazines and is worn by celebrities. The also have <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/gifts/candles.html" target="_blank">candles</a>,<a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/accessories/designer-tech-cases.html/" target="_blank"> iPhone cases</a>, <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/accessories/designer-scarves.html" target="_blank">wallets, handbags and tech cases</a>, and <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/accessories/designer-scarves.html" target="_blank">scarves</a>.</div>
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During the month of October, Stella & Dot also has a <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/featured-shops/breast-cancer-awareness-noreen-fraser-foundation.html" target="_blank">Pink Boutique</a>, where 100% of the proceeds are being donated to the Noreen Fraser Foundation benefiting women's cancer research.</div>
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I'm truly hoping that I am able to raise some money to help the family. I think about how easily any of us could be suffering what they are going through. It has also added a new perspective to my life. I might complain about my weight or not being a fast runner, but I am vowing to be thankful everyday for my health and the health of my family. I am so grateful for our healthy bodies.</div>
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If you are interested in holding your own online Stella & Dot trunk show on your blog, let me know. The average show earns the hostess $250 of free jewelry + 50% off additional purchases.</div>
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-3604296038650091112012-10-14T10:48:00.000-06:002012-10-14T10:48:16.238-06:00Where I've BeenHello my friends!!! Wow, that was a long, but unintended blogging break. Sometimes life gets so busy...but my life has been filled with "good" busy things that I wouldn't trade for the world (except maybe a little more blogging and exercise time!).<br />
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Fall is generally a busy time for my family. I have two soccer players and a competitive gymnast, so that means we are travelling around the state to meets. My oldest, the gymnast, and I took a trip to Colorado Springs where we visited the Olympic Training Center. Our tour guide was a fencer living and training at the center. Those athletes are dedicated!<br />
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We also got to see the Fierce Five perform. It was so exciting being <em>thisclose</em> to Olympians Gabby Douglas, Jordyn Weber and the rest. We even got autographs after the big show.<br />
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While on this girl's trip, we stopped into IKEA where I bought some things to make a mini-mudroom that I'll share with you later on this week.<br />
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The next weekend, I helped organize and attend a "Women's Camp" in Beaver Creek, Colorado that was sponsored by <a href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/" target="_blank">Girls on the Run</a>. If you're not familiar with <a href="http://www.girlsontherun.org/" target="_blank">Girls on the Run</a>, it's an elementary school program that coaches girls to run a 5K race. It also provides lessons on self-esteem and health. It's a GREAT program for girls. I'm going to be helping coach my school's group this spring.<br />
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Women's Camp was filled with motivational speakers, activities, delicious food, and of course, RUNNING in the gorgeous fall weather!<br />
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As you might remember, all of my girls transferred to a Catholic school this year. The school is wonderful, although it is quite a drive from our home. I've been spending lots of time in the car as well as volunteering at school. I've been doing most of my blog reading on my phone while I have short breaks, which is not very conducive to commenting! So, I apologize for being out of touch.<br />
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My middle daughter has been having a hard time transitioning to the new school and the tougher academic requirements. So, I was so proud of her when she was chosen to read the Gospel in front of the entire school last week. She did such a good job!<br />
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She has also been busy playing on her soccer team, which is undefeated this season with only one game to go. GO FAIRIES!!!<br />
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My youngest never stops talking. In fact, her voice is always hoarse from her constant stream of talking. At least she makes up for the other two, who barely say anything!<br />
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She is also playing soccer. It's so cute to watch the little girls.<br />
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I have jury duty on Monday (praying I don't get picked). And then my parents are flying in from Minnesota to spend the week with us. I'm so excited!!!<br />
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While these little girls keep me <strike>frazzled, stressed</strike> busy, I am so thankful for them and for their good health. I am so grateful that we are able to do all of these busy, yet fun, things together!Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-2496213559174810792012-09-24T13:22:00.002-06:002012-09-24T13:22:14.320-06:00Giveaway ReminderRemember to enter the <a href="http://www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/09/wear-it-aginn-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Wear It aGinn giveway</a>. There aren't many entries yet, so you have a great chance at winning.<br />
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Check out this cute belt she made:<br />
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You could win a cute wristlet for your keys.<br />
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Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-42334397696966995502012-09-21T05:00:00.000-06:002012-09-21T05:00:10.224-06:00Starting SimpleI haven't completed any big projects lately, but sometimes completing the simplest things can be just as gratifying.<br />
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For example, I have the dreaded junk drawer in my kitchen. I cringe every time I open it and then quickly try to slam it shut and cram all of the clutter back in.<br />
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While Mary was playing in the kitchen, I decided to empty the entire drawer. It's only be bothering me for 3-4 months!<br />
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I emptied the stuff and sorted it into litte plastic containers I had around.<br />
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While it's not perfect, it's so much better. This little project only took me about 10 minutes and zero dollars after 3-4 months of procrastinating!<br />
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I have a house filled with little projects like this that need to get done. I just need to start simple, not stress about making it perfect, and get things done. <br />
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What little projects do you have around your house that you've been avoiding?Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-73693303440618786692012-09-20T05:00:00.000-06:002012-09-20T05:00:04.533-06:00Wear It aGinn Giveaway!I know you will like my friend Renee Ginn. She crafts. She cooks. She DIY's. She parents two adorable children and she's an army wife. She basically can do it all! She doesn't have a blog...yet! She has just started a new little venture called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/WearItAGinn" target="_blank">Wear It aGinn</a>.<br />
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Renee is making adorable items, such as these preppy wristlets. How cute would these look attached to your key chain? I might never lose my keys at the bottom of my bag again! Wouldn't these make perfect teacher gifts?<br />
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For your favorite Republicans out there.<br />
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For all of my dog lovers, check out the dog collars. <br />
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How about a Jacquard Ribbon Belt? This is just a small sample of the collection.<br />
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Aren't these boxes made by <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/09/marbled-paper-boxes-ideas/" target="_blank">Centsational Girl</a> gorgeous?<br />
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How about this amazing bookcase makeover from <a href="http://gorgeousshinythings.blogspot.com/2012/07/marbled-bookcase-complete.html" target="_blank">Gorgeous Shiny Things</a>? I love everything on Danika's blog. If you're not a reader already, check it out RIGHT NOW!<br />
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I had hopes of framing a few sheets for these empty frames in my bedroom.<br />
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We're getting a little tired of this anonymous family staring at us x6. I would much prefer looking at this beauty.<br />
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While the Paper Mojo is reasonably priced, I found the shipping a bit too much for my teeny-tiny budget. I hate it when shipping costs more than the item I'm purchasing!<br />
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Hmmm...looks like I might be experimenting on making some of this paper myself! <br />
Here's a <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/how-to-make-marbleized-cards" target="_blank">Martha Stewart tutorial</a>.<br />
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And this one from <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/05/25/marbelizing-paper/" target="_blank">Skip to My Lou</a> looks similiar, but a bit simpler.<br />
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Have you tried this?Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-64467304958823636032012-09-14T12:44:00.001-06:002012-09-14T12:44:18.246-06:00Loving this fabric<div style="text-align: center;">
I was browsing around on Fabric.com recently and I came across this fabric:</div>
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It's Waverly Santa Maria Desert Flower. I think it would be fun in one of the girls' rooms or even on throw pillows in the living room. There are so many great colors to pull from.</div>
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Doesn't it look pretty on this lumbar pillow:</div>
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Are you lusting after any fabrics lately? Do share!Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-22802479990350530482012-09-13T20:35:00.003-06:002012-09-13T20:52:38.334-06:00Mary's Office OverhaulMy friend Mary and I are both nonprofit consultants who work from home. Mary is lucky enough to have an entire room dedicated to her very own home office. She's in the midst of an office overhaul and needs a little help in finding furniture and accessories. <br />
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Mary is probably the most meticulous, efficient and organized person I know. Unfortunately, her "before" office pictures don't reflect this.<br />
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She's started this project by emptying her office and getting rid of the old furniture. She's already painted her office this pretty turquoise color that looks beautiful with her new dark wood floors. Isn't this a huge improvement already?<br />
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Now, our job is to find furniture that will help Mary stay organized. Ikea has lots of great items for offices and their white furniture would pop against the blue. The price is also right!<br />
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<em>Doesn't the white and turquoise look pretty? I'm not sure what accent color Mary wants to go with, but I'm thinking a green, citron or yellow.</em><br />
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Of course, I would recommend an Expedit. Is there a better way to keep paperwork organized and pretty at the same time. This one is from Kirsten at <a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2008/03/house-tour.html" target="_blank">6th Street Design School</a>.<br />
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While Parson's desks are attractive, I think Mary needs something with more storage. Maybe something like this:<br />
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I also like the idea of a long shelf/desk space against the wall where she can spread out and work.<br />
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I've always liked these organizers from IKEA. What a great place to stash all of the pens, paperclips, staples, and other little stuff that clutters the desk top or drawers.<br />
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That's enough for today, but I'll have a few more posts of ideas for Mary's office. Next up, is a roundup of fabric for curtains and maybe a throw pillow or two.Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-31522130746328796352012-09-12T16:36:00.000-06:002012-09-12T16:36:37.911-06:00Apple Oatmeal MuffinsWhile I haven't had time yet to decorate for fall, I did have time to bake up a yummy fall treat...Apple Oatmeal Muffins. These are so good that Mary requested that I make these for her preschool birthday celebration instead of cupcakes.<br />
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Not only are these muffins delicious, but they make your house smell soooo good.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Oatmeal Muffins</span></u></strong><br />
2 c. all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 c. oats<br />
1½ c. brown sugar, packed<br />
½ c. butter, room
temperature<br />
1 c. buttermilk <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(or 1 c. milk + 1 tbsp. lemon juice, sit for 10
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¼ c. plain applesauce<br />
1 egg<br />
½ tsp. salt<br />
1 tsp. baking
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1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1 tsp. cinnamon<br />
1 tsp. apple pie or pumpkin pie
spice<br />
1½ c. Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced<br />
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<i>Topping:</i><br />
⅓
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½ c. brown sugar, packed<br />
¼ c. rolled oats<br />
1 tsp.
ground cinnamon<br />
4 tbsp. butter, melted<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DIRECTIONS:</span><br />
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line a 12 cup muffin tin with papers.<br />
2. To make the batter, in a medium size
mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and spices. Whisk
together until incorporated, set aside.<br />
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer,
cream butter and sugar. Add egg, applesauce, and vanilla, mix on low until
combined. With mixer on low speed, alternate buttermilk and dry ingredients,
adding about ⅓ of each mixture at a time, until remaining ingredients are gone.
Remove bowl from stand and fold in apples. Scoop mixture in to prepared muffin
tin (fill just a tad bit over ¾ of the way).<br />
4. To prepare the topping, in a
small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until clumps begin to form.
Sprinkle over each individual muffin. Place in oven and bake for 22-25 minutes,
or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. The muffins
should have a little spring to them and the topping should be golden brown and
crunchy.<br />
5. Remove and let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire
rack to cool completely.<br />
<em>Makes approximately 18 muffins.</em><br />
<em>Adapted from </em><a href="http://stephenandnat.blogspot.com/2012/05/apple-pie-muffins.html" target="_blank"><em>Life {Made} Simple</em></a><em> Apple Pie Muffins</em><br />
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<em>I generally wouldn't add sprinkles to these muffins, but since they were for a four-year old's birthday, I guess that's OK!</em>Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-82109633549775190462012-09-12T07:55:00.001-06:002012-09-12T07:55:27.193-06:00We Have a Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Congratulations to Megan from a <a href="http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lived in Home</a>! She won the pillow giveaway from Jessamie's Etsy store<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdandbranchre" target="_blank"> Bird & Branch Redesign</a>.</div>
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Jessamie has just added some super cute vintage brass items to her store. I'm lusting after these antelope bookends.</div>
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Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdandbranchre" target="_blank">Bird and Branch</a> to see if there is anything you can't live without.</div>
Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-6384024633174348552012-09-11T10:17:00.001-06:002012-09-11T10:17:27.213-06:00Ragnar RecapI'm back and I survived running the Ragnar Relay from Breckenridge to Snowmass/Aspen, Colorado! This was one of the most unique, fun, and crazy things I've ever done.<br />
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In case you've never heard of Ragner, it's a relay made up of teams of 12 runners (or six runners if you are truly insane). The teams trade-off running around the clock until they reach the finish. As you can imagine, there's not much (if any!) sleep.<br />
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Our race was 188-miles through some of the most beautiful, but STEEP, mountain country. The leaves were just starting to change and it was gorgeous! Most of my legs were on trails along streams and rivers - beautiful during the day, but creepy during the night. I don't know if I was more afraid of running into a bear or being attacked by a scary human. Luckily, I experienced neither one, just quiet, solo running in the dark.<br />
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My team was so much fun! Usually running is such a solo sport, but the relay adds in a teamwork aspect. I enjoyed cheering on and supporting our runners as well as the time we spent not running where we got to know each other better and talk about everything under the sun. It was also fun to chat with other teams along the course.<br />
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Our team name was "Soda Fast" (sorta fast, get it?)<br />
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<em>This was at the starting line.</em></div>
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We had a six-pack of Diet Coke and a six-pack of Coke.<br />
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<em>This is after we finished, thirty hours after we started. We don't look too bad for running 188 miles with NO sleep!</em><br />
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While we weren't the fastest runners, we weren't the slowest. Best of all we won the team spirit award for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151074195924403&set=a.10151074195849403.447075.46637589402&type=1&theater" target="_blank">"Farout Fashion."</a> I would much rather be spirited and fashionable than fast any day!<br />
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If you've ever thought about doing one of these relays, go for it! You will not regret it. I'm already looking forward to next year.<br />
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You still have time to enter to win this adorable pillow from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdandbranchre" target="_blank">Bird and Branch Redesign</a>.</div>
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Go <a href="http://www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/09/pillow-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> to enter. The giveaway closes at midnight Tuesday and the winner will be announced on Wednesday. There aren't a ton of entries, so your chance of winning is pretty good. But, you have to enter to win!</div>
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It's starting to feel a lot like Fall! Despite the hot days, the mornings and evenings are crisp and cool. I love this time of year. It's perfect running weather. Which is a good thing because by the time you read this, my running shoes will be packed and I'll be heading to Breckenridge to run the Ragnar Relay. Two hundrend miles of mountain running with 11 good friends. I can't wait!</div>
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Aren't these flowers pretty? The mother of one of Kayla's friends sent these to me as a "thank you" for driving her daughter to gymnastics. What a fun and unexpected surprise.</div>
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Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-56274003295210924672012-09-05T11:56:00.000-06:002012-09-05T11:56:38.765-06:00Artist-Designed WallpapersI know I've posted about my sister Gina who lives in New York. She attended Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology and she is an amazing seamstress, crocheter, quilter, etc.<br />
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I haven't mentioned my other sibling, Mike, very much on the blog. I know that he does some sort of graphic design, but I recently visited his company's <a href="http://aproposstudio.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and was blown away by the work they do. Their largest client is the Limited brands and they do everything from custom tile mosaics to store facades to wallpaper design. Mike works in wallpaper design and he recently developed a new wallpaper pattern that will be going into Bath & Body Works stores.<br />
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The company, Apropos Studio, is based in Minneapolis. I really had no idea what Mike and Apropos did until I visited the website.<br />
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They created the aged-looking ceiling tiles, polka dotted wallpaper and some other things for the Pink store in Soho.<br />
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Here's a window for Henri Bendel in NYC:<br />
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A display for BCBG:<br />
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Appropos just launched a new subsidiary called "<a href="http://www.areaenvironments.com/1.php#mi3" target="_blank">Area Environments</a>." Area produces artist-designed wallpapers. This is from their<a href="http://www.areaenvironments.com/1.php#mi3" target="_blank"> website</a>: </div>
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Area's hand-picked, international rotation of artists produce unique collections that reach the core of relevant style and design, which in turn strengthens and enlivens the perception of your brand or project. From the hottest street artists to emerging fine artists and everything in between, Area's one-of-a-kind designs encompass and innovate the modern environment.</div>
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I thought I would share a few of my favorite wallpapers currently available at <a href="http://www.areaenvironments.com/1.php#mi3" target="_blank">Area</a>.</div>
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I'm excited to see the next group of artists. What do you think? Would you ever put this type of wallpaper in your home?<br />
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So I have a sister who was in fashion, a graphic designer brother, and I went to law school. Doesn't quite make sense that I'm the one who ended up with a design blog!Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-9380196599140764992012-09-04T20:36:00.000-06:002012-09-04T20:36:18.618-06:00Pillow Giveaway!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I know that you lovelies know Jessamie from her blog <a href="http://www.birdandbranchredesign.com/" target="_blank">Bird and Branch Redesign</a>. But, did you know she also has an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/birdandbranchre" target="_blank">etsy store</a> by the same name?</div>
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Jessamie sells cool vintage finds, like these glasses.</div>
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She has also recently started selling pillow covers and she is offering you a chance to win this beauty.</div>
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The pillow is a 12x22 lumbar size. It would look great on your bed, dressing up a chair, on your sofa, or pretty much anywhere! </div>
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Since school started almost two weeks ago, I have been feeling inundated by school papers, notices, backpacks, homework, band instruments, lunch boxes and all of the other stuff that comes home from school each day.<br />
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I've been considering ways to corral the clutter, and of course, I dream of having a huge mudroom with everything perfectly organized. Since this isn't happening in my home, I've been looking at ways to turn a small, unused hallway into a mudroom/family launch pad area.<br />
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I've rounded up some of my favorites from Pinterest. <br />
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I originally thought about building a bench with storage underneath. I had never considered putting bins on a low shelf. I like it!!! And, so much less work than figuring out how to build a storage bench.<br />
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With the amount of paperwork that comes home from school, file folders are essential. I'm thinking one per child that can hold their homework for the week and other important notices.<br />
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Each child will need a place to hang her backpack and coat. Rather than bulletin boards above each hook, this is where I will put the file folders.<br />
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I'm picturing an Ikea Billy shelf for the wall as well. The girls can stash their gloves, library books, instruments, etc.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/03/mudroom-for-kids.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">ikeahackers.net</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amynkan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Here are a couple of other nicely organized spaces.<br />
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I'm sure you've seen these Ikea hacks, but I still love them and think they are so smart and stylish.<br />
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I think a trip to Ikea is in my future! Unfortunately, the closest Ikeas are both 5 hours away. Luckily, I have a trip planned to Denver (but not until the end of September). My oldest daughter, the gymnast, and I are going to see the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions - a performance by this year's gold-medal gymnastics team as well as former Olympians.<br />
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In just over a week from now I'm going to be doing my first Ragnar Relay race. My teammates and I will be running almost 200 miles (OMG!!!) from Breckenridge to Aspen, Colorado. The scenery is going to be gorgeous but very hilly.<br />
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If you've never heard of Ragnar, each team consists of 12 people who each run three legs of the race. Our race starts Friday morning and we'll probably get done sometime Saturday afternoon. This means that we'll be running around the clock!<br />
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I've never done anything like this and wasn't planning on doing it, but my friends had a teammate drop out at the last minute, so they asked me to fill in. I'm super-excited, but nervous and a tiny bit scared too...especially since I haven't been training for this!<br />
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Oh yeah, did I mention that we are going to be running in costume?!?!?!? I'll be sure to post a full report on the race with pictures of my fabulous team once we're done...and I can move again, maybe after sleeping for 48 hours.<br />
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Has anyone out there run one of these? Is this totally crazy? Wait, don't answer that. I think I already know the answer.Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-90616327880675680482012-08-27T16:43:00.001-06:002012-08-27T16:43:58.313-06:00Plaster of Paris Emergency!!!Help! I returned from picking the girls up from school to find Plaster of Paris all over my living room. The dogs found a box of it in the gararge, dragged it through the doggy door and went crazy ripping the box open.<br />
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My vacuum will pick up some of it, but most of it is ground into the rug. The wood floors are all covered in a fine powder too. Anyone know how to get rid of this???<br />
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Anyone want a goldendoodle and/or golden retriever?<br />
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A few weeks ago, I asked you if I should buy <a href="http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/07/should-i-buy-it.html" target="_blank">this bedding</a> from West Elm.<br />
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While many of you cautioned me against purchasing it, I had to buy it on ebay because it was such a good deal. I have a hard time passing up a deal!<br />
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Can you see why I can't go with all white bedding? That dog is like a mud magnet who thinks our bed belongs to her.<br />
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As you can see, the room is definitely "IN PROGRESS." The mirror needs to be moved. I also need soe fun throw pillows or I might pull out my embroidery machine and monogram the pillowcases.<br />
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My coral desk is also not quite the right color with the bedding...nothing a coat of paint can't fix. But, that's the risk you run when buying things online. I'm never quite sure what the color will look like in person. I also want to paint the file cabinet to match the desk.<br />
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That window needs some kind of covering besides the shade.<br />
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I have plans for this blank wall that I will share with you tomorrow.<br />
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While it's definitely not finished, this room has come a long way from being the most neglected room in the house.<br />
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Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-72270627656515886472012-08-22T18:22:00.000-06:002012-08-22T18:22:09.548-06:00What Happened to My Fiddle Leaf Fig?Before you launch into reading this post, I should let you know that my husband advised me not to post these photos for fear of disgusting you poor readers. Not being one who likes to be told what to do, I'm going to go ahead and post these gross pictures.<br />
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Here's what I found growing in my fiddle leaf fig when I went to water it today.<br />
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These pictures don't do it justice, but this fungus is flourescent yellow. I pulled back the Spanish moss to investigate further.<br />
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I'm so surprised to have fungus growing in the pot. I only water about once per week and we live in a super-dry climate.<br />
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I've never been a fan of houseplants because they seem dirty to me. The plants I've had always seem to attract bugs and now THIS! What would you do? I've taken the moss off and I'm tempted to maybe just let the plant die : (Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-41348452631283755802012-08-21T10:07:00.001-06:002012-09-02T11:46:22.825-06:00Blue Ombre Dresser with Homemade Chalk Paint Remember way back when I asked what I should do with this dresser?<br />
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Just to refresh your memory, it's for my daughter Kayla's room. She is dead set on having her room be blue and green and wanted the dresser painted both colors. I'm not a huge fan of multicolored pieces of furniture, so we came up with a compromise.<br />
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I painted it an ombre blue and added some cute blue and green knobs.<br />
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I didn't want to buy a bunch of paint for this project, so I just used what I had in the garage and mixed, mixed, and mixed some more. Achieving the right shades and differentiation in color definitely took some experimentation!<br />
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Here's just a little sample of some of the colors we tried. To make chalk paint, I just add Plaster of Paris and a little water to the paint. The benefit of using chalk paint is no sanding and priming and a short dry time. It also distresses really well, but we didn't want to distress this piece.<br />
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I would love to add Kayla's room to our house tour, but it's definitely NOT in photo-worthy shape right now. There's a huge bunk bed right in the middle of the room and sheets strung up to make a fort, not to mention all of the precious treasures she cannot bear to throw away. Ahhh, the life of a preteen girl! Here's just a teeny-tiny view into this blue and green room. <br />
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I think this little brass owl is so cute. He used to be in the living room, until Kayla adopted him as her own.<br />
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What do you think? Are you still a fan of ombre? I am! And, if we get tired of it, all it takes is some paint to give it a new look.<br />
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Linked to some of my favorite DIY blogs: <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank">Liz Marie</a>, <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/06/27/hookin-up-with-hoh-106/#more-11870" target="_blank">House of Hepworths</a>, <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/" target="_blank">My Simple Home Life</a>, <a href="http://www.happyhourprojects.com/" target="_blank">Happy Hour Projects</a>, <br />
<a href="http://elizabethandco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth & Co</a>, <a href="http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">DIY Dreamer</a>, <a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/">Today's Creative Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/">Sugar Bee Crafts</a>, <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/">Not Just a Housewife</a>, <a href="http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com/">Reasons to Skip the Housework</a>, <a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/">Primitive and Proper</a>, <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/07/tutorials-tips-link-party-19-williamsburgva-trip.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thestoriesofa2z%2FVisw+%28Home+Stories+of+A+to+Z%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Home Stories of A to Z</a>, <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a>, <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/homemade-projects-75/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TipJunkieAllSites+%28Tip+Junkie+%7E+Creative+Inspiration%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Tip Junkie</a>, <a href="http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/06/anything-goes-party-23.html">Type A Decorating</a>, , <a href="http://www.thethriftyhome.com/">The Thrifty Home</a>, <a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/">Domestically Speaking</a>, <a href="http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/">Primp</a>,<br />
<a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/">A Diamond in the Stuff</a>, <a href="http://restoreinteriors.blogspot.com/">Restore Interiors</a>, <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Chic Cottage</a>, <a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/">Beyond the Picket Fence</a>, <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/2011/07/features-simply-creations-link-party-15.html">My Simple Home Life</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.addicted2decorating.com/">Addicted 2 Decorating</a>, <a href="http://justagirlblog.com/">Just a Girl</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/">Remodelaholic</a>, <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/">Miss Mustard Seed</a>, <a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/">Finding Fabulous</a>, <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/07/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-little-miss.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">Tatertots and Jello</a>, <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/search/label/Link%20Parties">Under the Table and Dreaming</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2011/07/before-and-after-goodwill-table.html">Thrifty Decor Chick</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a>, <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/">Serenity Now</a>, <a href="http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/" target="_blank">Get Outta My Head Please</a>, <a href="http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/2012/07/meet-me-monday-linky-party_15.html" target="_blank">You are Talking Too Much</a>, <a href="http://thesoutherninstitute.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Institute</a>
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I spent Saturday canning tomatoes. The home-canned version tastes so much better than store bought cans of tomatoes. We use these all winter long in chili, soups, sauce and all kinds of things.<br />
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Check out all of the fruit and vegetables that I got from <a href="http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/06/bountiful-baskets-and-strawberry.html" target="_blank">Bountiful Baskets</a> this week. This should help start my <a href="http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2012/08/healthy-and-happy-and-link-party.html" target="_blank">fast-track detox diet</a>!<br />
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Sunday was spent rearranging Kayla's room and painting a dresser for her. Here's a little sneak peak. <br />
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All I need is some new hardware and then this dresser will be complete. Hopefully, I will have a picture to share tomorrow.<br />
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Then, it was get ready for back-to-school!<br />
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School started for my three girls on Monday. I always send them back to school with mixed emotions. On one hand, I will miss our relaxed summer schedule. On the other hand, I need to get some things done and I only seem to accomplish anything when they are at school. This is the first year that Mary will be in school 3 full days. I think she will enjoy it. The house is kind of boring for her without her big sisters around.Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6322667364975958308.post-55948617712801047142012-08-15T21:21:00.000-06:002012-08-15T21:24:54.745-06:00Happy & Healthy Link PartyThank you for stopping by my first Happy & Healthy Link Party. I'm hoping to do these about once/month so that we can inspire each other to be, you guessed it!, happy and healthy.<br />
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If you are here hoping to see some before and after projects or home decor ideas, don't worry. With the kids starting school next week, I will have more time for projects and blogging.<br />
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I thought I would kick-off the party with a couple of recipes. My doctor recommended that we try to eat at least 5 vegan meals per week, not a popular concept in my meat, seafood and potato loving family! She also suggested we eat more quinoa. Quinoa is a grain (really a seed) that is filled with protein and low in carbs. It is so easy to prepare. Just boil it with 2 parts water to 1 part quinoa for about 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is light and fluffy. If you've cooked rice, you can cook quinoa...and it's so much healthier than rice.<br />
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Once your quinoa is cooked, you can eat it plain or add things to it. It can be eaten either warm or cold. Being a quinoa newbie, I was wary of just adding things willy-nilly, so I followed this recipe for Tomato Basil Quinoa from <a href="http://www.acouplecooks.com/2012/03/tomato-basil-quinoa/" target="_blank">A Couple Cooks</a>.<br />
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The recipe blends the familiar flavors of tomato, basil and mozzarella cheese. I also added some sauteed mushrooms. My husband and I loved the recipe. My oldest daughter surprisingly liked it, but the younger two only tried a bite or two. I served it warm for dinner and then ate the left-overs cold for lunch the next few days. It was delicious either way. I'm hooked and will be trying lots of new quinoa recipes in the near future!<br />
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While not vegetarian, another favorite healthy recipe is for Asian Lettuce Wraps from <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/04/asian-lettuce-wraps/#" target="_blank">Our Best Bites</a>.<br />
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Do you like to eat salads? I like to eat them if somebody else prepares them, but I don't really like them if I have to make the salad myself. Kind of weird, I know. I came across this little cheat sheet from <a href="http://food.yourway.net/add-seasonal-fruit-to-your-salads/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=add-seasonal-fruit-to-your-salads" target="_blank">Food Your Way</a> on how to build a good salad. I know I will be referring to this to get out of my salad rut!<br />
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