Tuesday, July 20, 2010

a few things . . .

The other day I was sifting through my new issue of Better Homes and Gardens when I came across a smoothie recipe I had to try. I'm a sucker for a new smoothie recipe.  What, you are too?  Ok, I'll share it with you then.  It's really quite delicious!! 
 Ingredients:
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I used fat free frozen vanilla yogurt)
1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple (I used canned pineapple)
1/4 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
1/4 cup orange juice (I used 1% milk and I used about 1/2-1 cup)

Blend everything in a blender.  Top with blueberries and/or pineapple if desired.

Yum, yum!  You really should give this a try.  Spinach and blueberries...can't beat that!



Earlier this summer while garage selling (a favorite summer pastime), I found a scrabble game for super cheap (pennies, really).  I had been needing a new scrabble set since I raided ours and used all the scrabble tiles to make necklaces.  I may have done the same thing with this set.

Aren't they purdy though?  This is my favorite batch I've made.  This reminds me, Jana Banana, I owe you one of these from way back when.  Will you comment on the blog or email me which one you would like.

I'm willing to trade one of these scrabble necklace tiles for something in return...like say...a mixed CD perhaps...a yummy treat....one of your homemade craft items, etc.  Let me know if you are interested. :-)


Lastly, I present to you a recent sighting made during one of our drives around town. 


14 comments:

  1. Darling tiles...all I can say about the 4 wheeler & car seat...CRAZY WYOMINGNS (is that a word??)

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  2. Thanks for the recipe! I am a sucker too! The last pic was my favorite...only in Wyoming:)...too funny!

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  3. Yay! I will email you the one I want :) Thank you so much, they are sooo cute!

    I will have to try that smoothie recipe, I have some blueberries in my fridge right now that I really need to use! And that 4 wheeler/carseat is hilarious!!

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  4. Once again, you astound me with your creativity and sense of humor. Thanks for that awesome recipe! Can't wait to try it.

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  5. wow, that four-wheeler with the baby seat is craziness. you should send that into the fail blog. it's hilarious.

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  6. That smoothie sounds really good...I'm not sure Jared would go for it with the spinach in it.

    Your tiles are way cute! I wish I was crafty like that!

    That four wheeler is awesome! Who would do that to their kid? Crazy people!

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  7. Ooooooo I want a scrabble tile necklace! What can we trade? They are so lovely and fun! I've got ummm....photography? Wish I could ship food!

    My problem with most smoothie recipes is that they call for bananas and every time I smell a banana, I throw up. Lol, seriously. So I just always stick with peaches, strawberries, oranges, and fat free cool whip. Delicious everytime! :-)

    I LOOOOOOVEEEE the 4wheeler picture!!!

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  8. Mmmmmm...smoothies....

    Oh, and that four wheeler? It screams redneck! AWESOME!

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  9. I'm definitly going to try those smoothies, I have so much spinach from the garden and that seems like a perfect solution on how to use it up.

    Response to your response: Most of the time I just don't feel the need to cry, however on the few occasions when it happens, I make sure I am by myself. I don't know, just too weird and embarrassing otherwise. Also, it had never occurred to me to sell the cook book. Haha, I would be more than happy to email you some recipes for free, or even print out a compilation and mail them to you. Don't be silly about paying for one though! = )

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  10. You are so creative Jen...I love them!!!

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  11. The necklaces are amazing--you have excellent taste. Love the 4-wheeler, I'm getting some good ideas from that.

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  12. I want to trade something for a cool necklace.. I am trying to think what i can trade.. I can crochet hats do need one? or make a super fun blanket or I can make a cute long skirt ... let me know

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  13. I REALLY REALLY want one!!!! I will trade you a great weekend in Boulder (horses back riding,ranch stuff, animals, whatever you want to do) for a tile!!!! PLEASE :)

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