Herb jellies

This weekend I will be trying out some herb jellies. Basil was suggested, definitely making Lavender Jelly, hibiscus, rosemary and bergamot if I can find the Bergamot leaves,,,I will try to remember to take pics along the way, but will def take finished product pics, I think it will sell well at Mt Charleston if I taste them out!!

160 Uses for Coconut Oil

Personal Hygiene/Body

1.   Age Spots (also known as liver spots) – applying coconut oil directly to the age spot will help it fade.

2.   After Shave – coconut oil will help heal your skin after shaving without clogging pores. Great for razor burn!

3.   Baldness – apply three times a day to affected area of hair loss. Coconut oil supports cell regeneration.

4.   Birth Marks – can be used after a laser removal treatment to aid in healing. Can also be applied after an apple cider vinegar treatment to help support and aid the fading process.

5.   Body Scrub – mix coconut oil and sugar together and rub all over! Rinse off and your skin will be super soft! You can add in essential oils if you would like a specific smell.

6.   Bruises – applied directly to the bruise, coconut oil enhances the healing process by reducing swelling and redness.

7.   Bug Bites – when applied directly to a bug bite, coconut oil can stop the itching and burning sensation as well as hasten the healing process.

8.   Burns – apply to burn site immediately and continue applying until healed. Will reduce the chances of permanent scarring and promotes healing.

9.   Chapstick – just rub a little into lips and it not only acts as a softening agent but it also has an SPF of about 4 so you get a little protection!

10. Cradle Cap – having issues with dry skin on your baby’s scalp? Coconut oil will not only nourish your baby’s skin, it also helps eliminate cradle cap. Just rub a teaspoon onto scalp daily.

11. Dandruff – coconut oil soaks into the scalp moisturizing dry skin and relieves symptoms of dandruff. It also helps to control oil secretion from the scalp, another leading cause of dandruff.

12. Deodorant – coconut oil alone can be used as a deodorant, but even more effective in combination with cornstarch/arrowroot powder and baking soda!

13. Diaper Salve – very comforting on a rashy bum with no harsh chemicals. Also safe for cloth diapers.

14. Exfoliator – coconut oil mixed with sugar or sea salt is a very nourishing and effective exfoliator and safe to use all over the body.

15. Eye cream – apply under the eyes to reduce puffiness, bags and wrinkles. Use on the lids in the evening.

16. Face Wash/ Soap – mix equal parts coconut oil with olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil and castor oil and use in place of soap when washing your face. Wet face, rub oil in and leave on for two minutes, rinse and pat dry. One teaspoon should be adequate.

17. Hair conditioner/ Deep Treatment - use as a leave-in hair conditioner by applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to your ends and then running your fingers through your hair to distribute the rest! For a deeper treatment, rub in a tablespoon of coconut oil onto your dry scalp and gently work through to the ends. Put a shower cap on to prevent transfer onto bed linens and leave on overnight.

18. Hair Gel/ Defrizzer – rub a little between your palms and either scrunch into hair (for curly hair) or finger comb in through from scalp to ends (for wavy/straight hair).

19. Healing - when applied on scrapes and cuts, coconut oil forms a thin, chemical layer which protects the wound from outside dust, bacteria and virus. Coconut oil speeds up the healing process of bruises by repairing damaged tissues. Plus, it smells a heck-of-a-lot better than anything from the pharmacy.

20. Lubricant – it is an all-natural, perfectly safe personal lubricant. Not compatible with latex!

21. Makeup Remover – use a cotton swab and a dab of coconut oil and you would be amazed at how well it works!

22. Massage Oil – pretty simple; grab some and rub!

23. Moisturizer – simply scoop some out of the jar and apply all over your body, including neck and face.

24. Mole Remover – when applied after an apple cider vinegar compress for several weeks, moles have been known to “slide off” or just disappear.

25. Nipple Cream – works great to nourish cracked, sore or dry nipples. Apply to a cotton ball and leave on your nipples between feedings.

26. Oily Skin Fix – prone to oily skin or an oily T-zone? Use a pea sized amount underneath makeup or alone to reduce the appearance of oil.

27. Pre Shampoo Treatment for Hair – rub a little into scalp and hair before shampooing. This is especially useful for those with course or frizzy hair.

28. Pre-Shave – coconut oil will prep skin for the pending damage caused by shaving.

29. Skin Problems – coconut oil relieves skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema.

30. Stretch Mark Cream – coconut oil is great at nourishing damaged skin. It may not be the magic stretch mark cure but it will help.

31. Sun Burn Relief – rub liberal amounts of coconut oil into the affected area.

33. Swimmers Ear – mix garlic oil and coconut oil and put a few drops in affected ear for about 10 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day and it usually works within one or two days.

34. Tattoo Healing and Moisturizer – continued use of coconut oil on tattoos will help keep the pigment from fading. Used on new tattoos, coconut will hasten the healing process and decrease the chance of infection.

35. Toothpaste – there are numerous recipes out there but I just mix coconut oil and baking soda and dab a little of the mix on my toothbrush.

36. Wrinkle Prevention and Wrinkle Reducer – rubbing coconut oil on winkles and sagging skin helps strengthen the connective tissues to bring back that youthful look!

General Health and Wellness

37. Breastfeeding – for breastfeeding moms, consuming 3 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil daily will enrich the milk supply. 

38. Bones and Teeth – coconut oil aids in the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to better development of bones and teeth.

39. Digestion - the saturated fats in coconut oil help control parasites and fungi that cause indigestion and other digestion related problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. The fat in coconut oil also aids in the absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, making you healthier all around.

40. Energy Boost – coconut oil boosts energy and endurance making it a great supplement for athletes as well as those needed a quick pick me up.

41. Fitness - coconut oil has been proven to stimulate your metabolism, improve thyroid function, and escalate energy levels, all of which help decrease your unwanted fat while increasing muscle.

42. Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose making it great for both diabetics and non-diabetic.

43. Lung Function – increases the fluidity of cell surfaces.

44. Nausea – rub some coconut oil on the inside for the wrist and forearm to calm an upset stomach.

45. Nose bleeds - coconut oil can prevent nose bleeding that is caused by sensitivity to weather such as extreme heat and extreme cold. This condition happens when the nasal passages become dry because of cold or dry air resulting to burns and cracks in the mucus membranes so bleeding happens. To prevent this just put coconut oil in you nostrils. Coat your finger with coconut oil and then lie down and coat your finger inside your nose. Doing this will strengthen and protect the capillaries in the nasal passages. A Vitamin C supplement will also help prevent nose bleeding.

46. Oil pulling with coconut oil offers a two for one health benefit!

47. Stress Relief - relieve mental fatigue by applying coconut oil to the head in a circular, massaging motion. The natural aroma of coconuts is extremely soothing thus helping to lower your stress level.

48. Vitamin and nutrient absorption

49. Weight loss - the saturated fats contribute to weight loss and controlling cravings. Also increases metabolic rate.

Health Problems (when taken internally it is known for aiding, preventing, relieving or even curing these health issues)

50. Acid reflux/indigestion aid if taken after a meal

51. Adrenal fatigue

52. Allergies 

53. Alzheimer’s/Dementia

54. Asthma, even in children

56. Bowel function

57. Bronchial Infections

58. Cancer (has been shown to prevent colon and breast cancer in some laboratory 
     tests)

59. Candida Albicans

60. Cholesterol - improves HDL ('good' cholesterol) to LDL ('bad' cholesterol) 
     ratio in people with high cholesterol

61. Chronic Fatigue

62. Crohns Disease and resulting inflammation

63. Circulation/feeling cold all the time

64. Colds and Flus

65. Constipation

66. Cystic Fibrosis

67. Depression

68. Diabetes - helps keep blood sugar levels stable and/or helps with 
     cravings

69. Dysentery

70. Eczema – in addition to taking it internally, many have success applying 
     it externally, but some don't

71. Edema

72. Energy boost

73. Epilepsy (known to reduce epileptic seizures)

74. Fever Support

75. Flaky, Dry Skin

76. Gallbladder disease and pain

77. Gas

78. H. pylori

79. Head Lice

80. Heart Disease (protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis)

81. Hemorrhoids (can applied externally or internally twice a day)

82. HIV

83. Hot Flashes

84. Hyperthyroidism

85. Immune System Builder

86. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

87. Jaundice

88. Kidney Disease

89. Kidney Stones (aids in dissolving them)

90. Liver Disease

91. Lung Disease

92. Malnutrition

93. Mental Clarity

94. Menstruation Relief regarding pain/cramps and heavy blood flow

95. Migraines (with regular use)

96. Mononucleosis

97. Osteoporosis

98. Pancreatitis

99. Parasites

100. Periodontal Disease and tooth decay

101. Prostate Enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

102. Rickets

103. Skin problems

104. Scurvy

105. Stomach Ulcers

106. Toenail fungus

107. Thrush

108. Thyroid Function (regulates an overactive or underactive thyroid)

109. Ulcerative Colitis

110. Underactive thyroid gland - results have shown subsequent thyroid 
       blood tests becoming normal after ingesting coconut oil daily

111. Urinary Tract Infections (Bladder Infections)

Health Problems (when applied topically it is known for aiding, relieving, or even curing these health issues)

112. Acne

113. Allergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief. The 
      pollen will cling to the oil.

114. Athletes foot

115. Back pain/sore muscles

116. Boils and cysts

117. Canker sores

118. Cellulite

119. Circumcision healing 

120. Decongestant – rub coconut oil on the chest and under the nose when 
       congested from a cold or allergies

121. Ear infection – place a few drops inside the ear twice daily for relief from 
       pain. Also fights the infection itself.

122. Genital Warts (through topical application over 6 weeks, and coconut oil 
       enemas twice a day depending on the location of the warts)

123. Gum Disease and Gingivitis (use as a toothpaste or rub directly on 
       gums or use in 'pulling' )

124.Herpes (applied topically and taken internally)

125.Hives (reduces the itch and swelling

126. Pink eye (applied around and in the eye)

127. Ringworm

128. Toothache

129. Warts

 Cooking

130. Butter Substitute - use 1 cup to 1 cup ratio when replacing butter in 
      recipes with coconut oil.

131. Nutritional Supplement – melt and add to smoothies.

132. Replacement for butter/lard/Crisco/PAM in its solid form for greasing 
      pans, pie crusts, etc.

133. Replacement for various oils in liquid form – baking, cooking, sautéing,
      etc.

Pets/Animals

Check with your veterinarian but the recommended dosage for animals is 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice daily.

134. Aids healing of digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel syndrome 
      and colitis

135. Aids in arthritis or ligament problems

136. Aids in elimination of hairballs and coughing

137. Applied topically, promotes the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry  
      skin and hair, bites and stings

138. Clears up skin conditions such as eczema, flea allergies, contact 
      dermatitis, and itchy skin

139. Disinfects cuts and promotes wound healing

140. Great for dogs and cats for general wellness. Just add a teaspoon to 
       their water bowl daily.

141. Helps prevent or control diabetes

142. Helps sedentary dogs feel energetic

143. Helps reduce weight, increases energy

144. Improves digestion and nutrient absorption

145. Makes coats become sleek and glossy, and deodorizes doggy odor

146. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been shown to improve brain 
        energy metabolism and decrease the amyloid protein buildupthat 
       results in brain lesions in older dogs.

147. Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including candida

148. Reduces allergic reactions and improves skin health

149. Reduces or eliminates bad breath in dogs

150. Regulates and balance insulin and promotes normal thyroid function

Other Uses for Coconut Oil

151. Chewing Gum in Hair Remover – just rub some coconut oil over the 
       stuck chewing gum, leave in for about 30 minutes, then roll the gum 
       between your fingertip. Voila! It’s out!

152. Goo Gone - just mix equal parts coconut oil and baking soda into a 
       paste. Apply to the “sticky” area and let it set for a minute. Then scrub 
       off with an old toothbrush or the scrubby side of a sponge.

153. Insect repellent – mix coconut oil with peppermint oil extract and rub it 
       all over exposed skin. Keeps insects off better than anything with DEET! 
       Tons safer too.

154. Moisturizing and cleaning leather products

155. Oiling wood cutting boards and wood bowls

156. Polishing Bronze - all you have to do is rub a little oil into a cotton 
       towel and then wipe down the statue. It cleans and helps deepen the 
       color of your bronze.

157. Polish Furniture - coconut oil with a little bit of lemon juice to polish 
      wood furniture. However, I recommend you test it first on a very small, 
      unobtrusive part of your furniture to make sure it works the way you’d like.

158. Seasoning animal hide drums

159. Seasoning cookware

160. Soap making – coconut oil can be used as one of the fats in soap.
161. make lotion bars with equal parts Coconut oil,beeswax & shea butter, melt & pour into cupcake liners to cool. Rub all over for soft skin




I took these ideas from all over the net and Pinterest

Pinterest.....

OK So at first I saw Pinterest as a complete waste of time but ,,,,,NOW,,,,I have made so many things from Ideas on this 'waste of time'  Starting with cinnamon rolls in the waffle maker,OH MY GOODNESS!!YUMMY, Then I made my own deodorant with Coconut oil & baking soda, like only 20 cents per container!!Also detergent was made, Excellent & cheep! Bibs & Burp rags, Tye  Dye shirts,My Side/Your Side Pillow cases, Hash browns in the waffle iron, A hot pad into a curling iron travel holder,Salad in a jar,T shirt necklaces, Eggs both boiled and baked in the oven,Meat loaf cake for april fools day, canned Butter(YES I said Butter!! )Oh My! Over night no cook oatmeal/fruit breakfast in a jar, Watermelon Jam!! Fire starters from dryer lint in tp tubes,Lemonade concentrate...the boys will accept nothing else now!!Fixed my jeans zipper with a key chain circle,no slip hangers, bibs made from grandpa's shirt,skirts made of men's neckties,bread in the crockpot(fail) Koolaid dying yarn(fail) Fairies in a jar(Fail), homemade antibacterial ointment,pizza grilled cheese,3 kinds of yummy pasta salad,lots of chicken recipes and i have dozens of ideas pinned for future trying!! So it isn't really a waste of time, I have broadened my horizons, fed the family and even got some food stored!! Long live Pinterest

Summer of Canning

This past few months I have canned more things than i think I have canned in my whole life! I got into the groove of canning & it no longer was a chore, I canned something every weekend since May!! There was of course fruit jams, dilly beans & pickles. The pickles were a bit of a let down but I have learned that you MUST slice off the tips of the cukes before pickling them. For some reason they get soggy if you don't. Lesson learned but my wonderful hubby Mark eats them anyway. I also did Bread & butter pickles for the first time ever(still cannot eat them tho) Mark asked & I did them for him. I have gotten quite good at Salsa and even sell it at my craft fairs!! We have to say we eat at least 5 jars a week!! Nothing better than fresh tomato salsa!. BountifulBaskets.org has helped me make all kinds of goodies. It is a fresh fruit & veggie co~op I participate in every week!! $16.50 & I get 2 big baskets of fruit & veggies a week!! We never know what is in the baskets that I get up VERY (4am) on Saturdays to help unload the truck, sort & load up baskets for everyone to pick up!! I love watching the faces of all those early risers when they see what is in the baskets!! There's always something different, I learned about Jerusalem artichokes, anise, Jicama and a few other things. we all talk about the odd things and learn from others who know what it is!! Fun times!!
This coming year I plan on a garden so I might not get weekly baskets if I can grow my own food!! I also want to try chickens if I can talk Mark into them. Some neighbors have them and I would love to be able to have my own fresh eggs too!! We'll see!!
Right now my food storage is brimming with salsa, jams, tomato sauce,dilly beans, pickles and a couple dozen jars of dilly asparagus.  My friend has told me she will show me how to use my pressure canner so I see meats & veggies in jars in my near future.
It's been a good summer & will be a tasty winter!!

Well I have been quite busy lately,

 I am making the most of Summer fruit by making Jam almost every weekend & I have learned to make Salsa this year!! ^ I am making Tote bags out of Quilt squares and they are so very cute!!
Oh yes, I am still making Fleece Blankets & knifty knitting hats!! AND still making the beaded necklaces out of Amber !! Dang I am busy!! AND I am working 4 days now too!! Now if I can get my house to miraculously clean itself, I will be fine!

This weekend is Goodsprings Daze!! I have a craft booth and hopefully will sell some things!! October 8th there will be the Sandy Valley Craft fair & I always do well there!

Remembering

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer. (Daddy never wore his white shoes before this day.) Everyone gathers to have BBQs and sometimes too much to drink. Major businesses have big sales, best time to get new furniture or a new outfit,Sadly Police set up drunk driving hot spots to get those that over-indulgent, but what is this holiday really? It is a day to remember those who died for our freedom, those who fought an enemy we may never know, those who spent years of their lives away from family and loved ones! I was born during the Korean War while my dad, who was lucky enough to be home for my birth, was fighting on foreign soil! I thank him and my Uncle Jim Schneider, Uncle Bob Schneider and so many people who I know that fought in this war as well as the Viet Nam war, and the Iran/Iraq was and now the was in Afghanistan. Back in the beginning of the Viet Nam war I got a metal bracelet with the name Kevin Anderson on it, It was all the rage to have these bracelets with soldiers names on them, Turned out this young man had worked at my local A & P supermarket and sadly died over there. I was devastated as a young girl. I had never really met him but the connection was there… Thank you Kevin Anderson, for your service!! I stop and thank anyone who is in soldier garb for their service whenever I see them.
My only regret on this Memorial Day is that I am not back in NY to lay flowers on my Daddy’s grave, My mom is there also and I wish the same for her. I can only hope that some Boy Scout troop has taken it upon itself to lay flowers or Flags on ALL the graves. I miss you Daddy and thank you for the service to your country! Thank you also to any service member who reads this!! Thank a service member the next time you see them for the freedoms you enjoy!!

Spring Fling Craft Fair

So I signed up for the SpringFling craft fair in SandyValley at the Keystone center, but then I thought, Knit hats & Scarves might not sell too well in the springtime,so,,,,,,,I stole an idea from a fashion show I went to!! Lets just say I am tuned into the spring & summer fashions!! Let's just say "you'll FLIP over my newest creations" & "You won't be a FLOP on the fashion scene" Come visit my booth & see what I have for sale!! May 1, Saturday Keystone Center, Sandy Valley NV!! There will be other booths full of crafts, snacks, bakery items, & Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner!!

Finally! a Diagnosis!!

OK so I went to the DR and then to the X-ray and then called the dr and "nurse' said oh nothing on the x-ray, but I insisted on seeing the dr anyway, so I get an appt and get in to see him and lo and behold, he said from the x-rays I have degenerative arthritis AKA Osteoarthritis!! I told him I called and the nurse said nothing to worry about, He told me to ALWAYS speak to him, not the nurse!! Ok so now we know what it is and he changed my pain meds to something that works!! Tramadol is my new best friend!! It relieves the pain and doesn't make me groggy!! OH happy day!! I am continuing with my vitamin regime adding a few joint healthy vits and continuing to lose the weight! Dr sez every lb I lose is 5 lbs of pressure off my knee!! So I have lost 150 lbs of pressure off my knee so far!! Ya for me and I can't wait to lose more! Clothes are looser,everything is getting more comfortable too. Will start doing exercises for the knees to try to help relieve even more pain! A good nights sleep is wonderful and the wondering of what's wrong with me is gone(read this as NO CANCER)
Gettin old is tough but it's better than the alternative!!

Pain

Used to be I would take an asprin and sleep all night! Now I take an Ibuprofen 800, Soma and warm milk and I am up at 4 am!! What gives? This knee problem has to have an end soon. Dr sent me for x~rays friday and need to talk to him about the results tomorrow,,,it's always there in the back of my mind,,,, maybe thats why I am awake still. Well can't wait till tomorrow!,,,I think,

Camping!

Well we went on the annual Easter camp trip up to Sunnyside NV to fish, camp and enjoy each other's company!! We had all kinds of weather, Sun everyday for a bit, Rain some of the time, wind alot of the time and hail and snow on the last day!! But they caught fish and we cooked and camped and ate and knitted and yakked for 4 days! Got to see niece Kaitlin & nephew Tyler for the first time in a few years, older but just as cute as ever! Hunter terrorized everyone with his fun antics, I say terrorize in a nice way!! He's a cutie pie for sure!! Crista & Jr were great to have around!! We missed Uncle Billy & Piper a lot and talked about them! Crista wanted to know why he can't come fishing with us, I had to tell her they lived too far away & she decided he should come next year coz they came a long way to go camping so He should too!!!Gotta love the innocence of children!3 campers, 3 boats &14 people ranging from 1 1/2 to 70 something! WE HAD FUN!!!

Update of Resolutions

OK this year I vow:
To read my scriptures EVERYDAY DOING THIS!!
Not go to town on all my days off,DOING THIS TOO
Finish all the hats on looms waiting to be done,DONE!
Not to buy anymore yarn till I empty at least one basket,WELL, BOUGHT ANOTHER BASKET *_*
Give away at least one hat a week.DOING THIS!
Tell my hubby I love him more often,EVERYDAY, MANY TIMES OVER
Talk to my children more often,TRYING!
& be a better person everyday!YOU TELL ME!

KNEES

Awhile back my knees started hurting, couldn't get upright away from a kneeling position, so I prayed a bit more(on those knees) and they still didn't feel better. OK so I ignore the pain and carry on as usual...Mom showed me a fun thing when first standing up, stand there for a second, letting things settle, this works!! Still, it's tougher every week. I think ok it must be the weight, Thanx to my hubby, my friends and USANA, I start to lose weight, 27 lbs so far and , nope, the knees don't feel better, in fact they are getting worse, so I finally make an appointment for a dr. Having no insurance means a clinic, find one and can't get in till April 9th! But itis hurting to the point that I can't sleep and I decide to go to a quick care center, what a miserable mistake. I think that since it's a clinic too, it wont be expensive, well I only had $45 and they embarrassed me to death because its $75 for the visit but they ended taking my $ and will bill me for the balance,,ugh. Anyway the visit lasted 3 1/2 hours,5 mins of with a dr who said he could write me pain scrips "IF" I make payment beforehand(?????) He said it "COULD" be a sprained ligament but since I dont have insurance he can't do a MRI (???) I leave there with my leg aced up and 2 scrips for pain meds,knowing I will be charged for the ace bandages too!!!
I will keep my clinic appt because I know I can't possibly be treated any worse than this UMC QuickCare. They already know I have no insurance.
It amazes me how when one part of our bodies doesn't work right, how out of whack the entire body is! Because the right knee hurts the most I have been favoring it and now my left calf has been cramping up at night! The Pain meds do help me sleep tho!!and sleeping makes me a happier person!!
Not having insurance stinks because I know now that dr.'s treat people differently when they dont have it!

Love my Family & Friends!

Just became overwhelmed with love for everyone I know!!People in my life have no idea what they do for me and how I feel about them. Sometimes I think back to times before and know in my heart that every single person has come into my life for a specific reason and tho I did not see it at the time, I know it was good! Thank you to EVERYONE who has ever stepped into this life of mine!Know that you are loved and cherished! I LOVE YOU!

Lazy Sundays

Today was one of those Sundays where I just didn't get up and motivated until it was too late to go to Church!! Hate when I do that but Mark was the same way too, both of us snoring away the morning! But I guess we just needed it!
I am embarking on a new thing. One of my customers works at a cancer care place not far from the bookstore and she came in while I was having lunch and making yet another hat. We got to talking and I told her I am a survivor and we (the seniors & I) had made hats for chemo patients and I was always making some for friends & family and she asked if I was willing to show how to her people. Well of course I said Yes, why not share my gift with others? I plan on leaving a bunch of yarn and some looms so someone else can do hats too, who knows maybe I will go back after the first time. I am pleased to be clean from cancer for almost 9 years now so why shouldn't I pay it back? Wish me luck!

New Years Resolution

OK this year I vow
To read my scriptures EVERYDAY,
Not go to town on all my days off,
Finish all the hats on looms waiting to be done,
Not to buy anymore yarn till I empty at least one basket,
Give away at least one hat a week.
Tell my hubby I love him more often,
Talk to my children more often,
& be a better person everyday!

Things I cannot live without!

1:My dear sweet loving HUSBAND Mark
2: FAMILY
3: Honda Ridgeline
4: Knitting!!
5: Friends
6:REQUIP!!!!!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year 2010, so is it two thousand ten or twenty ten? Either way I had certainly hoped for my hover car by now or maybe my automatic kitchen, ask for something and, blam, it's in front of us!! What about the room which turns into different experiences?? So much for the "FUTURE" Here it is and well, lets see, i do have that microwave that makes popcorn in a couple minutes or heats my hot cocoa in a min!! And how many times have I stood in front of it and thought, come on hurry!!
Anyway,,,,It started off a great year, we had Crista & Jr here overnight and celebrated Midnight New York time! Works for me and it worked for them too!! We took off in the morning for the craft store and got "stuff" to do, Painted, crafted and talked all afternoon, I love my grand kids! they are so creative and interesting. And as a BONUS, I now have multicolored bird house for Grandpa to hang up!! I think we used just about every color in the rainbow! And I do believe the trees are now big enough to actually hold a birdhouse! Ya for us.
This year has got to be better than last year, I am blessed still with a job, 3 days a week at the bookstore. Love the place! Mark's business has tanked a bit but he is always picking up work along the way, sometimes paid, sometimes bartered for something we need.too often as a favor. But we are surviving by the Grace of God! We love each other and have a paid for roof over our heads!! We try to keep the bills to a minimum and will survive!! Food Storage Is GOOD!! Thank you President Hinkley for drilling that into my head!!
Don't know if anyone ever reads these blogs, but they are merely for my own self,if no one else! Happy New Year 2010!!

Things about Mark & I

Mark and I met May 16th 1996 at Blueberry Hill restaurant, I had picked him out of a book at a dating agency, he ok'd the pick and we met! Spent 7 hours in the diner and talked about EVERYTHING!! I had no idea he had to travel home 45 mins and then turn around a few hours later to go to work at 6 am! Our next date was shorter but great and our third date was the movies Mission Impossible, with David and applebees after. Things rushed along and we were married on July 27, 1996~727, an airplane so he can remember. We have had our ups and downs but all in all its been so far a great ride!! We have blended the families and have 4 grand children.
Mark's business has slowed down but he has been finding work everywhere and is keeping busy, I am pleased that he is so handy and able to support our little family! I am working at Amber Unicorn books 3 days a week and am crazy busy on the weekends(wish that would stop) Mark is the Elder's Quorum President and I have just been released from the Relief society presidency( YAAAA) He is still looking forward to camping a few more times this winter, don't quite understand camping in the freezing cold, but he loves the solitary time, tho the last time he went he said he wished I was with him all alone in the mountains, aww I loved that thought! I am still hooked on yarn and am always knifty knitting hats!! Did some craft shows and made some $, enough to keep my addiction going!! We are a comfortable married couple that enjoy each others company most of the time!! We keep "things" alive too but that's too personal!! I love my life here in Goodsprings with the best guy around!!

Andrea Bocelli

Once again I won tickets from the KDWN radio station and Heidi Harris show! This time to see Andrea Bocelli!! Decided it was a good idea to take friend Karen because our freindship had waned lately and needed to be renewed!! Found out a few things about her too, but that's another story,,, Karen drove as my Requip makes me unable to drive after 8pm, the time of the concert! We left here at 6:15 pm and got gas, dropped Sarah at her friend's and hit the freeway, Oh my goodness!! Backed up on the exit ramp, backed up on Tropicana and it took 35 mins to go 2 miles,because everyone had to be in our lane to turn into the MGM and they were all in the wrong lane, Karen is as bad as me in no patience with jerks on the road and the so called 'nice' cars that let the fools in our lane!!! Anyway then had to park on the 5th level as the valet was full, the escalaters were broken and it was already 8:30!! Walked about 2 miles thru the casino, shops and hallways,,,finally got to the arena and there is crowds filing in , all late like us!! Funny lady takes our ticket saying, Andrea Bocelli didn't wait for you, Ha Ha! finally found our seats, some guy is in one of our seats goes oopps and moves,settle in for an AMAZING CONCERT!! Cried at various parts but it was GREAT!! We figured out during the intermission that karen and I have gone to more concerts together than with anyone else!! We saw Davey Jones,FREE I won tix,Chigago, Karen got freebies, Engelbert Humperdink, Karen's freebies, but was cancelled after we got in our seats, he was sick, and the this concert!! I have also won Bette Midler tix last summer and took Myrna.
Ok so we are on the way out of the arena like a herd of cattle, slow moving and only 2 sets of doors out!! took 35 mins to even get out of the shuffling madness, needless to say my meds make me weird on regular nights but here it is 11 pm and I am loopy by now!! We got ice cream at Haggen Daz~$16 bucks for 2 sundaes, walking out to the car I got all woozy and nauseas, that passed when we sat in the car, It took 5 mins to get to the freeway!YAA But on the way home I had her pull over and lost my sundae!! Darn,$8 bucks tossed on the side of the road! Karen is a great friend to have put up with me!!We had a great time cept for the traffic, herding and puking!! Hope I can win more concert tickets soon!!

Craft Fairs!

I have done very well at the craft fairs with my addictions!! At the PinkPeas openhouse/craft fair i sold a ton of hats and this past weekend at the Sandy Valley Culturati Craft Fair I sold hats, Fleece blankets and neck rests!! Made more than enough money to pay myself back for supplies and to continue the addiction!! A friend on FB said she added it all up and has 27 MILES of yarn and I do believe I have more than she has!! I just can't help myself!!! If I see the sale I have to have!!and have to have in all the colors!! Thrift stores are wonderful for yarn!! After spraying it all down with Lysol, I wind up balls and get to work, I am almost never without a project on the loom, There is one in the truck, one at work and 2 or 3 at home too!! At least this is a legal addiction!! Pat said our senior group needs more men's hats for the homeless so here is another opportunity for me to give back!! I am even knitting now ehile on the internet!! Cna't stand to wait for my dial-up to go from page to page!! Love to knit!!!