Happy Easter!

;-)  -Marci

Vegan Crackers

Thanks to The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook, I've discovered this wonderful recipe for vegan crackers.  Perfect for my goals in 2013.

The recipe calls for specific seeds, but you know me.  I just used what I had on hand.  I used equal parts:  lentils, broccoli and mung bean seeds for sprouting, pinto beans, hulled sunflower seeds and a four grain oatmeal. 

Cover the seeds with water and let soak overnight in the fridge, so the seeds are softened.  The recipe doesn't mention herbs, but I have a couple of greenhouses.  So some herbs were snipped from them.

I chose garlic, sage, thyme and rosemary. 

I used my food processor to pure' the softened seeds along with the herbs.

Next, the pure' is scooped onto a cookie sheet and given a generous sprinkle of sea salt. 

They are baked in a 200 degree oven until dehydrated.  Happy, healthful snacking thanks to The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook!

I hope you reach all your goals for 2013!  ;-)  -Marci

Tuesday Tunes, Teddy Bear

Tuesday Tunes is a great linky party where you share a song or two!  'Pretty fun, huh?  I think so!  There are so many types of music I enjoy, sometimes it's hard for me to choose just one.

This week one of my sisters is celebrating her birthday.  She loves Elvis! 
(BTW, I'm the baby in this picture.)

 

In her honor, I am linking an Elvis song.  I like him, too!

 

 

This is a fun one for dancing, don't ya think? 

 

;-)  -Marci

 

Featured at We Made That

I have been featured at We Made That !  Well, OK...  Ivan and his cookie recipe are the real stars!
 

 

Spoiled Pup Recipe

Hop over to We Made That !  Tracey has the cutest lil chefs EVER, and their sweet Prada doggie is in charge of quality assurance!

;-)  -Marci

Easter Basket

Easter is just around the corner.  Would you like to see my idea for baskets this year?

The Pattern is from Anna at Noodlehead .  I love, LOVE, LOVE this pattern, especially the nice big pockets across the front.

You might remember some of the fabric from my post about the Bassinet .  I thought it would be nice to have a functional basket after the holiday to organize socks or maybe hair bows.  Won't it be cute setting on her dresser?
 



 

Here's a picture of the back and how it would look without the pocket. 

And, here it is, loaded for Easter.  Do you think she'll like it? 

(If you would like to see her brother's basket , click HERE !)

 

;-)  -Marci

Doodles

I don't consider myself an artist, but doodling is something I enjoy. These books caught my eye on Crafter's Choice . There is lots of info, but basically, these books taught me to doodle.  And then, doodle my doodles. How fun!  

 

 

Here are some of my efforts.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  ;-)

Wordless Sewing Project

...

  

;-)  -Marci

Adorned from Above Blog Hop #43

I want to thank everyone who shared with last week's Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop 43.  I love seeing all of your posts.  I also want to thank everyone who participated in the giveaway for the Hand Knit Cowl from Dream by Debi.  I can not tell you how much I appreciate your participation.  I would like to congratulate Karen R. the winner of the cowl.

 

Welcome to Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop 44.   We have two Co-Hosts today and I hope that you will visit and follow their blogs also.  I love reading both of them.  I would like to give them both a big welcome.

Marci from Stone Cottage Adventures
and 
Suzan from Simply Vintageous ..... by Suzan

 

Now this weeks giveaway is a $50.00 Visa Gift Card.  Enter below.

Now onto the featured bloggers from last weeks party.  Please take a look at their posts.  They are truly amazing and all of you picked them.  These are the most viewed posts for the last four parties.

 

Featured Bloggers - Adorned From Above Blog Hop 43

 

 

1.  He Is Risen Wood Plaque from DeDe at Design Decor

 

2.  Voluptuous Evening of Serene Splendor from Leovi at Abstract Photos

 

3.  Chick Pops from Linda at Crafts Ala Mode

 

4.  Easter Rice Crispy Treats from Sheila at Sweet Southern Crafts

 

 

5.  French Beaded Flowers From Elizabeth at The Porcelain Rose

 

6.  Laundry Room Reveal from Kaysi at Keeping It Simple

 

7.  Too Much from Gail at 1 Minute Bible Love Notes

 

8.  Crab Cheese Triangles Recipes from Bonnie at The Domesticated Princess

 

Congratulations to all of this weeks featured bloggers.  Grab a button from the Side Bar.

 

So on to this weeks party.  The rules are easy.

 

1.  Follow all hosts in some way (GFC, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter, or Linky Followers )

 

2.  Anything goes with posts. ( recipes, parties, etsy shops, crafts, inspirational writing, absolutely anything.  Just make it family friendly )

 

3.  Comment on other posts.  It is a party.  Get to know your fellow bloggers.  I have met some of the nicest people at the parties, including some of my co-hosts.

 

4.  All featured posts will be pinned on Pinterest, so by linking with this party you are giving me permission to pin your projects.

 

5.  Also the party now runs from 9:00PM on Tuesdays through 11:59PM on Sundays.

 

We hope you have fun at this week's party.  We all love hearing from you, so we love your comments.

 

Now let's party

 

Have a great week.
Debi, Charly, Marci and Suzan

This is where we party. Click to see all the parties.

Warrior Child

There is one fun party at Holli's Hoots and Hollers !! Choose a song and link up! 



Tal & Acacia.  Warrior Child.

Psalm 23.  Holly Starr

;-)  -Marci

Being Thankful...

Many of you read about our  Exciting News and then our Horrible Day .

 

There was a moment when I was staring out our dining room window crying, when my Handsome Husband suggested I write Thank You notes.  He is a wise man.

 

 

Expressing gratitude during this difficult time has been a healing balm.

 

God has sent angel after angel with just the needed item at just the right time. On several occasions, the angel was someone we had never met. While Thank You notes have been written, they just don't seem like quite enough. 

 

 

Thank you to everyone who has prayed for our family.  Thank you to the ones who have donated items or money.  Thank you for calling just to check on us and to say "I love you".  Thank you most of all to the ones who have hugged those precious children.  We are truly grateful.

 

Thank you!  ;-)  -Marci

 

'Got Eggs?

Have you met Dahlia and Hyacinth?  Our two youngest hens. 

 

Aren't they pretty? 

 

 

With the sweet hens living in our backyard, we are always looking for egg recipes.  Check out my RECIPES page to see some of our other faves.

There is also LOTS of dill in the greenhouse! 

 

Deviled Eggs are a great way to use both eggs and dill!

A nice big handful of Dill
6 Hard Boiled Eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard


 The dill needs to be finely chopped, but save a little for garnish. I use a slap chopper thing from Pampered Chef.  Cut the eggs in half and pop the yolks into a bowl.  Mash and stir the yolks with the rest of the ingredients.  Scoop the yolk mixture back into the egg whites and garnish. 

We love these on weekends!  They are a great side dish or snack! 

;-)  -Marci

Spring Blog Walk

Welcome to A Spring Blog Walk

We now have 11 Blogs participating and we are so excited to share our fun posts with you.

Linda from Crafts Ala Mode is sharing Butterflies for Spring

Debi from Adorned From Above - Fun Easter Candy Recipes

Myrna and Joye from The Busy Bees are sharing 10 S.O.S (Salads of Spring) Ideas

Marci from Stone Cottage Adventures With A Garden Tour

 Kathy from  Life On Lakeshore Drive is sharing Spring Fever Craft Ideas

Nichi from The Mandatory Mooch sharing her Blooming Oreo Desert

Diana From Diana Rambles - Easter Candy Bark

Evelyn from My Turn For Us - Spring is Baby Goats

Lorraine from Cooking For The Seven Dwarfs Chocolate Cupcake With Blackberry Frosting

Deby from So Sew Easy With My Cute Spring and Easter Sewing Ideas

Tammy from One More Time Events With Easter Moss Centerpiece and Wreath

The  Spring Blog Walk will be in the sidebar of each blog starting March 15th for 1 month.

We hope you take a walk on through each post and see what fun things are happening out there.

If you would like to participate in our next Blog Walk
send one of us an email and we will add you to the list.
Linda, Debi, Myrna, Joye, Marci, Kathy, Nichi, Diana, Evelyn, Lorraine, Deby, and Tammy

A Garden Tour

Spring is just around the corner!  I love garden tours.  Shall we walk through last year's garden? 

Yes, please!

Let's look at  Early Spring Blossoms

and maybe even  More Spring Flowers

 

 

Did you know that Hollyhocks just might help you Mind Your Manners?

 

 

What about  Daylilies ?  They are so versatile!

 

 

So, How Does Your Garden Grow?  I'd love to hear all about it!

 

 

 Thank you for visiting my garden.  Will you please tell me about yours?

;-)  -Marci

Tuesday Tunes, Yahweh by Tal & Acacia

There is one fun party at Holli's Hoots and Hollers !! Choose a song or two and link up!  Here's my choice for the week. 

Yahweh by Tal & Acacia is such a beautiful song. 

Thank you, Holli and Lauren !  I have had so much fun with these weekly music choices.  Can anyone tell me how to add a play list to my blog?

;-) -Marci

As Spring Approaches

Please remember...

 

;-)  -Marci

Weekend Meet & Greet #17

Welcome back to Meet & Greet Blog Hop!  Join in, meet some fellow bloggers, greet them with comments, and grow your blog with new friends!

Interested in being a Co-Host?

Send an email to 2justByou(at)gmail(dot)com with "Co-Host" in the subject line for consideration!

 

 Meet Everyone!  This week’s fun question is: If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

 

*Hosts*

Kim - from 2 just B you: I don't think I'd change my name. If I was forced to, like for the witness protection program or something, then I'd change it to something common. Common names are easy to remember.

Laurie - from Created By Laurie: I have always liked the sound of names that end with a “n”. I love the name Katelyn for a girl, which I would probably take if I had to change.

 

*Co Host*

Marci – from Stone Cottage Adventures: This question makes me laugh! I am the youngest child of six. Here are our names *in order* from oldest to youngest: Sharon, Steve, Karen, Mike, Laura and (me) Marcelle. So, I mean like, which of these things doesn't belong here? Oh, yeah... That would be Marcelle. I've kidded our parents about it many times. I'm convinced my name is actually Sarah. Sharon, Karen, Laura, Sarah. That's better! ;-)

 

*Featured Guest*

Carissa– from Lillies and Silk: I would change my name to Addison.

 

If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?

 

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Horrible Day

Last week our daughter's gorgeous little girl was born.  What joy!  On Monday she saw her doctor who confirmed what we already knew.  Our beautiful granddaughter is perfect! 

Well, this week has been horrible.  Thankfully, no one was injured.  Our daughter's home was destroyed by fire.  We are so grateful everyone is OK.  Recovered items have been minimal.

The family consists of my daughter and her husband, their six year old son, 18 month old daughter and one week old baby girl.  We keep kissing and hugging those children, glad they are healthy and spunky. 

No one was hurt.  We can deal with the rest, but these are tough times.  Will you please pray for our family?

;-)  -Marci

The Great Blog Train #3

All Aboard!!!

The Great Blog Train

A monthly blog hop departing from your online train station on the first Wednesday of every month!

The railway and trains helped build North America and brought people together.We want this blog hop to bring people together – we designed it so that nobody will be left out.Don’t worry if you are late boarding this train.Even the caboose will be chugging down the tracks to new relationships because the very last entry will receive a feature next month! Along with the caboose, I'll be choosing a blog to feature, too!

Chugga chugga! Chugga chugga! Toot! Toot!

What a wonderful first month! Thank you to everyone who hopped on board!

Remember to join the fun even if you are running a little late. The last entry will receive the Caboose Feature!

February's Caboose and featured blog happens to be:

Sweet Love and Ginger

Congratulations JC (a.k.a. Jessica)! She is a civil engineer with “back country roots” and an Irish heritage. She loves the outdoors, is an avid reader and hopes to travel the world. The recipes that she shares on her blog are mouthwatering!

RULES

1. In order to link up to the “The Great Blog Train” you must first connect to the Locomotive.Please follow all 3 of the hosts by at least one of the following options: GFC, Twitter, Pinterest, Bloglovin, Linky, Networked Blogs or Facebook. Then leave us a comment telling us how you followed so that we can come back & visit you!The 3 hostesses are:

Angie

ME! Marci

Helen

2. Now link up your family friendly blog to the train (please only use your homepage – not a specific post)

3. And last but not least connect to the boxcar in front of you (the person who entered before you).Stop by that person’s blog, have a look around and leave a comment letting them know that you stopped in!

 

Now you have your ticket and are ready to board the rest of the train! – If you want to visit other boxcars you may do so now!

Enjoy your travels!

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