tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48509103489392611352024-03-14T00:32:56.772-04:00Excuse me at the table & pleasecrafts, sewing, decorating, photography & life, through my eyesstefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-83756007397608175902012-01-09T05:23:00.000-05:002012-01-09T05:23:01.755-05:00Personal Goals 2012<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/250935010457170744_8SVCh2H9_c.jpg"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250935010457170744/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">via</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">This is my ME year. I really want to focus on bettering myself so I can be a better person. I am thinking of making a nice framed goals list (both personal and house) and hanging them somewhere in the house so we can see them daily. Then I can just cross things off with a dry erase marker. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/250935010457108053_umvuhB9T_c.jpg" width="316" height="439"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250935010457108053/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">via</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">1. <strong>Healthier.</strong> This encompasses everything; mind, body & soul. Eat better. Work out. Drink more water. Get DRESSED. Wear makeup. Go to church. Moisturize.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">2. <strong>Business. </strong>Get photography business up and running and promote myself. Go to at least two conferences this year, and aim for three clients a month.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/250935010457072715_EK93OXIF_c.jpg" width="288" height="360"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250935010457170744/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">via</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">3. <strong>Blog. </strong>Blog. Blog. Blog. More. I really enjoy blogging. Even though I have not posted in decades, doesn’t mean I don’t read all my favorite blogs daily and get my creative juices flowing. I really want to participate more in blogging link parties and sponsorships. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">4. <strong>Craft.</strong> Crafts/sewing/knitting. Do at least one project a month. && BLOG about it. I have so many things I want to do, I just never set time to do it, so I am excited and eager to get going on things.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">5. <strong>Be more present.</strong> Often when I get home from work, I am ‘tired’ and don’t feel like doing anything. I want to stop doing nothing and start doing something, anything. I really want to set a schedule and set time when I get home from work to craft, blog and organize. I am really hoping I stick to this.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">6. <strong>Sleep less.</strong> Yes you heard me right. Take less naps. Wake up earlier on the weekends. I am not eliminating these things, I just want to <strong>be more present, healthier, do more crafts; </strong>and really that means sleeping less.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/250935010457033068_vkEGxGsZ_c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250935010457170744/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">via</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">7. <strong>Be more thoughtful. </strong>SEND BIRTHDAY CARDS. ON TIME. Remember anniversaries. Help those who have helped you. Etcetera.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">8. <strong>Save Money.</strong> This is a biggie. I really want to start saving money. & then we will be able to use it for the nest ‘rainy day.’</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/250935010457035658_HUwhGB93_c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250935010457170744/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">via</font></a></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-81895961366376960212012-01-06T17:20:00.001-05:002012-01-06T17:20:30.635-05:00House Goals 2012<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Last year, we did not do that great at our goals. See below.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/Capture.png"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Some things I really hoped we would have finished is the wall décor in the bedroom and get the fence for the yard so Emmy can roam free. Also, we can basically cross off the business because I am <em><strong>this</strong></em> close to having my photography business up and running along with website and blog, so I am super pumped about that.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I have more realistic and attainable goals for the house this year. I have already started because last night I tackled the bedroom closet. It is SO organized, and my <em><u>hope </u></em>is that we can keep it that way! We have tons of clothes to donate now, but I am looking for a more reputable place, I am thinking of a nearby shelter, but I have to do some investigating.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/Capture12.png"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I am very eager to start on the living room renovation. I think it will really help to make it feel a bit homier. I really want a swivel chair. Wicked bad. Kind of ironic seeing that I am convinced the reason I have sleeping problems to date is due to the fact my mother rocked me as a child.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I love new years. The feeling of rejuvenation and motivation. I really, truly <em>believe</em> I can accomplish these house goals. Hopefully this year proves true.</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-44698915647143712652011-11-27T21:21:00.001-05:002011-11-27T21:21:55.277-05:00Handmade Gift Exchange #2<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_3026.jpg" width="417" height="278"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I participated in <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/" target="_blank">Craftaholics Anonymous’</a> Handmade Gift Exchange again. I really enjoy doing it to get to know new bloggers and challenge myself. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_3024.jpg" width="471" height="314"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">This time around I met Kristina. After speaking with her via e-mail I found out that her room is painted pink, but her favorite color is purple and she really enjoys taking naps. I immediately knew I wanted to make her a blanket. I wanted something that she could incorporate into her bedroom. I really hope she liked it as much as I enjoyed making it. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_3022.jpg" width="377" height="566"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">The front is various patterns that are pink and purple, pieced together into a vertical square pattern. The back I just did purple fleece, so it is nice and cuddly to nap with. It was fairly big, measuring at 40 x 60. I am still new to sewing so all in all it took me quite a bit of time, but I was very pleased with the end result. I have made one other blanket before for my sister, so I felt a little more comfortable making this. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_3023.jpg" width="409" height="614"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I can’t wait to participate again in another handmade gift exchange. I love meeting new people and being inspired by their creativity. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_3025.jpg" width="518" height="345"></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-46451907617155511882011-11-23T13:19:00.001-05:002011-11-23T13:19:52.504-05:00day of thanks<div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 425px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:f9b22a08-be1f-4c13-bb8a-981f84071144" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="cb426240-87d0-4e22-b9f3-449305afc42c" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gmmRUqgsg4&feature=player_embedded" target="_new"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QcnI07DtVtA/Ts05RwmiUuI/AAAAAAAAAac/Df28i197tBE/videod6b272a10635%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('cb426240-87d0-4e22-b9f3-449305afc42c'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0gmmRUqgsg4&hl=en\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/0gmmRUqgsg4&hl=en\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday. I will make a list of things I am currently thankful for.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>Hubby. </strong>Love him. He makes me laugh all the time, and there is no better quality in a spouse. <strong>Familia.</strong> Where would I be without them?!? Love you all. <strong>Emmy.</strong> My firstborn. I love her so much its crazy. Even when she tries to escape. <strong>Heated Blankets.</strong> D bought me one for Christmas last year, and I have no idea how I managed 24 years without one. It is amazing. I sleep with it every night. <strong>Blogs.</strong> Entertainment for my workday and helps fuel my creativity. <strong>TV.</strong> Obsessed does not even express my love for the show <a href="http://abc.go.com/watch/revenge/SH55126554?CID=google_sem_1" target="_blank">Revenge</a>. <strong>Cheese. </strong>Only my favorite food group. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">&& Of course, who doesn’t Love Sophia & Rosie. These girls are<em> to die for</em>. Watch the whole thing. </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-3487219537937574212011-11-11T16:55:00.001-05:002011-11-11T16:55:55.072-05:0011.11.11<p align="center"><font size="3" face="geor"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/295708_10100679326206682_5138832_59849118_671824085_n.jpg" width="308" height="270"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Today is such a great day. Not only because they are finally playing Christmas music on <em><strong>two</strong></em> radio stations, but also because it is 11.11.11. I MISSED the clock this morning at 11:11am, so I set my alarm so I will be able to make a wish at 11:11pm tonight. I hope you do to, cause it just <em><strong>has</strong></em> to come true today, right?!?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Also, happy Veterans Day! We would not be ‘the land of the free and home of the brave’ without all of your blessed souls, and for that we THANK YOU! Have a great weekend!</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/Veterans-day-picture.jpg" width="396" height="354"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-77983076561627543492011-11-10T13:46:00.001-05:002011-11-10T13:46:48.910-05:00follow along!!<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/follow.jpg" width="204" height="70"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">A lot of my close friends and family are confused when I ask them to ‘follow’ my blog. I thought I would explain it a little so people have a better understanding of why it is so important to me. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you have a blogger account, when you log in you see your dashboard. Among others things, is a ‘reading list.’ This is all of the updated blog posts from blogs that you follow. It is formatted for ease of use, showing you the most updated first. If you do not belong to blogger, you can receive e-mail notifications, or just not get notified of a new blog post. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">You <strong>do not</strong>, I repeat, you <em><u>do not</u></em> have to have a blog or belong to blogger to be able to follow a blog. Following a blog is a show of support. Following a blog shows you appreciate what the blogger has to say and want to know more. You are showing your respect for the person and their endeavors. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I hope that you will take a minute to click Follow on the right hand side to show your support. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="ge"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/77f8d807.jpg" width="286" height="270"> </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.thewiegands.com/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="ge">source</font></a></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-47412945444413734052011-11-08T13:25:00.001-05:002011-11-08T13:25:59.994-05:00HOO Are You?!? #60<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Linking up with </font><a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/09/hoo-are-you-55.html"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Night Owl Crafting</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia"> again for another week of Hoo Are You? Sorry for the intermittent posts, I swear I will be getting better soon, <em>promise</em>!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>1. Do you type of the keyboard the correct way or do you peck like a cute litte chick?</strong> I type on the keyboard the appropriate way. My mother does do medical transcription, how many typing classes do you think I have taken?!?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>2. Typically, how long does it take you to get ready in the morning?</strong> On a work day, I am out of the house within 15 minutes of waking up, but I do little to nothing to myself and always pick clothes out the night before. If I am actually <em>getting ready</em> and going somewhere, an hour.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>3. Do you prefer lip gloss or lipstick?</strong> CHAPSTICK! But out of those two, definitely lip gloss.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/2570.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>4. Do you take clothes to the dry cleaner or wash them yourself even if they say dry clean only?</strong> If it says dry clean only, I will take it to the cleaners. I don't like to ruin my clothes.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/Dry-Clean-500-x-500-copy.jpg" width="129" height="129"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>5. Do you prefer Wal Mart or Target?</strong> The closest Wal Mart to me is about 20 minutes away and the closest Target is much closer. I go to Target much more and like more of their stuff, but Wal Mart is cheaper. I would go with Target.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/target_logo_high_aug_2005.jpg"></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-54126845645051724792011-10-31T14:22:00.001-04:002011-10-31T14:22:00.430-04:00ABC’s of ME!<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I saw this on <a href="http://kellyhicksdesign.com/2011/10/abcs-of-me/" target="_blank">Kelly’s blog</a>, and thought it would be fun to do. Here are the ABC’s of me:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Age:</strong> 25 years young</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Bedsize:</strong> King. According to D I sleep as far away from him as humanly possible.</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Chores that you hate:</strong> All. haha. Putting clothes away. I really hate that. I don't mind doing laundry but putting everything away afterwards is no fun.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Dogs: </strong>My baby Emmy. Love her to death. She is a 1 year old malti-poo for all you newbies. </font></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3" face="Georgia">Essential start to your day:</font></strong><font size="3" face="Georgia"> Brushing teeth. I am not an avid coffee drinker-breakfast eater, but hate morning breath.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Favorite color:</strong> Right now it is lime green, coral and teal.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Gold or Silver:</strong> Silver.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Height:</strong> 5’4</font></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3" face="Georgia">Instruments you play:</font></strong><font size="3" face="Georgia"> None. Although I did play the clarinet in middle school. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Job title:</strong> Pre-Certification Coordinator & Photographer</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Kids: </strong>just my Emmy Em</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Live:</strong> “<em>Everything happens for a reason”</em></font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Mother’s Name:</strong> Donna</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Nicknames:</strong> Stef, Steffer, Stef with an F</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>Overnight hospital stays:</strong></font><font size="3" face="Georgia"> Mono senior year of HS. Tubes. 8 times. Yes I’m serious.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Pet peeves:</strong> oh man, where to start. Leaving the fridge door open, tapping your leg, not pressing the unlock button while walking to the car, crossing something out of my calendar/planner, not putting paper back in the printer when it is empty. . I could go on much longer, but will spare you.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Quote from a movie or TV show:</strong> “Nobody puts baby in a corner”</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Right or Lefty:</strong> Right is right.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Siblings:</strong> Jesseca. Mi hermana.</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Time you wake up:</strong> roughly 8:10am</font></font> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Underwear:</strong> I typically wear.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Vegetable you hate:</strong> Peas. Squash. Cauliflower. Beets. Tomato. </font></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3" face="Georgia">What makes you run late:</font></strong><font size="3" face="Georgia"> Emmy taking too long to go to the bathroom. Don forgetting something or just being generally slow. Traffic. </font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3" face="Georgia">X-Rays You’ve Had:</font></strong><font size="3" face="Georgia"> Too many to count. Broke my foot 3 times, chest x-ray for mono</font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3" face="Georgia">Yummy food you make:</font></strong><font size="3" face="Georgia"> Everything I make is yummy ;)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><font face="Georgia"><strong>Zoo Animal:</strong> baby tiger. baby koala. or baby elephant. Catching on yet? too cute.</font></font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/278452780_QoRoGaI8_c.jpg" width="412" height="412"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Georgia"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/278452780/" target="_blank">source</a></font></p> <p align="center"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/219487822_tvU8jy3i_c.jpg" width="347" height="319"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/219487822/" target="_blank"><font size="1">source</font></a></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-62223007646542827252011-10-04T04:12:00.000-04:002011-10-04T04:12:00.168-04:002012 Movie Lineup<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I would consider myself a movie buff. I enjoy seeing a variety of movies, and am a horrible critic as I like 90% of the ones I do see. We go to the movies a good amount and usually rent a movie a week. I had to touch on all the good movies coming out next year.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I mean really?!? I am <strong><em>dying</em></strong> to see this.</font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 425px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" id="scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:33fe2afd-db50-4571-9afe-1a74dc70b146" class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent"><div id="ee5a24d9-3262-4648-8029-f4560ab7a32c" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; display: inline;"><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8swF2-R6X9A&feature=related" target="_new"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--Sm4wT036t4/ToYio1t7u6I/AAAAAAAAAaI/Xvqab-j9IQA/video65c255e00486%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-style: none" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('ee5a24d9-3262-4648-8029-f4560ab7a32c'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "<div><object width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/8swF2-R6X9A&hl=en\"><\/param><embed src=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/8swF2-R6X9A&hl=en\" type=\"application/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"425\" height=\"355\"><\/embed><\/object><\/div>";" alt=""></a></div></div></div> <p></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">It looks so good. & Rachel McAdams is only one of my favorite actors! Here are the rest of my front-runners for the 2012 year. Comedy seems to be most prevalent this year. Get excited!!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>January:</strong> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3802766873" target="_blank">Contraband</a> with Marky Mark. Yes please. <a href="http://www.movieinsider.com/m1037/5/one-for-the-money/7805/" target="_blank">One For The Money</a>. What can I say? I really like Katherine Heigl.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>February:</strong> Safe House sounds good, but I can’t find a trailer for it. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>March:</strong> 21 Jump Street.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>April:</strong> American Reunion. I have seen all of the American Pie movies, why stop now? </font><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1327194/" target="_blank"><font size="3" face="Georgia">The Lucky One</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">. Nicholas Sparks book. Enough said.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>May:</strong> </font><a href="http://www.movieinsider.com/m6860/what-to-expect-when-expecting/"><font size="3" face="Georgia">What to Expect When You're Expecting</font></a><font size="3" face="Georgia">. Looks funny.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>June:</strong> I Hate You, Dad. I love Adam Sandler. I have very simplistic humor.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>July:</strong> <a href="http://www.warnerbros.com/#/page=movies&pid=f-a8b12a7e/The_Dark_Knight_Rises&asset=093295/The_Dark_Knight_Rises_Sneak_Peek_-_In_Theaters_July_20_2012&type=video/" target="_blank">The Dark Knight Rises.</a> I really wish Heath Ledger was still alive. Probably would have made the movie twice as good, but still a must see. Neighborhood Watch. Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn. Should be good.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>August:</strong> Rivals. With ALAN. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>October:</strong> <a href="http://www.idesofmarch-movie.com/" target="_blank">Ides of March</a>. Ryan Gosling. I usually wouldn’t like a presidential movie, but this has a great cast and looks really good. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>November: </strong><a href="http://www.jackandjill-movie.com/" target="_blank">Jack & Jill</a>. Another funny one. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>December:</strong> <a href="http://www.universalpictures.com/" target="_blank">This is Forty</a>. A spinoff of Knocked Up. </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-56429834271370017412011-10-03T03:28:00.000-04:002011-10-03T03:28:00.183-04:00iPHONE<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/blackberry-curve-8830-pink.jpg" width="216" height="357"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">My phone stinks. Really, it is horrible. I have a bad rap with all things electronic. I tend to break them. Usually very soon after I get them. Its a curse, I swear. Right now I have this Droid phone. My sister gave it to me after my lovely pink Blackberry broke (which I loved). This was her old phone, so it could be that it is just that, <em>old</em>, but I really hate it. It drops my calls, mutes me when I am talking, and basically does whatever it wants. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/181554-verizon-droid-smartphone_original.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">It is the first touch screen phone I have had, and I don’t even use it. This is what scares me about transitioning to the iphone. Everyone who has one loves it. Mac users literally belong to a cult. Along with Starbucks drinkers. No offense to those of you that love both (can you tell I don’t?). I am very nervous. I like all of the applications and versatility the iphone has, but the <strong>ALL</strong> touch screen thing sorta makes me nervous. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/apple-iphone-4-91.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So I ask you, is it a hard switch to go from not using touch screen to the iphone? Is it <em>really </em>as good as people say it is? I gave Mac a chance about 8 years ago with the ipod mini and they failed me. Miserably. I have not gone back since. This will be a tough pill to swallow if it is a success.</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-87283419769376429542011-09-30T05:04:00.000-04:002011-09-30T05:04:00.345-04:00Rotary Cutters<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Lets talk rotary cutters. I bought one a while back, when I first got my sewing machine. I did not do any sort of research, as I assumed they were all the same. Boy, was I wrong. I got it home, and had no idea what to do with it. It won’t cut. I finally got around to trying to use this thing and still, for the life of me, cannot figure it out. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/5539984824_1e33dfdcaf.jpg" width="286" height="234"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I got the Omnigrid rotary cutter that is pressure sensitive (shown above). This means that (I think) you need to push down on it a certain way to get it to cut. I <em>still</em> have not figured it out. Hence the reason I am selling it on ebay. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/cutter.jpg" width="233" height="183"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">After watching some YouTube videos I have realized that using a rotary cutter really is not that difficult. I decided to buy the Olfa rotary cutter (seen above). I ordered it on Overstock and should have it any day now. I am very excited to try the new one, where the blade just pops up and down. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I am hoping I will not have anymore troubles using a rotary cutter from here on out, as I am going to attempt a quilt. Big dreams here people!</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-7556121928034006862011-09-29T05:14:00.000-04:002011-09-29T05:14:00.538-04:00madre<p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/34756_701945663211_11002565_40208686_4512757_n.jpg" width="448" height="337"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Georgia">Wishing my friend, shopping partner, gossiping, ‘bread-winning’ other mother a very happy birthday.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Georgia">In bed. </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-85042887120508796772011-09-28T16:49:00.001-04:002011-09-28T16:49:31.077-04:00rest in peace, Mollie<p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/298419_10100606110122302_5138832_59198969_362154442_n.jpg" width="522" height="392"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Last night my parents had to put down our family dog Mollie at the ripe human age of 14 (98 in dog years). She was deaf and blind and the doctors said she may have had a brain tumor. At least she is not in anymore pain. Although she lived a full life, it did not make losing her any easier. I wish I got to see her one last time before her passing.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Rest easy little sister.</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-82943981594769442452011-09-20T14:50:00.001-04:002011-09-20T14:50:38.731-04:00Hoo Are You?!? # 55<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Linking up with <a href="http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/2011/09/hoo-are-you-55.html" target="_blank">Night Owl Crafting</a> again for another week of Hoo Are You? Lets get to it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>1. What are your favorite 3 things about fall?</strong> The crisp cool weather that is not too warm and not too cold, apple picking, & Halloween. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>2. Are you a football fan and if so, who is your favorite team?</strong> I am definitely a football fan. I am not a diehard fan like Don is, but I enjoy watching the sport and understand it much better than other sports. Patriots, obviously!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>3. What is your favorite Fall scent?</strong> Cinnamon apple.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>4. Do you have seasonal allergies?</strong> I never had allergies growing up, but I think that I am starting to get them as of this year. No fun. Welcome to adulthood. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>5. Have you started Christmas shopping yet?</strong> YES! Weird, but I already bought 2 things. I am starting to make my lists and figure out what I am getting people, so I will start buckling down soon and actually start <em>real</em> Christmas shopping.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/RedSox.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Georgia">(</font><a href="http://reason.com/blog/2011/07/05/no-spoonerisms-for-jersey-spor" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">source</font></a><font size="1" face="Georgia">)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I won tickets to the Red Sox game tonight. I am super excited, even through they are on a horrible losing streak. I went to one game this whole season so far and it was in April. A good way to end the season, I am glad we got to go to one more. I more enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment then the actual game, but that is part of the fun of going to Fenway Park, right? </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-67406306601445556632011-09-12T05:15:00.000-04:002011-09-12T05:15:00.261-04:00couponing 101; PART II<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">People are still fascinated by couponing. A lot of people that have never used coupons in their life are finding the whole process to be completely foreign to them. I wanted to expand a little more on how I coupon. Everyone is different, and I have not ‘perfected’ saving money by any means, but I try to be better at it weekly. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2443.jpg" width="591" height="394"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I start out by buying the Sunday newspapers. I get one delivered to my house and buy one more. My sister also mails me tons of coupons weekly from FL. I go through and cut out all of the coupons on items that I would use/buy, <strong>NOT</strong> being brand specific. I then briefly skim over the sale circulars circling things that I think are a good deal or that I remember we have a coupon for. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2444.jpg" width="642" height="245"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">After I have skimmed by circulars, I start organizing my coupons. I put them all in piles that coordinate with the labels in my <a href="http://excusemeatthetableandplease.blogspot.com/2011/05/couponing-101.html" target="_blank">coupon binder</a>. I then start putting the clipped coupons in the appropriate section of the binder. While doing this, I also skim through the coupons already in the binder to make sure none have expired. I always like to make sure things are up to date, there is nothing more embarrassing then going to the register and handing them 4 coupons only to find out they have expired. NOTE: this has <em><u>not</u></em> happened to me, thankfully. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2447.jpg" width="609" height="406"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">After the binder is all set, I start making lists. I start with one store at a time, going through the entire sale circular. The most important thing to remember while couponing is that if it is not on sale and you do not have a coupon for it, don't buy it. It is always best to coordinate sale items with coupons. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2448.jpg" width="656" height="437"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So I continue to go through, making lists for all of the stores I need to go to. While doing this, I am taking out the appropriate coupons that correspond with that store and putting them in a labeled envelope. I think you get the most discount when you do different transactions, especially at stores like CVS where extra bucks print off your receipt.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">This is definitely a good way to start, especially if you are a beginner. I am only buying for me and my boyfriend, so if you have a larger family, I would probably suggest getting more newspapers. More couponing tips to come!! </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-44181322325561680262011-09-09T04:59:00.000-04:002011-09-09T04:59:00.798-04:00polyvore. fashion love.<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Yesterday I enamored over pinterest. Today I have something similar, but it refers to fashion. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I recently found out about <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" target="_blank">polyvore</a> and am hooked (shocking). You can create different fashion looks. Now, mine are far beyond my budget is or ever will be, but I think that is part of the fun of it. Creating something so amazing yet unattainable. Here are some of the looks I made:</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/170392593_uyFYYb6Q_c.jpg"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">My absolute favorite. I <u>love</u> this look. It looks so comfy for work, yet effortless. I could totally rock those $550 pants ;)</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/170395122_GY6n4S5f_c.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">This is my second favorite. The bag is to <strong>die</strong> for. Seriously, what woman doesn’t want a $3,500 LV bag?!? Me, me!!</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/170393830_S1qxAfjL_c.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">My third outfit is a great run-around, weekend outfit. Again, <em>way</em> out of my price range, but looks so classy and nice.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">What do you think? Pretty cool, huh? To check out the rest of my outfits go to my polyvore. Have fun creating!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://stef4660.polyvore.com/"><font size="3" face="Georgia">http://stef4660.polyvore.com/</font></a></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-26426569128087278972011-09-08T16:48:00.001-04:002011-09-08T16:48:30.811-04:00pinterest lovin’<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So, I joined <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">pinterest</a> right about when everyone else did. At first, I didn't think all that much of it, until I realized how truly amazing it is. It is an online ‘bulletin board’ if you will and you can categorize different boards to your liking. It is so fun to find new decorating ideas, craft tips, photography inspiration and recipe tips (among others). If you are not on pinterest, e-mail me and I will invite you. If you already have it, follow me if you would like: <a href="http://pinterest.com/stefschofield/">http://pinterest.com/stefschofield/</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Here are some great Halloween ideas I have fallen in love with, thanks to pinterest:</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/158318025_pyirtdvS_c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://blog.fossil.com/category/diy-projects/" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">source</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I LOVE this idea. So easy. I may be doing this in October.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/169831399_RkYx6zHc_c.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/09/todays-project-spirit-jugs.html" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">source</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">This is super cute. So easy and cheap. Very Creative.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/158307794_8p1bz6lx_c.jpg"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/158307794_8p1bz6lx_c.jpg" target="_blank"><font size="1" face="Georgia">source</font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Halloween subway art. Love it!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So go ahead and start pinning! I promise, you may not stop!</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-31407190438378764012011-08-30T16:16:00.001-04:002011-08-30T16:18:21.356-04:00moccasins<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/2174_300.jpg"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">my <u><strong>entire</strong></u> childhood I wore Minnetonka Moccasins. The ones pictured above to be exact. I don't know why, or how my parents decided these would be our ‘go to shoes’ when we were kids, but we always wore them. We wore them out. And got new pairs to replace them. Sometimes switching it up to pink or blue, but I mainly stayed with white. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I eventually grew into my teenage years and realized they were not ‘cool’ and nixed them. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/151t.jpg" width="400" height="350"> </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://minnetonkamoccasin.com/CatalogThunderbird.asp" target="_blank">source</a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Ironic that 10 years later, I have a newfound obsession with moccasins. They are so comfortable and effortless, you can really wear them with anything, anywhere. Well, except if you are going swimming, or to a wedding or work. But pretty much everywhere else. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/W0007MGT1-w450_h450.jpg" width="393" height="393"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.lamopreview.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=44" target="_blank">source</a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So I ask, what are your thoughts on moccasins? Are they too ‘hippie’? Are they really not as cool as I think?</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-70241738502718032202011-08-29T17:19:00.001-04:002011-08-29T17:19:14.705-04:00horrible blogger<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I think I should get the worst blogger award. I feel horrible, and I have no excuse. We have had a busy summer, but nothing so pressing that I cannot find time to blog. I really do enjoy it, and still read all my favorite blogs daily, but I just have not gotten around to it. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/summer.png" width="559" height="299"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I have been reading though. I started this series when we went to the Cape in August, and am in LOVE. It is the Jenny Han series. The first one is the Summer I Turned Pretty, second is It’s Not Summer Without You and last is We’ll Always Have Summer. I know it is a ‘young adult’ read, but I do. not. care. I love young adult books. I am still a ‘young adult’ anyway, right?!? </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">If you like cheesy love stories, you will <em><u>love</u></em> this series. I just got the third book delivered on Saturday. I started reading it yesterday and am almost done. I definitely suggest it for a quick read. </font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-32245358354114649742011-08-10T03:37:00.000-04:002011-08-10T03:37:00.304-04:00HOUSE TOUR > Studio<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Here is the <strike>LONG</strike> awaited, newly renovated, STUDIO! It is not 100% complete, we still need to finish the closet and work on the wall decor, but I have been <em>so</em> anxious to show you that I cannot wait any longer! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Lets start with a before picture. Remember it was a very full, tight-fitting guest room? There was nothing wrong with it, but I realized I didn't have much room to craft & learn to sew. The amount of time we use the guest room is not really worth it to have as a space 24/7.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0402.jpg" width="521" height="391"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0406.jpg" width="517" height="388"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0403.jpg" width="508" height="381"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Now! The big reveal. I could be hyping this us <em>way more</em> than necessary, but I am <strong>so happy</strong> with the results and I really just LOVE this space, if only I could keep it this clean all the time. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2127.jpg" width="630" height="420"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2128.jpg" width="357" height="536"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2129.jpg" width="546" height="364"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2130.jpg" width="615" height="410"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2131.jpg" width="612" height="408"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2132.jpg" width="335" height="503"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2134.jpg" width="334" height="501"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2135.jpg" width="444" height="296"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2136.jpg" width="444" height="296"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Even though it is a mess and not completed yet, I think you can still see the closet. Like I said, it is going to house all of my crafting supplies, and I am going to stencil it, so I think it will look really good. I have no stencil experience, so all tips are welcome.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2138.jpg" width="327" height="491"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">So, what do you think of the transformation?!? Are you as psyched about it as I am?</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"></font> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Sewing Desk – <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99861340#/S99861340/" target="_blank">ikea</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Craft Desk – <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89865635" target="_blank">ikea</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Yellow Chair – <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89816664#/S59864147/" target="_blank">ikea</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Curtains – <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00160201" target="_blank">ikea</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Sewing Machine – <a href="http://www.brother-usa.com/Homesewing/ModelDetail.aspx?ProductID=CE5500PRW&WT.ad=HAD_ProjectRunway_CE5500PRW_View&WT.ac=HAD_ProjectRunway_CE5500PRW_Click" target="_blank">brother</a> </font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">File cabinet – Target (cant find it online)</font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">Wall shelves – <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89870335" target="_blank">Ikea</a></font></p> <p><font size="3" face="Georgia">*I will update paint color later, I am not positive about the names*</font></p></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-2741022983423607882011-08-09T07:00:00.000-04:002011-08-09T10:27:45.032-04:00white wine sangria recipe<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2418.jpg" width="548" height="365"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">as I promised a long time ago, here is the recipe to the best sangria you will ever have. It really is so good, it tastes just like juice. If you make it for a party, definitely be prepared to quadruple the recipe. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2420.jpg" width="335" height="503"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">INGREDIENTS</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Lemon, Lime, Orange, Strawberries/raspberries, Pink Lemonade Ice cubes, Riesling White Wine (I used Barefoot Riesling) it’s wicked cheap, like $7 a bottle, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 cups Ginger Ale</font></p> <ol> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">In a pitcher, pour in the bottle of wine & sugar.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Cut the lemon and lime in half and squeeze in the juice of them. TIP: hold the lemon/lime with the cut side on top so that the seeds or any of the fruit will not drop in.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Cut the orange in half. Using one half of the orange, squeeze in the juice. Slice the other half of the orange and put in the sangria.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Add additional fruit; strawberries and/or raspberries</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Let chill for minimum one hour.</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Add ginger ale just before serving….serve with pink lemonade ice cubes (ice cubes optional).</font></div> <li> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">ENJOY</font></div></li></ol> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2414.jpg" width="280" height="357"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2" face="Georgia">[just so you can visualize, pictured above is a double batch. ]</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">*Linking up to <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/" target="_blank">i heart naptime</a>, and <a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/" target="_blank">not just a housewife</a>*</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-57056036150262002792011-08-08T13:09:00.001-04:002011-08-08T13:09:25.109-04:00vacation<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2400.jpg" width="576" height="384"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I have not forgotten about you! I was away on vacation for a week. I went to Ogunquit, ME then to Yarmouth – Cape Cod. It was so nice and relaxing. We went to the beach, I read an entire book, shopped, went paddle boating, mini golfing and ate amazing seafood, which I think is mandatory. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2357.jpg" width="558" height="372"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">I think I went into the water in Cape Cod for the first time in a <em>long </em>time. It was not numbingly cold, it was very nice and refreshing. We actually stayed in the water majority of the time we were at the beach, cause it was so hot out. I hope you have been enjoying your summer and having some beach days!</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2396.jpg" width="609" height="406"></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-71022308792026008852011-07-26T21:55:00.001-04:002011-07-26T21:55:04.419-04:00Hoo Are You?!? #48<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>1. Have you ever attended a professional sports game? </strong>YES! I have gone to a baseball game, basketball game, football game & gymnastics – All professional. I would say my favorite professional sporting event to go to is basketball. </font> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG4733.jpg" width="508" height="381"></font> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>2. Have you ever been to a concert and if so which one was your </strong></font><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>ultimate favorite performance? </strong>I have been to soo many! My all time favorite performer to see is Bon Jovi. I have seen them so many times and they are one of my favorite bands, but they never get old. Love them!</font> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0720.jpg" width="492" height="369"> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>3. Have you ever been to Disneyland or Disney World? </strong>Disney World. Many times. I used to live in FL, and had a season pass there.</font> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/MeMomDad-AnimalKingdom.jpg" width="492" height="369"> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>4. What is your favorite theme park? </strong>Magic Kingdom, probably. There really aren’t all that many to choose from. </font> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><strong>5. Do you have a favorite vacation spot? </strong>I love my annual trips to Maine and Cape Cod. I love the ‘small town’ feel to them and the cute shopping.</font> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0784.jpg" width="424" height="318"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/CIMG0813.jpg" width="424" height="318"> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-24319632021703652412011-07-22T04:46:00.000-04:002011-07-22T04:46:00.919-04:00driveway renovation<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2010-1.jpg" width="555" height="370"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="1" face="Georgia">WARNING: picture overload</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">It would not be true Stefanie style if I actually <em>remembered</em> a before photo. Seriously, I have something wrong with me. I have no memory, and we obviously have no other pictures laying around with our driveway/bushes in them. Oh well. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Let me start from the beginning. LOOK AT THE PICTURE ABOVE. See the reddish tree? Well, that used to be on the right side of the driveway, right about where the reflection of the sign is. We moved that in the beginning of the spring and it actually lived. Hurray! Continuing to look at the above picture, see the gravel part on the right? That all used to be grass, with bushes on the outer sides. Ok. That is the before visual for you. Now this is phase one. Remove all of the bushes and get ready to expand driveways. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2007-1.jpg" width="597" height="398"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2008-1.jpg" width="651" height="434"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2012-1.jpg" width="645" height="430"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2017-1.jpg" width="645" height="430"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">Before we could only fit one car, two if we pulled the first one ALL the way up (nearly hitting the steps). Now, we can fit 3, possibly 4. It is so nice. I really like the end result, it was <strong><em>very</em></strong> necessary.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2019-1.jpg" width="656" height="437"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2020-1.jpg" width="645" height="430"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2022-1.jpg" width="645" height="430"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">&& the final product. I know it is darker out, but what do you think? See where all the bushes used to be?!? We raked and did yard work this weekend. YARD WORK! The snob in me is going to come right out and say that I have never in my life done yard work, and I will gladly keep it that way. What a workout! It was horrible. And HOTT! Never again.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2117.jpg" width="644" height="429"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2116.jpg" width="645" height="430"> <img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2115.jpg" width="645" height="430"></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850910348939261135.post-4905882148132861092011-07-20T04:10:00.000-04:002011-07-20T04:10:01.310-04:00don’t cry over broken glass<p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_20110707_175427.jpg" width="461" height="617"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">About two weeks ago on a Thursday, I came home to this. Shattered. Glass <em>everywhere</em>. I peered inside to see if there was a culprit, but saw no rock or anything. I was dumbfounded. I tried to walk over it and open the door, but glass continually flied out at me, so I waited for D to get home so he could help. It took about an hour to pick up, and that was <em>with</em> a shop-vac, I can only imagine how long it would have taken without one. Turns out the guy who cuts the lawn hit it with a rock. Go figure. A note would have been nice. It has been two weeks, and we still have glass in our front driveway area.</font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2058.jpg" width="597" height="398"> </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2073.jpg" width="500" height="333"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">The weekend following this lovely <em>diamonesque </em>experience we went to go see Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow in concert. As soon as we parked we were in for a show. Three underage (teenage) girls got arrested for drinking. I almost felt bad. <em>Almost</em>. The concert was good. I really love Kid Rock. I know he is very white-trashy, but it really doesn’t change my opinion of him. He is such a great performer. </font></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2079.jpg" width="615" height="410"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">When we got home from the concert we were greeted by these furry little friends. We have a lot of bunnies and chipmunks in our area. I got so close to these and they didn't even care. They are fast little buggers though. Have you ever tried to catch one? Not. Happening. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/stef4660/IMG_2050.jpg" width="585" height="390"> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Georgia">We also were so lucky to see the biggest, grossest beetle I have ever seen. The picture really does not do it justice. The thing was HUGE. It was right near the door to get in the house, and we didn't want to risk it coming in, so D had to ‘let it go.’ So sad. I wonder what the life expectancy is of a bug like that?</font></p> stefanie.annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179241892767233895noreply@blogger.com0