The Principal's Blog: Salsa Stories

The Principal's Blog: Salsa Stories: Salsa Stories Last night was 5th Grade Night!  The students and there families joined the 5th grade teachers, Mrs. Shiltz & Mrs. Smysor, a...

  This was such a fun night!  We are so greatful to have such a wonderful school that puts on these fun activites! my children look forward to them!

  I'm the one in the eyeore shirt.   I even learned how to make salsa which is something I've always wanted to do!

have a wonderful night!

Another cold morning!

   Well....  It is another cold morning here in Iowa!   We went from 72  degrees down to 21 degrees! Wow! Drastic change!  I  love the change,but sometimes, okay alot of the times I'm not ready for it.

  Not only does it make it harder for us to get up and moving in the mornings, it really messes with my boys breathing. 

  As soon as the weather gets under control so will their breathing it just makes for some long nights.

     Anywhoo... on to better news!  I will be participating in a craft show just for kids. It is like the secret santa shops they have at schools,but it will all be handmade items from local vendors! They will have food, gift wrapping stations and more!

     I can't wait!   This will be a great way to start off the Christmas season! It will also be my first craft show!  I will post more about this along with some pictures after. Stay tuned!


     I would love to share one of my favorite cards that I've made!

http://nvy.gd/LHzvLU

 

I just love this get well card!  I don't know if it is the butterflies or the sparkle or just both!

 

The kids and I are busy knitting hats for https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowas-Hats-For-Hope-Initiative/443314749023226?ref=hl

WE will be sending 50 hats and gloves out by the end of the month to help out East. The kids are very excited about this. After this donation we will be starting on our next one for a shelter down the street from us.

 

Time for me to get the kiddos ready for school! Hope everyone has a warm and blessed day!

Happy Tuesday!

 

Hello Fall!

   Oh my! I've been so busy I haven't had time to blog!  I'm going to have to get better at this.



   Well....  We have been going to alot of activites lately more than we usually do. I guess that is what happens when the kiddos get older and start going clubs and stuff.

   The kids have  been in the Halloween parades. I've lived here my whole life and never went to them. It was a blast!  All the floats and people. We even got to see the Zombies come out! So much fun! Gonna have to go again next year!

     I just love this time of year. the changing leaves, which are now all over my yard! lol

 That's okay, I love seeing my kids playing in them. They are talking about snow here in Iowa soon. I've got mixed emotions about that.  I love it,but hate driving in it.


  My oldest is studying to get her drivers permitt. I'm nervous and excited for her at the same time. I'll have to keep you posted.


   Well.... I have to get off here and get the kiddos to school!

  Oh! I haven't given up on my book yet. I haven't heard anything back yet,but I did send it to some other places.

  My shop is doing great!  I'm having a sale use code fall12 to get 12% off your order!
http://katzcraftycloset.storenvy.com/

  Okay, now I really have to go


 Have a wonderful day and please remember to keep the people on the east coast in your thoughts and prayers. They are in mine as I have friends out there.

Happy Thursday!

Fridays Finds! 9-14-12

  Well... as you can guess by now that I've combined this blog to go along with the opening of my online shop!   I decided to just write about everything in this blog. My life, my kids, my business, and my interests. 

   So from time to time I will be posting items from my shop and from other people who have some awesome items that catch my eye! 


    So without further ado!  Here are my Friday Finds!  These are the items that  have caught my eye this week!

  Enjoy and have a blessed weekend!

http://nvy.gd/TKOmaI

   this next store is one of my favorites! She is just an awesome lady!
 go on over and take a peek!
http://www.storenvy.com/products/556932-september-featured-item-sale-autumn-themed-tree

Angry Birds Party!

    This past weekend was my son's 8th birthday and we decided  on an Angry Birds Party!  He had such a blast from building the slingshot to tearing into the cupcakes!  


   Thanks to the wonderful people on my computer I was able to print off lots of items for this party and be the most awesome mom ever in my son's eyes!

    It was a beautiful sunny day and we were able to have a great time at the park!


  First up I wanna show you the sling shot that my hubby and kids made. wouldn't be an angry birds party without a sling shot, right?

Here's my boys building it.

Here is what it looks like finished, great right?

we set up boxes and cans we painted to  look like piggies and just let the kids have fun. Okay, mom had to try it too. lol

 

 

My son had so much fun with the sling shot and just knocking the boxes down!

  For the cake I decided to do cupcakes. Now keep in mind I of course wanted to do something really special. I stayed up to midnight tryin and  trying to make these one kind of cupcakes,but finally gave in and made these really cute ones instead. They were a big hit! They were so yummy!

Everyone had a great time and thanks to this great website, http://www.squidoo.com/angry-birds-party-ideas  I was able to pull off the greatest angry birds party for my son!
Thanks guys!

    All in all it was a fun day and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves!


   Happy Birthday to my 8 year old!

Rainny Days

   Rainy Days, are just wonderful days to be lazy!  I've recently had a rainy day this week end and decided to spend it baking.   Rainy days and cooler weather is just right for new recipes!  Nothing like the aroma of baked goods in my kitchen!


   I decided to bake some brownies, rice crispy treats with a twist and some dip.  Today I thought I'd share the recipes with you for your next rainy day.

http://www.macaroniandcheesecake.com/2011/08/golden-graham-smore-bars.html

These were so yummy!  Loved them!

 

 

After making two batches of these, yup they were that good. I made some brownies! Now for some brownies and I usually don't get along. For some reason brownies are just one thing I just can't bake.  Once I saw these though I just knew I had to try making brownies again.

 

http://springraine.blogspot.com/2012/02/marshmallow-brownie-cupcakes.html

 

These were good. Just a word of advice. Don't over cook these or  the marshmallows  will go all over.Also don't over fill the batter.  I think next time I will use the mini marshmallows instead of the big ones.

 

Now at my house we are big on nachos, chips and dips! If chips are involved we are all over it!

So my next rainy day recipe is for an awesome dip!

This was  delicious!  My hubby says next time to add some chicken to it.

http://www.food.com/recipe/rotel-corn-374887

 

 

 

Well.....I've hoped you enjoyed my rainy day recipes! Remember

 

 

 

Giant kit kat!

  I came across this and I just had to share this post on how to make a giant kit kat candy bar!



  I'm in love! wouldn't this make a great  gift for a chocolate lover!

enjoy!

http://www.theentertainingelf.com/everyday-fun/how-to-make-a-huge-kit-kat/