A Chick Trying To Keep Toasty!

bleh!

i know i say it over and over but with snow coming our way mid week... i do not like winter... bleh! if it snows a lot they'll call a "snow day" and I won't have to go in to work since I work in a high school health room = that's cool.

 i just saw a whole slew of baby chicks and ducks at a farm store this weekend and they were so sweet! all yellow and fluffy, peeping like mad. clustered together with children looking in the pens so enthralled at these babies. so was i.

they were much sweeter than these pictures!

then i've been looking for different ideas for a friend of mine for things to make with peeps...

photo by Rich 2eat2drink  :)

i don't eat anything marshmallow...

but i thought this was very cool!

i'll be in the hospital/rehab during Easter break but i can do without the candy anyway.

and the true meaning of Easter is what it's all about for me. you might not see very many posts for a while...but i'll be thinking good thoughts. hugs, jennifer

For The Birds!

I have always loved birds. In fact when my children were younger we had our share of birds - a couple of parakeets, a cockatiel and 3 zebra finches. They were all healthy, messy and we managed to keep them away from our dog and cat. 1 parakeet didn't survive a realtor leaving our study door open during a showing. The zebra finches...well, my son fed them dried grits...water and the rest is a sad,sad story.

I've always collected bird houses and bird cages - both indoors and out. This year because I share a townhouse I haven't purchased anything for the yard. I'll wait until I have my own surroundings to personalise.

So this year when my daughter in laws parents moved in with them from Cambodia - I was struggling with ideas for Christmas. Warm clothes for their daily walks were number 1. They speak very little English so what to do? Ravy's mom sews in their kitchen and her dad spends a lot of time watching her. They have big sliding glass doors in front of the two sewing machines. So...

I bought them a bird feeder, bird seed and they can bird watch to their hearts delight!

Happy New Year Tweet!

I Crack Myself Up Sometimes! A Soft-boiled egg story...

All That It's Cracked Up To Be!


Soft-boiled (soft whites, soft yolks):
Large size: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Medium size: 3 minutes.
Small size: 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Medium


-boiled (hard whites, soft yolks):
Large size: 4 minutes 15 seconds.
Medium size: 3 minutes 50 seconds.
Small size: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Hard-boiled (hard whites, hard yolks):
Large size: 10 minutes.
Medium size: 8 minutes.
Small size: 7 minutes.

Tips for those who want to know or care!

and here are a few vintage egg cups for you to enjoy...

hillarious!

No Springs Attached! WINTER - Forget about YOU!

i'm soooo over it!

winter that is!

and these

and these too!

I want to revel at nature

see fresh new buds popping through the earth

plant flowers and watch them grow

breath deeply

blossoms, buds, blooms

and Oh, Dear Lord, the birds! 

Thoughts For Thursday - Spring Recipe: Tres Leche Cake Fresh Strawberries!

MY VERSION OF TRES LECHE CAKE!

Ingredients

1 yellow cake mix (with pudding) baked as directed in 13 by 9-inch pan
For topping mixture:
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup rum (or to taste)
To finish:
Whipped cream, to cover cake ( or Cool Whip)
5 ounces sweetened coconut
Directions
Poke holes in the cake with a fork all over.
Pour topping mixture over cake.
Let mixture absorb completely in refrigerator.
Cover with whipped cream or cool whip and
sprinkle sweetened coconut over top of cake.
OPTIONAL: I love putting little bowls of fresh strawberries,
blueberries, pineapple and chopped macadamia nuts around the cake

SERVE INDOORS, OUTDOORS WITH THE VERY BEST OF FAMILY OR FRIENDS!

I Want Junk In My Trunk!

oooooo! I have already begun to stop at thrift shops, antique shops and look in the papers for yard and estate sales! I live near PA. and there are two places I love to hunt : Shupp's Grove and Renniger's. The surrounding towns are loaded with shops, friendly people and nice restaurants. I can go for the day - but it's also a great over night with a girlfriend, sister or hubby (if he likes to shop!).

I look for garden items

tools, buckets, chairs,

totes, funnels, baskets,

plants, shovels, rakes

vintage treasures, leather suitcases, pocket watch faces

what do you hunt for?

where do you travel to?

do you live near MD or PA?

do you collect multiples?

Belated Easter Wishes and Many Thanks to My Swap Partners!

I blinked my eyes and Easter was over, swaps were exchanged and my posts were way behind!

i packed up,

closed up,

& headed up....

to new jersey

for spring break




my family lives in south jersey
by the beach and north jersey
in a quaint "mayberry type" town
called "branchville" then there's
nyc!
it was quite the combo and i love it all


beach houses









talks about italy

food, wine, food

a trip to a local hot dog joint for
"hot dogs all the way" = chili dogs

everyone gathering for easter - munching, knoshing, cooking, relaxing and laughing

spring everywhere you looked

family, kids, food, laughter hugs

joy, oh joy

warm weather! mmm

into the city

 dinner at famous "Sylvia's"

                                           spectacular
                                        healing                       delightful
                                                   rebuilding
                                                                         exciting
                                              diversified 

                                                  New York City

                         a fun time was had by all!

Easter eggs, Easter baskets, Tussie Mussies Oh My! To my swap sisters....you  are divine - your creative touches - works of art, romance, sweetness, variety, sparkle, personality, glitz! I'm in love! Thank you now!
I will thank you all as soon as I get back on track! Jennifer

this bird has found her way home again