"Light of the World"

I thought I would go ahead and put together a few of the things I have gathered for my March visit for those who are way ahead of me. I have not completed my handout but I did pick up some really cute goodies at Target last night and thought I would share my sweet "finds" with all of you.

To start out you can find March's message HERE

I haven't actually read through it yet and picked the quote I will use. Normally, I would do that before putting together my handout but I saw these "goodies" while browsing through Target's Dollar section last  night and could not resist!! I am thinking I will put some lemon drops in the craft bags. Attach the cute card with one of the big paper clips and then stick this in the bucket with some ribbon and rafia tied to hold the handout. I will add that as soon as I find the quote I want to use from the message so check back in so you can print that. I will then also stick two of the cute magnets to the bucket as well! LOOK at how cute they are!! I love TARGET, they have some adorable STuFf!!

 

Beginning in March I will also be including a treat and Recipe for my ladies. Since we are coming into Spring and the message is regarding light, I will do this AWESOME Lemon Poke Cake recipe given to me by a dear friend!!

1 Lemon Cake Mix
1 Pkg. lemon Pudding
4 eggs
1/4 C. Canola Oil
3/4 C. water

Mix and bake according to the box. While still warm, poke holes in the top with the end of a wooden spoon and drizzle icing on top.

ICING: 1 Cube melted butter
1/3 C. Lemon Juice
2 C. Powdered Sugar

YUMMY!!! This cake has melt in your mouth GOODNESS!!!

Thanks you for stopping by! Please check back in a few days for the finished product!! 

Starting Over!!

Ok, so I have totally neglected this blog. I was called as the primary Chorister in my ward and have been so busy putting together a blog for my music that I have not taken the time to get this one up and running. When I first started out the plan was to just do some everyday journaling on here. I have now decided to include my visiting teaching messages and handouts along with a recipe each month. I have really come to love this calling and the ladies I serve. In the beginning it just felt like another thing to add to my to do list every month, but man was I wrong! I love these sisters and their friendship means so much to me!! One thing I really enjoy doing is putting together a cute handout to go with my message each month. We don't always get around to a lesson but I do like to take the time to pick out a quote from each VT message and at least share something about that before leaving my sisters each month.

You can find February's message HERE 

To start out I like to pick out my favorite quote and find me a handout. You can find cute handouts to print by going HERE

This is the one I used for this month.

I then attached this to a hand soap from Bath and Body and Woo-Lah, there you  have it, short, sweet and FUN!!! This was my end result:

I then shared with the ladies a very special quilt that was made for me 12 years ago at the passing of my son. The relief society came into my home, gathered my son's clothing and made me a beautiful quilt that I will treasure forever!! We are indeed the Lord's hands on the earth today! I could have never made it through my loss without the love of my sisters! Not only did I feel the love of my Savior life me up, but the love of my angels on earth!!
Our Savior suffered so that he could know our pains and understand. We have our own sufferings in this life so that we can understand and help lift those in need as well!!! I am grateful for my SAVIOR Jesus Christ and for this gospel and for the knowledge and strength that I have been given. I know that as Visiting Teachers we are reaching out, loving and serving Heavenly Fathers Daughters.. I am indeed grateful to know these dear sisters and be a part of his work here on the earth today!!

I will be posting my March handout and ideas in the next few days. Stop back in and take a peek. Starting next month I would like to include a recipe and "goody" for my ladies as well! I will leave you with this message: By becoming the answer to someones PRAYER, we often find the answer to our own Dieter F. Utchdorf

Today

Please visit my other blog for today's post! www.brokenmome.blogspot.com. I started this blog in the hopes that I can reach out and help others that have suffered the loss of a child!! It is also a way for me to reflect on myself and my family as we have and continue to move down this path of recovery!

Don't Forget!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! 

To all you LOVELY ladies out there! My beautiful sister-in-law and mother-in-law both were diagnosed with breast cancer. They are survivors and WE are so grateful everyday for the BLESSING that they are and have been in our lives!! Get your Mammograms and do your self checks regularly, it can SAVE your life! support@thebreastcancersite.com

We love you MOM and TRACY!!  

ADORABLE!!

TOM

You have to check out this adorable new warmer I am selling on my scentsy site!! I do not want to use my blog to promote my Wickless candle business, but this little FELLOW is so adorable and has just come out as the warmer of the month!!
Back in 2000 we had 3 fires due to candles. After the fire department came to "visit" us a second time in 3 months, my husband and I decided candles with a flame were not going to work for us and our little family. So, much to my disappointment we eliminated them from our home. In 2007 my dear friend introduced me to this wonderful wickless candle company and it was love at first "scent" for me!! I have been selling it ever since. I LOVE IT!! Anyway, I just wanted to share this cute pic!! I thought it was so adorable and if you haven't ever had the chance to check out this product it is a really fun, safe way to decorate and make your home smell YUMMY!!!

Fall Recipes

Along with cooler temps and falling leaves comes some of the years YUMMIEST foods! I thought I would take some time today to share a few of my fav's! Most of these have been passed down from family and friends through the years (oh my gosh, I am old)!!
 I love sharing this part of my family and friends with others and I hope you enjoy!!



Teriyaki BBQ SAUCE
 

 3 T. Butter
 2 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
2 Small Onions, Chopped
3 C.Ketchup
1 t. Chili Powder
3 T. Mustard
6 T. Soy Sauce or Teriyaki
12 T Brown Sugar

Melt Butter. Saute garlic and onions together until tender. Remove from heat. Add Ketchup, chili powder, mustard, soy or Teriyaki sauce. Stir until well mixed. Add brown sugar. Stir while adding. Marinate whatever meat you choose, grill!!! Yummy




Oh my Gosh, you have to try this one!! My friend gave me this over 10 years ago and it is still a beloved FALL recipe at my house, sorry I have no pic but you just have to try these!!

                      Pumpkin Bars

Mix together: 
1 Can Pumpkin (15 oz)
1 C Oil
1 1/2 C Sugar
4 Eggs

Then Add: 
1  t. Salt
1 t. Baking Soda
2 t. Baking Powder
 2 t Cinnamon
2 C. Flour
Mix well, bake at 350 25-30 min. on long greased and floured cookie sheet

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (8oz) Cream Cheese
1 T. Vanilla
1/2 C. Margarine
 Mix until creamy, then add 3 C. Powdered Sugar YUMMY, YUMMY!!

This same friend who gave me the Pumpkin Bar recipe, gave me this AWESOME cornbread recipe as well!! Since fall is a GREAT time for Chili, you just have to try this DELICIOUS cornbread along with it:

 The Best Cornbread You'll Ever Eat!   
Mix Together:
3 Eggs, beaten
1 1/4 C Milk
1 1/2 cubes Margarine, melted
set aside

Mix Together:
2 1/2 C Bisquick
1 C. Sugar
1 t. Brown Sugar
1 C. Cornmeal
Add to above

Put in greased 9*13 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and poke holes in top with fork. Pour a cube of melted margarine over the top of cornbread!! This is so yummy it tastes like cake!!! 

You can't have cornbread without YUMMY Chili! I found this recipe online a few years back and it has been a favorite of my families ever since. 

White Chili

2 C. Chopped onion
Minced Garlic
2 T olive oil
1 Can green chili's (4 1/2 oz)
3 t chili powder
1 t cayenne pepper
3 cans white kidney beans (15 ounce)
2 c Chicken broth (14 1/2 oz)
5 C. turkey or chicken
4 oz Monterey Jack with Jalapeno peppers, shredded

Add all ingredients to a crock pot, (except for cheese) and simmer through out the day. Add shredded cheese on top when serving!!! DELICIOUS!!
   
 

 

Saturday Fun

I woke up this morning in a crafty kind of mood! I'm so not a very crafty person, and this is an area where you all may find a few good laughs and giggles. However, I dedicate this to all those other "not so crafty but want to be" type people out there. I like to look at it with a parental teaching perspective, a "never give up", "always keep trying" attitude:) Yah, that's it!!
 Anyway, so I found this really cute idea off of this blog: www.undermypolkadotumbrella.blogsot.com You should check it out, she has some really cute crafty ideas on there. I took this particular craft idea from her glass lantern that she did for her LDS young women group and I turned it into a Halloween craft I could do with my 9 year old daughter. Check out the pics:

 We finished off by adding the cute LED tea lights so they light up at night!! I am thinking "Snowman" for Christmas.

Here are some easy to follow instructions for anyone interested in doing this simple, cute craft!!
1.) You will need a jar, you can do any size you like. I found the best prices at Walmart. You can buy a box of 12 for $7.99
2.) We started out by cutting out the eyes, nose, and mouth shapes on a roll of contact paper. This is the best to use because it peels off really easily after your paint dries.Cut out your shapes!
3.) You then, stick your shapes on your jar however you desire, and take outside to spray. (Don't forget to remove the lids before spraying.) I used the Frosted glass for my Ghost, you can find it in the spray paint at walmart for around $4.50 a can. My darling daughter used regular orange spray paint for her Jack.
4.) You spray evenly over your jar and contact paper. Let dry and do another coat. The Frosted glass only takes around 10 minutes to dry between coats so it fits perfectly with my (not so patient attitude) the regular spray paint needs about 25 minutes before ready for the next coat.
5.) After you have done the second coat, let sit for about 30 minutes, then take inside, peel off your contact paper, and WHOOLAH, you have these adorable lanterns to add to your Halloween Decor:)