A Summer Bird Bath

This so caught my eye!! I am going to give it a try.  It is made out of terra cotta pots.

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The pots are turned upside down 14",12",10".  The top is a 16" terra cotta saucer.  The containers are  are held together with acrylic based silicone caulk.   Spray is used along with a sealant.The link for this is
theculinarycougar.wordpress.com

Tomato Pie YUM, YUM!

So I found a delicious recipe I want to share.  I found it off www.pinterest.com  and it came from www.myheartsdesireblog.com  If you love tomatoes you will love this recipe!!  It will be great with the tomatoes from your garden. 

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Enjoy!!  I am making another today because we enjoyed the first one so much.

1 unbaked pie crust (I prefer refrigerated Pillsbury)

8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 T. chopped, fresh basil

2-3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into thin slices

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/8 cup olive oil

1/3 cup fresh, grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Using a very sharp knife, peel and slice tomatoes. Lay the tomatoes on top of two layers of paper towels. Sprinkle tomatoes with a dash of salt and place one more layer of paper towels on top of tomatoes. Leave tomatoes to drain while you prep the other ingredients. This will prevent your pie from becoming too watery.  Layer the pie according to the ingredients!! 

The Smell of Coffee

So I have become  Pinterest addict  almost!! I found this the other day and am definitely going to try it.  I love the smell of coffee  So you put coffee beans in bowls and put tealights on top of them

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Chicken Bacon Quesadilla

I made these and they are delicious.  I am starting a new diet!! Ha Ha so I could only have one.  I used bacon bits instead of bacon and I used wheat tortilla.  It was delcious!! 

Plainchicken.com

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Colorful Flower Pots!!

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I saw this on www.pinterest.com  and thought it would be so cool to try.  I am so ready for Spring!!

Cooking New Things

So I have really been into trying new recipes lately.  Here are a few good onesMexican stuffed shells 

Here is another Potato soup recipe It was wonderful Potato Soup

Now if you want something sweet you need to try this reciped.

Today I will make a Difference

Cover of On the Anvil (Walker Large Print Books)

Today I Will Make a Difference 

This is an email I received from Up Words with Max Lucado.  It really touched my heart.  I also noticed it was the same email sent out today by Bob Proctor

Today I Will Make A Difference

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble...I will get up. It's OK to fail...I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends.

Today I will make a difference

.

Mac Lucado
From "On The Anvil"

Copyright (Tyndale Publishing, 1985) Max Lucado, Used by Permission
With more than 28 million books in print, Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Awards and accolades follow Max with each book he writes. You can visit his web site at: www.maxlucado.com

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