On Tuesday I made a Peeps pie and a Peeps topiary. Early in the day I spray-painted the stick that I would use for my Peeps topiary green. I bought this amazing green paint with lots of glitter in it (I was deprived of glitter as a child and find it hard to walk … Continue reading Peeps Pie and Peeps Topiary
Month: March 2013
Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 26, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. ~ Robert Frost ★~ Make Up Your Own Holiday: If you could “call a holiday,” what would it celebrate? Brussels sprouts? Cable television? YOU? How about a “Bring it … Continue reading Make Up Your Own Holiday,National Nougat Day, Spinach Day
Peep Show and Tell
This week is Peeps Week on Odd. Every day I will post one project that showcases the sweetness of Peeps. Today I made a plan and bought my craft supplies and my Peeps. We all know that I’m not a crafty person, but I picked projects any peep could do — or at least that … Continue reading Peep Show and Tell
Teachers Please Don’t Bore the Students
Teachers everywhere (including my dear cousin’s husband) may hate me for saying this, but if you are going to teach, don’t bore your students. Do something—do anything—to relate to them. Yes, I know teachers have everything from Disney to the television shows Shameless, Family Guy and Community to compete with, and winning the attention of … Continue reading Teachers Please Don’t Bore the Students
Tolkien Reading Day, Pecan Day, International Waffle Day, Lobster Newburg Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 25, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is my lobster.” - Henry J. Tillman ★~ Tolkien Reading Day: A day dedicated to reading the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, including The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Celebrated on the fictional anniversary of the downfall of Sauron, the … Continue reading Tolkien Reading Day, Pecan Day, International Waffle Day, Lobster Newburg Day
Fun Fact Sunday, Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 24, 2013 Shahara Bridge - This bridge was build to fight turkish invaders. The legend says that the local people can remove the bridge in a few minutes in case of danger. The local residents still cross it as a part of their daily routine. ★~ Today’s Quote:“This wasn't … Continue reading Fun Fact Sunday, Chocolate Covered Raisin Day
Odds and Ends: Fun Links
I love Nancy Boy, products! The products are developed and tested by the owners (hence the “tested on boyfriends, not on animals” slogan). Products are simply packaged, high quality with the emphasis on great ingredients rather than fancy containers or design. Nancy Boy products are only advertised by word-of-mouth, and by people who love their … Continue reading Odds and Ends: Fun Links
Puppy Day, Ok Day, Near Miss Day, Chips and Dip Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 23, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I think it's OK to be confident in yourself. ~ Lady Gaga ★~ Puppy Day: Everyone ready for a collective awwwww? It is Puppy Day. We are celebrating the puppy that wags and prances around the house, playing catch me if you can with … Continue reading Puppy Day, Ok Day, Near Miss Day, Chips and Dip Day
Goof Off Day, World Water Day, Coq Au Vin Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 22, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: It is a happy talent to know how to play. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson ★~ Goof-Off-Day: Embrace the Ferris Bueller approach to life! Check in with your inner adolescent, and reconnect to a wonderful, carefree, and thrilling spirit that nourishes your soul. It’s a beautiful … Continue reading Goof Off Day, World Water Day, Coq Au Vin Day
Common Courtesy Day, Fragrance Day, French Bread Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 21, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it. W. C. Fields ★~ Common Courtesy Day: I often find it amusing that the people who often whine loudest about other people’s lack of manners are … Continue reading Common Courtesy Day, Fragrance Day, French Bread Day