Homemade Lemonade! Every summer, Cole and I make homemade lemonade. This summer, Cole talked me into buying this pitcher for our lemonade. It had a handy spout; we have a mason jar addiction. Odd, I know. And then Cole asked me to buy 36 lemons because he decided a full pitcher or lemonade was better than … Continue reading Give a Teen a Large Pitcher and He’s Going to Want to Make Lemonade
National Underwear Day, Work Like A Dog Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 5th, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: This morning when I put on my underwear I could hear the fruit-of-the-loom guys laughing at me. Rodney Dangerfield In an effort to publicly shine light on “unmentionables,” Freshpair founded National Underwear Day on August 5th, 2003. The main event takes place in NYC Times Square where … Continue reading National Underwear Day, Work Like A Dog Day
Cronuts The Whole Story
Cronuts™ This is a real, honest to goodness cronut from Ansel’s SoHo I mentioned that we indulged in Cronuts during Cousin Carla’s visit. Let me share the Chicago experience. The legend of the Cronut: The Cronut is a hybrid of a doughnut and a croissant, brought to you by pastry chef Dominique Ansel and sold at his New York … Continue reading Cronuts The Whole Story
Coke Bottle Cap Project
I bet you were wondering, waiting for an update, but afraid to ask.....No, we aren’t quitters—the Coke bottle cap project is still in progress. A drought of bottle caps slowed our progress down, but we still managed to finish two more sections of fence, and more caps are on there way. I sent a description and pictures … Continue reading Coke Bottle Cap Project
Watermelon Day, Weekly Odd News
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 3, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat." Mark Twain ★~ National Watermelon Day: Watermelon goes back as far as the 12th Egyptian Dynasty, with seeds found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Pioneer David Livingstone was also impressed by the … Continue reading Watermelon Day, Weekly Odd News
Ice Cream Sandwich Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 2, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “It is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches.” Lemony Snicket. ★~ Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Childhood memories and refreshingly cool freezer temperatures make ice cream sandwiches FUN. … Continue reading Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Lammas, Girlfriend’s Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 1, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Rabbit Rabbit! ★~ Lammas Happy Lammas/Calan Awst/Lughnasadh. Lammas Day is one of the oldest medieval festivals/feasts. It is a celebration of the end of the growing season and the gathering of the harvest.The Celts celebrate this festival from sunset August 1 until sunset August … Continue reading Lammas, Girlfriend’s Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day
Rabbit Rabbit Reminder!
The El Morno staff took the day off, but I wanted to hop by and remind you that today is the last day of July. And you know what that means!! Rabbit! Rabbit! The first words out of your mouth on the first day of August must be “rabbit, rabbit." This is doubly important if your … Continue reading Rabbit Rabbit Reminder!
Father-In-Law Day, Paperback Book Day, Cheesecake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 30, 2013 ★~ Today's Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” ― Henry Ford ★~Father-In-Law Day: One morning, Cole and I met my father-in-law for breakfast, and when I saw him, I was shocked. His face was a mess; he had a black eye, … Continue reading Father-In-Law Day, Paperback Book Day, Cheesecake Day
Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day, Rain Day, National Lasagna Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 29, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ★~ Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day: If you wish to catch some mice, First, some cheese you must sacrifice. So, purchase the cheese upon this day, And a mouse-free … Continue reading Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day, Rain Day, National Lasagna Day