Today (Day 3 of Peep week), I gather my Peeps together to make a Peep Wreath and some Peeps popcorn. Hot glue guns and I have always had a good relationship, so I was pretty sure the Peeps Wreath would come together smoothly. However, I realized right away that gluing Easter grass to the wreath … Continue reading Peeps Wreath and Peeps Popcorn
Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ March 27, 2013 ★~ Full Moon: Today's Libra Moon is the first full Moon of the astrological year, which begins with Aries. It is a special Moon for many religions, especially Judaism and Christianity, because it marks both Passover and Easter. . Like the season of Spring, the Sun in … Continue reading Quirky Country Western Song Day, Holi, Joe Day, Spanish Paella Day
Peeps Pie and Peeps Topiary
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
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