Recyled Halloween Candles

I was working on my very creepy halloween project last night and I had planned on making these empty toilet paper tubes look like real candles like this: 

Isn't this a really cool idea? And sooo cheap too!
I found this idea at: 102 Wicked Things To Do

So I gathered all my empties around and realized that I only had one glue stick and Survivor was on... so I couldn't leave the house...ha! Not to mention driving 20 minutes for glue sticks was a bit crazy. Someone remind me to have Britt pick some up for me tonight so I can do THIS project!

ok.. so I'm sitting there thinking... surely there is SOMETHING I can do with what I have. This is what I came up with. It turned out ok for being recycled materials. 

I started with the empties and taped them together and stuffed them with newspaper so they would hold their shape.  

I then took scrapbook paper and wrapped them.

Then I inked them to make the paper look worn.. tied on some ribbon and then with my one little glue stick I glued them together. I then added my lights that I got from Dollar Sense (2 lights for a buck!)

I hope to post my creepy project Friday.. so stay tuned!

Blown Away

If you go outside today you may just be blown away! I was hoping our tree out front would hold it's beautiful bright red leaves until Saturday so that Cody could see. I guess I had better hurry and take a picture before all the leaves are blown away. I haven't posted much this month... not that I haven't been thinking about my little space out here in the worldwide web... it's just life got a little hectic. Here is a little recap of my month. 

We started the month out with much excitement over Homecoming. It's a pretty big deal here as I'm sure it is at every high school. The students had spirit week and Michaela had a lot of fun coming up with unique ways to show her spirit. She makes a killer pirate! Friday....aka game day the kids only had half a day of school. The Homecoming parade made it's way through town. It's exciting to see how many people come out and show their school spirit. I'm going to miss that about small town living. Knowing someone in practically every float was pretty fun! Friday night the Pleasant Hill Roosters actually won the game!! Go Roosters! Saturday wrapped up Homecoming with a dance. Michaela and Caleb looked fabulous and made an adorable couple. 

Michaela's beauty, confidence and caring spirit continues to BLOW ME AWAY every single day. 

ok.. so on to Senior recognition night. This was the same weekend as a trip I had planned. Britt was also going to be out of town for a fishing tourney. I stayed behind so that I could be there. It truly was a special occasion. It's a time when seniors are acknowledged along with their parents in front of everyone before the football game. When they called our names we had to walk from one 20 yard line to the next. It was weird hearing our names over the loud speaker. "Michaela Richards, Daughter of Britt and Tricia Richards" Then we started to walk.. stopped for a picture.. then walked a few more paces before I turned to look at her. The second I looked at her my heart just dropped. She had tears streaming down her face....she says... "mom this is it. This will be the last time I cheer on this field" CHOKE... CHOKE... I can't breathe. That my dear is what is called a bitter sweet moment. I'm delighted that my daughter has a sentimental side to her. 

After Senior Recognition I got in the car and drove to Iowa to join my girlfriends at the craft cottage. We had a FANTASTIC time!! I highly recommend it to anyone needing a girls weekend away. We had a blast! Here is a picture..Jennifer and Sherry were also there.. just not in this pic.  

We have had lots of fun this month so far!

Amazing Stuffed Mushrooms

Alrighty folks... this has got to be the best thing I have tasted in a LONG time! Britt put this together the other night using what we had in the frig and BOO-YA it was a hit! I had to have more of course and now I wish I would have bought more than one package of mushrooms. This is a recipe that truly hits every taste bud you have! This recipe is dedicated to my son Cody who is now in his second week of culinary school. (Cody.. this recipe for sure needs to be on your menu when you open your restaurant) 

Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms

Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic Dip
1/2 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. Garlic Garlic Seasoning 

Whole mushrooms
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Grated Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove stems from mushroom and stuff with the Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic dip. Top with Parmesan and Swiss Cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese has a nice brown glow.. :) 


ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! 


Do you need some Garlic Garlic Seasoning? Contact my supplier (ha) Sharon Pyburn @ 816-289-4484 or Jspyburn@aol.com she will hook you up! Tell her I sent ya!