Miss Sheridan...

What in the world...I still can't believe you took your life last night. What would ever make it so bad you would leave your children? And with a gun? I just can't wrap my mind around it...

I love you, Sheridan!!!! Though we didn't always agree on things, we did agree on our precious roles as mothers. I will be there for the kids, anytime or anyplace.

We will also try to take care of Mark...though sometimes I fear we are loosin' him as well.

God speed Sheridan and I hope all is peaceful now...

Scentsy has a new line!!! And recipes:o)

As you might know, I'm a consultant for Scentsy...one of the greatest companies around!!! They now offer wonderful bath and body products that your body and family will love.

Please take a moment to take a look at my website Scentsy and have your order shipped right to your door! And there are specials,discounts and other fun stuff to check out.

I'm also very passionate about reading and books! The best place I have found on the web to get free books is from paperbackswap . I've recently received over 5 books in the mail just for sendin' out books that I have on my shelf, needin' love:o) How great is that? And you can print shipping right from home, get a discount on delivery conformation and other fun, useful things. I totally love the website and all the great people there!!

Okay, now for a few recipes I found again in a book I love. An oldie but goodie book that ya'll should try to get..."The Up-With-Wholesome, Down-With-Store-Bought"...Looooooove it;O)

Basic Batter and Bake Mix
*5 cups flour
*5tsp. baking powder
*1tbsp. onion powder
*1tsp. thyme
*1tsp. paprika
*1tbsp. sugar
Mix together in a bag and store on shelf or freezer until needed.***Mix other spices, cheeses, etc. to the mix when you use for chicken, pork chops, etc.

Baking Powder
*4oz. cream of tartar
*2oz. baking soda
*2oz.cornstarch
Store in air-tight container. ****Use could also trim down this recipe. Just use 4 parts to 2 parts of each;O)

Brown Sugar Syrup
*3 cups boiling water
*4 cups light brown sugar
*6tbsp. butter
Bring water to a boil. Add sugar and butter and boil over medium heat, stirrin' constantly, until syrup thickens to your preference.

I do have more but I would love to hear what ya'll would like to see as far as recipes. So please leave a comment and tell me what recipes you would love to see. Or if you have a favorite that you want to find a recipe for, let me know and I could find it or might make it. I have TONS of staples recipes, thoughts and ideas.

I will also be havin' another blog giveaway...yippee! I'm excited about this one. I am makin' soaps, lotions, balms and salves again and would love to offer a fun basket filled with pamperin' things...maybe for Mother's Day???

So, stay tuned to find out when the giveaway starts and how to get your entries...though I am really laid back and find that when things are easy, they are better;o)

Have a great day and don't forget to leave a comment!!!

Storms comin' in!

That was the sunset last night:O) I'm not sure it could have been any more beautiful!

We have some major storms comin' through all weekend long, with the worst bein' Saturday night into Sunday. I don't like tornado season. And I've talked to Big Daddy about gettin' a storm shelter put in out here. We don't have payments on anything and I think that would be a good reason to extend some credit and have a monthly payment. We'll see. I do know the tornado's last year really hit close to home and the small towns are still recovin' and just to see the trees mangled still like they are is just a sad reminder. I don't like it.

We still don't have any chicks on day 22 but I think we are hearin' peckin' in there but really, who knows:O) I really hope these chicks hatch, along with the next batch.

I need to go. Have a great day and weekend in case I don't get back on. I have a lot to do, as usual:O)

What is wrong with parents???

To say I was shocked to hear the crap that is yelled at kids durin' softball practice would be puttin' it lightly. Why do some parents feel the need to degrade and belittle their children in front of their peers and other parents and people??? It truly breaks my heart and makes me want to whoop some ass, frankly!!! How can ANY parent EVER put their child down??? Are we not their biggest fans???

Sports should be fun for kids, heck, anyone!

So, when we go back to practice on Thursday, the parents will be enlightened to the rules and if they don't like them or can't abide by them...they can take their asses and big, mean mouths home!!!

Okay...sorry for the rant:O)

I do have a recipe for ya'll today. We're havin' tacos with beans and rice. It will be nice to have a real meal tonight as we've been husslin' and busy with practices all this week. O-and we're excited Little Man got drafted to his tball team from last year...GO BLACK SOCKS!!

Spanish Rice
*3 tbsp. olive oil
*1 cup rice
*1 small can of tomato sauce
*2 cups chicken broth
and spices...I use chili powder, garlic salt or garlic, pepper and salt and maybe a little red pepper.

Brown the rice for a few minutes and then add the rest of the ingredients. Turn down the heat, cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes or so until done. Fluff and enjoy:O)

And I've be forgettin' to give ya'll the update on the chicks we're incubatin'. They all died due to the egg position:O( So I put another clutch of eggs in and layed them on their sides, like they would be in the nest. They are due to hatch tomorrow and I pray they all make it outta their shells.  won't help a chick out because if they are too weak to get out of the shell, they are not right and should be culled. Sad but Nature is smart and does things like that.

Have a great day!!!

Free bag of grain!!

Here's another great freebie if you have horses Nutrena Horse Feed

Enjoy!!! O-and let me know if you get this or any other freebie's:O)