DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

I need to know something…how come when our kids are little and they tell us “no” we find it unacceptable.  I shouldn’t presume to think that you are the same way, so please forgive… But, when MY children don’t want something…say  lasagna  for dinner, they say, “no, I don’t want that”.  Or if I ask them if they want to wear the blue shirt for school and they say, “No”… I get agitated.  I want them to say yes..to be agreeable…but when kids don’t want something they don’t hesitate to let you know. I am sure that I was the same way as a child. But somewhere along the way I, as I am sure many of you, turned into a “Yes” person. Would you please bake 3,000 cookies for a  school  function?  Umm, sure yes. Can you coordinate this event that is going to take you weeks and weeks and hours and hours? Sure, why not! I need someone to practice my knife throwing skills at, can you help? Ok, I’ll be right over. Now I should say no, no...

    Fiestas Patrias  is much like the American 4th of July in that it celebrates the creation of an independent country free of their colonial masters. Mexico's celebration of independence doesn't celebrate the actual day of independence but the call to be an independent nation. On September 16, 1810 Father Miguel Hidalgo the parish priest of the small town of Dolores, issued his call for Mexicans to rise up and overthrow Spanish rule. This call for independence is known as " El Grito ", the cry, and is widely celebrated all over Mexico today. Today it is simply rendered as " Mexicanos, Viva Mexico " and the crowds answer back with loud cries of " Viva Mexico " and much celebrating. In Mexico City the president gives the " El Grito " to thronged masses gathered in the Zocolo and the same act is repeated in small towns and big cities across Mexico. Today in Mexico the " El Grito " is delivered on Sept. 15 around 11 PM fol...

   This is another diy from  lifeartcollide.blogspot.com  .  What an ingenious person this is.  Just wanted to share another great thing to make. Homemade Apothecary Jars How much fun was it to make my own set of creepy apothecary jars! They are going to look amazing on my Halloween treat table this year. I've put together a little bit of a How-To for anybody who wants the basics on how to make their own apothecary jars. Get your family involved in this fun Halloween project, you'll have a great time filling jars...just keep your eye on Grampa's teeth or they may end up in one! GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES Keep your eyes open for all types of jars! Start by looking at home you’d be surprised what you’ll find hiding in your kitchen cupboards and medicine cabinet. Other great sources: Dollar stores, garage sales, home décor centers, kitchen supply outlets, recycling centers and second hand stores. Try using candy jars, home...