Mother’s Day Weekend In Shipshewana Indiana

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My mom, dad, my sisters and I spent Mother’s Day weekend in Shipshewana, Indiana. I always enjoy my time there, especially when it’s with my family. We always have a few regular places we always go. Jo Jo’s Pretzels in the Davis Mercantile building in the center of town tops the list! I love their soft pretzels, my favorite is the cinnamon pretzel! I can make an exception to my no white flour rule for those pretzels. Sometimes it’s just worth it.

We also usually head upstairs so the kids can ride the carousel.

While we’re on the top floor we also check out the scrapbook shop (at least I do), and the toy shop before we head out to our other favorites. I always find a ton of great scrapbook papers, and ideas in that little shop. I photographed some of the ideas they had hanging on the walls for inspiration later. My favorite was the LEGO pages, so I got some of those sheets to make my own for my son’s photos. He’s a big LEGO fan, and I have several photos of his creations to scrapbook.

We checked out some of the other stores in the downtown before we headed out to the bulk food store, then to Yoders. I always love checking out what they have there, and the shoes are spectacular!

We had fairly good weather for our Mother’s Day trip this year, with temperatures in the sixties and sun in the morning. We did have some rain showers in the afternoon, but nothing major.

It just added to the spring beauty of these spring tulips.

Loved the tulips above in the wagon! Our tulips at home are almost done for the year, so it was fun to see the splash of color.

Overall it was a wonderful weekend spent with family! How was your Mother’s Day?

Crafty Weekend Links~ End of April Edition

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I can’t believe the weekend is here again already! This week flew by! It hasn’t been the best week weather wise. I think it’s rained every day, and we had a massive wind storm Wednesday night. I’m just thankful we weren’t in the path of all the tornadoes in the south. My heart goes out to all the people who were affected.

The trees are really starting to bloom here. I’m really surprised the blooms are still holding up with all the downpours and wind we’ve had over the last few days, but it’s definitely looking like spring! We’ve had just a few peeks of the sunshine to come.

I have a few fun craft links to share for your weekend reading. There are several fun ideas here for Mother’s Day and Spring.  I hope you enjoy checking out all the links as much as I did.

Beading Arts
Don’t miss your chance to win giveaway package #2 from Cherry Tree Beads!

Moore (Gourd)Whimsies
Creative Paperclay Design Team!!!

Creative Dreamer
Last week June showed you how to create a woven “gum wrapper” photo frame… this week she’s giving it away!

Made By Nicole
Add a little edge to your wardrobe with these easy to craft punk pins.

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Celebrate spring by making a pressed flower card.

Laura – Taz’s Corner
Laura shares some Free Mother’s Day Designs and more.

Eileen – The Artful Crafter
Celebrate spring by making a pressed flower card.

Kim- Flowers and Art
Kim makes butterfly wings for a toddler out of fun foam!!

Spring Rice Krispy Treats

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Here’s a fun spring treat idea you can make with your family! These Rice Krispies Treats® are also perfect for welcoming the warm weather of spring and summer.

Rice Krispies Treats® are so darn easy to make, and who doesn’t like them? I love the commercial when the lady sprinkles flour on her face so it makes her look like she’s spent hours in the kitchen when she brings out her Krispy treats.

Your kids will love helping you make and decorate these delicious spring treats. You can wrap them up for a spring party, or a garden tea. They’d also be fabulous for a Mother’s Day brunch.

Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® Springtime Flowers
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows – or – 4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies®
Canned frosting
Assorted candies

How to make it:

  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into flower shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.

Microwave Rice Krispy Treat Directions:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Special Notes

  • For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
  • 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
  • Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
  • Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
  • To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Kellogg’s has reduced the sodium content of Rice Krispies to meet current consumer flavor- and nutrition-preferences. Rice Krispies Treats made with the lower sodium cereal taste great without any added salt, but, if you desire, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter before melting. Continue with recipe as directed.

Make them for treats for grandmas, aunts, mother in laws, and good friends for a special homemade Mother’s Day treat.

Image and recipe courtesy of Kellogg’s

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day. I always think of Mother’s Day as the day to really dig in the garden and get everything planted. It’s not going to happen this year. It’s been raining all night and all day.

Here’s a shot of my lilac bush when it was in full bloom a couple days ago, the blooms are starting to fade a little now.

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