Fair Trade

  I decided to look more into Fair Trade and what all it means to everyone. Fair Trade means a better price for coffee beans for farmers. It adds work and keeps the economy on the right path. It involves schools, community's and all involve from start to finish. It offers the workers fair wages for them and their family's. It offers use as consumers a great cup of coffee for fair price, and just the knowledge of making everyone's life better.

I have to let everyone know, I made Pork Chops the other night and they we're so tender and moist. This is one of the reasons I Love Pork, plus I'm also a BzzAgent and need to let everyone know about the other white meat. There are so many ways that you can cook Pork; Bake ,Grill, Braise, and Ect... Just to let everyone know there are so many different types of Pork., 5 different types of chops.....Loin Chop, Blade Chop, Rib Chop, Top Loin Chop and Sirloin Chop. The types  of cuts are: Boston Butt, Shoulder Roast, Ground Pork, Loin Roast, Rib Roast, Rack of Pork, Cured Ham, Fresh Leg, Picnic Shoulder, Spare Ribs and Bacon. My oldest son loves to make the pulled pork also, it's his favorite to cook at the family gatherings we have.You can also add rubs glazes and marinades to pork. There are so many wonderful ways to work with Pork. Here is one of my favorites; Breaded Pork Chops, they are so moist and tender; so go out and buy that Pork and let me know what you think!

 I have to let everyone know first that I'm a BzzAgent and get to try products and give my honest opinion about them and then to let you try them and you give me your honest opinion about the product. This time we're trying Burt's Bees Intense Hydration. I've been using Burt's Bees Intense Hydration for about 2 weeks now and I can tell you there is a difference with my face already. I has never been smoother or softer.  As you can see from the pictures it makes a difference. Only the pictures say it better than I can It has also begin clearning my skin from imperfections and wrinkles. You can see that in the very last picture. All I know is that I'm loving Burt's Bees Intense Hydration more every time I use it!!!

Green Mountain Coffee & Fair Trade

I wanted to let everyone know that I've tried Green Mountain Coffee.  Green Mountain Coffee is Fair Trade Certified. What you ask is Fair Trade. Well, let me explain, but before I go on, I want to let you all know that I'm a BzzAgent. Yes, I get to try products and let you know about them and let you try them also. I always get to voice my opinion about it. And I also would like an opinion from you, whether good or bad about the product. Back to where I was at: Fair Trade means; you are ensured a better cup of coffee and a better life for the farmers involved.  Fair Trade gets a fair price for their beans, improves working conditions, assists in protecting the environment and supports community development with projects such as new schools, roads and health clinics.  Green Mountain Coffee comes in a variety of flavors and all has K-cups for the Keurig brewers. I hope that explaning all of this that you will look for Fair Trade Coffees for your next morning coffee.<img src="http://img.bzzagent.com/image/GMCfairTrade.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=9081228831&Campaign=6979708601&Uid=1251167&token=99950c2e35852bf8b11af85e65569cbd" alt=""/>

 I had my second surgery and as far as I can tell everything went well. I'm still in alot of pain though. I start Physical Therapy tomorrow. The doctor won't release me for work until Jan. 31st, 2013. I'm trying to make the most of it. I can't sew yet which means no boxers for the boys. I'll get them done sometime next year.

Well, I found out a few days ago that my second surgery for my right shoulder is on the 23rd of October. Which means I would be going back to work till January, The boys have to do the christmas  cookie baking, and the boys also have to get all the christmas stuff out and deal with all of that. The nice thing is the boys 22 & 17 can fend for them self"s and are both good cooks. I'm nervous about being knocked out and all. I have the 4 AVM's to worry about. At least I'll be in the hospital. I'll write more' I'm trying to get what Christmas sewing done before surgery!!!

                                                                                                                I decided that one night for dinner I'd try a new Progresso Recipe Starter for dinner. I went to the store to pick up their Poortabella Mushroom sauce. While I was standing at the sauces a women approched me asking if I had ever tried them and I said yes. I told her I was a BzzAgent and I get to try new products and let everyone know about them. I told here I had tried the Fire Roasted Tomato and was it was great. This time I was going to try the Portablla Mushroom. She said itlooks easy. I told her it was, you can make just about anything with the sauces, and the taste is great!!! I gave her 2 coupons and she bought 2 cans .

Progresso Recipe Starters

I went over to my sister's house one night and she was trying to figure out what she was having for dinner. I told her I was a BzzAgent and get to try out products and give my honest opion to companys and people. I also get to tell everyone about the product. So, I told her about the Progesso Recipe Starter Campaign, I told her that they carry different flavors and I had just tried the Sun Dried Tomato. I gave her some coupons and asked her to try it ( since she's always trying to figure out what to make for dinner). She called me 2 nights later and told me she had make Chicken and Brocolli with Progresso Recipe Starter Cheese Blend, she told me her family loved it and it was so easy. She thanked me over again and said life was so much easier with Progesso.

Progresso(TM) Recipe Starters(TM) Campaign Homepage

Progresso(TM) Recipe Starters(TM) Campaign Homepage

Glade oil diffuser

We have get together's at our house every week. This past weekend we had another BBQ. We always hang out in the backyard but, every one always has to go into the house to use the restroom. Every time someone would come out of the house they would comment on how good the house smelled. I asked if they wanted to know what it was they kept the house smelling so good, they all said yes. I told everyone I was a BzzAgent and get to try products and samples and coupons. I explained that this campain I was doing had to do with Glade Expressions Oil diffuser, And the wonderful smell in the house was Pineapple and Mangosteen. ( Which by the way is my favorite). I brought the diffuser out and let everyone see it. They all loved the look of it. Everyone was so excited. I handed out all the coupons and told them which stores carried them. Everyone told me that the next campaign they wanted me to call them at let the know what it was. They love seeing the new products.

It's been a long Summer!!!!

Wow, it has been a long summer. May 30th I had surgery on my shouler and it didn't take. So either at the end of this month or the beginning of Oct. I'll be having my second surgery. Some day my shoulder will be right again. It's been a four year process. I'm going to try and get my youngest nieces dress done for here birthday next weekend. I'll be posting more in a few days. We also celebrated Hubby's 50th birthday!

Glade oil diffuser

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Glade oil diffuser

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SON SAYS PHILIPS NORELCO POWER TOUCH WITH AQUATEC IS THE BEST

 

April 8, 2012 by cands2010

WOW, is one of the best ways to describe the Philips Norelco Power Touch With Aquatec. When I was chosen to be a Bzz Agent for this product, I immeditally told my son about this. Needless to say he was so excited about this. Friday afternoon the box came in the mail, I had just gotten home from work and seen the empty box. I asked what was in the box. My son yells to me out from the bathroom, ( Mom come look), so I go into the bathroom and there he is sitting on the counter shaving his face, ( Mom come feel my face), I feel his face and I said yes, Mom he says can't you feel how smooth my face is!!!!! I told him yes, it felt like the day he was born, very smooth, no stubble, no nothing on his face. We went to Grandma and Grandpas last night and my son proceded to tell all his uncles and cousins that they need one of these razors. Its the best thing on the face of the earth!!! My son had grandma and the aunts feel his face and they were impressed. He loves that it can be used dry or wet( he loves shaving in the shower). I talked to all my sister-in-laws and gave each one of them the coupons , I told them that I,m a Bzz Agent and I get to try and sample new items out in the market, in return i give them my honest opinion about that product. All the girls just loved it, they wanted to get it for their boyfriends for their birthdays. The Easter dinner was a hit, but it was great for everyone to see and feel the new Philips Norelco Power Touch with Aquatec!!! Thank you Philips and Bzz Agent!!!!

Baby Blankets

My oldest son's best friend found out he's having twins ( girls), my son decided that he wanted me to make the girls baby blankets from him. I  took  my oldest to the local sewing store and he picked out all the fabrics for the baby blankets, he decided that he wanted them double fleece and with a fleece border going around them. I decided that since these blankets were done in fleece that I wasn't going to put batting in between them. I love the fleece that my son picked out for these baby blankets. The size I ended up with for these baby blankets was 52" x 60". I made them bigger so that way when the girls are growing they can use them as bigger blankets. I also embroidered the girl's name's on them. My son decided that the embroidery should be done with variegated thread. With all the pinks for these blankets, I think it looks really cute

Simplicity 2336: Khaliah ali Collection

I just finished making the Simplicity 2336: Khaliah Ali Collection , This pattern is Misses'/women's Skirt , Pants, Jacket and Knit dress And Tops. I made View D: The Jacket and View B one of the Tops. Both the Jactet and Top are for stretch knits only. For the jacket I used was a Charcoal Gray interlock knit. I love the color and the way this jacket flows, it reminds me of a swing coat , only lighter.  The Top I made was out of a rayon-lycra knit. I love this fabric's colors so I decided this is the top I want!!!!

Clothing History from Afar - Threads

Clothing History from Afar - Threads

Jalie project done

So, if I set my mind to it I can get it done, here is Cory wearing the shirt I just made for him!!!!

New Projects

I've got a bunch new projects under way! First is a Jalie pattern for men 2328, I'm making Cory a thermal shirt. Second I'm makig Khaliah Ali Collection, pattern # 2336 from Simplicity. In this collection I'm making A shirt, pants and jacket, unfortantly the pants will not match anything but, thant's ok, I need a pair of pants to run around in. My wardrobe is really lacking style right now, I need a few pieces to help bump it up.

Denim Rug

You can see the back side of the rug with all the lines for were all the denim rectangle pieces were sewn.

Denim Rug

This rug is finished, but you can see the rows of rectangles sewn to the big piece of denim. I ssewed them about 3/4 of an inch from each row(you'll be able to tell better in the next picture). The rugs fluff up after you wash them and the boys think they look awsome in their rooms.

Denim Rug

I started sewing the rectangles to the top of the bottom of the rug. As I sewed them down I was over lapping them by a 1/4 inch.

Denim rug

On the edges of the bottom denim, I folded over twice and sewes them. I now have the  bottom of the rug that will not ravel.

Denim rug

this is a bin with cut up rectangles of denim, my husband and kids we're throwing out their old jeans (yes, they were all holey), so I couldn't throw them away and decided to make ruge for the boys room, I did not want to go out and buy any.

sewing the rugs

Sorry it took me so long to get the pictures posted but the computer, printer and camera did'nt want to work.this is the beginning, this how big the underside of the rug is going to be, and yes it's denim.

Snow

I'm so glad I'm off from work today and tomorrow. Lots of snow fell this morning and I didn't go to bed until 7am this morning.  As for sewing I'm going to try and get it done today, I have a few projects that I'm working on; my oldest son's jeans, a pair of jeans for me, a dress for my niece, toys, and other clothing. We'll see what happens today.

computer problems

Well, the computer decided to take a dumped and between Scott and I we we're able to fix it....who knows how long it will last. I'm hoping till at least the end of the year till I can get a new one! I'm still working on the printer and picture issue...I ordered a new disk for the printer and I'm hoping that will solve the printer and photo issues. So, I'm working tonight and I'm off tomorrow and thursday, and with the pending snow storm I'll be glad to be stuck in the house. I'll be sewing away and noone to bother me, well, I'll tell them not to bother me.

Old Jeans=New Rugs 2

Ok, so I go to plug my camera into the computer to download pictures and it won't let me, I go to use the printer and it won't let me. I spent 6 hours at 2 drs. this morning and afternoon and now I'm just tired. So tomorrow is a new day and I'll be fixing all the computer stuff and finishing with the drs. at 10am. I can't wait to get back home after that and start sewing again.

Old Jeans=New Rugs

So today my two boys (Cory -21 and Brandon 16) decided to tell me that they wanted new rugs for their rooms(the entire house is hardwood or tiled floors). I told them someday.....well, someday has arrived! My husband decided that after a years worth of beating his jeans up it was time to get rid of them. He set them on a chair for me and told me....here you go...do something with them!!!! Well, I'm doing just that!!!! I remembered reading about rag rugs and using old denim jeans, well, now I'm cutting the jeans and next I'm cutting them into 1x2 rectangles and then I'm going to cut out a long piece of denim for the backing. Then I'm going to sew the strips of denim to the long denim backing piece.....I'll post pictures as I go through the process.

Sew Vintage with The 1912 Project - Threads

I've taken on a whole new project with my sewing to learn about the past . I've always told myself I was born in the wrong era. I've decided to sew vintage with the  "Sew Vintage 1912 Project".Historical costumers and those who just love sewing vintage and antique patterns may be interested to learn about the Vintage Pattern Lending Library’s(VPLL) The 1912 Project. I can't wait to get started on this. This project will be very fun!

Sew Vintage with The 1912 Project - Threads

Sew Vintage with The 1912 Project - Threads