CRAZY BUSY JULY part 2

There are so many things to do here in Omaha in the summer.  With out-of-town family visiting, we wanted to do it all, but time (and energy) prevented.  Among our choices were:

watching fireworks

Waiting, waiting, waiting.......

horse trail rides, romping in Activity Center, and the family picnic at Mahoney State Park

Tons of food and family to enjoy!

swimming in the hotel pool, a visit for our granddaughters to the Henry Doorly Zoo (simply the best!) and taking in Despicable Me 2 (what a fun movie!)
 worship and Sunday School
walking to Council Bluffs and back across the Missouri River via the John Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, (HOT!)
a trip to the batting cages for some of our grandsons, a tour of the Strategic Air & Space Museum (includes a very thought provoking Holocaust exhibit)

and lots of time just chillin' at home and playing yard and board games.

Texas Hold'em

 Everybody gets in the game.

All too soon we had to say good-bye to Tom, Patrick, and John and their wonderful families.

More tomorrow.
Trish

 

CRAZY BUSY JULY

July has already been such a busy month!  From the 4th to the 9th, we had family in from Texas, Colorado, Ohio, and Nebraska ( more local) to celebrate a Family Reunion as well as Independence Day.  I hate being tied to the kitchen when we should be visiting with our loved ones, so the days prior found us cooking up a storm.

Some of our "satisfied customers"

A real favorite was our pulled pork.  YUM! and so easy. 

Trish's Pulled Pork for a crowd
8-12 lb pork shoulder roast (I use boneless, but bone-in adds more flavor)
2 tbs oil
salt & pepper
electric roaster, Dutch oven or oven roasting pan

Cut roast into 2 or 3 pieces.
Generously season meat on all sides.
Brown in heated oil on all sides.
Put on a rack in roaster.
Bake covered at 325 degrees 2-1/2 hours.
Turn off oven (or electric roaster), do NOT open,  and let sit for another 30 minutes.
Remove meat from roaster to carving platter or tray and let sit until cool enough to handle.
Using 2 forks, shred meat.
Discard fat and bone.  Return meat to pan.  Rewarm as needed.
Serve on Kaiser rolls or hard rolls, slathered with your BBQ sauce (my current favorite is Rufus Teague's Honey Sweet.

Tons of pictures were taken at the Reunion. (my scrapbook is calling me to hurry up and get them printed!)

Happy eating and may all of your family gatherings be joyous ones!
Trish

HOMEMADE INSECTIDE

If you are a stamper or one who scrapbooks, you are already into do-it-yourself projects.
Here's a recipe that can save you money and is safer all-around than chemicals to control those pests that invade your green space.
 
DIY July: For those with a green thumb, here’s a homemade insecticide. Combine 25 drops of peppermint and sweet orange essential oils with 1 teaspoon of unscented liquid soap, and dissolve in 32 ounces of water. Use with a spray bottle.
Happy summer, Everyone!

Trish

Buy 3 Get 1 Free Offer

Offer Dates: July 1-31, 2013
Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free!
The Fine Print:

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
  • Designer Series Paper Stacks
  • Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Designer Series Paper from the holiday catalog preorder
  • Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits
• Orders may be placed on any type of order (demonstrator, workshop, customer, or online).
• No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free.
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.
• Order deadlines:
  • Phone: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX or online: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

new WASHI class & bundle

Do you remember these Washi tape cards I blogged about last week?  Do you like the look and want to see more and learn more uses for this fun product?  Today Stampin' Up announced a new Washi online class and bundle offer.  Check the flyer below for details:

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What to Washi Online Class

Our next online class--What to Washi--is now available. Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there. Originating in Japan, Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful look to any project. What to Washi explores a myriad of Washi options and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures.  Divided into seven PDF documents, this class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects. What to Washi Class:  item 134742 Price:  $14.95 US/$17.95 CA The following topics are covered in the class:

• The Washi Basics
• Washi-The Next Step
• Above and Beyond
• Sharing Washi with Others
• Memory Keeping
• Storage
• Only the Beginning. . . 

And wait, there's more! This class is also being offered as part of the What to Washi Bundle. When you order the bundle you receive everything listed below:

• What to Washi Class
• Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
• Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape
• Season of Style Designer Washi Tape
• Witches Brew Designer Washi Tape
• 20 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Each Washi Tape package contains three coordinating rolls of Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Washi Tape for a total of 12 rolls. And when you order the What to Washi Bundle, you'll be the first to receive our Season of Style and Witches Brew Washi Tape packages; they aren't available to individual purchase until August 1! 

What to Washi Bundle:  item 134743
Price:  $36.95 US/$45.95 CA

To order your class and/bundle, CLICK HERE

Happy Weekend, Everyone!
Trish