It's fun to get lost...

Sometimes it's a ton of fun to just get lost.  On the way back from my nephew's baseball game in Port Jervis, my mom and I decided to pick up some lunch at the mall on the way home.  I got off at the wrong exit and ended up in the middle of no where Middletown, NY - somewhere along Route 211.  It was a great ride through a farm community.  We stopped at a farm to ask for directions and the farmer was so kind and gave my mom a tour around her greenhouses.  She shared that she was an 8th generation farmer.  It was a ride well worth it.

On a different note, I only have 2 1/2 days left of the school year.  Woohoo!!!  Hello summer vacation!

Turning over a new leaf...hello healthy eating!

This is a photograph of my breakfast...which usually consists of about 16 ounces of Coke or Pepsi and something fried.  I want to transition to more healthful eating.  First, I have gained some weight and my goal is to return to my college weight.  Second, I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease 25 years ago and after many surgeries, life threatening episodes, and 5 years of remission I have decided to take my diet more seriously.  So, here's to a more healthful life...

HELP - PROBLEMS SIGNING UP FOR STAMPIN' UP! US STARTER KIT

Each time I attempt to sign up I receive the following message:

The item(s) below is no longer available. To remove the item(s) from this order, click OK, then remove any payments from the order and delete these items from the Merchandise and/or Hostesss Free items tab before completing your order.

125855 Celebrando 2011-2012 (Single)

It will not allow me to continue to the Summary/Payment page until the item is removed.  Unfortunately, it is an item from the Starter Kit that I am unable to substitute. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Ivy

My first (almost completed) Project Life page

I have really enjoyed working on my Project Life album.  I did not have to work this week and loved waking up and just thinking about what or who I would document over the course of a day.  It really is a wonderful way to document the everyday moments of life - gifts, weather or just a simple task like picking up a little boy at the bus stop on a Friday afternoon.  These are all of the moments I will look back on and treasure.  I do really wish I had Project Life back in High School when I began scrapbooking.

Obsessed with Japanese gyoza

I just wanted to share my new favorite food to make...Gyoza (Asian dumplings).  Each Friday, on my way home and just over the George Washington bridge, I stop at the most awesome Korean supermarket, H-Mart, where they sell many different types of Asian food.  The greatest part of the supermarket is that they have food stations set up for customers to try new foods...brilliant?  Gyoza is super easy to make - Gyoza wrappers, ground pork, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper.  I don't ever do any measuring.

Tim Holtz Configurations



I did not get that far with my Tim Holtz Configurations box because I had some unexpected company (I am not a fan of visitors who show up at my doorstep without calling me first). Despite the interruption, I was able to complete the cover (somewhat). Perhaps the most irritating part is that I will not be able to get back to it until next weekend.  C'est la vie!

Made in the USA - my mission!

I am on a mission to find craft products made in the USA.  Today I purchased Martha Stewart craft paint at Michaels and I was incredibly relieved and excited to see "Made in the USA" on the label.