3rd, 2nd & Kindergarten

Here it is...proof that I will get my sanity back and my house clean.

I CANNOT believe this day has come for my "youngest."

Home from their first week. All smiles, over-exaggerate whining and hungry tummies from lack of eating at all hours of the day.

I might take a nap with Tatum one of these days!

Episode 9 - Popsicles & Bacon Maple Popcorn

One night I got it in my head that I wanted to try a popcorn idea. Mom, Janna and I took a root beer popcorn recipe and altered it by adding maple and bacon. We felt that it needed some improvement so we made the necessary alterations and that is how we came up with our Bacon Maple Popcorn recipe. (We had no problem eating the entire experiment batch.)

A very unique and delicious (and naughty) treat. I would definitely make it again! I love salty bacon with sweet maple so this was a home run for me.

Bacon Maple Popcorn

8 oz bacon 1 cup popcorn kernals

½ cup butter

½ cup light corn syrup 2 tsp maple flavoring

Pop the popcorn in a hot air popper, set aside in a large bowl. Fry up the bacon until brown and crips then chop into small pieces, set aside. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute – no more. Add maple flavoring. Spread on popped popcorn until coated. Mix in chopped bacon until completed incorporated. Enjoy!

Free Roses for Good Neighbor Day - Sept 6 Only!!!

I have seen this advertisement every year but never taken advantage of it…until today…and it is REALLY cool!!!

Take your donations for the Maple Valley Food Bank to Carol’s Flowers here in Maple Valley for a free dozen roses. All you have to do is sign a sheet that says you pledge to keep only one of those roses and then give the other 11 away to neighbors. A great way to say thank you to those you care about and also to meet new ones.

I haven’t given mine out yet so ssssshhhhhh!

You also get a reusable bag full of coupons and advertisements from the sponsors. Including a $5 gift certificate to CJ’s bakers, a free pass to Thrive, several $5 off $25 coupons and lots more.

Did you know you can take in your old vases to Carol’s anytime and based on their size and quality, they will give you credit or free flowers?

Carol’s Flowers is located by Gloria’s Restaurant and this only goes while supplies last. Get down their today and don't forget your donations. What a great event. Thank you Carol's!!

Episode 8 - Pool Time