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Bra Clip Winners

May 8, 2010 By 8 Comments

I’m SOOOOO excited for all of the “Hide Your Straps” winners! 

Total – there were 53 entries – by 13 passionate followers.

Instead of drawing out 12 random winners – despite the BONUS entries – I want ALL of you to win.

For the 8 divas that each had 6 entries in the draw (for being a Follower of my blog with Google Connect) will each be getting an ADDITIONAL gift from me!

Please send me your Mailing Address through the Contact page - so I can put your prize in the southern Alberta wind mail to you! Thanks

 

Heidi

Katie

Crystal

Jody

Justine

Moriah Lukacs

Shari

Krista

Bianca

Lyndsay

Bre

Deanne Young

Heather

Happy Weekend,
Robyn

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Patio Drinks

August 11, 2009 By 4 Comments

I’ve sat down 3 different times today to write a serious, inspiring blog entry – that you can learn more about the entrepreneurial side of me. However, I keep getting sidetracked.

It’s summer and I keep imagining what you’re all doing for fun. Where are YOU going/have gone on vacation? How are YOU taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather? Please comment – I want to hear about YOU!!

Warning – no negativity allowed – only positive thoughts. He he…if you live in the deep south of the USA where it is 105F – please don’t think us Canadians are feeling sorry for you ;) Just joking – most of us would trade locations with you any day. If you don’t have vacation time OR your checking account isn’t overflowing with spending money – tell us about the daycations & staycations you’re enjoying. I know you’re creative and making the most of any opportunity life is providing you. Tanning on your deck, golfing, hanging out friends, whatever!

On the weekend – John & I had a fun date after church. We had a bit of time before going to watch a friend’s son play soccer. John was craving a taco and the only tex-mex fast food place was on the other end of town. SO we settled for the Original Joe’s patio for nachos! You might think we sound like an oxymoron – Christians enjoying a cocktail on a Sunday after church. However, we just like to have fun socially and enjoy taking advantage of our couple months of nice weather. Who am I kidding, trying to defend being Canadian ;)

When our cold drinks came out – we giggled. Depending on the day or our mood – John and I could easily interchange our beverages – just like a lot of things. Did you know that John & I don’t have particular sides of the bed we sleep on? Or one more common, we don’t have assigned seating at our table.

This time – which drink do you think is mine & which one is John’s?

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JohnPatio RobynPatio

Don’t forget – I would LOVE to hear about the highlights of your summer thus far please!! Comment away… even those of you that are virgins at making on comments on this blog – but are so amazing at visiting and revisiting my blog. Thank you for your support. I’d really love to read your comment…

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Cool Summer Cuisine

August 8, 2009 By 5 Comments

The fabulous Chef Beazley grew up in Texas - where it gets REALLY hot in the summer! When meal time rolls around, the idea of eating warm food isn’t very appealing. We’ve had fun creating cool summer cuisine. John is working on getting the recipes prepared to share with you - in his own online cookbook! Until then, hopefully these pictures will give you inspiration for summer meals.

An amazing recipe that our friend Allison served us and nicely shared after:

Salad

My talented hubby enjoyed making crepes for his first time! They were for an absolutely divine meal that he cooked – I’ll have to share pictures of it later. However, with the leftover crepes - I made a cool summer dessert with blueberries inside:

 Fruit Crepes

Drinks – summer requires amazing cool beverages to enjoy on the patio and have ready when company stops in. John found a recipe for this phenomenal frozen drink – when he had leftover wine to use. The wine lover in him, didn’t want to throw it out or consume a couple days after opening. Merlot Ice:

Merlot Ice

My marvelous soul mate relaxing this afternoon:

Chef Beazley relaxing

Hope you’re having an amazing summer!

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Rhubarb Slush

April 21, 2009 By 11 Comments

The famous Rhubarb slush!!

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With summer in full swing, I wanted to share this post again – as I’m excited to welcome many new followers since I originally posted! You may also enjoy making Southwest Cups to accompany your sweet drink!

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I’d like to take credit for this recipe, but in 1997, a family friend shared it with my Mom!!

After some begging by a couple followers:

“Recipe for rhubarb slush please…..?” Andrea

“Rhubarb Slush??? Is that something you make yourself?”  Shandie

I’m going to give in and share my favorite summer drink recipe! Divas I hope the two of you especially LOVE this cocktail!!

Rhubarb Slush

8 c. rhubarb (cut up)
2 qts. water (8 c.)
1/2 c. lemon juice
3 c. sugar
1 pkg. strawberry jello (reg size)
2 c. vodka

Cook rhubarb until soft in 8 c. of water and 3 c. sugar mixture. Put through a seive (I use leftover pulp to make a crisp!) Add 1 pkg of strawberry jello. Stir well. Let cool. Add 2 c. vodka. Stir; put into ice cream pail. When cool, freeze. Wait 3 days. Serve by filling glass 1/2 full with slush and half Sprite, 7-Up or even Ginger Ale!

I highly suggest you dress up your drink to really Surprise & Delight!

ENJOY!

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