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Monday, April 13, 2009

How peeps are made



How peeps are made
For generations, little marshmallow Peeps have been a staple of children's Easter baskets across America. Find out what goes into making the little guys.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/peeps/sns-peep-factory-pg,0,792513.photogallery

Quote by~Anne Bradstreet
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant,
If we did not sometimes taste of Adversity,
prosperity would not be so welcome.

Facts
More than 20 million meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere every day.
Goats do not have upper front teeth.
The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
One in three male motorists picks their nose while driving. yuck!
The male platypus has poisonous spurs on its legs.

Tips
Yogurt containers & Margarine Tubs:
Use to store craft supplies. Can also be used as a travel dish for pets.
Ice Cube Trays:Use to hold earrings, bobby pins or cufflinks in a drawer.
Old pantyhose:They make great garden-stake ties!
Showercaps:Floor protector: Catch drips when watering indoor hanging plants.
Old check book wallets:Try using a checkbook wallet as a coupon organizer.

Recipe
Old Fashioned Egg Salad
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Old-Fashioned-Egg-Salad
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and celery. Cover and refrigerate. Yield: 3 servings.
Crafts & Tutorials
How to make Tulip flower Pots
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/162461/tulip_shaped_flower_pots.html?cat=24

Terrarium using plastic cup and saucer
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/927909/saucer_and_cup_terrarium_and_more.html?cat=30

Making Your own Flower press
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/799261/making_your_own_flower_press.html?cat=24

Make baby pants from dish towel
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/04/dish-towel-shorts/

Make a clock from old Cd
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/01/recycled-cd-clock/

Make a knit or crochet marker
http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/03/stitch-markers/

Make a loom from stuff in your home *Clever
http://www.knitchat.com/2008/08/19/how-tos-day-bored-nothing-to-do-make-a-knitting-loom-with-stuff-in-your-house/

Appliqued tie onesie tutorial
http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/2009/03/appliqued-tie-onesie.html

Go make something !
Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing !

3 comments:

Orjana said...

Aw Peeps! I wish you could get them here! They look so unhealthy but bright and cheerful! Hope you had a lovely Easter!

Ed said...

I hadn't heard of Peeps either. I hope you and yours had a wonderful Easter Ginger. I enjoyed the video, and the tutorials.

Ruth said...

Wow... I've never heard of Peeps, but they do look pretty cute!

Ruth xx