Happy Birthday my tax baby

Happy birthday my little girl Anna!

Yup she still has her blanket(nub's)

Have a wonderful day my sweet little girl!

Quote by~William Morris
“Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”

Facts
"Bookkeeper" is the only English word that has three consecutive double letters. “Q” is the only letter that does not occur in any of the U.S. state names.
Years ago, cigars were often given as prizes in contests at fairs and carnivals. When a player almost won, the person running the game would say, “Close but no cigar.”The pharaohs of ancient Egypt wore blue for protection against evil.Tip
To refill your steam iron
Fill a well-rinsed dish soap bottle with distilled water for quick, spill-free refills.

Recipe
Peanut butter coconut balls
1 cup butter, softened

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 cups chopped walnuts

1-1/3 cups flaked coconut

2-1/2 cups (15 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

4 teaspoons shorteningChopped nuts or sprinkles

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and vanilla. Add confectioners' sugar. Stir in the cracker crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a deep glass measuring cup or bowl, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave until melted, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip balls into melted chocolate; shake off excess. Roll in nuts or sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Crafts & Tutorials
Spring Cleaning Dust mitt tutorial
http://wewilsons.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-cleaning-dust-mitt-tutorial.html

Alice in Wonderland embroidered patterns
http://www.feelingstitchy.com/2010/04/patterns-alice-in-wonderland-pattern.html

Granny Square joining tutorial
http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk/2009/06/granny-square-joining-tutorial.html

Placemat Clutch tutorial
http://blueeyedfreckle.blogspot.com/2010/04/placemat-clutch-tutorial.html

How to make your own Seed tape tutorial
http://giverslog.com/?p=2484

How to make your own Lunch ice packs
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-lunch-box-ice-packs-113998


Stay Crafty!
Have a blessed day & Be a blessing to others.
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