Headed to the mall for a short
shopping trip and saw these
amazing structures! "Canstruction
Kansas City" arrived early in
February and will leave in early
March. All of the structures are
constructed with canned goods
and non-perishable items.
Fifteen teams of architects,
engineers and contractors are
competing against each other to
build their structures which are
built on site. They are roped off
to protect them from getting
knocked down.
This entry resembles a shuttlecock,
there are three on the lawn of the
Nelson Art Museum. They are very
popular with museum visitors.
When the competition ends, all
of the food will be donated to
Harvester's Food Pantry and in
turn given to families in need.
This entry's theme is Wizard of Oz.
Each entry is judged and then the
winners are awarded. Over 1,000
plus cans and boxes are used for
each entry!
Of course, we have to have Kansas
City Royals themed entries. Here
we have a ball cap.
This entry resembles the score-
board at Royals stadium. So
cool!
This is the coolest fountain I have
ever seen! Kansas City is called
"The City of Fountains". This
one is modeled after the actual
one on The Country Club Plaza.
The builders were awarded with
the "Structural Integrity Award."
Last but not least---A cow.
There is BBQ sauce bottles
on the floor. We do love our
BBQ here in KC.
Lots of fun wandering around
looking at the creativity of others.
This is a great way for our local
food pantry to stock up on much
needed food donations!
~Keep on Dreaming~
Clever uses for JARS:
As in the picture above:
Painted and used as vases.
New way to display photos:
Choose a clear jar that is at
least an inch taller than your
photo. Gently roll photo
enough to get it through the
opening. Place the top in first.
Twist the lid on and turn over
and place with your other
framed pics.
Office, craft, workshop organization:
Pens, scissors, markers for the office
or craft space. Screwdrivers, pencils,
for the workshop.
Small jars can hold paperclips, tacs,
etc. With or without their lids.
What do you do with jars?
Helpful hint:
To open a tight lid,run the lid under
hat water for two minutes. Heat
causes the metal to expand, making
it easier to twist off.
~Keep on Dreaming~
It's time for: Sunday Savor
I have a warm recipe today
so pull up a chair and relax.
This is a great "comfort food"
recipe.
Tator Tot Casserole
1 lb ground beef
2 cans Cream of Mushroom
Soup
1 bag of Tator Tots
Milk
Seasonings of Choice
Dried Parsley
Brown and drain the ground beef
set aside.
In a medium bowl mix your soup
with 1 1/2 cans of milk (more if
needed), your seasonings and
parsley.
Pour in your tator tots to coat with
the milk/soup mix and seasonings.
Add your ground beef and mix
thoroughly so everything is coated.
Spray a casserole dish with nonstick
spray and pour your mixture in it.
Bake uncovered in a preheated oven
for 15 minutes then cover for the last
15 to 20 minutes of cooking or until it
is bubbly.
**Times vary so check your bag for oven
temp and length for times for the tots to
cook.
Serve with a veggie or salad and warm
bread.
Enjoy!!
~Keep on Dreaming~
That IS Happy Chinese New Year!
OR "Gung Hay Fat Choy"---which
means :
Best Wishes and Congratulations.
Have a prosperous New Year!
The new year runs from February
19th to March 5th this year.
This is the year of the Sheep/Goat.
What animal does your birthday
fall under? I am a Tiger and Mr.
Ken is a Dragon.
Today's fortune is:
Do Not Rush Through Life.
Pause and Enjoy It.
~Keep on Dreaming~
Happy Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday
or Shrove Tuesday to YOU!
Since it IS Tuesday we have
some trivia for you and I bet
you can't guess what it is
about...
If you guessed Mardi Gras you
are correct--sorry I don't have
any beads to throw your way.
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat
Tuesday." Some call it "Shrove
Tuesday," Pancakes are known
to be served by some on this day.
This day occurs the day before
Ash Wednesday which begins
the fasting period of Lent.
It is 46 days before Easter.
Mardi Gras came to New
Orleans through French
heritage in 1699.
The colors of the day are:
Purple ----Justice
Green-----Faith
Gold------Power
1837 saw the first
documented procession
for Mardi Gras.
New Orleans sees over
three dozen parades in
the weeks preceding
Mardi Gras.
Throwing trinkets started
in the early 1870's.
A popular treat for Mardi
Gras is the "King Cake."
Which is an oval shaped
sweet roll type cake and
comes with a trinket for
hiding. The one who finds
the trinket is crowned
"King" or "Queen" for
the day.
Approx 750, 000 cakes
are sold in New Orleans .
Are you celebrating today?
~Keep on Dreaming~
Happy
Valentine's
Day
to
You!
Hope it is full of lots
of LOVE!
Card shower update: Between four
bloggers, family and friends we sent
66 cards to Children's Mercy Hospital
via a local radio station. I think this is
AWESOME!
I have said it before and I am going to
say it again THANK YOU for your help
with this!
Looking forward to next year!
~Keep on Dreaming~
Hello!
According to the Random Acts of
Kindness Foundation the "week"
of February 9th-15th is "Random
Acts of Kindness Week".
www.randomactsofkindness.org
Take time to spread kindness this
week as I know you do normally.
Check out the list above and
pick one, two or more and
post what you do OR come
up with your own.
Let's spread kindness
EVERYWHERE!!!
If you missed my previous post,
check it out and you will find a
perfect example of spreading
kindness. Three bloggers are
spreading kindness this
Valentine's Day,
Thanks gals!!
Happy Kindness Week~
~Keep on Dreaming~
May I present Valentine cards
made by three truly creative
bloggers.
The set above is made by Mary,
She blogs at Adventures of Life
and she lives in Southern Missouri.
Mary used a variety of media to
create her cards. Thanks Mary!!!
The mail carrier delivered this
delightful package later in the
morning...
It came from Leslie in Baltimore,
Maryland and she blogs at a
spoonful...
She usually has a card party but
their winter weather canceled it
so her lovely daughter took the
supplies to her nanny job and she
and the kids made the cards this
year! What an awesome job they
did! The package contained a ton
of Valentines with great stickers
and a little present, a Valentine
mug! Love all of it!!! Thanks to
Leslie, Michelle and the kids!!!
The postman brought this to my
mailbox later today. It came from
New York. Carol blogs at Buttercup
Counts Her Blessings.
Getting the mail today was exciting!
Cute, cute, cute! They came
in envelopes but I took them
out so you could see them.
Thanks Carol!!!
I can't say THANK YOU enough
to these ladies! They took their
time to make these delightful
cards so that a lot of kids will
have a great Valentine's Day.
You gals are the BEST. We will
do this again next year!!!
I haven't finished mine yet, but
when I do I will show them to
you.
~Keep on Dreaming~
Well here we are just hours away
from THE BIG GAME and I am
late posting this recipe. Sorry.
(we had a rough weekend)
10 Minute Buffalo Cheese Dip
1 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese,
softened
2/3 C chunky blue cheese
dressing
1-2 T Buffalo Wing Sauce
Sliced green onions (optional)
In a microwavable bowl, mix first
three ingredients until smooth.
Cover and microwave on HIGH
for 2-3 minutes or until hot.
Sprinkle with the onions if
desired.
Serve with chopped veggies,
crackers or your desired
dipper.
Enjoy!
Please say a little prayer for
our friend Nancy and her
family, they lost a four legged
family member this weekend.
Thank you!
~Keep on Dreaming~
