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Last Month's Learning
by Marcy Lytle
Learning, learning, ever learning…I hope we all are…every day! Here’s my compilation of fun things I observed and took in, last month.
Mod Podge – Did you know that this “old” glue (one I remember from childhood) has a puzzle version – you paint it on a puzzle to keep it together for framing – it works! You can get it at Michaels.
Have you heard of the “ugly” toy called Fuggler? 11-year old Augie collects them. Have your kids discovered them? They’re available in lots of stores.
There’s this base 3-ingredient salad you can make, and then add any toppings that interest you! It’s 1-2 cups of coleslaw, 1 cup of rotisserie chicken, and a ½ cup of your favorite salsa. Just top with seeds, onions, broken tortilla chips, lime juice, zest, whatever you choose…or even add in a bit of mayo. It’s a great lunch time staple!
It’s a short but deep read, if you’re grieving right now. On Death, by Timothy Keller.
Have you seen the film A Great Awakening? It’s my favorite, right now. A must-see story, about the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.
Marshalls has the best selection of matching paper plates and napkins, great for all of your summer picnics in the park…or at home on the floor.
Do you love charcuterie suppers? I do. A friend gave me a sack full of charcuterie goodies and I made a shelf devoted totally to these items. How fun!
I found a gel blush that I’m really enjoying, by Milk. Found it at Target. I like the smoothness, the color, and it stays on – all day! A winner.
It’s amazing sometimes, the things you can find at Dollar Tree. I found these bookmark kits where you just punch in tiny jewels and end up with the cutest corner marker for your books. A great and fun craft for an evening at home, while you watch a show. Or have friends over, and make them together! (see top of page)
Why not try a summer color on your nails? Don’t go to the salon? Neither do I. But I tried this blue nail polish for fun, and it made me smile. Found it at Marshalls…in the checkout line.
A GREAT snack is to crumble cinnamon pretzels in a bowl, top with strawberries and blueberries, then a dollop of Cool Whip. Add anything else you desire. It’s GOOD.
Speaking of good…if you have a Juiceland near you, try their Cacao acai bowl – it’s a go-to for me now!
Need a song for this month? “He Has Me Now” by Anna Kate is a good one. I play it on repeat.
Need a new outdoor cooler? These come in the prettiest colors – and I chose orange. I even put it together by myself. I love it.
I finally found a water hose that doesn’t kink. And a stand for hanging it. Both, I love. Both from Amazon.
Easiest, quickest dessert ever. One box of Angel Food cake mix, stirred together with one 20 oz can of crushed pineapple in juices (don’t drain). Bake. Cut into squares and serve with berries and a sprig of mint. Done!
