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There is still 1 more winner to be announced in the #FunWithFourGiveaway
Third WINNER Announcement!!
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I'd like to thank everyone who entered the #FunWithFourGiveaway and I'd like to again thank all of the amazing Bloggers who made it possible:

Angel @ Sew Crafty Angel  |  Anna @ Cuddlebug Cuties  |  Katherine @ Katherine's Corner  | 
Heidi @ Heidi's Wanderings  |  Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines  |  Melissa @ Deliciously Savvy  |
Cathy @ A Peek Into My Paradise  |  Kaitlyn @ Three Sisters & Us  |  Julie @ Joyful Gifts by Julie  |
Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures  |  Jody @ Mom 'N Daughter Savings  |
Bev @ Eclectic Red Barn  |  Paula @ PaulaMS' Giveaways, Reviews & Freebies  |
Lisa @ Chronically Content  |  Debbie @ Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains  | 
John @ Java John Z's  |  Angie @ God's Growing Garden

WINNER#3:  Anna P.
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365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#247

A few months ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I am more than half of the way through my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for, since I am so blessed.

DAY#247 Today I am thankful for a breezy day keeping the mosquitos away so that I can weed the garden



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Cajun Sauteed Beans with a Ham & Onion Version

Cajun Sautéed Beans with a Ham & Onion Version

It has been such a great bean harvest so far this year.  I like to grow different varieties of beans including the Magic Purple bean (that turns green when cooked), yellow wax beans as well as Roma Italian beans (the large flat variety).  After a while it becomes boring just eating boiled beans (although I still love beans prepared that way).  So about a decade ago I started sautéing my green beans.  There are 2 different versions that I share with you below & it is so easy to make.  Plus, the beans will have a slightly crispy edge that will make this your favorite way to prepare garden fresh beans.

For many years I have used "Tony Chachere's" Cajun or Creole spice mixture (available in most larger grocery stores) - there is no MSG & it is deliciously spicy.

- about 4 cups of beans (click HERE to see how to prepare your beans before cooking)

- a couple tablespoons of olive oil

- "Tony Chachere's" Creole Spices to taste (IMPORTANT - this has salt already included so do NOT add anymore salt)

Prepare the beans, cut to the desired size.  In a large frying pan heat the oil (spray the pan first if desired) - add the prepared beans & sprinkle on the Creole spice mixture to taste.  Toss the beans off & on & sauté until your desired texture & doneness is achieved.

Serve & ENJOY!!

Ham & Onion Version
Instead of using Cajun spices try adding ham & onions!

- about 4 cups of beans (click HERE to see how to prepare your beans before cooking)

- a couple tablespoons of olive oil

- 1 to 2 cups of cubed cooked ham

- 1 medium onion (peeled & chopped)

Prepare the beans, cut to the desired size.  In a large frying pan heat the oil (spray the pan first if desired) - add the onions & sautee for a couple minutes before adding the ham & the prepared beans.  Sauté over medium heat until the desired texture & doneness is achieved (remember to toss the ingredients while sautéing)  

Serve & ENJOY!!



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365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#246

A few months ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I am more than half of the way through my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for, since I am so blessed.

DAY#246 Today I am thankful for unlimited long distance phone plans



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365 Days of Being THANKFUL - DAY#245

A few months ago I decided that I would start a new series on this blog called: "365 Days of Being THANKFUL".  The more I thought about it the more I felt led by God but then at the same time I started wondering if I would be able to do this for a whole year!  One month of being thankful is measurable let alone hundreds of days!
So, I am more than half of the way through my challenge - I must be able to find something each day that I am thankful for, since I am so blessed.

DAY#245 Today I am thankful for my aunts & uncles



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Welcome! Wake Up Wednesday Linky #79

Welcome to another Wonderful #WakeUpWednesdayLinky! #79
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Featured Bloggers

Funshine Dr Pepper® Cherry Brownie Sundaes
Life With The Crust Cut Off

Last week when I was stocking up on ice cream at Walmart I noticed new Dr. Pepper® Cherry and I was sold!  I love anything cherry flavored and even have two big ol’ cherry trees out front!

Thrift Store - Thrift Score Thursday
Re-do It Yourself Inspirations

So I'm at it again.

Thrift shopping. I was supposed to get mulch. But on the way, I remembered a buffalo I saw last week and again earlier this week.

The Pioneer In All Of Us
A Mother's Shadow

I believe we still have the courage and stead­fast atti­tude to make a dif­fer­ence for GOOD in our soci­ety today. So many peo­ple do the hard things, make dif­fi­cult choices and  stand up for what they trust to be the cor­rect course in life, despite the con­se­quences.



MY FLAGSTAFF HOME
TESTING YOUR GARDEN SOIL

There's no better way to assess your gardening needs than to test your garden soil.  Let me show you how!

Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry
Kiku Corner

made this asparagus wrapped in puff pastry for Tomiko’s 30th birthday party. They are simple but a little time consuming to assemble, but everyone loved them and we only had a few left over!

How to Paint Your Purse
Love, Laughter, Forever After

I love fashion. I hate to spend a lot of money but I will on things that I love and on things that I think will last me a lifetime. I spend money on purses. I actually get a lot of great deals on Shopbop.

DIY SPARKLING INFINITY SCARF REFASHION 
The Crafting Nook

Does it happen to you that you get bored of things in your closet? It does, right? When we have things for too long it’s just like… you again??? It happes to me quite often hahaha. That’s why I love refashioning! I also do it often LOL. Making things look like new is a great and cheap way to say bye to this boredom. My sparkling infinity scarf refashion made me fall in love with this old scarf all over again!

Pretty Metal Fall 2015: YSL Metal Clash Eyeshadow Palette - Beauty Isles

Lemon Limoncello Cake Loaf
CHOCOLA TESS

When life gives you lemons or in this case, Lemons and Limoncello, you have to partake in this zesty Lemon Limoncello Cake Loaf. It’s killer!

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Oreo Tart
The Baking ChocolaTess

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Oreo Tart is so decadent!  It’s magnificently rich, bursting with peanut butter and chocolate explosions all snuggled in a delectable Oreo biscuit crust.  *Big Drools!*

 

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