What the ...Friday?

 an unusual event or item, something of question? or

...things that make ya go hmmm?

WTF?

What the ...Friday 

  is that?:

First of all these are over a foot tall!  
I should have made that clearer when I decided to take a picture!

I spotted these at a local store and thought to myself ...well, that they were kind of scary, and yet at the same time really cracked me up! OMGosh!  I can't but wonder if a child would really like one of these!  It dispenses a whole pack of pez candy at a time though, which it comes with a total of six packs.  I got a good laugh out of it!  Oh well maybe it would make a good conversation  (I mean) laughing piece!

The Giant Barbie Pez Dispenser
the price was $21.99

Here ya go!  Check it out in action!



Still laughing at this thing...
~Tammy~

What the...Friday?

I had an idea to do  "What the Friday?" pages to share some of the unusual events or items, 

something of question, or things that make you go ...hmm?  WTF and WTH have become a popular acronym, or initialism if you want to get technical! Originally "What the Wednesday?", came 

to mind for this, because it keeps the ol' mouth in check instead of an outburst such as, "What the ???!" (insert word here), no I meant friday, friday!!) but actually, "What the Friday?" works and is much better for WTF or WTH?!  So I will use that, and I know there are plenty of "What The Friday" moments in life, and I'll share some as I come across them so, WTF do ya think about that?! 

WTF have I started?!

~Tammy~

Jewelry by Tammy - Earrings: more earrings

~ A Variety of Earring Sets ~

I made these earrings over a period of time, some were for myself, and others as special gifts for a few people.  I wanted to log them here for memories sake and as a reference for later.  I've mentioned before, that earrings are my what I wear the most type of jewelry. Along with my rings, I feel like I'm just not complete without them.

Pearls with bead-caps accented with crystals, 

black crystals, silver lined glass bugles, 

and black and gray glass seed beads. 

Black glass bugles and gold glass
seed beads.                            

   Black crystals with silver lined glass bugles and silver

and black glass seed beads.

2. 

 1. 

1. Black glass rounds and black faceted glass with gold accents.

2. Purple pearl and purple faceted acrylic with gold accents.

Black crystals with gold glass seed beads on gold filled posts.

Dark blue pearls, lt. blue crystals, clear crystals,

and blue seed beads on sterling wire.

Clear crystals, purple glass seed beads on bent wire.

Black swarovski crystals and clear crystals on sterling posts.

Blue glass teardrops with golden twist hoops.

1.

2.

1. Pink and lavender acrylic bead variety,

with golden rondelles, pearls and gold glass seed beads.

2. Pink and lavender acrylic bead variety,

with pearls and gold glass seed beads

Black swarovski crystal teardrops with black crystals.

Clear swarovski crystals with gold glass seed beads,

on gold filled posts.

Black swarovski crystals with gold glass seed beads,

on gold filled posts.

Keurig - A Coffee Lover's Dream Machine

Keurig, The new way to enjoy coffee!

~I love my Keurig!  I had been noticing these types of coffee makers out on the market, but was apprehensive to change.  I fought the conversion for some time.  My reasons being the little individual packages of different coffee types that are required, and flavored coffee is not really my thing either, and I was pretty set in my love of the coffee I was drinking, the way I made it, and with what I used to make it!  I figured why change?  You know the old saying "If it ain't broke don't fix it"!

I was looking at one type of machine one day and discovered that I could purchase and use a reusable filter and eliminate the other method of using the little disposable cups, aka K-Cups, also I could use what ever type of coffee I choose.  Hmm OK, so now I was really taking notice and considering this.  Consideration over!  I did it, I bought a Keurig coffee maker made by MrCoffee and the extra filter attachment.  I figured the husband would be a harder sell than I was, but was quite surprised that he liked it too.  "Even better", I thought.  We used it a short while and it seemed a bit messy with some water overflow out of the back.  Possibly even from over fill on our parts.  We had to add water before each cup, because it had a small reservoir which only held enough water for one cup of coffee at a time.

In the meantime my daughter told me her husband bought them the "MacDaddy of Keurig machines" (as she called it) and they liked everything about it, and said it had a huge water reservoir.  They had purchased it at Costco and it came with several varieties of coffee also.  Lucky for me she was coming to visit and she actually brought it with her so I could check this one out while she was visiting us.  We too liked everything about this Keurig and decided this was indeed the way to go also, so I returned the MrCoffee Keurig, and then Hubby and I went to Costco to get our new Keurig.  We purchased the Keurig Brewer made by Keurig.  Did I say already that "I Love it"?!  I really do!  It's just so simple and easy, and very quick!  A worthwhile expense!  It's a great cup of Coffee!  There are several varieties of K-Cup Coffee, Tea, and also Hot Chocolate and Cider to use with the Keurig brewer.  You can adjust the size of cup to make, which adjusts the strength.  Some K-Cups are made for brew-over-ice to make iced coffee and iced tea.  I do enjoy these also for a fresh brewed glass of iced tea.  No need to make a whole pitcher.

I later found (via amazon) another type of reusable K-Cup filter that requires paper filters, the Perfect Pod EZ - cup and Filters. Awesome!  Love it too!  Less package throw away and a bit more cost effective also.  We enjoy the convenience and the gratification of a quick cup of fresh coffee now.  One of the best parts is that it is, one fresh cup at a time!  Not a whole pot sitting and getting stronger or having a burnt taste like the way we used to make coffee with my drip coffee maker!  Sometimes, change is good! :o)

<~~ I look forward to these words in the morning!

Actually, this word is really even better!  ~~>

Oh Yeah!  

That's what I'm talking about! 

This is my morning happiness in a cup! :o)

We tried different types of coffee that came with our Keurig, and we both found a favorite.  He (Hubby) likes the Newman's Own Special Blend and I love, love the Tully's Italian Roast.

His  and  Hers

The K-Cups in many varieties can be found at most stores now and I also sometimes order from Keurig online, if you sign up with them you get a discount on the price per box and can also get free shipping on larger orders.  

These are the reuse filters. 

The gray type has a reusable filter basket. 

The Perfect Pod EZ-Cup requires paper filters.

The gray filter can usually be found near the Keurig machines.  

I found the Perfect Pod EZ-Cup and Perfect Pod EZ-Cup Filters online and purchased them through amazon.

I also found info for another type of reusable filter, use this link:

ekobrew-reusable-filter-keurig-single-brewers-

For now this is my desired method of making, and enjoying my coffee.
I hope to continue to be pleased with it!

I do recommend the Keurig machine to all other coffee drinkers and lovers of coffee, and hope this info may help you if you are considering making the change to this type of coffee maker.

Happy sipping to you, from this coffee lover!...

~Tammy~

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Labels: Coffee Coffee Coffee , FYI , Gadgets and Gizmos

Monday Message...

Sometimes 'Mondays' just aren't always the best day! 

~ My Message for Monday ~ 

For You!

Sometimes we all need a hug and since I like hugs and I like to give hugs, 

I send "HUGS" out to you today!

The Hugger... 

~Tammy~

(o:  Keep Smiling!  :o)

(image source)

Labels: Monday Message

What would we do without weekends?

~ A Beautiful Weekend ~

Oh what a nice weekend. Sunny and warm on Saturday, cooler on Sunday and partly cloudy. Perfect after a bit of rain at the end of the week.  I am sooo glad it's June!  This warm weather gal is happy to have 'sunny and warm' every day, if possible!

We (Hubby and I) did some of the usual weekend things:


Saturday
-Slept in, well I mean, we woke up around 9:30 without the alarm, alarming us!
-I made Bacon, Spinach, Cheese and Tomato- Omelettes(mmm), coffee, toast and juice for breakfast.
-A few life chores accomplished around the house, then later a little workout/exercise time for the both of us, before cleaning up for the evening.
-We decided to go out for the evening to one of our favorite Italian places for dinner Paizano's...Yum!  It was a very good dinner, and a little extra splurge of chocolate cake and coffee for dessert!  It's always a pleasing experience when we go there!
-A quick stop to finish up some Father's day gifts shopping on the way home. (trying to be done early, and on time!)
-Watched a movie (new DVD purchased during the shopping stop) "The Recruit" at home later to finish off the evening.


Sunday
-I woke around 7ish and tossed and turned until I decided it was time to go enjoy some coffee since I was awake!
-Simple breakfasts of scrambled eggs with cheese, toast, juice and coffee.
-My grocery shopping list was looked over and updated for our planned afternoon outing.
-I did a little cyber catch-up i.e. cleaning out the email pile, photo uploading, a little cyber/window shopping, and worked on the blog you're reading now.  He did cyber/window shopping of his own as well.  (I'm so glad we don't have to share a computer!)
-A bit of lazying for the afternoon.
-We had a nice lunch of the left-overs from our dinner the night before at Paizano's, It might have tasted even better!  I also thought it a good idea to not be hungry when we go to the grocery store!...(this is a little trick of mine, it helps you to not want all the extra junk that lures you in, when you are hungry and are more easily tempted to buy those instantly gratifying goodies out there!)
-Then off to do the shopping for some much needed food and supplies to aid in our survival over the next week or so.
-A dinner of grilled chicken, black beans, jasmine rice, sauteed asparagus and a nice bottle of Corvo
- After dinner, some Chil-laxing out on the back deck with our glasses of wine, at sunset and under the stars!  A very nice evening!
-A bit of TV watching later to finish off the day/evening/weekend before off to bed to start a new week!

I hope you had a great weekend too!

Nite Nite!...

~Tammy~

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Our Grands

These are a couple of my favorite photos of my granddaughters.  They make me smile every time I look at them.

They are quite adorable.

I want to keep them little forever!

I love these little happy faces...

Big Sis

Lil' Sis

<3 p="">

Jewelry by Tammy - Birthday gifts for my Daughter

I made a few pieces of jewelry for my Daughter for her Birthday. 

I had a little inspiration from a few of the clothing items she has that are gray, it's just one of the many colors she likes and is drawn to.  She actually looks great in any color!  She also wears and prefers sterling silver or silver toned jewelry, so that is what I used for these.  I knew she had seen the pink beads and liked them, and the unusual looking silver shiny beads (in the last set) too.  Since it's almost summer, I also figured she would like the white set with the interesting white beads (they made me think of her when I first saw them).  I enjoyed making these for her, and seeing her smile when I gave them to her.   That made me smile too! 

All made with Love by Mom

Gray, frost and silver lined glass beads in two sizes

Pretty in Pink!  A Variety of shapes and sizes in acrylic and glass, 

with pink, silver and silver lined glass beads

Marble beads, with gunmetal gray and silver lined glass beads

I made two styles of earrings for this piece

White glass lampworked  beads with silver lined glass beads

A variety of  sizes and shapes in glass, 

metal and acrylic with silver lined glass beads

French Toast - Stuffed with Nutella and Banana

If you like french toast, as I sure do, you may enjoy this take on it.  I like trying new ways to prepare it. I have mostly in the past just experimented with using different types of bread to make it, and a few flavorings-cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla.  Hey my Sis even encouraged me to try black pepper on it once and I have to say (since I do like pepper...a lot) I was willing to give it a try and was surprised by the taste, and that I did indeed like it.  It was something different, and I like different sometimes!  

This is very good!... and why wouldn't it be?   It's Nutella!...One of my favorite things in life!
-An alternative to the Crepes with Nutella and Banana  for those that don't want to fuss with making crepes, this would be ideal!

French Toast Stuffed with Nutella and Bananas

Ingredients:  For 4 servings with two slices for each, or 2 servings with 4 slices each.
8 slices of white or wheat bread
Nutella
1 or 2 large bananas, sliced thin
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:
1. Spread Nutella on each slice of bread (per desired amount).
2. Layer sliced bananas on 4 of the bread slices.
3. Put all slices of bread together to make four Nutella and Banana sandwiches.
4. In a wide, shallow bowl beat together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon with a whisk or fork.
5. Coat a large pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat.
6. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture to lightly coat each side, shake off the excess egg and then place in heated pan. 
7. Cook until both sides are lightly browned and firm.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. (if desired)
 Serve warm.  With butter and syrup (if desired)

(This would probably be good made with Strawberries and Nutella too!)

*Additionally, you could just prepare your French Toast as usual, and then spread on the Nutella, add the Banana slices and enjoy it that way, serve the slices individually, sandwich them, and/or stack 'em up too!


Yummy goodness! *licking my lips*



Labels: Nutella , Recipes