A big hearty thanks!!

I am so happy that you gals have all enjoyed this assignment re:treating yourself a little every day.It just makes you feel better about life. About yourselves. Such beautiful bright women taking care of families, making unbelievable crafts,working jobs, being a wife, mother,grandmother,daughter and sister.yet, taking time out to treat yourself a little each day and I am so happy because I see how much you all have enjoyed it. Sometimes a treat lifts your spirits. Brightens your day. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love each and every one of you and it makes me happy to see you all happy. Many Blessings,

primgirl7/candilou

DADDY'S CHILI

MOM AND DADDY

HERE IT IS: MY DADDY'S CHILI RECIPE. SUPER DELICIOUS:

1 LB GROUND CHUCK

1 SMALL ONION

1 CHILI BRICK

2 CAN PINTO BEANS

1 LARGE CAN TOMATOE JUICE

1 PKG WIENERS(OPTIONAL)

1 CAN HORMEL TAMALES

1 PKG CHILI SEAONING MIX (McCORMICKS)

McCORMACKS CHILI POWDER.

BROWN GROUND CHUCK AND ONION.

DRAIN

PUT IN LARGE POT/ ADD BEANS;TOMATOE JUICE AND MIXES.

THE CHILI POWDER IS FOR TASTE. HOWEVER SPICY YOU WANT IT.

LASTLY ADD TAMALES AND I CHOP THEM UP IN CHUNKS.

SIMMER 1 HOUR.

MARVELOUS!!!!

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CHILI BRICKS JUST ADD EXTRA PKG OF CHILI MIX. A CHILI BRICK COMES IN A LOG AND GIVES THE CHILI A WONDERFUL CONSISTENCY! MY DAD AND MOM BOTH MADE THIS A LOT WHEN US KIDS WERE GROWING UP AND EVEN AFTER WE WERE GROWN. IT IS A FAMILY FAVORITE/ HOPE YOU ENJOY IT IF YOU DECIDE TO TRY IT. I ALSO COOK PASTA;PERSONALLY LIKE MACARONI AND ADD TO IT AND WE USE OYSTER CRACKERS.

HAPPY COOKING.

PRIMGIRL/7

Monday mornings!!!

WHY IS IT ON MONDAY'S MY HOUSE IS WRECKED FROM THE WEEKEND AND I USUALLY SPEND IT CLEANING!!JUST SCRUBBED AND CLEANED THE FRIDGE AND THREW OUT A TON OF STUFF. FEELS GREAT TO GET THAT DONE. NOW, MY PROBLEM. I HAVE AN UGLY WHITE KITCHEN FLOOR AND IT IS NEVER CLEAN ENOUGH FOR ME. I CLOROX IT WITH A MOP. THEN I USE MY SWIFFER. THEN I GO AROUND ALL THE TINY CORNERS TO SRUB ON MY HANDS AND KNEES. I NEED HELP!!!I AM OPEN T ALL SUGGESTIONS. IT NEVER SEEMS TO GET CLEAN ENOUGH. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?i CAN'T DOWNLOAD ANY PICS TODAY SO SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON W/ FB!!!IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT WORKS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE!!

CANDI

BUSY DAYS OF FALL!!

SALMON PATTIES

BUTTERMILK PIE

chair from Joann's sale!

First of all I am so loving this fall weather!!The sounds, smells and leaves. I take every single bit of it in as it is my fave time of the year. I have done my decorating and am enjoying it each and every day.Went to my friends open house and sale yesterday and came home with a chair!!Her home is beautiful and I will tell more about that later. I wanted to post my recipe for BUTTERMILK PIE: So here it is my friends:

BUTTERMILK PIE:

2 EGGS PLUS 1 STICK MELTED BUTTER

1 TSP VANILLA

1/3 CUP BUTTERMILK

1 TBSP FLOUR

FROZEN PIE SHELL

USE BEATER TO MIX EGGS AND BUTTER

ADD ALL REMAINING INGREDIENTS

POUR IN PIE SHELL

BAKE 400 DEGREES 30 MINS

MAY APPEAR A LITTLE JIGGLY BUT WILL SET ONCE IT COOLS

IF YOU OVERCOOK IT WON'T BE GOOD

SALMON PATTIES:

1 CAN SALMON

1 EGG

ABOUT 12 SALTINE CRACKERS CRUMBLED

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS

PAT INTO PATTIES

FRY IN CANOLA OIL UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN!!

ENJOY!!!

CANDI

SPOIL YOURSELF

I believe that every single day is a GIFT from God. I also believe in treating yourself every day because God created us individually and we are all unique. I also believe life is very short so eat more ice cream!!!LOL.I hear people complain because they are getting old or are sick and don't look like they used to. We are not meant to. Life is funny like that.I am 55 and I feel like I am 15 sometimes until I look in the mirror!!HA. I drive fast and blast my radio. Who cares???I laugh every day and eat ice cream if I want it. I don't deprive myself and I drink a Starbucks iced coffee every day! If I feel depressed which is rare I go and buy myself some new flowers. I get in the grass and play with my grandsons. I swing as high as I can(IN a swing)LOL and I watch cartoons with the boys. Sometimes I watch when they're not here.Instead of complaing today about the pain in your leg or the weather THANK the ALMIGHTY GOD that you are alive and to help you with your pain or with the weather accept it and make the most of it. Life is short. Go out today and smile at someone. Pet an animal. Buy an ice cream cone and roll your windows down. Sing loud as you can. Thank God for today!!!Love and Blessings,

PRIMGIRL7

Decorating

Flour sack!!

Flour sack

The 1862 box on top was from Arnetts!

Got both the blanket chest and carrier!

It has been a fun day but tiring also!I put up my stuff from Arnetts but I am still not through! Had to stop as I had a few errands to run. Here's a few pictures for you. I may be able to work tomorrow on it as I have an 8:30 AM downtown dental appt. and don't know how I will feel afterward!!Have a great evening.

Prim blessings,

CANDI

ARNETTS

My goods!!!

This is a pic of Arnetts

For as long as I can remember LLoyd and I have been loyal customers of Arnetts Country Store in Frankfort Illinois. At least 20 yrs and maybe more.We love going there and I always spend way too much but I find the best stuff there and Stacee and Bruce are very good friends of mine and Lloyd's. If you like prims then you will LOVE their shop! www.arnettscountrystore.com. You should check it out!!!They are a family owned and operated store and have a huge following of loyal customers. We really enjoy every single time we go and it is well worth the 4 hr drive from Nashville. Met one of my dear friends on FB for the first time also. Jo Ann White. Very sweet lady.I hope next time you can make it but if not that leaves more for me to buy!!!LOL.

PRIM BLESSINGS,

CANDI

Yesterday

At Pelly's

I went to Kentucky yesterday to visit my friend Gayle McClard the owner/proprieter of Mcclards antiques. We went to Pelly's Farm in Smiths Grove Ky. I LOVE this place. There were wagons full of PUMPKINS,gourds,and mums everywhere. Pelley's is a farm and Esli the owner ( A darling lady) has taken a huge barn and turned it into a prim shop/produce type thing. The BARN is full of real primitives. Jars of homemade salsa, jelly's and jam's ,honey etc.There was pumpkins for sale, corn stalks, baskets, old chairs , you name it. I also enjoyed the 4-5 little cabins dotted around the farm that was full of prims for sale!!!There were chickens running around. Bunnies in a cage and baby calves , Man a dream place for this city girl!!I love going there,did I mention that? We had a great time and stopped for a sandwich and enjoyed the day. I hope sometimes if you are in that area of Ky you will go to Smith's grove. You won't be disappointed!!

PRIM BLESSINGS,

CANDILOU/

Tag crazy!!!

Judy Bailey made these!

My old crock!!!






Lately, I have gone a little nutty with puttings tags on my crocks and jars!I love the look and ordered some on E bay so there you go!I have ordered several from my good friend Judy Bailey @ EarlyPrimfolks.com. Wonderful Prims. You should check out her website!!I have found so many wonderful websites that have devine Prims! We can shop and never leave our sofa!!Life can be so good!I hope everyone has a great weekend.

CANDI/

APPOINTMENTS AND PRIMS!!!

This week flew by and I feel as though I have accomplished nothing at all!I have fallen behind and have to get caught up.Soon!!I have too many irons in the fire I think.LOL! Today I had an appt at the dental clinic. It is actually a school of dentistry and the ones that work on you are dental students. I was petrified to be there to be honest but once there (I had been once before) I felt so calm. Harvey is my student and he looks exactly like Malcom Jamal Warner from the Cosby Show!!LOL Such a sweet guy and I instantly felt better.He did aFMX and ALL digital. Very Cool. Now, that I have my treatment plan I can move forward. So next week I have a perio cleaning, lunch with friends from Baptist Hospital where I used to work and a stress test on my heart. I am telling you, getting old consist of tons of Dr's visits., dental and tests. WHEW!!!What a crazy few months.I am ready for something fun. This weekend is Cabin Creek Farm's sale.We are hoping to go!! Dru is such a sweetheart and I am getting to know her thru facebook. Next week is Arnetts sale in Illinois and I really want to go to that. We have always went To Arnetts sales for the past 15 yrs maybe longer!!So, I have those to look forward to!!I am going to do a little prim changing tonite.Have a Blessed evening!

CANDI/PRIMGIRL 7