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Archive for July, 2011

Snow Cone Syrup {Recipe}

It is HOT here in Kansas with triple digit temperatures so

this machine is getting a workout...

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because we have been eating tons of these!

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How to make snow cone syrup

To make your own homemade syrup for snow cones you only need sugar, water and unsweetened powdered drink mix.

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Snow Cone Syrup Recipe

2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 - .22 ounce (these vary in weights by brand) unsweetened powder drink mix

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil and then immediately remove from heat.  Don't allow mixture to boil for longer than a minute or your syrup will be too thick. Allow to cool. We used a funnel to put syrup into a recycled bottle.

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Pour syrup over shaved ice and enjoy!

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Do tell!

To celebrate summer fun, Redbox is asking moms,

"If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 movies would you bring with you?"

Plus, they are rewarding 2 lucky people with a chance to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes.There are four easy ways to enter!

We are all about movies this summer because we are trying to perfect the outdoor movie theater.

I found a screen and projector on Craigslist. It is such an amazing feeling to sit outside and watch a moving on the big screen.

We even serve movie theater popcorn! Please leave me a comment and tell us what are your favorite movies! We could use some great recommendations.

If you want to win $10,000 as part of the Redbox Summer of Fun & Games Sweepstakes.* It is easy to enter!

4 Easy Ways to Enter:

1. Enter your email address at www.redbox.com/summer

2. Rent a movie or game at a redbox kiosk (and provide a valid email address at checkout)

3. Reserve a rental online at redbox.com

4. Text 'SUMMER' to 727272

Enter to win today!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Redbox. The opinions and text are all mine.

*Each item rented earns one entry, regardless of how long it is rented, up to three entries per day. Limit 3 entries per day, regardless of entry method. The sweepstakes begins May 27, 2011 at 12:00 a.m. CT and ends on August 1, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CT. No purchase necessary. See official rules at www.redbox.com/summer.

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What brings your family joy?

Tell me what brings your family joy and receive $5.00 off a photo book from Shutterfly! You will also be entered to win a $200.00 gift certificate! Hurry contest ends July 14th!

At my house we find joy in celebrating!

From birthdays to holidays we love a good celebration!

Oh how we love a good birthday party!

with plenty of games.

We are all about the Fourth of July parade!

I mean we REALLY love a good parade!

Halloween is another favorite celebration!

We do love a good Halloween costume!

We also love to celebrate with family and friends over a great meal!

And if you have read this blog for very long you know the fun we have booing our friends!

and the sweet unexpected joy we receive from celebrating May Day!

I’d like to hear about your moments of joy!

All you need to do is share your story and upload a photo (optional), and in return Shutterfly will gift you $5 off your next photo book to commemorate life’s joyous moments, and you"ll be entered for a chance to win a $200 Shutterfly Gift card.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Shutterfly. The opinions and text are all mine. Offer valid for $5 off one photo book order and valid for one-time redemption per member. Taxes, shipping and handling will apply. BlogFrog hosted gift card contest live from June 17th to July 14th. A winner will be randomly chosen and announced on July 18th. All participants remain the copyright holder of their photos.

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Free Sweater Patterns

My mom and dad are taking a little vacation. My mom mentioned that she would have some time to knit....so I thought I should give her a little wish list! The web is overflowing with wonderful free knitted sweater patterns.

10 Free Knitted Sweater Patterns

1.February Lady Cardigan

2. Sally Cardigan

3. Peplum Cardigan

4. Sophisticated Options Cardigan and scarf

5. Lace Cardigan

6. Multi-directional Cardigan

7. Knit and Crochet Tunic

8. Pull Through Wrap

9. Nob Hill Shrug

10. Cocoon Shrug

Made By You Monday

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