Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE opens in theaters today! Are any of you planning to see it today?
A few days ago, my family and I had the opportunity to see a screening of it last week and I think you’re going to love it. I won’t share my “official” review until next week so those of you that like to see movies opening weekend don’t run the risk of any spoiler. But I thought I’d share a little overview, some new clips, and photos to get you ready to see it! Continue reading »
It’s summer and that usually means a lot of grilling and backyard barbecues. I enjoy doing a little grilling myself. Back in high school I started grilling pizzas for my friends during the summer and they were a hit. I still like to fire up a pizza every now and then, but for the most part, I leave cooking with an open flame to the real grill master – my hubby.
Last week Bubbles and I made a trip to Sam’s Club to stock up on a few things for our Father’s Day party. While we were there we saw the International Delights Mocha Iced Coffee being demoed. I recently noticed these for sale at our local grocery store, but wasn’t sure if I would like it, or not. Now I could sample it and know for sure! Continue reading »
I hope you all had a wonderful Father’s Day!
Many times for Father’s Day we grill out, but this year we decided to go with my corn chowder as the main course. It’s something everyone in the family will eat and we hadn’t made it in a long while. I always serve crumbled bacon and shredded cheese as chowder toppers, and normally I make some corn bread to go long with it. Hubby had been in the mood for dinner rolls, though, so we changed it up a little and had those, instead. The appetizers were also pretty low-key: chips and dip and my hot artichoke dip with crackers. Sometimes simple is all you need.
Our decorations were pretty low-key, as well. I purchased a mixed bouquet of “guy”-looking flowers and arranged them myself in a short, rectangular vase. I think they turned out nicely.
I also hung a garland of ties made from scrapbook paper that I found on clearance at one of the craft supply stores for 10 cents per sheet. Bubbles got hold of it before I could take a picture, though, and after she’d used it to drag around while she danced, it wasn’t very photo-ready. But it’s a really simple decoration to make. Just sketch out (or use a real tie or a printed template) a tie shape on the back side of the scrapbook paper and cut them out. Punch a hole in each corner of the “neck” part of the tie and thread some twine (or string or yarn) through and hang!
How did you all celebrate Father’s Day? Any special crafts, decorations or recipes you’d like to share?
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Da-Das, expectant Dads, Grandfathers, Grampies, Papaws, and all the other terms of affection your kiddos call you! Here’s a special wish from BRAVE’s Merida and her father.
