Hello Bloggers, Dows anyone Blog anymore? Crochet Pattern Sale

 

Hello Bloggers,
I know with all the social media out there I wonder how many still blog?
I know I am not here very often.  Time just does not allow it.  But I am trying to do better and increase my followers again. 

What's going on in my life this week?

I am working digenly on my SnC [Stitch n Chicks] Club Projet.  This year the group voted to do a "Temperature Scarf/Lapghan"  I chose the latter.  It's week 9 and I am on target.  We crochet 4 rows each week based on the average temps or if it rains the ladies cna use their "rain" color for that week.  I have chosen to do 10 colors and some of the ladies are doing 8 colors.  We all made our color chart hooking a strand of each color, the name of the color and brand next to the thermometer reading along with the temps to use with that color.  Our rain, muti colored yarn is the last.
As you can see we also keep a diary of each week and our feelings and why we chose certain stitches or colors.  My lapghan is coming along well I started with a white base which I will use around the lapghan when its done. :) Lots of rain over the last month. 

I have acquired some wonderful crochet and knitting magazines.  Many of these are out of print.  MY PBD Patterns blog will be selling them.  Be sure to go THERE and take a peek!

Some Paarties, Crafts, trips & more

I found these Twinkies that are chocolate and peanut butter.  

My hubby loves Reeses. Its like the same flavor but in cake form. 

my friend and I went to a Safari Masquerade party and we made up our costumes.  Since it was a Red Hat event we kept our colors true.  we got purple tee shirts and ironed on paw prints with Queen crowns and the words "Wildcats"  then made our masks with  red rhinestones and got purple tone leopard leggings and tails and cat ears and put red on our heads...  

cute huh

Only a lick for the cupcake since I swore off sweets

This was another masquerade Midnight Summer's Dream   :) 

And we had a Crazy Wig party and I won a Pink wig my 

favorite color 

I really like this one

this I made for the SnC winner at our picnic in our crating group

the SnC of the year won this cute pin cushion I made

and this too

the Snuggle I made

I also made this Sparkle thin scarf from ladder yarn

these three Football heroes are in Buffalo in front of a restaurant

I made this card and this cupcake was a gift for a crafting friend

These gals put on a "Love Boat" skit with singing for a friends birthday 

that is always cruising 

my DIL and Niece and I in NY

my Niece made me this beautiful "mad" book for keeping all my special stuff and thoughts in I love it!

this fan was a gift at the Midnight Summer's Dream party too cute

Till next time.......

4th of July Crafting

Hello Blogland....

Today I worked on a fun 4th of July Craft... I got my idea from over at 

Sword fights and Starry nights 

I had a really fun day crafting it and added a few little designs 

of my own to the original design.

What do you think?

I think it came out pretty cool... 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

To all my blogging Friends

Happy Easter Blogging Friends

Merry Christmas Readers

MERRY CHRISTMAS

& 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

  from our home to yours...

Pretty - Funny - and Just Thinking

MIA with Some Funnies & Pretty Stuff

Hello all it has been awhile since 
I have posted...
with FB it seems that blogging got left 
behind a bit.  :( 
I do miss my blogging friends.  It seemed so much more personal and enjoyable. I like to use FB for posting my photos.  That way I can share with family and friends anywhere.

thank you Chatty Crone



Source:  Pinerest




thank you Chatty

FIND THE PROBLEM IN EACH PICTURE ~ HOW SHARP IS YOUR MIND?  Colgate has created a very ingenious advertising campaign to promote their dental floss, but before I explain to you the main detail of these images, I will let you appreciate them quietly ~

All right, now that you had time to quietly observe the images ~

In the first one you will now notice that she has one finger too many in her hand.

In the second one a phantom arm is floating there.

In the third one the man has only one ear.

Thank you Ann - I missed all of them!

Thank you Chatty

The Common Cold

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How is the common cold transmitted?

We often wonder how is the Common Cold Spread? I always thought you had to be around an ill person. But, as you read further you will see it is not always the norm.. WASH your hands often and carry little hand disinfectants in your bags to use when you go shopping or anywhere else.

The common cold is spread in 2 ways; by direct contact with infected areas from a contaminated surface or by inhaling the airborne germs after someone sneezes or coughs. Person-to-person transmission often occurs when an someone who has a cold blows or touches their nose and then touches someone or something else. A healthy individual who then makes direct contact with these germs can become infected, often after their contaminated hands make contact with their own eyes or nose. A cold virus can live on objects such as pens, books, telephones, computer keyboards, and coffee cups for several hours and can thus be acquired from contact with these objects.

What are the symptoms and signs of the common cold in adults, children, and infants?

The symptoms of the common cold typically begin two to three days after acquiring the infection (incubation period). Symptoms and signs of the common cold vary depending on the virus responsible for the infection and may include the following

• nasal stuffiness or drainage, • sore or scratchy throat, • sneezing, • hoarseness,• cough, • watery eyes, • low-grade fever, • headache, • body aches, and •fatigue.



Does it have anything to do with exposure to cold weather?

Though the common cold usually occurs in the fall and winter months, the cold weather itself does not cause the common cold. 

What is the difference between the common cold and influenza (the flu)?

Many people confuse the common cold with influenza (the flu). Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, while the common cold generally is not. 

Are antibiotics a suitable treatment for the common cold?

No. Antibiotics play no role in treating the common cold. Antibiotics are effective only against illnesses caused by bacteria, and colds are caused by viruses.

When should a physician or other health-care practitioner be consulted?

Generally, the common cold can be treated at home and managed with over-the-counter medications. However, if you develop more severe symptoms such as shaking chills, high fever (greater than 102 F), severe headache, neck stiffness, vomiting, abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, or failure to improve after 10 days, you should consult your physician 
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Some Pretzel Fun

I love Pretzel's do you?

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Pretzel Dips

Nutrition Information

Pretzel Recipe: Pizza Pretzel with

Pasta Sauce

In 2003, Pennsylvania Governor, Ed Rendell declares April 26 National Pretzel Day to acknowledge the importance of the pretzel to the state's history and economy.

A Brief History Of The Pretzel,  presented by Snyder's of Hanover

Let's Look at a 2013 Pretzel Commercials

Over the Last 39 Years

In 1971, the word "Salt", did not have the
negative outlook from people as it is today