HDMac's Crafty Blog and More: February 2020

Monday, February 24, 2020

Old friendships never die!

Came across and old photo album the other day while starting my organizing of my craft room. These pics are so special to me. Before moving to Washington state in 1960, we took a trip to Kansas to say good bye to our wonderful friends, The Ayres Family. Fred, Jack and Nancy were the same ages as me and my two brothers and we all became great friends as did our parents. These pics bring back fun memories. I still am in contact with Nancy today. ❤️❤️❤️

Turkey Burger

I will be trying this turkey burger soon. The eggplant is not suppose to add flavor but adds moisture to the burger. It sounds and looks amazing.

I need this in my life!

I need to start taking relaxing baths and using this Bath Tray. Looks like a relaxing idea!

Praying for our pastor

I am very thankful for our church, Valley Bible Church. Our pastor left today for a missions trip to Uganda. Yesterday, our men gathered around him and prayed for him before leaving.

Super Easy Fudge

Chef Toya shared this recipe for super easy fudge. Looks great and would be good for our ladies bazaar table in November.

Great finds on today’s Home and Family!

These fun decorated tote bags will be a fun project to do with friends and granddaughters.

These Chocolate Lace Lollipops would make cute decorations for showers, birthday parties, holidays, any fun celebration!

And of course, Kym’s DIY Beauty Balms will be great beauty DIYs to try!

Thursday, February 20, 2020

DIY Bracelets

Paige made the Beaded bracelets on Home and Family yesterday. I love these and I containers that she gifted them in! I will definitely be making these! BFF, GRANDDAUGHTER, FRIEND, I CARE, PRAYING FOR U, ETC! I have never made the adjustable bracelets before. Paige shows how to in this Video.

Here’s a Video of the actual segment on The Home & Family show.

DIY Plant Hangers

Love this DIY Plant Hanger from Paige on Home and Family. She always has great DIYs.

Sunday, February 16, 2020

DIY Trivets

These DIY trivets from Hallmark’s Home and Family would make a nice gift.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Frankincense Face Cream

Frankincense has wonderful anti-aging properties. It is hailed as a stress reliever. It soothes inflammation and aids in sleep. It’s a cancer fighter! This DIY face cream looks like a perfect cream to try!

DIY Facial Toner Wipes

https://livingwellmom.com/facial-toner-pads/?skincareyourself=4504116185
https://livingwellmom.com/facial-toner-pads/?skincareyourself=4504116185

Another must make DIY.

Tuesday Morning Tea Time Talk

This morning I learned that a friend of mine from school days had past away. I had thought of her several times last week and thought I should text her and see how she’s doing. I didn’t do it. Makes me feel so bad right now. I honestly believe those thoughts are often urging from the Holy Spirit to respond. It’s too late to remind her I am thinking of her and that I care. But it is once again a reminder to me to respond to these thoughts when they come to mind. Hold close these that are near and let those far away know that you love them and that you care.

The Simple Woman’s Daybook

For Today

Looking out my window
I see the stellar jays and woodpeckers eating from their feeders in the lilac tree. Those pesky squirrels like to try and raid them! Lol

I am thinking
Of how I couldn’t find something this morning for a craft I wanted to make for my great grandchildren.

I am thankful
No rain today!!!

One of my favorite things

The moon coming up over the east hills.

I am creating
Gift boxes

I am wearing
Casual today as every day!

I am reading listening to
Alexa play my Maranatha playlist

I am hoping

I am learning

In my kitchen
Need to be in there picking it up!

In my garden

I noticed my rhubarb getting little nubbins!

Closing
Doug’s not been feeling good. Not much else going to be happening here today.

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The Grings

In the late 1970s. We entertained (?) missionaries for a Sunday afternoon. They were home on furlough and we had the opportunity to feed them Sunday dinner and visit with them about their ministry. I remember their prayer card in my Bible and on a bulletin board in the kitchen for years. Pray fro the Grings. Now in 2013 I am truly learning how committed and dedicated this wonderful couple truly were. Bob and his wife were 2nd generation Grings missionaries in the Congo. Today Bev (Grings) and Lee Ward serve in the Congo along with her Brother, Dan and several of his children, now 4th generation missionaries to the Congo. I am impressed with their courage and dedication to the Lord. They have escaped the country in difficult times in the 60s with gun fire whizzing past them as they ran to a helicopter to get out of the country.

Life in the Congo became the normal life for them. And why? Because despite the language differences, despite the violent and disruptive life style, they loved these people and more than that they LOVED their LORD and had a heart for bringing the gospel to the Congo.

Luke 12:15 says, "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesses. " These second, third and fourth generation have not grown up with the "things." we in America have. They knew little of the phonographs, the records, the toys of my generation let alone the IPhones, the tablets, the X boxes, electronic games, TVs, videos, DVDs, CDs, instant cameras!

Hearty Tomato Soup

This Hearty Tomato Soup is good for a cold fall or winter night. Have made this a couple times with the ricotta topping. Love that I have leftovers to freeze and put away for a busy day! The recipe comes from Hallmark’s Home and Family.

Fun for any time!

Going to make a couple of these to send to my great grandchildren in Arizona today. I will try to post pics when I am done. The picture and idea come from Hallmark’s Home & Family