Here is my easy nutty haystack recipe:
Nutty Haystacks:
• 1- 11 oz. bag peanut butter & milk chocolate chips
• 1- 24 oz. package Almond Bark
• 1- 10.5 oz. bag mini marshmallows
• 1- 12 oz. of chow mein noodles
• 2 cups of dry, roasted, salted peanuts
Double Boiler; melt chocolate chips
Break-up Almond bark, add to melted chips, and stir slowly
In a large bowl, mix other ingredients.
Pour in melted chocolate, stir thoroughly
Drop heaping tablespoons onto wax paper and let cool until it sets.
*Makes approximately 75-80 haystacks!
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
An 'Opportunity' for Employers
What ever happened to the good ole' days when the word 'opportunity' meant something positive or good was on the horizon. When I was young, if you had an opportunity, you were one of the luckiest people in the world because new doors were opening and you had unlimited possibilities. Life was taking a whole new direction and things were definately going to be better!Today, however, the word is taboo.
I cringe at the sound when I hear someone say it because basically it means change is coming- possibly big changes- and you have no control over them. Many times in business, especially in personnel matters, the word opportunity pretty well means one of three things:
1- The person in charge has found a way to chew your ass out for some negative trait you have that he's never liked.
2- You're about to be demoted or put in a position which requires a hellacious amount of extra work while your pay is substantially lowered.
3-Your not-so-happy ass is about to land in the unemployment line.
I don't know about you, but personally, I wish most employers would just shove that word somplace where the sun doesn't shine because it isn't an "opportunity" it is a reprimand. So they just need to grow some nads and stop beating around the bush. Life is so much simpler for everyone involved when you say what you mean. Don't candy coat it, don't try to make it sound better than what it is- just do it and get it over with. Your employees and associates aren't stupid and they are not mushrooms- really they do not sit around in the dark and wait for the next dose of shit you are going to try to feed them. They are intelligent individuals, who at least, deserve respect and honesty from you. If you are not willing to give a little direct honesty, how do you ever expect to get any in return? Just treat them the way you would like to be treated and in most cases you will be pleased with the results.
Now, see- I just exercised one of those so called "opportunities" without skirting around the issue or doing any little dances for you. It was straightforward, direct and we're both still alive. So where do you go from here you ask- what positive steps do you take to improve your relationships with your employees? Well basically, stop dickin' around. Stop hiding in your offices, stop treating your people like mushrooms and start getting to know them. Listen to their ideas. Ask them for advice. They are out there going to bat for you on a daily basis, so take care of them and most importantly use those 'opportunities' the way they were intended- to let them know when they are doing something right. Not only will your relationships improve, your business will also. Anyhow- take my advice or leave it- the choice is up to you.
I cringe at the sound when I hear someone say it because basically it means change is coming- possibly big changes- and you have no control over them. Many times in business, especially in personnel matters, the word opportunity pretty well means one of three things:
1- The person in charge has found a way to chew your ass out for some negative trait you have that he's never liked.
2- You're about to be demoted or put in a position which requires a hellacious amount of extra work while your pay is substantially lowered.
3-Your not-so-happy ass is about to land in the unemployment line.
I don't know about you, but personally, I wish most employers would just shove that word somplace where the sun doesn't shine because it isn't an "opportunity" it is a reprimand. So they just need to grow some nads and stop beating around the bush. Life is so much simpler for everyone involved when you say what you mean. Don't candy coat it, don't try to make it sound better than what it is- just do it and get it over with. Your employees and associates aren't stupid and they are not mushrooms- really they do not sit around in the dark and wait for the next dose of shit you are going to try to feed them. They are intelligent individuals, who at least, deserve respect and honesty from you. If you are not willing to give a little direct honesty, how do you ever expect to get any in return? Just treat them the way you would like to be treated and in most cases you will be pleased with the results.
Now, see- I just exercised one of those so called "opportunities" without skirting around the issue or doing any little dances for you. It was straightforward, direct and we're both still alive. So where do you go from here you ask- what positive steps do you take to improve your relationships with your employees? Well basically, stop dickin' around. Stop hiding in your offices, stop treating your people like mushrooms and start getting to know them. Listen to their ideas. Ask them for advice. They are out there going to bat for you on a daily basis, so take care of them and most importantly use those 'opportunities' the way they were intended- to let them know when they are doing something right. Not only will your relationships improve, your business will also. Anyhow- take my advice or leave it- the choice is up to you.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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Friday, October 1, 2010
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Friday, September 24, 2010
New Halloween Cards
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sunshine Dill Pickle Recipe
Mix together:
6 1/2 c water
2/3 c. pickling salt
3 1/2 c white vinegar
Stir together til salt dissappears
Fil jars with small cucumbers- use small ones and do not cut them or they will get soggy
To each jar of cucumbers add:
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Alum
1 head of dill or equivelant of dried can substitute
Complete by filling each jar with the pickling solution, put lids on and set in sunlight for 3 days. Let sit 12-14 days before opening.
You may also add onions- chop them and add with cucumbers before putting garlic and other seasonings in.
Enjoy!
6 1/2 c water
2/3 c. pickling salt
3 1/2 c white vinegar
Stir together til salt dissappears
Fil jars with small cucumbers- use small ones and do not cut them or they will get soggy
To each jar of cucumbers add:
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Alum
1 head of dill or equivelant of dried can substitute
Complete by filling each jar with the pickling solution, put lids on and set in sunlight for 3 days. Let sit 12-14 days before opening.
You may also add onions- chop them and add with cucumbers before putting garlic and other seasonings in.
Enjoy!
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Resolutions
Well hopefully 2010 will bring a fresh new perspective in our lives! Here's to new and renewed hope, inspiration, faith, and beginnings. This year I have actually made the choice to set some new goals for myself which is really not something I care to do each year. I tend to find new year's resolutions annoying for the most part because people tend to set unrealistic goals for themselves and then drop them a quarter of the way into the year. I mean why bother-right? But mine aren't too overly outlandish or unrealistic- really more of a rebalancing of time and choices.
As far as job and career related goals: I'd like to concentrate on more character creations, do a little more wildlife and landscape painting, I'd like to fit some portrait art into the equation also focusing on dancers. I'd like to concentrate on some new things to license this year also- not sure if I would like to do gift wrap and party supplies or what.
New Interests- working on my children's stories- I would like to drag the "The Woodnik King" out of the closet and dust off my little fantasy friends for that story and put some serious effort into bringing them to life. Maybe even invite Lucy Periwinkle back over for a few visits and see what sort of trouble she has gotten herself into lately. Not sure if the world is ready for her though- she really cracks me up.
Personal goals for 2010- losing weight -cutting back the food intake and walking more. Probably sounds a little boring I know, but gee not real earth shattering science involved in weight loss. There aren't any miracle drugs or cures to getting back into shape unfortunately. I just need to scale back on all of the hours upon hours of artwork each day and make a little me time. Just cutting back has proved to be a step in the right direction. Have already lost over 15 lbs. Which is great. I plan to eat a lot healthier this year too. After Mom and Dad's bouts with cancer last year- I have sort of realized the neccesity to pay a little more attention to my health and the choices I make. Also having bloodclots in my lower leg has seemed to be a wake up call for me. I haven't been taking very good care of myself in the past few years because I have focused so much effort into my artwork and building my online business. But I can see the need to balance everything out a little more. Spending 80 or 90 hours a week on art and trying to fit a little sleep in between doesn't paint such a pretty picture health wise.
Well I guess that is about it for my venture into 2010's newbie list. So I will make an effort to update now and again to let you know how things are going. If you have a list of your own, please by all means, share away.
Take care til then peeps!
Tam
As far as job and career related goals: I'd like to concentrate on more character creations, do a little more wildlife and landscape painting, I'd like to fit some portrait art into the equation also focusing on dancers. I'd like to concentrate on some new things to license this year also- not sure if I would like to do gift wrap and party supplies or what.
New Interests- working on my children's stories- I would like to drag the "The Woodnik King" out of the closet and dust off my little fantasy friends for that story and put some serious effort into bringing them to life. Maybe even invite Lucy Periwinkle back over for a few visits and see what sort of trouble she has gotten herself into lately. Not sure if the world is ready for her though- she really cracks me up.
Personal goals for 2010- losing weight -cutting back the food intake and walking more. Probably sounds a little boring I know, but gee not real earth shattering science involved in weight loss. There aren't any miracle drugs or cures to getting back into shape unfortunately. I just need to scale back on all of the hours upon hours of artwork each day and make a little me time. Just cutting back has proved to be a step in the right direction. Have already lost over 15 lbs. Which is great. I plan to eat a lot healthier this year too. After Mom and Dad's bouts with cancer last year- I have sort of realized the neccesity to pay a little more attention to my health and the choices I make. Also having bloodclots in my lower leg has seemed to be a wake up call for me. I haven't been taking very good care of myself in the past few years because I have focused so much effort into my artwork and building my online business. But I can see the need to balance everything out a little more. Spending 80 or 90 hours a week on art and trying to fit a little sleep in between doesn't paint such a pretty picture health wise.
Well I guess that is about it for my venture into 2010's newbie list. So I will make an effort to update now and again to let you know how things are going. If you have a list of your own, please by all means, share away.
Take care til then peeps!
Tam
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