The Farmer's Wife

Quilt Along part 3

Welcome back!  I hope you are all quilting right along.    Last week I shared with you a way to make easy Hourglass units.  This week I've included an Easy triangle Square short cut for block number 9. Instead of cutting out each little triangle piece and wasting a lot of fabric you start with 2 squares.  I also used my handy dandy little marking ruler to make it go even faster.  And don't forget to share your blocks with us..........the linky is on Week #1. 

Cajun Spice Mix Recipe

Kickin' it up

This Cajun spice mix is perfect for spicing up Gumbo.  It's also good in soup or traditional New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice.  Just place 3 cups of picked and rinsed red beans in a large crock pot.  Cover with hot water and cook on high for 3 hours.  Then add onion, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun Mix and cook an additional 3 hours.  Salt to taste and serve over cooked(sticky) rice.  This mix also makes an excellent dry rub for meats.  So mix you up a batch and spice up your next meal.........       N'awlins Style!

Link and Greet #27

Party & Features

Hello, I hope ya'll had a great week!  Tonight my oldest daughter graduates from college....yes I'm that old!  I am so proud of her....... meanwhile my five year old is going around the house trying to pronounce the word graduate....... yes I have a five year old and yes I am crazy....... my seventeen year old is studying for his drivers permit(Southern Mississippi drivers be warned) and my 22 year old daughter is considering joining the the Air Force....... How was your week?

The Farmer's Wife

Quilt along Part 2

Hey ya'll It's time to share this week's quilt blocks.  I'm having so much fun with this fabric, the prints are just so darn cute.  I can't wait to see what fabrics you all are using.  This week's blocks were pretty easy and they didn't take long to whip together.  I added a shortcut tutorial for block number 6.  And shared how I made number 4 go a little faster as well.  I hope your all enjoying this series...I know I am : )

Peach Pie Cookies

With Sugar-Free option

Here's a simple little cookie recipe that you can make any flavor you like.  It's filled with jam or preserves and surrounded by a tender pie crust. They're light and not to sweet.
You can easily convert this into a diabetic dessert by simply using sugar-free jam or preserves and powdered splenda.  I think these would make wonderful little snacks for a shower or special occasion.     

Link and Greet #26

Party Features/ Giveaway!

I am super excited to be hosting today's party/giveaway!  One lucky viewer will receive the My Memories Suite 3 digital scrapbooking software download a $50 value.  I used to scrap book the old fashioned way but I stopped when digital cameras came out because I never printed my photos. I had invested so much time and money into punches and stamps that I never use anymore.  My Memories makes scrapbooking so quick and easy.........I have defiantly been bitten by the scrap booking bug again.........

Grab-Button Tutorial

In 4 easy Steps

Having a grab button is a really handy way to share your brand and grow your blog.  If you don't have one yet get ready to be amazed at how fast and easy you can make one.  If you do have one you still might learn a thing or two that you didn't know about buttons and how they work, including how to re-size, center and group them together into one gadget.......

The Farmers Wife

Quilt Along Party Part 1

The Farmers Wife is a quilting book written by Laurie Aaaron Hird.  It's filled with letters from farm wives in the 1920's.  Every few blocks comes with a wonderful letter explaining why they chose to become farmers wives.  As you read their letters you make a block a week or more if you choose.  And when you are done you will have a 83" x 103" sampler quilt with 111 different quilt blocks.  I'd love for you to quilt along with me as I make three blocks a week.  I'm also adding a linky tool so everyone can share their color combinations.

Link and Greet #25

Party & Features

I have a really good excuse for only having one post this week.....Vacation Bible School!  What a blessing it was to be able to teach and share the gospel with little ones.  Today was the last day and I am sooooo tired but its a good tired.....but not to tired to party.....I can't wait to see whatcha got cookin' and craftin' this week......and now for the top five links from last weeks party..... and a coupon code for $10 off My Memories Suite Software : )

Cream Cheese Banana Puddin'

 I love to make Banana Pudding in the summer time.....First because I don't have to sweat over a hot stove to make it and second because it's sooo good!  This recipe takes banana pudding to a whole new level.........with a layer of whipped sweetened cream cheese for an extra bit of richness and instant pudding in keeping it simple......filled with bananas, Nilla Wafers and topped with Cool Whip...... I also love to make them in little individual dessert dishes........just to make this simple easy dessert seem a little more sophisticated.

Link and Greet # 24

Party and Features

Welcome.... I hope all of my Fellow Americans had a great Fourth of July!  If you missed the top 10 "Fourth of July" links check 'em out here.  The next top 10 theme will be Chillin' anything you can do, make, eat, etc. to stay cool in the summer heat.  I'll pick from the links at party #23, #24 and #25 and post it the following Monday.  And don't forget about the chance for one week of free advertising just make the top five and have a grab button available.  Now for this weeks party and the top five links from last week........

Featured Blog

The Ease of Freeze

I am so excited to be swapping buttons with
Sarah from The Ease of Freeze.  Her blog is full of wonderful tips on freezing and saving money.  Some of her delicious and healthy recipes include Key Lime Pie, Coconut Pound Cake and Chicken Fajitas.   Stop by and say howdy and check out her great site and be sure to link up at her "Thursday Food Fest" party.  If you are interested in swappin' buttons with Country Momma just drop me an E-mail : )

Fourth of July

Top 10 Features!

Need some last minute Fourth of July party and decorating ideas?  Check these out......from crafting to baking to decorating its all covered here.  
Thanks to all the wonderful bloggers who linked up their Fourth of July inspirations.  Hope ya'll have a wonderful and safe holiday............and
May God Bless America!

Broccoli Slaw

A Healthy Side Dish

If your looking for a simple healthy side dish for your Fourth of July picnics and Bar-B-Qs this is it.  Its made with pre-made broccoli slaw mix, green onions, nuts, ramen noodles and dressed with a tangy sweet vinaigrette.  This recipe does call for sugar but you could substitute spenda or what ever you like to sweeten it.......... And since its best when made the day before serving, you'll have more time to visit with your guest on the day of your party........