Granny Nanny and Prom Hair

~PROM HAIR~

When it's alright to play with HAIR,

Lil Miss requested Prom Hair.

Lil Miss went to TOWN with her Momma

and came back with PROM HAIR.

In my gramma opinion.....it makes sense to play with HAIR

even if there is NO PROM.

W  h  y 

not.

You may never go to a PROM, but special events will happen in one's LIFE.  So HAIR up, twirled, twisted, curled, straightened, layered, dangled, poofed out, flattened, braided, ratted, smoothed out, etc.  

Once in a while it is plain fun to play with the hair.

After all God knows the number of hairs on your head.  

Might as well enjoy one's crown of glory and SHINE.

Both girls looked great.

Daughter had the NATURAL curls 
straightened out of her do.

Blessings,

Granny d Nanny

Luke 12:7

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 

Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

The Saint Louis 1851 Campbell House Museum Mother-In-Law's Bedroom

~Mother-In-Law's Bedroom~

Sleeping in comfort.

Mrs. Lucy Kyle's Bedroom.

Virginia Campbell's Mother came to live with her daughter and slept in style.

From what I understand, a wall was removed to open up two servant's bedrooms 

into Mr. Campbell's Mother-In-Law's Suite.

Chamber Pots were needed to accommodate the Momma.
Also known as THUNDER MUGs!

I so love my modern toilets that flush.

Pleased that you dropped by and joined the tour.

May you have a blessed day,

d

The Saint Louis 1851 Campbell House Museum Bathroom

Running Water and a relaxing BATH.
Wasn't this pretty common for a Saturday Night???

Campbell House Museum had indoor plumbing.  

Not sure what year they plumbed this magnificent place, 

but thought the toilet was quite nice.

Like so much of the Victorian era, details and patterns were a huge part of the decorating mantra.  

This throne has detail.  
So much better than a Thunder Mug or Chamber Pot.  

 THRONE beauty.

…and down the Hall 

into another Bedroom.

Blessings to you,

d

So Much For A Selfie

So Much For A Selfie,

d

Feeding Your Family For Less

Ways to Spend Far Less Money.

Have fun living well 

for less!

Hello from The Kansas Flint Hills on the Prairie.

Wanna share.

FOOD PSYCH 101:
If possible SHOP when NOT HUNGRY or tired.  Shop with a grocery list that you have written out when not HUNGRY.  Do your best to buy ONLY ITEMS on your list.  Shop the perimeter of store.  More costly foods are generally in the middle aisles.  Know that the more pricier items are usually eye level so you reach for them first.  Look on lower and higher shelves that are not eye level for economically priced brands.  This is a little trick I learned from High School Distributive Education Class.
 

CHOOSE BRIGHT COLORED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES and DARK-COLORED GREENS:  Cantaloupes, carrots, sweet potatoes, and oranges are a good source of Vitamin C and beta-carotene.  Look for bright colors for the best NUTRITIONAL MERIT for your money.   The darker a vegetable is, the BETTER NUTRITION you get for your money.  Romaine lettuce has six times more vitamin C and five times more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce.  Other deep-colored greens have more nutrients as do spinach, chicory, watercress, arugula, kale, brussels sprouts, and broccoli.

 

WHAT'S BETA-CAROTENE? 
Beta-carotene is one of a group of natural chemicals known as carotenes or carotenoids. Carotenes are responsible for the orange color of many fruits and vegetables such as carrots, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes.  Beta carotene is converted in the body to vitamin A. It is an antioxidant, like vitamins E and C. 

VEGETABLE PUREES:
SAVE leftover cooked vegetables and puree them.  Tough stems of vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus even mushrooms can be steamed until soft, then whirled in a food processor or blender to use for sauces and soups.  They are healthier and CHEAPER than real cream and add a creamy taste.  FREEZE WELL.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE MADE EASY:
For about one-fourth the cost of jarred sauce, make spaghetti sauce from crushed tomatoes and mix in basil, bay leaf and oregano.  ADD small amount of vinegar and splashes of extra virgin olive oil.  SHIMMER for a few minutes.  WHALAH...that's it.  

SALAD:
Have a basic already washed organic lettuce mixture stored in the fridge ready to ADD your selection of add-ins.  I like adding some fruit such as sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges, raisins, a scoop of cottage cheese, sprinkled with a handful of pecans, handful of croutons and topped with salad dressing.  

Blessings to you and HEAVENLY DAZE,

d  

Jibber Jabber

Sometimes LIFE gets really busy.  I need a nap.  Had one on EASTER SUNDAY and it was wonderful.  Hubby, Daughter and Lil Miss could be heard through the open window as they hunted EASTER EGGS.  I was just too tired to participate.  I was stretched out on the sofa with a gentle breeze blowing through the room with distant voices of LOVED ONES giggling because another egg was found.  I love to hunt eggs and race against my Husband to see who found the most.  There's still enuff KID in me to play games.  We had a hunt on Saturday as well so I didn't completely miss out.

GOSH…the wind was blowing so hard on Saturday

that my hair looked like I had slept in it.  Grins.

This is the 7th year that we have watched the

Children hunt EASTER EGGS on the

Court House Lawn.  It doesn't last long once 

the Children are given the go to start hunting 

the eggs.  The colorful eggs pepper the Lawn.  

Quickly they disappear.  EASTER BUNNY!

EASTER DINNER was a Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Deviled Eggs and a Maple Cream Pie 2die4.  Starbucks Coffee to sip as the Dessert was savored.  Oh my goodness...oh my goodness...Daughter fixed an Amish Pie from one of the books her Gramma gave her.  It was awesome.

WILL SHARE RECIPE VERY SOON.

What would EASTER be like if we didn't take the time to put our boots up and be surrounded by stuffed Bunnies?  Humor me.

Thinking about the last few weeks, I can jabber a lot.  Taking time to think about the Lord on GOOD FRIDAY, I took Lil Miss with me and drove the distance to see my Parents in another small town america.  They were well.  Mom and I visited the local Hospital Auxiliary Shoppe where treasures were spied and went HOME with me.  

I am now the proud owner of three porcelain Egg Coddlers.  

I have never coddled eggs before.  Think I'm in for a treat.

~Royal Worchester Egg Coddler~

My Coddlers were priced at $1 each.

I drove around town and like clock work I drive pass Pat's House.  
My dear friend.  I could have knocked on the door, but she's not there anymore.  It's hard for me to believe that so much time has gone by since I last saw her and we had our GIRL TALKS.  

Thinking about her made me think about some other mature Lady Friends I had when I lived in Manhattan, Kansas.  I read their obituaries on the internet last night.  They are still alive in my mind.  Vivid memories of them.  When you can, let the ones you love know you really do love them.  A kind word to others can make someone's day. 

~My Okie Family~

Last week, my Oklahoma Family revealed to us the gender of their Baby that's due in late AUGUST.  Needing some GOOD NEWS...this was truly wonderful.  A little boy is being knitted in his Momma's womb.  I already bought some baby clothes and they will be gift wrapped soon.

Tax Time is over for a year.  Hummm.  

My Dining room is slowly returning to being a Dining room once again.  Last night, we moved the Buffet across the room.  Our Dining room has not been a dining room for quite some time because of the remodeling of the Kitchen.  The Dining room has been a warehouse.  Ugh.  She will be a Dining room once again and that's a fact.  Desiring that we be civilized people.  

The PBS Masterpiece Theatre Program 'Mr. Selfridge' caught my attention.  I missed Season One.  Season Two is proving to be interesting as WORLD WAR I is beginning to fire up.  As I read about the real Mister Selfridge, he actually rented HIGHCLERE Castle once upon a time when he was alive and also was way too friendly with the dance hall gals.  He died destitute.    

The PBS Program DOWNTON ABBEY is presently filmed at Highclere Castle.  I enjoy seeing the costumes and interior design.  The acting is good and the story line keeps me hopping.

~HIGHCLERE CASTLE~

I'm not sure what to think about the latest TOPEKA TALK that all seven High Schools will have graduation ceremonies together on the same day as the Honorable First Lady Mrs. Michelle O BAM A will be the commencement speaker.  The speech, set for May 17, is tied to the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown vs. Board of Education, brought against Topeka, Kansas, by a group of African American parents.

 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/wp/2014/04/20/michelle-obamas-planned-attendance-at-kansas-high-school-graduation-sparks-criticism/

My humble opinion is that the 60th anniversary should be held separate from the High School Graduations so that the graduating students can have their time in the spotlight with their friends and family applauding their accomplishment and not be limited to four tickets per student because Mrs. O bama came to town with the annniversary given special attention at a different gathering to celebrate.

It's an honor that she will be in the neighborhood, but.....still.

Perhaps each High School should have a Reception for their graduating Students dressed in their graduation gowns on a different week-end where they could be respectfully recognized and photographed receiving their diplomas.  Leisurely and not rushed because 800 students are announced.  All Family members invited.  Room for a Pony.  Not just 4 tickets per student.  

Kool-aid Punch doesn't cost very much to make and store bought cookies with napkins could be served to all.  Well...well...well done.


Soon and very soon…the prairie burning will be finished for the year. On some days the smoke is so thick it makes one sick.  Cough. Cough.  It's hard to take.  So good for the landscape.  Soon the grounds will be very green and look wonderful.  Right now my ears ache and my nose is stuffed up.  Lil Miss has sinusitis and is ill at HOME.

Hope your EASTER WEEK-END was pleasant and memories were made.  

That's the jibber jabber.  
God bless and may you have a sweet LIFE,
d