Tomorrow's the BIG DAY!!

Tomorrow is the day for our GIVEAWAY!!! I can't tell you how excited I am about these prizes!!

If you want a jump start on ONE of the entries, blog about your stay at Maple Memories!! Here are a few that we've found...

1. http://crazymaizeworld.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-scrapbooking-weekend-away.html

2. http://themcclenahans.blogspot.com/2009/12/craft-retreat.html

3. http://thebalzerfamily.blogspot.com/2009/12/friends-and-crafts.html

Yes, there will be other ways to enter, but this will give you "BONUS" entries!! ;)

October 8-10...NOW AVAILABLE

The weekend of Oct 8-10, 2010 is NOW AVAILABLE!!! It's the only "non-holiday" Fall weekend still available!! Give us a call (620-480-1357) or email us (shannon@maplememories.com) to make this weekend YOUR fall getaway!!!

On another note, we are going to be having a GIVEAWAY on our blog sometime next week!! Some wonderful ladies have donated some great prizes from their businesses and Etsy shops. I can't wait to share them with you! If you have a product that you would like to showcase, please contact me by this weekend, as we would love to include you!!!! Maple Memories will also be giving away something BIG...I can't wait!!!

Organizing with baby food jars

My girls' hair stuff was driving me NUTS!!! I found ponies and headbands all over the house and had finally had ENOUGH!! So, I put out a request to friends with little ones for some baby food jars (Thanks, Michelle)!!!

I started by spray painting the lids with Chalkboard Paint. It took two coats and about 24 hours of drying time in the garage.

Then, I put my girls to work gathering every hair accessory they could find!! They sorted them by color and put them in the jars while we were waiting for the paint to dry.

Lids put on...



Used some chalk to label the tops...



Turned out pretty cute, don't you think!!!??? Quick, easy, and budget friendly. Think of all the possibilities with jars, lids, and chalkboard paint. Marbles, rock collections, crafting supplies...you name it!!!

Linking up to:

1. Look What I Made at Creations by Kara

2. Show and Share Day at Just a Girl

Short and Sweet

Problem: "Picky Eater" won't eat his cooked carrots.
Solution: Squirt a little bit of syrup in and stir. Problem solved. He ate every little carrot. :)

I used the Sugar Free variety...does that count as healthy!!??

Oil Rubbed Bronze

Several years ago, I had my kitchen decorated in apples. Everywhere you looked, you would find apples...the wallpaper, curtains, napkins, knick-knacks...even the soap!! Over the years, most of my apple collection has found its way into the garage sale. All except this little crock that I used to hold mixing spoons, spatulas, and whisks. It's been setting by my stove for the last 3 years, not going with one thing. It stuck out like a sore thumb.

Until now...

A little Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint and a vinyl decal and now it's right at home!!

It's the little things that make me smile!! Stay tuned for a few more Oil Rubbed Bronze projects!! I've been having fun!

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

5 out 5 people in my house liked dinner tonight. That's rare. ;) Now, that's a recipe worth sharing!

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
2 c. cooked shredded chicken breast
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1 (4 oz) can diced green Chilies
2 c. shredded Mexican style cheese
1 rounded T. dried onions
8-10 medium flour tortillas
1 (10 oz) can mild green enchilada sauce

Combine chicken, cream cheese, green Chilies, and onions in skillet on med-low heat. Cook until thoroughly mixed and creamy.

Place a pinch of shredded cheese (I did more than a pinch, because we LOVE cheese) and an even amount of mixture in each tortilla and roll.

Place rolled tortillas in 9x13 baking pan.

Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas. Cover with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly. ENJOY!! This would be a great meal for your group at Maple Memories!

39 CENTS

Did you know that Walgreen's has Icee's for 39 cents!!??? Now you do.
Happy Hour - Monday and Friday from 2-4...at least in McPherson. Does your Walgreen's do this?

Perfect for days when your thermometer says this...