5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

For all you chocolate lovers out there that don't want to eat an entire sheet cake,LOL. A friend sent this to me. She swears it works. I'm off to try it and will let you know.


5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE


4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world ? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

Today is Support Our Troops Day

Today is "Support Our Troops Day" over at Mimie's Rose Chenille blog spot.Our troops need to know we care. Be sure to stop by. She has lot's of great ideas that we can use as ways we can help those that are overseas.

5 Minutes For Mom- It's a Blog Party

There's a party going on over at 5 Minutes for Mom. Who can pass up a party, making new friends and prizes,prizes and more prizes.The party and the prize draw are open to bloggers AND non-bloggers! It runs from March 20th - 27th with tons going on all week. Hope to see you there.

To Market,To Market.... Friday Flea Market

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home and this little piggy went to my website for Friday's Flea Market. I did one of these for a gift for a dear friend's new baby girl. I loved it so much I had to do another one and share it with you. I hope you will like her. If you are interested you can find her here at Ribbons Roses and More. Be sure to take a look around. Spring is here and I've added several new items for your home decorating delight.

Propagating Roses with Cuttings

I have a love hate relationship with gardening..... I love to see the roses bloom all summer.... I hate it that I forget to water or I leave the sprinkler on and forget it. I'm good at creating a small lake,LOL. Does anyone else do this or am I the only one with this problem ?

Hurricane Ike wrecked havoc with my plants last year. Yep, we still have things to remember from the experience 6 months later.

I wish I had thought to do this earlier but it's time to start with spring here in just a couple of days. It's so easy. I thought I would share it with you. It truly works.

Propagate Your Roses with Cuttings:

Choose healthy, leafy canes that are not too tough and about the diameter of a pencil. Using a sharp knife, cut off the soft tip of the cane and then cut it into 4- to 5-inch pieces. Each piece should have at least 2 nodes and some leaves. Strip off the bottom leaves to expose a node, then plant the cutting in moist soil and keep it in bright shade and high humidity. You can use containers covered with plastic bags, or set them in the ground in the shade and cover them with plastic jugs. You might try both methods. Take as many cuttings as you can to ensure success. Good luck!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks, May your heart be as light as a song, May each day bring you bright, happy hours That stay with you all the year long. -Irish Blessing
This is a week of celebration at my house. DD tries to drag it out all month long and she does give it a very good try,too. Yesterday she turned 18. Ahhh, youth,how sweet it is. I miss my baby. Where did the time go ? Today we continue celebrating ... have to have a party for my fur baby... Eli. He joined us a year ago yesterday. Eli is so much easier to please. Give him a chewie and he's happy.

I hope everyone has a great day. Be sure to eat some cornbeef and cabbage for me and don't forget to wear something green.

Craftsmen's Classic Spring Show ~ Richmond, VA

My good friend over at Mimi's Rose Chenille will be at the
"Craftsmen's Classic Spring Show" in Richmond, VA at the Richmond Raceway Complex! The show dates are March 13-15th, Friday thru Sunday! That's this weekend. She has so many cute new Easter items. Lot's of roses,too.

If any of you are in the Richmond area, please stop by her booth, number 2313 and say hello! Be sure to tell her I sent you. I know she would love to meet you.

Friday Flea Market - This and That

I am so excited. It's been so long since I've been able to post new pictures. When my computer crashed it took everything and hubby was afraid for me to use anything on here until he had it all fixed. Next was learning where everything is. Yep, it all moved to a new location. I have a hard enough time figuring out this computer. Please don't change things on me . I'm already afraid to click on anything for fear this thing will go up on smoke. That's alright for you younger ladies that know how to fix things but hey,I don't want to wait another month to get new things on my website.
Thankfully, My motto is " Never,ever give up." If I did I would never post anything on here again.


Here is my latest creation:

Yep,it's an egg carton. I couldn't wait to share it with you. If you are interested in purchasing it you will find it on my web site Ribbons Roses and More . Just click the link.

Of course you will need eggs to fill it.... Check these out while you are there.

Check back often. I'm adding new things as quickly as possible.

Sunday and Daylight Savings Time

It's here once again.It arrives every yr. and I count the days until it's over. I cringe when I hear those dreadful words " Daylight Savings time ". Some people love it,not me The days seem longer and it seems like we have more hrs. to get things done.Not so. Me,my body goes into rejection,LOL. For days it doesn't know when to eat or sleep and our schedules are messed up.Teachers dread it... the children are tired,hungry and bounce off the walls. More body clocks out of kilter.

DH swears I stay cranky. He's probably right but as I tell him this too will pass. Just give me time to regroup.

I would love to hear what you do to adjust to this change. We've got 8 months of it.

I won- Valentine's Day Blog Party

Remember the Valentine's Day Blog Party ?

There were so many pretty blogs to visit and so many wonderful give aways. I can't believe I won this gorgous pendant at Jewelry by Sonell. It is prettier than the picture. Thank you so much ladies. I never ever win anything so this was a wonderful surprise.

The Five Dollar Challenge

Spring is almost here and Lindsay over at Living with Lindsay is having a challenge.

This sounds so exciting. Anyone can join in. It's going to be so fun. You don't have a blog to do this and you could win a prize,too.

I already have 2 ideas. Come join the fun. It's going to be a blast seeing what everyone else does even if you don't win.

Friday Flea Market

Another great Flea Market find. I get so excited when I find a great piece to reclaim and give a new life. Nothing speaks louder than pink roses.

You can find this one on my website at Ribbons Roses and More . Be sure to look around you might find something that you just can't live without. I have a lot of spring things coming in every day.

Here is the link to take you back to "Friday Flea Market" home page.When there, just click the link to go shopping! Have fun!!
http://www.fridayfleamarket.net/

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS DAY BLOG EVENT

My dear friend Mimi at Mimi's Rose Chenille blog is having a Support our Troops Event.Please stop by her blog to learn more.
God Bless our troops.

It's National Pancake Day

I woke up this morning to discover there is actually a day for pancakes. Who would have thunk ? Probably anyone but me,LOL. I thought every day was a day to celebrate and pancakes. That's all they have talked about on TV today.Since I have the television on while I paint guess what I've heard all morning ? Yep, pancakes,pancakes,pancakes.

I did some research and found a wonderful site for pancake lovers.
Want to learn more about pancakes, their history, some great tips for making pancakes and toppings then check this out :
http://www.welovepancakes.com/perfect/

Here's My favorite recipe for Pancakes :

Prep: 10 minutes, Stand: 10 minutes, Cook: 6 minutes per batch.
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled

1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine buttermilk, milk, egg, and butter in a separate bowl; add to flour mixture, and whisk just until blended. Transfer to a large measuring cup, and let stand 10 minutes.

2. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or nonstick pan. Cook until pancakes are covered with bubbles and edges turn brown. Turn and cook other side 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes about 10 pancakes

Oh,add a few drops of red food coloring for pink pancakes. Or serve them on your favorite pink plates. (I had to make this about pink )

Not sure where I found this recipe. I would love to give credit where it's due but I have so many recipe books and recipes I can't keep up with them all.

If all else fails bring out the Aunt Jemima mix.

Anyhooo,now I've made myself hungry. I think we will have pink pancakes for dinner. How about you ? Yum,yum.

Never ask "what next" ? and Friday Flea Market

Never ever ask what will go wrong next. If I thought Monday was bad I was in for a big surprise. Things just kept going downhill. The one good thing was that without my other computer I spent lot's of time painting.So lot's of new goodies to add to my website as soon as hubby get's the right programs installed and I figure out what he's done,LOL.

As most of you know I take care of a bedridden FIL. Well, yesterday we got to spend our afternoon at my favorite place, NOT, the emergency room.Yep,grandaddy has another UTI. He gets to stay at the hotel,oop's,hospital. Poor little guy. Please say a prayer for him.

I'm the lucky one.... I get to come home and play.

Needless to say no pic's again and no listings for Friday Flea Market.

I do apologize and promise I will be back to normal by next week.In the mean time check out my website :http://ribbonsrosesandmore.com/

I will be adding new things all week.

Valentine's Day Party Give Away...And the Winner is

Have you ever had a day that you should have stayed in bed ? Well, I should have crawled under and not come out all week,LOL. Friday was just the icing on the cake to top off the week. To start the day my computer crashed and I lost every thing. DH spent his day off and then some trying to get my computer up and running. Oh,well,life goes on and I will regroup.

I want to thank everyone that posted for my give away. It is so exciting to meet so many new faces. I do hope you will book mark me and stop by often. Be sure to stop by my website and check out the new Spring goodies. While you are there sign up for my newsletter. That's where I send out announcements for any sales or news for the website and blog. I had so much fun doing the Valentine's Day give away I'm planning another one for next month.

Now for the exciting news..... The winner is Linda Greiss. Congratulations Linda!! I hope you will enjoy the little heart tin. I will need you to email me with your mailing information. When you receive this "special gift from the heart", please post it on your blog.

Happy Valentine's Day... Let's Celebrate With a Give Away

I'm having a special Valentine's Heart giveaway to "Celebrate Love and Romance".



To enter please leave a commment and tell me how you celebrate Valentine's Day.

You will have to check back to see who won, the comments must be posted before 12 PM CST on Valentine's Day. I will announce the winner of this very special heart on Sunday afternoon!


I hope you have a wonderful day of wine,roses and romance. May all your wishes come true.

"For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow."
~Rosemonde Gerard



Be sure to visit the other blogs for great giveaways and enjoy "The Valentine's Day Blog Party" with love from me to you!

"Pink Bling" Blog GIveaway Mimi's Rose Chinille Boutique

A lot of bling, a little bit of glam and a bit of vintage! Check out my friend Mimi's gift this month at Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique Blog Giveaway! It's filled with lots of sparkly Swavorski Rhinestone Crystal Buttons, 5 to be exact and there's also a gorgeous Rhinestone button with a Pearl Center, so that is six with lots of bling! These shine and sparkle like all of you! If you love rhinestone crystal buttons or any type of button, for that matter, oh these are just to die 4! There 's also a yard of the beautiful Barefoot Roses, Pink Roses, by Tanya Whelan, ooh lah lah, if you adore pink and roses, (how many of us don't???), then you will love this, it is the most beautiful fabric! Plus there are 4 yards of tiny pink vintage ric rac, along with 4 gorgeous pink silk taffeta roses, and then of course, the gorgeous black cameo button! You will love it !!!

Friday Flea Market

"Potting Shed" , Pink roses and hydrangeas with my own mix of sage greenery say it all. This vintage style enamelware sign is perfect for that Shabby Cottage garden, hang it on your Potting Shed door , greenhouse or sunroom. Attach it to the back of your potting bench. This is OOAK sign measures 14 " wide and 7 " tall. To purchase visit my website at:http://www.ribbonsrosesandmore.com/category_19/Friday-Flea-Market-Room.htm
Be sure to check out my other items on the website and sign up for my mailing list.

I was Born to win

Ever have a bad day and wonder when it's going to end ?

Do you need a little inspiration to get through the day ?
Visit this young man's utube. He is truly a blessing. What a wonderful gift of humor God has given him.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/01/27/and-you-thought-you-had-a-bad-day-watch-this-incredibly-inspiring-video.aspx

I hope you will be inspired.