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There are millions of blogs on the internet, with so much valuable information that sharing could go on for days, weeks, months and years.  Sometimes all of this great information is a waste of time and energy.  As I am sure you have experienced, too much information can be overwhelming.  If you are looking to challenge yourself, to reach higher goals, lead a more fulfilling life, then Affirm Your Life gives you 380 Empowering Questions to Ask Yourself.  These questions promote self-awareness, as the key to making changes in your life is first to be aware of who you are, your habits, likes and dislikes.  I love these questions!  They can be used to help others as well.  There are a lot of them, but they really make you think!  Click on the website here  Empowering Questions to Ask Yourself .  What do you think?

                                                                 

We had a really wicked storm in Edmonton yesterday, with 60 km winds, blowing rain and snow, and lightening!  18,000 homes were without power.  Unfortunately, we had to stay at work.  I was waiting for them to announce a snow day, ha!  Ryley and I took these pics through the kitchen window 2 weeks ago.  He called them "babies".  Ryley is a 24 g Pacific Parrotlet, and a real cutie.  His itsy-bitsy spider song is coming along well.  See Ryley below in previous posts.

Ok, so you do not have any excuses as to why you can't make these easy and really delicious muffins from Company's Coming!  Check out Jean Pare's book, Muffins & More.  I have had mine since 1990, and I'm still lov'n it!  They are going to work with me tomorrow.  I added cinnamon and some Mexican vanilla too, yum. Muffins and More (Company's Coming) Banana Oatmeal Muffins from Company's Coming All purpose flour 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) Rolled Oats 1 cup (250 ml) Granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) Baking Powder 2 tsp (10 ml) Baking Soda 1 tsp (5 ml) Salt 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Eggs 2 Cooking oil 1/4 cup (50 ml) Milk 1/4 cup (50 ml) 3 Mashed Bananas 1 cup (250 ml) In a large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients and stir to mi...

This collection of Mother's Day crafts is well worth the read.  These bloggers are inspirational, and I will by trying some of these ideas.  Check it out!   FaveCrafts Mother's Day Crafts Blog Addition

FaveCrafts is a great web site for projects.  I found their blog today, and you can sign up for tweets.  How great is that!   FaveCrafts Blog and Re-Tweet Giveaway

Easy Knit Dishcloth patternss from the Favecrafts website.  Great for beginners, and they make a very pretty dishcloth no matter what your skill level.  I used Bernat Handicrafter self-striping cotton called Stripes.  Favecrafts Easy Knit Dishcloths