I want to invite everyone to come out and join us at the local library near you. Scout The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa’s Secret is not just a great book to read; the book has wonderful craft projects to help keep you busy this summer. Each time we visit the library, we will be demonstrating some of these great craft recipes. I hope one of the locations below will be near you.
June 21st, Friench Simpson Memorial Library in Halletsville at 10:00 am
June 29th, Fayette Public Library at 10:00 am
July 9th, Bulverde Library at 12:30 pm
July 12th, East Bernard Library at 2:00 pm
July 12th, Wharton Library at 4:00 pm
July 21st, Shiner at "Licorice & Lemon Drops" at 10:30 am
September 9th, "Texas Wrangler Book Fair" in Giddings from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
If you have any question about the above locations, please let me know. I will be happy to get the information your way.
Well from Me to You--Have a "Woofaful" Day!! SCOUT……
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Bumper & Great Neighbors
As you all know, I LOVE living in a small town. This is just another example of why it's so great. A friend of mine (Bumper--a dog) got turned around during a rain storm and ended up at the wrong house. Having super neighbors as we do in Prattsville, they helped to get Bumper back home safe and sound. It was not an easy task because he did not have on a collar or tags. They drove around the neighborhood and asked the other neighbors if he belonged to them. No one knew where he belonged. They took Bumper back to their home and decided they would try again the next day. About 30 minutes later the phone rang. It was one of the neighbors who had spoken with Bumper's parents and had let them know where he was.
This made me think how important a tag with name and phone number is to have on your pet. If Bumper would have had his tag on, the family would have only had to make a quick phone call, and Bumper would have been home safe and sound. Tell your friends the importance of an ID tag. These can be purchased at your vet's office, pet stores, or even online.
Well, until next time, have a WOOFaful day---Scout!!!
This made me think how important a tag with name and phone number is to have on your pet. If Bumper would have had his tag on, the family would have only had to make a quick phone call, and Bumper would have been home safe and sound. Tell your friends the importance of an ID tag. These can be purchased at your vet's office, pet stores, or even online.
Well, until next time, have a WOOFaful day---Scout!!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Gracie's More Yummier Cookies
There are so many great things to do in Prattsville in the spring!! One of our favorite things to do is go to the Farmer's Market. You get to visit with such wonderful people and enjoy fresh vegetables and great baked goods. Our close friend, Gracie, always has her special "More Yummier Cookies". They are great, and she was nice enough to share her recipe with you and me.
More Yummier Cookies
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
1 Cup Peanut Butter
6 Cups Corn Flakes
1 Cup of Coconut (optional)
Bring sugar and syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter and stir well. Add corn flakes and coconut; stir well. Drop by teaspoon on wax paper.
I hope you enjoy these great cookies and these pretty spring days!!
More Yummier Cookies
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
1 Cup Peanut Butter
6 Cups Corn Flakes
1 Cup of Coconut (optional)
Bring sugar and syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter and stir well. Add corn flakes and coconut; stir well. Drop by teaspoon on wax paper.
I hope you enjoy these great cookies and these pretty spring days!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
County Fair Sparks Creativity!!!
This week is County Fair Week in Prattsville. There is so much to see and do. I love the pet talent show because I get to go with Susanna and Charley to see everything on this day. My talent this year was my famous "Tail Wagging". I was great! Susanna and Charley were so proud of me.
Along the way we visited the Creative Arts exhibit-everything was beautiful! The children did a great job. Susanna is in 4-H, so she always enters her craft projects in the County Fair. The judge must have really liked her projects-she won lots of blue ribbons! While we were there, we had to see if any of our friends from our art class put in their great works of art.
Seeing all these wonderful creations inspired me to want to make my own art. In the back of my new book, Scout, The dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret, there are super recipes for art projects. You should try "Squiggly Wiggly Paint"; the following ingredients are all you will need:
1/3 cup dry biscuit mix or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons tempera paint powder (your favorite color)
Glitter-if you like
Get all your supplies together. 1. Mix together biscuit mix or flour, salt and tempera powder in a small bowl. 2. Add water and stir until blended. 3. Pour paint into a plastic squeeze bottle (may use recycled honey or mustard bottle). 4. Repeat the above steps with each different color you want to make. 5. Squeeze design onto paper, cardboard or paper mache sculptures. 6. Sprinkle glitter over paint immediately. 7. Let art dry. 8. Paint may be stored in covered container at room temperature for several days; stir before using.
I hope you enjoy your paint as much as I did. Le me know about your great projects. Talk to you soon-Love Scout!
Along the way we visited the Creative Arts exhibit-everything was beautiful! The children did a great job. Susanna is in 4-H, so she always enters her craft projects in the County Fair. The judge must have really liked her projects-she won lots of blue ribbons! While we were there, we had to see if any of our friends from our art class put in their great works of art.
Seeing all these wonderful creations inspired me to want to make my own art. In the back of my new book, Scout, The dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret, there are super recipes for art projects. You should try "Squiggly Wiggly Paint"; the following ingredients are all you will need:
1/3 cup dry biscuit mix or 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons tempera paint powder (your favorite color)
Glitter-if you like
Get all your supplies together. 1. Mix together biscuit mix or flour, salt and tempera powder in a small bowl. 2. Add water and stir until blended. 3. Pour paint into a plastic squeeze bottle (may use recycled honey or mustard bottle). 4. Repeat the above steps with each different color you want to make. 5. Squeeze design onto paper, cardboard or paper mache sculptures. 6. Sprinkle glitter over paint immediately. 7. Let art dry. 8. Paint may be stored in covered container at room temperature for several days; stir before using.
I hope you enjoy your paint as much as I did. Le me know about your great projects. Talk to you soon-Love Scout!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Craft Time
Have you had a chance yet to look at the recipes in the back of my new book, Scout, The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret? I practiced each recipe before printing it to make sure it works. I really liked making the play dough and the dyed macaroni. Susanna made a necklace with the macaroni for a birthday gift for Gracie. The sidewalk chalk is a little bit more challenging, but I like how big it is when it gets completely dry. I'll be telling you more about the crafts later. Have a good weekend!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year!
I had a wonderful Christmas--I went to a Christmas Eve service at church, visited my neighbors and relatives, and ate special treats I received as gifts! Only 3 more days until school starts again--I'm glad Susanna and Charley will get to see all their friends after the holidays. I'll miss being with with them all day, but I'll wait at the fence each afternoon to greet them when they come home. Then they'll play with me--they may even teach me some new games!
Did I tell you that my new book, "Scout, The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret," is now available? You'll like the pretty pictures and the instructions in the back of the book for craft projects. You can learn more about it in the Gift Shop.
I wish you a Happy New Year!
Did I tell you that my new book, "Scout, The Dog Who Learned Mona Lisa's Secret," is now available? You'll like the pretty pictures and the instructions in the back of the book for craft projects. You can learn more about it in the Gift Shop.
I wish you a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Getting Ready for Christmas
Susanna and Charley will get out of school in 3 days and won't have to go back for 2 weeks! We have lots of things planned during the holidays. We'll visit our cousins, go to the farm and play games.
We decorated the Christmas tree and hung wreaths throughout the house. I even have my own tree--it's decorated with all kinds of chocolate Lab ornaments! I love the way the lights shine and sparkle on the trees outside. You should see the Courthouse--it looks beautiful! We went to see it the night of the Christmas parade.
We just have a little more shopping to do, so we're planning on checking our lists this weekend to make sure we don't leave anybody out. We're making some of the gifts, too. Our mom and dad say they like the gifts we make better than any others, because we're giving a part of ourselves.
We decorated the Christmas tree and hung wreaths throughout the house. I even have my own tree--it's decorated with all kinds of chocolate Lab ornaments! I love the way the lights shine and sparkle on the trees outside. You should see the Courthouse--it looks beautiful! We went to see it the night of the Christmas parade.
We just have a little more shopping to do, so we're planning on checking our lists this weekend to make sure we don't leave anybody out. We're making some of the gifts, too. Our mom and dad say they like the gifts we make better than any others, because we're giving a part of ourselves.
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