On the Hunt! Catching Me Some Fruit Flies!

So for some reason we have an infestation of fruit flies (seems to happen every year around this time, not sure why)!
I finally hit my breaking point with the little buggers and have decided to evict them to the wild out doors that is out back yard!

I started by taking a glass and adding a splash of Apple Cider Vingar, and about an inch of apple juice, take some saran wrap and secure it to the glass(I used a pony tail/hair tie I seen laying on the counter)

Then I took a fork and stabbed the top a few time to give the little buggers a great entrance!

Place your nifty little trap in an area that seems to be a popular hang out the our flying friends!

Just make sure to keep an eye on it cause those little guys seem to be able to get in no problem but have a hard time making it back out so once you get a bunch inside your glass you will need to set them free in a fly friendly location (I choose our back deck) just lift the top off and blow in the glass a bit to encourage them to freedom! Replace top and put it back to catch a few more, maybe even move it around the house if they seem to be scattered! (I currently have mine sitting next to some ripe Bananas)

Congratulations you have just freed numerous Fruit Flies from the confines of your home!

St. Norbert Farmers Market

So I have officially survived 2 Wednesday markets and will be returning for a third this upcoming Wednesday! Is much quieter and relaxed than the Saturday Market but still filled with an interesting selection of vendors! Jewelry of all kinds, produce, henna tattoos, sewing, baking, flowers and so much more. I just wish I had more money to spend but since making money is the idea of going to the market to begin with I will just have to continue to live without all this wonderful things!

The weather forecast for next Wednesday has went from being 35 degrees and sunny to 32 with a chance of showers! I can only hope that the temperature will go down a little more yet before the Market cause I am not sure what will happen if it is that hot! We all might melt into puddles by the time it is over!

Anyway the market runs from Noon to 6 on Wednesdays so come on out and enjoy the day!

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PlayDough for sale!

So I decided that since my Play dough I made turned out so nice and Cassidy really loved playing with it I figured why not share the love!
So I am going to be making a bunch of Play Dough to sell at the Farmers Market!
I do hope that they sell other wise I am going to have a heap of playdough on my hands, or in my fridge I mean!

I hope to make 8 different colors and sell them individually in those ziplock style containers! I haven't decided on a price yet but I will try to keep it reasonable!

Homemade Play Dough!

So I made a batch of Play Dough the other day and I have to brag and say that it turned out beautiful!
My Girl had a lot of fun playing with it! I don't know how long it will stay good I am storing it in the fridge so that it will last longer!

My Girl and her Purple Dough! After I took this pic she just wanted my camera so that ended the Dough playing!

Here is the recipe I used, I have seen this same recipe online a few times so I am not sure where it came from originally but it works marvelous!

1 Cup White Flour
1/2 Cup Salt
2 TBS Cream of Tartar
1 TBS Oil (I used light Olive Oil, but I think any Vegetable oil would work fine)
1 Cup Water
Food Coloring (be prepared to use lots I used over 40-50 drops)

Mix first 4 ingredients in a pan. Add Water and mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, the dough will become difficult to stir and form together. Remove from stove and place in a bowl and add food coloring, knead for 5 minutes! Make sure to keep it covered in a sealed container or plastic bag when not in use so it doesn't dry out! I put mine in the fridge!

You can also flavor your dough with extracts, I think lemon, peppermint, or vanilla would be nice and I will have to try it when my girl is a little older! Cinnamon can be added to the dry ingredients for a nice holiday dough!

ArtFire & Etsy

I now have a Studio at ArtFire and a shop at Etsy ! My new ArtFire studio is just starting out but I have hopes that it will do well! I plan to keep my Etsy Shop as I do not mind it there the fees just suck! So have a gander over to my shops and let me know what you think! I also have a Mini Blog over at Tumblr as well as my FaceBook Page and Twitter ! So I am keeping busy!