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Julie
Hi friends, Happy Spring!
I'm joining Holly and Patty for their Monthly Musings link-up. The topic for this month is All Things Spring.
1. Favorite thing about spring? The weather is warmer and we don't have to wear heavy coats and scarves. I love to see the flowers and trees blooming.
2. What are your spring traditions? I get my house ready for spring by cleaning and putting away heavy blankets. I like to clean the windows in my house. I have three floors of windows to clean. My husband and I work as a team cleaning them in about 3 days. I like getting my yard cleaned up and ready for spring. I usually like planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables. I usually do this at the end of April or the beginning of May.
3. Favorite spring outfits? I like wearing jeans or leggings, a short-sleeved top and a light sweater or cardigan. I like wearing fashionable sneakers or my tan Steve Madden quilted flats. I love to bring out my sunglasses and use a light colored crossbody handbag. I love wearing my camouflage jacket on a warm spring day.
4. Favorite springtime meal? Here are a few meals I love making in the spring.
5. Spring rain...love or loathe? I do not like rain in the spring or any time of year. It's so dreary and cold outside. I love a bright and sunny day.
6. Favorite spring flower? I love the tulips and lilies of the valley flowers in my garden.
7. Do you get seasonal allergies? Best remedies, please! Yes, I have allergies in the spring when the flowers and trees are blooming. If my allergies are acting up that day, I will take Claritin.
8. Favorite springtime beverage? I like drinking iced green tea and iced coffee.
9. Do you change your home decor for spring? I don't change too much with my home decor. I take away heavy blankets off of my couch and I'll use a lighter blanket and spring pillows. I take away heavy blankets and use a lighter quilt on my bed.
10. Lemon meringue pie or strawberry shortcake? I love both desserts but I would pick strawberry shortcake.
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Julie
Hello friends. I recently saw this recipe for oatmeal raisin muffins posted on April's Insta Reel. When I saw these muffins I knew I wanted to make them.
These muffins are so easy to make and they taste delicious with a cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon snack.
I've made these muffins for my family twice and we love them. The muffins are moist and not too sweet tasting.
OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN MUFFINS
This recipe can be found at April J. Harris
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup plain flour (plain flour is also known as all purpose flour)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mild olive oil (not extra virgin as the flavor is too strong)
- 1 cup juicy raisins or sultanas
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper baking cups.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed.
Gently stir in the raisins or sultanas.
Scoop the batter into muffin cups - I use a quick release ice cream scoop or a 1/3 cup measure to do this.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Muffins taste best slightly warm but they reheat well the next day.
Thank you, April for the recipe to make these delicious-tasting oatmeal raisin muffins.
I was so happy to visit England back in November and meet April in person.
I hope you will visit April's blog and make these muffins. I love them so much and I can't wait to make them again.
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Julie
Julie
Hi friends. This month for the Share Our Lives 2024 link-up, they are discussing our Favorite Make Up and Hair Products.
I am sharing at Joanne's blog, so let's take a look at what makeup and hair products I like to use daily.
These are some of the products I use for my hair:
I use this all-in-one spray after I shampoo my hair. It works great as a de-tangler for my hair.
Next I use this thickening spray in my hair. My hair is thin and this seems to add in volume and make my hair look thicker. I've been using this product for years. I then blow dry my hair with a Conair round brush blow dryer.
I like to use this hair spray for my hair. This hair spray makes my hair stay in place. It doesn't make my hair feel sticky. I usually buy this hair spray in a large can and a two pack from BJs.
I usually shampoo my hair every other day. If my hair looks flat the day after I wash it I will add in this texture spray to my hair. It makes my hair look fuller.
If I don't wash my hair the next day I will use a hot curling brush for my hair. It's from Calista Tools. This tools works great for my hair and it adds body and volume.
Here is a list of the makeup products I like to use:
- Concealer - Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser - #121
- I like to use this during the spring/summer on my face: Maybelline Dream Urban Cover-full coverage protective makeup-sunscreen SPF 50 - #120 Classic Ivory - I also sometimes use NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Powder Foundation - Natural
- Eyeshadow - For everyday wear I use - Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Color - Rosegold. I also like to use an eye shadow palette from Huda Beauty - Nude Light.
- Blush - Milani Baked Powder Blush - #03 Berry Amore
- Eyeliner - NYX Retractable Eyeliner - Golden Olive
- Eye Lash Curler from Sephora
- Mascara - Maybelline Sky High - Black. I also like to use Essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume Mascara - Black
- These are my three favorite eye brow pencils - NYX Precision Brow Pencil - Blonde, Anastasia Brow Wiz - Blonde, No7 Eyebrow Sculpting Pencil - Blonde
- Lip Liner - NYX retractable lip liner - Nectar
- Lipsticks - NYX Lip Lingerie - Bedtime Flirt, Revlon Colorstay Matte Lite Crayon - Take Flight
If I am going to the gym I will wear concealer, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. I do not use foundation if I am going to do a workout at the gym. If I am at home I will wear concealer, eyeliner, and mascara. Sometimes I do not wear any makeup if I am not going out and I want to give my face a break from wearing makeup.
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Julie
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