tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41429072024-03-07T17:46:43.859-06:00Mint & Clandy CreateA place for crafts, creations and exploration. Join the adventure!Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-27353546489358873862013-08-09T17:17:00.000-05:002018-11-03T12:35:00.422-05:00Wow oh wow! The week I've had. The stories and events that take place in a skilled nursing unit/nursing home.....these are better than the best drama or comedy currently on television. I'm not even kidding!
Today I was told I was skinny and beautiful. More beautiful than "Tweety bird"....which let me tell
you, must be a very high compliment!
With the heat index soaring here, our building Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-42060390672685588562013-08-01T17:47:00.001-05:002013-08-01T17:47:31.017-05:00Creation
Psalm 139:13You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.(NLT)
Ecclesiastes 11:5Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. (NLT)
I am so bad about keeping up!
Quick update. I've been busy creating again...Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-1168100784547430312012-05-21T12:06:00.002-05:002012-05-21T12:06:50.954-05:00Lemon Meringue Tartlets
I helped host a baby shower last week for a beautiful adopted baby girl. She's been adopted into a sweet sweet family and they are overjoyed to finally be a "family" by her arrival. ;) The shower was simple and sweet in yellow and white.
My friend and I made tissue paper pom-poms and the food for the event consisted of a delicious pineapple punch (recipe to be Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-68128636147872139112012-05-10T13:16:00.000-05:002012-05-10T13:16:04.472-05:00Melt-in-your-Mouth QuicheToday I want to share my recipe for a melt-in-your-mouth quiche that is a proven family favorite at our house. My handsome husband - who could not stand quiche previously- requests mine any time we have a carton of eggs in the fridge. I love making it because it's versatile and relatively easy. The kids love it too, and I love that they are getting plenty of good veggies every time they eatMandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-28792923352171101492012-05-06T22:31:00.000-05:002012-05-08T19:09:11.647-05:00Week 2 Menu - GFMenu: Week 2 ;)
1. Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes the Cheesecake Factory Copycat
(minus the white flour)
Photo by roxy0316 on February 28, 2011
2. Parmesan Crusted Tilapia w/ Asparagus
3. Panera CopyCat (but better) Broccoli Cheese Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-25592172390001465912012-05-06T19:41:00.001-05:002012-05-06T19:41:19.957-05:00This week's meals were a BIG hit. Having tried several of them...I highly recommend recipes from Real Simple. If you've never attempted one of their recipes, give it a whirl and let me know what you think!
I've also been finding a lot of meal inspiration on Pinterest. If you are a Pinterest user, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but if not - you are definitely missing Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-31245549657922527972012-04-29T19:29:00.002-05:002012-04-29T19:29:35.062-05:00Gluten-Free Meal Planning- Week 1Hey friends!
This week has been a BIG one! I took my certification exam and only have two finals left to take before I graduate with my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology! What a journey it has been!
This week my (awesome) husband requested that we trial a gluten-free diet and see if that had any impact on our health. He has been battling Eosinophilic esophagitis, and it's Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-37234767317552610112012-04-15T16:39:00.000-05:002012-04-15T16:39:32.528-05:00Prepping for time at home....
I am one HUGE step closer to wrapping up my long-awaited Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. We just took comprehensive exams and I found out - I (along with my entire graduating class) PASSED!!!!! It was a thrilling victory and I'm happy to be one step closer to graduating. That being said......
I am very nervous about what's coming. I will soon be a mom to 3 kiddos! I had Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-64850017664070989032012-02-06T11:07:00.001-06:002012-02-06T11:08:50.975-06:002012 ValentinesSo, I saw a few great Valentine ideas on Pinterest, and decided to give it a go.
Here's a board with some of my favorites! A Little Season-ing Board
I ended up doing something like this:
Found on http://24-7-365.blogspot.com
June bug was a willing participant. Little Mermaid - not so much. But we made it work.
Here are my final products!
Happy Valentine's Day!Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-25848882371781405462012-02-06T10:52:00.000-06:002012-02-06T10:52:24.118-06:00Fascinating indeed!I just realized that I didn't share any pictures of the actual event. My sister-in-law's wedding was amazing. She was breathtaking and the day was the most perfect imaginable. If you live anywhere nearby, I highly recommend Chateau Julien for your wedding & reception.
Here are a few pictures from the big event!
I should add that these pictures don't even do the people or the event justice. IMandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-68137939833990601452011-10-14T16:41:00.000-05:002011-10-14T16:41:46.326-05:00Fascinating!My beautiful sister-in-law is getting married soon, and has allowed me to play a part in the wedding by making some pretty accessories for her big day.
My first piece to tackle was a bridal fascinator. I used some handmade flowers, a vintage brooch and vintage earrings, as well as a hand-made lace-lined fascinator base, french veiling, freshwater pearls & ivory peacock feathers. I also made Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-72378005531688996882011-08-25T23:16:00.001-05:002011-08-25T23:21:43.711-05:00Friday Funny - Cartoon Conversations - Student Life Camps VideosI like to laugh, and I like it when other people do too!
Here's a little bit of fun for your Friday ;)
Student Life Camp's videos: "Out to Eat", "It's a Pant", & "Flip promo" ;)
Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-63080006089749876652011-08-13T17:08:00.001-05:002011-08-13T17:08:00.661-05:00Tamales & Mexican RiceI recently made some delicious tamales, which took all day to prepare. Were they worth it, you ask? YES!
I made several meals during one big batch recipe, and was able to freeze about 20 tamales for later use. Best of all - they are delicious.
I prepared Kalua Pork, we enjoyed a meal - eating it along with some steamed sweet potatoes and veggies, and placed the remainder in the fridge. Kalua Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-67894375130798555182011-08-12T21:57:00.000-05:002011-08-12T21:57:04.751-05:00Pinterest & DeliciousiousnessI'm sure most of you in blogland already know of & are using Pinterest. If you are not - please go!
Pinterest is kind of like a virtual cork-board. You can find things you've discovered around town & snap a picture of it on your cell phone, or something great you've found online to make, purchase or inspire you, and "pin" it to one of your self-named virtual boards. Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-3808591134843828682011-08-11T16:24:00.000-05:002011-08-11T16:24:35.516-05:00mintnclandy on EtsyWoo-hoo! I have some new flower hair clips/headbands and hats available in my etsy shop now!
Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what's available. ;)
Thanks for looking! -MandyMandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-68443136878208203802011-08-11T13:57:00.002-05:002011-08-11T14:14:57.107-05:00Laundry Room Art on the (REALLY) CheapSummer break is winding down, and I've been very busy. Thanks to a record setting string of high temperatures in Oklahoma, I've also been very broke. What's the phrase? Necessity is the mother of invention? That was definitely the case for me today. I have been desperate to paint something for my laundry room. I recently re-painted it a light blue hue, and now the finished walls look a Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-19101715814694659202011-08-02T23:37:00.000-05:002011-08-02T23:37:51.635-05:00Where a kid can be a kid....I've been home for almost 5 days now - on a much needed break from school. The house is finally clean - the laundry room which has been about half-way painted with 3 different shades of the wrong color - is finally painted. Now the cabinets need to be painted b/c they suddenly look a bit shabby next to the freshly painted walls. I've decluttered a bit (there's stilla LONG way to go) baby Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-21641028959400839432011-08-02T22:34:00.000-05:002011-08-02T22:34:00.126-05:00On the road to work......Those of you that know me - know that I'm on a journey to become a speech language pathologist. I'm not finished yet, but I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. My class starts our hospital/school rotations soon, and I am thrilled to be entering the "real world". I feel like I've learned so much, and know that gaining real experience (outside of that which I've already received Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-157750150551269572011-07-03T01:28:00.002-05:002011-07-03T01:57:26.033-05:00Happy Independence Day ;)Happy Independence Day! (4th of July!)
My creative juices were flowing this evening, and I ended up making 3 bandanna dresses and 1 coordinating tie. One dress is for my precious girl and two went to my sweet friend's daughters. They really turned out well, and will be nice and cool in our 100+ degree heat. I hope they look as cute on as they do on their own. Either way, it was a fun (veryMandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-11514403915494614532011-06-03T00:21:00.000-05:002011-06-03T00:21:42.779-05:00MIAIt's been SOOOOO long. How I have missed the pleasure of creating.
School is picking up steam, and so my creativity time has been diminished to make room for spending time with my family, studying, clinic preparation - etc..
We are on a short summer break though, and had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Northwest & even got to stay with friends while we were there.
I will Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-32136969686895012262011-01-17T23:01:00.000-06:002011-01-17T22:59:46.732-06:00Daniel FastWOW! Have I really been gone that long!I have. That's what two little ones and a full class load will do to you ;)Some of you may already know I'm currently taking part in the Daniel Fast .Here's a link on the premise of the fast. http://www.daniel-fast.com/about.html.I am doing it as an act of obedience and discipline for God. I have been in a phase where I have been enjoying Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-82265931066074361902010-07-29T17:28:00.000-05:002010-07-29T17:28:00.203-05:00Catalog HumorMy sister introduced me to a pretty hilarious blog site today. It's called Catalog Living - a fun site that imagines the lives of the people living in the pages of our catalogs.
Catalog Living is the creation of comedian Molly Erdman. Some of you may recognize her from the hugely popular Sonic commercials. She features a clipping from many of our well-known design catalogs and writes a Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-42915358600619449382010-07-10T16:13:00.000-05:002010-07-10T16:13:14.748-05:00Knot & Pearl Necklace Winner!And the winner of the Knot & Pearl necklace is........
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Ready to see what we're making today? Lemonade - Bib Necklace This sweet little bib necklace can help you add a quick burst of color to any outfit. The colors conjured up images of a lemonade stand and sunshine.&Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142907.post-34650674068364389792010-07-07T07:06:00.001-05:002010-07-07T07:07:56.409-05:00Meet Virginia - Blog Swap & TutorialHey friends! As promised, beautiful & talented Morgan of Meet Virginia is here today sharing a fabulous tutorial. I can't get over the colors & she used a duvet cover...so clever! Hop over to her site & take a look around when you get a chance. You'll find me there today too!
Hey Guys!I'm Morgan!!!
From:
A Little About Me:
~I LOVE to be creative in any shape or form! I Mandy @ mintnclandycreatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768291609578164153noreply@blogger.com2