Tuesday, November 16, 2010

THANKFUL FOR GOOD HEALTH GIVEAWAY

is having a wonderful giveaway and I just
had to share!!  Plus this is another chance
for me to win it!  I AM SO EXCITED
about this particular opportunity!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the
things we are thankful for. One of the things
I am so thankful for is having
weight loss surgery.

specifically with bariatric surgery patients
altered guts in mind, they understand our
unique post-op nutritional needs. 


 So in honor of being Thankful for Good Health...
It's GIVEAWAY time!


Thank you to Eggface for this chance to win
this wonderful basket of life maintenance!

Smuggles
RhondaSue

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

NEW CLUB AT CREATE WITH TLC

The theme will include sentiments
for MEN (different occasions
but for a male) ..... MUSIC
(word art for different occasions
with the theme of music running
through them).....MERRIMENT
(will include a request for more
Christmas goodies and just
general merriment)

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

CHEESY HASH BROWNS CASSEROLE


QP Created and shared by:

Michelle McCoy at Crafty Scraps
http://craftyscraps.blogspot.com/

Recipe from: A. Schultz

Recipe Page completed by:
RhondaSue at
http://craftymumzcreations.blogspot.com/

PERSONAL USE ONLY


Zip file includes both 100 and 300 DPI
JPG files as well as credit/tou file.

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SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD RECIPE SCRAPPING LAYOUT PRINTABLE

Elements used are from
and some misc tubes I received
from various yahoo groups
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300DPI JPG files + Credit info

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RhondaSue

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Monday, October 11, 2010

NET CARBS vs TOTAL CARBS???

I am confused!!
I NEED HELP figuring out
NET CARBS... 
I have a product (to remain annonymous for now) that says TOTAL CARB 22g, dietary fiber 10g, sugars 1g, and sugar alcohols 0g. PROTEIN 18g. On the front it says NET CARBs are only 1g. I thought net carbs was total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols...I must be wrong because the net carb count on this doesn't make sense then. Can someone please educate me on the correct way to figure this out... THANKS in advance!
 
Okay...I've had a few folks ask me to share the label with them in order for them to help me.  So this is what the two products are that I currently have.  I have two other products from this company but have not eaten them yet.  I really want to figure out the correct way to figure this out before I eat much more of this stuff................
 

 

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Create With TLC FREEBIES

I have been friends with Paulette over at Create with TLC for over 10 years... might even be close to 15 years or more by now...I have lost track!  I really have to share with you more of the goodies that she makes and shares!  She offers freebies as well as purchasable sets through her blog and store.  This is a quote directly from her blog posts that truly says it all:

~ ~ ~ ~ ~
My goal with my word art is to
do something different than all the
word art that is out there.....
expand my choices and expand
your choices.  Help you create cards and
pages that aren't out there either.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~

She makes wordart, digistamps, paper
packs, elements, embellishments,
and even offers clubs that you can sign
up for to receive even more goodies!
You will never ever be disappointed
with any of the quality or quantity
you will get from Paulette!
Jump over there and check it all out!
And please please please leave some
love if you do download anything
so she can continue to
create and share with all of us!

And here are some previews of the
most recent offerings from Paulette at
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

CHOOSE TO PRAY BOOKMARK FREEBIE PRINTABLE

I used both wordart and digistamp by
Paulette at Create with TLC
to create this bookmark.
There is a visual of it as well as the
downloadable JPG file for your
personal use.

Digistamp is HERE






Just right click on the above image and
tell it to open in a new tab.
Then save it to your computer.
REMEMBER:  PERSONAL USE ONLY

Smuggles,
RhondaSue

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Friday, September 10, 2010

BLESSINGS ABOUND despite setbacks!

Hello and hugs to everyone!  This has been an amazing time in my life.  I never expected things to go the way they have, but I do believe GOD IS GOOD and all will be good in the end!  My girlfriend's favorite phrase for me lately is "This too shall pass!" 

I had my gastric bypass surgery on August 18th.  I was released and sent home on August 22nd.  I have to admit it was difficult at first.  The thought of trying to swallow anything was not fun, but finally was able to get into the swing of things and was doing so well!  Then, a huge speed bump hit me!  A severe case of gastroenteritis!  My stomach was so nauseous ~ I couldn't hardly lift my head off the pillow!  The diarrhea was unending and relentless despite the fact that I literally was only living on the few sips of water I managed to swallow!  I had a doctor appt to get the staples removed and that happened to be the 4th day of all of this.  He sent me to a GI Doctor.  This doctor suggested I go through the emergency room, get admitted and receive IV Fluids for the next 24 hours and I would be a whole new person!  I could only dream it be that easy!  But, not for me!  I was finally admitted and in my room late that day.  The next two days were so miserable that I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy (if I had any!)  The vomitting had started and smells of any kind were so horrible that I couldn't even handle someone walking down the hall with perfume on!  But Sunday finally hit ... 5th day of this hospital stay ... and I felt like a whole new person!  I was sent home that night and told "things will get better slowly but surely!".

Today I am still struggling to gain strength and drive, but I am slowly getting there.  INCH BY INCH IT IS A CINCH!  That is my new motto!  I must do things calculated and planned as well as slow for safety.  I am still under lifting restrictions and need to sleep in an elevated position for a few more weeks.  But all in all, every day is a bit better and I accomplish a bit more than the day before.  I am now driving again... that was a huge accomplishment, in my opinion!

I really want to thank all of you that have said prayers, sent notes, and shown support and encouragement!  I covet every one of them so much!  GOD IS GOOD and prayer/faith in numbers causes miracles!  THANK YOU ALL!!!!!!

SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Just Letting You Know

I really have been "torn" on whether or not to bring this up on my blog.  However, I have decided that I really should just so that those of you that follow me don't think I've thrown in the towel or fallen off the face of the earth. 

I am having surgery this month.  It is scheduled for August 18th.  Since my father-in-law lives with us and we take care of him, I am having some apprehensive feelings about this whole thing because I am going to be basically "out of commission" for anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks after the surgery.  That leaves quite a load of responsibility on my husband and youngest daughter.  After that 2 - 8 week time period, I still have a lot of adjustments and life changes going on.  The surgery I'm having is an RNY.  So it is major surgery and major changes!

I will pop in from time to time to update, but there won't be many creations to share for at least a month.  Bear with me and know that I am not quitting the computer crafting ... it is my sanity!  I just need to take a leave of absence for a short time.  I appreciate your understanding and any prayers for healing and such are appreciated!  Thank you!!

SMUGGLES to you all
RhondaSue

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

COLORING CHALLENGE

Paulette at Create with TLC
has posted a coloring contest...
Use the image as seen in the
preview and simply COLOR!


I did mine digitally...
This was fun!

Monday, July 26, 2010

NEW TLC CLUB COMING...

Don't miss out on this club!
Paulette never lets us down...
she always provides so many
wonderful images to
work/play with!


Saturday, July 10, 2010

BRIDAL SHOWER FAVORS

I have been busy busy busy trying to get
some Bridal Shower Favors done for some
very close family friends.  Their son is
getting married in December, however,
because of school, work and life issues,
it is tricky getting everything arranged
and accomplished since he lives in
Illinois, but is getting married in Florida
and his bride-to-be has been living
in another state and soon to be
back in Florida (I believe)...

At any rate, the mom of the groom has
asked if I wanted to help with the shower
and I jumped at it!  Their son is 7 weeks
older exactly than our oldest is.  Our son
and their son grew up playing together!
So, their son calls us Aunt and Uncle
and vice-versa!  We are really blessed
to have such great friends in our lives!
We love them all dearly and would do
ANYTHING for them!
I am honored to be able to help
out with the wedding too...
It is a great feeling to know the kids
want us involved with their
wedding plans!

Here is a picture of all of the favors I
have made.  Some are going to be
used at the Rehearsal Dinner and
some at the Bridal Shower ...
but there will maybe be more
to come too...
this is just what I've gotten
done as of today!



This is a preview of the item
#2 above...
the candle favor

This is the poem card inside the box.
You can click on it to have it open
full size to read and save for your
personal use if you'd like.


Here is the rolled candy.
These are Breathsavers/MINTS.
Again, you can click to open the label
and save to your own computer for
personal use if you'd like.
The one I used was personalized
with the Bride and Groom names.
The one you will get if you want
is NOT personallized.



SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

HOW TO COLOR PASTA




Today is NATIONAL MACARONI DAY...

Who knew??  Not me... wow............

Look what I found over at
SKIP TO MY LOU

How fun does this look?
My daughter would have had so much
fun with this years ago...
wonder if I could talk a 12 year old into
doing this for her 13th Birthday Party
next month!  ...  Don't think so,
but it would be fun!

Smuggles,
RhondaSue

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CREATE WITH TLC...amazing freebies!!!



RUN....

DO NOT STOP...

do not walk...

do not pass go...


GET OVER TO
and see some amazing freebies as well
as links to her store for some more fantastic
art/creations!

NEW FREEBIE FOR EVERY NEW MEMBER

Paulette at CREATE w TLC

is offering a new freebie for
every single new member up to
400!!!!!!!

Come on everyone!

She has some fabulous goodies!
You won't regret signing in as 
a member over there.... 
CHECK IT OUT!


Smuggles,
RhondaSue

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

FREE PATRIOTIC SET BY CUPCAKE SPRINKLES

I love this set so much I had to
share it here and send ya'll on
over to
to snag it up for your holiday fun!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

SUMMER THEME CANDY BAR WRAPPER



This is a hershey candy bar wrapper
printable for you to enjoy...

CREDITS:
Layered frame plus papers
You're Way Cool
and
Summer Word Art
by Paulette at Create with TLC
Template and Layout

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Smuggles,
RhondaSue
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EARLY WORM ... PIZZA GREETING CARD PRINTABLE FREEBIE




I enjoyed creating this card!
I wanted to use "pizza" colors
so the colors are pretty vivid!

Credits for elements used:

He was a limited time freebie and will
be in the store June 26.  The link
above shows a tutorial on how you
can color him.  It is a great tutorial
that can be used for other images too!

BOTH WA:
Paulette at Create with TLC
Paulette has some amazing word art
freebies as well as digi-stamps.
She is in three store locations as well,
all linked on her blog.
Don't miss out on her creativity!

PIZZA:
misc element from yahoo group shares

TEMPLATE & LAYOUT:
RhondaSue at

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Smuggles,
RhondaSue

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

FATHERS DAY CARD PRINTABLE FREEBIES

The previews here are reduced in size by 50%.
Downloads are JPG files.
These are Legal Sized cards all free for your use.


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SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

SYMPATHY/MEMORIAL CARD project

I had taken many pictures of my family
when we were all together for my
Grandma's funeral in October 2009.
I finally got them developed!
I am putting them together into
those $1.00 books you can pick up at
Walmart.  But even though the cover
was a pretty pink flower (pink was
one of Grandma's favorite colors),
it wasn't what I felt was appropriate
for the cover of these pictures.
So, I took the memorial card that was
at the funeral home and scanned them
into my computer.  I made a cover
and inside cover of two of the panels
in the card.  The back cover insert is
the personal information 
(birthdate and deathdate) that I won't
be sharing here, but it is included
in my finished projects.
These books are being made as
gifts of love for my mom and her four
siblings... all 5 children to my
Grandma!  A couple of them
requested copies of the photos,
but to just sent photos seemed so
impersonal to me.  So I'm putting
together a special gift for each
of them by doing this.

You may click on these pictures to open
them larger and save them for your
own project if you'd like...
These are both sized to be in the cover
of a photo album that holds 4x6 photos.
NOTE:  this is larger by a tad bit than
the 4x6 pockets for the photos...



This is my Grandma and Grandpa
in July of 2008


I LOVE YOU
Grandma and Grandpa...
and miss you so much!!!!!!

SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Our Family Ties are Woven...







This was created with my online friend SANDY in mind.
She has a fabulous blog HERE
We are on a Yahoo Group together called:
There is a theme of the week and this week was Sandy's
choice...  She chose FAMILY!  Thus this tag.

CREDITS for this are:

SMUGGLES,
RhondaSue