Spring is here!

This flower clip (small two-tone) is available locally and at www.brinababe.etsy.com. I have a huge variety of flower clips, hats, headbands, jewelry, wipe clutches and more! 

Catching Up!

Whew! The past week or so have been busy. Trying to stay on top of orders, hit all of my physical therapy appointments, be a mom... I get overwhelmed just thinking about it. A week from Saturday Jon and I are supposed to go dancing. This will give me a gauge as to what I can/can't do, my pain vs. activity level, and meter how quickly I am healing. I am nervous, but also excited. I am so tired of being hurt that I can't wait to jump back in the saddle. This could be a turning point. Then again, I could wake up Sunday morning and wish I hadn't.

If you haven't been following me on etsy or facebook, I'll just say this, I have been working my tail off. I have all kinds of new items - most of which have been listed. I have sold far more than I expected to at this stage of the game. Jon is such a good sport. He can run into JoAnn's and grab a 10mm crackle bead without even thinking about it. Not only does he indulges my hobbies, but often will help me in the selection process too.

Speaking of my sweetheart... he treated me to a wonderful Valentines WEEKEND. We went to dinner and watched Avatar. This was the first time we left all 3 kids behind. It was HEAVEN. I love my kids, but every now and then it's good to have a break. Well, this post is probably the most boring to-date, but I am grateful for that. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We love you!

Mango Chicken Taco's

These were super yummy and could easily be transformed into a Panini.

4 (or more) tortillas
2 cooked chicken breasts
a few slices of Gouda cheese
a little mango salsa

Warm up your tortilla, add chicken, salsa, and cheese. You can "toast" these in the oven to get a slightly crispier end result.

Flowers...

I have been working like mad on hair accessories. These super cute flower clips can be worn alone, on dresses, or with headbands like the one shown. I have yet to photograph all my new items, but here is a sample of what's to come...

Pork Spare-Ribs

This was our "New Recipe of the Week". My thoughts - The sauce could use a little tweaking, but not bad overall. Here is the recipe if you want to give it a try:

4 1/2 lbs Pork Spare-Ribs
1/4 c. Molasses
1/4 c. Mustard
1/4 c. Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1 Tsp. Tabasco Sauce
1 Tsp. Liquid Smoke

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Cut ribs into desired size. Put meat into slow cooker and pour sauce to cover ribs. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Baste every hour or two with sauce.

And there you have it, a simple easy to prepare dinner. Enjoy!