art clips

I saw this idea at my friend Myndi Paras's house. I thought it was the perfect way to showcase my budding artists' work: both functional and nice to look at. I hung them over the craft table in the nook of our bonus room.

super cheap supplies:
2 cafe rods
2 packages of curtain clips

lickity split steps:
measure and mark the placement for the rod hardware (I spaced them 24" apart for ample room)
drill the hole (see package for correct size, be sure to use drywall anchors if needed)
mount the hardware
slip the rings onto the rod
secure the rod in place
pin up artwork, craft projects, pictures, cards, notes

celestial oatmeal cookies

my weakness in life is sweets.
i love cookies. i make them much too often.
i am always looking for health{ier} recipes that still deliver a sweet and satisfying taste.
here is one of those recipes. if you have another, go ahead and share it here!


Celestial Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brummel & brown yogurt spread (or 1/2 stick margarine)
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oats
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
for the chocoholic: 2/3 cup chocolate chips, if desired


super simple steps:
heat your oven to 350
mix up the sugar and spread until well blended
add pumpkin, egg whites and orange peal; beat well
combine dry ingredients in another bowl
add to wet mixture and mix well
stir in chocolate chips

lightly grease a baking sheet. drop dough by tablespoonsfuls on cookie sheets.
bake 11-13 minutes. do not overbake. cookie centers are soft and the shape doesn't change during baking. cool on wire racks completely.


Orange Glaze
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice

combine well.
drizzle over cooled cookies.
store tightly covered.