Wednesday, October 24, 2012

How to make a Rapunzel Wig from Yarn

 
 
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair.
 
What little girl does not wish to have
hair as long and flowing as Rapunzel?
 
Every little Rapunzel needs her golden hair,
so we are here to help.
 
 
 
Let's have some fun and
make a Rapunzel wig.
 
You will need:
1 skein - yellow/gold yarn
flowers - purple (Dollar Tree)
5/8" ribbon - purple
measure tape
hot glue/gun
2 rubber bands
2- rocks or heavy objects
1 willing partner (this helps a lot)
 


Measure your little Princesses head.
or use this handy dandy chart.
 
6-12 months - 17"-18.5"
12-24 months - 19.5"-20.75"
2-4 years - 20.75"-21.25"
4-8 years - 21.5"-22"
 
Then add how long you wish the hair to be.
 
Our wig was for a 3 year old so we went with
21" and added length to measure 60".
We wanted long hair, but not long
enough for her to trip over.
 
Because Dolly wanted to play we worked
on a table, but the floor would work
just fine for very long hair.
 
 
 Place a strip of tape on each end of the
area you are working at.
 
 
Now roll the yarn to each strip of tape.
This is were the partner will come in handy.
 
Back and Forth
Back and Forth
Back and Forth
 
The rock/heavy object helps the yarn
stay in place.
We used 1/2 of a pound skein of yarn
for our wig.
 
 
Once you have what you think is
enough yarn cut the loops.
 
Cut 1 strip of ribbon the length of your yarn.
 
(I know their are 3 strips, but we perfered it with just 1.)
 
Tie a strip of yarn around 1 end.
Divide the yarn into 3 strips and
place the ribbon on the center strip.
 
 
Braid the 3 strips.
Make sure the ribbon is on top while braiding.
(we did not get pictures of us braiding)
When you get to the end tie off
with a strip of yarn.
 
Using the width of head place end
were it will meet up with the "tail"
to make a crown
and secure with a rubber band.
 
 
Secure bottom of "tail" with rubber band.
 
Now give your hair a trim.
 
 
Tie ribbon at crown and end.
 
 
Add your flowers securing with hot glue.
 
 
Now you have a wig
for your little princess
 

Cecilia was so cute she stuck her head out of
her play house and asked
"who is going to climb my hair"
 
Are you looking for a cute
"Everyday Princess Dress"
visit
 

 “Now I’m here, blinking in the starlight
Now I’m here, suddenly I see
Standing here, it’s all so clear
I’m where I’m meant to be
~Tangled          
                                   
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Disney Love with 733blog

 
Hey Friends
today we are sharing a little
DISNEY LOVE
over at
 
Can you guess what we are doing?
We will give you a little hint...
 
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair.
 
Did you guess?
If not here is the link to the answer
 
Here is another clue...
Your little Rapunzel will need this!

Would you like an
Everyday Princess Dress
for you little Princess?
We are hosting a giveaway at
 
If you win what dress will you choose?
Visit Chameleon Girls to see our dresses
and leave a message on our
telling us your favorite
Everyday Princess Dress
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Disney Week at 733 Blog

 
We are so excited to be part of
DISNEY LOVE WEEK
 
We are giving away an
Everyday Princess Dress
of your choice!
 
What dress would you choose
for your little Princess?
 
Tiana?
 
Snow White?
 
Minnie Mouse?
 
Visit our shop to see all of our
Everyday Princess Dresses
 
Good Luck!
 

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Sam the Squirrel

 
Introducing the newest member of the family.
 
Sam the Squirrel
 
I know I keep saying the ZOO is closed,
but what is a mom to do when something
so cute, snuggly and tiny is handed to you?
 
I took a trip to LSU Vet school.
They said they could take Sam,
but I looked around and saw how full
they were with sick animals.
So for the next few weeks we will have
every 2 hour feedings and
NIGHTLY feedings.
 
Am I looking forward to this-
NOPE.
 
But we get to know we helped
Mother Nature with another baby.
Once Sam is eating hard food
we will take him back to LSU
and they will help him back into the wild.
 
For now we get the pleasure of
cuddle time...with Sam

Every baby animal is unique and adorable,
and there is no greater love than that between
a mother and her young.
It is the power of this love that explains why
humans have always sought the company of young animals.
— Anonymous
 


Sunday, September 2, 2012

Chocolate Bread


 
We are still trying to find ways
to use up all of the stale bread, so
today after Mass we came home
to a yummy breakfast of 
CHOCOLATE GRAVY
on bread
 
Hold on, don't leave you will like this,
I promise.
 
This is a recipe that
I remember from when
I was a little girl.  My cousins
and I would sneak to my Great Aunt's house.
She would make us chocolate bread.
We could never figure
out how our Moms knew we went
to Taunt Chook's house
and played on the barn and ate chocolate.
Hum- I wonder now,
could it have been a chocolate
ring around our mouths
and our bottoms had red paint on them???
 
CHOCOLATE GRAVY
 
5 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. flour
3 Tbs. cocoa powder
4 Tbs. sugar
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
 
Melt butter in a small sauce pan.
Stir in all dry ingredients and cook on
low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Slowly stir in milk, make sure
to get all of the lumps out.
Cook another 2 minutes, until thick.
Take off heat.
Add vanilla.
Serve over bread, buttered toast,
biscuits, ice cream.
You can even try it with eggs
and french fries.
 
 
Yes, we have tried
french fries dusted with chocolate
and eggs dipped in chocolate at
Chocolate by the Bald Man
In both New York and Las Vegas
 
(we did not have a picture of the eggs)
 
They are
 DE-LICIOUS!!
 
“I don’t invent anything in chocolate.
It all exist in people’s minds & hearts.”
~Max Brenner
 
 
 

Friday, August 31, 2012

Sausage Bread Pudding


 
It's the day after Hurricane Isaac
and the power is back on.
Yippee!
And we have a loaf of bread that
is more than a couple of days old.
YUCK!
After time without power
no one wants to see a sandwich, so
what to do with the bread?
 
Bread Pudding it will be.
 
We have tried
(BTW just take a look to see how far we have come with our pictures.)
but this time we were looking
for something savory to
use deer sausage.
 
 
Sausage Bread Pudding
 
Ingredients
2 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound sausage, chopped
(we used deer, but any can be used)
2 Cups chopped onions
2 Tablespoons chopped garlic
Seasoning
5 large eggs
1 Cup heavy cream
3 Cups milk
2 Cups grated cheddar cheese
8 Cups torn bread
(we used 3/4 of a loaf of white bread)
 
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter.
Place bread into baking dish.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and cook until soft.
Add the sausage until cooked.
Add the garlic and cook about 2 minutes.
Season to taste.
Combine the eggs, cream and milk in a large
mixing bowl and whisk.
Stir in the sausage mixture and cheese.
Pour over bread and mix together.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
or longer to set.
 
 
If you have any left-overs this will make a
great breakfast.

 
Anyone who says they're not afraid at the time
of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar,
or a little bit of both.
~Anderson Cooper
 

 

     
 

Monday, August 13, 2012

Cherry Cheesecake Dip


Do we have a surprise for you today.
Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Have you ever forgotten you were
to bring a dish to a party?

Needed a quick snack?

Or the hubby forgot to tell you
guest were coming to dinner?

CHERRY CHEESECAKE DIP
1 pack soften cream cheese
7oz jar marshmallow fluff 
1 small tub Cool Whip
1 can cherry pie filling
Pack of graham crackers

Mix cream cheese and marshmallow fluff 
until smooth.
Fold in Cool Whip
Spread into dish.
Cover with cherry pie filling.
Break graham crackers into sticks.


Making this dip is just that
QUICK, SIMPLE & TASTY


ENJOY!







Friday, July 13, 2012

Princess Dresses

When you were a little girl
What did you want to be when you grew up?

A PRINCESS!?!?

We have designed a line of little girls dress
inspired by Disney
so your angel can be a princess
EVERY DAY!

Our dresses are 100% cotton that
are easy wash and wear.

Your Princess can be

Tinkerbell

Tiana

Jessie

Snow White

The Little Mermaid

Belle
Your Princess dress can even
be monogramed with your childs name.

"They say if you dream a thing more than once,
 it's sure to come true."
-Sleeping Beauty

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Today we are going to share our favorite
summer picnic salad.

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad


 
4 chicken breast
2-1/4 cup Sweet Spicy Nuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup granny smith apples, diced
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons green onions, minced
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 Tablespoons mayo
1 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Boil chicken in seasoned water until chicken is cooked.
Set aside to cool.  Shred chicken or dice into 1/2" cubes.

Mix together yogurt, mayo and vinegar.

Combine, chicken, 1/4 cup pecans, green onion, apples and cranberries
in a large bowl.
Toss with dressing to combine.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Line a cake pan with plastic wrap.
Pour Chicken Salad into pan
cover and chill for 8 hour
or up to 24 hours.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill for at least an hour until ready to serve.
Turn chilled salad onto serving plate.

Press nuts onto sides of salad and garnish.












Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Sweet & Spicy Nuts


Are you looking for a tasty snack?

Something SALTY?

Something SWEET?

We have your yummy answer!!

Sweet & Spicy Nuts
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound nuts (walnut, pecan, almonds)
1 egg white (room temperature
1 Tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Mix sugars, salt, pepper and cinnamon. 
Make sure to get all of the lumps.
In a bowl beat egg and water until frothy.
Stir in nuts.
Pour sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated.
On a cookie sheet covered with wax paper spread
nuts in a single layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, stir occasionally.
Remove from oven and cool on sheet of wax paper.
Separate nuts while they cool.

We add these nuts to our


Today we are sharing our
with our friends at



Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Chocolate Chip Biscuits


Today is national
Chocolate Chip Day
May 15th

Let's Celebrate with
Chocolate Chip Biscuits.


This is a quick, easy and simple recipe.
The best part is you should have everything
you need in your pantry.


Chocolate Chip Biscuits
3 cups Biscuit Mix
1 cup Milk
1 cup Chocolate Chips
What ever you have on hand
We used Milk and Semi Chips
Butter

Mix Biscuit mix and milk together in a large bowl.
Stir in Chips.
Roll dough out 1/2" thick and cut with 2" cutter.
(If you don't have a cutter a glass will work just fine.)
Or make drop biscuits by dropping 1/4 cup onto baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for
11 - 13 minutes until golden brown.
Top with a pat of butter while still warm.

Grab a tall glass of milk or
a piping hot cup of coffee and enjoy.




Stressed spelled backwards is desserts.
  Coincidence? I think not! 
~Author Unknown