Welcome! Thank you for joining me today.

My son and I will be watching the actual inauguration. I’d like to share with him the importance of our peaceful transition of power.  We’re also going to read a fun book my mom sent that tells fun facts about the presidents.

**Inauguration Trivia #1Ronald Regan’s second inaugural had to compete with Super Bowl Sunday. (1985)

I am excited to post all these wonderful entries and hope you have fun looking at all the great ideas.

Things to Eat

Abi presents Minty Snowmen posted at lighter side.
Alejandra presents Brownie Recipe For Diabetics posted at Diabetes Blog.

“Here is a great recipe for brownies for diabetics or anybody to enjoy.”

Heather presents Soup’s On: Chicken and Wild Rice posted at Home Ec 101.

Jennifer presents Homemade Convenience Foods posted at My Frugal Front Porch, saying,

“Home made versions of store-bought convenience foods like pop tarts, gummy worms, and microwave popcorn..”

**Inauguration Trivia #2 The 20th Amendment to the Constitution (passed in 1933) changed the inaugural date to January 20.

Joanna presents Thick And Hearty Pea Soup posted at  OneKrustyMama

Karen Bastille presents Hot Soup for Two on a cold winter’s day posted at Grandmother Wren.

Kathy Hester (GeekyPoet) presents Spicy Tofu with Shitake Mushrooms posted at Geek, Poet, Housewife Wannabe.

Kat presents Minestrone Soup posted at Homesteading and Homekeeping at Whisper Wind Farm.

Lizzie (yours truly) shares a Yummy Sandwich Idea at A Dusty Frame.

Sherry presents Are you Ground Beef Savvy? posted at Happy to be at Home. This post also shares lots of ground beef recipes.
SimplyForties presents Sweet and Spicy Brined Pork Loin posted at SimplyForties.

Our Red House presents Fresh Peach and Ginger Crumble posted at Our Red House.

Sherry presents Easy and yummy Korean Marinated Beef (Bulgogi) posted at Lamp Unto My Feet.

Rani presents Cheese Soup posted at Christ’s Bridge,

vh presents Hamburger helpless posted at Funny about Money.

Tiffany Washko presents Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies posted at Natural Family Living Blog.

**Inauguration Trivia #3 Warren G Harding was the first president to ride to and from his inaugural in an automobile. (1921)

Things to Make

Amy shares playdough recipes and ideas in Playdough Color Wheel. at Flexible Dreams

Barry Wright III presents Microdesign D: Making a  Cutaway Shirt posted at 3stylelife.

Cindy at My Recycled Bags shares Free Recycled Valentines Bag Pattern.

“I have a fun project to share for the  upcoming Valentine’s Day. It’s a cute little recycled Valentine’s Heart  Bag crocheted from plastic grocery bags.”

Karen Bastille presents Free vintage patterns for fashion dolls Barbie, Ken and Midge posted at Grandmother’s Pattern Book.

Mama Bear presents Made A Pie Or Two… posted at I’ve Got a Little Space to Fill.

Karen Bastille presents Tying a Rosette in a Couch-Cover Corner posted at Thrifty Creativity

Bath Salts How To posted at Home Life Weekly,

“Making bath salts is quick, easy and simple and won’t

take a lot of time out of your day”

Mrs. Accountability presents Make Your Own Bath Salts posted at Out of Debt Again.

“I put together these bath salts for my boss, who can’t tolerate scented bath stuff, but relaxes every day after work with a good soak in the tub.”

Stephanie presents Dryer Lint Fire Starters posted at Stop the Ride!.
Stephanie presents Decoupaged Glass posted at Make It From Scratch.

Things to Learn (Tutorials)

Vera Lang presents 6 Ways to Use Stamps in Scrapbooking posted at Fine Craft Guild .com, saying,

“Time for some techniques today. Here’s how to develop your set of stamps and which ink pads to choose. Great stamping ideas and lots of Valentine craft projects coming up on this blog in February..”

Vera Lang presents How to Make Your Own Stencils posted at Fine Craft Guild .com, saying,

“Stencils are for professional artists and beginners. They are excellent tools to make artwork fast. Here are all the ‘how to’ details and tips for making successful art with stencils.”

**Inauguration Trivia #4 January 20, 1949 — Harry S. Truman  was the first inauguration to be televised.

Things to Consider

The Happy Redneck presents Winterizing Your Pop-Up Camper

“Pop up campers are a nice compromise between

the discomfort and bother of tent camping while retaining the feel of roughing it.”

**Inauguration Trivia #5  August 9, 1974 — Gerald R. Ford–first unelected vice president to assume the presidency.

The carnival will be hosted next week at Make It From Scratch.

God bless America.

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