Friday, September 13, 2013
The Dearest Award
I can't remember being awarded anything...EV-VER! Imagine my surprise when I received a tweet asking me if I had checked my blog comments. My first reaction (truthfully) was "What a pushy commenter!" I was busy at the moment but the more I thought about it, I just had to look. My opinion immediately changed about this particular comment. I soon thought "What a Sweetheart!"
An overwhelming thanks to sweet Alma at A Conquered Mess who nominated me for the Liebster Award. She is a beginner blogger like me. She amazes me with her goals setting, aspiring to be an RN and to run miles & miles. Looking for quality deets about parenting how-to's, sewing, hiking, laughing or lots of other things dealing with everyday life from a mom of two boys, she's your go-to girl.
I am cheesing while accepting this award. The rules for accepting the award are simple:
1. Link back to the one who nominates you
2. Answer the 10 questions the nominator has for you
3. Nominate 5-11 bloggers with less than 200 followers
4. Create 10 questions for your nominees
5. Notify your nominees
The
questions Alma asked me are the following:
1. What do you hope to achieve with your blog? Definitely a voice! I would love for folks to enjoy reading my heart splashed on a page and maybe pick up some inspiration or a bit of knowledge from my blog.
2. If you could have any job in the world, which one would you want? I visited London this summer and was intrigued by the Monarchy. Queen of England, if but for a day, seems like an awesome occupation! I would love to get my hands on those Crown Jewels I stood in line for two hours to see.
3. If your life were a movie, what would it be called? The Odd Life of The Happy Handicap
4. What was your most prized possession as a child, as a teenager, and now?As a child, my red Huffy bicycle my Dad taught me to ride and take care of. As a teen, my pink Huffy 10-speed I bought myself with money earned from cleaning my Grandpa's house. Now? I don't have any possessions I prize. I've learned love is the most valuable thing anyone can have and it's not really a possession because it's free.
5. Who do you admire the most? My family. My husband Steve. Daughters Sydnee and Sloane. My son-in-law Trey. My Mom Juanita and Dad Clyde. I'm expecting my first grandchild in November 2013. She'll probably be the one I admire the most ;)
6. If there were a holiday in your honor, what would it celebrate? People who don't stare.
7. What is in your purse right now? Tell me EVERYTHING! Not much! A "31" cloth wallet with the usuals, a coordinating "31" manicure set, a couple of ink pens, allergy pills and a Klonopin...all in a "31" bag!
9. If you were a color, what color would you be and why? I would probably be green. Green is full of life, a neutral that agrees with everything, bold and firm.
10. What do you like the least about yourself? That I refuse to sell myself. I'm just me, the way God designed me. So much to offer and it's free but I have a hard time making myself jump through the hoop to get center ring in the circus!
My nominees are:
Nat D. @ Nat's Adventures in Baking
Shelly @ Minettes Maze
Annette @ A Well-Watered Garden
Andrea @ Cloud Nine Chic
Nicki @ Sweet Parrish Place
Amber @ Always Blabbing
Here's your questions:
1. How long have you been blogging?
2. If you won the Powerball Lottery, what would you do with the money?
3. How did you meet your spouse?If unmarried, how do you dream of meeting them?
4. Which do you like best? Bake, Broil or Fry and Why?
5. Do you have a pet?
6. How often do you rearrange your furniture?
7. What is your favorite beverage?
9. Describe a self-portrait you would paint. What does it look like?
10. What's the best vacation you've ever taken?
Ready, set, go! Answers away!
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Still reeling from the awkward award feeling,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Thursday, September 12, 2013
6 Hugs Short Girls Appreciate
short person alert
yeah, that's me
2nd from the left
my height causes my dislike of hugs
why?
tall men with big hairy bellies
I hate my face being buried in this
no, my drool is not from your exquisiteness
and let's not mention large breasts
laying on the top of my head
now you appreciate my dilemma?
here's
6 Hugs Short Girls Appreciate
1. The CYBERHUG where arm length or height isn't a problem
2. The SIDEWAYS hug with a clean, nice-smelling armpit
(that's me and my hubby)
3. The HANDSHAKE hug I can just kinda lean into.
Handshakes keeps me off of breasts & bellies.
4. The EUROPEAN KISS/HUG: fast in and out x 2
only one cheek kiss if I'm lucky
5. The SON-IN-LAW hug...
it better be quick!
6. The COME TO MOMMA hug
I have no idea who this chest belongs to
but put that surf board down and
get on over here
I said "Come to Momma",
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
What type of hugs do you prefer? Leave me a comment and let's compare notes.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
A Memorial Pictorial
CARVED STONE & STEEL
doesn't seem enough to portray the anguish
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
forever engraved in our memories
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
God Bless the USA,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Share your respect with a comment...
Monday, September 9, 2013
How to Cook & Clean at the Same Time
Do you ever get tired of putting hamburgers on the dinner table?
NOT ME!
I love hamburgers
could eat them every day.
My husband...not so much
Today, we started back
on our healthy food (yuck)
not really
I'd like to lose a pound or 12
Do you ever cook & clean at the same time?
I'm talking - empty or clean the fridge
to make a meal?
We're going out of town
so the fridge must be clean
Here's how I cooked & cleaned tonight
A pound of ground beef browned
set aside
I sauteed onion, celery, garlic & green bell pepper
red bell pepper would have added color & taste
but I'm cooking & cleaning
out the fridge
remember?
Saute till veggies change colors
not like a chameleon
just so you can see thru them
somewhat translucent
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Add ground beef back to pan
with a can of tomato soup
cleaning out the pantry this time
Cleaning out the fridge & pantry
cuts down food waste and
saves on the grocery bill, cha-ching!
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So quick and takes just like the original stuffed peppers
see the rice?
"Stir-fry UN-stuffed Pepper"
is what I named it.
served with some baked broccoli
&
broccoli salad
two sides of broccoli helps with the diet
exercise on a stalk
I worried the hubs wouldn't eat it
ha! he cleaned his plate
complimented my efforts
wants the leftovers
as a sloppy joe!
Pumped,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
Ever cleaned the fridge and created a keeper recipe from a throw down?
I'd love to hear about it. Love me with a comment!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Favs from Monday Pin It Hop #23
Good day everyone!
I just can't wait to see you this Sunday's party but before that let us see who were on our Top 10 Features from Pin It Monday Hop#23!
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All featured projects are re-pinned to our Pin It Monday Hop Features Pinterest Board.
Come and share your favorite projects this Sunday 5pm CST. Hope to see you at the party.
Baked French Toast
by: Danielle of Snippets of Inspiration
"This would be a great special occasion dish"
Is He Your Beloved
by: Gaye Calm, Healthy, Sexy
"Great reminders for us all to keep our husband in the place of honor"
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HOST
Her favorite posts are…
"Aw! this is super cute. This is a very nice crafts that you can do with your kiddos. At the same time, it can be a personalise gift."
"Oh this post is just right timing for us. We wanted to potty train our little boy who is just over a year old and Jenny have great tips to know if your little one is ready for it."
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CO-HOST
Her favorite posts are:
"Why I love it? Samantha's recipe looks so easy and delicious. My husband loves sausage and apples. I love the idea of using chicken sausage plus I've been looking for recipes to use with my new metal skewers! Score!"
"Why I love it? I whole-heartedly relate to this blog. Calling myself "The Happy Handicap" being born with a birth defect of both feet and lower legs, I MUST move my body every day to keep going. It's proven and I believe a body in motion is a like a magic potion!"
"Why I love it? The Feral Turtle's mom like my own mom bought the same cobblestone path mold. My mom constructed single-handedly a path 40-50 molds long. This post reminded me of my sweet mom."
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Co-Host
Her favorite posts are:
" I LOVE decorating with uncommon things. There are lots of ideas to choose from in that post.!"
CO-HOST
Her favorite posts are:
by: Katies Crochet Goodies and Crafts
“I had thought about doing this before, but I wasn't quite sure how to go about it. This is a great tutorial that guides you step-by-step through the process!!”
"Chips and dip are my favorite food in the world, and this dip looks amazing!"
"My husband loves maps, so I am always looking for cool ideas on projects that involve them. There are some really cool ideas in here!"
Have a great day everyone Link-up with us later and who knows you might be featured next week 
See you at the hop.
See you at the hop.
Grab, Wear it, Be proud!
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Hope you love them too,
Tammy
The Happy Handicap
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