Easter Egg Yard Art

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Decorate your Lawn for Easter

Eggcellent way to Decorate Your Yard

Easter Egg Yard Art
I love this time of year and especially Easter. It is just another great reason for friends and families to reconnect not to mention all the colorful decorations and great food. This is such an easy project and a great one to do with your kids. They can paint their own Easter Egg and save it for years to come. Memories of Easter in your childhood are so important so might as well make it memorable. You can even sign and date them.
COST - $3 I had the paint.
TIME - less than 1h hour [not including dry time]
Level of Difficulty - 2 easy put lots of parts

Egg Template

The first thing I did was to go online and print an Egg Template. Cut out the sizes you desire. I used 3 sizes. I find it gives more of a visual impact using a variety of sizes. Outline Egg on to a piece of foam core board. I buy mine at the Dollar Tree. Just $1 for a 20" by 30" foam board which is a great size. You can get at least 3 dozen egg cut outs using only 1 board. Then just cut out your outlined eggs.

Glue Skewers

Once you have your egg cut out, glue 2 skewers to the back side of each egg and let dry. You can buy these skewers at any grocery store under $3 for 100. I bought mine at the Dollar Tree for only $1. I also bought my Elmer's Glue there. That's why only $3 for this project. The skewers will easily secure the Eggs into your lawn.

Acrylic Paints

When it comes to color for this project get as creative as you want. Make them all the same color for a theme or see who can be the most creative or paint polka-dots on them. What ever you want and what ever you can think of.

Zig Zag Pattern

Have FUN being creative. I always have acrylic paints but really you can use any paint you want to. I have used house paint before or mix media like buttons or add some bling with rhinestones.

Finished Eggs

When making a design or pattern I recommend using a sharpy pen to draw on the design then paint inside the lines. It really gives it a strong look once they are in your yard.

This was a FUN project. I hope you have as much fun as I did. If you have 1 hour and $3 you have to make these eggs. Your neighbors will thank you.







Happy Easter !
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband

Weekly Grocery Bargains

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Shop for Easter at the Grocery Store and SAVE

Save Money Every Week

Weekly Grocery Bargains and Tips
This is the time of year you really start to see beautiful plants and cut flowers at the grocery stores. You can really find some great deals that will beautify your home. Buying a plant will last even longer. For the next couple of weeks you can get all of your Easter candy and most of your decorations for less than a party store.

It means Savings

Believe it or not Alberstons is the WINNER again for 1 stop shop. They have a descent selection of products across the board that are on sale. You do not need a rewards card to receive discounts. They are also having a lot of Buy 1 get 1 FREE items. Just make sure to check the "original price" to ensure a good deal.
Print Albertsons Coupons here.




boneless skinless chicken breast - $1.49lb [great deal, freeze]
beef brisket - $1.49lb [great deal, BBQ]
chicken leg quarters - .39lb [perfect for a BBQ party]
jumbo pineapple - $1.99 ea
extra large raw shrimp - $4.99lb 26/30 count
colossal Onions - .70lb [ perfect for a "bloomin Onion"]
Don't forget to check out their floral section...it is Amazing right now. $4.99 a bunch.

Honest to Goodness Savings

Once again Aldi has kept to it's reputation for no frills and great deals. Their gardening merchandise just hit the stores and they have some really good items. Don't forget to stop by Aldi for your staple like milk and eggs. Who knows maybe you will leave there with tree. Today I even saw a walker and wheel barrow. Don't forget a quarter for your basket, you will get it back when you return your cart.
Print Aldi Ad here.

Seafood Month

It looks like Fiesta is having another Seafood Month. Make sure to check out the produce while you are their. They have a very diverse selection. You do not need a rewards card to receive discounts. Print Fiesta Ad here.










red snapper - $5.99lb
jumbo shrimp - $6.99lb 25/30count
sword fish steaks - $6.99lb
Ribeye steaks - $4.79lb
chicken breast quarters - .99lb great for the BBQ
Dreyers ice cream - 2 for $5 1.5qt
tomatoes - .99lb
asparagus - $1.99lbground chicken - $1.19lb
navel oranges - 7 for $1
lemons 5 for $1 great deal
yellow corn - 3 for $1
strawberries - $1.99lb [I bought some today yumm]

Low Prices Plus more...

I really like Kroger and the usually have the best deals. Make sure to check out their seasonal items. They always have a huge variety and they are always going on sale. You will need a rewards card to receive discounts. Print Kroger Coupons here.







top sirloin steaks - $2.99lb
pork baby back ribs - $2.99lb [great price and perfect for BBQ]
boneless pork loin - $1.99lb [great for Easter Dinner]
zucchini and yellow squash - 10 for $10 [perfect for the grill]
dreyers ice cream 42.99 48oz
5 stem sunflowers - $5.99
6" pot of Tulips - $7.99
5 stem Iris - $3.99
sweet Florida corn - 6 for $2
on vine tomatoes - $1.99lb

Serious Food...Silly prices

Sunflower farmers Market is my personal favorite place to shop. I still only buy when the are having sales but the environment is great. I just had some basil chicken sausage with pasta the other night for dinner. They make the sausage at the store. It is always fresh and yummy. you do not need a reward card to receive discounts. Don't forget some table wine as low as $3.33 a bottle. It is good.
Print Sunflower Ad here.



red seedless grapes - .88lb
red or Green lettuce - .88lb
Haas avocados - .88ea
red, yellow or white onions - .50lb
large raw shrimp - $3.99lb 41-50 count
strawberries - $1.99lb
grape or cherry tomatoes - $1.99lb
Italian chicken sausage - $2.99lb [it is really good]

Ingredients for Life

Tom Thumb labels their food with colored tags indication it nutrition level such as organic or gluten free. You do need a rewards card to receive discounts. Print Tom Thumb Coupons here.





12 pack Pepsi - $2.49
green zucchini - .47lb [great deal] can you say casserole
beef back ribs - $1.79lb [dogs can eat the bones after BBQ]
10 for $10 event
potatoes - Mangos - navel oranges - broccoli crowns - onions - leaf lettuce - baby carrots

Here are some additional LINKS for a store that might be in your area. Let me know if there is a store you would like me to add.
Safeway - HEB - Trader Joes - Jewel - Raleys - Ralphs - Vons
Happy Shopping and Saving.
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband

Happy Hour with Your Gay Husband

Your Gay Husband Drink of the Day :

Fish House Punch

Fish House Punch

It feels like every spring I run more errands than any other time of the year. It must be because of the Sunny warmer weather and everything starting to bloom. Some days I Go Go Go. This is the perfect end to a fast moving day.
Fish House Punch
ice cubes
1 part brandy
1 part peach brandy
1 part golden rum
1 part lemon juice
1 part English breakfast tea
1/2 part simple syrup
soda water, to top up
lemon slice to decorate
Put some ice cubes with the brandies, rum, lemon juice, tea and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Double strain into a highball glass with ice cubes. Top up with soda water, decorate with lemon slice and serve with straws.

veggi snack

Seeing that it is spring, and summer [swim suit season] is around the corner so I though some fresh delicious veggies would be perfect with your Fish House Punch.









Now it's time to shift gears and kick back on your patio or deck with some Zydeco music from New Orleans and escape for 1 hour...might as well make that a Happy Hour !
Bottoms Up !
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband

Spring Spruce Up for Your Dogs

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Prevention is the BEST Medicine

Leap into SPRING

Spring Spruce Up for Your Dogs
I don't know about your dogs but mine definitely know it is Spring. They are ready every minute of everyday for their walk. All they want to do is Run and Play and Run and Play some more. This is where I come in. They need to be protected from the elements such as ticks and fleas and stuff.

Clean Gog

The first and easiest thing to do is to wash your dog with a good shampoo. I use Pantene moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.Pantene Pro-V 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner, Classic Care, Packaging May Vary, 25.4-Ounce (Pack of 2).  I know it is for people but it smells so good and is very moisturizing. Good Results.






                                                                                     
 Hartz makes some really good products.
If you need to use flea and tick shampoo
just go to Petco or visit them on line. You can also try 1-800-PETMEDS.

Frontline is the product of choice for our dogs. We live near a lake and every critter imaginable around. I am very pleased to say they never get fleas. Thank you Frontline.

Ready to PLAY



Did Someone Say BALL











We have been fortunate enough to foster dogs in the past. Whether they are your dogs or if you are a  Foster parent, till they find a permanent home they need to exercise EVERYDAY. They need at least 30 minutes of continuous play. When you provide this time for your dogs you will see them be calm and relaxed which is good for their mental health as well. I should live so well.

Happy Dogs Taking a Nap

Talk about a moment in time... I aways feel like good parent when I see my dogs kicking back and relaxing from being active rather just being bored. Spring is that perfect time to get back on track and enjoy the great weather with your dogs on their DAILY walk. They will thank you for it and you might just be amazed as to what it does for you.
Happy Walking,
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband

Savory Sunday Breakfast

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Treat Yourself to a Lazy Sunday Morning



Chicken Apple Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Home Fries and an Egg w/ Toast

Savory Sunday Breakfast
When I was growing up my Dad made the majority of our Sunday Breakfast. It was what I looked forward to during church. As good of a cook as my Mom is, she just wasn't the best with eggs of any kind. She had this amazing way of cooking them to death so needless to say when Dad was cooking Breakfast it was an event. He let us help and get involved. This is when I learned a rich variety of swear words. My Dad was good with that too.

Home Fries w/ Apple Chicken Sausage

I ended up cooking the potatoes and chicken sausage in the same pan. They took the same amount of time to cook thoroughly. I added 1Tbls oil to the pan on medium heat, add the potatoes and seasoned them with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Put a loose cover on them and cook.





This was a meal for the 2 of us. I only used 2 eggs, 1 Grapefruit, 1 Large russet potato, 2 Strawberries, 2 pieces of Toast and 1 Chicken apple sausage cut in 2. It would be super easy to make this for 10 people as well. Don't forget the coffee... we had 2 double Lattes.

Scrabbled Eggs, Hash browns, Bacon with Bagel and OJ

I love pancakes and waffles just as much as the rest of you but I can literally wake up our of a dead sleep by the smell of BACON. It is the only food I can eat the second I wake up. This is why I don't eat it all of the time. When I do eat bacon I really like the thick sliced. For this breakfast for 2 I used 4 eggs, 6 pieces of thick sliced Bacon, 2 large Potatoes, 2 Bagels with cream cheese and OJ. Pretty easy and very satisfying.

 A good Bloody Mary is perfect with a savory breakfast. Here is a good recipe and mix.

Use Mr & Mrs T 32 oz. Bold & Spicy Bloody Mary Mix with your favorite bloody Mary recipe and hold on to your hat! This zesty mix combines plump, ripe tomatoes with a blend of black pepper, garlic and onion for a taste with real kick! Sold in a 32 oz plastic bottle.

When mixed according to the instructions (4 parts mix to 1 part spirit of your choice, poured over ice), each bottle will yield approximately 8 drinks.





There really is no better excuse to spend time together as a family or friends than to enjoy a late breakfast and fantastic company. Show up in your PJ's if that is what it take.
I hope you enjoy your break fast as much as we did. Dig In !
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband

Fashion Friday - Spring Trends for Women 2011

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Live Bold and Colorful

Just Cavalli

Spring Trends for Women 2011
I must say, I have never seen the stores look so colorful. This spring the options are there for every lady in the house...Bold color, optic prints, lace, 70's flashback inspirations,and of course white.

Diane Von Furstenberg

This spring color blocking is trend that is easy to duplicate.Get into your existing wardrobe, put different colors together, then pull the whole look together with a colorful handbag or bright spring shoe.

Dolce and Gabanna

Just Cavalli

The influence of the 1970's has come back as a trend on the runways this spring.The high wiasted pant makes a comeback.The fit is close to the hip and full thru the leg. Don't forget to add a belt for waist definition, it will complete the look. The boot cut and flair jean that all most women have, is on trend and should be worn this spring with confidence. The influence of the 70's, brings back the long and full skirt as another option for this spring.

Marc Jacobs

The new length this spring is "midi". From the knee to mid calf the new length of skirts, dresses and pants bring back  ladylike dressing this spring. This trend will continue into fall.

G-Star

Jean Paul Gautier

White is always a great option during the spring. Layer your whites monocromatic or color block white with a neutral.It is a fresh and crisp look.

Marc Jacobs

Lace, lace and more lace....the feminine detailing of this fine fabric make this spring sexy and cool. This trend can be the small lace detail on a blouse or underpinning or a full head to toe look. Confidence is a must when wearing this trend, the eyes of the public will be looking.

Emilio Pucci

Update your look by mixing in prints. This spring the prints were all over the runways.Look for black and white optic prints or bold patterns.

Be brave this spring.The options are out there.The designers captured the feeling of the 70's decade in wide leg pants, printed dresses, new lengths and an abundance of bold pops of color.







OK Ladies...now it is time to get out and SHOP till you drop. Happy Spring Shopping and don't forget that one of the best ways to save money is by being creative. Be bold with Color this Spring.
Til next Friday,
Your Gay Husbands Husband

Oatmeal Crisps - Vintage Recipe

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Look to Vintage Cookbooks for Great Recipes

Oatmeal Crisps




Oatmeal Crisps - Vintage Recipe
Calling all kids! You'll love these good cookies with a mug of milk...is the way this recipe starts in my 1953 edition of Better Homes and Garden NEW Cookbook. That's right 1953. I love Vintage Cookbooks. My friends and family for years have bought me cookbooks. There is just one problem I don't use them. I like to make up my own recipes for the most part or have one handed down except for baking. I always use a recipe. I love this cookbook because it answers almost every question that a cook might have. They are always putting out updated versions of the cookbook but they are not the same. I have a few other Vintage Cookbooks that I hold close as well. If you ever run across a cookbook from the 1950's you must buy it.

Cream Butter and Sugars

1 cup shortening [you can use butter]
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Mixed Cookie Dough

You can add nuts, crasins or choc chips if you like. Add 1/2 cup each. I added mini choc chips and Crasins.
These are all optional  ingredients. This recipe calls for shortening [vintage] but you can use butter if you want. I used the shortening and they were out of this world.

Wrap Into a Log Shape 2"

Thoroughly cream shortening [butter] and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. sift together flour, salt, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats and any other of your optional ingredients such as nuts etc.

Cut into 1/4" - 1/2" Coins

Form dough in a roll [you can make 2 rolls so it is easier to handle]
1 1/2" - 2" in diameter. Wrap in saran wrap or wax paper and put in fridge for at least 30 minutes. I put mine in for 2 hours.

2 Sizes

With a sharp knife, slice cookies about 1/4" - 1/2" thick. Bake on ungreased cooky sheet in moderate oven [350 degrees] 10 minutes or till lightly browned. Make about 5 dozen.

Masterpiece

I made a couple of different sizes. For the bite size cookie I cut my disk into 4 pieces. It make it feel like you are not eating so much because they are so small and harmless. Cooking times will vary a few minutes depending on size. Keep your oven light on so you won't need to keep opening the door to check on them






I'm telling you they were sooooo good. I only cooked what you saw here and froze the rest for later. Prep once and enjoy a multitude of times.
Let me know how you like them....
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband