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Savvy Curls with Kathleen Shelfer

Nov5

The Savvy Curls new commercial is out.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

If you would like to purchase a Savvy Curls Curling Headband, please contact me here or go to…

http://www.SavvyCurls.com, but don’t forget to use my Client Code for your discount and to link you directly to me.

Client Code: kats1 (all lower case)

I can’t wait to see your results!  🙂

xo

Brilliant!

Sep17

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This really stuck with me today. It can’t express how I feel any better.  It also reminds me of what I need to do in my life. What I think about constantly, but don’t follow through with. That I need to just speak and not walk on eggshells. That I need to do more for myself and what makes me feel good.  

I want to thank, Rachael, a friend on Facebook. One of the very few friends that I have on Facebook, that I have never actually met in person. I adore your drive for life. For peace. For health. For education.  ♥

xo

WordPress A Post A Day/Week #37 ~ Could You Live Without The Internet?

Feb15

Could You Live Without The Internet

I could absolutely live without the internet.  I did it before and I could do it again.  Not that I don’t love it, because I do.  I love it for the shopping and social networking.  I wouldn’t have the friends I do in my life mostly, because of the internet one way, or another.  🙂

xo

Cinnamon Rolls

Feb5

Yesterday I made my very first Cinnamon Rolls from scratch. They turned out amazing!

I was on Facebook yesterday morning and put in my status update that I was looking for a recipe.  I had found a great one from Alton Brown, but it was his Overnight Cinnamon Rolls and I didn’t get a chance to start them the night before, because I felt like crap. My friend, Kim, came through for me and sent me her Sister-in-Laws recipe.  I only changed a couple of things, but wow!  I will for sure be making these again.  It is definitely a half a day affair, but so worth it.  My Husband said, “these cinnamon rolls are the best that I have ever had.  Really, hands down!”  How sweet was that!

I also wanted to add that I did do something a little different from in the recipe… I didn’t have powdered milk, so I substituted with half evaporated milk and the other half 2% milk (I would say you could use evaporated, any regular milk or heavy whipping cream)… this is in place of the water and powdered milk.  The same amount of cups as it calls for water.  Also, I basted the cinnamon rolls with melted butter before I put them in the oven and then again after they came out.  Yum!

Anyhow, I wanted to share this amazing recipe and some fun photos I took along the way.  My youngest Son wanted them as big as his head, so I did  my best to make them jumbo size. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as we did.  🙂

xo

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Kim  February 4 at 10:05am
Here’s the recipe, the substitutions listed are to make it non-dairy (sister-in-law doesn’t do dairy)Perfect Cinnamon Roll Dough
Warm and soft with the slightest touch of sweetness, this roll dough is simply perfect for making cinnamon rolls. If you’re wary of making yeast breads, you really have nothing to fear. The only vaguely tricky step is mixing the yeast into appropriately warm water. Water too hot can kill off the yeast, but lukewarm water won’t activate it. A good rule of thumb to use when preparing the warm water for your yeast is to run your own hand under the faucet and feel the temperature of the water. If you’d take a nice, long bath in it, it’s probably the perfect temp for your yeast. Enjoy!2 cups very warm water
2 tablespoons dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup instant, nonfat dry milk – substitute ½ cup non-dairy vanilla pudding
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
4-5 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose (bread flour can be used if you have it on hand)
1 stick butter (softened) – substitute 4 tbs of butter flavored shortening and 4 tbs of dairy free margarine
In a large bowl, whisk together the warm water and yeast. Whisk in the sugar and allow the yeast to foam slightly by letting it sit alone for 5 minutes, or so. Stir in the dry milk( or ½ cup pudding mix), salt, and egg. Slowly start stirring in the flour, cup by cup, until a thick, sticky dough is formed. Don’t add too much! You want it sticky and pliable, not overly floury. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, sprinkle a thin layer of flour on top, and knead the bread until it becomes a little less sticky and slightly elastic. Now begin to knead the butter into the dough. It should make the dough very soft and greasy enough so the dough no longer needs any flour. Once the butter has been kneaded through, and the dough is elastic, set it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a slightly damp, clean cloth, and allow to rise for about 1 hour.
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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cinnamon Rolls
The true secret to amazing cinnamon rolls isn’t so much the recipe, it’s the method. Be sure to read through the instructions below, I’ve tried to let you in on the ultimate tips to make absolutely perfect cinnamon rolls.1 stick butter, very soft (or dairy free margarine)
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon
Once the dough has risen and doubled in sized, turn it back out onto a lightly floured countertop. Use a rolling-pin to roll the dough out quite thin, about 1/4 inch thick. (To make smaller cinnamon rolls, I like to roll the dough into a long rectangle that is about 4 inches wide. For monster sized cinnamon rolls, I tend to roll the dough into more of a square).
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Use your hands to spread the butter in a nice, thick layer across the surface of the dough. Sprinkle a generous layer of white sugar on top of the butter. (You can use brown sugar, too. But I love the white-sugar-taffy that pools in the bottom of a pan when making it this way.)
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Now for the IMPORTANT step. Sprinkle a GOOD layer of cinnamon on top of the sugar. Too much and you’ll clear out the sinuses of everyone eating. Too little, however, and you’re cinnamon rolls won’t be nearly as delicious as they could be. Don’t be stingy with the cinnamon. If you’re feeling really daring, drizzle a second layer of 3-4 tablespoons of melted butter over the cinnamon & sugar layer.)
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Roll the cinnamon rolls up tightly, pinching the top edge closed to keep the cinnamon rolls closed while baking. Slice into 2″ rolls with a knife and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Allow to rise for another 25-30 minutes before baking.*
Bake in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes, or just until the edges of the rolls have browned slightly. Remove from oven, allowing to cool for 20-30 minutes before frosting and serving.
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Decadent Cream Cheese Buttercream
This is it. The only way to make light, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese frosting in the way it’s made in this recipe…a teensy taste of cream cheese, a boatload of butter. You’re gonna love it.
4 oz. (goat) cream cheese
2 sticks butter (or dairy free margarine)
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-4 Tablespoons (coconut) milk
In a large bowl beat together all ingredients until a thick but spreadable frosting appears. Slather on slightly warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Kathleen Lewis-Shelfer February 4 at 10:06am
Thank you! I am printing it out now and getting started! xo

WordPress A Post a Day/Week #22 ~ What are three things you can do to be a better friend to the people in your life?

Jan25

What are three things you can do to be a better friend to the people in your life?

Over the past 7 or 8 months I have been pretty withdrawn.  I finally realized that it wasn’t fair to my friends.  I know exactly what I needed to do to be a better friend…

  1. I needed to be honest, open-up and let them know what was going on in my life.  How I had been feeling, why I have been the way I have and let them know that I love them.
  2. Put myself out there for them.  Call, e-mail, text, FB, lunch, etc.  I just needed to spend more time to show that I really care.
  3. I needed to start caring about myself and pull myself out of my slump.  That immediately made me a better friend and better to everyone around me.  I needed to smile, laugh, get out and be happy again.

I feel so much better that I did these things.  I hope my friends are happy that I did too.  Simple, but it shows the love.  🙂

xo

30 Days – Day 16

Jan14

Day 16 — Someone That’s Not In Your State/Country

Honestly most people who I know are not in my area.  Facebook, MySpace, E-mail, Texting, Skype and once in a while a real phone call, have kept me in touch with friends and family.  I love Facebook!  I know that many others don’t, but I really do and I use it a lot.  I love keeping in touch with everyone.  Most everybody that I have on my friends list I know personally.  Only a very small handful I have met from friends and I enjoy conversing with them.  I enjoy sharing with everyone each day and responding to others as well.  I think that it is a great network.

I always hear people complain that they have a friend, or relative, that doesn’t call them, or keep in touch.  My response is always… then you do it!  You can’t complain if you don’t do it yourself!  Facebook has helped eliminate this.  I love talking to my Cousins in many different states that I wouldn’t normally get a chance too.  🙂

xo

30 Days – Day 8

Jan6

Day 8 — Your Favorite Internet Friend

I am going to go along with my friend, Christina, on this one to say that an “internet friend” is someone who you have only conversed with over the internet.

I met Rachael through another long time friend that I got back in touch with since I have been on Facebook.  I believe that they went to college together. Rachael is wonderful!  She as little boys, as I do.  She lives near the beach in Southern California.  She always posts the most wonderful articles, ideals, witty remarks.  I just find her so interesting and fun!  I don’t have many people on my Facebook that isn’t someone who is part of my family, or that I know personally.  Needless to say, she must be great!  I think that she is.  🙂

xo

WordPress Post A Day/Week #2 ~ Best Accomplishment of 2010

Jan2

Best Accomplishment of 2010?

I would have to say walking the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure on October 1 – 3, 2010 in San Francisco.  I raised $2,312.  Our team… We’re Bringing Boobies Back, raised a total of $10,730.67.  There was 4 of us that made up our team.

My friend, Diane, whom I have known since childhood, posted on Facebook one day that she would be doing the walk.  I sent her a message asking what it was exactly and if I could join in.  Of course she said yes.  From that moment on I researched the event, bought merchandise from the 3-day website, raised money furiously, held fundraisers, walked at the gym to prepare myself and then all of a sudden it was time.

I was really nervous and didn’t know what to expect.  The first 3 miles was exciting.  Took lots of pictures… posted updates to FB… then my phone died.  It was a long day.  When we finished I was exhausted to say the least. When we got back to camp, yes camp, we had to find our luggage, get a tent to set up and set off to find our spot.  All of this after walking 20 miles.  To say the least. we were all exhausted.  Me, emotional!  Boy was I!  I learned why small children have melt-downs.  I was there 100%.  Each day got harder and harder for me.  I cried each day when I hit about the 15 mile mark.  I also cried when I saw signs, or friends and families of others that were out there rooting us all on.  They were amazing to be there, so I cried.

Needless to say, I DID IT!  I am proud.  I think back and I really don’t think that people realize what a feat it was.  Especially walking in San Francisco.  It was hard walking, really hard and emotional.  I had the injuries to how hard it was when I finished.  I am not going to complain though.  The person that helped me though the most was my Husband.  He was amazing, encouraging and I thank him wholeheartedly for all of his kind words and notes.  🙂

xo