Sunday, June 28, 2020

Movie Review: Spy (2015)

I was thrilled to go to the movies on cheap night and see Spy.  It was hysterically funny!!!!!


The Source |'Spy' Is One Of The Best Comedies Of The Year

. . . and the best part is that only a couple of funny bits are in the trailer . . . there is so much more to see.





You must go see Spy . . . because it is awesome and it stars Melissa McCarthy who I absolutely love. . . and it has my favourite Call the Midwife actor, Miranda Hart . . . Chummy!!!!

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Strawberry Ice Cream

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream - Grandbaby Cakes

1-2/3 cups strawberries
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1 cup whipping cream 35%


Prepare the mold (I used a loaf pan) by lining it with aluminum foil. Let some foil protrude over the edge to help unmold the ice cream «block» when ready.


Hull the strawberries, halve them lengthwise, then put them in a blender.  Add the strawberry jam and mix at maximum speed until a smooth consistency is obtained. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.  


In another bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the large bowl and fold it into the strawberry mixture using a spatula.  


Pour the cream-strawberry mixture into the prepared mold. Wrap it with aluminum foil and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.


About 20-30 min before you are ready to serve, unmold the whole ice cream onto a plate and let it sit for a while at room temperature to allow the ice cream to be softer and tastier when serving. Alternatively, cut out the slices and put them onto individual plates. Return any unused part back into the freezer and let the individual slices sit in the refrigerator for a while (not at room temperature since they will melt faster than the whole block). If desired, you may garnish the ice cream with a few berries.


Makes 10 servings

Fun & Free Close To My Heart Virtual Events for June & July

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Join us for a FUN & FREE virtual craft even on June 30th, 2020 at 2:00 pm MDT on our Facebook page! We will be creating one single page layout, three 2-page layouts, and 8 cards using our exclusive Brushed collection.

The exclusive products you will need to create these projects with us are available beginning June 1st. You will need the Brushed Product Bundle available at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ – type in item (CC6204) to order your kit for this event! This bundle includes 2 fabulous stamp sets that we have brought back for this special! If you already own the stamp sets, you can simply order the Brushed Paper + Sticker Sheet (CC6202) and the Brushed Coordinated Cardstock (CC6203).

Check the event page for additional supplies needed.

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Join us for another FUN & FREE virtual craft event on July 7th, 2020 at 2:00PM MDT on our Facebook page! We will be creating the Stitched Together Cardmaking Workshop together!

You will need the Stitched Together Cardmaking Workshop Kit- Get it here: https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13623

Check the event page for additional supplies needed.

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Join us for another FUN & FREE virtual craft event on July 14th, 2020 at 2:00PM MDT our Facebook page! We will be creating the Stitched Together Scrapbooking Workshop together!

You will need the Stitched Together Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (without Memory Protectors). Get it here:
https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13748

Check the event page for additional supplies needed.


Watkins Gourmet Catalogue

























Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Watkins 1868 ~ June Wrap Up

I'm hoping to get one more order in before the end of June so please let me know if you need anything . . . even if it is just information about our award-winning products.
We've had some great sales this month . . . perfect for stocking up . . . 

01011 Pure Lemon Baker's-Sized Extract 325 ml $12.39 (regular price $15.49)

6043560452 Pumpkin Spice Gourmet Flavouring 59 ml $5.09 (regular price $5.99)

01140 Pure Ground Black Pepper 170 g $11.49 (regular price $12.99)

01141 Pure Ground Black Pepper 340 g $20.99 (regular price $ 22.49)

31175 Beef Soup and Gravy Base 235 g $12.29 (regular price $12.99)

31176 Chicken Soup and Gravy Base 235 g $12.29 (regular price $12.99)

31624 Organic Garlic Salt 141 g $6.49 (regular price $7.49)

31630 Fine Himalayan Pink Salt 163 g $5.49 (regular price $6.49)

31610 Organic Onion Powder 82 g $5.49 (regular price $ 6.49)

31614 Organic Crushed Red Pepper 48 g $5.49 (regular price $6.49)

30719 Organic Italian Dressing single-use pack $2.15 (regular price $2.39)

30712 Organic Country Gravy single-use pack $3.14 (regular price $3.49)

31641 Organic IPA Seasoning Blend $7.99 (regular price $8.99)

20454 Lemon Cream Sugar & Shea Body Scrub 226 g $11.99 (regular price $14.99)


When you are ready to order 
or email me at inmyworld@live.ca

I will be putting the order in 
June 24th in the evening.

Thank you for your support!

A Week in My Life

I invited a few friends to join me on a journey to document my real life for one whole week.  I've wanted to do this project for years.  I finally started a couple of weeks ago . . . but it was a false start as I realized I wasn't taking enough photos.  So I started fresh this past Sunday.

Here are the photos I took today . . .



It was time to restock the bar fridge.

Our kittens were pilfering potatoes this morning.

I finally got to see my 103-year-old Nanna for the first time since Mother's Day.
She's become a hippy with her long hair.
Only one visitor was allowed so I snapped a few photos and left.







Close To My Heart ~ May-June wrap up

Well folks . . . there isn't much time left to order your favourite products from the May - June catalogue. All new prettiness will be available for purchase on July 1st.

So let's recap the May June Promotions . . .

Introducing a new version of our popular Brushed paper packet. We have slimmed down the collection, updated its colours and added an exclusive sticker sheet that is bursting with images, titles, and accents for a variety of crafting project. The Brushed paper packet and coordinating products are only available for a limited time, so order yours right away!

Save 20% on the entire collection with the Brushed Bundle, which includes the Brushed paper packet + sticker sheet, the Brushed Coordinating Cardstock, and the two coordinating My Acrylix® stamp sets!

See what I'm talking about at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/2006-bbmp-brushed.aspx

Celebrate the man who means the most in your life with the exclusive stamp sets available through the Legendary Father’s Day special. Save 20% when you purchase the Legendary Father’s Day Stamp Bundle that contains both sets!

See what I'm talking about at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/2006-legendary-fathers-day.aspx

Let’s Stay Home

We’re here to support you in your crafting needs with stamp sets and SVGs designed especially for today’s unusual circumstances.

See what I'm talking about at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/2005-lets-stay-home.aspx

Stamp of the Month
June 2020: Garden Tags

Spend $60 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $6.75.

See what I'm talking about at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2006-garden-tags.aspx

Check out the Aurora collection at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Aurora

Check out the Stitched Together collection at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=stitched+together

Check out the Blue Skies collection at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=blue+skies


When you are ready to order 
you can use my website at https://inmyworld.closetomyheart.ca/ 
or email me at inmyworld@live.ca

I will be putting the order in 
June 24th in the evening.

I will be posting about several exciting online event when I post tomorrow . . . so stay tuned.