Saturday, February 16, 2013

Boo Boo Bunny



I thought it was a great idea to share with Listia fans the directions on how to make a Boo-Boo Bunny for free - electronically so no points or stamps needed!  Hope that you fan me and I will fan you back if you leave a comment!





 I used these for holding ice cubes on a tiny finger with a Boo-boo for my children and you may want to also!  ENJOY







Saturday, February 9, 2013

Greek Yogurt Now in your Kroger Stores!



I have tried 4 of the new product lines and 5 various flavors!  I say it gets the Yum Up award!



So these are the new flavors of Kroger Greek Yogurt.  You know I have stated before that I am a BZZZZZZZZZZZZ agent?  Well I get to sample items like these for free as long as I offer up my opinion (e-pinion) on the products!  There really hasn't been a bad item - maybe the pricing is not to my liking, but this is not one of them.  Kroger Private Selection has a great Greek Yogurt - like an adult flavor - separate topping compartment etc.  Now this like of Greek Yogurt is more middle of the road - it is good - it is thick - and it is healthy.  

Shall I quote the Kroger Marketing?  "If you’re looking for a tangier treat, try Kroger Greek or New Greek Lite yogurt. They’re a high source of protein (16g per serving!) with no fat and varieties like Blackberry Yumberry and Lemon Crème. And with the Greek Lite packing just 90 calories, you can afford to sample every delicious flavor."

Now the vanilla drink caught my eye on this picture:   

Reading a bit more about the Carbmaster product line :

"Introducing another way to enjoy CARBmasterTake a trip over to the milk aisle and treat yourself to Kroger’s new CARBmaster milk drink — it has the same per-serving nutrition as the yogurt you’ve just fallen in love with. A nonfat, reduced sugar milk drink, it’s deliciously low in carbs and packed with 11g of protein per serving. Also available in Vanilla, they’re a yummy and good-for-you option you and your family will love. Look for CARBmaster milk drinks exclusively at the Kroger family of stores."
  

How to propagate Rhizomes from a bearded Iris






Thank you for taking care of our planet!  If you are not aware – a rhizome is like a potato – you can plant an “eye” and get it to grow to full size.  These rhizomes are segmented so you can cut at the joint, leave together, or separate by cutting in to lengths of your own.  Be mindful the area that is cut is open to invaders!


Rhizomes – Irises are the probably the most common form of rhizomes and will be used as the example.
Step 1. Carefully, dig up the Iris rhizome using a hand trowel.  Shake off the excess soil.  This should be done when soil is dry.
Step 2. Remove any dead (dried) leaves and roots by gently pulling them away from the rhizome.  If they do not pull away easily, cut them at the base with a clean pair of scissors. 

Step 3.  If multiple rhizomes have formed, pull them apart gently.  If they do not pull apart gently, then they will need to be cut as shown later in the section.

Step 4. Place a small amount of rooting hormone with a fungicide** in a zippered storage bag.  Place the scales in the bag, zip the bag shut tightly and shake the bag to dust the scales with the mixture.


 






 
Step 5. Some of the larger rhizomes have 'eyes' similar to a potato as shown (pencil is pointing to it).
Step 6. Cut the rhizomes into sections making sure that each section has at least one eye.
Step 7.  Cut the leaves with a pair of scissors leaving one inch of leaves remaining.
Step 8. Holding the rhizome inside the bag, shake off the excess powder, then remove the rhizome from the bag (wear rubber gloves, preferably disposable ones).

Step 9. Your new rhizomes are now ready to plant back outdoors.  Be sure to space them at least 6-8 inches apart to allow for growth.
The live roots should be buried, but the top 1/4 inch of rhizome should remain above the soil.  Water lightly.