Tractor cake fun

We decided to make a cake.  A tractor cake, to be exact.  The cast aluminum cake pan (From Nordic Ware) we've had for quite some time, but never used it.  Well yesterday we decided to give it a go.  

We went with a strawberry cake instead of chocolate, or white just to mix it up a bit and make it a different sort of tractor.  Skylar loves strawberries, so it suited.

It baked quite nice......

 

So the image shows a chocolate cake with nice icing lines around the cake.  That design may be nice for some, but we like to go big with stuff, so we make the cake pop with color.

  Nothing like Black Icing, haha!

Not quite the same as the photo, but I like our version better.  Don't you?

I even used edible gold stars for the headlights of the tractor.

It was a big hit in our house.

As you can see.  :-)

Eco-Tip:  Try to use organic ingredients when you can.  Organic foods are better for the environment and for your body overall.  Make sure when shopping for organic foods look for the USDA labeling on whether the item is organic or not.  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

    

Teacher gift for spring

Skylar has such a great teacher this year for third grade and she really has done a lot for him when it comes to helping him get better with math and also to be more independent.  We will surely miss her next year when we move, that's for sure.  

We really like to show our appreciation for all she does for Skylar, and the other students, by giving her little gifts from time to time.  

Skylar felt that daffodils would be a nice surprise for her for spring break.  She loved them and he was so proud to give them to her and say thanks for all you do!

Eco-Tip:  Go paperless and pay bills online.  While you're at it, get off junk mail lists by going HERE!  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

EARTH HOUR 2013

We currently just finished our Earth Hour 2013 here in the Pacific Northwest!  Hope you were participating as well!

HAPPY EARTH HOUR!

  

It was a fun hour without lights at our house.  This is the sixth year we have be part of this global event.

You can read more about Earth Hour, HERE, HERE, and HERE!

Eco-Tip:  Participate in Earth Hour every year!  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

Spark of Loves this Week: Receipt, Picture, Slugs, Milkshake, Bag, Bread, Kitty, Finger, Package, Computer

This Receipt.

Because it is from Burgerville and it breaks down everything you purchase and makes you aware of the calories you consume.

This Picture.

Because my son loves lemons and limes and eats them like crazy. 

These Slugs.

Because having a little boy there's never a dull moment when it comes to bugs, slugs, and other slimy thugs.

This Milkshake.

  

Because he deserved it.

This Bag.

Because with jewelry making I seem to always be left with odds and ends and soon my new store will be up and running.

This Bread.

Because it was fun to make and my little helper was just that, a big help!

This Kitty.

Because my little Meia turns 13 this year and she still acts like a little kitten at times.

This Finger.

Because according to my kid, it's the "dirty" finger. Ha!

This Package.

Because it came from my mom all the way from Arkansas and was such a great surprise.  If you get a minute, check out the Okie Art Shack. Lots of great vintage items for sale! 

This Computer.

Because my Compaq desktop finally needed to be upgraded.  I've always been a Compaq customer, but this time I went with a Toshiba.  And I have always been a desktop person too, and I have finally moved into the modern world and have myself a laptop now.  It's one more step into living a greener lifestyle for me, as well. I love it!  

Eco-Tip:  Unless your laundry is very soiled, always try to wash it in cold water.  The amount of hot water wasted on laundry that doesn't need to be washed in hot or warm water is waste that can be cut down on year after year if cold water is used.  For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.