Scavenger Hunt Sunday (A day Late)

So this was supposed to be yesterday's post, but obviously that didn't happen. My hubby decided on a whim that we should drive to Tok, AK yesterday. It was a beautiful day for a drive so we went.  It took us roughly 3 hrs to get there and 3 to get home.  By the time we got home it was entirely too late to be doing blog posts.  Oh well, right?

On top of this being a late post, some of the pics aren't new either...boo! I brought my camera along with us yesterday to get the last few shots I needed.  I went to take a picture and no memory card...D'OH! Thank goodness for my iPhone. At least with that I was able to take a few fun pics on the way.

Anways, sorry for the late post and lack of new pictures...I'll do better next week!! :~)

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. Classic Still Life - i'm missing this one:~(

2. Self Portrait

3. On The Floor - on the forest floor

4. Lines

5. Fresh - freshly painted toes

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

This week's categories are: Side Lighting, Jack-O-Lantern, Faces Formed in Nature, Sunset, and Warm.

1. Side Lighting

2. Jack-O-Lantern

3. Faces Formed in Nature - Ok so this one wasn't all that easy.  I kept my eye out for a good shot, but never got one. I had to dig into my stash for this pic.  I took this one over the summer while out hiking with my family.

4. Sunset - I took this with my iPhone.

5. Warm

Favorite Finds Friday!

TGIF!!!!!!!!! It has been a week full of playing catch-up for me.  I think I have finally gotten on top of things.  And I promise I have a something other than pictures to post next week:~)  But until then here are some a few neat things I have come across lately.

1. Better Oats - http://www.betteroats.com/

I found these at Fred Meyer a while back and I am completely hooked.  They really are better than the instant oatmeal I was using.  They are made with real ingredients and the big plus for me is that they contain flaxseed already.  They taste fantastic and at my grocery store they are cheaper.  Which in my book equals awesome!

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2. Grocery IQ for iPhone - http://www.groceryiq.com/groceryiq/index.html

This app rocks.  My favorite thing about it is that I can put in prices and it will keep a running total for me.  Really helps me stay on budget.  You can scan items into your list, which helps in building your list and it also has a function that allows you to keep track of your coupons and savings card.  Unfortunately Fred Meyer is not in it so I haven't been able to use it. I any of you gets a chance to try it please let me know what you think!

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3. Embroidered Effects - http://www.sublimestitching.com/embroideredeffects.html

I picked this book up at B&N a while back.  I really wanted to get into embroidery and I loved the modern designs in this book.  I already knew several stitches and have bits here and there, but I've never really gone full into it.  This book has very clear instrustions and great tips.  She also has included several reusable, heat transfer patterns.  So far I'm throughly enjoying it.

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Fall in Fairbanks & iPhone App

Like I've said a few times already fall is definitely here.  However, the past few days have unbelievably gorgeous.  Its been 65 degrees during the day and beautiful clear skies.  We have had amazing views of the Alaska Range all week.  Yesterday I finally remembered to bring my camera with me and of course they were a bit hazy.  I did mange to get a few pics.  Not my best, but they will do:~)

 

 

Another perk, as if the beautiful weather isn't enough, is the star-gazing we have been able to do.  It really has been incredible.  And since dark usually equates to extreme cold in AK we are taking advantage.  The other night while we were outside my hubby downloaded the StarWalk app for his iPhone. Its a pretty cool app that allows you to literally walk among the constellations.  There is one available for the iPhone and iPad.  For the iPhone it is only $2.99. I highly recommend it:~)

 

http://vitotechnology.com/star-walk.html