Burp Cloths-Fashionable!

Well here it is....Fashion Friday. I never thought I would be posting about baby items. However, I've been invited to several baby showers so I'm making some fashionable burp cloths.

A completed Western set of 3

Land Grant Universities

As I think about my job and my degree(s) I realize how lucky I am to be able to go to college and especially at a Land Grant University. There is just something about them ; they seem more friendly, more homey, family like, and agriculture minded.This history lesson might give a little explanation to those ideas and why some of the best Agriculture and Engineering schools are Land Grant.

Land Grant Universities were established  from the provisions of the Morrill Act (1862), which gave to the states federal lands for the establishment of colleges offering programs in agriculture, engineering, and home economics as well as in the traditional academic subjects.This was a response to the industrial revolution and changing social class. This was different from the historical higher class Liberal Arts.  The Hatch Act (1887) expanded the land-grant program by providing federal funds for research and experiment stations; the Smith-Lever Act (1914) granted federal support for extension work in agriculture and home economics.

*Kansas State University was the first school created under the act, on February 16, 1863.

I think the agriculture basis affects the people themselves, that must be why the universities seem friendly and welcoming.

Farming

Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization.

- Daniel Webster

Breakfast Casserole

This is a wonderful recipe from a good family friend and member of Kansas Agri-Women. She brought it to our last meeting and everyone really enjoyed it!


1 box seasoned croutons                                            1 T prepared mustard
1 lbs bulk sausage                                                      2 T Worcestershire sauce
9 eggs                                                                       11/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c milk


Grease a 9 x 13 inch dish. Pour croutons on bottom of dish. Brown sausage: drain and spread over croutons. Beat 9 eggs together well with milk, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Gently pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Keep covered and bake for 45 minutes @ 350.

****Its great with  Italian croutons and maple sausage.

Bridal Flip-Flops

Growing up on a farm in the country it wasn't possible to run next door to the store to buy a last minute gift for a birthday, wedding, baby shower, or bridal shower. My mom, grandma, and even great-grandma always gave some of the greatest gifts and that's because they came from the heart. Many times they made those items.  I believe that my family has instilled in me those crafty skills. Now I try to make the gifts whenever I have the time. I had a shower today for a good friend and part of her gift was for the honeymoon in Jamaica.

Cute Bride and Groom Flip Flops

Words of Wisdom

Most people  have Wordless Wednesday, I'm going to have Words of Wisdom Wednesday.


"The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes." 
Benjamin Disraeli 

My Favorite Day

Not only is June 21st the first day of Summer but it is also my favorite day of the year, behind my birthday, Christmas,holidays, and so forth.........


No good reason or anything meaningful to this post. It's just my Favorite Day!

To make this somewhat educational
June 21:
-172nd day of the year 
-Longest day of the year
- In 1621 – Execution of 27 Czech noblemen on the Old Town Square in Prague ( I put this on here, because I have been to the Old Town Square)

Go out and enjoy the day. Its 85, sunny and BEAUTIFUL here!