The Idea File

At my local library people bring in magazines that they don't want for anyone to take. I always bring home arm loads. I use to collect magazines but because of moving I decided to get rid of most of them. So I went through all the magazines and took out pictures and recipes that I wanted to keep. Then I had folders full of unorganized stuff. So then I started using a file folder with dividers to separate out different idea themes.

Then one day with scissors, glue stick and a regular notebook I started making my own magazine. All the ideas I've collected I carefully layout out to form my idea book. (left book) I liked it so much I did one with recipes. (right book) Trinity has made her own book of pictures too. I have been collecting jewelry ideas and plan to make a jewelry idea book soon.

My older daughters name is Lauren. So when going through magazines I started collecting all the Ralph Lauren ads. I cut out the word Lauren and made magnets out of them. My daughter liked them.(the chunky monkey was happy)

Need a cookie?

*Cookie Pie*

1 refrigerated pastry crust 9-inch pie
1/2 C. butter
2 eggs
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. flour
1 C. chocolate chips
1 C. walnuts or pecans ( I pick pecans)

Mix everything together adding the nuts and chips last. Put it in the pie shell and cook 325 for about 40-45 minutes. Let it cool for 30 minutes. This recipe came from a Sunset magazine from in the 90's. Enjoy!

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