In light of the upcoming American holiday I found it fitting to create a little patriotic decor for my home.  I love my country and am truly proud and grateful to be an American.  What a beautiful country it is!

This was a simple project that I just kinda figured out as I went.  I have always loved the semi-cirlce flags that I see at this time of year.  They are so timeless.


I bought 2 yards of each color of fabric.  (This was more than enough)


I cut the fabric into wide strips and pieced it together to make it even longer.


I then sewed a basting stich and ruffled each piece up.


I did make sure that each layer was shorter going up.  I just eye-balled it. (Ex.  I used all 2 yards of fabric for the very bottom ruffle, and just a few inches less of that for the blue layer and so forth...)

Finally I sewed it all together connecting right sides together.  I started by sewing the smallest strip onto a small red semi-circle and went down from there.



TA DA!  That was it.  It was incredibly simple to make and took no time at all.  I completed it from stat to finish during my kiddos' naps.

Here is a simple tip. Just add seasoning into your pot of boiling water when you cook corn on the cob. My favorite tastes to use are butter and a little garlic salt.

I want to believe that this a bit more healthier than slathering butter all over my corn once it's done. So, that is what we shall say... This is so much better for you. ;)

Once the corn is done boiling it will be infused with flavor and you won't have to add even a sprinkle of salt. Delicious!

Megan

I have been training for the infamous Ragnar.  It is two weeks away and quickly, very quickly approaching.  Sadly, about 5 weeks ago, I became injured, and have been recovering from I.T. band problems. I even had to go to physical therapy to correct my running form and begin to strengthen the muscles that had been injured.  First, I want to give a little shout out to my physical therapist at....


Secondly, thank heavens for a few at home/DIY remedies that I think do wonders and seriously help aid in the healing process.  Here is what I have found that works for me.

1.  The Foam roller!  It works like magic!



-Meg