-the count down has begun-

5.21.10- I can't believe I am running out of days, to get everything done, before school is officially out for Summer! Does anyone else feel the same way? It just seems like yesterday that I walked my girls to the bus stop for the 1st day of school. My kids have been counting down the days until Summer vacation for 21 days now. I hope I can get everything done I want to in 4 days {actually 3 1/2 because we have early out} Clothes shopping, finish up orders from The Hive, order new labels, get more business cards made & finish cleaning & changing up my craft room. I got a "SWeeT" sign from my friend, Haley, that will go perfect in there! {I'll post a picture when I am all done}

But for know here is a list of things I am counting down the days until:
-celebrating A&E's 8th birthday! We are thinking either a Carnival or Alice in Wonderland themed party.
-my birthday! {I won't tell you how old I am going to be}
-going to SLC with Ty & some friends, on the 11th, to see one of my all-time favorite people- Jerry Seinfeld. Can't wait, he is always soooo funny!
-telling you all about where Hollyhocks & Honeybees is going to be next month {all my Utah & SL county clients are going to be so HaPPy}
-Eclipse {June 29th} the Midnight showing! I will be giving away some Twilight themed H&H frames that night.- A&E getting baptized!
- the 4th of July {one of my FaVoRiTE HoLiDayS!}
- redecorating Miss Macey's bedroom for her 12th birthday
- celebrating our 15th Wedding Anniversary in July- going to California for our family vacation.
- hosting an odds & ends swap with 3 friends in August.
- a new family picture in August {hopefully I get a nice tan this Summer}

Whew, lots to look forward too.

What are you counting down the days until?

{M}

{Quote} of the day & NeWS

5.18.10-

To quote my Sister Becca, "Hive No. 2 kicked the honey out of Hive No.1!!" I agree & it made me smile when I read the comment she left on the blog. Thanks to the 4 wonderful & creative vendors that came & brought so many charming things to choose from. There was a lot more variety & selection this time. {it will only get better each time, right?!}

So on that note, see you all at The Hive No. 3

{coming in the Fall}

In the meantime Hollyhocks & Honeybees is always open & can make custom orders, so please send me an email or call to place an order.

-Some exciting news will be coming about where you can "tune-in" to see Hollyhocks & Honeybees products next month as well as news about H&H hitting the road & going down south- {better get to work!}

So exciting!!

{M}

THANKS & something to share!

5.15.10-

Thanks to everyone to came up to The Hive this week & for all the "BuZZing" that went on. We had a great turnout & had some fabulous things here for sale. Hope you all went away with something great. I wanted to post some pictures but my camera is hiking in Moab with Miss Mace at the moment so I'll have to post them later.

In the meantime I think I will go make these for my family. We LOVE them & I make them about every weekend {look at 58 things post} so I thought I would share the recipe. It's a Martha, who I LOVE, & she is also mentioned in my 58 things post.

Have a wonderful weekend!

{M}

Whole-Wheat Pancakes

1 1/4 C. Whole-Wheat Flour

1/4/ C. Wheat Germ

2 TB. Sugar

1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

1 1/2 C. Buttermilk {*Did you know- if you don't have buttermilk on hand you can make your own by adding 3 TB. of vinegar into 1 1/2 C. of Milk. Just let it stand for a minute or so before adding to the flour mixture. It works GREAT!!}

1/4 C. Veg. Oil

2 Eggs

Whisk together flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, soda & salt in a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, oil, & eggs. Let stand for 10 minutes (if batter gets too thick, stir in a TB of water) You can also add some blueberrries in if you have them, yummy! Coat skillet with a cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Spoon the batter for each pancake on the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear, flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Enjoy!

The Hive {Today & Tomorrow}

5.13.10-

-Quote of the Day-

"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle"

-Abraham Lincoln

So, so true!! When I first read this quote it made me smile & think about all the times that I have waited for something only to find it gone when I went back to get it. So don't let this happen to you, hustle over to The Hive tonight from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or again tomorrow from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

{this quote also applies to the Sugar Cookies & Lemonade.

It aLWaYS goes fast so come early if you want some}

ToNS of charming, sweet things to see! Colorful headbands, zipper jewelry, darling hair clips, delightful clothes for kids, terrific teacher gifts, yummy gumballs, unique home decor & of coarse H&H frames.

-Hope to see you today or tomorrow!!-

{M}

**L A - I am still waiting to hear from you! If you don't claim your prize it will go to someone else :( {I drew out another name just in case}

And the winner is..........................

5.12.10-

All the entries are in {even all you late night last minuters :)}

Drum roll please... the winner of the 1st "BuZZ" about The Hive & win drawing is.................

CoNGRaTuLaTioNS, L A!!

Please leave a comment & tell me your first name so I can set the $25.00 aside for you to spend at The Hive. {I'm trying to figure out if you are someone I already know or if you are someone new- so excited to find out!}

THANKS to everyone that entered the drawing. I really appreciate you creating a "BuZZ" about The Hive. I have amazing family, friends & clients. Hope you all have a wonderful day! Check back for a SNeaK PeeK of Hollyhocks & Honeybees stuff that will be at The Hive.

Have a happy day & thanks again!!

{M}

Tick-tock, tick- tock....

5.11.10-
Time is running out to enter the "BuZZ" about The Hive & win GiVEAWAY. The chance to win $25.00 to spend at The Hive {a sweet little boutique} officially runs out tonight at Midnight.

It's easy to enter all you have to do is:

1- Post about The Hive on your blog
2- Invite your friends & family to The Hive
3- Write about it on FaceBook & link to my blog
4- * Bonus- Become a follower of H&H's blog & receive an extra chance to win!
5- Be sure to LEAVE A COMMENT telling me how you "BuZZed" about The Hive to be entered.

GooD LuCK!

The winner will be announced tomorrow morning so be sure to check back for that

& sneak peek of The Hive.

{M}