Homemade Ornaments

We’re onto some fun ornaments to make with the kids.

Now I saw these Candy Cane Reindeer a few years back.  An engineer at my old company made them for his friends at work.  No sadly I wasn’t one of the lucky ones.  Yup not bitter about that or the baby blanket his wife made for the engineers that had new babies but not this assistant .. lol.  These are super fun and easy to make with the kids.  REALLY you can pick everything up at the dollar store.

I made these Snowmen Handprint Ornament last year and I loved how they turned out that I want to do them every year. This year the kids moved there fingers so my snowmen were a little on the thin and then fluffy side … lol.

And for the last ornament I found this Cinnamon Applesauce Holiday Ornament that were a not as fun as I thought to make … hehe.  I’m honest they were kind of a pain.  They smelled good and are cute but my applesauce sucked up cinnamon like a sponge.  Now the gal I got the recipe from had the whole ornament with glitter.  I emailed asking how she got it on, I should have frazed it did you bake it with glitter or after. hehe she sent me and email back with just the word Glue. HEHE she so thought I was dumb.  So for you who want to know after they are baked you can glue.  I found glitter glue at the dollar store and we bedazzled from there.

Wow so there you have it some fun things to do with the kids!

Remember to stop by my Friend Amy and her Round Robin:

Homemade Gifts–Canvas Time

It’s that time of year again and I’m making sure I have all the gifts wrapped along with some homemade gifts for the grandparents.  Now let’s just hope that this year we won’t get any comments about homemade gifts vs bought gifts … lol.

First off we started with the  Keepsake Handprint Christmas Trees with the boys.  I found that Caden with the smaller hands turned out the best.  I bought 11x14 and I believe she used a larger size which allowed them more room.  But it still was super cute, I hope they like them.

Next on the list was the Keepsake Footprint Christmas Trees with the boys.  This one Cole’s larger feet turned out the best it filled the canvas the best.  I bought 12 x 12 and it was the right size to even add a little note and their names.

Hope you like and maybe want to make one for a loved one.  Do you make any homemade gifts for Christmas?  Do you like Homemade or store bought best?

Remember to stop by my Friend Amy and her Round Robin:

Leftover Turkey & Cupcakes!

I found this amazing recipe to use the last of my turkey.  I used my hard apple cider instead of beer (it’s my special treat every once in a while .. lol). I used Agave instead of honey.  Cole liked this so much that he had me put it as his warm up the next day at school.  The Turkey Chili with Whole Wheat Orzo is one of the best chili’s I have made.

This was the best butter cream icing I have ever made, talk about super buttery .

I took this S’Mores Cupcake recipe and tweaked it since I didn’t have time to make the pretty frosting.  Ok the thing is I didn’t have a kitchen torche and Rick’s Man Cave scares me to go out there to get his torch.  I did the base the same with the graham cracker & chocolate cake part.  Just used a butter cream frosting instead (see above recipe).

Something warm for your tummy and something sweet for your sweet tooth .  Do you have something on your menu tonight?

Yummy Side Dishes & a Sandwich!

It was my turn to make a treat for the girls at my Women’s Group at church.  I thought I would try out a few healthier options, and they were a big hit!  I also made a really yummy pork sandwich that was also very yummy.

First off I made Pumpkin Pie Dip for the girls to enjoy with some sliced apples.  This is one of my favorites.

Next off was Makeover Spinach Gratin from my favorite site Skinny Taste.  Thankfully all the girls love spinach and ate it right up!

And for a yummy sandwich that was so tasty!  This BBQ Sandwich with Homemade Slaw, which is the first time I’ve ever enjoyed slaw!!

I hope you enjoy and maybe make one to try out, I promise all three where a hit!  What’s on your menu tonight?

Christmas Wish List

I love my hubs but Christmas shopping has not always been a homerun for him.  NOW one year I got all new Kitchen Aide cookware, but some years lets just say he may hit Walgreen’s Christmas Eve for some items … We won’t talk about the lady grooming trimmer for my lady parts … lol.  TMI moment … Sorry dude the hint was not taken and it was never used hehe.

So I’m making a list to help, Thank you Google Images for my pictures shown below:

Oh how I would love an iPhone

So this is just a WISH it would never come true but you have to have one item on your list totally out there.  It’s nice to dream!

I’ve been seeing these cupcake pop pans everyone I need one!

Thank you Debby for the Cupcake PJ idea.

Dessert Bar Pan looked pretty cool

I so want this K-Cup holder

I would love a Silicone Baking Mat

I’m addicted to these silicone reuse coffee cups.

I so need one more, so when the other 2 are dirty I have a spare one!

I want to redo my cabinets and need a place for my spices. Instead of them falling down on me each time I’m trying to find one I need.

I sent a hint to Rick via email for this cute pink Giraffe purse.

This one also was sent in a hint email. Pink Zebra Purse

I would love a Miche Purse

You know I have a Dooney and Gucci but it seems I get more use out of the more affordable purses.  I’m practical what can I say … lol.

So there you have it some things on my list for Rick.  What is on your list?

Something Sweet … Only One Please

I’m a little blah on something to write about so why not share a recipe … lol.  I made these for our Tuesday dinner friends, the kids of course ate the outside only … hehe.  Thankfully it’s a rare treat around here.

Hope you are having a great week and maybe have something sweet today!