So Close

Unfortunately, I'm just not ready. Between the Thanksgiving trip and the illness, I feel as though it's a half-Christmas this year. I've missed the baking, scurrying about, and the general yule-tide cheer.

But instead of lamenting the lack of time, I am going to go with the flow and enjoy. My family and friends know that I love them and I try to give to them all year long.

So, come Christmas, birthday, and New Year's. May the season be bright!

disclaimer: This does not mean that I won't rush out to the stores today. ;)

Enjoy :)
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Another Easy Christmas Treat

If you haven't had these yet, get thee to the grocery!









Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

6-oz package of semisweet chocolate morsels
6-oz package of butterscotch chips
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or peanuts
3 oz can of chow-mein noodles

Instructions:
1. Melt one 6-oz package semisweet chocolate morsels and one 6-oz package butterscotch chips together in a double boiler over low heat.
2. Let mixture cool before folding in a half-cup coarsely chopped walnuts and a 3-oz can chow-mein noodles.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and refrigerate until hard.

Sometimes I add marshmellows and m&m's!! Yummy!

:) Enjoy!

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Sickie

It's been quite a weekend for me. I had hoped to spend Friday night on a very special date night and Saturday with some friends making the season jolly. In addition to the last minute shopping that I wanted to do. :)

Unfortunately, fate had other plans for me. I began to get a sore throat on Thursday night, and by Saturday morning, I could hardly swallow.

So, off to the doctor I went and came back with prescriptions to treat my strep throat. Yep, I said it. It was nasty stuff.

Luckily, the meds have been fabulous and I am well on the way to happy, healthy holiday!

How is your Christmas shopping coming?

:) Enjoy!

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Easy Christmas Treat

If you haven't made Puppy Chow, then you are in for a real treat! It's crunchy, sweet goodness combined with some milk makes anyone's night a little nicer!









Puppy Chow Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
9 cups Crispix cereal (any flavor except Chocolate)
1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

2. Microwave for one minute then stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Stir well.

3. Place the 9 cups of Crispix cereal in a very large bowl.

4. Pour the peanut butter-chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss evenly, making sure all the cereal gets a good covering.

5. Place powdered sugar in large bag and add cereal mixture. Shake to cover each piece well.

Enjoy! :)

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Scan and Save! (iPhone app)

This whole week has pretty much been dedicated to my Christmas list. Of course you know how the shops are right now- CRAZY!!

But I've discovered a new iPhone application to save time and money. It's called Pic2Shop. And it's FREE!




















It's a barcode scanner which shows other prices for the same item. It is brilliant! You basically take a photo of the barcode and this app finds the item from other vendors and offers a price comparison.

It's love baby!

Enjoy! :)

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November Goals

Goal time! I was actually pleased that I accomplished so many of my (ahem, few) goals.

Here's the details.

Personal Development:
1. Continue to use coupons and seek out good deals.- DONE- I think I'll keep this on the list.
2. Make a new recipe and blog it.- Oopsie- I'm really not sure why this didn't get done, hmm...

Clean/Organization/Decorate:
1. Move sofa table into family room.- DONE- And I have a picture! I'm so happy with it.
2. List a few items on ebay.- DONE- It was just in time for Christmas.

Class:
1. Continue to complete assignments.- Only 50% of this was completed, but I'm happy with that.

Next up, December!!

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I'm Back from Vacation!

Sorry I've been away from the good ole blog, but I've been on vacation in France and England. We left on Thanksgiving, so I ate this for Turkey day








It was good, but it just wasn't Thanksgiving, ya know?

Anyway, pictures, and of course stories, will come soon!

:) Enjoy!

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