tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86980254266510317022024-03-18T02:26:33.843-06:00Simply This and that Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00517161433899552727noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8698025426651031702.post-6621778568020490882013-05-16T07:30:00.000-06:002013-05-16T07:30:02.106-06:00Baked Lemon Donuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm a huge fan of citrus especially in a dessert form. These lemon donuts are light and fluffy and are covered with a lemon glaze<span style="font-size: large;"> that will complet<span style="font-size: large;">ely sati<span style="font-size: large;">sf<span style="font-size: large;">y</span> any citrus crav<span style="font-size: large;">ing</span>. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'<span style="font-size: large;">m loving <span style="font-size: large;">this</span> donut pan<span style="font-size: large;">. It makes baking donuts so much easier and in my mind makes the do<span style="font-size: large;">nuts semi hea<span style="font-size: large;">lthier, right? <span style="font-size: large;">Okay, <span style="font-size: large;">probably not<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've found that by putting the dough in a pastry bag like this, will make it easier to divide the dough<span style="font-size: large;"> in the pan.</span></span><br />
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</div>
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1/2 cup granulated sugar</div>
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1 teaspoon baking powcer</div>
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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1/4 teaspoon salt</div>
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1 egg</div>
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6 oz. container lemon Greek yogurt</div>
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1/3 cup canola oil</div>
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1/3 cup milk</div>
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zest of one lemon</div>
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1 cup confectioners sugar</div>
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juice of one lemon</div>
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease donut pan with cooking spray.</div>
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In medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</div>
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In a small bowl, whisk together egg, yogurt, oil milk and lemon zest. Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.</div>
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Divide batter evenly into donut cups, filling each cup about half full. Bake for 10-15 minutes. </div>
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Remove from oven and cool donuts on a cooling rack for a few minutes. While cooling make the glaze.</div>
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Whisk together the confectioners sugar and lemon juice until it's a thin glaze. Drizzle glaze on donuts.</div>
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Yield: 12 donuts</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe adapted from <a href="http://www.barbarabakes.com/2012/01/baked-lemon-donuts/" target="_blank">Barbara Bakes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While b<span style="font-size: large;">rowsing through the craft store last week, I came across th<span style="font-size: large;">ese darling flower<span style="font-size: large;"> shaped charger plates. </span></span>They c<span style="font-size: large;">ome in a variety of bright f<span style="font-size: large;">un color<span style="font-size: large;">s. I decided to turn the<span style="font-size: large;">m <span style="font-size: large;">into some cake stands that I could use for par<span style="font-size: large;">ties<span style="font-size: large;"> or</span> family get togethers</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">The<span style="font-size: large;">y're so simple to put together. Here's what you'll need:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1: Spray paint your candlestick holders.<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I chose a metallic silver to go with the bright colored charger plates. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 2: Once the candlesticks are dry,<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">place some glue around the top</span></span> ring of the candlestick. <span style="font-size: large;">Wait a couple min<span style="font-size: large;">utes<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 3: Turn the charger plate upside down and place the candlestick with glue in the middle of the backside o<span style="font-size: large;">f the plate. Let it dry.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you<span style="font-size: large;"> ha<span style="font-size: large;">ve a fun st<span style="font-size: large;">and to display all your goodies<span style="font-size: large;">! I'm us<span style="font-size: large;">ing mine for my daughters birthday party this weekend.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's another simple gift idea for a teacher or anyone really. I found this cute container at Micheals and filled it with some note cards, a cute pen, a pad of paper and rubber stamp that all had my sons teachers initial of her last name on them</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">We're also going to add her favorite treat in there as well. To add a little more cuteness to it, I added a clip on flower to the front of the basket.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I love the bright and cheery colors!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With teacher appreciation week just around the corner and the end of the school year coming to an end, here's another simple gift to give. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got these darling pencils and notepad<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>in the dollar <span style="font-size: large;">section at Micheals</span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Teachers are always in need of pencils<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> and paper!</span> Tie them all toge<span style="font-size: large;">ther with some fun ribbon and a tag,</span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">or note from your child</span> <span style="font-size: large;">and you've got a simple but useful gift.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of year when school is coming to an end and we're all trying to come up with a little something to show our appreciation to all those fabulous teachers. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Besides having to start over on the blanket the first time, it really didn't take that long to sew the blanket. I'm excited at how well it <span style="font-size: large;">turned out <span style="font-size: large;">and can't wait </span></span>to make more for quick<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>baby gifts</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been such a great week here! The weather has been warm and has felt like Spring! <span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">l</span></span>ove spending more time outside with the kids.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">We even cleaned and organized both garages</span>,<span style="font-size: large;"> not my favorite thing to do but it feels so good to have that done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a quick treat to make so you can spend more time outside! All you need for this chocolate goodie is coconut and a giant sized Symphony candy bar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take the coconut and spread it onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next take your chocolate bar and break it into pieces then melt either in the microwave or on the stove top. I get a pot and fill it half way with water and let the water warm up. After the water is warm I place the chocolate in a glass bowl and set it on top of the pot of water and let the chocolate melt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix the coconut and chocolate toge<span style="font-size: large;">ther <span style="font-size: large;">until all coco<span style="font-size: large;">nut is covered. Scoop onto wax paper or into mini cupcake liners.</span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add a <span style="font-size: large;">C</span>adbury egg to make tasty birds nests.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">These would be great treats for Easter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the first time in a while the sun has been shining and it'<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> gotten me super excited for Spring and to get the kids back outside playing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the Silhouette, it made this project a breeze. After cutting the burlap into the shape I wanted, I chose various fabrics and ironed Heat N Bond to the back of the fabric. I used the Silhouette to cut out the letters a<span style="font-size: large;">nd bunn<span style="font-size: large;">ie<span style="font-size: large;">s then <span style="font-size: large;">i<span style="font-size: large;">roned them to the burlap. <span style="font-size: large;">T</span>o hang the <span style="font-size: large;">banner, </span>I <span style="font-size: large;">h</span>ot glued a pom pom ribbon to the burl<span style="font-size: large;">ap</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">then added a couple white pom poms to the bunnies for their tails.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a <span style="font-size: large;">mother and former </span>preschool teacher, I'm always on the lookout for great activities that will help children learn to recognize letters <span style="font-size: large;">in</span> the alphabet and their sounds. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> In preschool w<span style="font-size: large;">e focus a lot on this<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">,</span> so </span></span>I'm <span style="font-size: large;">excited to share</span></span></span> th<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">e</span> Alp<span style="font-size: large;">ha<span style="font-size: large;">bet <span style="font-size: large;">Box <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made</span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for the fun part<span style="font-size: large;">,</span> <span style="font-size: large;">g</span>athering a bunch of small objects to go with each letter</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">You can find a lot just laying around the house bu<span style="font-size: large;">t you can a<span style="font-size: large;">lso find some on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72536691/grab-bag-of-charms-trinkets-nic-nacs" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">E</span>tsy</a>, <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C895%2C865&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1361317027881" target="_blank">Lakeshore Learning</a></span></span>,<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>the dollar store<span style="font-size: large;">, or a party supply store. <span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">tried to <span style="font-size: large;">get<span style="font-size: large;"> a<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">least 6 objects fo<span style="font-size: large;">r each letter. Some letters like X are harder to find</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">that many objects for.<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>For this letter I fou<span style="font-size: large;">nd objects that had <span style="font-size: large;">the letter x in them</span></span> like</span> <span style="font-size: large;">ax, fox, <span style="font-size: large;">b</span>ox<span style="font-size: large;">, wax.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Her<span style="font-size: large;">e is an example <span style="font-size: large;">of the obj<span style="font-size: large;">ects for the letter B. I'm excited to keep add<span style="font-size: large;">ing <span style="font-size: large;">objects to the dr<span style="font-size: large;">awers because it's <span style="font-size: large;"></span> fun <span style="font-size: large;">for the kids to </span> open each drawer and see what's in there!</span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Valentines Day is just a few days away so if you<span style="font-size: large;">'re still looking for a Valentine to give,</span> here's a simple but oh so sweet on<span style="font-size: large;">e</span>. Who wou<span style="font-size: large;">ld<span style="font-size: large;">n'</span></span>t love a Granny B's frosted sugar cookie? All that pink frosting on a super soft sugar cookie! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year on Valentine's Day I like to surprise my kids with a treat, so this year I'm taking an easier route <span style="font-size: large;">with</span> these premade</span> <span style="font-size: large;">sugar cookies.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">They would make great treats to give at your kids classroom parties as well.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">You can download the tag below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's another gift idea to give to a friend, teacher, neighbor, or that special someone in your life. It's super easy to put together and filled with some yummy Hershey's<span style="font-size: large;"> Chocolate Hugs a<span style="font-size: large;">nd Kisse<span style="font-size: large;">s.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used Crystal Light containers like this one and just peeled off the outside paper then decorated it with scrapbook paper. Add a tag and fill with the chocolate th<span style="font-size: large;">en tied it with some tulle. See, super easy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here's a simple gift idea to give<span style="font-size: large;"> to</span> that special someone, friend, teacher, neighbor, etc. All you need <span style="font-size: large;">is a jar<span style="font-size: large;"> and some</span> treats to go inside<span style="font-size: large;">. Add some <span style="font-size: large;">embellish<span style="font-size: large;">ments along with<span style="font-size: large;"> the tag,<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> (found at the end of this post)</span> and you'll have a sweet <span style="font-size: large;">Valentine <span style="font-size: large;">to give<span style="font-size: large;"> to that special one in your li<span style="font-size: large;">fe</span></span></span></span>.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anytime you can have chocolate and peanut butter together, it's going to be good!</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Here's a simple treat that everyone can enjoy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 box of Chocolate Chex Cereal<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup <span style="font-size: large;">l</span>ight corn syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup <span style="font-size: large;">c</span></span>hunky peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 bag M&M's</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Mix the cereal and M&M's together in a large bowl. <span style="font-size: large;">Set aside.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Mix the corn syrup<span style="font-size: large;"> and </span>sugar together in a medium sauce pan. Heat until it<span style="font-size: large;"> begins to bubble</span>. Add <span style="font-size: large;">peanut butter and stir <span style="font-size: large;">until it's all incorpor<span style="font-size: large;">ted.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 box of Chocolate Chex Cereal </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 cup light corn syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 cup chunky peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 bag M&M's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mix the cereal and M&M's together in a large bowl. Set aside. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Mix the corn syrup<span style="font-size: small;"> and </span>sugar<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>together
in a medium sauce pan<span style="font-size: small;">.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">H</span>eat until the sugar
is dissolved and it<span style="font-size: small;"> begins to bubbl<span style="font-size: small;">e</span></span>. Stir in <span style="font-size: small;">the pe<span style="font-size: small;">anut butter and mix until it's all incorporated.</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Pour syrup mixture over cerea<span style="font-size: small;">l and M<span style="font-size: small;">&</span>M's</span>. Stir until all the mix is coated with the syrup mixture.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Enjoy! Store in airtight container or a Ziploc bag.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a cold and snowy weekend so I stayed inside and got started on some Valentine's crafts. Here's a simple pennant that literally took minuets to make.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Materials needed:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">scrap paper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">chip pennants-<span style="font-size: small;">I got these at the craft store but you could just use cardboard cut out in the pennant shape</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">glue</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ribbon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Silhouette or Cricut machine-optional</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trace pennant onto paper. Cut out then glue to chip pennant. Add decorative accents and letters. I used glu<span style="font-size: large;">e dots to attach the chip pennants to the ri<span style="font-size: large;">bbon. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's only 4 more days until the big day and I'm just finishing up gifts for the<span style="font-size: large;"> kids </span>teachers and neighbors. I also just mailed out the last of our Christmas cards<span style="font-size: large;">. </span>Yep, I'm a little behind this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because I've left thing<span style="font-size: large;">s t<span style="font-size: large;">o the last minute,<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">we</span> needed some quick but fun gifts to give neighbors a<span style="font-size: large;">nd the kids teachers. Here are four simple gifts that were sparked <span style="font-size: large;">by other creative indi<span style="font-size: large;">viduals. (Thank goodness for Pinterest).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fall I went to Swiss Days and came across a booth called Lemon Poppy. They were selling the most darling recipe books. The photos in the books make you want to lick the pages because the food looks so yummy! I bought a few of the "When Life Gives You Christmas" recipe books along with the polka dotted dish to give to friends this Christmas. Then wrapped them up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Go check out Lemon Poppy Inc. <a href="http://alieisenach.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. While your there, read Ali's story about how she started Lemon Poppy, she's truly inspiring!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The Santa plate is just a plastic plate from the dollar store. (They came 2/$1.00) Add<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>vinyl lettering then<span style="font-size: large;"> put in</span> a yum<span style="font-size: large;">my </span>cookie mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The peppermint sugar scrub idea and tag came from <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/11/peppermint-candy-cane-sugar-scrub.html" target="_blank">The Idea Room</a>.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">She also has a few other sugar scrub<span style="font-size: large;"> recipes</span> that I love!</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Make the peppermint sugar scrub then put it in some kind of jar. I also added a pair of soft red and white socks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite ways to give gifts are in gable boxes. There are so many possibilities to decorating them.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I used these green and red gable boxes to put the sugar scrub and socks in.</span> <br />
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1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />1 cup unsalted butter; at room temperature</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp mint extract<br />
15-20 drops green food coloring<br />
1/2 bag of Andes Creme De Menthe baking chips<br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here's a last minute Christmas wreath that I put together today. It's been one of those days where I have a ton of errands to run but don't feel like going anywhere so I stayed home and made a mess in my craft room instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a white foam wreath form and wrapped it with 3 different colors of burlap. Added some rolled felt flowers and made a JOY banner out of Christmas paper with the help of the Silhouette. The O in joy is made from a couple of limbs that I cut from a fake tree garland and just twisted them into a circle and added some ribbon<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every day I'm on the hunt for some kind of activity to keep my little guy entertained. He's so busy moving from one thing to the next, especially if it involves climbing</span>. <span style="font-size: large;">With the other kids in school all day, I<span style="font-size: large;">'<span style="font-size: large;">m lucky to have a</span></span> lot of playing time with him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a go fishing activity that he could do now as well as when he gets older.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">E</span>ach fish contain<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> a small super strong magnet in the head to make it easier to catch with the larger magnet hook <span style="font-size: large;">that's on the </span>pole.</span> <br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I was going to wait and give this to him for Christmas but I couldn't wait. As soon as he woke from his nap, we went fishing!! (Opps, I didn't even take the time to comb his hair for the picture). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Materials needed:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Variety of fabrics</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Fish <span style="font-size: large;">template-found <span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/fish/images/toddler-fish-template.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232;">HERE</span></a><span id="goog_690183038"></span><span id="goog_690183039"></span></span> </span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sewing <span style="font-size: large;">machine</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Poly Fil- <span style="font-size: small;">I used one bag for 10 fish</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Magnets-<span style="font-size: small;">(I used Super Magnets for inside the fish and larger regular magnets for the hook on the pole).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wooden dowel-<span style="font-size: small;">What ever length you want</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Paint-<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">for painting wooden dowel, op<span style="font-size: small;">tional</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">String- <span style="font-size: small;">I used bakers twine but any kind of string would work</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">*After choosing your fabrics, trace the fish template onto the wrong side of the fabric. You'll need 2 pieces for each fish. Then cut each fish out and place right sides together for sewing. </span> </span> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To make the magnetic hook, you'll need a piece of scrap fabric, a large magnet, string, hot glue and ribbon. Tie one end of the string to the magnet. You could always glue the string to the magnet as well. Wrap the fabric around the magnet and hot glue fabric together. This is so the little ones can't get the magnet out. Then tie a ribbon around the bunched fabric and tie the other end of the string to the pole.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's that time of year when <span style="font-size: large;">kitchens <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">begin to fill with</span> the aroma of</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">sweet goo<span style="font-size: large;">dies being</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">baked. </span>Gingersnap cookies<span style="font-size: large;"> have always reminded me of my <span style="font-size: large;">great-grandmother. She<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">kept</span> cookies in a bread box that sat on her kitchen counter<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> and</span> <span style="font-size: large;">g</span>inger<span style="font-size: large;">snap cookies were <span style="font-size: large;">one of <span style="font-size: large;">her favorites<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">, so this</span> is <span style="font-size: large;">w<span style="font-size: large;">h<span style="font-size: large;">ere my love of these cookies began</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>. Something about the smell of molasses brings those childhood memories back. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">T<span style="font-size: large;">his <span style="font-size: large;">soft gingersnap cookie is <span style="font-size: large;">perfect for those holid<span style="font-size: large;">ay <span style="font-size: large;">parties<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">or maybe to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve<span style="font-size: large;">. Pretty sure he'll love them!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. In a large bowl, cre<span style="font-size: small;">am together the butter and 1 cup <span style="font-size: small;">sugar until light and flu<span style="font-size: small;">ffy. Beat in the egg. S<span style="font-size: small;">tir in the water and <span style="font-size: small;">molasses<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the wet mixture. <span style="font-size: small;">Shape dough into balls and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place<span style="font-size: small;"> the <span style="font-size: small;">dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet<span style="font-size: small;"> and flatten slightly. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you know me, you know that I LOVE cookies<span style="font-size: large;">! I also love the fl<span style="font-size: large;">av<span style="font-size: large;">o</span>r combination of chocolate and or<span style="font-size: large;">ange</span></span></span>. Have you seen the new chocolate orange M&M's? They taste like those chocolate sticks with the orange jelly inside<span style="font-size: large;"> or those <span style="font-size: large;">cho<span style="font-size: large;">colat<span style="font-size: large;">e oranges with the wedge<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">pi<span style="font-size: large;">eces</span></span></span>,</span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">YUM YUM!!<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">discovered them through a friend<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">and went right out to Wa<span style="font-size: large;">l Mart a<span style="font-size: large;">nd picked up a few ba<span style="font-size: large;">gs</span>. I </span></span>knew immediat<span style="font-size: large;">el</span>y that I wanted to bake them into a scrumptious cookie.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The end result was <span style="font-size: large;">some </span>good <span style="font-size: large;">chocolate </span>cookies devoured by<span style="font-size: large;"> my daughters group of f<span style="font-size: large;">rie<span style="font-size: large;">nds<span style="font-size: large;">. (okay<span style="font-size: large;">, I ate a few also)</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Orange M&M Cookie<span style="font-size: large;">s</span> </span></div>
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3/4 cup butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)</div>
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3/4 cup granulated sugar</div>
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar</div>
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1 large egg</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div>
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</div>
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</div>
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1 teaspoon salt</div>
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1 bag chocolate orange M&M's- or any kind of M&M would be great!! (save some to add to tops of cookies)</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them, set aside. </div>
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer until will blended.</div>
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Beat in egg and vanilla. Scrape down sides of bowl to make sure everything is blended well.</div>
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In medium bowl, stir flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.</div>
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Add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture. Stir in <u>most</u> of the M&M's. </div>
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Place heaping tablespoons of cookie dough about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. </div>
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Press a few M&M's into the tops of each cookie. </div>
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Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Store in air tight container.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing like a spur of the moment project. With today being the first day of December, and the little ones now asking<span style="font-size: large;">, </span>how many days until Christmas, I thought it would be fun to have a countdown of some sorts and this is what I came up with thanks to <span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-advents-countdown-clipboard.html" target="_blank">Eighteen 25</a></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just happened to have a small clipboard and used my Silhouette to make the number cards.<span style="font-size: large;"> For</span> instructions on this <span style="font-size: large;">fun Christmas countdown<span style="font-size: large;"> go <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-advents-countdown-clipboard.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know it's not summer anymore, but I <span style="font-size: large;">have</span> to share one of my favorite tomato dishes that I think is yummy any time of the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been 2 months now that we've been doing a food challenge where we stay away from sugar and processed foods. <span style="font-size: large;">A couple weeks into the challenge my friend shared this <span style="font-size: large;">tom<span style="font-size: large;">a<span style="font-size: large;">to recipe<span style="font-size: large;"> and I<span style="font-size: large;">'m loving it! Seriously, <span style="font-size: large;">I eat it <span style="font-size: large;">all the time!!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a great side dish to any meal or just to snack on during the day. It only takes minutes to put together and has a wonderful<span style="font-size: large;"> fresh</span> flavor<span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 large package of cherry or grape tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Handful of fresh basil</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite things about the weather getting cooler is that I <span style="font-size: large;">can start making yummy</span> soups for dinner. <span style="font-size: large;">This makes me so happy!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every <span style="font-size: large;">Halloween, so<span style="font-size: large;">me of </span>our neighbors gather together <span style="font-size: large;">outside at a <span style="font-size: large;">home for dinner and everyone brings a so<span style="font-size: large;">up<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> to share<span style="font-size: large;">. It's heaven to sample each of the soups. This year I found a reci<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">pe</span> for<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> a </span>turkey and wild rice soup bu<span style="font-size: large;">t changed it up a bit and used <span style="font-size: large;">chicken instead. It's a winner in my book and we'll be making <span style="font-size: large;">it ofte<span style="font-size: large;">n this winte<span style="font-size: large;">r. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chicken and Wild Rice Soup</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(adapted from <a href="http://lindseysluscious.blogspot.com/2011/11/tired-of-turkey-yet-try-this.html" target="_blank">Lindsey's Luscious</a>)
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<span style="font-size: small;">9<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>cups chicken stock</span><span style="font-size: small;"> + a possible 1 cup chicken stock f<span style="font-size: small;">or later</span><br />8 oz. uncooked wild rice</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />1 tablespoon olive oil</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />1 medium onion, chopped</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />2 celery ribs, diced</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />2 carrots, diced</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />1/2 teaspoon pepper</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />2 tablespoons chicken soup base<span style="font-size: small;">-(I used Better Than<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Bouillon brand<span style="font-size: small;">. Instead of a bouillon cu<span style="font-size: small;">be it's a paste)</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />4 tablespoons butter</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />1/2 cup all-purpose flour</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />2 cups half-and-half </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />2 cups diced cooked chicken</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped</span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />salt and pepper to taste</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Add nine cups of stock and the
uncooked wild rice to a crock pot set to high. In a large skillet over
medium heat, add the olive oil and saute onion, celery and carrots until
onion is transparent. Season with the black pepper,
and add the sauteed veggies to the crock pot. Stir in the chicken soup
base. Cook on high for 3-4 hours (or on low for 6-8 hours) until the
wild rice and veggies are tender.</span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />In a skillet over medium heat,
melt 1/2 stick of butter. Whisk in the flour, and cook for a minute or
two. Gradually add the half-and-half, whisking constantly. Once thickened and completely smooth, add the white sauce to
the crock pot and stir to combine. Add the chicken and the parsley (and another cup of stock if you prefer a thinner soup), and cook on
high for another 20 minutes or until heated through.</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Halloween being 2 days away, I decided last minute to whip up a little something that the kids could give their teachers. It was super easy and quick. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All you need is any kind of some small container, ribbon, glue dots, and candy. I made the labels in photo shop using this free printable from <span style="background-color: #f1c232;"><span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://www.peoniesandpoppyseeds.com/2011/10/free-halloween-party-printables.html" target="_blank">Peonies and Poppyseeds</a></span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">They have a lot of fun ideas that you should go and check out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">See I told you, super easy. This is a fun gift for teachers or anyone else for that matter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Haunting!!</span><br />
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