It’s the first day of my Christmas break from teaching. So as tradition declares, it’s my day to make the easiest fudge recipe ever- and it’s so good!
Thanks to Rachael Ray for this wonderful treat!
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=824
The turkey corn chili on this page is also wonderful. I make a big bowl of it every year to give my dad for Christmas!
http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=862
Enjoy your day of cooking too!
Melissa
What you need:
paint roller with cardboard center
black buttons/beads for eyes, buttons down front
wooden plug
buttons, lace, wings, to decorate as you wish
To make:
cut paint roller to desired length
paint wooden plug in desired color
hot glue halo, wings, buttons etc.
makes a great ornament or tree topper
want a simple idea for a beautiful ornament that even the kids can help you with?
What you need:
small round hoop, circle, or other wreath shape (can be wooden, styr
ofoam, etc)
1″ wide ribbon in color of your choice approx 2 yards
assorted buttons- all one color or assorted colors, both look go
od
silicone or tacky glue
Step 1. wrap wreath with ribbon, glue in place, wait until dry to continue
Step 2. glue buttons in random order around the wreath shape
Step 3. tie a bow from extra ribbon and glue on for decoration and hanger
Step 4. Hang your beautiful ornament on the tree for all to enjoy!
Other ideas:
glue on lavender or other herbs for a sweet smelling ornament you can use all year
costume jewelery, or broken/missing earrings, etc also make a great wreath ornie
Birthday party suppliesIs your child having a birthday party? Be prepared with the birthday party supplies you will need to have that perfect party. Plan the perfect party for him by following these tips:
1. Find the perfect theme. Try to pattern it after your child’ interests or hobbies. Does he like sports? Racecars? Harry Potter? If he likes Sponge Bob, for example, make it a Bikini Bottom party! Figure it out and follow from there.
2. Make your invites interesting by incorporating your party’s theme.
3. Make sure you have fun games and big prizes for the winners.
4. Make your food easy to eat, and if possible, mess free. You will thank yourself when cleanup time comes.
5. What’s a party without music? Ask your son about what CDs to play to provide the right atmosphere.
6. Prepare a few extra loot bags for surprise guests. That way everybody will be able to bring something home.
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons for me. I love it when the leaves turn rustic brown and carpet the streets. I also love the colors of pumpkin stands that line the roadsides in our areas. The climate is also agreeable.
That is why I decided to bring fall into our house. We hired an interior designer to include a fall home décor theme to our current interior look, which she executed perfectly. I now find our home to be beautiful and relaxing. Friends who come over are impressed with our home’s refurbished look.
The Christmas season is a festive time that most people look forward too. Each year many families drag out heavy boxes stuffed with Christmas decorations. Though people usually save their decorations to use year after year; many struggle over whether to purchase a real tree or a fake tree.
These days it’s important to be environmentally conscious. One may wonder whether that fake tree in their Christmas home décor is better than a real pine tree. But there are downsides to both types of trees.
Many of the “needles” on the fake trees are made of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, which is a major source of dioxins. Even worse, PVC is often stabilized with lead, which can pollute your home as the fake tree ages.
There’s nothing more beautiful than a front porch adorned with pots filled with brightly-colored flowers. When planning your summer porch set up make sure to use cedar planters for your flowers. If you live in an area where insects are problematic you can naturally protect your plants using cedar products.
Cedar wood is a natural insect repellent that also resists rotting and fungal attack. Cedar also is a wonderful aromatic. The same natural oils that repel insects also provide a pleasing smell.
OK, it’s that time of year. Time to start reducing inventory so we have room for new items for 2009. Check out our sale category button to see great sales on Fall and Halloween, dollar deals and more. Prices are reduced up to 70% off, so get them while you can!
My brother recently got back from a year-long tour in Iraq. We missed him horribly and were so excited to have him back home. A couple of weeks before he arrived home my mom and I decided we would redecorate his room for him. We thought it would be really cool to follow a patriotic theme.
We started by hiring a local artist to paint a mural of the American flag on the wall. Next we found a throw rug with a bald-headed eagle embroidered on it. Then we replaced his boyhood curtains with more masculine navy blue ones. We even found light switch covers that matched out patriotic home decor theme. When he got back he couldn’t believe it! I knew he would love it.
Household odds and ends like bottle caps and wine corks that would normally just get thrown away can be used and recycled by making craft projects. Craft projects are a great way for parents and kids to bond while learning new art skills. For younger kids it’s best to start out with a simple activity. One suggestion is to make a pumpkin magnet. This is a timely suggestion since Halloween is right around the corner.
Here’s what you need:
• Bottle Caps
• Orange pipe cleaners
• Green pipe cleaners
• Black seed beads
• An adhesive-backed magnet
• Glue
Directions:
1. Bend the orange pipe cleaner into a zigzag shape and then gather the folded edges together.
2. Stick on side of the folded edges so they catch on the inside of the bottle cap.
3. Stick the other folded edges inside the opposite side of the bottle cap.
4. Fluff the center part of the pipe cleaner to make it look like a rounded pumpkin.
5. Cut a 1-inch piece of the green pipe cleaner and stick it in the top of the pumpkin like a stem.
6. Cut two small leafs out of felt and glue them near the stem.
7. Use black seed beads to form the eyes, nose, and mouth.
8. Stick a small piece of the magnet strip on the back of the pipe cleaner.
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