I have the opportunity to go onto Studio 5 again on FRIDAY!!
As exciting as this is, it also has swallowed much of my time the last few days. I am continuing on with my Countdown, but just wanted to make you aware that I will be back shortly! I can't wait to show you what I am creating!!! HINT: It has to do with Recipe organization!! wink wink!
M
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
On the 12th Day
We made some YUMMY Gingersnaps!
My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me. These ACTUALLY stay soft and the dough is REALLY good!
Hope you enjoy!
GINGERSNAPS!
1 1/2 c shortening
2 c sugar
1/2 c molasses
2 eggs
4 tsp baking soda
4 c flour
1 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp vinegar
Cream shortening & sugar. Add molasses & eggs, beat well. Do the rest & mix well, chill, form into balls & roll in sugar, bake 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, don't overbake, I do 9 minutes.
This kind of makes a big recipe, so you can bake & freeze or just freeze the dough for later.
My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me. These ACTUALLY stay soft and the dough is REALLY good!
Hope you enjoy!
GINGERSNAPS!
1 1/2 c shortening
2 c sugar
1/2 c molasses
2 eggs
4 tsp baking soda
4 c flour
1 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp vinegar
Cream shortening & sugar. Add molasses & eggs, beat well. Do the rest & mix well, chill, form into balls & roll in sugar, bake 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, don't overbake, I do 9 minutes.
This kind of makes a big recipe, so you can bake & freeze or just freeze the dough for later.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
On the 11th Day
Okay, so first a winner:
Amelia said...
Thanks for another chance to win!
Congratulations Amelia!
So for the 11th Day ...
I decided to use an idea I got on the Rachel Ray Show a few months back. A guy named Jim came on the show with his daughter Allie to show people how to make these darling pancakes. (Here is a link to his blog: click here)
I was SO impressed by the segment that I thought I would try it. Here is the the link to the segment!
So first I purchased these bottles at my local Bed Bath and Beyond.
Next I tried my best to make them look like above, and I was somewhat successful, but not as great as he is by ANY means!
So I thought I would share a few tips, just in case you want to try it too!
Give yourself PLENTY of time, especially on your first try. I told my boys we were making pancakes, and they got REALLY impatient with me cause I was taking too long!
I just used Bisquick. Make a bigger batch than you normally make. I usually like to make Whole Wheat pancakes for my boys, but I thought, hey today is a fun day right?
I also just used regular food coloring. I thought his idea to use all natural coloring is a great idea though.
BE SURE TO BLEND your pancake mixture REALLY good. Those lumps are a pain in the neck!
Only fill your bottles 3/4 full. The mixture grows as it sits!
Cook on a well med-low heated griddle. It allows the pancakes to cook slowly and not burn :) learned the hard way!
Fill in the border once it sits for a minute. Don't try to turn the border. It is a pain in the neck and my pancakes didn't turn out as well as they did when I filled them in!
Altogether, we had a fun time and the boys loved the pancakes (That includes Adam too!)
Amelia said...
Thanks for another chance to win!
Congratulations Amelia!
So for the 11th Day ...
I decided to use an idea I got on the Rachel Ray Show a few months back. A guy named Jim came on the show with his daughter Allie to show people how to make these darling pancakes. (Here is a link to his blog: click here)
I was SO impressed by the segment that I thought I would try it. Here is the the link to the segment!
So first I purchased these bottles at my local Bed Bath and Beyond.
Next I tried my best to make them look like above, and I was somewhat successful, but not as great as he is by ANY means!
So I thought I would share a few tips, just in case you want to try it too!Give yourself PLENTY of time, especially on your first try. I told my boys we were making pancakes, and they got REALLY impatient with me cause I was taking too long!
I just used Bisquick. Make a bigger batch than you normally make. I usually like to make Whole Wheat pancakes for my boys, but I thought, hey today is a fun day right?
I also just used regular food coloring. I thought his idea to use all natural coloring is a great idea though.
BE SURE TO BLEND your pancake mixture REALLY good. Those lumps are a pain in the neck!
Only fill your bottles 3/4 full. The mixture grows as it sits!
Cook on a well med-low heated griddle. It allows the pancakes to cook slowly and not burn :) learned the hard way!
Fill in the border once it sits for a minute. Don't try to turn the border. It is a pain in the neck and my pancakes didn't turn out as well as they did when I filled them in!
Altogether, we had a fun time and the boys loved the pancakes (That includes Adam too!)
Friday, December 10, 2010
On the 10th Day
With so many fun events the past couple of weeks, I chose to end this week by reading something to my children that is very important to me.
It is called "The Living Christ"This statement, along with the picture above hangs in our home. The statement professes my belief in Jesus Christ and is written by the Prophet of the LDS church and his 12 apostles.
{Just like the same church that existed in the New Testament}.
I get excited, as does everyone else does about this time of the year with so many fun crafty fun things going on. However the most important reasoning for celebrating Christmas lies within it's name ... and that is Christ. I wanted to share my love for the Savior with my two small boys. Although they are young, it is never too early to tell them the stories of Jesus. Regardless of our different beliefs, I felt it important to share the statement tonight. If you would like to read it ... click here
I know he lives! I know he is my Savior, that he atoned for my sins. I know that if we do all we can to follow him, that we will get to live with him again someday.
Merry Christmas
OH and don't forget to leave a comment on the post below to win an issue of the latest Tips and Tricks by CK. I will be picking a winner tomorrow!
It is called "The Living Christ"This statement, along with the picture above hangs in our home. The statement professes my belief in Jesus Christ and is written by the Prophet of the LDS church and his 12 apostles.{Just like the same church that existed in the New Testament}.
I get excited, as does everyone else does about this time of the year with so many fun crafty fun things going on. However the most important reasoning for celebrating Christmas lies within it's name ... and that is Christ. I wanted to share my love for the Savior with my two small boys. Although they are young, it is never too early to tell them the stories of Jesus. Regardless of our different beliefs, I felt it important to share the statement tonight. If you would like to read it ... click here
I know he lives! I know he is my Savior, that he atoned for my sins. I know that if we do all we can to follow him, that we will get to live with him again someday.
Merry Christmas
OH and don't forget to leave a comment on the post below to win an issue of the latest Tips and Tricks by CK. I will be picking a winner tomorrow!
AC Giveaway winner
And the AC Giveaway stuff goes to:
LINDSAY!!
just me and z said...
those tags are DARLING!! I love them! Thanks for sharing your "how-to"!
My daughter is very much into trains. She's 4. She asked Santa for a train for Christmas this year. So I guess mommy has to go shopping again now! :) And I only THOUGHT I was done! ;)
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas
Congratulations Lindsay and be sure to email me your address so I can send you these goodies!
I'll have to do another post later about Day#10, but I thought ... HECK, I have already done 2 contests this week, why don't we do one more to finish off the week? What do you think?
I was given the opportunity to write an article in the latest Tips and Tricks: Stamps and Ink Issue for CK
My article talks mostly about Time saving tricks when it comes to Stamping. 
Be sure to comment for a chance to win a copy of this special issue!
M
LINDSAY!!
just me and z said...
those tags are DARLING!! I love them! Thanks for sharing your "how-to"!
My daughter is very much into trains. She's 4. She asked Santa for a train for Christmas this year. So I guess mommy has to go shopping again now! :) And I only THOUGHT I was done! ;)
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas
Congratulations Lindsay and be sure to email me your address so I can send you these goodies!
I'll have to do another post later about Day#10, but I thought ... HECK, I have already done 2 contests this week, why don't we do one more to finish off the week? What do you think?
I was given the opportunity to write an article in the latest Tips and Tricks: Stamps and Ink Issue for CK
My article talks mostly about Time saving tricks when it comes to Stamping. 
Be sure to comment for a chance to win a copy of this special issue!
M
Thursday, December 9, 2010
On the 9th Day ...
We went to go and see Santa Clause. This is something that Adam and I have done through our growing up, and so I thought that I would continue the tradition. 
Page printed in the 2009 December of Creating Keepsakes Magazine (and the new Everyday Moments special issue!)
This page displayed the first year Bryson saw Santa. Last year I wasn't very excited about our picture. It was just a snapshot from our ward (congregation) church Christmas party.
I wish it had been a little better, considering it was Chad's first Christmas, however at least we have a picture with Santa :)
And now, for Today's picture ... which I am super excited about!
Bryson and Chad loved every minute, and especially since Santa gave them both a sucker!
Page printed in the 2009 December of Creating Keepsakes Magazine (and the new Everyday Moments special issue!)This page displayed the first year Bryson saw Santa. Last year I wasn't very excited about our picture. It was just a snapshot from our ward (congregation) church Christmas party.
I wish it had been a little better, considering it was Chad's first Christmas, however at least we have a picture with Santa :)And now, for Today's picture ... which I am super excited about!
Bryson and Chad loved every minute, and especially since Santa gave them both a sucker!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Winner, and 6th day tags!
So I PROMISED that I would be telling you about these darling tags I made to go a top my 12-Days of Christmas bags. Well here is what they look like. 
Kinda fun eh?
Now I know you are all wondering, how can I make them myself? WELL Today I am a guest blogger on Creating Keepsakes Blog! I thought it would be a wonderful idea to give back to all you wonderful and creative people and give you all the opportunity to download the pdf file to make these tags. The 12 days of Christmas is such a wonderful activity to really give to someone in need, so I really encourage you all to do it, even if you don't use my tag template :) click here to access CK's blog and to download the tags.
And now for another really exciting giveaway ... American Crafts has teamed up with me to give you all a special treat! It will be a sweet giveaway of their new Christmas Line by Elizabeth Kartchner.
Please be sure to comment and I will be picking a winner by Friday Morning.
As for the winner of Everyday Memories ... It is {drum-roll please}
michelle said...
I love all the family time- extended and immediate. Decorating the tree, baking cookies, exchanging gifts.....all the traditions that bring the family together. Plus, all the beautiful pictures that come out of it!
Email me michelle so I can get you your issue of Everyday Memories! Congrats!
And for the 8th day of Christmas, we will be making this DARLING Gingerbread Choo Choo Train {As Bryce would call it}.
He has a fetish with trains lately, so I figured he would be more excited about the train than the house ... And lets all remember that my kids are both under 2 years old ... WHAT am I thinking :)
Happy Holidays!
M
Kinda fun eh?Now I know you are all wondering, how can I make them myself? WELL Today I am a guest blogger on Creating Keepsakes Blog! I thought it would be a wonderful idea to give back to all you wonderful and creative people and give you all the opportunity to download the pdf file to make these tags. The 12 days of Christmas is such a wonderful activity to really give to someone in need, so I really encourage you all to do it, even if you don't use my tag template :) click here to access CK's blog and to download the tags.
And now for another really exciting giveaway ... American Crafts has teamed up with me to give you all a special treat! It will be a sweet giveaway of their new Christmas Line by Elizabeth Kartchner.
Please be sure to comment and I will be picking a winner by Friday Morning.As for the winner of Everyday Memories ... It is {drum-roll please}
michelle said...
I love all the family time- extended and immediate. Decorating the tree, baking cookies, exchanging gifts.....all the traditions that bring the family together. Plus, all the beautiful pictures that come out of it!
Email me michelle so I can get you your issue of Everyday Memories! Congrats!
And for the 8th day of Christmas, we will be making this DARLING Gingerbread Choo Choo Train {As Bryce would call it}.
He has a fetish with trains lately, so I figured he would be more excited about the train than the house ... And lets all remember that my kids are both under 2 years old ... WHAT am I thinking :) Happy Holidays!
M
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