Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Elf On The Shelf

fun starts tomorrow...

I cannot wait!

Available from Pottery Barn Kids

If your elf is anything like ours (her name is "Cutie Pie"), then he (or she) gets into quite a bit of mischief during December...

Not sure what to do with your Elf?

Go to Blossom Bunkhouse

for a list of 101 ideas.

Here are a few of my favorites...

Naughty Little Elf!

Snow Angel on the Kitchen Counter!

Elf Panty Raid!!!

Date Night With Barbie!

Gone Fishin'!

Game Night in the Playroom!

And if you decide that your elf is a girl (like ours), don't forget to purchase this stinkin' cute little "Claus Couture" Elf Skirt

from Amazon

Where oh where,

will our little elf show up?

Time will tell!!!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Oh Tannenbaum Trifle

Came across this on

Pinterest

and just had to share!!!

Yes, it's true...

I will try

ANYTHING with

Gold Edible Glitter

on it.

TDF!!!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Calling Santa!

Every Mother's threat

this time of year!

from Femail Creations

This is

so fun!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Fun in the Snow!

Sometimes I wish I lived

in a snowy part of the country,

so that I could try making

something like this:

"Colored Glass"

This idea came from Hurrayic

Thank you for sharing such a messy,

yet imaginative idea!

You need:
water balloons
food coloring
plastic bag(s)
cookie sheet with sides
newspapers or old towels
scissors
old clothing that you don't mind getting dirty
snow boots, coats & gloves (for after)

WORD OF CAUTION:

This is a messy craft!

Food coloring will stain, so do this with newspaper,

wear old clothes you don't mind getting dirty and make sure you wipe your hands before touching those clean walls!

Or better yet, do parts of this outside in the cold.

Add no more than 1 drop of food coloring, any more than one drop & you'll have a mess on your hands!

Fill balloons with water & tie them closed...

Put the water balloons into a ziplock freezer bag

(this helps avoid any freezer disaster clean up)

and freeze over night...

Put on some old clothes, remove the rubber balloons from your rocks & place them n a cookie tray (you may want to do this outside to prevent melting. And start having fun with your new "colored rocks"!

So fun...

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Gingerbread Party!

The very talented Jenny Keller

from Jenny Cookies

created this fabulous

Gingerbread Party!

You may recognize the "North Pole" cupcakes from yesterday's post. I was just so darn smitten with this whole party, I just couldn't resist sharing all of Jenny's fabulousness!

Sugar Rimmed Hot Chocolate mugs... nice!

Love these Mason Jar lids...

I wonder where she got them?

Any ideas, email me :o)

Gingerbread shaped PB&J... GENIUS!

Nicely done Jenny,

I am inspired!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Holiday Dessert Inspiration

Fa, la, la, la, la...

and a yum, yum, yum!

Aren't these "North Pole" cupcakes

from Jenny Cookies

so clever?!

Chocolate & Mint pies from Oh How Posh...

I think my Whoopie-Pie maker from Babycakes

will come in handy for this one!!!

I love these little marshmallow treats

from Good Housekeeping and so simple!

They would be delicious served with hot chocolate!!!

And these retro cupcake toppers

from The Gypsy Factory

scream "Santa Baby"!!!

Have a delicious day!

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

Enjoy this special day

with good friends & family!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

More Thanksgiving Leftovers

Was yesterday's post

too outrageous for you?

Not to fear!

The "little black dress"

of Thanksgiving Leftovers is here...

The Turkey Sandwich

from Flourish the Blog

And as you can see...

it doesn't have to be boring!

Say hello to my new friend the

Turkey-Watercress-Apple-Smoked Gouda

Meeeee-ow!!!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thanksgiving Leftovers

I loved this article...

"Extreme Leftovers"

10 Crazy Ways to Eat Well

The Day After Thanksgiving

from Yahoo

Here are 3 of my favorites from the posting...

Stuffing French Toast Cut slices of leftover cornbread dressing and dredge in a mixture of egg, milk, and vanilla, then fry in butter. Top with maple syrup.

Mashed Potato Pancakes Combine 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes with 1 egg and a pinch of garlic powder. Heat oil in skillet, add potato mixture and flatten with spatula. Flip. Top with cranberry pepper jelly and a pile of watercress.

Turkey Skin "Chips" Heat a small amount of oil in a saute pan. Add turkey skin and fry until crisp--2 or 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels then use as topping for a shredded turkey taco topped with avocado, sour cream, and fresh crumbled farmer's cheese. Yes, it sounds gross, and my family would LOVE it!!!

Gobble, Gobble!