Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, January 1, 2010
As the clock struck midnight...
...I was awake. Barely, but after two naps earlier in the evening I managed to hang on until 2010.
I was lying in the bed listening to the television. There was no champagne. No fireworks. No noisemakers.
I've done that kind of New Year celebration before and imagine I'll do it again. We were invited to New York and to Myrtle Beach so the opportunity was there. Instead it was just S & I.
Together.
The way it was meant to be.
Happy New Year to you & your families!
I was lying in the bed listening to the television. There was no champagne. No fireworks. No noisemakers.
I've done that kind of New Year celebration before and imagine I'll do it again. We were invited to New York and to Myrtle Beach so the opportunity was there. Instead it was just S & I.
Together.
The way it was meant to be.
Happy New Year to you & your families!
Monday, December 28, 2009
It's a wrap!
Another Christmas over and gone. Bah. Where does the time go?*
Christmas was great and chaotic all at the same time.
We always spend Christmas Eve at my aunt's house, crowded in her apartment, opening presents and enjoying holiday only foods. This year was no different although I do think, much like Gremlins, we multiplied because it seemed to be more of us than ever.
The more, the merrier right?!
I guess it was that phrase that led to me having 5 extra overnight house guests on Christmas Eve plus an additional 4 on Christmas morning. For the math challenged that would make 12 peeps at my house.
Everyone seemed to love their gifts, including me. S gave me some fabulous stuff including the new Glee soundtrack, The Tudors season 3 DVD(that we've already watched in it's entirety), stainless steel pans, cast iron pan, boots, purse, etc. etc.
He spoils me. And I deserve it.
Lil Sis gave me a Keurig carousel for my k-cups and my middle sis gave me knee socks that are adorable. (I'm wearing a pair today!} My aunt gave me a new Kathy Van Zeeland purse.
I'm carrying the red one that S got me today but trust me when I say it was a tough choice since they are both cute!
Okay, enough bragging. Let's just say I had a great Christmas!
As documented by the 350+ pictures I posted on FB. Woowee! Here are few of my favorites:
Christmas Day
It's a wrap! Literally...
*Please tell me I'm not the only one that honestly thinks she is a year younger than she really is & catches herself trying to put the wrong age on forms. All. The. Time.
Christmas was great and chaotic all at the same time.
We always spend Christmas Eve at my aunt's house, crowded in her apartment, opening presents and enjoying holiday only foods. This year was no different although I do think, much like Gremlins, we multiplied because it seemed to be more of us than ever.
The more, the merrier right?!
I guess it was that phrase that led to me having 5 extra overnight house guests on Christmas Eve plus an additional 4 on Christmas morning. For the math challenged that would make 12 peeps at my house.
Everyone seemed to love their gifts, including me. S gave me some fabulous stuff including the new Glee soundtrack, The Tudors season 3 DVD(that we've already watched in it's entirety), stainless steel pans, cast iron pan, boots, purse, etc. etc.
He spoils me. And I deserve it.
Lil Sis gave me a Keurig carousel for my k-cups and my middle sis gave me knee socks that are adorable. (I'm wearing a pair today!} My aunt gave me a new Kathy Van Zeeland purse.
I'm carrying the red one that S got me today but trust me when I say it was a tough choice since they are both cute!
Okay, enough bragging. Let's just say I had a great Christmas!
As documented by the 350+ pictures I posted on FB. Woowee! Here are few of my favorites:
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
It's a wrap! Literally...
*Please tell me I'm not the only one that honestly thinks she is a year younger than she really is & catches herself trying to put the wrong age on forms. All. The. Time.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
"Crazy ass people like me"...
Yesterday I was bitching about putting up the tree and I would like to say that my mood has much improved since then.
Not so much.
My morning was off to a great start when I got behind this HAG driving 10 UNDER the speed limit in the left lane. When I was finally able to get around her, I showed my appreciation by flipping her the bird.
Ahem.
I've always had a low tolerance for stupid people but now my patience is also gone. It makes for a nice combo when I'm in public.
Yesterday I thought I could make a quick run to Big Lots and pick up some new ornaments. I grabbed what I needed and went to the front to check out. Lines were 6-7 people deep. On a Tuesday. At 1 o'clock. WTF?!
And by "lines" I mean TWO. There were only TWO frickin' lines open. Apparently they had failed to recognize TUESDAY as a big shopping day.
I tried to patiently wait. One customer down. Two customers down. Okay, only 4 in front of me now. Even though I had exactly one thing to purchase and everyone in front of me had full carts, "I CAN do this!" I thought.
Then it happened. The retard at the counter had the wrong thing and the clerk had to go off in search of the right thing or a price check or something that required her ass to leave the counter. I'm not exactly sure since I was STILL 4 people back.
What I do know is that when she still had not returned a couple minutes later I did a BBW (remember?)- put my stuff back & left.
I honestly could not stand there another second.
Of course I still needed ornaments so I stopped at Walmart after work. I thought it would be a quick trip since the outdoor center entrance is where the seasonal stuff is.
Why do I keep doing this to myself??
Those Walmart whores had closed that entrance.
Okay fine. I'm already there so I go in. I cannot find the ornaments I want but that's okay too. I change up my plans a couple of times while browsing the aisles.
Here's where the problem lies. I said 'excuse me' what seemed like a MILLION times. Only ONE lady responded. One. ONE!
Does shopping make most people deaf and/or mute and I just don't know about it? Because honestly if one more person had ignored me I would have Karate Kid'd their ass.
It was at that moment I decided it was time to go.
I got in the express lane where there was only one customer ahead of me. They had several items (well over the express limit) but that didn't bother me since it appeared they were at the end of the transaction when I got there.
Then the last item wouldn't scan. OMG! Enter the manager, the price check, the frickin' whole shebang again.
Seriously. I couldn't believe my luck, but this time I waited.
Finally the manager got the price in and gave the couple their total. It was only at this time that it occurred to the guy that he would have to pay for his stuff. I can only assume that since he only pulled out his wallet and began to count cash at. that. very. moment.
I can also assume that math is not his strong suit since it took him FOREVER to count it out.
I thought my head would explode. "CLEAN UP ON AISLE 2!"
I realize it's the holiday shopping season. I know there will be long lines and new cashiers. I can deal with those things but some stuff is unforgivable.
For the love of my sanity please follow these simple rules while shopping: (Not following them might result in violence. I'm just sayin'. There are probably other crazy ass people like me out there.)
-Please finish shopping BEFORE getting in line. No, I will not hold your spot while you get Lil Johnnie's underwear that you forgot. Yes, I will sigh and give you dirty looks when you are too stupid to know what you picked up.
-Please be ready to pay at the end of your transaction. It should come at no surprise that you will need money for that. Whether it's cash, credit or check have it ready. Not in your pocket, not at the bottom of your purse or with your husband who's in the car.
-Please acknowledge me when I say excuse me. Or better yet, say it yourself when you cut in front of me.
-Please park in ONE space. I know it's hard but COME ON one car=one space. Parking diagonally or with your tire in the space next to you prevents someone else from parking there. And no one likes slashed tires.
These are just a few of the things that irk me. Trust me when I say there are dozens of other reasons why I would cut a bitch these days.
Tell me, what's your biggest pet peeve? Go ahead get it off your chest. You're among friends.
Not so much.
My morning was off to a great start when I got behind this HAG driving 10 UNDER the speed limit in the left lane. When I was finally able to get around her, I showed my appreciation by flipping her the bird.
Ahem.
I've always had a low tolerance for stupid people but now my patience is also gone. It makes for a nice combo when I'm in public.
Yesterday I thought I could make a quick run to Big Lots and pick up some new ornaments. I grabbed what I needed and went to the front to check out. Lines were 6-7 people deep. On a Tuesday. At 1 o'clock. WTF?!
And by "lines" I mean TWO. There were only TWO frickin' lines open. Apparently they had failed to recognize TUESDAY as a big shopping day.
I tried to patiently wait. One customer down. Two customers down. Okay, only 4 in front of me now. Even though I had exactly one thing to purchase and everyone in front of me had full carts, "I CAN do this!" I thought.
Then it happened. The retard at the counter had the wrong thing and the clerk had to go off in search of the right thing or a price check or something that required her ass to leave the counter. I'm not exactly sure since I was STILL 4 people back.
What I do know is that when she still had not returned a couple minutes later I did a BBW (remember?)- put my stuff back & left.
I honestly could not stand there another second.
Of course I still needed ornaments so I stopped at Walmart after work. I thought it would be a quick trip since the outdoor center entrance is where the seasonal stuff is.
Why do I keep doing this to myself??
Those Walmart whores had closed that entrance.
Okay fine. I'm already there so I go in. I cannot find the ornaments I want but that's okay too. I change up my plans a couple of times while browsing the aisles.
Here's where the problem lies. I said 'excuse me' what seemed like a MILLION times. Only ONE lady responded. One. ONE!
Does shopping make most people deaf and/or mute and I just don't know about it? Because honestly if one more person had ignored me I would have Karate Kid'd their ass.
It was at that moment I decided it was time to go.
I got in the express lane where there was only one customer ahead of me. They had several items (well over the express limit) but that didn't bother me since it appeared they were at the end of the transaction when I got there.
Then the last item wouldn't scan. OMG! Enter the manager, the price check, the frickin' whole shebang again.
Seriously. I couldn't believe my luck, but this time I waited.
Finally the manager got the price in and gave the couple their total. It was only at this time that it occurred to the guy that he would have to pay for his stuff. I can only assume that since he only pulled out his wallet and began to count cash at. that. very. moment.
I can also assume that math is not his strong suit since it took him FOREVER to count it out.
I thought my head would explode. "CLEAN UP ON AISLE 2!"
I realize it's the holiday shopping season. I know there will be long lines and new cashiers. I can deal with those things but some stuff is unforgivable.
For the love of my sanity please follow these simple rules while shopping: (Not following them might result in violence. I'm just sayin'. There are probably other crazy ass people like me out there.)
-Please finish shopping BEFORE getting in line. No, I will not hold your spot while you get Lil Johnnie's underwear that you forgot. Yes, I will sigh and give you dirty looks when you are too stupid to know what you picked up.
-Please be ready to pay at the end of your transaction. It should come at no surprise that you will need money for that. Whether it's cash, credit or check have it ready. Not in your pocket, not at the bottom of your purse or with your husband who's in the car.
-Please acknowledge me when I say excuse me. Or better yet, say it yourself when you cut in front of me.
-Please park in ONE space. I know it's hard but COME ON one car=one space. Parking diagonally or with your tire in the space next to you prevents someone else from parking there. And no one likes slashed tires.
These are just a few of the things that irk me. Trust me when I say there are dozens of other reasons why I would cut a bitch these days.
Tell me, what's your biggest pet peeve? Go ahead get it off your chest. You're among friends.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Birthday Wishes (& other stuff)
Today this little guy...
...turns 6.
When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday he asked for a Transformer toy & a new hoodie. That crazy kid. But that's what he wanted so that's what I got him - a new hoodie & Transformer game for his DS.
Cause that's what aunties do. Spoil them and send them home.
Happy Birthday buddy!
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As for the "other stuff"...
Thanksgiving was fab, although a little rushed. Having mixed families (boyfriends, step moms, sisters who don't talk to brothers, etc.) makes for one heckuva scheduling job.
S & I went out shopping on BF, but not super early so it wasn't too bad. The most crowded store I went into was Bath & Body Works. I literally was in line for 20 minutes before I said forget it.
The people in front of me had coupons and bought specials but got the wrong stuff so the cashiers were sending them back into a very crowded store to get the right stuff. Frankly I couldn't take it anymore.
After that we took a break to see New Moon. I'm not going to go into a big review post about it because everyone has already said it's better than Twilight. And it is. While not perfect, I didn't want the movie to end if that tells you anything.
We did a bit more shopping before going home on Friday and with the pretty spectacular deals I found online yesterday my Christmas shopping is about 60% done.
Not too shabby.
The people I have left to buy for are the ones that need nothing & are a PITA to buy for.
If everyone would just write a Santa wish list shopping would be so much easier.
Speaking of easy, or should I say NOT easy my Christmas tree is up. But not decorated. In fact the decorations are all over my living room floor because I just couldn't talk myself into "fluffing" the tree and putting it all together.
When did it become such a chore to put the tree(s) up?
It was one of my favorite things to do when I was little but now it just seems like work. Especially when I know in a month I'll be putting it all away.
Seems someone has a little bah humbug going on huh?
...turns 6.
When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday he asked for a Transformer toy & a new hoodie. That crazy kid. But that's what he wanted so that's what I got him - a new hoodie & Transformer game for his DS.
Cause that's what aunties do. Spoil them and send them home.
Happy Birthday buddy!
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As for the "other stuff"...
Thanksgiving was fab, although a little rushed. Having mixed families (boyfriends, step moms, sisters who don't talk to brothers, etc.) makes for one heckuva scheduling job.
S & I went out shopping on BF, but not super early so it wasn't too bad. The most crowded store I went into was Bath & Body Works. I literally was in line for 20 minutes before I said forget it.
The people in front of me had coupons and bought specials but got the wrong stuff so the cashiers were sending them back into a very crowded store to get the right stuff. Frankly I couldn't take it anymore.
After that we took a break to see New Moon. I'm not going to go into a big review post about it because everyone has already said it's better than Twilight. And it is. While not perfect, I didn't want the movie to end if that tells you anything.
We did a bit more shopping before going home on Friday and with the pretty spectacular deals I found online yesterday my Christmas shopping is about 60% done.
Not too shabby.
The people I have left to buy for are the ones that need nothing & are a PITA to buy for.
If everyone would just write a Santa wish list shopping would be so much easier.
Speaking of easy, or should I say NOT easy my Christmas tree is up. But not decorated. In fact the decorations are all over my living room floor because I just couldn't talk myself into "fluffing" the tree and putting it all together.
When did it become such a chore to put the tree(s) up?
It was one of my favorite things to do when I was little but now it just seems like work. Especially when I know in a month I'll be putting it all away.
Seems someone has a little bah humbug going on huh?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
From Halloweens past...
Last year I showed you this boo-tiful picture from a past Halloween.
You can read the entire story of how I was ROBBED during a desk decorating/costume contest HERE.
Not to be outdone this year, I have dug up a past year book from MIDDLE SCHOOL and scanned another ghoulish picture from a Halloween past.
This flashback is from 7th grade, circa October 1988. OMGosh! I know it's hard to imagine someone as cool as me being that old but it's true. Sad but true.
Obviously I was a sassy witch with strange wingie things on my cheeks. Hmmm. What can I say? The makeup seemed like a good idea at the time.
As for this year this cartoon has inspired me and with my hormones right now it seems like THE perfect fit.
Happy Halloween ya'll!
You can read the entire story of how I was ROBBED during a desk decorating/costume contest HERE.
Not to be outdone this year, I have dug up a past year book from MIDDLE SCHOOL and scanned another ghoulish picture from a Halloween past.
This flashback is from 7th grade, circa October 1988. OMGosh! I know it's hard to imagine someone as cool as me being that old but it's true. Sad but true.
Obviously I was a sassy witch with strange wingie things on my cheeks. Hmmm. What can I say? The makeup seemed like a good idea at the time.
As for this year this cartoon has inspired me and with my hormones right now it seems like THE perfect fit.
Happy Halloween ya'll!
Friday, September 4, 2009
3 Day Weekends...
...ROCK!!
Since I've got an extra day of freedom, I plan on painting my shutters.
NO, I haven't gotten that done yet Mrs. Judgey, McJudgey.
But I made a trip to Lowes and bought everything I needed, the weather is supposed to be FAB-U-LOUS and I have an extra day to work with so I may have finally ran out of excuses.
Speaking of fab weather, you'll also find me lounging in the hot tub enjoying the cool summer nights we've been having recently.
Which reminds me of a picture Kat posted earlier in the week...
I wouldn't mind finding that in my water.
Anywho. My long weekend will be a mix of work & relaxation.
How about yours?
Since I've got an extra day of freedom, I plan on painting my shutters.
NO, I haven't gotten that done yet Mrs. Judgey, McJudgey.
But I made a trip to Lowes and bought everything I needed, the weather is supposed to be FAB-U-LOUS and I have an extra day to work with so I may have finally ran out of excuses.
Speaking of fab weather, you'll also find me lounging in the hot tub enjoying the cool summer nights we've been having recently.
Which reminds me of a picture Kat posted earlier in the week...
I wouldn't mind finding that in my water.
Anywho. My long weekend will be a mix of work & relaxation.
How about yours?
Friday, July 3, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Holiday hangover?
Have you experienced this condition? If you feel like you were hit by a tractor trailer, and you have a small tummy ache, you too may suffer from this illness.
Sometimes it's caused by an overabundance of food - since EVERY holiday is about the food right?! Or it may be caused by being on your feet for 10+ hours on said holiday. Not to mention the hours spent on your feet the night before.
Here's my weekend:
Friday - work, shop, eat, shop, shop, sleep
Saturday - shop, shop, eat, shop, shop, shop, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, movie, sleep
Sunday - kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, baskets, park, park, park, park, shop, shop, clean, clean, clean, dinner, clean, tv
Do you notice a pattern?
If I wasn't shopping for Easter, I was in the kitchen making food for Easter. And even though I didn't make that much there was one item that trumped all others in time consumption:
Cake pops are not for the weak. Trust me. Bakerella I ain't.
I think my cupcakes came out much better...and didn't take nearly the time to make.
Here are some of my favorite shots from yesterday...
Sometimes it's caused by an overabundance of food - since EVERY holiday is about the food right?! Or it may be caused by being on your feet for 10+ hours on said holiday. Not to mention the hours spent on your feet the night before.
Here's my weekend:
Friday - work, shop, eat, shop, shop, sleep
Saturday - shop, shop, eat, shop, shop, shop, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, movie, sleep
Sunday - kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, kitchen, baskets, park, park, park, park, shop, shop, clean, clean, clean, dinner, clean, tv
Do you notice a pattern?
If I wasn't shopping for Easter, I was in the kitchen making food for Easter. And even though I didn't make that much there was one item that trumped all others in time consumption:
Cake pops are not for the weak. Trust me. Bakerella I ain't.
I think my cupcakes came out much better...and didn't take nearly the time to make.
Here are some of my favorite shots from yesterday...
Monday, December 29, 2008
I couldn't stay away...
I'm still on a bloggy vacay officially but I wanted to show you a few of my favorite pictures from Christmas.
Enjoy! These aren't in any particular order...
Enjoy! These aren't in any particular order...
SS & SD - Brotherly & Sisterly love
Beefy!
Lil J's Christmas Dress
Sis & Beefy
Middle Sis with Bratty Nephew #1 & #2
Bratty Nephew #1 & #2
Lil J repping VT! GO HOKIES!
Pretty girl
Bratty Nephew #3 excited about his "unnnerwear"
One of my favorite gifts. Lil Sis made this bag for me - it reflects my inner rocker, while identifying me as a Mimi. And all the little buttons say things that are perfect for me...plus there is a couple dozen more in the bag so I can interchange them. I love it! ~Especially since she burnt her new area rug making it. It's sacrafice was much appreciated!~Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Eve
Yesterday after the small scare I decided to take it easy, let S handle dinner and take a break from the baking. I'm only working till noon today and then I'm off until January 2.
Tonight we will go to my aunt's annual Christmas Eve celebration with most of my family. Then tomorrow morning we will celebrate Christmas with SS, SD and Lil J and maybe my two oldest nephews. After that we are all going to my Dad's to open gifts with him and my stepfamily.
This weekend we are headed to the mountains of West Virginia to visit our friends and ring in the New Year together. As you can see my holiday will be all about family & friends...with a side of traveling so I will be on an "unofficial" blog break. Don't be surprised if I pop in a time or two since I love this little bloggy world and all of you in it.
Tonight we will go to my aunt's annual Christmas Eve celebration with most of my family. Then tomorrow morning we will celebrate Christmas with SS, SD and Lil J and maybe my two oldest nephews. After that we are all going to my Dad's to open gifts with him and my stepfamily.
This weekend we are headed to the mountains of West Virginia to visit our friends and ring in the New Year together. As you can see my holiday will be all about family & friends...with a side of traveling so I will be on an "unofficial" blog break. Don't be surprised if I pop in a time or two since I love this little bloggy world and all of you in it.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sour Cream Pound Cake
I worked on a few more things yesterday evening. Here's what I've made so far:
Eggnog Bread
Preacher Cookies
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Balls
Snowball Cookies
Sausage Balls
Reindeer Noses
I still need to make:
Mexican Pinwheels (not a cookie)
Potato Chip cookies (I'm still looking for a good recipe so they are on the back burner for now.)
Fudge
Peanut Butter Balls (My first batch won't be enough to last through Christmas)
Featured today is my Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe. I don't remember where I got this recipe but I've been making it for the last 11 years.
Here's what you need:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
Mix baking soda and vanilla with sour cream; add alternately with flour and mix well.
Pour into a greased & floured 10" tube pan. (I used 4 mini loaf pans plus one regular loaf pan.)
Bake @ 325 for 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.
If you are interested in any of the other recipes that I don't have a link for just let me know!
Sorry for the late post but I had a small scare last night. I woke up around 5 because my heart felt like it was literally beating out of my chest...it was very quick and erratic. I got up, moved around and thought it would go away. It didn't subside until after 7:30 this morning so I thought it was best to go to the doctor this morning. She said my EKG looks good and if it happens again she will monitor it with one of those 24 hours devices.
For those wondering, I didn't go to the emergency room because I didn't have any other issues. No pain, no shortness of breath or nausea. Just the erratic heartbeat. So I'm okay now and I just hope it was a fluke. I am prone to weird ailments so hopefully I can add this to that list.
Eggnog Bread
Preacher Cookies
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Balls
Snowball Cookies
Sausage Balls
Reindeer Noses
I still need to make:
Mexican Pinwheels (not a cookie)
Fudge
Peanut Butter Balls (My first batch won't be enough to last through Christmas)
Featured today is my Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe. I don't remember where I got this recipe but I've been making it for the last 11 years.
Here's what you need:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
Mix baking soda and vanilla with sour cream; add alternately with flour and mix well.
Pour into a greased & floured 10" tube pan. (I used 4 mini loaf pans plus one regular loaf pan.)
Bake @ 325 for 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.
If you are interested in any of the other recipes that I don't have a link for just let me know!
Sorry for the late post but I had a small scare last night. I woke up around 5 because my heart felt like it was literally beating out of my chest...it was very quick and erratic. I got up, moved around and thought it would go away. It didn't subside until after 7:30 this morning so I thought it was best to go to the doctor this morning. She said my EKG looks good and if it happens again she will monitor it with one of those 24 hours devices.
For those wondering, I didn't go to the emergency room because I didn't have any other issues. No pain, no shortness of breath or nausea. Just the erratic heartbeat. So I'm okay now and I just hope it was a fluke. I am prone to weird ailments so hopefully I can add this to that list.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Snowball Cookies
Saturday I didn't do anything but lay on the couch taking numerous naps throughout the day. To make up for it, I had a bake-a-thon yesterday.
Here's what I made:
Eggnog Bread
Preacher Cookies
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Balls
Snowball Cookies
I still need to make:
Mexican Pinwheels (not a cookie)
Sausage Balls (obviously not a cookie)
Potato Chip cookies (You convinced me to try these!)
Fudge
more Peanut Butter Balls (My first batch won't be enough to last through Christmas)
And anything else that I come across between now and Wednesday.
Today I'm sharing my Snowball Cookie recipe.
Here's what you need:
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups (12 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate mini chips
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
Extra powdered sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 375.
Beat butter, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour.
Stir in the chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.)
Shape tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned.
Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
This recipe is supposed to make 60 cookies but I think I made mine a little bigger so it wasn't quite that many. Snowballs have a shortbread texture, with the added bonus of chocolate and walnuts. They are one of my favorite holiday cookies.
Here's what I made:
Eggnog Bread
Preacher Cookies
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies
Sour Cream Pound Cake
Peanut Butter Balls
Snowball Cookies
I still need to make:
Mexican Pinwheels (not a cookie)
Sausage Balls (obviously not a cookie)
Potato Chip cookies (You convinced me to try these!)
Fudge
more Peanut Butter Balls (My first batch won't be enough to last through Christmas)
And anything else that I come across between now and Wednesday.
Today I'm sharing my Snowball Cookie recipe.
Here's what you need:
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups (12 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate mini chips
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
Extra powdered sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 375.
Beat butter, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour.
Stir in the chips and nuts. (Batter will be stiff.)
Shape tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned.
Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
This recipe is supposed to make 60 cookies but I think I made mine a little bigger so it wasn't quite that many. Snowballs have a shortbread texture, with the added bonus of chocolate and walnuts. They are one of my favorite holiday cookies.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A Letter for the Northpole
Dear Santa,
It's that time of year again but I'm not going to tell you how good B has been. We all know she has been
1. Please take your shoes off, or at least wipe your feet. Cleaning up the soot last year was a pain in the ass.
2. I'm sure the reindeer like to rest while you are delivering packages, but I'd appreciate if you could clean up after them. Finding reindeer poo in my front yard was not the gifts I had in mind.
3. If you aren't going to eat the whole plate of cookies, please don't bite into each one. No one wants your leftovers.
4. Crumbs belong in the trash, not on my table or on the floor. The vacuum is in the closet next to the front door.
5. While I'm sure you have a lovely tree at home, please don't move my ornaments around. I decorated the tree like that on purpose.
It's really great of you to deliver gifts to good boys and girls every year but you need to remember you are also entering people's homes so please be considerate. We try to leave treats for you and the reindeer - the least you could do is clean up after yourself.
Sincerely,
B's right nostril*
*This is the only body part that seems to be functioning properly this morning.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
My First Ever GIVEAWAY...
Welcome to my first ever GIVEAWAY! And my 165th post. Not that the number has to do with anything but I just wanted to point it out.
Now back to my regularly scheduled post...
I gave this a lot of thought and came up with items that I would like to win, which of course means I'd like to keep it all. But it's about sharing some Holiday Spirit with ya'll so I will suffer for your happiness. By suffering I mean that I bought an extra for myself.
Here's what you can win:
It just wouldn't be a giveaway from me without some Holiday socks!
Cookie cutters to make the mess with, a towel to clean it up and little bags to share your goodies!
Since I wouldn't expect you to share ugly cookies I've included some sprinkles and decorating gels.
And finally...what was this?
I got a lot of creative answers from my teaser yesterday, but Bejewell finally got it right. It is a Starbucks gift card holder. Ain't it cute???
Oh and it contains a $10 Starbucks gift card.
Let's recap. You get a "stuffed" stocking with a pair of Christmas socks, cookie cutters, a holiday towel, goodies bags for sharing, decorating gels, sprinkles and a $10 Starbucks gift card all snuggled up in it's very own super cute fuzzy holder.
To enter:
1. Leave me a comment telling me your favorite Christmas cookie. OR if you're not much of a baker let me know what's your favorite Starbucks beverage. For this simple task you will get ONE ENTRY.
2 I'm at a measly 6 followers...it's starting to affect my self esteem so I need your help. For a SECOND ENTRY - follow me OR subscribe to my blog. And then leave another comment letting me know you did.
3. Post a blog about my first ever GIVEAWAY and earn a THIRD ENTRY when you come back and tell me about it.
*And I'm giving an extra entry to ALL the ladies who guessed yesterday because I'm in the giving mood.*
The GIVEAWAY will end next Wednesday at 12:01 AM (12/17) and the winner will be announced on Wednesday morning. I get paid on Wednesday's and I think you should too!
Now go forth and spread the word!
Now back to my regularly scheduled post...
I gave this a lot of thought and came up with items that I would like to win, which of course means I'd like to keep it all. But it's about sharing some Holiday Spirit with ya'll so I will suffer for your happiness. By suffering I mean that I bought an extra for myself.
Here's what you can win:
It just wouldn't be a giveaway from me without some Holiday socks!
Cookie cutters to make the mess with, a towel to clean it up and little bags to share your goodies!
Since I wouldn't expect you to share ugly cookies I've included some sprinkles and decorating gels.
And finally...what was this?
I got a lot of creative answers from my teaser yesterday, but Bejewell finally got it right. It is a Starbucks gift card holder. Ain't it cute???
Oh and it contains a $10 Starbucks gift card.
Let's recap. You get a "stuffed" stocking with a pair of Christmas socks, cookie cutters, a holiday towel, goodies bags for sharing, decorating gels, sprinkles and a $10 Starbucks gift card all snuggled up in it's very own super cute fuzzy holder.
To enter:
1. Leave me a comment telling me your favorite Christmas cookie. OR if you're not much of a baker let me know what's your favorite Starbucks beverage. For this simple task you will get ONE ENTRY.
2 I'm at a measly 6 followers...it's starting to affect my self esteem so I need your help. For a SECOND ENTRY - follow me OR subscribe to my blog. And then leave another comment letting me know you did.
3. Post a blog about my first ever GIVEAWAY and earn a THIRD ENTRY when you come back and tell me about it.
*And I'm giving an extra entry to ALL the ladies who guessed yesterday because I'm in the giving mood.*
The GIVEAWAY will end next Wednesday at 12:01 AM (12/17) and the winner will be announced on Wednesday morning. I get paid on Wednesday's and I think you should too!
Now go forth and spread the word!
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