Salty and Sweet Bites

Having a Christmas party and want to show off to all your friends??

Or maybe its just your mother-in-law.

A fun little Salty and Sweet snack before the main meal is just what you need.

On a cookie tray place pretzels.

You can use square, regular, any one that pleases your fancy.

I happened to have the square ones in my  pantry.

Next unwrap kisses, or rolos, what ever little chocolate you like.
(This is a great part to have you kids help)

Oh remember buy and extra bag or just try not to eat them as you open them.
(I have to purchase an extra bag... or two.)

I went with peppermint and caramel kisses.

Peppermint :)

Caramel :)

Next stick them in the an 375 oven. for about three minutes. (or until somewhat melted)

While they are still warm place your choice of treat on top and press down.

I went through a bag of M&Ms and picked out all the green and reds. And all the non broken pecans.

M&Ms on peppermint kiss's 

Pecans on caramel kiss's

Be warned. These salty sweet treats are addicting. Once you eat one you can't stop.

Popcorn to Your Ears!!

I work at the Movie Theaters.

Every time I close I am allowed to take home all the popcorn I desire.

One night I brought home two large large bags home.

One regular popcorn and a smaller bag of kettle corn.

When I say large I mean I gave away about three large garbage bags and still had dayyyys of popcorn.

I decided to start giving it away to anyone I can think of.

However, who wants just popcorn??

Don't get me wrong its great and all but why eat that when you can have Chocolate popcorn??

Chocolate, I think yes!!

I put some popcorn on cookie trays.

Next melt some chocolate.

I did white chocolate and chocolate chips.

I even put them in cute little bottles.

Then just go to town drizzling both all over the popcorn.

Let it cool on the trays.

When you feel they are ready then go a head and eat your heart out.

Or give them away.

It is all up to you. :)

Candy Cane Fingers

I work in a place where many people see my nails.

I have a bad, bad habit of biting my nails.

If I can't have cute long nails, my polish should be adorable!!

Because it is around Christmas time, I decided to go with Candy cane nails.

First paint your nails White.

Now that was easy!!
 (I find best to let them dry for the day and do next step that night or next day)

Now I do not have that fancy polish with the thin brush to paint on designs.

My solution... Painter's Tape.

Cut into very thin strips and apply to nails.

Make sure you have them pressed down very well.

(Don't want any paint sneaking under.)

Next is to just paint them Your favorite red!! :)

(Mom used all of mine so I went with the next best one I could find.)

Looks a little pink I did add a second coat after the picture was taken.

Now before you start pealing the tape off make sure that it is all the way dry or you will take all the red off.

Rough picture.

Next a clear coat and you are ready to go.

The next morning before I went to work, I cleaned up the paint on my skin and added a sliver glitter.

Chocolate Peppermint

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes. 


As basic as the name. :)


Chocolate Cupcake with Peppermint frosting.


Crushed Candy Canes sprinkled on top.

Me Want Cookies!

They might not be cookies but even Cookie Monster would enjoy them!

YUM YUM YUM!! 

Eight Six Seven -- Five Three Ohh Nine

How many of you know the song " 867-5309 Jenny" By Tommy Tutone??

Well Mommy and I know every word.

Driving in the car yesterday the song comes on the radio. We turn it up and start singing/yelling to it.

After the song ends I look at mom and say "Lets call Jenny!"

Mom says "1--800 -- JENNY??"

"No Mom, 867--53 Ohh Nieynee Jenny!!"

Because I was not the one driving I pulled out my phone and called her.

While the phone rang Mom asked me "What are you going to do if she answers??"

I simply say  "hang up!"

The phone rings and rings and rings.

The longer it rings the more excited I become.

Then all of a sudden the phone stops ringing.

Might I add the phone is on speaker so we both can hear.

Mom and I look at each other.

Then some lady on the other end says "I'm sorry, but the number you are trying to reach has been disconnected."

I hang up and put the phone down.

I am SOOO disappointed!!!

The song will never be the same for me again.

"Handmade With Love"

Usually “Handmade with Love” translates to “Dude, This Took Forever!” 

However, these Double-Sided Receiving Blankets were quick and easy!  

I made six blankets for my cousin, Brenda’s new baby, Holly!