Random Friday Stuff

We made these cookies over the weekend. If you are looking for a really easy, simple cookie recipe to introduce your kids to, this would be it.  I mixed everything together and then refrigerated the dough.  I sliced the cookies then the kids got to dip them in sprinkles.  They loved it!

I really like this song by Tenth Avenue North...it reminds me of some of the girls who  walked into my office for help when I worked as a high school counselor.  This is what I wish each of them would come to know. 

Need some last minute gift ideas?  If you have a little time (you probably don't) you could make a t-shirt tutu for the little girl on your list.  I've made two of them for Happy Feet.  Believe me when I say I'm TERRIBLE when it comes to sewing...just plain awful, so if I can do this anyone can. Really.  Go HERE to get the tutorial. I promise you the little lady will love it!

Here's some other great gift ideas I've come across on the web...

• Homemade Microwave Popcorn go HERE
• Birthday Calendar go HERE
• Jars with Chalkboard Paint Labels go HERE
• A cute gift idea for a teacher or employee go HERE

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What Will You Do?

On Tuesday Red Shoes' preschool class had a field trip.  They started out at our local library for story time and then went to a nursing home to spread some Christmas cheer.  The preschool class spent time beforehand making ornaments for the residents.  When we arrived at the nursing home everyone was in the dining room eating their lunch.  The kids went in and sang some songs. Then it was time to hand out the ornaments that they had made.  I watched as Red Shoes looked for someone to give an ornament to.  He was a little shy, but he walked around and handed them out. He really seemed to enjoy what he was doing.

It blessed my heart so much to watch my son bring joy to the lives of others.
I didn't even think to take my camera with me.  I had my cell phone though so I was able to get a few shots (not very good).  As soon as the kids started singing I just knew what they were doing was very special.  This is what Christmas is all about.  Caring for others.

I never expected my heart to be so full from a field trip..but it is.   This Christmas it doesn't matter how young or how old you are, how rich or how poor you may be, or even how sad or how happy you feel.  You can do something for someone.  My question to you is this.. what will you do?
1 John 4:10-11

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.







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Menu Plan *December 13-17*

Here's the plan for this week.  For hundreds of other menu plan ideas visit I'm an Oranizing Junkie at http://orgjunkie.com/.

Monday-

Rice

Green Beans
Click HERE for PB Chicken Recipe

Tuesday-

Click HERE for enchilada recipe

Wednesday- Cheeseburger Mac, my kids love this one and it's super easy. I always add a lot more ketchup than the recipe calls for. 

Thursday- Loaded Baked Potatoes

Friday-

Go HERE for printable recipe

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Surprise Cupcakes

This is a great cupcake recipe that I got from a friend during my college years.  The "surprise" part is a cream cheese/chocolate chip filling in the middle of the cupcake. Here's what you need:

Filling Recipe:

8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 t. salt

6 oz. of chocolate chips (I use semi-sweet)

Mix cream cheese, egg, sugar and salt together. 

Stir in chocolate chips.

Batter Recipe: 

3 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

1 t. salt

2 t. soda

2 cups water

2/3 cup vegetable oil

2 t. vanilla

2 t. vinegar

Fill cups with batter about 2/3 full. 

Add 1 teaspoon of cheese filling in center until all has been used.

Makes about 30 cupcakes.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.

After cupcakes have cooled frost them...I always just use the store bought kind.

These may be frozen.

For a printable version of this recipe, click HERE.

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Boys and Baseball

What is it about boys and baseball?

Pretty good except for the football!  Better watch a little closer Red Shoes! =)

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Menu Plan Monday * December 6-December 10*

Monday- Easy Chicken Fried Rice, Recipe from Southern Living Busy Moms Weeknight Favorites Great cookbook!

Tuesday- Crockpot Scalloped Potates with Ham

                Green Beans

Wednesday- Cream of Broccoli Soup and Sub-Sandwhiches.

                    Thursday- Cranberry Pork Roast, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Mixed 

                                    Vegetables

Friday- Baked Chicken Alfredo, Cranberry Spinach Salad, Garlic Bread

Be sure to check out other menu plans at the blog, I'm an Organizational Junkie.

Have a great week!

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Courtney's Velvet Peach Salad

This is a great, easy salad to make.  It requires few ingredients, and tastes refreshing. 
Here's what you need:

3 cups boiling water

2 (3oz.) packages of peach jello

1 box of vanilla pudding (not instant)

1 large can of sliced peaches (juice and all)

2 cups miniature marshmallows

Boil water. Add jello and pudding, and bring to boil again. Remove from heat and add marshmallows.  Stir until melted. Pour into a 9X13 inch pan and cool. Add peaches and chill. 

This would be really pretty in individual glasses. 

Like this..minus all the peach jello on the table. 

For a printable version of this recipe go HERE

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