Pamper Yourself !!

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Here are a few pic's of what they look like.

Here is a closer look !!!!

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HO HO HO...sorry I have been away... UPDATE .. here you go

Hey Everyone….

Wellllllll… Christmas is almost here. Here in Mn we are expected to get up to 2 feet of snow for the Holiday. What a gift huh ? Not for us here. Sorta a pain. But I feel worse for my friends & family that are traveling via car this season to get to family. I wish you all safe travels.

Soooo I am sure you are all wondering where I have been. To be honest. I have sooo much to share and sooo much to blog about. I just haven’t had the time. Both weekend before Xmas we had family over. We max out the house and so we were enjoying family time and also letting others enjoy all of our Holiday cheer and décor both inside and outside our home. It really helps…put you in that Holiday mode and mood. We all love it.

Besides that it has been the usual Christmas buzzzzzzzzzz and things going on. Making treats and food for dinners and gifts and you know how it goes. Last minute items and all the prep that comes with this special time of year.

On top of that there seems to be a few rather large issues that have come up in life. Among that and holiday prep.. I have been having a hard time this month with my migraines and trying to get those nasty things to leave me alone. Maybe with less stress after the Holidays, there will be less headaches. At least that is my true hope.

So what have you all been up to ? Same as us ? getting ready ? How are things with you ? What is new ? What do you have to be thankful for ? What joy are you thankful for this year ???? Even with the stress and buz and long list of items to get done. There is still always things to be thankful.

Whatever life is or isn’t giving you right now. I wish all my friends and family and loved ones a Blessed Christmas. May all of our Angels give us what we need and remember to give thanks.

Merry Christmas all. XOXOXOX Hope Santa is good to you all ! Remember to “BELIEVE”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heartfelt

I just wanted to share these Symathy cards I made last month with you all. While at the local Archivers I used one of my friend Sandys sets and made this card. I never have any sympathy cards. So this is what I came up with. I will need to make some more sometimes !

A giggle for sure !

Quote of the day:

'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.'

Yummmy treats !

Hey everyone.. Happy Holidays... Tis the season... the busy's have more then begun at our home this year ! This weekend I had added more Xmas decor from my many boxes and I have also been doing some baking and making treats....! We have an early Xmas with a part of the family next weekend and this week is booked so I need to get as much done as I can and boy am I getting tired. But fun at the same time and we have these yummy treats to show for it !! YIPPPY !

Below are some mini Brownies I made in a mini muffin pan, then I added a mint truffle kiss in the middle and ohhh how yummmy. God the idea from a co-worker who made them... I made a 100 of these guys !

Here is the start of my home made "Turtles' ! Boy alot of unwrapping of the candy...but the Hubby was a big help.

Here is the final outcome...yum yum yum yum.... they taste sooo good.

If anyone is interested in how to make them.. here is all you need.

1. A large bag of pecan's.

2. Rolo candy's. I used 3 bags which made me about 150.

3. Snyder's Square pretzels.

That's it.

Put the unwrapped rolos on the pretzels and place in the oven at 350 for about 3-4 mins, on the cookie sheet, take them out and mush the pecan on the top and let them cool until rolo is hard again. Which for me took a long time. Hours !

Tip : I used tin foil under mine for easier clean up ! I also used cookie sheets with side so when you move the pan they don't go flying off all over.

Have fun all. Happy Holidays and I will update more later !

My tree !

As you can see I also have a a big life size Frosty the snow man by the tree and I love it !!!!! He sings Xmas music if I so wish as well !
I got my tree up a week ealy this year..but it is a brand new tree my Hubby got me last year at the after Xmas sale and I love it. Pre-lite tress and I decided a few years ago to have a 'pretty' tree and So it is done in red, white and silvers and I just LOVE it.

I hope that all of you are also have a good weekend and are having fun putting up all your Festive decor !!!

Check out these Turkey's.

I just love other creative co-workers, it is sooo fun to come into work and see these fun and adorable little treats !!! Soooo I wanted to share them with you. This is one that you can eat the entire thing.. yum yum....

Here is a close up with out the plastic on it !

Here is a paper and candy Turkey !!!

In between it was a mint patty of course.. also sooo yummy !

Sooooooooooooooo HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT TURKEY DAY !!!

A Sneak Peak....

Hey everyone... here is a sneak peak...these are a few shots of my hand made Christmas cards. Most years I make ALOT of hand made cards and send them all out. This year I got an early start and I will have 3 different styles. Two of which are here. I started them in Nov and my shopping even before then. But WOW there is still alot to do. I like to do and make special things for the Holidays to ensure everyone has something special.

Below are some red and while ones with many layers and much time into them.
Here are some other fun ones with a more winter theme to them.

The red ones again.....

After the Holiday I will show you the whole thing. But I dont want to wreck the surprise before hand !!!

I hope your holiday prep work is coming right along as well !!! Enjoy

Bird House Anyone ?

I just had to share these... My Hubby is making these for Christmas gift's. He is such a good wood worker and already turned into Santa's Elf !!
He research and got patterns and all of the items needed inside it for the birdies as well. I am hoping the person getting these will love them. He did such a good job on them. All cedar :)

Our Update !!

Update from our home to yours !

Well it sure is getting to be “THAT TIME” already isn’t it ? Well at least it is at our home. My mind is already busy and the list’s are getting written and gettinglong, with items to do and things to get done and to buy and to do and everyone is wanting time, as well as I have people that I would like to see and get together with before the Holidays as well.

While my Halloween items are all taken down. Inside my home there is a big pile that needs to be safely packed back away yet.
I am a head of the game with a small part of my handmade Christmas cards done and about half of my Christmas gifts bought.
However it is a big task when you have many to buy for with friends and family alike.

This month we have items happening every week there are several items and things happening and we are booked every weekend besides.
Which leave little time to get alllll the other things done in which I need to yet accomplish on my long to do list.

Since my Hubby is also not working, we have home projects going on as well and he is also already being Santa and getting his own hand made Christmas gifts made. He is also is talented and so good with his hands and wood working.

Although it has been a warm November week here in Mn, I have been getting the bug to get some of my Xmas items out and going.
I think the tree’s will be next weekends project in between the places we are to be at. I am taking my planning skills to the max and really trying to take each day now until xmas to plan and get things done. As to not get sooo over whelmed.

What is on your list ??? What special things do you do at home or for the family or friends around the Holidays ? What are you traditions ?

Let the Holidays Begin. We wish the best to you and your family !

Great treat!

Hey everyone... my friends and family know I have been trying to do WW again. But I have not been as successful as last time. Last time I went to town on things. This time my heart just isn't into it. I am trying but it just isn't happening. I am doing it because I need to and not because I want to. I also am not tooo impressed with the leader either and I think that has a huge affect on things as well.

But here is a great 1 point snack I found in the freezer department and I love them. They taste great. So I wanted to share.

It is not cheap to eat healthy either...but it is definitely alot better for you then eating cheap crappy food.

I hope you all have a good week. Right now I am sick! :(

How we do '"Halloween"

These are just a few of the halloween pic's from our home !!!

It was sooo much more better at night in the dark... we had lights in all the trees and shrubs and a strob light and a fog machine and fun stuff everywhere. We also had 'thriller' playing and scary music going as well. We actually had a few cars pull up and take pic'f of the yard. It was funny. Most of all the kids loved it and that is what we did it for. We still had another globe and a 8 foot spider and a few other things we didnt put out.

Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween !!!

Halloween cards

Arent these cute cards ??? I wanted to share them with you !

Halloween cards

Trick ro Treat !!

Happy Halloween !!!!

To one and all. Have a Happy and Safe day and may you get lots or treats !

Halloween cards I made

Just a few out of the about 8 Halloween cards I made for friends, family and co-workers!