If you are as busy as I am this time of year, I'm sorry. From Christmas shopping to family parties to wrapping gifts, my month of December is full. I love it though. We do make sure to do the important stuff like drinking hot cocoa and snuggling up to watch Elf, Christmas Vacation, and Christmas Story and remembering the true meaning of Christmas. However, that's why I'm giving a shout out to Shutterfly. They will be taking care of one less thing on my list: Christmas cards. I always … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Paula Deen’s Old Fashioned Meat Loaf
If you're craving some down home comfort food, make Paula Deen's Old Fashioned Meat Loaf. Bellies will be full and happy. Â "Meat Loaf, Meat Loaf, Double Double Beet Loaf. I hate Meat Loaf." That's according to Randy on A Christmas Story, not me. I double love me some meat loaf. Especially the next day as a meat loaf sandwich for lunch. I just take some bread and spread Miracle Whip on both sides, then place some warmed meat loaf on one side topped with Heinz 57. Completely happy. I came … [Read more...]
Winner of Gift Code From CSN Stores…
...goes to Erin from Making Memories! She said,"What wouldn't I love to buy???!!! Wow! I would do some Christmas shopping for my kids - start out with the Smencils! and then get the iCarly wall stickers for my daughter! How cool would that be?!" Congrats, Erin! I hope you have fun shopping! Thanks to all who entered and shared this with your friends. I am sure there will be more giveaways, so don't be too sad. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Bars
Heavenly. Rich. Addicting. That's how I describe these bars. Because Oh.My.Caramel-y Goodness. They are rich and so I can only handle one of these, even though I would love more. They are just as good, if not better the next day. I am sorry for sharing this recipe as I am sure more than one of you will curse me when you make them. I curse my mother for these. Even though I am making them right now.Chocolate Caramel BarsCrust:1 1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. brown sugar1 1/2 c. oats1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. soft … [Read more...]
$85 Gift Code Giveaway to CSN Stores!
This giveaway is closed.I told you another giveaway was coming! And it's here courtesy of CSN Stores. They are giving one of you an $85 code to use. They are an awesome company and have over 200 online stores where you can find everything from stylish furniture, a leather briefcase, or great cookware. Now on to the rules: Chose one or any of the following to do...1. Leave a comment on this post telling me what you would spend $85 on through csnstores.com2. Follow my blog … [Read more...]
Winner of the Old El Paso Giveaway…
Using Random.org it generated the number...7, who is Mami2jcn! Congrats and I will email you for your infor to send to MyBlogSpark so they can send your package to you. Thanks to all who entered and don't worry, there will be more giveaways ahead, so stay tuned! … [Read more...]
Garlic Potatoes
This recipe is versitile. You can used canned or regular potatoes to make this. Canned makes it come together in a snap. You can adjust it to make as much as you want. Super simple, super yummy.Garlic Potatoes1 Tbsp. margarine1 15 oz. can whole or sliced potatoes, drained1/4 tsp. garlic salt1/2 tsp. parsleyIn a skillet, melt margarine. Add the potatoes and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cook and stir 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.Note: The amounts in this recipe are for canned potatoes. You … [Read more...]
Review with Old El Paso and a Giveaway!
I was given these cute chip and dip platters, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, as well as a $10 VISA card to buy the Taco fixings for a yummy dinner courtesy of Old El Paso through MyBlogSpark to review. My family and I love love Tacos. It is one of the meals I prepare that my whole family will eat without complaint. So I, in turn, am sharing this fun package with one of you! To enter, simply leave a comment on this here blog telling me which recipe from here you think your … [Read more...]
Dessert Pizza
I really love dessert pizza. I went to eat at a resteraunt and they had it there. So I decided to make it myself. Not much to it. I used store bought pizza dough, however, next time I will use homemade dough. It will taste so much better. Here is a recipe for the dough. Just make it into a round pizza shape instead of the breadsticks.Dessert Pizza1 crust for pizza1 can pie filling of your choicevanilla frosting (I used store bought and nuked it a little to make it easy to drizzle)Prepare … [Read more...]