Cool Sewing Gig

This week I’ve been doing a little freelance sewing work for Shaunna. She has 2 horses and their Winter blankets were in need of a little repair.

The blankets were really fun to sew and the kitties loved them!

My kitty is sad to see this project finished.

Girl’s Night

Yesterday Shaunna hosted a Girl’s Night out for the Mommies, and it was just what I needed. We all had so much fun staying up late, talking, and watching movies. It was great too, I got a little break from the kiddos, the giant piles of laundry, and icky-land. The boy’s had fun hanging out with Dad too.

We all brought along snacks, and there was a ton of yummy desserts. I was lucky enough to bring home some of Shaunna’s Chocolate Banana Cake, in exchange for a plate of Chocolate Fudge. I think that’s a pretty good trade.

We all had so much fun, and Shaunna is amazing hostess. I can’t wait for the next Girl’s Night!

The Tiny Tote

I’ve got a little preview of one of the Christmas Gifts that I’ll be giving the gals this year… But don’t tell them!

It’s itty-bitty Nico-totes. I’ll be filling them with nifty goodies for all of the girl’s in the family. We also have a MOPS present exchange in December, and I’m thinking about making an itty-bitty tote for the exchange. Hmmm, I had better go and see how much fabric I have left…

Smores Snacks

While we were at Walgreens, waiting on the prescriptions Thade spotted Golden Grahams Cereal, and it was on sale this week. I thought we should grab a box and makes Smores Snacks for us to snack on this week. It sounded pretty good to Thade too.

Gather Up Your Supplies:

  • 6 Cups of Golden Grahams Cereal
  • 1 10 ounce bag of Marshmallows (mini work too)
  • 1/4 cup of Margarine
  • 2 Tablespoons of White Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 Bag of Chocolate Chips (Milk or Semi-sweet, whatever you like best)
  • 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla
  • Don’t forget a Large Pot, Wooden Spoon, 9 x 13 Pyrex Cake Pan for your bars
  • 2 little Helpers to help eat the extra marshmallows

On low/medium heat combine the Margarine, Marshmallows, Chocolate Chips, and Corn Syrup. Once everything is melted and smooth, remove from heat, and add in the Vanilla. Give it a good stir, and add in the 6 Cups of Golden Grahams, and get ready to use those arms and stir like crazy.

When the Golden Grahams are all coated in the Marshmallowy goodness, pour the mixture into your 9 x 13 pan and smooth out gently. Make sure and sample that last bit left on the spoon… Cut into bars and enjoy!

This recipe is also good if you leave out the Chocolate, but my kiddos love Chocolate, so I left it in.