Posted by Cindy on March 29th, 2007 in Cookie Recipes, Recipes
The name says it all. These delicious chocolate oatmeal peanut butter cookies will be great to devour on their own or to be given as a gift. These cookies are simple enough to make that children will enjoy being your little baker in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup of shortening
3/4 cup of sugar
3/4 [...]
Homemade Easter Bunny Basket
Posted by Cindy on March 28th, 2007 in Craft Projects, Family, Gift Ideas for Children
Looking to make an extra special Easter craft with your children this year other than Easter egg? Want something that is simple to make, that the children will have a great time making. If so, then this art project, is perfect for you both. It allows children to create their [...]
Newborn Chihuahua Puppies
Posted by Cindy on March 25th, 2007 in Recipes
Okay, I might be a little bias. One of my chihuahuas just had her first litter of puppies between 2:00 am and 4:00 am on March 25, 2007. She had the most remarkable colored puppies that I have seen in a long time. Oddly enough she only had one female. I [...]
Carrot Cookies Just In Time For Easter!
Posted by Cindy on March 21st, 2007 in Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Kid's Favorite Foods
This Easter why not make some Carrot Cookies for your friends and loved ones. You will need the following:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup of melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups cooked, mashed carrots
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of coconut flakes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions: Combine [...]
Unique Easter Gifts for Children
Posted by Cindy on March 21st, 2007 in Gift Ideas, Gift Ideas for Children
All Aboard Toys has a great selection of toys for children for Easter. They are having a huge sale on their easter pails. The offer everything from Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, The Doodlebops, Bob the Builder and much more. There is still enough time to order these products in time for [...]
Beef Tortilla Casserole
Posted by Bev on March 20th, 2007 in Main Dishes
Ready for mexican food but want something a little different than the usual taco, burritos, enchilada’s? Then try this delicious tortilla casserole. Sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 8 0z jar enchilada sauce
1 pkg enchilada seasoning
2/3 cup water
1 2.25oz can sliced ripe olives (drained)
3/4 cup shredded cheese
1 [...]
Hollandaise Sauce
Posted by Bev on March 19th, 2007 in Main Dishes
Add a great taste to your vegetables or eggs.INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
few grains cayenne pepper
PREPARATION:
Melt butter in a double boiler over simmering water (low heat). Beat egg yolks well and add to butter, stirring constantly with a wire whisk or wooden spoon. Gradually add lemon juice. Cook until hot [...]
Bar-B-Que And Party Recipes
Posted by Cindy on March 19th, 2007 in Main Dishes
YEAH! It is spring break! As we all know that with spring break comes parties, bar-b-ques, and vacations. I myself plan on taking a little bit of a down time, not to much because even though I don’t have class this week I still have to go to work. But, for those [...]
Curriculum Changes And A Word Of Advice For New Parents
Posted by Cindy on March 12th, 2007 in Family
Now days the curriculum for grade school is getting much more advanced than when I was in school. If you have had a chance to take a look at the “new” math books, they aren’t even using the same words for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division anymore. I asked a teacher why the words have [...]
Porcelain Dolls - A Great Gift Idea For Young Girls
Posted by Cindy on March 12th, 2007 in Gift Ideas, Gift Ideas for Children
When I was younger my Grandmother had this beautiful Victorian Porcelain Doll collection that she stored in a glass cabinet. I can remember going in and staring at her dolls as a child. They where the most beautiful dolls. I wanted to just pick them up and hold them, of course, [...]