Today was a great day. One of those days where you feel like you're catching up a bit! I'm sure it won't last but it feels good at the moment. I got lights strung and the ceramic tree set up in the window with its new plastic colored bulbs. I'll take another picture at night when it really shines!
My dearly departed Aunt Alice made the tree and the wreath and so much more!
I put Amy's lights she gave me across the mantel and they're just perfect for that
Here are some treasures from dear friends and family
I received this hand-painted card yesterday from Rain.....thank you so much Rain....you are multi-talented my friend and I am blessed to know you and be inspired by all you do!
There's the card with the mystery family....and Santa too!
I also cleaned litter boxes, filled water bottles, watered the plants and made kale chips...........this is prior to baking............
After baking..........
There are a few things I would do differently.....a very single layer, no washing prior to baking. Mine were organic so how bad could they be if I didn't wash them? They were too wet and had to be baked and re-baked to get them finished. They are tasty but be careful not to add too much salt. I have one more batch to make and I'm not going to wash them and see if that helps plus I'll spread them out really thin....I'll report back! I got a big bag that was already cut up so there was none of that to do. I don't think they will fill you up very much if you are a really hungry snacker...they're like eating air! But healthy air! LOL!
Here are your Christmas Tidbits for today.....
These are cute, easy and I have no doubt they are delicious.....it's cheescake! Here's the recipe
I hate to cut up my Christmas cards as I don't get that many but maybe the after Christmas sale? I think these little houses are so cute! There were no directions but how hard can it be? I think I need lots of glitter though!
I hope you had a great day! UPS just delivered my last Christmas present to be wrapped and mailed out! Yippee! Have a nice evening!
Happy Trails!!!
After baking..........
Here are your Christmas Tidbits for today.....
Happy Trails!!!
You accomplished so much! My countdown has begun. Tomorrow I have a 5 month old and 3 yr old and we are going to finish Christmas shopping and grocery shopping. Friday is a lost cause as I will have the 5 month old, a 1 year old, 2- 3 year olds, and 2 5 year olds. Even with my husband home to help, Friday is damage control. Saturday is 24 clean, decorate, wrap, cook, etc. And Sunday is Christmas with my five kids, 3 spouses, and ten grandchildren. And Monday is a day of rest.
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DeleteI think it is wonderful that the "Mystery Family" will be sharing Christmas with you! This may have started something new at your house. I do like Amy's lights across the mantle.
ReplyDeleteWe got lots done today, so maybe I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I think I'll take the rest of the evening off and watch an old western movie with Movie Man. If only I had one of those little Cheese Cakes to snack on...
I know! Don't they look yummy? I haven't had cheesecake in years!
DeleteThat is a really cute bird house ornament! Do you have a salad spinner? I use mine all the time for lettuce, I bet it would work for kale also! I wash everything:)
ReplyDeleteI do have a spinner but it was down in the basement somewhere. It did suggest that but the last batch that I didn't wash turned out great.....I figured the oven would kill any germs.
DeleteI really like Amy's lights on your mantle. You got a lot done again today. Where do you get all of that energy? My MIL made a tree just like that back in the 1970's. She still had it last time we were there for Christmas. It's supposed to snow all day tomorrow so I plan to clean the house, (especially the bathrooms), and then I'm going to make Christmas Crack. I think I got the recipe from your blog if I remember right. I do remember how good it is.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thursday Sam. Less than a week until Christmas!
Blessings,
Betsy
Lucky you with the snow but it will be in the 60's here for Christmas Eve and Christmas so even though it won't be white at least it will be warm! Yes, Christmas Crack is a tradition now! LOL! I'm getting excited!
DeleteI actually made house ornaments like that one year. We still have one for the tree, but our tree has very little ornaments on it this year (due to the puppy). They are fun to make though.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was darling!
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