Monday, December 10, 2012

Reindeer Food




Here is what Mason and I will be doing this afternoon!  This is a fun way to get the kids involved in preparation for Santa's big arrival.  Everyone remembers to put cookies and milk out for Santa each year, but what about the hard-working team of reindeer?  Before your cherubs go to sleep on Christmas Eve, have them sprinkle some magic reindeer food on the front lawn or by the front door so the team can keep its energy up to make it to all the boys and girls homes before morning.

Here is what you need:
  • Oatmeal
  • Magic reindeer dust (gold or brightly colored glitter or bakery sprinkles)
Put the ingredients on a snack-sized bag, shake it up, and it's ready to give to your child to put out before going to bed.  The magic dust will glisten in the snow or grass, making it easy for the reindeer to spot. 

If you live in an area where you are concerned about wildlife eating the glitter, substitute bakery sprinkles or even sugar (colored with food coloring, if desired).

Use these two links below from organizedhome.com in you want a cute reindeer poem to put on your bag of food.


On Christmas Eve, sprinkle this wonderful Reindeer Food on your lawn. The shiny glitter or sprinkles will sparkle in the moonlight and the smell of oats will guide Rudolph to your home.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Birthday Freebies!!!

Someone celebrated their birthday this weekend!  I won't say how old I am, but I have to say I had a great time with my family.  I was treated to a special dinner and Mason and Amanda bought me a beautiful necklace with their birthstones on it.

Did you know that when your birthday comes around, restaurants and retailers give away a ton of coupons and free stuff?  You have got to check out this list of freebies you can get on your special day.  Some require you to simply join their email list, others don't.  I have been receiving coupons and freebies all month long from various retailers!  Not too shabby.

Check out his comprehensive list from Mama Cheaps.  While you are there, you might find some great deals too!



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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving and Quick Corn Bread Recipe

Happy Thanksgiving!  In case you are on short notice and need a good cornbread recipe quickly, here you go!  Every year it is my job to make the corn bread.  I have taken many, many recipes and tweaked it to how I like it.  Most are too dry or not sweet enough for my liking.  Here is the recipe I have developed over the years.  I hope you like it as much as my family does!

Ingredients

4 tbs butter or solid vegetable shortening - softened
1 and 1/3 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar (I have used up to 3/4 cup if you like it sweeter)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 8oz can of creamed corn

Directions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly grease 11x8 inch baking pan with the butter or shortening.

2. Stir the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until mixed.  Beat the milk, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl until blended.  Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until just blended - a few lumps won't matter.  Stir in can of creamed corn and mix slightly.

3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the center of the oven until golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 45 minutes.  Since ovens vary, it may take longer to cook thoroughly.  Remove and cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!!!!!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Free Thanksgiving Printables


Want some new Thanksgiving activity pages for the kids?  Head on over to Parents.com or Michaels.com to print out the latest coloring pages, word searches, mazes, and connect the dot pages!

Want more??????

Click HERE for free printable activities from Kaboose.com

Click HERE for for free printables from FamilyShoppingBag.com

Click HERE for free printables, activity sheets, decorations, coloring pages and more from familyfun.go.com

Click HERE for free printables, word searches, turkey mazes, flash cards, bingo, and more from mes-english.com

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway (Closed)

We LOVE all Melissa and Doug products!  The quality is superb and stands the test of time of little hands.  You can find just about anything that your little one might want from puzzles, to art supplies, to fun dining sets. 

Now Melissa and Doug have released their Terrific Twenty List just in time for your holiday shopping.  This list compiles the “best of the best” holiday gifts for the 2012 holiday season.  To celebrate, they are having a “20 Days of Terrific Twenty” Giveaway their Facebook page! Every day (starting November 6) they will be giving away one item from their Terrific Twenty list to at least one of our lucky Facebook fans!

What do you have to do?  Simply visit Melissa & Doug on Facebook to enter to win a gift every day from the Terrific Twenty list.
 

 

Would you like another chance to win one of the Terrific Twenty from Melissa and Doug?  Fill out the form below for a chance to win!  The Giveaway will run from 11/7/2012 at 9:00am until 11/28/12 at 9:00am.  Good Luck!


Thank you to Melissa & Doug for providing the prize for this Giveaway!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Free Election Day Printables


I did it!  I casted my vote in this year's Election.  Even though they cannot vote yet, don't forget to include the kiddies in this years Election excitement!

Click HERE for free Election Day printables from abcteach.com

Click HERE for an awesome list of free Election Day printables from spelloutloud.com

Click HERE for free Election Day activities and presidential printables for kids from the examiner.com

Click HERE for free Election Day printables including, worksheets, coloring pages, and puzzles from apples4theteacher.com

Click HERE for free printables from homeschooling.about.com


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