Friday, January 1, 2010

Aloha Friday


Kailana from the blog An Island Life hosts a wonderful fun meme each friday titled Aloha Friday. It seems that in Hawaii Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend so for this meme participants post simple questions and then visit each others as well.


Since I was a young child we always stayed home and snacked, watched the ball drop and played games. Last night was the same as we spent last night playing board games. One of our favorites of late is Taboo because we can all play and it is lots of fun.



My question for you is: what is your favorite game to play with friends or family?


White Chocolate Strawberry Squares

White Chocolate Strawberry Squares

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1-3/4 cups white chocolate chips (morsels)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup strawberry preserves or jam (see Tip)
1/3 cup sliced natural almonds

Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-in.-square pan with foil, letting it extend 2 in. above pan on opposite sides. Coat with nonstick spray. Melt butter and 1-1/2 cups white chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over low heat (mixture may look curdled). Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl with mixer on medium-high speed until lemon colored. Stir in white chip mixture and extract until combined, thenthe flour just until blended. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup batter. Spread remaining batter in prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until light golden. Gently spread preserves evenly over crust. Spoon dollops of reserved batter over top; sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lift by foil ends to a cutting board. Melt remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips as pkg directs. Scrape into a small sturdy plastic ziptop bag. Snip off tip of a corner and drizzle top with back-and-forth lines. Let set. Cut in 36 squares; remove from foil

if you find yourself wanting more white chocolate recipes visit here at Womans Day to find more

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Popcorn Delight

When I was a little girl we used to sit with our mother and watch T.V. on newyears eve. My mother may of made snacks and treats for us to enjoy that night but I must say one thing we always had was Popcorn. Here is a great recipe to share with your guest tonight.
PopCorn Delight

14 cups popped popcorn
2 cups salted peanuts
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons creamy Jif® Peanut Butter

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, cereal and marshmallows. In a microwave, melt candy coating and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat.
Spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 6 quarts.

Thankful Thursday


On this Thursday as I look back over the year I must say my heart is full of thankfulness. My son and granddaughter were both hospitalized with serious problems and both of them came through with Gods help. Both of the mysterious illness went away without reason just as they had came on. Thank God.


We have also had a great time this year with our church and the youth. For the first time we were able to visit Florida and not only visit but stay for a week at camp and come back with many blessings to share with those that we love. Oh the lessons we have learned and the lessons yet to be learned this year and years to come. Is God's love not just wonderful?


We watched as Princess seemed to change right in front of our eyes as she went from that newborn baby to the toddler she is today. How sweet she has always been I love her very very much. She went from the newborn who could do little for herself to the little one she is now up walking, talking and giving love as always.


The various things in life that we can only look at and say that was God's love and his work. That is what I am thankful for. The daily life of getting up and opening my eyes is a blessing in itself.


What are you thankful for? Share them over on the blog Women Taking A Stand and see what others have to share as well.

Good Time at the Hotel


Here is a picture of my daughter and a couple of her friends that was taken at the hotel that we stayed at.



Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Please visit a new blog

I know you all have heard me talk about Princess and my family on my blog alot. Great news my daughter, Princess mommy, has created her own blog. Please head over and visit the blog known as Monkey Mommy at this link http://monkeymommy08.blogspot.com/

Enjoying the concert


We enjoyed the weekend together watching the various christian artist. Here my son and daughter are watching but after looking after the picture I am wondering exactly what he is doing, sleeping or listening.

Cowgirl Chocolates giveaway

As I shared with you all earlier we were able to review delicious chocolates from Cowgirl Chocolates. These chocolates offer a bit of spice with the sweet. Whether you choose the spice with the sweet or the sweet alone the choice is yours because Cowgirl Chocolates offer both. It was super fun to watch those that thought they were tough and spices did not bother them to react when they realized the spice does come through the bite of chocolate. Perhaps you would love to try a snack of the Delicious Cowgirl Chocolates as well.


Buy: you can purchase the delicious Cowgirl Chocolates of their website located at http://www.cowgirlchocolates.com

Win: One of Annie's Home readers will be able to win a treat from Cowgirl Chocolates.

To enter this giveaway you must (1) leave comment on the previous review and (2) visit the Cowgirl Chocolates website and tell me something that you found out.

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Christmas at my house with the teens


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