Win a Macy's First Impressions Gift Sett

Macy's First Impressions is a collection of cute boutique clothes for children. You all know that I love to get my grandbaby everything that I can get her. She is a little doll and I love to dress her up. Take a look at what first impression offers

Want to enter a giveaway that gives you the chance of winning a Macy's First Impressions Gift Set? Head over to the blog Go Graham Go and enter the giveaway Giveaway ends December 23, 2010

Santa Came TO Town

Giveaway at SImply Being Mommy is for all the goodies to send a package

My kids, nephews, nieces and granddaughter have all learned to recognize the FedEx man and know that if he comes to the door most of the time something good will be in the package that he brings. I often send my granddaughter items since she lives away from me and I do not get to see her as much as I did before. So when I do I always take the time and wrap the package correctly so that I know that it will arrive to her nicely.  The blog Simply Being Mommy is hosting a giveaway where the winner will get all the supplies needed to send someone a great package Included in this giveaway prize is:
•An 8x8x8 brown FedEx box


•A roll of heavy-duty packing tape

•Bubble wrap

•Brown packing paper

•Holiday-themed address cards to put inside your packed box

•A $25 American Express gift card to ship your gifts at any FedEx location

•A Pack & Ship Tips sheet loaded with helpful info FedEx packaging experts

Giveaway ends December 14, 2010

Holly BLoggy Christmas

 sounds like it will be a great time be sure to join in on the fun

Cina Nut Hot Chocolate

1/2 cup Smucker's® Chocolate Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping


1/2 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter

Ground cinnamon to taste

4 cups milk

Marshmallows or whipped cream

WHISK chocolate topping, peanut butter, cinnamon and milk in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, until the chocolate milk begins to steam and mixture is well blended. 2.REMOVE from heat. Ladle the hot chocolate into serving cups. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream. Serve immediately.



recipe source : Jif Peanut Butter

Rocky Road Brownies

My mother loves many different things with Rocky Road including ice cream, fudge and I have a good feeling she would like these as well.

1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter


3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1 1/3 cups sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup miniature marshmallows

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

 In a 2- to 3-quart pan over low heat, frequently stir butter and chocolate until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and marshmallows until well blended.  Spread batter evenly in a buttered and floured 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle top evenly with walnuts.  Bake in a 350° oven until deep brown, 30 to 35 minutes.  Run a knife between pan rim and brownie. Let cool in pan on a rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 9 or 16 squares.

Buckeye Candy

My mother made these delicious cookies when I was still at home before I had my own family Now as a wife and mom I make these for my family as well

1 (16-ounce) jar creamy peanut butter


1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2 (16-ounce) packages powdered sugar

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels

2 tablespoons shortening

Beat peanut butter and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until blended. Shape into 1-inch balls; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Microwave chocolate and shortening in a 2-quart glass bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring twice. Dip each ball in chocolate mixture until partially coated; place on wax paper to harden. Store in an airtight container.

Another Type of Christmas Tree

I found this while searching online and really took a liking to it so much so I thought I would share it with you all. This is what Betty Williams reffered to as a redneck Christmas Tree. What do you think?

Toy Soldier Christmas Tree Ornament

Old-fashioned clothespins (no springs)


Acrylic paints (white, black, red, brown and gold)

Red and black pom-poms

Glue

Gold thread

Begin by painting white or black trousers on each clothespin. Holding the clothespin by its rounded top, paint the portion from the upper edge of the split down to the tips. Line up finished clothespins on the edge of a shoe box (as you would if you were pinning them on a clothesline) and let them dry completely. Next, mix dabs of red, white and brown paint to create a skin tone and use it to paint the soldiers' heads. Paint red jackets on the sections between the heads and the trousers. Again, let the paint dry completely. Now, paint on distinguishing details, such as gold buttons and buckles, black arm outlines and facial features, and white gloves.Glue a red or black pom-pom onto the heads to create the soldiers' bonnets. Lastly, loop a length of gold thread around each clothespin below the soldier's head to use as a hanger.

Source: Family Fun

Christmas Potpourri

-- Pinecones

- Dried basil leaves
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole star anise
- Dried berries
- Whole cloves
- Dried flowers, citrus fruits, apple slices, rosehips, pomegranates, etc.
- Cinnamon essential oil (found at natural food stores)


Start with a base of simple pinecones -any size and shape that you find works. I found some cute small round ones in my front yard. Add whatever ingredients you like. I've listed quite a few above, but if you don't like the smell of anise, don't add it. Or if you can't find basil leaves, just skip it. The great thing about this potpourri is that you can personalize to look and smell however you would like. If adding dried flowers, snip off the ends and break into small pieces. I've used cockscomb and statice for my example. Need to know how to dry orange and apple slices? Here's the perfect example for this Christmas craft project.  Put all the ingredients into a large plastic Ziploc bag. Add a few drops of the essential oil and shake. To keep this whole house smelling wonderful this season, add the potpourri to bowls around your house, and add a candle for an extra glow

shared at The Shabby Chic Cottage

Santa Advent Calendar

I am sorry that I did not share this earlier in the month as it just crossed my mind just recently. This is a super project to do with any child who can color and help you glue the cotton balls on. The best thing is that you can print the santa off

Organically Grown review

Organically Grown is much more than a name  it is the manner in which the products they have are produced. The Organically Grown company provides affordable, safe, stylish, high quality organic products from apparel and home decor to personal care items. Not only do they sell organic products but also support the organic farming community and organizations worldwide that are committed to a green, sustainable environment. They also act as an educational collective, offering information about the benefits of living an organic lifestyle.

One way that Organically Grown offers their consumers organic products is by selling products with organic cotton. In order for cotton to be considered organically grown it must be organic from beginning to end. Which means from seed to harvest the cotton is organic grown using only natural methods without use of chemicals and genetic modifications.

Organically Grown sent me the Organic Cotton Boys "Reindeer Friends" 3 Piece Bodysuit set

This great set includes three adorable bodysuits; two with embroidery, and one with a cute fall pattern. Free of toxins and chemicals to keep your baby safe, and softer than ever before. Comes with decorative padded hanger and 100% cotton guaranteed. You will feel good buying, your baby will feel good wearing it

This super cute 3 piece set from Organically Grown would be a perfect gift for any little guy at holiday time and would be perfect for wear during the holidays or even after. I love the fact that while the cute little reindeer and snowflakes help make the style of these onesies they do not overpower them making them perfect wear for the entire winter season. They arrive with all three placed together on a cute hanger. Perfect for hanging easily in the closet, wrapping as a gift would be an easy goal to accomplish as well, and the adorability of the outfits is second to none. 

Buy: you can purchase this adorable set at The Organically Grown website

Keep up with Organically Grown by following them on twitter or liking them on facebook

we received the product we shared in this post for review purposes only. The thoughts and opinions shared in this post are those of mine and have not been influenced and like opinions yours may be different than mine.

Consider Putting Cookies in Their Stockings

Do you have baseball fans in your house? Well then you may want to consider putting Cooperstown Cookies in their stocking. These are not any cookie but delicious cookies that come in tins that are replicas of the stadium where their favorite baseball team plays ball. Just take a look at the tin of Wrigley Field

To get your baseball fan these delicious cookies and their favorite teams tin visit Cooperstown Cookies


I have worked with Cooperstown Cookies at previous times but was not sent any products or financial means for this post It was simply my choice to share with my readers a Christmas Stocking idea

Brrrr.... Winter Weather is Here good time to stay in and read a few of my top post

You can definetly tell that winter is here BRRR!!!!!!!!!!! So I am warm and cozy writing to share with you the top post of yesterday.

Christmas Cookies 4 way
Cathedral Windows Christmas Cookies
Christmas Tree Ornaments
Vintage Christmas Ornaments
Christmas Cookie Exchange Party
All In One Hamburger Casserole
Rice Krispy Wreaths
Blue Christmas
free printable advent calendar
Meet Me Monday

ABC Wednesday Letter of the Day is the letter U.....

Many of us will find Christmas Presents under the tree just waiting for them to all be unwrapped by the ones that we love. The joy we have as we watch the gift we give be unwrapped as well as the joy we have of unwrapping those gift make wonderful memories.

While I was looking for the perfect U word to express udder excitement in Christmas I found this song from youtube and wanted to share it with U. The name of this song is Unwrap You and while you may get a ultimate thought in your mind the truth is that the song is about those that are missed this holiday season.

posted on ABC Wednesday

Princess is getting bigger

My how Princess has grown it has been a delight to watch her grow and change. Now I get to do the same with her brother when he is born. How fun it is to be a Grandma.
shared on twinfatuation

Win A Eureka

This giveaway will help you clean up for the holidays, after the holidays and keep on cleaning. I could really use a vac like this with grandkids and chiildren with allergies the filtrete would be wonderful. Want your chance to win this wonderful Eureka? Well head over to the blog 3 kids and us and enter before December 20, 2010

Win A Tastefully Simple Gift Basket

MomStart is hosting a giveaway for the delicious Tastefully Simple company. The gift basket that you and I have a chance to win is the Treats for You ($49.95) gift set, which includes:




· White Fudgy Flavored Popcorn

· Oh My! Chai Drink Mix

· Fudgy Popcorn

· Butterscotch Kisses Cocoa Mix

· Nutty Good Granola Snack Mix

· Oval organizer

I will admit that I am a bit hungry for some goodies now and have entered this great giveaway that will end December 27, 2010

HALO Sleepsacks now available at Target

HALO SleepSack wearable blankets are perfect for this type of weather but soft and safe enough to use year round. HALO is no stranger to my blog as I have posted about their wonderful products here and here and here HALO SleepSack does more than just offer warmth and comfort to infants and toddlers but also provides safety to your little ones and are CPSIA certified as well . HALO has a section on their website devoted to safety.

William Schmid the founder of HALO Innovations Inc. is also the father who realizes the pain of losing a child. In 1991 he lost a daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. In 1994 he has teamed up with his company to develop products that encourage healthier and safer sleeping as well as bring peace of mind to your own home. A percentage of HALO Innovations profits are donated to First Candle/SIDS Alliance and the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths to fun ongoing SIDS research, education and family support

As I stated I have had the great opportunity to share with my readers all about wonderful products that HALO make. When I shared with them that I was going to be a new grandma and my daughter was pregnant they sent me a sleep sack swaddle. This will allow the baby to stay warm without having to use any loose blankets perfect for a new born. My granddaughter Princess had one of these as well when she was around 5 months old and slept several months in it. Her mother loved it and purchased another to go with it

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Buy: Great News HALO products are now available at Target, You can also still purchase HALO products at Amazon.com, on the HALO website, JCPENNY, and more see the HALO website to see other retail sites

as I shared in this post I did receive a sleepsack for product review purposes. The opinions I shared in this post are mine and are simply that opinions.

Win a stocking full of chocolate

We all know about the sugar cookies with the kiss in the middle that as a kid we called cyclops and how delicious they are. Did you know about all the other great goodies and crafts that can be done using Hershey kisses? Well then you will want to check them out many of which are listed over on the blog Go Graham Go and while there check out the great giveaway where a lucky person will get a stocking full of Hershey chocolates.  Giveaway ends December 15, 2010

Another chance to win a stocking full of hershey can be found at The Mommy Files this giveaway ends December 12, 2010