Sunday, January 27, 2019

FAIRIES IN FEBRUARY~

As you know,
I believe in fairies...
I think they are some of
God's little angels...
although I couldn't find
that part in the Bible....

One morning~
we awoke to a world kissed by
Fairy Dust
~some of you may call it snow~
Looking out the window I saw this...
(the blue vertical line holds a
bird feeder at the end)
And this....
And this....
The Cherub-Before And After 
THE BIG SNOW
Do you see the cherub there...
surrounded by snow
and lit by sparkling lights?
He's way at the base
hidden in his little snow world.

The fairies will visit this 
sweet little place when
Spring comes to Green Bay.
I will sure miss this little playhouse
in all the seasons as we move.
It's a cold beauty right now but the 
Winter Fairies love it....
I see them flitting around
out there from time to time.
Yes. I. Do.

The other "fairy" that has been
visiting grandkids lately is the
Tooth Fairy.
Here is the one I have.....
He is a Mark Roberts fairy.
He's darling, isn't he?

He's the one that comes to visit
in the depths of night when you
lose a tooth....
IF YOU ARE GOOD.
Of course this is
NOT GOOD 
if you are over the age of 12
AND even worse 
if you have dentures!
Yes, indeedy!

Are you not so good?
Well- HERE is YOUR tooth fairy!
Makes you want to stay on the
Straight and Narrow,
doesn't it????

Have a fairy nice Sunday!!!!
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

NEVER FAIL CARAMELS ON A SNOWY DAY!


There's a storm brewing here today.
We have 3-5" of snow coming
this morning- 
downgraded from 6-7".

I love to putz in the kitchen
on days like this, don't you?
You are in for a treat today!!!

When I was a kid,
 my mother
often whipped up a batch 
of fudge from scratch
after the chores were done
on a snowy Pennsylvania night.

I make caramels instead.
As you can tell, I love to bake
and make candy.

I don't know how many 
caramel recipes I have tried
over the years.
Some of them called for
stirring for what seemed hours
and then...
they might or might not
"turn out".

These are quick!
Less than 10 minutes from
start to finish AND they
NEVER FAIL 
to set up properly.

Ready?
Get yourself a nice big 
microwave measuring cup.
Make sure it is microwave safe.

Everything that is measured out
is in 1/2 cup increments.

Melt 1/2 cup butter.
Remove from microwave.
Add 1/2 cup Karo syrup,
1/2 cup light brown sugar,
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened CONDENSED MILK
(not evaporated milk)

Stir until mixed and dissolved.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 minutes.
Stir down.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 more minutes.
Remove from mic.  Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts-if desired- I don't.
Stir until few air bubbles remain.
Pour into 8x8 buttered dish.
Refrigerate until set.
Cut into squares.

You can wrap these if they last long enough.
Ours never seem to make it to the
wrapped stage!
Serve these to your husband.
Make sure he eats twice as many
as you do.
Remember- the fatter he gets
the skinnier you look
standing next to him!;>)

Happy Wednesday!!!!
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Sunday, January 13, 2019

ANNA IRELAND BUILDS A SHELF

If you have 2-1/2 minutes
this is 
THE BEST TUTORIAL
on building a shelf
I have ever seen.

If nothing else,
you will get your laugh 
for the day.
Featuring Anna & Peggy Sue the dog!


See you in a day or so with the
PICK YOUR FAVORITE  RESULTS!

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