It is snowing -- beautiful big flakes drifting slowly downward covering ground and branch generously. Such a pretty sight. From inside-- where it is a full 60 degrees warmer than outside. I'll save you the calculation and say it is 12 degrees out there. Thank goodness there are distractions -- such as the awesome posts you're bringing to the party. Thank you for sharing!!! Featured from last week: Spaceships and Laser Beams -- Easy Beer Bread A Proverbs 31 Wife -- Changing What I Can Style Safari -- Color Blocked Boiled Wool Jacket The Boondocks Blog -- How to Repaint Cubby Storage Units the Easy Way Mom Succeeds - Disney Cruise Tips: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Time Anika's DIY Life - DIY Under Bed Shoe Organizer Five Minutes for Mom -- Homemade Soft Pretzels Snazzy ... [Read More]
Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Brownie Baked Oatmeal is wonderful for a special breakfast. Soo decadent and delightful with 8 grams of protein and, with milk, 32 carbs per serving. When Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of the week, it is sometimes hard to find time to celebrate. Make this the day before and refrigerate before baking 20 minutes on Valentine’s morning – a special glow all day long! Or celebrate birthdays – or acceptance into college of choice – or making the cheer squad – or any other special occasion. Customize Brownie Baked Oatmeal with your choice of chocolate chips. We like dark chocolate so that’s what I usually choose. If all I have on hand is semi-sweet, that’s the choice. Both good. I’ve not tried white chocolate chips, but I bet they would be good and have some “visual interest” , ... [Read More]
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Brrrr! That's all I have to say about that!!! People, including me, are still out and about running errands and doing what needs to be done even though the temperature is zero or below----- just brrr! My therapuetic rice heat bags are getting good use. Hope you are snuggled in and staying warm! Thanks for swinging by and leaving a link to your great ideas and yummy recipes! Featured from last week: Of the Hearth - 11 Tips that will Help You Survive Life with a Newborn Five Spot Green Living -- How to Get Rid of Silverfish Adventures of a DIY Mom -- How to Make Bread Bowls from Scratch Trial and Error Home Ec -- Decision Fatigue Simply Designing - Heart Shaped Cocoa on a Stick So Much Better with Age -- How to Paint Furniture for a Professional Look Snazzy Little ... [Read More]
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We reworked the entry hall closet this week. Those small spaces take as much time as the bigger spaces -- or maybe more! New shelf, installed cubbies for storage,and best of all moved the rod back 1.5 inches. No more coat sleeves hanging through the folding doors! New clean, sleek hardware. Bliss is a space that truly works and makes life better! And friends who stop by to share their awesome ideas, DIY projects and recipes. Thank you!! Featured from last week: Wonder Mom Wanna Be - Would You Rather Questions for Kids Organized Island - Tips to Simplify Your Life Sew Historically - Victorian Pistachio Cake Simply Blended Smoothies --Simple and Delicious Green Smoothie Celebrating Everyday Life - How to Make Fortune Cookie Cards So Much Better with Age - ... [Read More]
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An impromptu conversation took place on Debbie Dabble's blog a week or so ago in which a number of people said they wanted to find blogs to "just read". Not everybody wants to write, but a lot like to read for their own personal enjoyment. I had a friend who could not get out of the house and felt that blogs opened her world and let her feel like she was still a part of a community. In that spirit, I am bringing back the blog roll -- up there in the top bar where it says "Connections" there is a list of some blogs that I like to read on a regular basis. Some are chatty, some are to the point. But they are all written for the joy of it, to share genuine knowledge, a passion and something of the writer. Some make money in various ways, others don't. If you have one or half a dozen ... [Read More]
Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Macaroni and Cheese Bites are a hearty appetizer for any occasion. Bake them in tart pans for Bitty Bites. Bake them in a regular muffin tin for a big guy appertizer or a light meal. Serve them for a prom after-party, an informal wedding reception, a couples potluck, the Big Game Food Table. I’ve mentioned before that we like hearty appetizers for a light meal that is different and out of the ordinary for us. It takes 20 minutes to prepare the big macaroni muffins. If you do the prep as directed and multi task while the water is coming to a boil and the pasta is cooking, you’ll feel less hurried during assembly. I used a small ladle to fill each muffin cup to the top. The recipe makes exactly 12. Serve hot. Garnish with fresh ground pepper and chopped parsley. If you ... [Read More]
