'Tis the Season

While you are out holiday shopping please remember the less fortunate. Pick up a toy or book to donate. These are a short list of my favorite charities.

• Salvation Army - They are the easiest way to donate. Pull out some change and drop it in the bucket at a participating location. You can also take non-perishable food items, gently worn clothes to drop off or host a family for the holidays. www.uss.salvationarmy.org
• Toys for Tots - Donate toys or cash via several locations in Waco and surounding communities. These are then given to children based on family needs (via Salvation Army). www.toysfortotswaco.org
• Let's Say Thanks - Easy and inexpensive way to brighten the Holidays. Visit www.letssaythanks.com pick a card and greeting for free. It will be mailed to a military person stationed overseas during the holidays.

Snowing in Texas

Last week it actually did. Nothing stuck to the ground. To make the snow last here in Texas Em and I made a snowglobe. We took an old baby food jar, silicone sealer (like for kitchens or bathrooms), a tiny toy, glitter and baby oil. (You can also substitute silicone for hot glue and baby oil for mineral oil or water.)

The night before I let her pick out the toy and I sealed it to the inside of the lid.
Em chose her own glitter/snow colors; red and silver. I measured out the baby oil.
I allowed her to put the glitter in the baby food jar and then pour the baby oil in.
I finished the snow globe by sealing the lid to the baby food jar. If you do this craft allow the jar to sit over night upside down.

This will ensure the seal is dry before turning it over to shake. Happy Snowy Holidays!

More Leftover Candy

Today I had a craving for brownies plus an urge to clean the garage. Hmmmm....think the pregnancy urges are kicking in. Em and I spiced the brownies up a bit by adding some leftover candy bars to the brownies.

While I sprayed the baking pan Em unwrapped the candies.

We followed the instructions to make the brownie mix.

After pouring the brownie mix into the pan we placed the candies on top. We did half plain and half with the candies. Then we baked the brownies according to the box.

Here's Em eating the remaining mix.

Ooey Gooey Candy Brownies! YUMMMMM!