Recipe Challenge Shout Out...

Whew- this is my 4th post today! So if you wanna catch up and see what I've been up to- be sure to check those other posts out k-!

I've been chatting away with a new-found friend and she's going to start hosting Recipe Challenges. Jeannie of Jaded Wishes & Fairytale Dreams just posted her 1st one and I'm in! I love to bake and cook!

The first of many in a series - I hope ... here's the 1st challenge . . .



Hmmm- Rolo's! Now that is a start. I don't think I've ever cooked/baked with Rolo's. I've eatten them *lol*.
Lemme grab my apron, flour towels, spoons, and bowls. Let me put my thinking caps on! Then it's off to assemble and shop for the ingredients! *think think think*

The challenge is open to anyone and everyone.

Jeannie also is thinking of hosting Craft Swap challenges, but that's another project and brain-storming in the works. After the New Years! More Fun & Challenges to be had! WoOhOo!

Come join us! What are YOU gonna bake/cook with Rolo's?

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I got my Cookie Cutter Swap . . .

I participated in the Cookie Cutter Exchange hosted by Sue. My partner was Stephanie from Germany. We both love to bake, cookies, and we discovered from chatting- TILDA!
Stephanie hasn't rcv'd my package yet :O( hopefully they get to her soon. I got tracking on it so I'm watching it closely. Don't want noone stealing her goodies I sent her.

But here's what I got from sweet Stephanie...


2 cookie cutters - one windmill, which I didn't have and I do have quite a collection of cookie cutters mind you, and a snowflake, again of which I didn't have of that size. Danke Stehanie! Along with some extras from Germany (don't you just love international partners- especially holiday/celebratory goodiez). A woodland ornament that says "Forhes Fest" which means Happy Holidays, a wooded 'star' ornament, a mini snowman ornament, a mini-garland of reindeers in creme and red colors (lurrve this- perfect for my mini tree), a couple packets of instant German Cappacinno, some German chocolate wafer cookies, some butter German cookies in Windmill- popular in Germany, a set of golden stars n cherub napkins with matching tin. Inside the tin is some individual packets of assorted chocolate sprinkles. I'm assuming you put these in your Cappucinno or on some bread smeared with butter (my Netherland friend Monique told me this is like a treat in households) and a couple packets of vanilla sugar. Stephanie also sent some German recipes and it all came with the sweetest vintage inspired Christmas card.


Thank you again so much Stephanie for being an awesome partner. I REALLY hope you get your goodies soon. And thanks to Sue for hosting this swap and giving me another friend- from across the pond!

Stay Warm folks!


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I got my Frog Doll . . .

I got my Frog Doll from my swap partner Kim.
Lookie ...


Isn't that just a delight - you ever did see? I love this Frog Witchy! Haha! The frog, Kim says, is from Blue Moon Beginnings pattern available on their website Rustic Moon Primitives. I love it! The frog has a toadstool mushy around her neck, a broom for collection froggy delights, *lol*, prim rustic stars around her hat, a tinsel collar, - just toad-ally fabulous! And with the fabric that I liked so much. I have to get me some of that fabric!

Kim also sent a couple of extras - a glittered *swoons* "Spooky" sign AND a beautiful Faerie brooch. GORGEOUS! *wings flutters*


Thanks so much Kim for my awesome swap goodies. I will leave it out all year long. Luv it :). Also a huge Thanks to Cindy for hosting this swap!

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Catching Up . . .

This last week has been a busy one for me.

Had another court hearing, out of state that took only 15 minutes in the court room and another court date is scheduled. It was like wham, bam, maam, DONE! I couldn't believe it.
Sheesh- I wish this case would close already! It'd be nice to move on and pay off my attorney. Thank goodness she's kind to work with me. Good (loyal) attorney's are hard to find! Thank goodness this case is in SD where the system hasn't quite caught up in the 20th century as far as family issues go.
Had this exact case been heard and processed in the state of CA- I'd be broke, my daughter would be lost in the system, and this whole thing would be an unmitigated disaster.
Next court hearing is scheduled for Feb 4th. USH- so I will put that aside and enjoy the time and holidays. What else CAN I do! Just sit n wait *twiddles thumbs* lol! I'm not going to let it get me down. Nope NOT this Faerie!

Ok- off to post some more ... swaps I've rcv'd while I was away! Stay Warm!


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Blog Modifying Complete ...

Well Folks- I've modified my blog as you can see. Ta-Dah!
I have cleaned it up a bit, got rid of some broken links, added links, added content, made it a 3 column Blog, organized and made it easier to navigate. I hope you agree with that!

It's amazing what a year of blogging can do *lol*. I've learned a lot and met a lot of great people far and wide! I've participated in great swaps and got some creative and crafty things in return!

I will probably play with the font colors on my posts until I find the right one. I want it to be easy on the eyes, but make it "catch-y" too. So that you can not won't be distracted with contents on the side bar, and trying to find my posts at the same time. I have put a lot of thought into my contents and links and my Blog. I'm proud of my blog!

Let me know what you think- positive or negative. I welcome comments and suggestions- but please be nice tho! *winks*

Stay Warm!

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Modifying my Blog...

If you're visiting me and it's all wonky- don't fret- it's not the spiked Egg Nog *lol* it's cuz I'm modifying my Blog a wittle bit.

I'm making it:
- a 3 column blog
- better navigation
- cleaning up links

So come back ya'll. It shouldn't be long now- that it will be the way I'd like it!

Stay Warm.

Practice a "Random Act of Kindness" or "Pay it Forward".

I have some packages that came in that I need to post.
Been out of town for a court hearing on the 15th and doing my best to catch up :O)

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Got our Tree Last Night ...

(this is a cross post from my sister blog)

As soon as hubby got home from work last night- we changed vehicles and headed over to the Christmas Tree Farm.
We brought out Starbucks Signature Hot Cocoa and he got an Old Fashioned Doughnut & I a Holiday Gingerbread Loaf slice. MmMmMmMm!
Here's Annie coming along for the ride...



Annie is so excited to be going to the Christmas Tree Farm. WE all love the scent of fresh Pine!



We found the perfect tree! Annie insisted that she have her picture taken IN the tree! She looked so cute- I happily obliged!



We brought it home! Here Annie fills the tree bowl with water! She's the Tree Keeper this year *lol* Like me, she's a tree hugger *winks*



Ta-Dah ... all ready to be decorated!
I wasn't feeling all too good (killer cramps) so we will decorate the tree tomorrow night. Hubby put the lights up to get it ready.
I'll take more pics tomorrow and share with ya'll.
For now stay warm!







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