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Blogger Friend School #10 Cookie Exchange

Posted in Family, Holidays, and Homeschooling

I love cookies, baking, goodies during the holidays. Lots of fond memories surround those times in the kitchen while growing up. One of the favorites that I usually do is peanut butter balls. Peanut Butter Balls Candy Ingredients:3 sticks butter, melted2 C peanut butter2 boxes (2 lbs) powdered sugarMix in large bowl with hands until crumbly. Form into small balls. Place on tray covered with parchment/wax paper/aluminum foil.Coating Ingredients:1 large pkg chocolate chips1/2 cake paraffin waxMelt in double boiler. With toothpick, dip peanut butter balls in chocolate. Let cool. Store in air tight container. Each year, my mom would make…

Tackle It Tuesday: Errands

Posted in Homemaking

Today is errand day. Things we need pick up: Stocking stuffers Sheets for D (love ya, hun!) Ear drops for Munchkin Books/videos from library Vacuum belt Things we need to get done: Vacuum the house Bake cookies Make peanut butter balls Schoolwork, including Christmas lapbook Take our furry friend to the vet for shots Take D’s package to post office Not a very exciting day, but it needs to get done. We may not get all of the baking done today, so that’s actually a “get done this week” type thing.

Monday Meanderings & Meal Plan Monday

Posted in Homemaking

1. Bible Study/Devotions: I’ll be starting up Beth Moore’s “To Live is Christ” book this week. I plan on reading at least a chapter a day. 2. Must Do Items: Finish cleaning up kitchen for Organizing Challenge Purchase new vacuum belt Go to dmv (yuck!) 3. Zone: Munchkin room organization 4. Train Them Up: We’ll be working on a Christmas lapbook. We’ll be using The Adventure of Christmas by Lisa Whelchel and Just 25 Days ‘Til Christmas by Rebecca Hayford Bauer for advent ideas. 5. Menu Planning: Mac ‘n Cheese Tacos Pasta Bake Loaded Baked Potatoes Salads Soup Spaghetti