I am a to do list kind of girl. I like being able to cross items off my list as they are completed. It's a sense of satisfaction. The problem is when I put too many items on my list. I'm not talking about the everyday items that need to get done, although some days those things can be overwhelming and long it's the extra things I'm talking about.
I like to make and do things. Those are the projects I'm talking about. It seems that I typically have many of them going on at one time. That thought came to a realization just a couple of days ago through two different events.
The first... I had my girls downstairs in the basement playing. We have recently been working down there rearranging and organizing. I have my craft area down there and was working on that. I have this wooden storage cart that we got at a school auction a few years ago. When I got it it didn't look so pretty, so I covered it with khaki colored contact paper with hopes and plans of making designs or something on it. That didn't happen. I have owned this piece for several years now and the contact paper was starting to peel and just frankly getting on my nerves. It wasn't pretty to look at and I was getting tired of it. So while Madelyn was playing with her little people and Lorena was napping I peeled all of that ugly contact paper off. It came of surprisingly easy. I decided I was going to paint it, but it has a couple of sticky spots that need attention and a light sanding done. After I was done with the peeling I sent a picture to my husband with a comment about how I can't seem to only have one project going at a time. He responded with a smile and a comment like that seems like a personal problem. But that got me thinking of all the projects I have going on right now or want to get started right away, the list is quiet long.
The other thing that got me thinking was a conversation I had with Russ the other night (funny how God uses our husbands to shape us and make us think). He asked me if we had our fireplace last Christmas or not and did we hang up the stockings on it. I responded that we did, but we didn't hang the stockings up because we didn't want Madelyn to pull them down. So I then commented that I needed to get started on making our stockings soon. Russell just smiled and shook his head no. He kindly said that I wasn't going to be able to get those done this year since I am busy trying to make felt food for the girls. I half heartedly agreed with him, all the while thinking I can do it, I'll show him.
But all of these things have got me thinking about my list of projects. Here's the list of current on going started projects... a cross stitch baby crib blanket for Lorena, the felt food, the craft table down stairs (no further work has been done) and some pumpkin turkeys that Madelyn and I are going to make together. Things to be added to the list... stockings, painted Christmas present for a couple of people, scrapbooks that are long overdue and the many cuteams ideas I've seen on pinterest.
I am realizing I am only one person, I can only accomplish so much on a given day, and more importantly there are two beautiful girls and a handsome guy who need and want my attention. I need to not have so many projects going on at a time or stress myself out about getting them all done.
So maybe tonight I can work on the felt food after the girls are asleep and since we are suppose to get a big winter storm tomorrow Madelyn and I will work on her project of turkeys.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
You should write more....
I've been reading a lot of blogs lately, one in particular. I have been reading my beautiful cousin's blog, http://theefarmlife.blogspot.com, where she wrote for write31days. It was every encouraging and challenging. Take the time to go and read it!
So in the process of reading I have been thinking about writing in my blog again, wondering if I really have that much to share or would anyone even want to read it? I don't create new recipes, but I love to try the ones I find on Pinterest. I enjoy making crafts, not always original ideas. I have 2 beautiful girls but I'm not sure how much of them I really want to plaster all over the internet. Do I have anything worth saying.....
I am the director of our Wednesday children's program at church. Once a month we make a craft, this month since it is November we were going to make turkey with little small pumpkins. I was able to get most of the supplies from our craft room at church, but I needed smaller googly eyes (because everything is better with googly eyes). So my plan, what I wanted to do was go to Hobby Lobby by myself on Tuesday evening. Because frankly it is quiet a challenge taking a 2 and half year old and a 7 month baby there, only one fits in the cart and the other wants to touch EVERYTHING. That and I don't get out by myself very much these days, so to Hobby Lobby by myself. That's not what happened though, By the time the girls were in bed and I could go it was 7:30 and they close at 8:00. I didn't feel like rushing like crazy to get there and then have no time to look. So I decided to just go on Wednesday morning after Bible Study, not the ideal but it would do.
We managed through Hobby Lobby and as I was getting into the car and turning it on I saw Carolyn getting out of hers with her 2 year old in tow. I hopped out of the car fast and commented about taking 2 year olds to Hobby Lobby was so much fun :)
I told her that I had been reading her blog and was meaning to be an encouragement to her. She told me she had read through mine and I should write more. So I am. I am not sure what I am going to share. Hopefully God will lay things on my heart and I can be an encouragement to someone. I am not expecting to have a huge following, but maybe God can use me to touch one person. I pray that as I titled my blog so many many years ago spoonfuls of grace maybe God will use me to be a spoonful of grace in someones life. We all need it, every moment of everyday. So please stay tuned, I promise to try to be faithful in writing.
So this one is to you, by beautiful cousin Carolyn, keep writing! I love you!
So in the process of reading I have been thinking about writing in my blog again, wondering if I really have that much to share or would anyone even want to read it? I don't create new recipes, but I love to try the ones I find on Pinterest. I enjoy making crafts, not always original ideas. I have 2 beautiful girls but I'm not sure how much of them I really want to plaster all over the internet. Do I have anything worth saying.....
I am the director of our Wednesday children's program at church. Once a month we make a craft, this month since it is November we were going to make turkey with little small pumpkins. I was able to get most of the supplies from our craft room at church, but I needed smaller googly eyes (because everything is better with googly eyes). So my plan, what I wanted to do was go to Hobby Lobby by myself on Tuesday evening. Because frankly it is quiet a challenge taking a 2 and half year old and a 7 month baby there, only one fits in the cart and the other wants to touch EVERYTHING. That and I don't get out by myself very much these days, so to Hobby Lobby by myself. That's not what happened though, By the time the girls were in bed and I could go it was 7:30 and they close at 8:00. I didn't feel like rushing like crazy to get there and then have no time to look. So I decided to just go on Wednesday morning after Bible Study, not the ideal but it would do.
We managed through Hobby Lobby and as I was getting into the car and turning it on I saw Carolyn getting out of hers with her 2 year old in tow. I hopped out of the car fast and commented about taking 2 year olds to Hobby Lobby was so much fun :)
I told her that I had been reading her blog and was meaning to be an encouragement to her. She told me she had read through mine and I should write more. So I am. I am not sure what I am going to share. Hopefully God will lay things on my heart and I can be an encouragement to someone. I am not expecting to have a huge following, but maybe God can use me to touch one person. I pray that as I titled my blog so many many years ago spoonfuls of grace maybe God will use me to be a spoonful of grace in someones life. We all need it, every moment of everyday. So please stay tuned, I promise to try to be faithful in writing.
So this one is to you, by beautiful cousin Carolyn, keep writing! I love you!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Changes...
It has been a while since I have blogged. I haven't forgotten that I have had a blog I just haven't taken the time to blog and trying to decide exactly what I wanted to say.
Things have changed since the last time I posted about the new job God provided. Changes that will be forever and are exciting and great.
Memorial Day weekend of 2012 will forever be a huge weekend in the history of our marriage....
Friday night, we confirmed what I was thinking and feeling. I was pregnant! God had blessed us with a new life growing inside of me. Our baby is due on January 21, 2013. We do not know what we are having and are planning on being surprised. I have been healthy so far and praise God haven't suffered from morning sickness. My belly is beginning to pop :). We had our ultrasound 2 weeks ago and it made it seem even more real. The baby is healthy and growing as he/she should be. The baby is very active, he/she kept kicking and punching during the ultrasound and wouldn't be still for the tech. I don't feel the baby kicking very much with where he/she is laying inside but my midwife said that as the baby grows I will begin to feel it more. After seeing the baby move I came to realize what I thought was just the feeling of stretching and growing muscles and such is really the baby kicking. There are of few times the baby gets my diaphragm and I know it.
We are so looking forward to God growing our family with this new little one. ( I can't get the picture from the ultrasound to upload.)
That was Friday, as I mentioned the weekend was huge. On Monday we talked to our Realtor about a house we wanted to see. He had been on vacation so we were waiting for him to get back so we could go look at the house. We scheduled to see the house early Monday afternoon. We found out that our Realtor showed the same house to another couple that morning who put an offer in. So we would have to decide quickly if we wanted the house. After looking at it, talking about it we put in an offer in later that afternoon. It was an exciting, nerve wrecking moment not knowing if we would get the house especially with another offer. We waited till Tuesday afternoon till we heard. They accepted our offer. We BOUGHT a house, a place of our own!
We closed in July and moved in, complete with a trip to Cleveland to finally empty out our storage unit that we had for almost 2 years. It has been like Christmas opening totes and boxes. We have found wedding presents that we are just now getting to use and its fun.
We are unpacking, settling in and enjoying it.
God has been blessing us richly lately and I just wanted to share a small portion of the blessings received.
Things have changed since the last time I posted about the new job God provided. Changes that will be forever and are exciting and great.
Memorial Day weekend of 2012 will forever be a huge weekend in the history of our marriage....
Friday night, we confirmed what I was thinking and feeling. I was pregnant! God had blessed us with a new life growing inside of me. Our baby is due on January 21, 2013. We do not know what we are having and are planning on being surprised. I have been healthy so far and praise God haven't suffered from morning sickness. My belly is beginning to pop :). We had our ultrasound 2 weeks ago and it made it seem even more real. The baby is healthy and growing as he/she should be. The baby is very active, he/she kept kicking and punching during the ultrasound and wouldn't be still for the tech. I don't feel the baby kicking very much with where he/she is laying inside but my midwife said that as the baby grows I will begin to feel it more. After seeing the baby move I came to realize what I thought was just the feeling of stretching and growing muscles and such is really the baby kicking. There are of few times the baby gets my diaphragm and I know it.
We are so looking forward to God growing our family with this new little one. ( I can't get the picture from the ultrasound to upload.)
That was Friday, as I mentioned the weekend was huge. On Monday we talked to our Realtor about a house we wanted to see. He had been on vacation so we were waiting for him to get back so we could go look at the house. We scheduled to see the house early Monday afternoon. We found out that our Realtor showed the same house to another couple that morning who put an offer in. So we would have to decide quickly if we wanted the house. After looking at it, talking about it we put in an offer in later that afternoon. It was an exciting, nerve wrecking moment not knowing if we would get the house especially with another offer. We waited till Tuesday afternoon till we heard. They accepted our offer. We BOUGHT a house, a place of our own!
We closed in July and moved in, complete with a trip to Cleveland to finally empty out our storage unit that we had for almost 2 years. It has been like Christmas opening totes and boxes. We have found wedding presents that we are just now getting to use and its fun.
We are unpacking, settling in and enjoying it.
God has been blessing us richly lately and I just wanted to share a small portion of the blessings received.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
New Job
I started a new job at the beginning of May. I had been looking since November, really before I quit at Cuna, and couldn't seem to find anyone who wanted me. Who afterall reads the resume's, applications and those questionaire you have to fill out. I think maybe someday I would like that job- it seems fairly easy to send the form letter that says we went with another candidate to people who are probably more qualified and will stick around longer than a few weeks.
So I would like to tell you the story of how I got my job. I had recently had an interview with a real estate company for an afternoon receptionist position and was waiting to hear back from them- as of today I still haven't heard back. Our pastor had a game night at his house for some of us younger people in the church. I was talking with Pastor Jon and he asked me about the interview and the other lady in the conversation asked if I was looking for a job. She let me know that her company was looking for a receptionist and I should apply. The next morning, Saturday, I sent her my resume and cover letter. By Monday afternoon I had an interview with the temp agency that they work with. The lady at the temp agency said that if this position didn't work out for some reason she had some other possibilities for me. I interviewed with the original company and did not end up with the position. I have to say that this was very difficult for me as this was the first face-to-face interview I had that I wasn't offered the position, the real estate position not included having not heard back yet. It humbled me and made me realize that I could not place my confidence in me and my ability to interview, but that it needed to be and must be in God alone.
I waited for a couple of weeks to hear back from the temp agency with other options. I tried to wait patiently, it wasn't always easy. I had one option that I turned down because it conflicted with my Tuesday night small group Bible study and I wasn't going to give that up.
Then on a Thursday morning the temp agency called and asked if I would be interested in a legal assistant position at a local law firm and ended up with an interview that afternoon. I went into that interview with more of sense of God being in control. I was interviewing with the attorney and she was descriping the position and the details. She started with the person will do this and that, half way through she started say you would to this and that. She asked me what my availability to start was and she said she'd see me on Monday. I walked out of the interview with the job, it was such a blessing not having to wait to hear back.
Monday was the first day of my new adventure as a legal assistant. This is something completely new to me and not quiet sure what was ahead of me. I work with the attorney that does the out of state forclosures- meaning not Iowa. I can't go into much detail due to confidentiality reasons.
I am enjoying my job. Everything I do is top priority and some things are an even more of a top priority. The day is very busy, before I know it its lunch time and then its time to go home. The day goes very quickly and is very busy. So unlike my last job where I counted down the hours of the day- seriously.
I am beginning to learn more and more of the foreclosure process. I am feeling confident in what I am doing and feel like I am getting the hang of what I am suppose to do and when and how. The attorney I am working has shared with me that she feels like I am getting the hang of things and I am doing a good job. One of the other attorneys shared with me at lunch that my attorney told the other attorneys at their retreat that she has high hopes for me and that I am already doing a great job.
It is very nice to feel appreciated.
God has provided me a good job, that pays well, that I am enjoying doing, has a 5 minute commute (as opposed to the 45 minute one before, that included a car killing deer at the end), and the chance to learn something new and use the God- given abilities I have.
It is neat to think that it all started with a fun game night at my pastor's house and how God used that to provide me with my job.
So I would like to tell you the story of how I got my job. I had recently had an interview with a real estate company for an afternoon receptionist position and was waiting to hear back from them- as of today I still haven't heard back. Our pastor had a game night at his house for some of us younger people in the church. I was talking with Pastor Jon and he asked me about the interview and the other lady in the conversation asked if I was looking for a job. She let me know that her company was looking for a receptionist and I should apply. The next morning, Saturday, I sent her my resume and cover letter. By Monday afternoon I had an interview with the temp agency that they work with. The lady at the temp agency said that if this position didn't work out for some reason she had some other possibilities for me. I interviewed with the original company and did not end up with the position. I have to say that this was very difficult for me as this was the first face-to-face interview I had that I wasn't offered the position, the real estate position not included having not heard back yet. It humbled me and made me realize that I could not place my confidence in me and my ability to interview, but that it needed to be and must be in God alone.
I waited for a couple of weeks to hear back from the temp agency with other options. I tried to wait patiently, it wasn't always easy. I had one option that I turned down because it conflicted with my Tuesday night small group Bible study and I wasn't going to give that up.
Then on a Thursday morning the temp agency called and asked if I would be interested in a legal assistant position at a local law firm and ended up with an interview that afternoon. I went into that interview with more of sense of God being in control. I was interviewing with the attorney and she was descriping the position and the details. She started with the person will do this and that, half way through she started say you would to this and that. She asked me what my availability to start was and she said she'd see me on Monday. I walked out of the interview with the job, it was such a blessing not having to wait to hear back.
Monday was the first day of my new adventure as a legal assistant. This is something completely new to me and not quiet sure what was ahead of me. I work with the attorney that does the out of state forclosures- meaning not Iowa. I can't go into much detail due to confidentiality reasons.
I am enjoying my job. Everything I do is top priority and some things are an even more of a top priority. The day is very busy, before I know it its lunch time and then its time to go home. The day goes very quickly and is very busy. So unlike my last job where I counted down the hours of the day- seriously.
I am beginning to learn more and more of the foreclosure process. I am feeling confident in what I am doing and feel like I am getting the hang of what I am suppose to do and when and how. The attorney I am working has shared with me that she feels like I am getting the hang of things and I am doing a good job. One of the other attorneys shared with me at lunch that my attorney told the other attorneys at their retreat that she has high hopes for me and that I am already doing a great job.
It is very nice to feel appreciated.
God has provided me a good job, that pays well, that I am enjoying doing, has a 5 minute commute (as opposed to the 45 minute one before, that included a car killing deer at the end), and the chance to learn something new and use the God- given abilities I have.
It is neat to think that it all started with a fun game night at my pastor's house and how God used that to provide me with my job.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Friendships
I know that I have not written in a very long time. I have been thinking that I don't really have anything to say, after all I don't have kids to show pictures of or update on. But as friend recently reminded me, that doesn't mean I don't have things to share and blog about. I actually have several ideas and things I want to share, but I am saving them for later blogs. My goal is to blog a couple of times a week, so stay tuned :-).
I have in the last week experienced some great friend experiences and I wanted to share with you how they have touched me and impacted me.
Growing up I had a best friend, our birthdays were just 3 days apart, we went to school and church together, and spend a lot of time at each other's houses. Many of my childhood memories that aren't just with my family include this friend. In high school we were still friends though we started to develop our own interests. After high school I went to college and she got married. We lived in opposite corners of the country. This summer we were able to get together for just a few hours, that wasn't nearly long enough. We both enjoyed laughing, remembering and catching up. This past week she was back in town and of course getting together was on the schedule.
We met at 9:30 at Panera for breakfast/coffee and finally left about 1:30. That time went so quickly, we laughed, laughed and laughed some more, we talked about our growing up, school, people we went to school with, and what God is doing in each of our lives. It was a blessing to get together, it always is. It gave me some insight to some of the things going on around when we were in school that at the time I didn't know was going on with others, or that other people had some of the thoughts and feelings I did too. ( Like I wasn't the only one who felt like an outsider- it was a bit mind blowing to me actually.) We completely lost track of time, there was a breakfast crowd when we got there and then we were by ourselves. The next thing we knew was we were surrounded by people again and when we checked the time it was lunch time, and then we sat and talked some more.
What was even better was that we got to continue our conversation next day at lunch. We laughed more and more and shared even more with each other. It was hard to say good-bye, it always is, though there is a plan for later this summer to get together again.
And once again, the conversation will pick up right where if left off, that's one way that you know you have a true friend. There is never a lack of conversation, laughs and it does not matter how long you have been apart. I am so very thankful that God has preserved this friendship and has let it last for the past 32 years, and I am sure that the next 32 will be filled with even more laughs.
The other friendship blessing I want to share about happened yesterday. I have been developing friendship with the ladies at church, especially in my small group. Our pastor's wife and I get together every once in a while for lunch and to talk. I think we are a lot alike in many areas and have been in similiar experiences to share. She crochets, I have watched her and she will do that when we are over at their house to play games. I had asked her if she would be willing to finish the baby blanket that my mom had started but didn't get finished, so we could have it for the future. She said she would be willing to do that. When we got together yesterday she gave me the blanket all wrapped up in a box, and with that she included a letter. The letter was written to me as one that my mom would have wrote. This is something she told me she prayed about before writing. I can tell you first of all yes it made me cry! It was so very special and sweet and it sounded like my mom, because in the letter she included things that I had shared about my mom and I. She would have only been able to put those things in because she listened as I have shared with her.
God has blessed me with two different friendships, equally special and sweet. I am so very thankful that God has brought these two ladies into my life and granted a connection with each one of them that will span time, I know that we will worship God together in Heaven some day. I pray that I may be that kind of friend to others.
I have in the last week experienced some great friend experiences and I wanted to share with you how they have touched me and impacted me.
Growing up I had a best friend, our birthdays were just 3 days apart, we went to school and church together, and spend a lot of time at each other's houses. Many of my childhood memories that aren't just with my family include this friend. In high school we were still friends though we started to develop our own interests. After high school I went to college and she got married. We lived in opposite corners of the country. This summer we were able to get together for just a few hours, that wasn't nearly long enough. We both enjoyed laughing, remembering and catching up. This past week she was back in town and of course getting together was on the schedule.
We met at 9:30 at Panera for breakfast/coffee and finally left about 1:30. That time went so quickly, we laughed, laughed and laughed some more, we talked about our growing up, school, people we went to school with, and what God is doing in each of our lives. It was a blessing to get together, it always is. It gave me some insight to some of the things going on around when we were in school that at the time I didn't know was going on with others, or that other people had some of the thoughts and feelings I did too. ( Like I wasn't the only one who felt like an outsider- it was a bit mind blowing to me actually.) We completely lost track of time, there was a breakfast crowd when we got there and then we were by ourselves. The next thing we knew was we were surrounded by people again and when we checked the time it was lunch time, and then we sat and talked some more.
What was even better was that we got to continue our conversation next day at lunch. We laughed more and more and shared even more with each other. It was hard to say good-bye, it always is, though there is a plan for later this summer to get together again.
And once again, the conversation will pick up right where if left off, that's one way that you know you have a true friend. There is never a lack of conversation, laughs and it does not matter how long you have been apart. I am so very thankful that God has preserved this friendship and has let it last for the past 32 years, and I am sure that the next 32 will be filled with even more laughs.
The other friendship blessing I want to share about happened yesterday. I have been developing friendship with the ladies at church, especially in my small group. Our pastor's wife and I get together every once in a while for lunch and to talk. I think we are a lot alike in many areas and have been in similiar experiences to share. She crochets, I have watched her and she will do that when we are over at their house to play games. I had asked her if she would be willing to finish the baby blanket that my mom had started but didn't get finished, so we could have it for the future. She said she would be willing to do that. When we got together yesterday she gave me the blanket all wrapped up in a box, and with that she included a letter. The letter was written to me as one that my mom would have wrote. This is something she told me she prayed about before writing. I can tell you first of all yes it made me cry! It was so very special and sweet and it sounded like my mom, because in the letter she included things that I had shared about my mom and I. She would have only been able to put those things in because she listened as I have shared with her.
God has blessed me with two different friendships, equally special and sweet. I am so very thankful that God has brought these two ladies into my life and granted a connection with each one of them that will span time, I know that we will worship God together in Heaven some day. I pray that I may be that kind of friend to others.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Craft room
Now that I have not been working and have been looking for a job I have been wondering how fabulous it would be to able to be creative and getting paid for it. I would love that job! Then I found Etsy.com. So I have been thinking and praying about it. I have had lots of questions running through my head about this....
Is my stuff good enough to sell? Will people want what I've made? Will I be willing to sell what I've made? What do I charge? When do I make things? How much time do I devote? Where will I work? How much do I invest to get started?
Russ is being very supportive about this endeavor, he thinks my things will sell and that I should try it. He even helped me create a space to work. I didn't really want to work on the dining room table with everything out all the time. So we changed my old bedroom into a temporary craft room. It was a bit of a challenge as you can see. Now I have a workable space of my own. I have done a little bit of work and just need to devote more time working in there.
I apologize the pictures aren't the greatest as I took them off my phone.
Before....
Is my stuff good enough to sell? Will people want what I've made? Will I be willing to sell what I've made? What do I charge? When do I make things? How much time do I devote? Where will I work? How much do I invest to get started?
Russ is being very supportive about this endeavor, he thinks my things will sell and that I should try it. He even helped me create a space to work. I didn't really want to work on the dining room table with everything out all the time. So we changed my old bedroom into a temporary craft room. It was a bit of a challenge as you can see. Now I have a workable space of my own. I have done a little bit of work and just need to devote more time working in there.
I apologize the pictures aren't the greatest as I took them off my phone.
Before....
After
So that is my craft room. Now I just need to make things to sell. I am going to be making cards and possibly scrapbook pages. If you have any ideas or anything you want, let me know I could do custom orders if needed.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Christmas Cookies
It's time to for the Christmas cookies to start coming out of the oven. I actually made my first set last week, and the way they are being eaten I don't know if they are going to make it till Christmas time. I thought I would share my cookie list with a few links to the actual recipes.
My Christmas cookies are a few tried and true favorites that wouldn't be Christmas without. I like to try new recipes, but during this time when time is premium I stick with ones I know and my family loves!
So here is my list and why they make it on my list.
1. Sugar cookies (this is an old family recipe). Who doesn't love sugar cookies with frosting and decorations. I use a Christmas tree, Santa and bell cookie cutter. The majority of the cookies get frosted and just a few get sprinkles. Growing up my mom made these cookies all the time with an appropriate cookie cutter. I have become a sugar cookie snob. I will admit it. I do not like sugar cookies from the store and there have been very few homemade sugar cookies from others that I have liked. I prefer my own! This is a recipe that my mom didn't pass out and share. She shared many recipes, but not this one. I am not really sure why, but I don't plan to share it either :).
2. Peanut Butter Snicker cookies. I actually found this recipe in the coupon section of the newspaper while it college and made them with my roommate. They are now the cookies that I take to Christmas parties and cookie exchanges. They are yummy!!!! http://www.food.com/recipe/snicker-surprise-peanut-butter-cookies-15477
3. Ginger cookies. I do not like these, these are not my favorite, BUT they are my brother's. And for him it wouldn't be Christmas without these cookies, so I make them for him.
4. No Bakes. My mom only made these at Christmas time so for me they are a Christmas cookie. I know that lots of people make them year round. They are one of my favorites.
5. Peanut Clusters. Again these are not one of my favorites, but that is because I do not like nuts. These are simply peanuts in melted chocolate/almond bark and spooned out into clusters or clumps.
6. Chocolate covered pretzels. Enough said. I use white chocolate/almond bark, nothing too fancy, just simple.
7. Whoopie Pies. These are a new addition to the Christmas cookie list. Whoopie pies were introduced to me by my husband. He grew up eating them and I enjoy them now too.
8. Monster cookies. Not really a Christmas cookie, but we had all the ingredients and these are the ones already made and almost gone. This recipe came from Paula Dean and here is the link http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/monster-cookies-recipe/index.html
9. Molasses with Raisins. I have never actually made these before. This was a cookie that my husband wanted when I asked him what he wanted. I have to get the recipe from Grammy and make them for him.
10. Puppy cookies. These are cookies for my puppy. He likes cookies too. I found this recipe on pinterest. Attawolf loved them when I made them for him before and plan on making some for him and some for my brother-in-law's new puppy for Christmas. They were easy to make and have everyday ingredients, if you have a dog make them! http://www.pinkpistachio.com/biscuits-for-boyfriend/.
That's my cookie list. I have several recipes to make this week so we can enjoy them. If you try any of these let me know what you think.
My Christmas cookies are a few tried and true favorites that wouldn't be Christmas without. I like to try new recipes, but during this time when time is premium I stick with ones I know and my family loves!
So here is my list and why they make it on my list.
1. Sugar cookies (this is an old family recipe). Who doesn't love sugar cookies with frosting and decorations. I use a Christmas tree, Santa and bell cookie cutter. The majority of the cookies get frosted and just a few get sprinkles. Growing up my mom made these cookies all the time with an appropriate cookie cutter. I have become a sugar cookie snob. I will admit it. I do not like sugar cookies from the store and there have been very few homemade sugar cookies from others that I have liked. I prefer my own! This is a recipe that my mom didn't pass out and share. She shared many recipes, but not this one. I am not really sure why, but I don't plan to share it either :).
2. Peanut Butter Snicker cookies. I actually found this recipe in the coupon section of the newspaper while it college and made them with my roommate. They are now the cookies that I take to Christmas parties and cookie exchanges. They are yummy!!!! http://www.food.com/recipe/snicker-surprise-peanut-butter-cookies-15477
3. Ginger cookies. I do not like these, these are not my favorite, BUT they are my brother's. And for him it wouldn't be Christmas without these cookies, so I make them for him.
4. No Bakes. My mom only made these at Christmas time so for me they are a Christmas cookie. I know that lots of people make them year round. They are one of my favorites.
5. Peanut Clusters. Again these are not one of my favorites, but that is because I do not like nuts. These are simply peanuts in melted chocolate/almond bark and spooned out into clusters or clumps.
6. Chocolate covered pretzels. Enough said. I use white chocolate/almond bark, nothing too fancy, just simple.
7. Whoopie Pies. These are a new addition to the Christmas cookie list. Whoopie pies were introduced to me by my husband. He grew up eating them and I enjoy them now too.
8. Monster cookies. Not really a Christmas cookie, but we had all the ingredients and these are the ones already made and almost gone. This recipe came from Paula Dean and here is the link http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/monster-cookies-recipe/index.html
9. Molasses with Raisins. I have never actually made these before. This was a cookie that my husband wanted when I asked him what he wanted. I have to get the recipe from Grammy and make them for him.
10. Puppy cookies. These are cookies for my puppy. He likes cookies too. I found this recipe on pinterest. Attawolf loved them when I made them for him before and plan on making some for him and some for my brother-in-law's new puppy for Christmas. They were easy to make and have everyday ingredients, if you have a dog make them! http://www.pinkpistachio.com/biscuits-for-boyfriend/.
That's my cookie list. I have several recipes to make this week so we can enjoy them. If you try any of these let me know what you think.
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