Monthly Archives: December 2012

Good Luck Salsa

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Megan

I like making this Good Luck Salsa for New Year’s neighbor gifts. Sometimes it makes it to my neighbors. Sometimes we devour it first. We’ll see what happens this time. I’ve seen similar recipes called Dixie Caviar or Texas Caviar, … Continue reading →

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Enid’s Easy Crescent Rolls

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Megan

One thing my military kids miss out on as we move around the universe is extra “grandparents.”  Although, to be fair, when we do move back into our house in Washington, we have several sets of wonderful neighbors that (I … Continue reading →

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Warm Winter Wishes Soup and Bread Gift

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Megan

Who doesn’t enjoy a bowl of soup and freshly baked bread on a cold winter’s night? No one, that’s who. Or practically no one, anyway. I think that makes this a practically perfect gift for the holidays.  I like to … Continue reading →

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Pandora Knockoff Bangle

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Megan

I am irresistibly drawn to the beaded bangle bracelets made popular by Pandora and similar jewelry companies…but they’re a bit pricey for me!  While strolling the craft aisle at…yes…Walmart last week, I found very similar beads and a bangle bracelet … Continue reading →

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Sugared Cranberries

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Megan

I can’t do justice to these sugared cranberries in a description.  They’re juicy, tart, cold, crisp, and crunchy with sugar. See, that just doesn’t convey how mind-blowing these little gems really are!  You’ll have to just try them for yourself. … Continue reading →

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Fun Gift Idea: Personalized Pan with Breakfast

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Megan

I hope none of my neighbors read this before Christmas, or at least have the decency to act surprised at their gift. I love to give a breakfast casserole to my neighbors, frozen so that they can bake it when … Continue reading →

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A Charm Bracelet for My Charmer

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Megan

After years of brainstorming what craft I can make for my boys for Christmas(because, really, all they want are things with wheels or Legos, neither of which I can or want to make), I so enjoy being able to create … Continue reading →

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Take-along Twistables Holder

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Megan

My kids love to draw…in the car, on the bus, at the kitchen table, wherever and whenever. Their medium of choice is Twistable Colored Pencils, and, while they come in a plastic case, it invariably rips or is no longer … Continue reading →

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Thongs…for Your Books!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Megan

Are you in a book group?  I’ve been in various groups, wherever we’ve been stationed, for about fifteen years, and this Beaded Book Thong is my go-to gift for my group members. The cord lies inside your book, with the … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Elegance Kit {squeal!!}

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Megan

How exciting is this?  Stampin’ Up! has a limited release of a new ornament kit, called Ornamental Elegance. Remember a couple of weeks ago, when I showed you this ornament I made for Amy over at My Little One Room … Continue reading →

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