Photo Challenge!

This is my first contest ever! The theme is fractals. According to Wikipedia (where I do all my research :) ), a fractal is “a rough or fragmented geometric shape that can be split into parts, each of which is (at least approximately) a reduced-size copy of the whole.” I’m not sure if a cootie catcher fits this definition one hundred percent, but I would say it’s definitely geometric. This picture is fun because I actually made the cootie catcher with the host of this competition. We were at Dagny’s Coffee Shop at a concert. One of the rules was that the photo needed to be edited. I am horrible at editing pictures. She knows how to put lettering and quotes on her photos and this is something I need to get better with in the new year. So, hopefully I will be inspired to practice and get better at capturing memories.

Here is the link to the contest! Try your photography skills out and enter!

You know you’re good when...

your mess is perfect! Kyle rocked the finishing touches on the Cafe Med wine bottles and I had to take a picture of his work station because we were admiring what was left behind when he was finished. My mom and I used to cross stitch a bunch and she would always say that the back needs to look as good as the front. Her back always looked neat and tidy and mine always had knots and extra strings and was a total mess, but the goal is to have both sides looking great! Kyle’s mess looks pretty perfect to me! He is such a creative person and wants to be an interior designer or baker in the future! He is already very successful at both and I can’t wait to see what he will do with all his talent!

P.S. Get your Chocolate Dipped Champaign bottles now for New Year's Eve!

Break Time!

Okay, time to take a break from the countdown. Here are some pictures from the Empty Space art show! We, along with other talented artists, had some pieces in this cash and carry event! Thank you for everyone who came out! We appreciate it!

Next!

5-Gingerbread Cookies: these are perfect for the season and were requested by a friend (hi Iris)!

4-Dried Persimmons: I needed something healthy on here and these actually came from our backyard!

Review!

Okay, so far we have:

12-Pumpkin Rolls

11-Toffee

10-Fudge

9-Rice Krispies

8-Chocolate Dipped Wine Bottles

and for 7 and 6-Buckeyes and Chocolate Oats

These are so simple to make! You don’t even need to measure!

Buckeyes: peanut butter and powdered sugar dipped in melted chocolate

Chocolate Oats: melted chocolate, oats, peanut butter, and powdered sugar combined

Just chill and serve!

Catch Up!

Sorry for the delay, but I have been away...dipping bottles of wine in chocolate! Don’t worry...I’ll get all caught up by Christmas. We have something fun planned for Christmas and we are actually right on track with the countdown. I just haven’t had time to get the pictures posted on here. But today’s feature is the most amazing thing...Chocolate Dipped Wine Bottles from Cafe Med! I helped make a few of these last year and they were pretty popular then, but they are going super fast this year! These were my go-to gifts last year and this year I’m actually going to ship a couple out to a friend. Basically, these cello covered wine bottles (red and white) are dipped in the most delicious chocolate multiple times to create a rich coating. Then, they are decorated with various editable embellishments (nuts, sprinkles, coconut, peppermint, etc.). They are gorgeously packaged and tagged with directions. It’s simple...just pull the ribbon tab at the neck of the bottle and some chocolate will break off. It doesn’t get any better than chocolate and wine. They are also dipping Champaign for New Years, so make sure your get in your order!

IOU...

three things right now, but since it’s only 2 am (well, at least it was when I started) I’m just going to give you two things. However, these two items only have three ingredients. The first is, macaroons. i opened our pantry the other day and we had like seven bags of coconut for some reason, so we decided it was about time we made something with it. My mom had a cookie exchange so these little guys were perfect for her to take. All you need to make this treat is: condensed milk, coconut, and chocolate chips. I know it doesn’t sound great, but honestly, they taste way better if they are burnt a little. The second treat is the traditional rice krispie treat. These are always a favorite and only need: rice krispies, marshmallows, and butter. Pretty simple!

P.S. It's raining!!! I LOVE the rain!