Check out thirtyhandmadedays.blogspot.com and littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com. They have combed the internet and have found tons of great ideas for advent calenders. I also want to share a couple links from some favorite blogs of mine (If you aren't already check them out on a regular basis.)
skiptomylou.org talks about an advent book series. I've never hear of them before, but it is an intriguing idea.
And another idea I just LOVE is from makeandtakes.com. I found this idea back in February and have just been waiting till the holiday season to share it with you guys.
One more to share... lovelandmisc.blogspot.com has a free download for an paper advent calendar. All you have to do is add fun activities to the back of each day.
If you have any holiday traditions or count down ideas, please share.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos
I got this yummy recipe for turkey leftovers from familyfun.com. Enjoy!
1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin and salt.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the turkey and cook until heated through.
3. Place 1/4 cup of the taco filling in each taco shell. Top with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives. Serves 6.
 | 1 tbsp. vegetable oil |
| 1/2 cup chopped onion |
| 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce |
| 1/2 cup water |
| 2 tbsp. chili powder |
| 1 tsp. ground cumin |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 3 cups shredded cooked turkey meat (use a fork to shred the turkey, pulling it apart against the grain) |
| 12 taco shells |
| 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
| Chopped lettuce |
| Chopped tomatoes |
| Chopped avocado |
| Sliced olives |
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the turkey and cook until heated through.
3. Place 1/4 cup of the taco filling in each taco shell. Top with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, avocado and olives. Serves 6.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thanksgiving Links
So I've been pretty busy this month. I've done nothing for Thanksgiving yet. I have found tons of ideas online that I want to try. Maybe some will have to wait till next year. I thought I would link them for you.
Cereal Box Turkeys- My Plum Pudding has a great way of using old cereal boxes to make fun puppets for your kids. Or you could use them as place cards.
Traditions & Gratitude- Tip Junkie has a post with tons of great ideas on how to teach you kids the idea of gratitude during this time of giving thanks. The Thanksgiving Tree is my favorite. For another take on the Thanksgiving Tree go to Skip To My Lou.
Speaking of Skip To My Lou....here are some great ideas from here- Aromatic Garland, Turkey Finger Puppets, and Pilgrim Hats. Skip To My Lou is one of my favorite blogs.
And since we are mentioning favorite, Turkey Treats is a great idea from Make and Takes.
If anyone has any ideas they would like to share, please email us. Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Cereal Box Turkeys- My Plum Pudding has a great way of using old cereal boxes to make fun puppets for your kids. Or you could use them as place cards.
Traditions & Gratitude- Tip Junkie has a post with tons of great ideas on how to teach you kids the idea of gratitude during this time of giving thanks. The Thanksgiving Tree is my favorite. For another take on the Thanksgiving Tree go to Skip To My Lou.
Speaking of Skip To My Lou....here are some great ideas from here- Aromatic Garland, Turkey Finger Puppets, and Pilgrim Hats. Skip To My Lou is one of my favorite blogs.
And since we are mentioning favorite, Turkey Treats is a great idea from Make and Takes.
If anyone has any ideas they would like to share, please email us. Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Candied Popcorn
This is an easy treat. My mom received as a neighbor one year for Christmas. It is easy and cheap. All you need is popcorn and candy melts. You can purchase candy melts at most craft and/or baking store. I always get mine from Michaels because it's close to my house.
1. You pop your popcorn. If you don't have an air popper, you can use the butterless microwave popcorn. It works too.
2. Melt your candy melts according to the instructions. I use about half a bag of candy melts to one batch of popcorn.
3. Pour the melted candy over your popcorn and gently stir until all the popcorn is coated. It is better to not add enough candy melt at first. You can always add more, but if you put in too much, your popcorn may get soggy and shrivel up. NOTE: I always pick out all the un-popped kernels before pouring on the candy. No one like to break a tooth when eating a snack.
4. Spread the popcorn out on wax paper to dry.
It doesn't take long to dry. Once it is dry, break it up and store in Ziploc bags. You can use any color of candy melts you want (they are all vanilla flavored). I have not tried the brown chocolate candy melts. If anyone tried it, let me know how it tastes. When I first had it, it was white and I thought for sure it was white chocolate. It was Yummy! For neighbor gifts, place it in plastic cellophane bags (I saw them at my dollar store - 12 for $1), tie with ribbon, and place a tag on it....something like "We hope you have a 'poppin' good [insert holiday]"
Here I made it for my cousin's non-farwell lunch. He's going to Italy. Good Luck J.
1. You pop your popcorn. If you don't have an air popper, you can use the butterless microwave popcorn. It works too.2. Melt your candy melts according to the instructions. I use about half a bag of candy melts to one batch of popcorn.
3. Pour the melted candy over your popcorn and gently stir until all the popcorn is coated. It is better to not add enough candy melt at first. You can always add more, but if you put in too much, your popcorn may get soggy and shrivel up. NOTE: I always pick out all the un-popped kernels before pouring on the candy. No one like to break a tooth when eating a snack.
4. Spread the popcorn out on wax paper to dry.
It doesn't take long to dry. Once it is dry, break it up and store in Ziploc bags. You can use any color of candy melts you want (they are all vanilla flavored). I have not tried the brown chocolate candy melts. If anyone tried it, let me know how it tastes. When I first had it, it was white and I thought for sure it was white chocolate. It was Yummy! For neighbor gifts, place it in plastic cellophane bags (I saw them at my dollar store - 12 for $1), tie with ribbon, and place a tag on it....something like "We hope you have a 'poppin' good [insert holiday]"Here I made it for my cousin's non-farwell lunch. He's going to Italy. Good Luck J.
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