Monthly Archives: October 2011

Expectations and Resentments

Each week, I attend a support group meeting. We read a passage from a book and then discuss its relevance in our lives. Is it true or not? Are we affected by this? How? Last week’s meeting has stuck with … Continue reading

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Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Pancakes, chocolate, bacon — “there’s nothing wrong with that situation,” as one taste-tester commented. This happy marriage of vices is a great option when you’re craving a sweet-and-savory breakfast-for-dinner dish. Ingredients 4 strips bacon 1 3/4 cup buttermilk pancake mix 1 cup … Continue reading

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Being a parent

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Question of the Day

Would you rather have one free trip into Space, or free international travel for the rest of your life?

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Saturday Morning Cartoons – Halloween Edition

I can’t BELIEVE I forgot to put this up over the weekend. I hope you will indulge me as I add to the rest of today’s posts. If I don’t, I have to wait another whole year!! Consider this your … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween

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Pull Up a Chair

I used to work in a school, and remember that one of the places where you’d find some good conversation and (I’m told) good coffee is the Teacher’s Lounge. So I figured that today, we’d go on a field trip … Continue reading

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Infomercials

Do you enjoy the thrill of a purchase from an infomercial, QVC, HLN? Here is an interview with someone who’s addicted to it. Sue wrote this post about “As seen on TV” but it was so long ago I thought … Continue reading

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Cheese Ball Goblin from Jenny

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature, plus 2 (8-ounce) packages whipped cream cheese 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon milk 2 cups shredded mixed cheeses, such as cheeses for tacos Green food coloring 2 large tortilla chips 1 … Continue reading

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Green S’Lime JELL-O Swamp Cake from Jenny

what you need 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil’s food cake mix 8   OREO Cookies, chopped 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided 1-1/4 cups  boiling water 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin 2 cups  ice cubes 7 SWEDISH FISH Aqualife and/or Soft & Chewy Candies … Continue reading

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Boo Cups from Jenny

what you need 2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding 3-1/4 cups  cold milk 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided 20   OREO Cookies, crushed (about 1-3/4 cups), divided 30 miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips make it BEAT pudding mixes and milk in large … Continue reading

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Coming Soon to an Evil Bank Near You…

credit: http://ifunny.mobi/#1439879, but that’s not the same picture. it’s one of those “random” sites where you just click through the pics. Click long enough and you’ll probably find this one again.

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Question of the day from SKL

What do you do with pumpkins?

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Tic Tac Toe

TIC-TAC-TOE YOU GOTTA TRY THIS AT LEAST ONCE!!!!! Click HERE

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Magic Eye

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Frightening Witch’s Finger Cookies from Jenny

what you need 1-1/4 cups PLANTERS Sliced Almonds, divided 4 oz.  (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup  powdered sugar 1 tsp. almond extract 1/4 tsp.  salt 1-1/2 cups flour make it HEAT oven to 325ºF. RESERVE 40 nuts for later use; … Continue reading

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Haunting Decor

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HALLOWEEN FORTUNE COOKIES

These would be good for many types of parties and gatherings. They’d be really fun for a shower or wedding. Here’s what you’ll need: Nonstick spray 2 egg whites 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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MINI MUMMIES

The kids will love to eat these little mummies…and make them too! Servings: 8 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min Difficulty: Easy 1 package hot dogs, each cut in two 1 package prepared pie dough Directions Preheat – 350° Line a … Continue reading

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Hi honey

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Question of the day from Jenny

What was your favorite Halloween candy?

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Magic Eye

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Halloween Party Drinks

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4 PUMPKIN SEED SNACK IDEAS

Here at The Paula Deen Test Kitchen, we carve an obscene amount of pumpkins in October and all through the fall. Don’t get us wrong, though; we love it! We get such a big kick out of carving ghoulish grins … Continue reading

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Mr Potato Head

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