Grown-Up Hot Chocolate

Do y think of wrapping presents as a chore? Or is it something that you enjoy? Me, I enjoy it! I love giving people beautifully wrapped presents. I love the paper and bows and everything! But sometimes around Christmas it gets to be a bit of chore, ALL those presents, and sometimes, ok all the time, it's late on Christmas Eve and I am still wrapping presents! But there is one way to make this a little more festive in my opinion! It's Grown Up Hot Chocolate! What makes it grown up? BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS! So put on the Christmas music, get your wrapping paper out, make a cup of this coco and before you know it all the presents will be wrapped!

Here's what you'll need:

A cup of Your favorite Coco

Butterscotch Schnapps

Whipped Cream

Here's how you make it:

Into your favorite Coco, add a shot or two 😊 of the schnapps! Top with whipped cream and serve!

If you wanna make it "virgin" use butterscotch syrup! 

Enjoy

Make-up Box Gift

For my oldest Neices this year I decided I wanted to get them a cute little make-up/hair bow box. My sister and I had caboodles when we were kids and I wanted something like that. But the ones I found weren't quite what I was looking for. I found these boxes in the sports section they are actually fishing tackle boxes! For one of the Neices I decided to glitter the entire box.

First I covered it with Modge Podge and then sprinkled glitter everywhere! I then covered over the glitter with more Modge Podge, to set the glitter. Let it dry and it's ready to gift!

Of course I was doing this as we were getting ready for our trip and so that means that I forgot to take a picture of it all finished! So after it gets opened on Christmas morning I will post a picture!

Enjoy

Crockpot Beans

Every Thursday night growing up we would go to my grandparents for dinner. We didn't always know what were having until we got there. There were lots of things that we had that I loved but there were a few that I was always disappointed to find out we were having. One of those was a pot of beans! I don't know why I didn't like them but I really didn't. Since I've grown up I love beans, it's a simple affordable and filling meal. And it tastes great! Making them in the crock pot makes them perfect especially this time of year when we are all so busy, with School Programs and work parties and shopping, which I am not even close to be done with yet!

Here's what you'll need:

1lb pinto beans

Water for soaking, and cooking

2 pieces of cooked bacon, or ham

Salt & Pepper to taste

Here's how you make it:

Sort and rinse the beans. Soak the beans over night. In the morning drain and rinse the beans again. Place them into your crock pot and cover with water. Water should be about 2in above the beans. Cover and cook on low for 8 hrs until beans are tender. Add the salt and pepper before serving.

Enjoy

Thanksgiving in a Sandwich

Thanksgiving is over and now it's onto the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season. Maybe you are out shopping today or maybe you are already back, or maybe you didn't go out. Whatever you did today or are going to do, you might be like us and have lots of Thanksgiving leftovers! A great way to use them up is to make Thanksgiving in a Sandwich! We saw this on a tv show a few years ago and we've been meaning to try it ever since. I finally got around to doing it this year! And it did not disappoint!

Here's what you'll need:

2 slices of Bread or leftover rolls of you have them

Whatever Thanksgiving leftovers you like best! That's the beauty of this sandwich it's completely customizable!

I used, Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and a little gravy! Man-Child had the same and the Hubster ate it sans Cranberry sauce!

Here's how you make it:

Layer everything onto a slice of bread, top with the other slice of bread, cut in half and YUM!

You could say we liked it!😃

Enjoy!

I am Thankful

I love Thanksgiving. I mean what's not to love, good food, family& friends. And a time to remember all that we have been blessed with. I really enjoy everything about the day! Ok maybe not the dishes part so much but you know does anyone really enjoy that part? And if you are out there saying I love to do the dishes please come help do mine! But seriously I have so much to be THANKFUL for this year.

My Husband made it back safe and sound from his 4th Deployment. As did our entire Battalion!

I've accomplished more in my weight loss journey in the last year than in the last 13 years combined! 

My Son is healthy and thriving in what I know can be a tumultuous time. The teenage years YIKES! 

Our family had some personal loss this year and that's been a struggle for a lot of us, but at the same time I am Thankful for the time I got to spend with them, and the memories that we made. 

I am Thankful for the things that we have that we take for granted every day. We truly are so blessed, so many have so much less than we do, and are more appreciative. 

I'm Thankful that I get to "stay at home" 

I'm Thankful that I have had the opportunity to meet so many amazing and different people by being a Military Spouse.  

I'm Thankful to all the Service men and women who paid the ultimate price defending our Country. And to their Families for the sacrifice they have had to endure. 

I'm Thankful to those of you that read this blog every week! Keep reading! Let me know what you think, post comments! 

I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

What are you most Thankful for this year?

Enjoy

Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Have you ever made turkey in the Crock Pot? Neither had I. I've heard of people doing it and seen the pins on Pinterest but never actually tried it myself! It's a great way to cook a turkey or a Chicken though. And if you are having a small Thanksgiving this year it will free up some oven space! I like to use turkey breast for our sandwiches instead of buying lunchmeat at the store. This is a great way to get the meat cooked and keep it moist and flavorful!

Here's what you'll need:

1 Turkey Breast (you can use a whole Chicken but I wanted Turkey and we only like white meat)

1 stick of Butter

1TBSP Poultry Seasoning

Salt & Pepper to taste

Here's how you make it:

Place the Turkey in the crockpot, sprinkle the Seasonings over top. Place the butter on top of the Turkey. Turn the Crock Pot onto low and cook for 6-8 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Remove from the crock and let sit for a few minutes then slice and serve.

Enjoy

Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Fluff filling

I've had this recipe for awhile now and I'm just getting around to posting it. I made it for a BBQ that we went to earlier this fall. I asked everyone what kind of dessert they wanted and they all said you an t go wrong with Chocolate! Which I happen to agree with! I decided on cupcakes with a peanut butter fluff filling. I mean not much goes together better than Peanut Butter and Chocolate, in my opinion!

Here's what you'll need:

1 box chocolate cake mix (Follow the direction on the box for cupcakes)

1 jar marshmallow fluff

1 cup of Peanut Butter

Frosting:

1 stick of Butter

1tsp Vanilla

3 cups Powdered Sugar

2/3 cup Cocoa

1/3 cup Milk

Here's how you make it:

Make the cupcakes according to the package directions. When cool cut off a small piece of the top of the cupcake.

For the filling:

Mix together the marshmallow and peanut butter until combined, you may need to add a little milk to loosen it up just a bit. When it's completely mixed together, add it into a ziplock bag to be piped into the cupcakes. Fill each cupcake with the peanut butter filling and replace the top of the cupcake. 

For the Frosting:

Melt the butter, stir in the cocoa, and add the milk and powdered sugar alternating between the two. Beat until it is ready to spread then add in the Vanilla, stirring to combine. 

Spread or Pipe onto the cupcakes.

Enjoy