A CHRISTMAS COOKIE COUNTDOWN: A RECIPE A DAY TILL CHRISTMAS

Fudge Crinkles (A Great 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookie)

http://www.food.com/recipe/fudge-crinkles-a-great-4-ingredient-cake-mix-cookie-32614

*****  SO EASY to make! Made a ton and put in tins for teachers, grandparents and neighbors too! taste great!*****************************************

 

Handmade Gifts

     I often check daily deals from one of my favorite blogs.  faithfulprovisions.com
She also includes recipes such as this one below.  I've also included some simple recipes to make beauty products. With Christmas coming all of these make wonderful "handmade gifts"... Just wrap up in a beautiful, reusable basket! Get the kids involved!

VANILLA CHAI TEA MIX

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

1 cup French vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer

2 ½ cups white sugar

1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea

2 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cardamom

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp allspice

¼ tsp white pepper

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until it is a fine powder (If you have a small food processor, you can combine just the instant tea and spices in the food processor & then combine everything together in a bowl).

Add two-three tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water or milk.



Lemon Mint Shower Gel
Ingredients

2 cups liquid castile soap

1/2 cup vegetable glycerin

1/2 cup sweet almond oil

12 drops peppermint oil

12 drops lemon oil

10 drops lime oil

Instructions
1.Pour all ingredients into a glass bowl.

2.Stir gently to combine.

3.Be careful not to over stir--it will bubble.

4.Be sure to combine well, then pour into a pump bottle.



Lavendar Mint Foot Scrub
Ingredients

1 cup sea salt, finely ground

1 cup Epsom salt

1/2 cup grape seed oil

2 tablespoons dried lavender buds

6-8 drops spearmint oil

6-8 drops lavender oil

Instructions
1.Mix all ingredients until well coated.

2.Scoop into a glass jar.

3.Label and tie with raffia or ribbon to decorate.

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THANKSGIVING CRAFTS

To keep little ones busy while you are preparing for Thanksgiving, these mats are a great idea.  Have them design their own and place on your own table or bring along wherever you may be celebrating.  Grandparents love them...  HAVE FUN!!!
     Thanksgiving Dinner Placemats

Brighten up your table on Thanksgiving with these decorative placemats.
YOU WILL NEED

• Large construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• Brown, orange, and yellow finger paints
• Paper plates
• Clear contact paper
• 
  

HERE'S HOW

1. Draw a turkey on a white piece of construction paper.
2. With the help of an adult, pour the finger paint in a paper plate.
3. Place your hand into the paint and use your handprint as the turkey's tail feathers.
4. When the paint is dry, cover both sides of the paper with the contact paper to create an easy-to-clean placemat.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create a placemat for each dinner guest.
   
   nationalgeographic.com