While racking my brain on something to get my husband, i decided to think like him.. He works WAY too much & never has time to hunt (& i have always wanted to go with him). He happened to have his b-day off so i thought why not go hunting with him because i know that's what he'd love to do. I'd also like to make him up a basket of goodies but i dont know anything about hunting (deer). Can you give me some ideas of what he'd like (hunting related) in his basket.. Any ideas would be very appreciated! & if you have any other ideas that would be good to surprise him with would be great too! Thanks!!
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Try getting him some unscented soap,deodorant,doe urine, any of these items can be found in the hunting section of any sporting goods store. Hand warmers are also a good gift. You can also go to cabelas.com to find items. A subscriptions to a hunting magazine. The possibilities are endless. Go to a hunting store first.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
foods to eat when you barely got braces...10 points?
my friend just got braces on monday. im gonna go visit her tomorrow with a little surprise for her. im going to go to the store right before i go to her house and get her a little gift basket filled with some foods that she can eat. can you guys give me a list of foods that she can eat without damaging her braces. thanks ps: i dont want a list of foods that she CANT eat, ones that she can eat. pss: will she be able to eat jell-o and ANY flavor of ice cream? thanks :]
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Just try to get things that don't break off into small pieces like just vanilla ice-cream not ice-cream with chocolate bits in it as it will prob get stuck! lol Good luck :)
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Just try to get things that don't break off into small pieces like just vanilla ice-cream not ice-cream with chocolate bits in it as it will prob get stuck! lol Good luck :)
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What would you do in this situation?
My first cousin has been sort of outcast from my family. She has treated my grandparents terribly as well as my uncles. She has also been horrible to me as well & has had little to do with me the last 30 years except when she asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding 3 years ago (I still don't know why). Recently, she expressed to my grandmother that she wanted to be a part of the family & that she wanted her baby to know all of us. Against my better judgment, I invited her to my daughters first birthday last weekend. She & her brother told me they could not attend. My stepsister's daughters first birthday was this evening, & while she was not able to attend this either, my cousin, her husband, her brother (my other cousin), & his girlfriend sent a beautiful gift basket full of expensive items. They didn't even send my daughter a card. My cousin & stepsister have no relationship, so I feel this was a deliberate slam against me & my daughter by my cousins. Earlier in the day, before my nieces party, my cousin emailed me photos of her daughter & I'm tempted to respond with some pretty harsh words. I feel very badly that my cousin & her family would go out of their way to be so generous to my step sisters daughter but not feel my daughter is even worth acknowledging. Do you think I should confront her on this or just leave it alone?
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Don't bother with confronting her. You're better off without that thorn in your side.
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Don't bother with confronting her. You're better off without that thorn in your side.
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actual product warnings .Funny or not ?
"Do not use if you cannot see clearly to read the information in the information booklet." -- In the information booklet. "Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs. "For external use only!" -- On a curling iron. "Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron. "Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer. "Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer. "Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device. "Do not place this product into any electronic equipment." -- On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket. "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool.
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Even though these are funny, some people will sue if the company doesn't put these warnings on there. They do it to make money. You'd think they'd know common sense, but because they want to make money....
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Even though these are funny, some people will sue if the company doesn't put these warnings on there. They do it to make money. You'd think they'd know common sense, but because they want to make money....
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Too much for my boyfriends birthday?
So I have a boyfriend, and we've been dating 8 months. His birthday is in November, he'll be 18, and by then we'll be dating for 13 months. He honestly deserves more than I could give him, and I know buying things doesn't necessarily mean buying happiness, but trust me, he deserves it. Anyways, I was thinking about the following: make him a cute dinner, take him to a movie, and get him a case of monster (we're both addicts), these awesome x-box pajama pants, a gift basket of his favorite candy and a movie, and most likely something for x-box. Too much? Too little? Just right? Any suggestions??
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add in sex and your the perfect girl.
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add in sex and your the perfect girl.
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Did he hurt himself dancing because he's white?
Yesterday at the club we were all dancing then suddenly a country song came on and a young white man jumped out of no where, n got in the middle of the dance floor n said " YALL THIS MY SONG LEMME SHOW U HOW WE WHITES DO IT ! " n he started to "dance" n come on.. we all know white people can't dance n that's when he got tangled up on his own moves and fell down hard n broke both of his legs.... is it because he's white? should white people just stay away from dancing? Also I'm thinking about visiting him, should I send him a nice gift basket full of MAYONNAISE BOTTLES ? Would that help him?
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That was funny. Send the Mayo Basket. >_<
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That was funny. Send the Mayo Basket. >_<
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my sons girl friend says i have to do it her way?
I have a 2 year old grandaughter my first grandaughter .. Ever since I met the girlfriend 3 years ago she has always said I didnt like her . I have told her many times I do like her . She had my grandaughter 2 years ago and when she was pregnant I was told I couldnt buy the baby's first anything .. The crib was a mother daughter thing and everything else was her and my son .. I said ok and understood that .. Well she has a baby shower and I bought clothes and toys and gave her a card with money to go shopping with me . We went shopping .. she bought what she wanted. Well Now after 2 years she told me that Bought nothing for the grandaughter .. I explained I was trying to do what she told me to do and not step on her toes to buy anything of the first.. She said I was a horrible grandmother and do nothing for them. She is 18 now and my son is 19 they live with her grandmother . I have bought 1000's of dollars of things for this grandaughter since she was born . MOm says I dont do anything for them .. I have helped buy them a truck and paid for my sons auto insurance every month now for 2 years. to help out in December alone and not for christmas present I bought him 600 dollars worth of tires for the truck . On Thanks giving day the girlfriend had to work and I asked my son if he could come over with the baby I had not been aloud to see the baby for a month and the girlfriend said no .. That he needed to stay home and help her grandmother with thanksgiving dinner .. I have to tell you buy the way I have never been able to keep my grandchild with out her mom there or see her the girlfriend said that i have to come over to their house to see her and play with her in her room .. There are 10 people who live in that house some of which are not the type of people I would want to be around . Any way I got mad about the thanksgiving thing and finally after 2 years told the girlfriend she was not welcome in my home anymore.. I am fed up with buying the girlfriend things explaining to her i loved her and feeling like I have to buy them things just to see the grandchild . Well christmas came and many phone calls from the girlfriend cussing me out and my son calls to see if the girlfriend can come over for christmas ..I was appalled .. but despite our difference I told my son I had not bought anything for the girfriend and It will probably hurt her if she came .. I had bought for my granddaughter though ,, He told me she is fine with that just wanted the baby to see her grandmother on christmas I have to other sons and their girlfriends and babies were there tooo they got a lot of gifts and the girlfriend went home crying because i Had not bought her anything.. I did give her a gift that i had bought extra in case someone did show up announced like a friend or something.. I gave it to her .. was not good enough she was upset because she saw what the other girls got .. anyway we had a conversation yesterday and the girlfriend told me it was my responsibility as a grandmother to buy things for them and the baby and i shouldnt be whinning about paying for the insurance for my son and buying the tires because he is my son . That I should be greatful to do these things because I make good money .. She thought she was better than a bath and body works gift basket.. She said you cant expect to treat me this way and see your grandaughter... I am soooooooooo confused.. She thinks I have to buy things for them .. I explained to her I am not responsible to buy things the things I buy are out of love.. She said no you are the grandmother u are sopposed to do these things .. I am appalled and dont know what to do
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Stop trying to buy their attention and affection. Sorry but you raised a son without a backbone.
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Stop trying to buy their attention and affection. Sorry but you raised a son without a backbone.
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Help!What should I get my mom this mother's day?
I'm a 14year old and I'm gonna go get a gift for my mum in a few minutes.She doesn't know it's mother's day tomorrow(she knows it's in may,but always forgets the date).So I'm also planning on waking up early and making her breakfast in bed.The problem is,I've always given her really nice expensive gifts(my dad used to give me and my sister a lot of money for mother's day),like a designer bag,make-up,shoes etc.Now my dad is giving me 80$,and my mom really wants shoes she sees in shops when we go shopping,I know which ones they are but I don't have enough money!She LOVES to look nice but she never buys anything for herselfeven if my dad tells her if she wants to she'll be like"oh no don't waste your money,it's ok"just so my sister can have all she wants then she's always like "ooh if only I could have that"...So yeah my mom has a lot of stuff she doesn't have but would love to have.Should I get her a perfume without being sure she'l like the scent?Cheaper shoes?A gift basket and a card?Also,she often complains that she never has time for herself because my sister and I are always asking her to take us somewhere,do that,do this...So I really want her to think about HER and be happy tomorrow...
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Have you considered a gift card to a local spa? Do your homework and find a local spa where she will be given a wonderful experience. If you are unsure, buy her a spafinder gift card, which are accepted at over 4,000 spas. They can be purchased at major grocery stores and drug stores. More importantly, you need to be creative with packaging the gift card to maintain the element of surprise. People like to be surprised, even when recieving a gift card. Below are some gift card packaging ideas. 1. Tin box with ribbon 2. Decorative Paper Carrier, Pouch or Envelope 3. Stuffed Animal 4. Decorative Cardboard box 5. Wrapping Paper/Gift Wrap/Tissue 6. A gift bag 7. Wrapped inside another gift 8. Hand crafted item For more mother's day gift card ideas, click the link below. All the best.
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Have you considered a gift card to a local spa? Do your homework and find a local spa where she will be given a wonderful experience. If you are unsure, buy her a spafinder gift card, which are accepted at over 4,000 spas. They can be purchased at major grocery stores and drug stores. More importantly, you need to be creative with packaging the gift card to maintain the element of surprise. People like to be surprised, even when recieving a gift card. Below are some gift card packaging ideas. 1. Tin box with ribbon 2. Decorative Paper Carrier, Pouch or Envelope 3. Stuffed Animal 4. Decorative Cardboard box 5. Wrapping Paper/Gift Wrap/Tissue 6. A gift bag 7. Wrapped inside another gift 8. Hand crafted item For more mother's day gift card ideas, click the link below. All the best.
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What should i get my boyfriend for our 2 year anniversary? please help!?
Im really not sure what to get him .. in the past i have gotten him clothes and stuff like that, gift certificates, a keyless entry system for his car, season of House, i made a cute gift basket up, and little romantic things .. He just got a truck not too long ago, soo i was thinking about getting him a gift certificate so he can get a tuner for his truck .. but i feel like for an anniversary you should give an actual item .. please help! And id like to spend at least 100, since he gave me my present early .. an env touch :)
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The original "Star Wars" trilogy on DVD!
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The original "Star Wars" trilogy on DVD!
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easy christmas recipes or sweets and treats to give in a basket?
wanting to give family a personal present along with their gifts any ideas for treats and sweets would be greatly appreciated also any christmas recipes
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I make cookies and candies for my friends and family every year at Christmas and these are some of my favorite recipes. I have been making these cookies for years - the first one was my grandmother's and all but the last are from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, I don't remember were I got the last one from but everybody loves them. These melt in your mouth and you don't even know that they contain sour cream. Sour Cream Cutouts Cookies TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda FROSTING: 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill dough at least 2 hours or overnight. Roll on a heavily floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix all frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over cookies. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen. **************************************… I love these sugar cookies - they are buttery and versitile. Sugar Cookie Standouts about 36 cookies Prep: 45 minutes Chill: 2 hours Bake: 7 minutes/batch Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour Edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar (optional) Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and, vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill dough for 2 to 3 hours or until easy to handle. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar, if desired. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies. Powdered Sugar Icing: In a small bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. If necessary, add milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to reach piping or spreading consistency. (Or, stir together 1/2 cup purchased vanilla icing and enough milk to reach piping or spreading consistency.) Makes 1/2 cup. Raspberry Sandwich Cookies: Prepare as above, except use a 3 1/2-inch scalloped square-shaped cutter to cut dough. Use a 2-inch alphabet-shaped cutter to cut desired letter out of center of half the cookie cutouts. Bake and cool as above (bake letter cutouts as above and decorate as desired). Before serving, spread 1 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam over each uncut cookie. Top with remaining cookies with center cutouts to create sandwich cookies. Makes about 14 sandwich cookies. Merry ABCs: Prepare as above, except do not divide dough in half. Tint one-third of the dough red with 3/4 teaspoon liquid red food coloring before chilling. On a lightly floured surface form a mound by dropping small amounts of each of the doughs close together in a random pattern. Gently shape the mound into a ball. Divide in half. Cover and chill until easy to handle. Roll, cut and bake as above, except use 3-inch alphabet-shaped cutters. Gently gather scraps of dough together to reroll. Sugar and Spice Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce granulated sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves with the sugar. Roll, cut, and bake as above except use a 4-inch hexagonal-shaped or round cutter. Use Powdered Sugar Icing to pipe snowflake design on cooled cookies. Makes about 20. Honey-Ginger Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 2 teaspoons ground ginger with the sugar. Omit the milk and beat in 1/4 cup honey with the egg and vanilla. Roll, cut and bake as directed above, except use a 3-1/4- to 3-1/2-inch hexagonal-shaped cutter and decrease baking time to 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Decorate as desired. **************************************… Gingerbread People about 25 gingerbread people Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 3 hours Bake: 5 minutes per batch Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger Royal Icing Assorted colors of paste food coloring Directions 1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground cloves; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat butter for 30 seconds with an electric mixer. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in ginger and as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Cover; chill dough about 3 hours, or overnight, or until easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. On a lightly floured surface roll dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough using 5-inch gingerbread people cookie cutters. Arrange the cutouts about 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are light brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Pipe designs on cookies with tinted Royal Icing. Makes about 25 gingerbread people. To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store piped cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw, and if desired, pipe with icing. Royal Icing: In a small bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons meringue powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Stir in 1/4 cup warm water. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then on high speed 7 to 10 minutes or until very stiff. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until of glazing consistency. To tint, divide the glaze into small portions. Add enough paste food coloring or liquid food coloring to each portion to make desired color. **************************************… Molasses Ginger Cookies Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 3 hours Bake: 9 minutes per batch Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1 egg 1/2 cup coarse raw sugar or granulated sugar Directions 1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in molasses and egg until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 1?2 cup raw sugar. Place balls on parchment-lined cookie sheet or on ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and tops are puffed; do not overbake. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks. Cool. Makes 4 dozen cookies. Test Kitchen Tip: To store, arrange in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. **************************************… Tender Sugar Cookies about 60 Prep: 40 min. Chill: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. per batch Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions 1. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes or until dough is easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 300F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated about 15 minutes or until tops are slightly crackled and sides are set (do not let edges brown). Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool. Makes about 60 cookies. 3. Tip: For a colorful platter of cookies, roll the dough balls in different colored sugars instead of the white granulated sugar. 4. To store: Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving. **************************************… COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE 1 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Salt ¾ cup Butter – softened 1 2/3 cup Sugar 2 Eggs – large or bigger (I prefer to use Jumbo) 1 ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 2 ½ cup Quick Oats 1 cup Flaked Coconut 16 oz Milk Chocolate - Melted (I prefer Droste a Milk Chocolate candy bar from Holland) Preheat oven to 375 F. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in flour mixture, vanilla and oats. Add coconut. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned at the edges. Cool on a wire rack. One cool dip half of each cookie in the melted chocolate and let harden. Makes about 60 cookies. Cookies will spread when baking. **************************************… This is a variation of Fantasy Fudge that is even better than the original. If you use vanilla extract in place of the liqueur, you have the Original Fantasy Fudge recipe. Irish Crème Fudge I also use other liqueurs in place of the Irish Creme such as Kahlua, bandy, Kirsch, spiced/flavored rum and the new flavors of Kahlua mixing and matching nuts, coconut and dried fruits to match the liqueurs. You can use 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in place of the liqueur. 3/4 cup of butter 3 cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 7-ounce jar Kraft marshmallow crème 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bottle (airline size or nip) or 1 shot Irish Crème 2 cups walnuts or pecans - optional 2 8-inch square pans sprayed with non-stick spray In a heavy 3 quart sauce pan - I prefer an enameled cast iron -melt butter, sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to a low boil and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in marshmallow crème. Once that is incorporated, mix in the chocolate chips until mixture is an even chocolate color then add the Irish crème and nuts, mixing thoroughly. Pour mixture into pans and cool thoroughly before cutting into squares and serving. **************************************… Fantasy Fudge - the Original recipe 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 12-oz. (340 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 7-oz. (198 g) jar Kraft Marshmallow crème 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tablespoon vanilla Traditional method: Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling bail, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow crème, nuts & vanilla beat till blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares. Microwave method: Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well; scrape bowl. Continue microwaving on HIGH 5-1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes 3 pounds. Note: Can be made in a smaller pan for thicker squares (yield will be reduced). **************************************… Pink Coconut, Triple Chocolate, and Square Truffles Prep: 45 minutes Chill: 1-1/2 hours Freeze: 10 minutes Ingredients 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup butter, cut up 2 cups shredded coconut Pink gel food coloring or red food coloring (optional) 6 oz. chocolate-flavored candy coating, cut up 1/4 cup white chocolate baking pieces 1 tsp. shortening Directions 1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, and butter. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. If necessary, return chocolate mixture to microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds more; stir until smooth. Use to make Coconut Truffles, Triple Chocolate Truffles, or Square Truffles. Let truffles stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. PINK COCONUT TRUFFLES: After melting chocolate mixture, stir 2/3 cup coconut into the chocolate mixture. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. Line two baking sheets with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil. Drop chocolate mixture from rounded teaspoons onto prepared sheets. Cover with waxed paper; freeze for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, tint remaining coconut, if desired, by combining coconut and 1 to 2 drops of gel pink food coloring or red food coloring; toss until coconut is tinted. Roll the chocolates between the palms of your hands into round balls, wetting hands if necessary. Roll the chocolate balls in remaining coconut; cover and refrigerate. Makes 35 truffles. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: After melting chocolate mixture in Step 1, above, cover bowl and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. Line two baking sheets with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil. Drop chocolate mixture from rounded teaspoons onto prepared sheets. Cover with waxed paper; freeze for 10 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl microcook the chocolate-flavored candy coating on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. If necessary, return to microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds more; stir until smooth. Using a fork, quickly dip the chocolate balls, one at a time, into coating. Draw the fork across the rim of the bowl to remove excess coating. Return to baking sheet. Let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is set. In another small bowl combine the white chocolate baking pieces and the shortening. Microcook on high for 30 seconds; stir until melted. If necessary, return to microwave and cook on high for 15 seconds more; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tops of chocolate-covered truffles. Let stand until set. Refrigerate truffles, tightly covered, up to 2 weeks. Makes 35 truffles. SQUARE TRUFFLES: Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil, extending foil over edges of pan; set aside. Melt chocolate, whipping cream, and butter as in Step 1. Pour 3/4 cup chocolate mixture in prepared pan. Spread evenly. Sprinkle coconut evenly over chocolate layer. Pour remaining chocolate mixture over coconut; spread evenly. Freeze 1 to 48 hours. Use edges of foil to lift chocolate from pan. Cut chocolate into 36 squares. Place about 1/3 cup cocoa powder in a small bowl. Dredge truffles in cocoa powder. Refrigerate until 15 minutes before serving. Makes 35 truffles. **************************************… Hazelnut Truffles 120 candies Prep: 1 hour Chill: 3 hours Ingredients 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 13-ounce jar (about 1-1/4 cups) chocolate-hazelnut spread 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur or vanilla 2/3 cup halved hazelnuts (filberts), toasted* Finely or coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts) Unsweetened cocoa powder Directions 1. In a heavy medium saucepan combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and unsweetened chocolate. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat. Cool slightly. Stir in liqueur or vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl; cover and chill about 3 hours or until firm. 2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. For each truffle, form about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture around 1 toasted hazelnut half to make a 3/4-inch ball. Roll in chopped toasted nuts or cocoa powder. 3. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for several weeks or freezer up to 3 months. Makes 120 candies. *To Toast Hazelnuts: Place nuts in a skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring or shaking skillet often for 7 to 10 minutes or until skins begin to flake and nuts are light golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid overbrowning. Remove nuts from skillet and place on a clean kitchen towel. When hazelnuts are cool enough to handle, rub the nuts together in the towel, removing as much of the brown skin as possible. **************************************… Santa's Snack Truffles Start to Finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup flaked coconut 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 3/4 cup coarsley chopped walnuts 8 ounces pitted dates 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Directions 1. For coating, place the 1/2 cup coconut and powdered sugar into food processor bowl. Cover and process until cocnut is finely chopped. Transfer mixture to shallow dish; set aside. (Be sure to have an adult operate the food processor, remove the blade, and transfer the contents to a shallow dish.) 2. For truffles, place walnuts, dates, raisins, cranberries, the 1/3 cup coconut, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a food processor bowl. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. 3. Add peanut butter. Cover and process until mixture is moist enough to form a ball. (Be sure to have adult opearate food processor.) 4. Using hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Dredge or roll balls in coconut mixture, gently patting the mixture onto sides of balls. Transfer to storage container. Cover; store at room tmperature up to 7 days. **************************************… Toffee Butter Crunch about 1-1/2 pounds (48 servings) Prep: 20 minutes Chill: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds or pecans, toasted 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans, toasted Directions Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts in pan. Set pan aside. Butter sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. In saucepan melt butter. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently, till thermometer registers 290 degree F, soft-crack stage (about 15 minutes). Watch care-fully after 280 degree F to prevent scorching. Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour candy into the prepared pan. Let candy stand about 5 minutes or till firm; sprinkle with chocolate. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When chocolate has softened, spread over candy. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts. Chill until firm. When candy is firm, use foil to lift it out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 1-1/2 pounds (48 servings). **************************************… Brown Sugar Toffee about 48 pieces or 1-1/4 pounds Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup butter 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts Directions 1. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts on bottom of foil-lined pan; set pan aside. 2. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. In the saucepan melt the 1 cup butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar. This should take about 4 minutes. Avoid splashing mixture on sides of pan. Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan. 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290 degree F, soft-crack stage. Mixture should boil at a moderate, steady rate over the entire surface. Reaching soft-crack stage should take about 15 minutes. Watch carefully after candy mixture reaches 280 degree F. 4. Remove pan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts. When firm, lift candy out of pan; break candy into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 48 pieces or 1-1/4 pounds. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 2 weeks ahead, prepare toffee. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
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I make cookies and candies for my friends and family every year at Christmas and these are some of my favorite recipes. I have been making these cookies for years - the first one was my grandmother's and all but the last are from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, I don't remember were I got the last one from but everybody loves them. These melt in your mouth and you don't even know that they contain sour cream. Sour Cream Cutouts Cookies TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda FROSTING: 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill dough at least 2 hours or overnight. Roll on a heavily floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cookie springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix all frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over cookies. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen. **************************************… I love these sugar cookies - they are buttery and versitile. Sugar Cookie Standouts about 36 cookies Prep: 45 minutes Chill: 2 hours Bake: 7 minutes/batch Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour Edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar (optional) Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and, vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill dough for 2 to 3 hours or until easy to handle. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2-1/2-inch cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with edible glitter, sparkling sanding sugar, or granulated sugar, if desired. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies. Powdered Sugar Icing: In a small bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. If necessary, add milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, to reach piping or spreading consistency. (Or, stir together 1/2 cup purchased vanilla icing and enough milk to reach piping or spreading consistency.) Makes 1/2 cup. Raspberry Sandwich Cookies: Prepare as above, except use a 3 1/2-inch scalloped square-shaped cutter to cut dough. Use a 2-inch alphabet-shaped cutter to cut desired letter out of center of half the cookie cutouts. Bake and cool as above (bake letter cutouts as above and decorate as desired). Before serving, spread 1 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam over each uncut cookie. Top with remaining cookies with center cutouts to create sandwich cookies. Makes about 14 sandwich cookies. Merry ABCs: Prepare as above, except do not divide dough in half. Tint one-third of the dough red with 3/4 teaspoon liquid red food coloring before chilling. On a lightly floured surface form a mound by dropping small amounts of each of the doughs close together in a random pattern. Gently shape the mound into a ball. Divide in half. Cover and chill until easy to handle. Roll, cut and bake as above, except use 3-inch alphabet-shaped cutters. Gently gather scraps of dough together to reroll. Sugar and Spice Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce granulated sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves with the sugar. Roll, cut, and bake as above except use a 4-inch hexagonal-shaped or round cutter. Use Powdered Sugar Icing to pipe snowflake design on cooled cookies. Makes about 20. Honey-Ginger Cookies: Prepare as above, except reduce sugar to 1/2 cup. Add 2 teaspoons ground ginger with the sugar. Omit the milk and beat in 1/4 cup honey with the egg and vanilla. Roll, cut and bake as directed above, except use a 3-1/4- to 3-1/2-inch hexagonal-shaped cutter and decrease baking time to 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Decorate as desired. **************************************… Gingerbread People about 25 gingerbread people Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 3 hours Bake: 5 minutes per batch Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger Royal Icing Assorted colors of paste food coloring Directions 1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ground cloves; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat butter for 30 seconds with an electric mixer. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in ginger and as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Cover; chill dough about 3 hours, or overnight, or until easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. On a lightly floured surface roll dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough using 5-inch gingerbread people cookie cutters. Arrange the cutouts about 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are light brown. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Pipe designs on cookies with tinted Royal Icing. Makes about 25 gingerbread people. To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store piped cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw, and if desired, pipe with icing. Royal Icing: In a small bowl combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons meringue powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar. Stir in 1/4 cup warm water. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then on high speed 7 to 10 minutes or until very stiff. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until of glazing consistency. To tint, divide the glaze into small portions. Add enough paste food coloring or liquid food coloring to each portion to make desired color. **************************************… Molasses Ginger Cookies Prep: 30 minutes Chill: 3 hours Bake: 9 minutes per batch Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark molasses 1 egg 1/2 cup coarse raw sugar or granulated sugar Directions 1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in molasses and egg until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or until easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 1?2 cup raw sugar. Place balls on parchment-lined cookie sheet or on ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and tops are puffed; do not overbake. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire racks. Cool. Makes 4 dozen cookies. Test Kitchen Tip: To store, arrange in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. **************************************… Tender Sugar Cookies about 60 Prep: 40 min. Chill: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. per batch Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions 1. Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes or until dough is easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 300F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated about 15 minutes or until tops are slightly crackled and sides are set (do not let edges brown). Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool. Makes about 60 cookies. 3. Tip: For a colorful platter of cookies, roll the dough balls in different colored sugars instead of the white granulated sugar. 4. To store: Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving. **************************************… COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE 1 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Salt ¾ cup Butter – softened 1 2/3 cup Sugar 2 Eggs – large or bigger (I prefer to use Jumbo) 1 ½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 2 ½ cup Quick Oats 1 cup Flaked Coconut 16 oz Milk Chocolate - Melted (I prefer Droste a Milk Chocolate candy bar from Holland) Preheat oven to 375 F. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in flour mixture, vanilla and oats. Add coconut. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned at the edges. Cool on a wire rack. One cool dip half of each cookie in the melted chocolate and let harden. Makes about 60 cookies. Cookies will spread when baking. **************************************… This is a variation of Fantasy Fudge that is even better than the original. If you use vanilla extract in place of the liqueur, you have the Original Fantasy Fudge recipe. Irish Crème Fudge I also use other liqueurs in place of the Irish Creme such as Kahlua, bandy, Kirsch, spiced/flavored rum and the new flavors of Kahlua mixing and matching nuts, coconut and dried fruits to match the liqueurs. You can use 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in place of the liqueur. 3/4 cup of butter 3 cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 7-ounce jar Kraft marshmallow crème 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bottle (airline size or nip) or 1 shot Irish Crème 2 cups walnuts or pecans - optional 2 8-inch square pans sprayed with non-stick spray In a heavy 3 quart sauce pan - I prefer an enameled cast iron -melt butter, sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to a low boil and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in marshmallow crème. Once that is incorporated, mix in the chocolate chips until mixture is an even chocolate color then add the Irish crème and nuts, mixing thoroughly. Pour mixture into pans and cool thoroughly before cutting into squares and serving. **************************************… Fantasy Fudge - the Original recipe 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 12-oz. (340 g) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 7-oz. (198 g) jar Kraft Marshmallow crème 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tablespoon vanilla Traditional method: Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan; bring to full rolling bail, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted. Add marshmallow crème, nuts & vanilla beat till blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares. Microwave method: Microwave margarine in 4-quart microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted. Add sugar and milk; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until mixture begins to boil, stirring after 3 minutes. Mix well; scrape bowl. Continue microwaving on HIGH 5-1/2 minutes; stir after 3 minutes. Stir in chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes 3 pounds. Note: Can be made in a smaller pan for thicker squares (yield will be reduced). **************************************… Pink Coconut, Triple Chocolate, and Square Truffles Prep: 45 minutes Chill: 1-1/2 hours Freeze: 10 minutes Ingredients 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup butter, cut up 2 cups shredded coconut Pink gel food coloring or red food coloring (optional) 6 oz. chocolate-flavored candy coating, cut up 1/4 cup white chocolate baking pieces 1 tsp. shortening Directions 1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine semisweet chocolate, whipping cream, and butter. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. If necessary, return chocolate mixture to microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds more; stir until smooth. Use to make Coconut Truffles, Triple Chocolate Truffles, or Square Truffles. Let truffles stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. PINK COCONUT TRUFFLES: After melting chocolate mixture, stir 2/3 cup coconut into the chocolate mixture. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. Line two baking sheets with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil. Drop chocolate mixture from rounded teaspoons onto prepared sheets. Cover with waxed paper; freeze for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, tint remaining coconut, if desired, by combining coconut and 1 to 2 drops of gel pink food coloring or red food coloring; toss until coconut is tinted. Roll the chocolates between the palms of your hands into round balls, wetting hands if necessary. Roll the chocolate balls in remaining coconut; cover and refrigerate. Makes 35 truffles. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: After melting chocolate mixture in Step 1, above, cover bowl and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. Line two baking sheets with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil. Drop chocolate mixture from rounded teaspoons onto prepared sheets. Cover with waxed paper; freeze for 10 minutes. In a small microwave-safe bowl microcook the chocolate-flavored candy coating on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. If necessary, return to microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds more; stir until smooth. Using a fork, quickly dip the chocolate balls, one at a time, into coating. Draw the fork across the rim of the bowl to remove excess coating. Return to baking sheet. Let stand about 30 minutes or until coating is set. In another small bowl combine the white chocolate baking pieces and the shortening. Microcook on high for 30 seconds; stir until melted. If necessary, return to microwave and cook on high for 15 seconds more; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tops of chocolate-covered truffles. Let stand until set. Refrigerate truffles, tightly covered, up to 2 weeks. Makes 35 truffles. SQUARE TRUFFLES: Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with nonstick foil or lightly greased foil, extending foil over edges of pan; set aside. Melt chocolate, whipping cream, and butter as in Step 1. Pour 3/4 cup chocolate mixture in prepared pan. Spread evenly. Sprinkle coconut evenly over chocolate layer. Pour remaining chocolate mixture over coconut; spread evenly. Freeze 1 to 48 hours. Use edges of foil to lift chocolate from pan. Cut chocolate into 36 squares. Place about 1/3 cup cocoa powder in a small bowl. Dredge truffles in cocoa powder. Refrigerate until 15 minutes before serving. Makes 35 truffles. **************************************… Hazelnut Truffles 120 candies Prep: 1 hour Chill: 3 hours Ingredients 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 13-ounce jar (about 1-1/4 cups) chocolate-hazelnut spread 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur or vanilla 2/3 cup halved hazelnuts (filberts), toasted* Finely or coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts (filberts) Unsweetened cocoa powder Directions 1. In a heavy medium saucepan combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and unsweetened chocolate. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring constantly. Remove saucepan from heat. Cool slightly. Stir in liqueur or vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl; cover and chill about 3 hours or until firm. 2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. For each truffle, form about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture around 1 toasted hazelnut half to make a 3/4-inch ball. Roll in chopped toasted nuts or cocoa powder. 3. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for several weeks or freezer up to 3 months. Makes 120 candies. *To Toast Hazelnuts: Place nuts in a skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring or shaking skillet often for 7 to 10 minutes or until skins begin to flake and nuts are light golden brown. Watch carefully to avoid overbrowning. Remove nuts from skillet and place on a clean kitchen towel. When hazelnuts are cool enough to handle, rub the nuts together in the towel, removing as much of the brown skin as possible. **************************************… Santa's Snack Truffles Start to Finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup flaked coconut 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 3/4 cup coarsley chopped walnuts 8 ounces pitted dates 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Directions 1. For coating, place the 1/2 cup coconut and powdered sugar into food processor bowl. Cover and process until cocnut is finely chopped. Transfer mixture to shallow dish; set aside. (Be sure to have an adult operate the food processor, remove the blade, and transfer the contents to a shallow dish.) 2. For truffles, place walnuts, dates, raisins, cranberries, the 1/3 cup coconut, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a food processor bowl. Cover and process or blend until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. 3. Add peanut butter. Cover and process until mixture is moist enough to form a ball. (Be sure to have adult opearate food processor.) 4. Using hands, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Dredge or roll balls in coconut mixture, gently patting the mixture onto sides of balls. Transfer to storage container. Cover; store at room tmperature up to 7 days. **************************************… Toffee Butter Crunch about 1-1/2 pounds (48 servings) Prep: 20 minutes Chill: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds or pecans, toasted 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or pecans, toasted Directions Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts in pan. Set pan aside. Butter sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. In saucepan melt butter. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan. Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently, till thermometer registers 290 degree F, soft-crack stage (about 15 minutes). Watch care-fully after 280 degree F to prevent scorching. Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour candy into the prepared pan. Let candy stand about 5 minutes or till firm; sprinkle with chocolate. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When chocolate has softened, spread over candy. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts. Chill until firm. When candy is firm, use foil to lift it out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 1-1/2 pounds (48 servings). **************************************… Brown Sugar Toffee about 48 pieces or 1-1/4 pounds Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup butter 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts Directions 1. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts on bottom of foil-lined pan; set pan aside. 2. Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan. In the saucepan melt the 1 cup butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium-high heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to dissolve sugar. This should take about 4 minutes. Avoid splashing mixture on sides of pan. Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan. 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290 degree F, soft-crack stage. Mixture should boil at a moderate, steady rate over the entire surface. Reaching soft-crack stage should take about 15 minutes. Watch carefully after candy mixture reaches 280 degree F. 4. Remove pan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts. When firm, lift candy out of pan; break candy into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 48 pieces or 1-1/4 pounds. Make-Ahead Tip: Up to 2 weeks ahead, prepare toffee. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
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what can i get my boyfriend for our first anniversary?
me and my boyfriend will be celebrating our first anniversary in a few weeks and ive been thinking about what i can get him. ive found one small thing, something i know he wants and i know he will love but its not a romantic gift and its also the kind of gift you give on someone's birthday, i was thinking about making a small gift basket for him will small things he will love but also romantic things too, i was wondering if anyone has any ideas for me? i live in the uk so i wont be able to buy from the US and i would appreciate if i didnt get any sexual/dirty comments as we've not reached that stage and not planning that yet so please could i just get some gift ideas, i would really appreciate it, thanks :)
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simply your naked body but then again maybe not
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simply your naked body but then again maybe not
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How would you feel if a guy gave you all of this for you birthday (ladies only, pic included)?
I have never spent over $250/this much on nobody else, I just love her sooo much http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m74/d… The gift basket on the left - I made it myself that why the basket square and the wrapping is off, lol, but on the inside it are some body products, a card, a teddy bear, a towel, some candles and some other stuff what i had put on the inside. Its baby blue and white, her favorite colors The black gift bag on the right - it has a black purse, black stylin sunglasses, earrings, bracelet and a necklace that are black and silver, that is why the bag is black and has a white bow on it. The middle small box - a engagement ring, How would you feel and react?
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Awww!!! I hope she says yes :-)
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Awww!!! I hope she says yes :-)
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Not a baby question, but moms/contacts/regulars please answer?
My husband just had reconstructive surgery on his rotator cuff, so he's out of work for a few weeks while he recovers. Here's the problem- (he's an electrician for a larger company) and one of the female secretary workers put together a gift basket for him as a get well sort of thing and in it she puts a Playboy and a Penthouse magazine (porn). Um, excuse me? He's a married father of two children, one of which is a new baby. I'm ticked! He doesn't watch porn and just threw them out, but I am insulted that this woman thought to give him those in a gift basket while she very well knows he has a family. Should I say something? Or is this overkill? Ughhh
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That could be considered sexual harassment. I would confront her or just plain report her, if your husband doesn't. Add: No... the gift wasn't for the wife, but for the husband. However, it's coming into the wife's home, and that's where it's wrong and inappropriate. If it was given to my husband it would be reported to someone because I don't allow that stuff in my home, whether or not my husband or someone else brings it doesn't matter.
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That could be considered sexual harassment. I would confront her or just plain report her, if your husband doesn't. Add: No... the gift wasn't for the wife, but for the husband. However, it's coming into the wife's home, and that's where it's wrong and inappropriate. If it was given to my husband it would be reported to someone because I don't allow that stuff in my home, whether or not my husband or someone else brings it doesn't matter.
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What do guys REALLY want for Valentine's Day?
My man isn't the traditional "guys" guy. He works in internet advertising. He's into movies, music, entertainment, likes "nice" things. Not that into sports or beer, but more meaningful gifts. He has all the latest electronics. He has a watch, has a wallet, briefcase, shaving set, clothes, etc. So....I'm stumped. For Valentine's day, I had an article his business was featured in from a business journal professionally framed. I'm going to make a gift basket and include his favorite snacks, a book, maybe lingerie; I'm also starting a scrapbook and thought about making a page dedicated to "us" and all the reasons why I love him. BUT he goes above and beyond every holiday; he gets me expensive jewelry or does something really special. I feel like my gifts never measure up. Do you think this is a good idea? What do guys REALLY want? (Please dont say sex, I'm talking gift-wise)
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Sometimes it's not the material things that matter but it's the TIME that you spend with him.
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Sometimes it's not the material things that matter but it's the TIME that you spend with him.
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How to remove the coating on copper bottom pots and pans?
My bridal party bought me a beautiful set of pots and pans which they presented to me in a gift basket. However, the gift basket did not include any of the paperwork included in the box of cookware. So... I have a couple questions. 1. My fiancée used one of the pots before we realized you need to remove a coating on the copper. Now there are some ugly rainbow-type spots on the steel part of the pans. Can this be removed? 2. After realizing his mistake and reading the warning sticker on the other pieces, I discovered that they need to soak in baking soda and warm water for 20 minutes. My question is: Is it just the copper that needs to soak or the whole pot? Also, any other helpful advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Copper is often coated with lacquer or something like it to protect it until it gets to you. You might as well soak the whole pot in case it's all over. To clean the steel part where the stuff has cooked on, if the soaking won't do that, try nail polish remover. If that doesn't work, I'd scrub the heck out of it with a green scrubbie or some fine steel wool, but then I'm not choosy about my pots being shiny enough to see myself in. If you are, try something like very fine bronze wool, or Barkeeper's Friend. If you'd like the copper to stay bright, get some copper polish and use it regularly. Cooking will quickly darken it which is not a problem for function but doesn't look pretty if you hang the pots where they're visible
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Copper is often coated with lacquer or something like it to protect it until it gets to you. You might as well soak the whole pot in case it's all over. To clean the steel part where the stuff has cooked on, if the soaking won't do that, try nail polish remover. If that doesn't work, I'd scrub the heck out of it with a green scrubbie or some fine steel wool, but then I'm not choosy about my pots being shiny enough to see myself in. If you are, try something like very fine bronze wool, or Barkeeper's Friend. If you'd like the copper to stay bright, get some copper polish and use it regularly. Cooking will quickly darken it which is not a problem for function but doesn't look pretty if you hang the pots where they're visible
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Will it be rude of me to do this?
A friend ordered a big gift basket and flowers for me online to be delivered to me. I hadn't updated him with my new address so it was delivered to my old apartment. We saw the status that it was delivered yesterday. Would it be rude if I drove there Monday to ask whoever lives there to return the gift basket and card to me? So far they have never forwarded any mail I have had delivered there (for example I know for a fact I've received mail there from people who didn't have my new address and they never returned it to sender or had it forwarded to me). Do I have a right to ask them?
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Yes, they should never have signed/accepted the basket under false pretenses. I would also recommend that you update your mailing address with the post office in regards to them getting your mail. Good luck.
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Yes, they should never have signed/accepted the basket under false pretenses. I would also recommend that you update your mailing address with the post office in regards to them getting your mail. Good luck.
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How would you feel if a guy gave you all of this for your birthday (ladies only, pic included)?
I have never spent over $250/this much on nobody else, I just love her sooo much http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m74/d… The gift basket on the left - I made it myself that why the basket square and the wrapping is off, lol, but on the inside it are some body products, a card, a teddy bear, a towel, some candles and some other stuff what i had put on the inside. Its baby blue and white, her favorite colors The black gift bag on the right - it has a black purse, black stylin sunglasses, earrings, bracelet and a necklace that are black and silver, that is why the bag is black and has a white bow on it. The middle small box - a engagement ring, How would you feel and react?
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That is so sweet! I would probably cry tears of happiness :] You are so sweet! She's one lucky girl.
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That is so sweet! I would probably cry tears of happiness :] You are so sweet! She's one lucky girl.
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My friend has bad hygiene?
One of my best friends has really bad hygiene. Even though I love her to death I'm not sure how much longer I can take it. I've known her for a long time and she's never taken very good car of herself. During the school year she will shower maybe every 3 or 4 days, and in the summer once a week. And that's only if her mom drags her into the tub and forces her to bathe. She smells really bad and doesn't ever use deodorant. I know because I've been to her house and she's shown me bars of deodorant and told me her mom bought them for her but she never uses them. Her hair is always greasy and her teeth are yellow because she usually doesn't brush them in the morning or at night. Throughout the years I have tried to be both subtle and upfront with my efforts to get her to take better car of herself. For example I repeatedly stress how I could never live without my morning shower and how I love feeling all clean etc. She just always says, " Well you're a clean freak. I don't need to shower every day." I have also told her right up front , " ( friend's name), you NEED to take a shower more often!" She just blows me off and says , " Why should I ?" I tell her that if you don't take care of yourself then you smell bad and people are hesitant to talk to her. Again she doesn't do anything about it. I've had multiple other friends of ours ( who are all "clean freaks" too ) try to tell her the same thing I have been telling her. She just doesn't listen. Whenever she goes out in public with us she looks like she just rolled out of bed. She doesn't even brush her hair. One time she walked up to me and another friend at the mall and I thought she had just taken a shower because her hair looked that wet. Turns out it was grease. My parents have even notice her poor hygiene. What more can I possibly do? School is coming up and we are going into 8th grade. Right now is when the other girls start getting mean and nasty and judge based on looks. I really don't want my friend to be victimized. I've already though of giving her a gift basket with lotion and such but she won't use it. I repeat : SHE WILL NOT USE IT. Even if I nag her every day and ask , " Did you take a shower/ use your gift basket/etc?" It will go under her sink along with every other lotion/ perfume/ soap anyone has given her. Her house is very clean so I really don't understand. All answers are appreciated. Thank You!
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Hunn, this is a very tough question. Here's the problem. You are NOT going to be able to change her behavior. Her issues are deeply rooted and have nothing to do with her hygiene. She obviously has some emotional problems that she needs to deal with and it is being reflected in her poor hygiene. Is there any way that you could speak to her mother without her finding out? Maybe suggest that your friend go see a therapist. If she is as dirty as you say she is, she is in for a hard time in school and you are right to be worried about her. The problem is, she does not want to help herself, so how can YOU help her? You are sweet to try though. Good luck hunn.
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Hunn, this is a very tough question. Here's the problem. You are NOT going to be able to change her behavior. Her issues are deeply rooted and have nothing to do with her hygiene. She obviously has some emotional problems that she needs to deal with and it is being reflected in her poor hygiene. Is there any way that you could speak to her mother without her finding out? Maybe suggest that your friend go see a therapist. If she is as dirty as you say she is, she is in for a hard time in school and you are right to be worried about her. The problem is, she does not want to help herself, so how can YOU help her? You are sweet to try though. Good luck hunn.
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Please Answer!!!!!!!?
In a baby shower, are you only aloud to give whats on the registry or you can buy something else because my sister is going to have her baby shower and has her registry and i want to make her a gift basket. So can i do something else or what???? And if i can, is this ok for the gift basket? -Johnson's Baby Shower Wash -Johnson's Baby Lotion ( they are both gonna smell the same) -A pack of diapers -A set of Pacifiers -One baby bottle -A Bib -One Winnie The Pooh Baby Suit is that ok? if you have anymore ideas can you include it in your answer please!!!
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of course you can get somehting that is not on the registry! I only got 1/2 of what was on my registry, and all the other stuff I was so happy to get, bc I didnt think to register for! And its nice to see things from stores that you didn't register at, bc then you haven't seen the item before and it really is a surprise. The best part of a baby shower is presents! Don;t care what kind, just so happy and greatful to get gifts for baby! So, make your beautiful basket, she will love it :) Maybe you could throw in a bath temperature bath toy since your basket is a bathtime theme. I thought it was dumb at first, but my husband says I run bath too hot, I say he runs it too cold...so it lets you know the exact degree. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp… ps- she will probably get gift cards so she can fufill her registry of what wasnt bought anyway!
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of course you can get somehting that is not on the registry! I only got 1/2 of what was on my registry, and all the other stuff I was so happy to get, bc I didnt think to register for! And its nice to see things from stores that you didn't register at, bc then you haven't seen the item before and it really is a surprise. The best part of a baby shower is presents! Don;t care what kind, just so happy and greatful to get gifts for baby! So, make your beautiful basket, she will love it :) Maybe you could throw in a bath temperature bath toy since your basket is a bathtime theme. I thought it was dumb at first, but my husband says I run bath too hot, I say he runs it too cold...so it lets you know the exact degree. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp… ps- she will probably get gift cards so she can fufill her registry of what wasnt bought anyway!
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I need to calm down, help!?
Ok very long story short, my 'foster' dog saw another little dog and freaked out, knocked me down, then ran and tried to get the little dog, by the time I got there he ran off but after I started to chase him I looked back and the elderly lady owner of the little dog had fallen. I ran back to help her up and get her into her house, I checked out her little dog(he was fine, also he also tries to get my dog when I walk him) I had the lady's daughter (who lives with her) to go get some ice for her knee that hurt...the lady said she was fine, kept saying it, I kept apologizing, I was able to find the b@stard of a dog I am fostering, and will never walk him again as long as I have him, but I feel like crap, feel bad for the lady, I have taken some benedryl and am drinking hot decaff herbal tea, I can't seem to find my "zen" place, I am mentaly shaken up!! I think I will get her some sort of gift basket or something..so, any other 'calm down' tricks you know of? Is a gift basket or card OK?
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the fact that the elderly lady was more concerned for you than herself made your self concious feel guilty about what happened and somewhat concerned, maybe if you check in on the lady every now and then to make sure she is alright and see that she is doing alright will make your guilt go away, or if you dont want to do that just tell yourself everythings going to be ok and remind yourself she has a daughter to look after her and take care of her whenever she needs it, that everything she is going to be fine. and YES it would be ok and rather nice of you to send her a gift basket or a card-probably a get well or get better card since her knee hurt and all but dont make it look like your a stalker more like be a concerend neighbor.....sorry if this wasnt help i never really been in this situation and this is all that i can come up with...and im not that educated in the mental health state i just thought i would try to help in case the other answers didnt do it for you.....hope everything turns out okay!!!!
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the fact that the elderly lady was more concerned for you than herself made your self concious feel guilty about what happened and somewhat concerned, maybe if you check in on the lady every now and then to make sure she is alright and see that she is doing alright will make your guilt go away, or if you dont want to do that just tell yourself everythings going to be ok and remind yourself she has a daughter to look after her and take care of her whenever she needs it, that everything she is going to be fine. and YES it would be ok and rather nice of you to send her a gift basket or a card-probably a get well or get better card since her knee hurt and all but dont make it look like your a stalker more like be a concerend neighbor.....sorry if this wasnt help i never really been in this situation and this is all that i can come up with...and im not that educated in the mental health state i just thought i would try to help in case the other answers didnt do it for you.....hope everything turns out okay!!!!
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What should i get my family for christmas?
Christmas is soon, and i dont know what i should get my family!! My sister is 19 years old, and is a freshman in college in north carolina. She and i are very close, and she always get me REALLY nice presents. she gets me like, $30 presents. she loves disney, has a passion for writing. has an unhealthy obsession for chocolate (lol jk but she does love chocolate). Shes funny, outgoing and lovable. Loves clothes. doesnt have her ears pierced. likes old navy, hollister, american eagle..... her dorm room colors are brown and pink. very smart! Likes the show The Office and Friends. (but i already got her the 1st season of friends for her b day). she is really busy at school though. umm her favorite color is purple. she is christian. has a lot of friends. very organized. has a laptop and is addicted to facebook! My brother is 17 years old. A little immature at times. Does cross country at school, but besides that not very sporty (like with soccer, basketball, etc.) is VERY creative. loves video games, and owns a wii and xbox. but he is more into mario and stuff, not shooting games. addictive to the computer and when we need help fixing something, he is the first person we call. Is good at fixing things. Is an amaziinnng artist. greattt at cartooning. won a lot of awards for his art work. has his own website for his comics. loves reading comics, but not a big fan of reading novels, etc. loves to write. likes homestar runner and the band they might be giants. can be very weird at times. he thinks hes funny, but really isnt lol. procrastinates a lot and isnt very organized, but still somehow manages to get good grades in school. in gifted at his school. LOVES the show the office. very skinny and tall. very thoughtful and nice to everyone. My other brother is 21 years old. but im not going to explain about him becuase i already know what im getting him! My mom is a medical transcriptionist (writes up records for doctors.) and she works at home. NOT good with tech-y stuff really. Likes to relax, and she does so by taking baths. But i feel like i get her bath stuff EVERY YEAR. and my brother already got her a stress relief bath and body works gift basket. umm likes to cook. not really into knitting, crocheting or any of that stuff. likes sewing, but doesnt really have much time anymore because shes really busy. very into nature, and she likes taking walks and stuff. She grew up in the country, and lived on a farm. likes to watch movies, especially comedy movies. adores chocolate, coffee and diet coke. likes to be comfy. HATES traveling. obssessed with making sure the house is clean. My dad is the HARDEST one to shop for. Whenever i ask him what he wants, he's like "ohh, anything i dont know." EVERY year i get him the same thing- a menards gift card and chocolate covered cherries. i want to get him something different this time. very conservative. hes japanese. VERY stubborn at times. likes camping and fishing, outdoorsy kind of guy. but its really cold here, so he cant really do any of those. He is the type of person who wont really show his emotions, or tell people if he feels sad, etc. sorta get what im saying? is good at fixing things. loves tea and eats noodles on the weekends. loves his toyota car. grew up in the city and loves traveling. so, thats pretty much the description of my family. can you help me think of good gifts for each of them? thank youuu!!
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Sister....get her some disney pens and and stationary from the 99 cent store. Check out the Disney store and see if they have a pocket organizer with her favorite character on the front. 17 yr old Brother: Go to a craft store and by him some drawing paper and a professional art kit (the kind with paints, colored pencils, pens, charcoal, and chalk. Mom: Get her a coffee gift pack like the one below, a gift card to netflix, and a comfy bathrobe. Dad: I know this sounds weird, but buy him a few sets of chopsticks and his own special "manly" bowl for his noodles. A wooden bento box might be nice too.
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Sister....get her some disney pens and and stationary from the 99 cent store. Check out the Disney store and see if they have a pocket organizer with her favorite character on the front. 17 yr old Brother: Go to a craft store and by him some drawing paper and a professional art kit (the kind with paints, colored pencils, pens, charcoal, and chalk. Mom: Get her a coffee gift pack like the one below, a gift card to netflix, and a comfy bathrobe. Dad: I know this sounds weird, but buy him a few sets of chopsticks and his own special "manly" bowl for his noodles. A wooden bento box might be nice too.
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I've 3 I Love Lucy Calendars W/ Pictures, What Type of Crafts Can I Make Out Of the Pictures?
I have about 3 old I Love Lucy, calendars which have some beautiful black and white, and maybe some colored pictures of different episodes. They are made of paper sort of like card stock. I have a pretty large collection of I Love Lucy memorabilia, and there are some things that I just need to get rid of so I've thought about putting out all of the items in something and making a beautiful gift basket. I have no idea what kind of crafts that I could do with those pictures to include into my gift basket. Any suggestions?, you can e-mail me at quad.mom.2005@Hotmail.com
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Use solid color, heavy-duty gift boxes (the kind you don't normally wrap) or plain clip boards (our Dollar Tree stores have them). Cut out the pictures and use Modge Podge to affix them onto the items. It makes them feel smooth and look seamless. This could also be done with clear glass plates--you place the pictures on the bottom and use Modge Podge to attach them. They won't be water proof, but cute for displaying. Also, at most craft stores you can buy a clock kit. You could Modge Podge the pictures onto the plaques or backing, and make an awesome, one-of-a-kind clock. A little more pricey, but could be really cute. Hope this helps!
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Use solid color, heavy-duty gift boxes (the kind you don't normally wrap) or plain clip boards (our Dollar Tree stores have them). Cut out the pictures and use Modge Podge to affix them onto the items. It makes them feel smooth and look seamless. This could also be done with clear glass plates--you place the pictures on the bottom and use Modge Podge to attach them. They won't be water proof, but cute for displaying. Also, at most craft stores you can buy a clock kit. You could Modge Podge the pictures onto the plaques or backing, and make an awesome, one-of-a-kind clock. A little more pricey, but could be really cute. Hope this helps!
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I'm thinking of a gift for my sister? help? Proactiv?
She is 22 and she's my sister in law. I was thinking of making her a cute little mothers day basket with different girly products. My main reason to make this is because she's a great mother and I want to help her with her acne...Would it be rude to put a Proactiv kit in with the basket. http://www.proactiv.com/
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I think maybe if you made a cute basket with Proactiv, some makeup, hair stuff, and other cute girly things it would kind of cover up the fact that you think that she has bad acne - just try to cover what you think up a little - mix it in with other little things that you know she would love and you'll be fine :)
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I think maybe if you made a cute basket with Proactiv, some makeup, hair stuff, and other cute girly things it would kind of cover up the fact that you think that she has bad acne - just try to cover what you think up a little - mix it in with other little things that you know she would love and you'll be fine :)
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I have a close friend of 18 plus years. She's been?
having problems in her marriage. Her birthday came around, and my husband and I wanted her to feel special, so we had a nice little gift basket complete with candy and nice gift delivered to her place of work. When she called me later to acknowledge the gift, she bragged about how she told all her co-workers that it was from her husband. This really hurt my feelings. Telling her co-workers that is one thing, but why did she feel the need to tell me she did it? It totally made me feel like she was embarrassed to receive a gift from us, her friends. Am I wrong to feel hurt?
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She probably considers you a good enough friend to be able to tell the truth too.... and She was probably really excited that everyone in the gossip pool called work though her hubby was a thoughtful man...it's hard enough feeling liek the one you love the most(and devoted your life to in matrimony)doesnt love you..BUT it's even worse when everyone at work makes remarks behind your back....I dont think she did it to hurt you..
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She probably considers you a good enough friend to be able to tell the truth too.... and She was probably really excited that everyone in the gossip pool called work though her hubby was a thoughtful man...it's hard enough feeling liek the one you love the most(and devoted your life to in matrimony)doesnt love you..BUT it's even worse when everyone at work makes remarks behind your back....I dont think she did it to hurt you..
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