Christmas Fast Approaches!

How does Christmas sneak up on me every year! Still so many fun things to get to! Jackson has been coloring ornaments for present toppers- my helper! But I was hoping to get his lil mitts into some salt dough too. Not to mention cooking, baking, and wrapping! This Saturday is my last show- 9-2 at the Frear Building in Troy (attahced to the Uncle Sam Atrium). And with Victoria (Kurtz Baby #2) coming in February I'm not sure when my next show will be. What last minute preperations are you making??

Brrrr

The nip is back in the air! Time to crochet and make hot cocoa! 

Here is a pic of a not so enthused little man all bundled up! 

What's your favorite way to spend a cold day? 

Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

2 cans of drained black beans

1/2 jar salsa (I used Newman's Own Mild)

Olive oil- 2 tbs

Onion chopped

Can of stock

Frozen chopped okra ( optional)

Put olive oil in pan with onion sauté .

Put in 1 can of beans- mash the mix

Mix in other ingredients 

Simmer for 15 to 20 mins. 

I served with grilled cheese! Yummy fall dinner :)

October is Here!

October is here!!! Every October my friend at Pugnacious Vegetarian does the October Project- a different photo every day of the month. It's an amazing time capsule of a fun time of the year. If you are looking for some Halloween inspiration or maybe just some inspiration in general- I highly recommend it! http://thepugnaciousvegetarian.com/

Donughts on a Grill

My little family went camping for Labor Day and I made some yummy donughts on the grill! 

What you need:

Can of buttermilk biscuits

Cinnamon and Sugar

Vegetable Oil

Grill

Pan

Tongs 

Get about a 1/2 inch of oil to a bubble over the grill. 

Place a biscuit in the pot with the center cut out ( a water bottle works great for making the hole). 

Flip with tongs. 

When both sides are golden brown remove.

 Sprinkle hot donught or shake in a bag with cinnamon and sugar. 

Devour! 

Snack Attack

Easy and yummy - 2 things I love! 

Microwave popcorn 

Top with smoked paprika and garlic powder

Slice cheddar cheese

Snack Away! 

What do you like on your popcorn? 

Easy DIY Oatmeal Bath

Who knew making homemade oatmeal bath is this simple?!
Using rolled oats (old fashion) & working in small batches, grind. I used the milling blade on my baby food processor. Oatmeal bath for less than pennies! I make a big batch for my son's baths and store in an airtight container. Works great for eczema, diaper rashes and itchy skin.