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September 28, 2019
Fun Books for Fall
Check out these fun books for fall that kids will love! Reading is so good for kids and I try to encourage it every chance I get! My book collection is all about holidays and seasons and my grandkids love to read them when they come to Gramma’s house and my fourth grade students love them too. They like to learn about all the fun activities and events associated with the different holidays and the changing seasons. The most…
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
November 21, 2016
Jo’s Caramel Corn
This is one of my extended family’s all time favorite treats. It’s called “Jo’s Caramen Corn” because my sister Jo makes it every year for our 4th of July get together. It’s also a good treat in the Fall, at Christmas time, and well…at any time! These popcorn balls are soft, sweet and delicious! You definately want to try them!! Here’s What You’ll Need: 1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 lb of Brown Sugar 1 Stick of Butter 1…
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September 29, 2016
Cute Scarecrow Craft
Scarecrow What’s more fun than a Scarecrow in Autumn? These friendly, cheerful fellows are a fun symbol of my absolute favorite season – Autum, with it’s crisp cool air and beautiful fall colors; I love it and I love scareacrows! I have several to decorate my home. I get them out in September and keep them up all the way until Thanksgiving. In October I add some Halloween decorations, then in November I put those away and Thanksgiving…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Hearth and Home, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 22, 2016
Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
These delicious fall leafsugar cookies are easy to decorate for any holiday or season! Here’s What You’ll Need – Cookies 3 Cups of Flour 1 Cup of Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 Cup of Butter (I use salted) 1 Large Egg tsp Vanilla Extract Here’s What You’ll Need to Do: Mix together flour and baking powder. Using your mixer combine the sugar, butter (softened), egg and vanilla extract. Mix well. Gradually add flour and baking soda mixture and…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons, Let's Eat! | By LoriGraceH
November 5, 2015
Roasting Sunflower Seeds
This year G2 and I grew a giant sunflower. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had to convince him that it was okay for boys to grow flowers; the giant part helped! I also told him that his great grandpa was a gardener and grew all kinds of flowers! So grow one we did and it was a success. We only grew one and we started it in a little pot in the house in the early Spring. It got…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons, Let's Eat!, Welcome to My Garden! | By LoriGraceH
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Happy Autumn Scarecrow Coloring Page
Hello Friends! Here is a free downloadable coloring page just because I love you!! You don’t even have to sign up for my monthly newsletter to get it. Although I would LOVE IT if you did!! Please, sign up for my newsletter in the sidebar to the right! -> Happy Autumn Scarecrow Coloring Page Please like & share:
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 17, 2015
Cupcake in a Jar
These Cupcakes in a Jar make a perfect gift or a delicious Autumn treat! Here’s What You Need: Cupcakes Buttercream Frosting Small Mason Jars Colorful Spoons Pretty Ribbon Directions: Bake your cupcakes. Whip up a batch of buttercream frosting. Slice the cupcakes in two horizontally. Place half of the cupcake into the bottom of the jar and top it with approximately two tablespoons of buttercream frosting. Continue to layer the jar with cupcake halves and frosting until it is almost…
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September 10, 2015
Autumn Scented Soaps!
These beautiful luxury soaps look and smell great and are special Autumn scents! I love making them and choosing the scents and colors. I like to add herbs and spices for a special touch. What You’ll Need: Brick of Soap from the craft Store. Eventually I’d like to make my own soap from scratch but since I’m just starting out I’ve been using the premade bricks of soap. Soap molds. Rubber “stamps” to make pretty impressions and designs in the…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
September 8, 2015
Caramel Apple Dip – A Charming Gift!
This Caramel Apple Dip makes a charming fall gift for any occasion. Give it as a thank you gift for someone who’s done something nice for you, as a birthday treat for the next birthday girl or birthday boy who comes along, or to your favorite teacher or public servant to show your appreciation for all they do! Here’s What You’ll Need: 6 Granny Smith Apples 6 Red Delicious Apples 1 Bag of Individually Wrapped Caramels 1 Can of Sweetened…
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