Sock Snowmen

Winter Snowmen in all their cheer!

To make these cute little guys all you need is a few items!

Use either a tube sock or a crew sock (White)

Turn the sock inside out.

Wrap a rubber band around it to hold it tight,

Now turn it back right side.

Now, you must fill it with any cheap white rice.
I use about 2 cups of rice per snowman.

After filling the sock with the whole 2 cups tie it off with
Another rubber band.
Like this!

Now find the area to use the right proportion for his head.
Just wrap the rubber band only twice around for his head.
Like this!

Now you want to make his little hat;
This is where all those little single socks come in handy :)
Turn it inside out and once again loosely tie a rubber band
Around it, and turn it back to right side out.

You can make any little sock a hat,
You can tie it with ribbon or twine.

You are going to use snaps for the eyes, or 
very wee little buttons.
You need to have whole cloves for his nose!

He will also need a scarf!
To cut a thin strip about 1 inch wide,
But it must be at least 13 inches long to wrap nicely
Around his neck.
I also like to fringe the ends of the material I use.
You can buy and sweet little color fabrics that look
Classic Christmas or Rustic style!

Know tie the scarf around his neck
Hot glue the snaps for his eyes or buttons in place.
And also hot glue on his nose. 

Have fun decorating these little guys!

I have made these with little children,
And I have made these with a ladies group at Church.
Everyone just loves them!
I hope you will try this craft idea and if you don't find the time
This year save it in your craft file ideas for next year.

Items you will need:
White tube socks (cut in half)
Each tube sock makes two snowmen!
A bag of rubber bands
Cheap White Rice
(Each snowman takes about 2 cups)
A few socks for the hats.
You cut off only about 3 inches for each hat.
( A knee sock would make quite a few Hats)
(You can find some of these from your Goodwill store)
Scraps of material that match the hats!
Whole cloves
Snaps
Wee Little buttons
Hot Glue gun!
You are going to love this craft!

I have some snowman I made many years ago.
Just remember to store them in a tub
Where the little critters might not get to them.

Have fun and enjoy the creativity God has given you!
Blessings,
Roxy

How To Make The Best Peanut Brittle Ever...

Peanut Brittle

This is one very special  treat!

that has  many sweet memory's

attached to it.

 Especially, if you are a wee bit older!

Peanut Brittle is a unique combination,

It is salty and crunchy and sweet!

 And you can never just eat one piece!

I have made many versions of this persnickety Christmas treat...

My first attempt of making Peanut Brittle, we almost had to

 Throw away a cookie sheet, and a bowl that had

 Peanut Brittle stuck to it for life..

But a few years ago I found a recipe from this couple,

that made it in the microwave!!

Now, this couple was versed in Peanut Brittle making!

So, I thought my Hubby and I can do this...

Well...

Our first attempt was hard as a rock,

 as we did not read the recipe all

the way through first !!

May I suggest you read it all the way through and underline

All the times of cooking and any details that stand out.

Remember this is a science.

Peanut Brittle is not for the Wimpy bakers!

It takes wit and fortitude!!

Here is my batch spread out on a greased cookie sheet.

Here is their wonderful recipe below "Enjoy"

The Garriguses, who are both 83, have been married 63 years. They've lived in several states over the years. Two of their children, Debbie and Danny, and their grandchildren and great- grandchildren live out of state. Son Ron lives in Lexington.

Rozelle begins making peanut brittle by spreading butter over a ceramic cutting board.

"Use your fingers. God made fingers to work," she said.

Never spread the candy on an ungreased surface; it will stick.

Leo Garrigus uses a spatula to lift and move the candy as it hardens. He learned this after he had to chisel it off a cutting board one time, he said.

Here's how the Garriguses make peanut brittle.

In a 2-quart Pyrex bowl, stir together 1 cup sugar and ½ cup white syrup (measure accurately.) Microwave on high for 3 minutes, 40 seconds.

Remove from microwave and add 2 scant cups (cups not quite full) dry roasted salted peanuts. Punch them down into the mixture. Do not stir.

Return to microwave and cook for 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and add — but don't stir —1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon butter. Microwave for 1 minute, 30 seconds.

Remove from microwave and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir the mixture. It will foam. Immediately pour mixture onto the buttered surface. Drag the bowl along to make sure the mixture is flat. Using a spatula, lift the candy and scoot it around, so it doesn't stick to the surface. Let the mixture cool until completely hardened, about 45 minutes. Break into pieces.

It's best to store peanut brittle in a tin, but Rozelle Garrigus said, "the fellas eat it up so fast, I've never been able to store it."

I hope you will attempt this wonderful Peanut Brittle!!

One thing I do like about Peanut Brittle as it stays fresh for a long time, you can even freeze it!
If you give this as a gift I promise they will tell you it was wonderful tasting.

Blessings, Roxy

Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/12/09/1557538/peanut-brittle-is-a-snap-with.html#storylink=cp

How To Be Contenious

I'm right you are wrong!

It really is pretty simple to be a contentious woman!

Every chance you get;

Correct someone!

Especially your husband!!

Everytime he is telling a story, or explaining something,

Listen very carefully!!

So, you can correct every small detail of (HIS STORY)

Okay, you get the idea!

I was sitting down with my Hubby last night and we

We're going to pray together, and it hit me...

I have heard myself and other woman a lot lately correcting

Their Husband's, Now I know that I know everything!!...

It is just getting a bit annoying to even myself on

How often I must correct every wrong detail of (HIS STORY)

No wonder our Husbands do not want to be involved with 

some of our conversations!

Really:

Would it really hurt me or the universe to just let him

Tell his version???

Wait a minute...

Maybe I am wrong and He is right??

(Have you seen my glasses?)

Hmmmm----

I now have remembered why we are told to respect, and honor

 Our husbands and to show him reverence.

Because, we are always opening our mouths and spiritually

Sticking our our tongues.

I told my husband about this and I told him I was sorry.

He told me it is very frustrating for a Man to be corrected,

All the time, and especially in front of other people.

So Miss bossy pants, stop correcting YOUR Husband!

You are not his MOMMY!

OKAY!!

This could be the best NEW YEAR gift for

Your Marriage yet!

Just for Your Information;

You will have to be reminded about this everytime,

You are in a conversation with him alone. And

 Especially when you with others during Church,

Or when fellowshipping with others.

I remember something about a woman with a gentle

And Quiet spirit.

OH OH;

And something about being in an attic eating crust is better,

Then being in a house with a contentious woman.

Contenious=

Strife, dispute ect.

A point argued for ( I'M RIGHT)

Critical spirit in my speech. Is your tongue always correcting

Your headship?

Do all things without grumbling and faultfinding,

complaining and questioning.

Philippians 2:14 

Blessings,

Roxy

  

Christmas Romance

There is just something so precious and romantic

About the Christmas season!

 

God designed us with the need for love!

It is His idea for Marriage

Of love and commitment.

To hold and adore the one whom you made a covenant with!

 

God, has given us the  most romantic time of the year.

To enjoy a cozy and comfy evening.

Take advantage of the sweet glow of Christmas lights.

Sitting all warm and cozy inside together.

Playing Christmas music.

 

Make time together to do a few of these things like;

Watching a few sweet Christmas classic together.

Taking a walk together in the new fresh fallen snow!

Holding hands while out doing some shopping!

 

Bake your Hubbies favorite Christmas cookies!

 

Take a walk down memory lane of some

Of  your first Christmas's together!

 

Start a new tradition!

 Get a new Christmas ornament that celebrates,

How many years you have been married.

 

It is important to spice things up,

And keep the home fires burning.

Smile for him!

Rub his back!

Kiss the top of his head!

Tell him, he is the best Christmas gift that

God ever gave you!

 

Pray together and ask God's direction for this

New year coming up!

 

Blessings,

Roxy

 



Cast Iron Cooking Makes A Very Tender Roast...

Cooking in cast iron is a very easy way to have

A moist and tender roast!

It heats up so evenly!

You can use this on top of the stove or,

Pop it in the oven!

You can even use it on top of your wood stove!

And I have done this when we have had power outages!

I have cooked many Beef roasts in this 

Cast Iron Dutch Oven!

Deer Meat and Elk also come out very tender!

  

 Cooking roasted Potato's or carrots will

Make them scrumptious.

Also, using cast iron is a better and safer cooking material!

Do not use the old aluminum ones.

 It leaches the aluminum from the pan into your food.

They say the iron that comes from the Cast iron

Will help with your iron that is needed in your body!

I am not sure how true all this is but that's what

Google is for, right?

I think every woman would enjoy having a

Cast Iron Dutch Oven!

Tell me if you ever use Cast Iron cookware?

Blessings,

Roxy



How Not To Become Dehydrated In The Winter Time...

Healing and Refreshing!

This time of year when it is -3 degrees (THE HIGH)

We can become dehydrated!

We may not be drinking enough water to keep

Ourselves healthy!

Water alone cleanses our system and lubricates

Our organs and joints.

It can even help clear your thinking!

When we are cold and it is freezing out, we tend to drink

Less water, and lean to the teas and coffees and don't

Forget the hot chocolate :)

Also, when the furnace runs all the time,

Or your wood stove burns 24/7

You are being dried out kinda like JERKY meat!

We must make an effort to drink more water

H20 !!

Also, this is a beauty secret for your skin to appear

Fresh and moist!

Also, I just want to put a thought out to you Mommas out there,

Your little ones should only be drinking water
 As their main beverage!

Their livers and kidneys need it!

If your mouth is dry and your lips chapped,

You are already dehydrated!

Serve a glass of water with every meal,

And fill a glass of water for each family member of the

Beginning of each day!

Drink-up!

Blessings,

Roxy

Go Go Grandma

Go Grandma Go!

Okay here is the story behind this post!

A little ways back I was feeling tired and just worn out.

So, as I did some research on a few things,

I decided I might need some more Raw Foods.

I was trying to find a way to incorporate this with 

Maybe a drink option.

So these are the two products I started to use!

My oldest Grandson comes over and he is watching me

run around the house getting my morning housework

done, and getting things in order.

And he says to me

Grandma, 

Where did you get all that energy?

I told Clayton what I was doing to give me energy.

And he suggested that we do a post on this Grandma!

As he thought it would be funny:)

So Clayton took the camera and started clicking the camera!

Taking pictures of me doing all my chores, 

with my super duper

Energy drink in my hand!

 Making our bed!

Cleaning up the kitchen!

Dusting the living-room!

Ironing my skirts!

I think maybe I might  just need to mix up a large glass 

Of my energy drink today!

Go Go Grandma!

All Photo's done by Clayton :)

Blessings,

Roxy



Real Or Fake

Here is a picture of a wonderful real living Pine Tree!

 Here is another picture of a wonderful Fake Tree!

I wanted to share a couple of thoughts

 I have been thinking about lately.

I have purposed in my heart that

This Christmas season was just going to be different!

I could feel it deep in my spirit...

Every new portion and part of the puzzle becomes,

Clearer as we grow and resolve to worship HIM !

This Christmas season I told my Hubby, I think

I would like to get a real tree this year.

He said to me okay if that's what you would like

To do, it is fine with me.

So we went back to a home where many,

 Years ago we bought a real tree.

 Our children were both very young at the time.

It was a wee bit shocking to see the gentleman

after so many years

That owned and sold real Christmas trees!

Jim's Christmas Tree's

He was very old, and he  seemed quite feeble

 and he used a cane to walk.

He was very unstable.

But his smile and kindness was just as I remembered it!

His love for what he did every Christmas was real!

He was a stable man in his purpose.

No Faking it with him;

Can others see through us?

Do we really show the love of Christ?

I must stop myself, and tell God this everyday;

Not my will, but your will be done!

I do not just want to go through the motions!

Put up the tree

(Fake or Real)

Bake Christmas Goodies, till I can't eat a bite!

Wrap gifts till my back hurts!

I want to sit at His feet!!

Lay back against Him and breath.

And feel His heartbeat!

May I  not do another thing,

Till I am quiet and full of His Love,

And may my heart sing loud and clear,

Christmas songs that lift the worlds Fake burdens,

Of what Christ really came to bring!

Blessings,

Roxy