CHRISTMAS DECORATING - SHARE YOUR DECORATIONS WITH ME

We spent most of Sunday decorating. For some reason, I just couldn't get in the holiday spirit but I knew it had to be done. Once I got started I couldn't stop. I ended up putting up 3 Christmas trees (1 large, 2 small). Below is a few of our decorations.


Family Room Tree










Dining Room Table










Wreaths on my Windows










Small Christmas Tree in My Room










Payton's Christmas Tree










Want to share your decorations? Line up below!!

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Thought of the Day

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

Winston Churchill

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TASTY TUESDAY - PECAN TOFFEE FUDGE

Ingredients:

1 tsp butter
1 package (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
3-34 cups confectioners' sugar
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 tsp almond extract
dash of salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup English toffee bits



Directions:
Line a 9" square pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar. Add the melted chocolate, extract and salt; mix well. Stir in pecans and toffee bits. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cute fudge into 1 inch squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.


Yields - 2-1/2 lbs.

You can find other great Tasty Tuesday recipes at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

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Thought of the Day

Cherish each day because you never know what tomorrow will bring.

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I'm still cooking "lightly", since my husband is still working out of town. I miss him but I don't miss having to cook every day.

Monday - Breakfast for Dinner - Eggs, Sausage, Toast

Tuesday - Spaghetti with Garlic Bread

Wednesday - Soup and Toasted Cheese

Thursday - Grilled Chicken Salad

Friday - Dinner Out

Saturday - Homemade Pizza, Salad

Sunday - Husband Usually Cooks - ??

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Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

Always be yourself. Because the people who matter, don't mind. And the ones who mind, don't matter.

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Thought of the Day

Kindness acts like a boomerang; give it, get it back.



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Thought of the Day

Sometimes a day, a hour, or just a few minutes just for yourself benefits not only you but everyone around you.

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Thought of the Day

Approach each day with patience and love.

Thought of the Day

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Thought of the Day

Thought of the Day

Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make everyday a holiday celebrate just living!

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Thought of the Day

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MENU PLANNING MONDAY - 11/23

Lots of plans for this week. Since everyone in my family is cooking for Thanksgiving, I won't have a lot to fix.





Monday - Leftover Spaghetti with a Salad

Tuesday - Soup and Toasted Cheese Sandwiches

Wednesday - Homemade Pizza

Thursday - Thanksgiving Dinner - Fixing a Corn Salad and Coconut Cake

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday - Dinner Out

Sunday - ??

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Thought of the Day

"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."

Julia Child

Thought of the Day

"A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one."

Mary Kay Ash