Girls Only Trip (old thread, link to new thread in first post)

[tinkermell]

Now times that by four! LOL I guess expecting a teen to keep his room clean is asking a lot.







Wait, your supposed to clean windows and ceiling fans??

All that stuff you make sounds so yummy. Can I just come over and mooch off of you?



Oh yum! The only hashbrown casserole I've ever had was from Cracker Barrel. I love that stuff.

Try making your own. Soooooooooo easy!!

 

[tinkermell]

I hope your day got better. At the very least that you're feeling better.



Saw on your other post that you had a nice time with you daughter. I'm looking forward to when I can take them out for mother/daughter days. I've tried in the past but right now they're a little too young.



Oh well, can't believe the weekend is over already. I need it to start over... I haven't decorated my house for Christmas at all. The kids and I made a gingerbread train today but we still need to put the tree up and decorate the house. I'm just don't have the 'spirit' yet..... What's wrong with me??? This is my time of year.

steph

Aww! Are you feeling OK? Is everything OK with your breasts?

(I hope that was OK to ask that?)

OK seems to be my favorite word here. Sorry.

 

[21yankees]

Aww! Are you feeling OK? Is everything OK with your breasts?

(I hope that was OK to ask that?)

OK seems to be my favorite word here. Sorry.

Absolutely okay to ask. I shared with you all because I know I can talk to you all. My breasts are doing well No cancer and no lumps since the one was removed. I am very adament about checking them over because of the lump that I did find.

I'm feeling okay just feels like the holidays are being rushed this year.

Hope you all have a nice evening.

steph

 

[tinkermell]

I'm on a roll. Next up:

Soft Ginger Cookies

2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp, baking soda
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened (No substitutions please.)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tbsp. sugar

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and gradually add the sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. (If you have a Kitchen Aid Mixer just do it all in there.)

Shape into 1 - 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll each one in the 2 Tbsp. of sugar, and place on an ungreased baking sheet. About 2 1/2 inches apart. (They spread.)

Bake in a 350* oven for about 10 minutes, or until light brown and still puffed. They will get some cracks in them. Don't over cook. Let stand for 2 minutes and then transfer them to a wire cooling rack or counter top with wax paper on top. Makes about 24 - ? cookies, depending on the size you choose.

This year I'm going to try something I found in magazine for ginger cookies. A lemon glaze. Here goes.

Lemon Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. lemon juice

Combine and drizzle over cooled cookies.

 

[wendylady36]

Ooooh, I love red vines!

I will have TONS on me in March, you're more then welcome to have some!

What absolute cuties in your signature!

Absolutely not!!!

I will offer you some good red wine though!!!

That's acceptable! Except, I might not get any cleaning done.

Now times that by four! LOL I guess expecting a teen to keep his room clean is asking a lot.

Ewww, no thanks! I remember what my room was like as a teen. I needed to push all my stuff to the sides to make a path from the door to my bed! Now I am a absolute neat freak!!!!!

 

[tinkermell]

Must have scared eveyone away with my recipes.

They really are good guys!!

 

[tinkermell]

I will have TONS on me in March, you're more then welcome to have some!

What absolute cuties in your signature!



That's acceptable! Except, I might not get any cleaning done.



Ewww, no thanks! I remember what my room was like as a teen. I needed to push all my stuff to the sides to make a path from the door to my bed! Now I am a absolute neat freak!!!!!

That is my Kaitlyn at the moment. It is horrible!!!

 

[mommaU4]

Saw on your other post that you had a nice time with you daughter. I'm looking forward to when I can take them out for mother/daughter days. I've tried in the past but right now they're a little too young.

steph

We did have a nice time and it's so fun to have one on one time like that. In fact, I just finished painting her nails. Of course, it was a dark purple/black-ish color, but hey, that's ok.
They grow up so fast though, so you really have to cherish each age while you can.

I hope you get your Christmas "spirit" soon. What are your plans for the holiday? Taking any trips anywhere?

Here is my recipe for Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes.

Thanks Melody!! I'm going to make that one for sure!!

Absolutely okay to ask. I shared with you all because I know I can talk to you all. My breasts are doing well

I'm glad to hear the girls are A-OK!

Ewww, no thanks! I remember what my room was like as a teen. I needed to push all my stuff to the sides to make a path from the door to my bed! Now I am a absolute neat freak!!!!!

Well, he's not that bad. But I think I expect too much. I nag them if they don't make their bed every day. (yes, I'm one of those annoying moms.... )

 

[mommaU4]

Must have scared eveyone away with my recipes.

They really are good guys!!

Not at all. I was just playing manicurist to my daughter. LOL And doing a lousy job. Oh well, cheaper then taking her to a pro.

 

[stacielee]

Thanks Melody!! I'm going to make that one for sure!!

Me too! I have a recipe very similar to that one but it calls for chopped onions which my kids complain about so maybe using the onion salt will be better. My aunt used to make them and I could have eaten the whole pan!!

I'm glad to hear the girls are A-OK!

That's great news, Steph. I have to "watch" mine too because I'm cyst-y and dense, but other than that, no problems.

Well, he's not that bad. But I think I expect too much. I nag them if they don't make their bed every day. (yes, I'm one of those annoying moms.... )

And I'm sure they tell you the same thing mine say, "Why, we're just going to mess it up again when we go to sleep!"

 

[wendylady36]

That is my Kaitlyn at the moment. It is horrible!!!

Well, he's not that bad. But I think I expect too much. I nag them if they don't make their bed every day. (yes, I'm one of those annoying moms.... )

You two should have seen my closet when I was in elementary school! There was as least three feet of junk piled up!!! One time I got in huge trouble and my punishment was to clean my closet. Believe me, ever since then the floor of my closet has been visible!

 

[mommaU4]

And I'm sure they tell you the same thing mine say, "Why, we're just going to mess it up again when we go to sleep!"

Uh huh. And why hang up that jacket when they are just going to wear it again. Why put away their shoes when they are just going to wear them again. And on and on.
But I still make them do it. I'm sure they complain about their mean mom to all their friends because apparently their moms don't make them do anything.

You two should have seen my closet when I was in elementary school! There was as least three feet of junk piled up!!! One time I got in huge trouble and my punishment was to clean my closet. Believe me, ever since then the floor of my closet has been visible!

OK, you are making me feel better about my kids rooms. If they have a few things out of place I tell them it's a mess.

 

[wendylady36]

OK, you are making me feel better about my kids rooms. If they have a few things out of place I tell them it's a mess.

I should find a picture of my room from back then and post it. Once you see it, you'll be hugging your kids and thanking them for keeping their rooms decent!!!

 

[mommaU4]

I should find a picture of my room from back then and post it. Once you see it, you'll be hugging your kids and thanking them for keeping their rooms decent!!!

Probably!!




Hey Melody, congrats on 5,000 posts! I see you just reached it a few posts ago!

 

[tinkermell]

Probably!!




Hey Melody, congrats on 5,000 posts! I see you just reached it a few posts ago!

HUH??? Why thankyou!

Ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

 

[tinkermell]

Absolutely okay to ask. I shared with you all because I know I can talk to you all. My breasts are doing well No cancer and no lumps since the one was removed. I am very adament about checking them over because of the lump that I did find.

I'm feeling okay just feels like the holidays are being rushed this year.

Hope you all have a nice evening.

steph

I'm glad to hear all is well still. I just had my yearly mammo done on Friday. Then I get the other part examined next week.

(Good thing men don't come around on this thread.)

 

[tinkermell]

Well I'm gettin kicked off the computer from DD. She needs it for school.

Gee wiz!!

 

[mommaU4]

HUH??? Why thankyou!

Ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

No problem. Keep it up and soon you'll catch me!


Well, I'm off to chill with some mindless tv.

Oh, and if any of you Twilight fans know where to find a junior size Twilight tee, I'm thinking of getting one for Noelle. So far I've only found them at Hot Topic and they aren't cheap. Maybe I'll just get her a poster. LOL

Night!

 

[cheshiregirl]

Wow, sounds like you got a lot done this weekend! Good for you!

Do you have a recipe for those things, the strata and hashbrown casserole?Those sound good.
And I think bring at Minnie and Friends sounds good! No cooking and no clean up. Can't get a better present then that!

The recipe that Melody posted is exactly the one that I was thinking of. My brothers and I didn't like onions either as kids so my mom also used onion salt instead. Now, though I am all about the chopped onions in it.

There are a million different recipes for strata so feel free to experiment. My family loves ham and cheddar cheese, but we sometimes do gruyere and aspargus, or monterey jack, peppers and sausage. However the basics are as follows:

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 10 minutes
Ingredients:
10 bread slices, cubed
2 cups grated cheese (cheddar or gruyere are best)
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
8 eggs
3 cups milk

Optional:
1 pound of Sausage, ham, or bacon
Vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers & aspargus

Preparation:
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Grease 13x9" glass baking dish. Layer bread, cheese and other fillings in dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and beat well to mix. Pour over layers in baking dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake casserole for 60 to 70 minutes until puffed and light golden brown. Serves 8-10

 

[jordansmomma]

No problem. Keep it up and soon you'll catch me!


Well, I'm off to chill with some mindless tv.

Oh, and if any of you Twilight fans know where to find a junior size Twilight tee, I'm thinking of getting one for Noelle. So far I've only found them at Hot Topic and they aren't cheap. Maybe I'll just get her a poster. LOL

Night!

We got our shirts from Cafepress.com or zazzle.com
I bought mine from Cafe press, there are tons of shirts!!