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5 Minute Fudge

 

I know we don’t have our Recipe Page up and running yet, but I thought this was a great time to post a holiday recipe. I KNOW some of you are already making Christmas treats. :)

 

This is a very simple fudge recipe from the kitchen of Kayla Schalkx. Yummy!

 

5 Minute Fudge

 

You will need:

 

two tbsp butter
two cup mini marshmallows
two thirds cup carnation milk
one and a half chocolate chips
one and two thirds cup sugar
one tsp vanilla
one and a half tsp salt

 

Directions:

 

Melt butter, milk, sugar and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. take off the heat. Stir in vanilla, marshmallows and chocolate chips. Stir until melted & put into an 8 into square pan.

 

Let me know if you try it.

 

Xoxoxoxo

 

Betty

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Time for Some Fun

Happy Saturday!

 

I just wanted to let you know that Ronnie and I posted a brand new Story Starter TODAY! It’s a dandy (that’s one of Ms. Grundy’s favorite phrases LOL) I think you’re gonna luv it.

 

Now hurry on over and read it!

 

Xoxoxo

 

Betty

We Picked Another Judge!

Wow, was last night’s crowd at Pop’s NOISY! I think everyone’s geared up for the holidays. Talk talk talk talk talk!!! That’s all they wanted to do! When we finally DID quiet things down, we drew straws to see which lucky Riverdale resident gets to judge Week 21’s story – Thanksgiving Fiasco.

 

The winner was MIDGE! Woo hoo! (In my opinion, she was one of our best judges.)

 

Oh, the funniest thing happened.  Pop got a letter from the residents of Riverdale Retirement Village, thanking him for organizing such a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. It was very sweet. They included some pictures.

 

It turns out though that Pop wasn’t the ONLY one to get a thank you note. Reggie got 217 of them! All from little old ladies (and a couple of women who work there) Odd. There are only 109 ladies living at that facility – which means some of them wrote him more than once! LOL

 

I thought you’d like that.

 

Back to my knitting.

 

Xoxoxoxo

 

Bets

Yarn Yarn Yarn!

 

I am making scarves, bbs. Lots and lots of them. They are really easy to make – the fun part is choosing the COLORS to use. Have you LOOKED at yarn lately? It’s awesome!

So, as I was sitting on my bed last night knitting and purling away, I wondered – do any of YOU knit? I learned from my Grandma when I was like 7. She made beautiful stuff; she even gave me my first set of knitting needles. I still use them. They don’t really ever wear out. :)

Nobody around here knitted for several years, but all of sudden it seems like EVERYONE is doing it! (It’s probably the cool yarn.)

Okay, I’ve rambled long enough. So LMK if you knit!

Xoxoxoxo

Betty

26 Days and Counting

I am in Christmas elf overdrive! I think I have all the supplies I need to make gifts for everyone on my list. I have it all figured out. If I make ONE gift every night between now and Christmas Eve, I’ll have everyone covered. It’s a big job – some of these things will take more than one night – but I know I can do it!

 

It’s too soon to start baking, so I’m doing my knitted gifts first. Is anyone else out there MAKING gifts this year, or I am the only one?

 

Gotta go. Yarn is waiting. Oh, make sure you check out our Holiday E-Greetings. And don’t forget, the Author’s Choice competition is open and waiting for YOUR story!

 

Tomorrow night we’re all meeting at Pop’s to draw straws. It’s time to pick a judge for Week 22’s Story Contest. Can’t wait! I’ll let you know what happens.

 

Until then, you know what I’ll be doing.

 

Xoxoxoxo

 

Betty

I’m Makin’ My List

 

You guys had GREAT ideas! THANK YOU, BBs!!! I’m getting started on my gift making TONIGHT.

 

First, I have to visit the hobby supply store. It shouldn’t be too busy on a Monday afternoon.

 

I wish I could tell you what I’m giving everyone this year, but then, somebody from RHS would read my blog and then it wouldn’t be a surprise AT ALL!

 

Keep those ideas coming. I still need a good one for Dilton and one for Ms. Grundy. And does anyone know where I can get a sweater pattern for a dog?

 

I feel like one of Santa’s elves!

 

Ho Ho Ho!

 

Betty

I’m Makin’ My List

 

Hey, BBs! I’m feeling MUCH better today – thanks for asking. :)

I am still staying AWAY from the mall, though. (shudder) It is DEFININITELY homemade gifts for ME this year.

 

I could use a little help. I need some suggestions. What should I make for my family and friends? Keep in mind, I have LOTS of friends and not a ton of time – a little over a month.

 

So, put your thinking caps on and give me some ideas!

Go ahead.

I’m waiting.

Any time now…  :)

 

Xoxoxoxo

 

Bets

Never Again

I am going nowhere NEAR that mall today!  I didn’t get home until 10 o’clock last night! Did I get any Christmas shopping done?

NO!!!

I spent the entire day – all 16 hours of it – trying NOT to get knocked down by stampeding shoppers AND carrying packages for Ronnie! I made 16 trips to the car!

I’ve had enough Christmas shopping, thankyouverymuch. This year, I’ll be MAKING all my gifts! Today, I’m going to nap, eat leftovers and go for a run later.

I hope YOU have a restful Saturday.

Xoxoxoxo

Betty

This Is Nuts!

 

Note from Patty: Betty phoned this post into me early this morning. :)

 

Have you seen news clips of the annual “Running of the Bulls” – I think it’s in Spain – where people run through the streets of this town trying to stay ahead of a bunch of bulls that are running behind them? Yeah well, that’s how I feel this morning.

 

I’m at Riverdale Mall with Ronnie. Shopping. She talked me into going with her – at 5 O’CLOCK THIS MORNING!!! What was I thinking!?! When Ronnie says “It’ll be fun,” I should KNOW it won’t be!

 

I’m wedged in a little corner of this store – right beside a sale rack of summer shorts. It’s cold here so nobody wants shorts. It’s the safest place in the mall to stand right now.

 

I’ll post more later… if and when I finally escape the mall and make my way home!

 

Xoxoxoxo

 

Bets

Thanksgiving Hugs

To All My U.S. BBs, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thursday to everyone else! :)

Xoxoxo

Betty