Wonky Foam Cup Vases

Glazed Bacon Rollups

Glazed Bacon Rollups

Ingredients:

No-Stick Cooking Spray

1/4 cup  Grape Jelly

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

12 slices precooked bacon

1 can original breadsticks

2 tbsp sliced green onion tops 

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°. Lightly spray 12 muffin cups and top of pan with no-stick cooking spray.

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, stir jelly, brown sugar and mustard until well blended. Microwave on High 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Microwave 15 seconds longer or until syrupy. Pour into shallow microwavable dish. Unroll dough; carefully separate into breadsticks. Press breadsticks to length of bacon slices. For each rollup, dip 1 bacon slice in syrup mixture, turning to coat both sides; shake off excess. Place on breadstick. Starting at one short end, roll up; place in muffin cup, flat side up. Repeat with remaining breadsticks and bacon slices. If syrup mixture thickens, microwave on High 10 seconds; stir. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until rollups are puffed and light golden brown. Invert muffin pan onto heatproof platter, allowing syrup to drip down sides of rollups. Sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve warm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Corinthians 4:6

There are times when it seems that the light of God’s face is dimmed because of our difficulty, sorrow, or loss. Yet, even in these dark shadows, we can see evidence of His presence with us.

If we walk in filtered light today, may we discover anew that God’s light—Jesus—is always shining in our hearts.

It is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts. 

2 Corinthians 4:6

Green Spider

Cheeseburger Pot Pie

Dosage Tip

Rice Krispy Hay Bales

Potted Candle Planters

Add little flickers of interesting light to the dark corners of your porch. 

Potted Candle Planters

Materials:

Potting soil

Terra cotta pots

Pea gravel

Plants

Candles

Glass hurricane cover

Instructions:

Fill bottom of pot with about 1-2 inches of soil and drop a smaller pot inside (about 1-2-inches smaller in diameter). Make sure you've added enough soil to the larger pot to make the rims even with each other.

Fill center pot with pea gravel and surround it with soil.

Place plants in the outer ring of soil.

Place candle in gravel and cover with a glass hurricane.

When the evening is over – just bring in the candle and the hurricane. This planter will drain water easily and will always be ready to hold a candle.

Avocado Hummus

1 Corinthians 9:24

 Everyone has set a personal goal for themselves at one time or another.

Having goals in life can give us the purpose and drive to accomplish something truly valuable. This principle is especially helpful in our lives as believers in Christ. As we run the Christian race, our goal is to win an imperishable crown, an eternal reward from our Savior. This requires personal discipline, hard work, and continual improvement. But running that way is worth it, for the prize will last forever.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 1 Corinthians 9:24

Ghostini

Southwest Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

The classic party appetizer with a Southwest twist. 

Southwest Chicken 

Tortilla Pinwheels

Ingredients:

1 pkg cream cheese, softened

3 tbsp sour cream

1 can RoTel Tomatoes, drained 

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp seasoning salt 

1/2 tsp pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar 

5 green onions, thinly sliced

1 can chopped olives

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 

2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

5 large flour tortillas 

Directions:

Use a mixer to combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings. Use a spoon to stir in cheese, green onion, olives, jalapeno, and shredded chicken.

Divide mixture between the tortillas, spreading out evenly leaving about a 1/2" border at the edge. Roll up tightly. Wrap rollups tightly in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or until ready to serve.

Remove from refrigerator and use a sharp knife to slice into 2" pieces.

Cupcake Holders

Pineapple Rhubarb Pie

Definitely a keeper. The pineapple gives a whole new flavor to rhubarb.

Pineapple Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients
3 cups chopped rhubarb
2 cans crushed pineapple, drained
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 package refrigerated pie pastry

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, pineapple, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice and lemon peel. Let stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add the filling.
Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling; trim, seal and flute edges. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Cumcuber Green Tea Sugar Scrub

Maple Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower

If you’re looking for a delicious new way to consume more veggies, this is exactly what you need. The sweet and spicy crunchiness will satisfy your tastebuds in ways you never knew existed.

Maple Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredient:

1 head of Cauliflower 

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha

2 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°

Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces; transfer to a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl combine olive oil, sriracha, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour the sriracha mixture over the cauliflower and mix well, making sure the cauliflower is well coated in the sauce. Spread the cauliflower onto a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, stirring once at the half way point. Increase the oven temperature to 475° and bake for another 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve at once.

Psalm 141:8

Have you ever tried to look at something through a cracked piece of glass? Everything appears skewed and distorted.

In life, pain often functions like cracked glass. It creates within us a conflict between what we experience and what we believe. Pain can give us a badly distorted perspective on life and on God. In those times, we need our God to provide us with a new pane of glass to help us see clearly again. That clarity of sight usually begins when we turn our eyes upon the Lord. He will help us to see everything clearly again.

My eyes are upon You, O God the Lord; in You I take refuge; do not leave my soul destitute. 

Psalm 141:8

Ghostbuster

Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Report Card Reward Jug

Marshmallow Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

Potato Print Owl Craft

These are so cute and the kids can make any background they want for the little birds.

Potato Print Owl Craft 

Materials:

Paint

Potatoes

Knife

Paint brush

White paper

Black sharpie

Instructions:

Start by cutting a potato in half then cut two pointy parts at the top. Stick the knife in-between them sideways and pop the piece out. Have the kids dip the potatoes in different colored paints and stamp it on a piece of paper.

Once all the owls are stamped, take a paintbrush and make a branch with leaves on it. Cut out small circles with the white paper and stick them on the owls body. Once the paint is dry, add some pupils, a beak, and some feet. You can also add some ruffles under the beak.

Monkey Butter

Psalm 73:25

When children fall down and bump there head they usually run straight to Mom. As adults as we are surrounded by the confusing and troubling circumstances of life, who do we run to? It seems useless to look elsewhere for something that God alone can give. By faith, throw your arms around Him. Where else would you go?

Whom have I in heaven but You? Psalm 73:25

The Boozy Maple Orchard

Microwave Mug Pizza

Microwave Mug Pizza

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp all purpose flour

⅛ Tsp baking powder

1/16 Tsp baking soda

⅛ Tsp salt

3 Tbsp milk

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp marinara sauce

1 Tbsp shredded mozzarella 

Mini pepperonis

½ Tsp dried Italian herbs

Directions:

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a microwaveable mug. Add in the milk and oil and whisk together. There may be some lumps. Spoon on the marinara sauce and spread it around the surface of the batter.

Sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni and dried herbs.

Microwave for 1 minute 10-20 seconds, or until it rises up and the topping are bubbling.

Nail Polish Tip

Cookie Monster Bark

A super fun treat for all ages! Cookie Monster Bark! 

This easy to make bark is loaded with chunks of cookies and fun little candy eyes.

Cookie Monster Bark

Ingredients:
8 ounces semi sweet chocolate
8 ounces royal blue candy melts
1/4 cup broken chocolate chip cookies
1/4 cup broken chocolate sandwich cookies
candy eyes

Directions:
Prepare a cookie sheet by covering it with foil or a silicon baking sheet, set aside.

Chop the chocolate, melt in microwave by putting in for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted. Pour over the prepared cookie sheet. Spread out into a thin even layer. Place sheet in fridge to allow the chocolate to chill for about 15 minutes.

In the meantime prepare the cookies and candy eyes. Break up the cookies and have the eyes nearby to work quickly before the next layer cools.
Once the chocolate is set remove from the fridge, allow to come to room temperature about five minutes.
Melt the blue candy melts by heating in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.
Pour over the chocolate and spread into an even layer. Press the pieces of cookie and the candy eyes into the blue chocolate before it sets.
Place the sheet back into the fridge to set for another 10 minutes. Once set remove and allow to warm to room temperature for about 5 minutes. Peel from cookie sheet and break into pieces.

Burlap Cross Wall Art

Ramen Pizza Crust

Crazy new way to combine two college classics.

Ramen Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

2 pkg ramen noodles

3 tbsp oil

12 oz grated cheese

3/4 cup pizza sauce

2 oz parmesan, divided

Toppings, as desired

Directions:

Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 450°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook, breaking them apart with tongs, until flexible but not completely softened, about 2 minutes. Drain carefully.

Heat oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add noodles and press with the bottom of a spatula into an even later that completely covers the bottom of the skillet. Reduce heat to low.

Spread half of the cheese evenly over noodles, then spread sauce, going all the way to the edge of the pan. Spread remaining cheese on top along with half of parmesan. Top pizza as desired, then place in oven. Bake until top is browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Allow to cool slightly, then use a thin metal spatula to loosen edges from skillet.

2 Peter 3:14

During these days of horrific world events, we should be appalled but not taken by surprise. Jesus forewarned us of terrible times to come. Many wonder why Christ doesn’t come back and change things now. Instead He delays His return to give people everywhere more time to repent. Eventually the day of the Lord will come but until then
we must live consistent, holy lives, resist evil influences , and grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Then, instead of despairing over evil, we will be able to share the good news of Jesus with the world.

 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
2 Peter 3:14