It's the Little Things That Sometimes Remind Us Of the Big Things and What Matters the Most..

Today I received a package in the mail from a New Blogger Friend, Tricia at Hillcrest Home Prims.

Inside the package was this handmade Tea Stained Prim Pillow and the newest Edition of Rachel Ray's Magazine.  I have to admit, I can't recall ever reading or picking up to browse through a copy of Rachel's Magazine.  With that said, I certainly have been missing out on some good recipes and good articles.  

Thank You, Tricia..!!

If you follow my blog, this past Fall I won first place in the Local Competition for a Hershey's Cake Bake.  This was my very first time entering any type of a baking competition, so you can imagine how stunned and shocked I was to learn I had won first place.  The rules and regulations are directly from Hershey Corporation, Hershey PA.  All first place winners at the local levels automatically qualify for the State Competition in Harrisburg at the State Farm Show Complex in January.  The Farm Show starts this Sunday for the public.  I must register my Chocolate Cake at the Complex by Saturday morning before 11am. with Judging promptly at 2:30pm on Saturday afternoon.  One of the Judges for the State Level is the Head Pastry Chef at Hotel Hershey....this is serious stuff!  I'm totally thrilled and honored to be apart of this contest, the experience has been fun and very rewarding.  Not to mention the awesome people I have met with common interests.  I'll be sure to take lots of pictures of all the different yummy chocolate cakes and share with you all

Have a fun weekend and stay warm....

Thanks for stopping by,

K

BRrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

Winter has most definitely made his appearance!

A few days ago my cousin asked me if I would be available this day in the morning to be with her two grandchildren from Virgina, Miss Abby and Master Austin...

My cousin's Mother-In-Law passed suddenly this past weekend, to which her services were being held this morning at her church.  The family had decided to not have the Great-Grandchildren  attend the three hour service.  Fortunately, I was available this morning to help out.  I decided to take the material along for the Sock Snowmen I recently made thinking this would be a neat craft for Abby and Austin to make and take home to Virgina...and a remembrance of their Great-Grandmother, her farm is within a stone's throw of the church on this cold and flurry day.

Austin and Abby were more than excited when I shared what I had planned.....

Austin created Snowman Mr. James along with Abby's creation of Snowlady Miss Katie.

Austin with Mr. James....Abby with Miss Katie

The total time for this craft with a 5 and 7 year old was approximately one hour.  If you would like the complete Tutorial on the Sock Snowmen, scroll down my page a bit where you will find complete instructions.

Thanks for stopping by and many Blessings..

K

Sock Snowmen and Snow-ladies....

This craft of Sock Snowmen and Snow-ladies was so easy and fun to make.  And very inexpensive, which is a win for me!  I'll link the post for complete instructions at the bottom of this post.  

Link to Sock Snowmen

So Easy...!!