Kit Kat Crescents

This is the time of year when candy is plentiful in most people's houses. Sift through your kid's Halloween treats and grab a few Kit Kat bars. You can make a VERY easy chocolate croissant with a package of refrigerated crescent rolls and the candy. Simply roll one stick piece of Kit Kat inside each crescent roll. Bake as directed on the package. I like to have some of the candy showing on the side as it begins to melt and looks so inviting.  So easy and yummy, the kids can help. I have done this project in kid's cooking classes. They love to make them and they, especially, love to eat them!! Enjoy!

Spreading Joy

Last week was our daughter and son-in-law's anniversary. I decided to drive around town and buy them gift cards. Nothing unusual about that idea...except, every one I bought was for $9 because it was their ninth anniversary!
Asking to buy a gift card gets you no notice these days, until you ask for one for $9.00. I got many reactions from people: "May I ask why it is for $9?" "That's such a cool idea!" "How clever!" "I am going to copy this idea!" "Did you see that somewhere or think of it yourself?" My intent was to bring a little joy to two people I love and to honor their anniverary. What I discovered was, in a very unlikely way, I was bringing joy to other people as well. In some small way, they were happy to be part of the idea and it made all of them smile. I left each store with a smile on my face as well. The ripple effect of two people's anniversary gift, was spreading joy around. It made me realize how often we can spread a little joy in our daily life in small ways. But then again, maybe spreading joy is never small.

Smart Abbey

I accept the fact that I am totally prejudice about my grandchildren. It is line 42 of my contract and I intend to uphold every clause of said contract! However, even putting aside my complete and total admiration and love for them, sometimes one of them will do something that is over the top and demands notice.
On Sunday, the girls and I spent quite a long period of time crafting at the dining room table. There was foam board, glue, googly eyes and stickers involved. There were no rules, except have some fun inside on a hot day. Abbey, age 4, TOTALLY on her own, with no help by me WHATSOEVER created this page. Not only is it beautiful, it is totally and completely accurate. Did I mention, she is 4?!?!?! Even down to the amazing fact that, when she coudn't find a 7 amoung the numbers and letters, she created one by using an upside letter "L".
Dear Mensa: Where do we find your application form? Do you accept four year olds?!?!?!