I am going to have Christmas Crunch cereal this morning!...lol...I purchased a box of the Christmas themed cereal yesterday and I also found some Pirouline hazelnut wafer sticks to have with cappuccino/coffee/hot chocolate...I like them...
anyways,
I enjoy watching old singing cowboy shows...I really like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.I have always watched these 2 shows with my Grandpa..He has always liked their shows and singing.They are very clean, kind, respectful shows...so watch them if you have the chance to! the older things in life are always better to watch on tv and are traditional...I have probably seen every Gene Autry and Roy Rogers tv show episode..I like them very much and they are very special to me....I wish I had all the vintage toys from these!
It's a tradition to listen to Gene Autry's Christmas songs at Christmas.They are some of my favorite renditions of these songs! It doesn't get much better than being able to listen to Gene Autry Christmas this time of year for me...
I purchased and downloaded these this morning to listen to this season.....
Every year at Christmas it is a tradition to make sugar cookies at home...It is a lot of fun for me and just another way to be creative!
Men and Women can both make sugar cookies, laugh, invite others over to prepare sugar cookies one evening and just have fun...listen to some Christmas music or watch a Christmas movie while you decorate and create your sugar cookies....I like to laugh and giggle while I create sugar cookies!
I know some people are diabetic and you can make sugar free sugar cookies...
I prepared sugar cookies last night, just me, here at home. Here is my recipe:
Sugar Cookies
1/2 c. Butter (softened) 1 c. Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. Baking Powder 2 c. Sifted Flour 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
Blend together butter and sugar. Blend in egg. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to mixture. Blend in vanilla. Roll out on a lightly floured countertop/board and use cookie cutters to cut out the cookies. Move onto a cookie sheet. Bake on a lightly buttered cookie sheet in 350 degrees oven. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
After cookies cool use these to decorate--- colorful icings/glitter icings colorful sprinkles (nonpareils) food coloring gel pens colorful sugars
sometimes I like to gift cookie making sets, like this and I will include a cute Christmas pen/pencil, erasers, Carry Along Activity Pad, Play Pack Grab and Go kits---and plastic container along with these utensils, just for added fun! maybe some Rudolph headband ears too!....haha!
Also it is tradition to make Christmas cakes this time of year with my Auntie, and I like decorating them with fondants, sprinkles, food coloring, gel pens, glitter icings..
some of my favorite cake mixes are: Duncan Heinz Pillsbury Betty Crocker
I prefer pudding in the mix cake mixes...they work better.
Everybody needs to go have fun and make sugar cookies!
I believe that everyone needs to have a pet to care for and have there with you at all times always to be your best friend! I have pets and they make me laugh and smile when I am feeling depressed and upset, they are always there to greet me and give me hugs!...
My life would be so boring and I would be very sad without my pets there to be my best friends and to help take care of me when I have the blues...I always take good care of them and I am always aware about where they are, what they may be into, or where they may be trying to go!
My heart breaks because so many animals are very neglected and abused and they need forever homes...We can STOP all the animal cruelty and abuse!...So many shelter pets NEED to be ADOPTED!!! Many shelter pets have been terribly abused by stupid idiot humans! so always remember that they need extra care and extra hugs! they may be kind of shy when you first meet them, but they will be your best friend for life! many have been through terrible terrible situations in life and it makes me cry and be very sad when I think of them being abused, neglected, and abandoned!!!...*sadface*
Shelter pets, need someone to care about them and love them, probably just as much as you need someone there to care about you and love you too!....so there you go ! When you adopt or are gifted an animal, you both have someone there forever for you, when you go through bad/sad upsetting times or depression....just give your new adopted shelter pet hugs and talk to them, pet them because they listen to how you feel and when they bark, play, or they purr or want you to hug them they let you know they understand how you feel!....
I think the BEST gift anyone could be given at the holidays would be a shelter pet!...They bring so much happiness to your life, and they love you no matter what!...They are your FAMILY! Love and Care for them FOREVER! I know some of them can be rowdy and won't listen to you, but you just have to have patience and work with them, they can teach you so much as you teach them how to behave and listen to your commands...DO NOT ever scream at your pet or hit your pet! That makes me very ANGRY when people scream at or hit their pets! they love you and need help at all times!..be kind and respectful to your pets! they are a blessing.
Make very sure that you save money for their food, litters, collars, kennels, cords....they are your family and always care for them, never just let them runaway or get lost..it is very upsetting and neglectful! they depend on you for help, food, shelter and need guidance in life as to where to go and what is right! they can get into mischief easily sometimes so you have to ALWAYS watch out for them and keep them in their fenced in yard, their tie-up cords right by their outdoor home, keep their messes CLEAN..I am always keeping their messes clean everywhere...if they poop I clean it up with plastic bags or shovels....otherwise it will smell ! shoo-wee!
AND for cats always scoop the poop in the litter box! I say! cats should always stay in your home they can become lost more so easily..mine always stay in my home...just keep their messes cleaned up!.....Hairball food is something that you need to be using if you can afford it or find it in stores, or something like Purina Naturals works very well for my cats...my older cat needs special food at times, but ya know just a hairball food or a hairball gel they can ingest works too for those pesky hairballs! they need plenty of water at all times in bowls....they need to be brushed, that can help with hairball troubles.
many shelter pets have been abused and we know this terrible neglect goes on, sometimes you may have pets for adoption that are missing eyes, have very crooked teeth, missing ears, missing paws/legs or have broken backs and cannot walk---I love them !!! I always cry for them and take good care of them! they are a blessing to your life because they can teach you so much about what it is like to be strong and be a survivor, and maybe you too have survived something terrible and you can take care of your pet and know that they are a survivor of something terrible too!...that's best friends forever right there! if they have deformities or missing eyes, or limbs that is just fine! they are beautiful ! and I LOVE them all! I have had pets like this when I was younger and I loved them so much! they are so kind and just need to be cared for and loved!....talk to them, take care of them and cherish them at all times, they are very special pets!
Just PLEASE DO NOT EVER neglect, abuse, starve, abandon, your pets!!! AND DO NOT let them get into the roads and escape and be killed by vehicles in the roads!!!..Sadness! I cry!....I see them ran over in the streets/roads/highways/freeways and it makes me terribly upset and I cry for hours!..so PLEASE remember your new shelter pet adoption and be serious about your new Family member! they are a blessing! they bring so much goodness, laughter, and friendship for your life....
We need so many more people to adopt shelter pets, not just this time of year, but all year!
I know everyone needs a pet or maybe many more pets to add to your family...I have 5 pets!..just whatever you can afford and are able to properly take good care of!
You can name them whatever you wish to name them, something nice!...I think the little adoption certificates are cute and need to be given to the new family members as you welcome them to your family!
it is so sweet to welcome a new shelter pet to your family! protect them from harm, care for them, bathe them, feed/water them, shelter them, and most of all love them as your Family!
Kitchen items are something we all need for cooking at home...these are what i like....this is just for fun today!...
silverware, plastic storage holders for silverware in drawers. plates, saucers, bowls glassware tea pitchers juice pitcher butter dish--with lid measuring cups for dry and for liquids measuring spoons can openers, hand held or electric salt and pepper shaker napkin holder and/or paper towel holders ketchup/mustard holder bottles syrup dispenser for pancakes/waffles spice rack--that turns cookware--pans with lids. microwave and microwave safe Tupperware plastic storage containers for refrigeration. Refrigerators! and freezers! rolling pin aprons---for men and women food prep gloves--for cleanliness when cooking for others hand sanitizers oven mitts dish wash cloths dish towels for drying cutting boards flour sifter cake pans---took bake in and to display in with lids sugar/flour/dry pasta/dry beans canisters dishwashing machine--wish I had one! Towel drying wall racks and dish drying racks with dish pans double sink ! fruit basket Coffee and cappuccino machine, with coffee carousel rack. toaster or toaster oven blender oven ! stove top ! fryer--for frying food waffle maker crepe pan with tools pizza maker that turns and or just pizza pans ice cube maker---for making refreshments cooler. crock pot/slow cooker wok baker's rack electric mixers or handheld mixers wooden spoons, ladles, slotted spoons, cake serving utensils ice cream scoop tea strainers, regular strainers-colanders griddles and grills baking dishes deviled egg container glass pie pans for baking pies canning jars bread box, bread making machines roasters, broilers pastry blenders spatula rubber scraper skillets masher, peelers tongs for turning, and for spaghetti, for salad prep food slicer grater food saver vacuums that seal foods---for freezing or for refrigerating leftovers for a day or so. ice cream maker cotton candy maker popcorn makers either stand up, or portable--easier. snow cone makers--for home portable salad tortilla bowl maker for salads tortilla warmer apple corers tea kettles casserole dish chocolate melting sets molds for candies, cake pan molds cookie pans kitchen shears--for opening packages easily and another for trimming foods vegetable bins--plastic drawer and shelf liners--plastic peel and stick on or cloth.
I was able to go to town yesterday for a few things I needed since the icy storm has passed..I cleaned up my property by removing all the fallen tree branches that have been destroyed by the icicles/freezing rain and I placed them in the trash....
I also had time to place my Nativity scene set tabletop decoration up on the table near the window so it sparkles in the sunshine..I like to look at that and remember what Christmas is really about!
I have been watching all the Christmas clay mation and the regular cartoons on tv this week when I see them on tv...always have liked these!
anyway, yesterday in the store I saw:
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer gummy candy---I had to get these!...Haha!
Christmas Candles--I burned a few candles while my power was out so I purchased a few more..They're holiday candles for Christmas, 1 is battery powered and holiday themed, the other is just a regular candle you can burn, I like the way candles flicker and the amount of light they produce is calming....using real candles you have to watch them always so they will not catch your home on fire!!! battery powered is good!
Christmas Cups and Mugs---I like collecting holiday mugs and they have many for purchase. Pajama sets(longer pants/fuzzy soft comfortable)---I like these just for $11..Make great gifs! Dish towel sets---They have these fairly inexpensive, Christmas or plain---I like these. Christmas Storage jars---These are cute for storing candies or smaller items. Pecan rolls?---I have been looking for a candy that is a pecan roll..I can't find that one! Christmas Cookie sets---I like making Christmas cookies, I like the cookie cutters, and cooking sets. Butter Cookies---I like these and I like Royal Dansk Butter cookies in the tins! Old Fashioned Candies---many people like the ribbon candies and the older style candies. very colorful! Boxed Chocolates---I like chocolates in the boxes and they are very nice to gift and wrap. Nail Clippers/Manicure sets--these are nice to gift as everyone needs to take care of your nails and keep them clean and trimmed! Shave sets---I know that men and women need to stay well groomed and shave.There are many items that can help with grooming and keep you looking nice! I think the shave sets are very nice.The old fashioned Dopp kits for men and the women can use Depilatory creams, shave gels, razors...I know men can use these as well!
Many times you can make baskets or sacks that have Hygiene items in them you gather and gift to others at homes, shelters and that is a nice thing for those in the shelters they always need those as many others need them.
One hygiene item that i have thought of that I like to use is the Hygiene Cleansing Wipes! Haha!---These are very nice to have to clean yourself with in the toiletry aisle...use instead of paper!..They work much better and are cleaner!....just pat your rear end dry with toilet paper afterward and you are gonna be ok!.Haha!..I know how funny that is to talk about on a blog but everyone has to use something and I like these!....LOL! they work! I don't know if they would use these at the shelters though!
hand lotions, toothpastes, tooth brushes, Listerine, soaps, deodorants, colognes/perfumes, socks, hats, gloves, coats, warm clothing items, blankets, shoes, any bedding you can donate, and donating food/water also..pre packaged meats in cans, snacks...many items like that...
I need to go shopping and I wish to travel to Oklahoma City soon for some shopping.I really enjoy CowTown and their western wear clothing shopping there, That is where the Stockyards are(been going there for years) and I like the Cattlemen's Steakhouse...I like their salad dressing and their menus!...lol
Macy's---I like everything! Kohl's---I like it all. Sears--great for many home items and tools to purchase and gift. Lane Bryant--I like the clothes in this store for us women and girls! I have trouble finding the right sizes in most stores,..it fits here, it doesn't fit there, and I have an hourglass shape and my waist is tiny when I am in very good shape..It is tough to find the clothing that is right for my shape.Some things fit, some don't on the bottom half, or the top half..too big or too little..they also have tough to find clothing for Tall sizes....I know those tall girls appreciate that!..pretty clothes! just save your money....they have many sizes. Big Lots!---I like this store for bargains on gifts and decorations. Tuesday Morning--- I enjoy this store for decorating and other home items--affordable and expensive. Pier1----this is nice for home items...save your money Home Depot---find all kinds of building supplies and home repair supplies, tools Lowe's---another store for home repairs and home supplies...
Gift certificates and Vouchers to many businesses/stores can be nice gifts to give as well.
Christmas gifting can be difficult when you have no money or idea what to purchase for someone...I have saved money back most the year to be able to afford things for Christmas..it won't be much but I have enough to afford to purchase a few gifts when I know others are gifting me gifts...I gift back!...
shopping can be stressful in crowded stores/malls and I know that it is time consuming for some, but enjoy shopping and remember you can leave the store if you want!...LOL!
