“If I mess up raising my kids,
nothing else I accomplish in life will really matter …”
It’s been a really big adjustment having my oldest daughter, Lacey, in school this year. I really miss her when she’s gone – and I miss our adventures together! But the one benefit is I get to have some one-on-one time with Lyla, my middle daughter, in the mornings while Lucia naps. Lyla, now three, was only nine months old when I found out I was pregnant with Lucia and then between pregnancy, moving to another house, a newborn and the craziness of three little kids underfoot, well, let’s just say it’s time for some Lyla-time.
So the other day, we made Christmas Wreath Cookies together. She loves to help out in the kitchen, stir, crack an egg, throw sugar all over the floor and make a horrible mess … but hey, we’re bonding. I can always clean it up later.
(For those of you who are thinking “WHAT?!?! She’s at the stove without an adult!!!?!??!” please note, I just stood back to take the pic and the heat wasn’t even on yet – :D)
She takes her cooking role very, very, very seriously.
So to make these cookies – which were super cute and fun and EASY for my three year old …. take a stash of mini marshmallows and butter and melt them together on the stove …
Mix in some rice krispies and some green food colouring.
Remove from heat and stir together. Then form the rice krispies mix into circle shapes (like a Christmas wreath).
And then add some red sprinkles and red Smarties to adorn your little edible wreath.
And the – Enjoy! Or rather, let your kids enjoy because these are definitely a kids’ cookie (unless you are very fond of marshmallows!).
But on to the ADULT treat of the week …
Are you ready for it??????
Homemade, deliciously-Christmas-Candycane Latte …
Mmmmmmmm …..
This year, for Christmas, we, as a family, are attempting to give homemade gifts, wooden gifts, gifts from Etsy, etc. as opposed to plastic or things that just pile up in your house and seem to collect dust.
So I was looking for a recipe for teachers’ gifts, etc. and I found Candycane Syrup.
Yes, folks …. this might have topped my Mr. Hot Steamy and Delicious Gingerbead Latte love affair …
So I thought I’d share this fabulous recipe with you guys to try out at your home for the holidays because I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make!
Christmasy-Fabulous-Candy Cane Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 candy canes, broken into pieces
Add all three ingredients to a saucepan. Simmer on medium heat until the sugar and candy canes have melted. Let cool and store in fridge in a glass jar. Pour into decorative jars and voila, the perfect teachers’/grandma/neighbour/yourself gift!
Add a little bit to your favorite hot chocolate or steamy coffee and you have …. a little bit of Christams Heaven on earth.
I found these cute little bottles at a local warehouse, but I’m 90% sure you can find some at the dollar store (although I couldn’t find any when I went).
Okay, can you tell my mind is seriously in Christmas gear right now? And tonight is the Santa Claus parade in Orangeville! See you all there!!
by Gigi
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