Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Time and Money

Something I have decided to implement this New Year is a more frugal way of living. And in my journey to become frugal, I plan to share my tips that I’ve learned and try,  on to you!
I think with the economy like it is right now, it would be in ALL of our best… [Continue Reading]

Reindeer Cookies

I make these every Christmas. They are a big hit with the kids. I believe the recipe came form Pillsbury originally, but you can use any sugar cookie dough.
INGREDIENTS
1 roll refrigerated sugar cookies
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vanilla ready-to-spread frosting (or make your own)
64 small pretzel twists
64 semisweet chocolate chips (about 1/4 cup)
16 gumdrops, cut in half
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to… [Continue Reading]

Fun with Smuckers and the Stars on Ice

So how many of you watch Stars on Ice or even ice skating in general?  We do and always have so on this Christmas Day , the 25th (on NBC), we will be watching the “Hot Ice, Cool Sounds” presented by Smucker’s.  Aside from all the talented skaters like Brian Boitano and Sasha Cohen, Mr…. [Continue Reading]

Holiday Almond Popcorn Crunch Candy

Guest post by my charming sister-in-law…….any and all comments should be directed her way for this very good treat that she makes every year!  Almond bark, popcorn, pretzels, peanuts oh my!!
INGREDIENTS:

*Air pop corn popper-because my husband is a freak and thinks that Microwave ovens (along with everything else in this world) cause cancer.  I… [Continue Reading]

Reindeer Have to Eat Too!

Okay, so this isn’t about real food but I couldn’t help but bring it up with Christmas is around the corner.  I mean, reindeer have to eat too!
If you don’t already know, there’s a VERY cool site where you can choose from different packages that include a letter from Santa Claus and even reindeer food! … [Continue Reading]

Product Submission for Holiday Gift Guide

Do you have a great product or provide a service that is somehow food, cooking, or kitchen organization related???  If so, you can submit it for consideration to be included in My Wooden Spoon’s 2008 Holiday Gift Guide.
The Holiday Gift Guide will be launching right before Thanksgiving to help families gear up for the upcoming… [Continue Reading]