Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Recipe: a crowd pleaser!
October 17, 2011 1 Comment
Made this recipe this weekend for my niece’s Confirmation Party and it was a hit! If you love sweets, you will love it too. Even though it is called cookie dough, it reminded me more of a thick frosting…of deliciousness.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
adapted from Jewel Bakes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, slightly packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
The Nitty Gritty:
- Medium saucepan melt the butter and brown sugar together. Whisk together over medium-high heat until sugar is completely dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Set aside pan and let completely cool.
- While you are waiting for the pan to cool, cream together the cream cheese and confectioners sugar for a couple minutes. Slowly pour in the cooled butter/sugar mixture. Beat on medium-high until mixture is completely combined but not separated. Stir in chocolate chips at the very end.
- Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, teddy grahams, animal crackers and/or whatever your heart desires!
Miss M’s 7th Birthday is Today: An Interview
October 13, 2011 5 Comments
Hard to believe that exactly 7 years ago today (she was born at 3:23pm) I was holding my first baby girl. Here is our interview.
How old are you today? I am six. I mean Seven!
What is your favorite color? Of the seven family. Umm…pink and blue.
What is your favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese
What is your favorite toy? I like the Lego book which I just got yesterday that is humongous!
What is your favorite Lego people? Princess Leia
What do you like most about 1st grade? That I get BFFs like Hettie and Ally
What is your favorite subject in school? I like to learn about art and library and library I had today!
What do you like to do with your BFFs? Play with them on the swings
How do you like soccer? Well, it’s good. I like how you can do the corner kicks and stand in the corner and everybody says “I want to do it!” “I want to do it!”
What do you want to be when you grow up? You already know that! A movie star.
What is your favorite tv show? I don’t really watch any tv shows. Well, I guess maybe…Phineas and Ferb.
What is your favorite thing to do after school? Read my library books or whatever I am doing.
What is your favorite thing to do with C? I like it when we tackle each other and when she talks in funny words. I like everything about her and what she does.
How do you think you have changed from last year? Cause I have two wiggly tooth and I look much more taller than last year.
Did we go on any vacations this year? Yes, we did. We went to Wisconsin just this week. We watched the scariest Scooby Doo ever and we had S’mores and I had a nightmare. I also love South Carolina. We got to go to the best hotels ever!
Is there anything else you would like to say? Nothing much to say but please send a message to Queen of the Snot Princesses and that is it. Goodbye my fans!
Low Entry Giveaways Ending SOON! (10/7-10/9)
October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Ending Today! Friday, October 7th
- Boutilier Babblings: Halloween Hair Clips and Korkers Only TWO entries so far!
- All Things Dog: Puppy Training Pads & Coupons Three Winners!
- My Fave 4 Letter Word: $50 Certificate for Beauty Products at AveYou.com (entry ends at noon)
- Loftiss Says: 30″ Vintage Monogram Necklace valued at $190
- My Hobby Shop: Halloween Scallop Tags
Saturday, October 8th
- J&M’s Eye Candy: Scentsy Scent Circles
- Screaming Sardine: Item Valued at $20 or less from Surprise Delight Joy Shop (etsy)
- Success Just Clicks: Cat Tug Toy
Sunday, October 9th
- The Joys of Home Educating: Pink COACH Wallet
- Wendy Will Blog: $15 Gift Certificate to Rock’n Baby Boutique (etsy)
- Giveaway Promote: Old Navy Sleep Set size 12-18month baby girl
- Just Another Manic Momday: $20 Credit to Elm Studio Designs (etsy)
If you have a giveaway that has under 100 entries and will end soon, please contact me to be added to the list.
Good Luck!
Low Entry Giveaways Ending SOON! (9/30-10/2)
September 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
Ending Today! Friday, Sept. 30th
- Meremade: $25 Gift Certificate to Peas and Queues children’s clothing online store
- My Baby Pajamas: Baby Care Book and Sweet Peanut Footie Pajamas
- Sweetly Made: $26 Gift Certificate to Babibu children’s clothing store
- GivingNSharing: “Gypsy Nights” (Kindle Version of Youth Fiction)
- Peace & Quiet: Betty Crocker Molasses Cookie Mix Gift Set
- Single Parent Retreat: $10 Starbucks Gift Card
Saturday, Oct. 1st
- Centsible in Seattle: $25 Amazon Gift Card
- Anya’s Room: “The Crown on Your Head” children’s book
- The Mommy Chronicles: My Memories Suite Software (digital scrapbooking)
- Vicious Cycle: Custom Pair of Upcycled Arm Warmers/Fingerless Gloves or Custom Pixie Hat
Sunday, Oct. 2nd
- Life By the Book: Printable from Bates Mercantile Co. (etsy)
- Priceless Product Reviews..: Blueberry Cheescake Scentsy Bar
- Classics for Kids: The Classic Children’s Book, Pinocchio
- Rant Rave Roll: Sachi Insulated Tote
- Blare Up: 300 Cut Coupons
If you are currently hosting a giveaway that has under 100 entries and is due to end soon, please contact me so I can add it to my list.
Good Luck!
Don’t Read This Book!
September 26, 2011 2 Comments
Got your attention, didn’t I? There really isn’t one particular book that I want to tell you about today, rather it is about the thousands that have been given the “banned book” label. Someone, somewhere took it upon themselves to tell others that you (or your child) should not read a particular book because THEY thought it was inappropriate, etc. In my opinion, I believe I am a better judge of what I would like to read and/or what my daughters should read than some anonymous source.
This week is the American Library Association’s Banned Book Week. On their website, they state that “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.” So do yourself a favor, pick up one of the numerous banned books this week and truly let freedom ring.
Here are just a few of the books that have been banned over the years:
By the way, all of these books were banned in the last ten years. This still happens. Today.
What are you waiting for? Go READ!
Autumn
September 23, 2011 1 Comment
Well, today is the beginning of fall. Hard to believe summer is officially over and colder days are upon us here in the midwest. Autumn also means a certain person in my life will soon be turning seven. What?!?
Here are some printables, fun projects that I have found across the interwebs and had previously posted on my Pinterest boards. Click on the photos to go to the link. Enjoy!
Smile Like You Mean It: Autumn Printable
30 Handmade Days: Fall Subway Art Printable
Mine For the Making: Autumn Printable
Lady Anne: Fall Felt Wreath
Just Sew Sassy: Burlap Harvest Banner
One last thing, only one really great low entry giveaway to announce this week:
Lissa Like it or Love it: $15 Barnes and Noble Gift Card (ends 9/24)
