HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!  I've been a slacker on blogging this year and can't promise I will do any better, but I'll try.  As I've said before, my resolution for a new year is to NOT make any resolutions, then I'm not disappointed or disappoint anyone else!  Always works for me!  I am looking at 2010 in a new light ~ with hope for peace, better economic times, a deeper faith and understanding in God, and healthier lifestyles and healthier family members ~ it's been a tough year for some.  Hope you have great expectations and grand things planned for 2010.  

Joy,  

Another Giveaway Peeps!!!

Big Mama, together with Hershey's, is giving away a $100 VISA gift card.  Don't know which is sweeter ~ the Hershey kisses or the thought of winning the gift card right here at Christmas time!!!!  Hop on over HERE to Big Mama's giveaway page and enter!!!  After you enter, click on the Hershey's link and check out some great recipes.  YUM!!!

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

WOW ~ what a giveaway.  Kelly at fabulous k is having a huge holiday giveaway.  Follow the button on the right and enter.  This is one of my absolute favorite things about the addiction that is . . . bloggin'!!

Wishing all a wonderful, peaceful Thanksgiving Day. Hope each and everyone of you have as many beautiful things to be thankful for as I do! Enjoy your day and take the time to give thanks and reflect on everyday blessings.

Joy,

Public Service Announcement

Ever wondered how to quickly and effectively clean out that messy junk drawer? I can help.

1. Get ready to go to bed about 11:30 on a friday night after working all week.

2. Accidently knock the large, full glass of ice water you just set on the bedside table into the top drawer you just opened.

3. Quickly remover the drawer, run to the kitchen yelling "oh crap, oh crap, oh crap" (really that's as bad as I got), plug the kitchen sink and dump contents into a big drainer.

4. Wipe drawer clean and dry.

5. Begin replacing the 400 pens and pencils, several bookmarks, and at least a zillion elastic ponytail holders, every button you've ever gotten on a new garment in little tiny plastic baggies, an embarrassing number of reading glasses, and lots more junk I won't bore you with. Dry each one off as you replace it and throw away what's not needed (your hubby helping makes it more fun, just ask him).

6. Smile cause there ain't nothin' else you can do and slide the drawer back into the table. You can also be thinking about what drawer, box, closet, room, etc. that you might want to douse with water tomorrow so it will be cleaned out, too!!!!

Just wanted to be a blessing for all my interweb friends!!!  Goodnight all

Pioneer Woman and Bakerella!

I've mentioned Pioneer Woman on my blog before as one of my favorite sites. She's recently written a cookbook and you can sign up for a chance to win one on another of my favorite sites ~ Bakerella.
http://www.bakerella.com/the-pioneer-woman-knows-her-stuff/

After you've signed up to win the cookbook, take the time to read some of Bakerella stuff. It's great!!!

Don't really know why I am sharing about this, might have less chances to win myself!! hhhhmmmmmmm.

DipTacular 2009

Because I love to be involved with important things, this specific "tacular" really got my attention because, like BooMama, I LOVE dips of most any kind.

Here is a great one that my daughter-in-law makes at every family gathering. I will warn you ~ it is NOT pretty when you begin putting it together, but it is GRRREEEAAATTTT!!!

Super Easy Black Bean Dip
1 can chili (no beans)
1 can black beans
8 oz. cream cheese
Dump it all in a pan and heat until melted, smooth and warm.

Check out other dips at BooMama's DipTacular