HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

For inquiring minds!

Here is the easy as ever directions for making these yummy treats!  

Items you will need:

Hershey hugs

Hershey Kisses

M&M's ( i used the fun halloween ones)

pretzel (snaps kind. they look like grids)

Preheat your oven to whatever you want.  I did a batch at 300 degrees and then a batch at 235 degrees.  Lower is probably better.  Unwrap a bag of Kisses and a bag of hugs.  I used parchment paper this time to line my cookie sheet.  this is not needed but clean up was a lot easier.  Put as many pretzels on the sheet as you would like and set hugs and kisses on the pretzels.  Place in the oven and let melt.  There is no exact amount of time to keep in oven.  Watch closely so they don't melt completely.  When you notice chocolate beginning to droop, it is time to remove them from the oven. (about 2-4 minutes)  Put an M&M on each chocolate and push down if needed.  Place in a very cool place to let cool.   P.S.  Hugs melt a lot faster than Kisses, so if you can, put these on a separate cookie sheet.  No big deal if you don't!  Easiest treat i have ever made!!

I used candy cane kisses for christmas and used red and green M&Ms.  You can used strawberry kisses and blue M&M's for the 4th of july.  there are so many options!  enjoy! 

Its just for fun!

I'm not a huge fan of halloween.  I don't know what it is.  I have fun when I dress up.  I have fun at parties. I'm guessing it has something to do with the haunted houses.  I don't enjoy putting myself in positions where a person in a mask and a bloody (not the english swear word) costume is chasing me with his claws and chain saw.   I also enjoy the decorations.  I love fall.  LOVE IT!  I like putting things around the house that smell like fall and give my house a nice warm feeling.  And last but not least, I love the treats.  This year I have vowed to be a lot better with my sugar intake.  You know, the whole diabetic thing and halloween candy don't really mesh well.  I like making things for other peoples enjoyment though.  So for work and a few friend gatherings I have made these delicious treats!  thanks to my little sister Laura!  I found these M&M's in awesome colors and put them to good use!  Hugs, Kisses, pretzels and M&Ms.  I think they are adorable and delicious!  Happy Halloween!

I love you sweets

So, just a quick little entertaining story to maybe make someone's day.  Last night Eric and I were in bed and I was reading the scriptures out loud. We were reading Doctrine and Covenants 122.  I love the words in that chapter.  They are a constant reminder that all things in this life are for our good.  My good.  anyway, back to the point.  So in all of this reading, there are quite a few thous and thees.  In fact, in the last verse or maybe last 2 verses I read the word thee.  We had already said our prayers and so as I finished reading we put away our scriptures and turned out the lights.  I rolled over and said, "I love thee, sweets."  and in all seriousness Eric said right back, "I love thee too sweetheart."  I started laughing before he made it to "thee."  I had realized what I'd said and there was no going back.  It was a complete accident, but I think it will stick.  On that note, Eric, I love thee, sweets!

Random Tag!

Rules are:  List 7 random/weird facts about yourself.

Then, tag 7 random/weird people.  So here goes:

1:  People in costumes creep me out. Not just a halloween costume.  We're talking Disneyland, people under huge costumes.  You have no idea who they are and you can't see them.  Why would I give tigger a hug?  It is just some random guy in a costume and I wouldn't hug just some random guy on a normal occasion.  Call me crazy, I just don't like 'em.

2:  For meals all of my dishes and silver have to match.  And if there is a design on the plate, they all have to be facing the same direction.  Drives me crazy if someone has a different cup or spoon, and don't even think about turning your plate!  Seriously, don't!

3:  Every 6 years, my birthday is on Thanksgiving!  When I was little I used to think that everyone was getting together to eat a massive dinner for my birthday.  Silly kids!

4:  I am not superstitious or any kind of stitious for that matter, but  since I have been diagnosed with diabetes, nearly 14 years ago(!) every  years at the same time of year, something related with hospitals happens to me.  For instances:  December 6th I got to come home from the hospital after being diagnosed with Diabetes.  6 years later on December 6th I had to go to the hospital for ketoacidosis.  (don't ask.  it's scarier than it sounds ;))  and again 6 years later on December 6th my dear sweet husband Eric had to call 911 and have the paramedics come inject me with glucose.  I guess I should have eaten more candy.  Needless to say I might be pulling an all nighter when that time rolls around again.  So yeah, me and December 6th.

5:  Which brings me to my next topic.  Numbers.  I have no idea why, but I have an extremely good memory when it comes to numbers.  I can remember every password, I can remember dates of things from when I was very young, I remember birthdays, and I can remember random peoples phone numbers.  However, I must admit that this whole speed dial thing throws that off a bit.  Sometimes it drives me crazy all the numbers I can remember.

6:  I can't do much without music.  I like the silence sometimes.  I like to be able to think.  But most of the time music is my outlet.  I love lots of types of music.  I love playing music.  I love listening to live music.  I love new types of music.  I just love it.  A great creation for sure!

7:  I don't like to use mops.  I would way rather get on the floor with a rag and a bucket of water and start scrubbing away.  This drives Eric crazy, therefore, I am working on that quirk.  Mops are fine, but I never think the floor gets as clean.  Also, I love to clean.  It has to be when Eric is away from the house and I can turn up the music (refer to #6).  I love to scrub and rearrange things and get in every nook and cranny.  (this deep cleaning doesn't happen as often as i'd like) 

Now, I hope that you are all entertained by these things that I have shared with you.  I'm sure there are many more like how I hate the word used for tooting (thats not much better) that starts with an "f"  or how every cupboard door, drawer, closet, or any door for that matter needs, has to be shut. 

So now I tag: Ashley H, Jill H, Terra H, the other Ashley H, Summer, Kim, Shannon, Heather