Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This is a great recipe for Homemade Cranberry Sauce.  I use apples and spices in this recipe, which I love.  I love cranberry jelly, but this is good also, and is always a request from my kids.  I also love that it is so easy to make.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries

2 granny smith applesl, peeled and chopped

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer stirring occasionally for another 20 minutes, or until the cranberries have popped and apples are soft.

Remove from stove and cool. 

It will thicken as it cools.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

I hope that you enjoy this Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe.

Have a great holiday season.

Debi and Charly

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Wire Wrapped Bracelet for Christmas Presents

Today I am sharing the pictures of the Wire Wrapped Bracelets that I have made for Christmas Presents this year.  I love the way they came out.  The pale pink and pale blue ones are for some very cute little girls.  The aqua one I gave to a friend, and the Pearl Cross is for Charly.

I have been having a great time making jewelry for Christmas gifts this year, and I have really love the way they are coming out.  I have learned how to make these on Craftsy's

Online Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making Class.

I will share more the the jewelry that I have been making next week.  I make some cute Wire Wrapped Turquoise Teardrop Earrings, and I'm working on a bracelet for my Mom and some other friends.  I think I'm even going to try a necklace.  I would do a tutorial on making this jewelry, but I'm not that good yet.  I need to practice a little more, but you can take the Craftsy class and learn to make them yourselves.

Have fun, and I hope you take a class to see how much fun it is.

Have a great week.

Debi

I put that this is a sponsored ad earlier.  I do earn money if you sign up for a Craftsy class, but I have written this post because I these are actually Christmas presents that I have been making for my family.  Not at the instigation of any sponsor, but because I am having a blast making these pieces of jewelry.  I loved this Craftsy class and keep going back to it to learn more techniques.

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Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party 70

We want to thank everyone who shared with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party 69.  We love seeing all of your posts.  We know that it had been a while since the last party, and we really appreciate the huge turnout.

Welcome to Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop 70.

Now for this weeks featured bloggers.

Featured Bloggers from Blog Hop 69

1.  French Hoop Earwire Tutorial from Jewelry Making Journal

2.  DIY Mercury Glass from The Seasoned Homemaker

3.  Hospitable Conversations from Chaotic Simplicity

4.  Chocolate Peppermint Bark Fudge from Hope in Every Season

5.  Back To The Grind from Duo Du Jour

6.  Baubles and Beads from Shabby Gals

7.  Jewel Dipped Sugar Cookies from Memories by the Mile

8.  How Are Your Christmas Gift Projects Coming Along from Fabric Fascination

So on to this weeks party.

We hope you have fun at this week's party.  We always love hearing from you, so leave your comments.

Now let's party

Have a great week.

Gingham Christmas Wreath

I love the way my new Gingham Christmas Wreath came out.  It was pretty easy to make, it can be made in an afternoon.

Gingham Christmas Wreath

Supplies:

5 rolls red and white gingham wire edged ribbon 1 1/2 inches by 25 feet

1 roll burlap wire edge ribbon 1 inch by 25 feet

1 roll decorative wire edged ribbon 2 1/2 inches by 25 feet (I used one with a lacy look and reindeer

1 box white tipped straight pins

1 white foam wreath

Directions:

1.  Start by pinning the end of the gingham ribbon to the wreath and then wrap it around the entire wreath.

2.  Next pin the ribbon to the top of the wreath, near where you started, and make loops at the top of the wreath, and pin a straight pin in between each loop.  Do this around the entire wreath.  

3.  Repeat this process 4 times.  So you will have four rows around the front of the wreath.

5.  Once you have finished with the rows, you will loosely wind the burlap ribbon around the wreath, again pinning it at the back of the top of the wreath.

6.  You will next wind your wide decorative ribbon for to make a bow.  I did it 4 times and about 9 inches in length.  I then cut 2 16 inch pieces of ribbon, and put them behind the loops.  Then cut a 6 inch piece of ribbon and tie it around the center of all of your pieces.  Next, just pull each of the loops and fluff them up.  Arrange you long pieces of the ribbon down the front and cut them to the length that you like.

I love the way this wreath came out.  It looks so cute on my front door.

Have a great week, and as always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Debi

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Coupons 9/6/13

Great coupons for this week!!!  Check them out.  There are some great coupons for toys, also.  I hope they help you with your shopping this holiday season.

Debi

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Christmas Bible Verses Countdown 2

This is part two of the Christmas Bible Verses Countdown to Christmas.  I originally saw this on Pinterest.  I wish I a could post a link to the specific post, but when I went to the website, it's no longer there. Here is the link to the pin on Pinterest, Mariah's Cooking Channel - Christmas Countdown Bible Verses.  So I decided to reproduce the list on my own and I sharing the verses for December 8th and December 9th for this week.  I hope that you'll read along with me this month.  I'll be sharing a few verses each week.

December 8, 2013

1:26  And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 

1:27  To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 

1:28  And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

1:29  And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 

1:30  And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 

1:31  And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 

1:32  He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 

1:33  And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

1:34  Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 

1:35  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 

1:36  And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 

1:37  For with God nothing shall be impossible. 

Luk 1:38  And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. 

Luke 1: 26 - 38

December 9, 2013

1:18  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 

1:19  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 

1:20  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 


1:21  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1: 18 - 21

I love these verses.  I hope you have been reading the others also along with me.  Christmas is not just a holiday to me, but the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Through his Grace we receive salvation.

Have a blesses week.
Debi
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Hot Mulled Spiced Cider

Charly made this Hot Mulled Spiced Cider for Thanksgiving and is was so good!!!  It's a simple recipe to make for a group of people, which is always great during the holidays.  

Hot Mulled Spiced Cider

Ingredients:

12 cups fresh apple cider

2 cups pineapple juice

9 cloves

12 cinnamon sticks

Directions:

Put all of the ingredients into a crockpot and put on high for 6 hours.  It took about 3 hours to get hot enough, so plan on starting it about 3 hours before you will serve it.

I hope that you like this recipe.  It was so good.

Have a great week.

Debi
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 Fashion Friday- 12/6/13- Custom State Necklaces- $11.95 & FREE SHIPPING with Code HOME

from Cents of Style.

This Fashion Friday's deal, 12/06/13, is a year in the making! We are so excited to announce that we have all 50 states available in our custom designed state necklace. We began developing this product, exclusive to Cents of Style, a year ago and we are so proud of how they turned out.  Tomorrow, (12/06/13) only we are offering an exclusive first run deal, while supplies last. Your choice of state for $11.95 & FREE SHIPPING with the coupon code HOME, over 50% off our retail price. This is ShareASale deal #177016. Here is your personal affiliate link: Fashion Friday- 12/6/13- Custom State Necklaces- $11.95 & FREE SHIPPING with Code HOME. The necklace is a metal alloy in brushed silver. It has an 18" chain with a 3" extender. The pendant is the outline of each state and has a contrasting brushed gold heart charm, as well. Each necklace comes in its own custom designed Cents of Style envelope with string and button closure. A perfect gift for those close and far from home this Holiday season. These will all ship next week and arrive in time for Christmas. 

These little necklaces are so cute.  They would make a great stocking stuffer.

Head over to buy some now.

Debi

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

This is my oldest son, Vince's, recipe for Loaded Mashed Potatoes and they are truly amazing.  We love it when he makes them for our holiday dinners.  This is truly an exceptional recipe.  He just gave me a taste, and I told him they "tasted like Heaven on a Spoon".  I am really grateful that he and my other children like to cook also.  It's really fun.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

5 lbs russet potatoes (not peeled, cubed, and cooked)

1 1/2 lbs bacon cooked and cut into bite size piece

1 lb butter

2 cups heavy whipping cream

12 oz whipped cream cheese

16 oz sour cream

 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 TB Cholula hot sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a casserole dish with non stick cooking spray

Add potatoes to a large pan or large bowl and add butter, mash with a potato masher.

Then add whipping cream, cream cheese, sour cream cheddar cheese, Cholula, salt and pepper and stir together.

Next, add the bacon and finish stirring.

Bake in oven for 45 minutes

Serves 12 to 16.

These Loaded Mashed Potatoes are so delicious.  I hope that you like them as much as we do.

Have a great holiday season.

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