Halloween 2011

On Oct. 29th this year we had a Halloween party and it was a good time!
I tried a few new recipes and they seemed to be a hit!

Deviled Green Goblin Eggs

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SIMPLE PIMPLES

1-2 dozen cherry tomatoes

flavored soft cream cheese spread

Core tomatoes with a carrot peeler or knife. Drain excess tomato juice. Using a butter knife, fill holes in tomatoes with cream cheese. Give each "pimple" a gentle squeeze and arrange on a platter.

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BLOODY BUG JUICE
24 oz frozen strawberries, thawed
6 oz lemonade, frozen concentrate
1 quart ginger ale
1 cup raisins
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
Place the strawberries in a bowl and mash with a fork. In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry mash, lemonade and ginger ale. Place handfuls of raisins and blueberries (bugs) into tall glasses. Pour the liquid over the bugs, then sit back and watch the bugs and scum rise to the top of each glass.
To quench a creepy crowd's thirst, double or triple this recipe and serve in a punch bowl. Drape some gummy worms over the rim of your bowl for a particularly swampy-looking effect!

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Of course we had chips & dip and some of the other usual party snacks but we had a great time too! :)

30 things I like about Boys

Just a recap of the 30 Day What I like About Boys challenge:
I like boys who:

1 are FUN
2 are SWEET
3 are SMART
4 are STRONG
5 Smell good
6 Fight with me for fun
7 Listen to me
8 Defend my honour
9 Got MY back
10 have pretty EYES
11 have a lovely SMILE
12 Tell the Truth
13 are a good uncle, brother, son
14 Love his mom
15 are Cool
16 Laugh a lot and are funny
17 Encourage me
18 Support me
19 Understand me
20 have hands bigger than mine
21 give Strong Hugs
22 Make me feel safe-physically and emotionally
23 speak nice words instead of crude because I deserve that ;)
24 share his jacket/sweater with me
25 have long hair (or short, or none is cool too)
26 don't like seeing me cry and so try tomake me laugh to cheer me up
27 value my opinion
28 can BE my rock
29 believe in me
30 think they are smarter than me and find out...maybe not so much! ;) lol

awwwwww really what is NOT to love about boys?

30 Day WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BOYS Challenge: Post #30

(30/30)

I like a boy who thinks he is smarter than me but actually isn't.
I find delight in showing a boy just how much brain I actually have and it is fun to match wits with them. It is better when they appreciate your intelligence and also enjoy matching wits with you.  I do NOT like boys who think they are smarter than me and do NOT recognize that I am NOT stupid.
Sometimes in that case I am tempted to show them up...but, there wouldn't really be much point or fun in it.
It is enough for me to know that I could if I wanted to. ;)
The best fun is a smart boy who thinks he's dealing with another "dumb" girl only to see in a short period of time...heyyyyyyy this one can actually have a conversation! The look on their faces is priceless!

30 Day WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BOYS Challenge: Post #29

(29/30)

There is nothing in the world like a boy who BELIEVES in ME.
He will be unfailingly supportive, encouraging, helpful and ON MY SIDE!
A boy like this makes it much easier to CONTINUE to believe in myself...especially during times when self-doubt can creep in. It is the best thing in the world to know that you have a secondary person to keep your dreams and goals on track!

30 Day WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BOYS Challenge: Post #28

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I like a boy who can be my ROCK.
Sometimes I am emotional and fragile and it helps to have a boy around who I know is strong and capable of keeping me steady. I am capable of taking care of myself but life is much easier when another person can help share the load.

30 Day WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BOYS Challenge: Post #27

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I like a boy who values my opinion.
A boy who appreciates and values a woman for more than the package she comes in is an awesome boy. A woman has a brain and talents and capabilities that need to be supported, nurtured and encouraged and the boy who knows and does this is definitely one worth having as a friend!

30 Day WHAT I LIKE ABOUT BOYS Challenge: Post #26

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I like a boy who doesn't like it when I cry and therefore tries to make me laugh or cheer me up.
Boys are the best at making me laugh and cheer up when I feel sad or depressed or upset in any way.
They are the best at making me laugh any time really.
I love boys who make me laugh but especially when they are being sweet and tender.