JustJules

Christmas Story Monopoly http://tinyurl.com/29skmo Have not been there for a few weeks, but got mine for 22.99. Free shipping. Hope this helps.

Wal Mart`s are getting rid of all fabric & scrapbooking. I did get alot of things around 75% off, when they did this. I get alot of my things on ebay. Have the best sales. I make cards too and have so many places that even Big R had some scrapbooking papers about the farms.

I make wind chimes from some weird things. I went to tag sales and got some forks, knifes and spoons. Took one of the forks, pulled back the tines and made a loop. Then I took the knife as it was longer, drilled a hole @ the bottom (the thin part) took some white fishing line made a loop and added the knife in the middle. then i took 2 forks, 2 spoons and a butter knife, drilled holes in the part you hold on too. Then did the same thing with the fishing line. You are done. Also did this last year too, with the golf clubs. (these belonged to the X). Used a Michigan Wolverines blue golf ball that I drilled all the way threw. Tied it about 10 times, then used both hot glue and rubber cement glue on top and bottom of the ends. Cut the clubs with the copper wire cutter. Sorry do not know the real name for it. Then had the same fishing line, going thru 2 holes I made with the dremel. Tied them about 5 times each used the same glues. Love the sounds of both of them. My neighbor, said she hates wind chimes. But she did like the sounds of both of mine. I think I made 26 of the golf clubs, with different golf balls. But all golf balls were bad ones and different colors. Only got to make 14 of the silverware ones. But have more to make this year. thanks for all the ideas. JustJules

The WM by me is always full. You have to wait in the lines, even tho all of the lanes are open. I am there 530am shopping. Get it done and out of there, before all the others get there. I went tonight with my neighbor. She needed to look at 4 things and found them all. They were re stocking the shelfs all over the store. As we were leaving, they asked how we did on shopping as did we find everything. I could not find one thing, the lady gave me a gift card for 10.00. Julie

I got 10 for the different little ones. I have one left that is supposed to be for my son. But I already had to put in new batteries. My kid would never know, as he is almost 36, but he did see me playing with it and asked what it was so I showed him. Makes me think he would like to have one. But I will keep looking. Julie

Last year we went on turkey day around 6pm, with chairs, fleece, food, water & soda, radio. Think there was about 30 of us, until around midnight then about 40 more joined us. Only thing we forgot was a potty. We got what we needed and were out of there within one hour, from the time we got inside and back out.

Forgot to add these. ADDRESS FOR THE NORTH POLE http://www.northpolar.com/ ... THE NORTH POLE POST OFFICE http://www.homeschooled-kids.com/northpolepostoffice.html ... SANTA CLAUS POST OFFICE http://www.claus.com/postoffice/index.php ... SANTA CLAUS POST OFFICE, INDIANA http://www.legendaryplaces.org/attractions/postoffice.cfm ... NORAD Santa Tracker @ Northpole.com http://www.northpole.com/NoradSanta.asp ...

This is what I have had saved for this year. I just checked and they all work. Santa Claus, IN, History of Santa and Postoffice Info http://www.christmascarnivals.com/santa-claus-indiana/ this is a cute site for Santa letters http://www.emailsanta.com/ Santa Online http://www.santaclausonline.com/index.aspx

Holiday Sausage Roll-Ups 16 oz. Pork sausage, Spicy or Italian 1/2 red Bell pepper, sliced 4 Green onions, thinly sliced 2 Pkgs. Crescent rolls, refrigerated kind. Preheat oven to 400º In medium bowl, combine sausage, pepper and onions, mix well. Unroll one package of rolls and press seams together to form a large triangle. Repeat with other pkg. Spread half of sausage mixture over each rectangle. Starting from a narrow end, roll in jellyroll style Cut each roll into 8 equal slices and place on a foil covered cookie sheet to form a Christmas tree. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and crust is golden. ... Hanky Pankies 1 lb sausage 1 lb ground beef 1 lb velvetta cheese cubed 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder dash of pepper Party bread (rye or any flavor) Brown meats together. Add cheese cook until melted. Mix in seasonings. Spread on bread slices. Place on baking sheet. Broil for 5-6 minutes. Makes 75

Let me explain something here. I make a family cookbook every year. Some of the families send me recipes, I then put them into a book and send them a copy of all the families recipes. I think this is the 23rd book. "Appetizers" Asparagus Roll-Ups 12 slices white bread with crusts removed 1 container (8 oz.) soft cream cheese 2 T. chopped green onions 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 24 fresh asparagus spears 1/4 C. butter, melted 3 T. grated Parmesan cheese Flatten bread with a rolling pin. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, onions and bacon. Spread mixture over bread slices. Cut asparagus to fit bread; place 2 spears on each bread slice. Roll up bread slice and place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter; then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400º for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned Serve immediately Makes 12 ... Braunschweiger Dip (kids called it "da brown stuff") 1 (8 oz.) roll braunschweiger 1 C. sour cream 1/2 envelope blue cheese salad dressing mix Blend all ingredients together. Chill. Serve with radishes, green onions, potato chips, cucumbers, carrot sticks, rye bread or crackers. Enjoy! ... Cheezy Beer Dip 'Keep a jar of Chez Whiz and a bottle of beer handy and you'll be ready for unexpected guests... in just minutes, you can serve this delicious dip'. I always double this and also add crisp bacon, broken up. 1 jar (16oz.) Cheez Whiz 1/3 cup beer Microwave cheese sauce as directed on label. Mix cheese sauce and beer, stirring until mixture becomes smooth. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with pretzels, breadsticks or chips. This is one of the 7 dips that I make, that I put into a round loaf of rye bread. Tear out the center, pour this dip in and use the part you tear out to eat. I also make 2 loafs of rye bread, use one for the dip and one to tear for all round the other loaf. ... Cucumber Appetizers 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened) 1 pkg. Good Season's Italian dressing mix 3 T. mayonnaise 1 loaf snack rye bread (small rounds) Cucumber Mix all together the first three ingredients, thinning if necessary with milk. Spread on bread slice, top with slice of cucumber. Garnish with slice of olive or sprinkle of dillweed. Makes 2 cups ... Egg Rolls (these are my fav and easy recipe) 2 lg. head cabbage or 3 small (shredded) 3 carrots (shredded) 4 stalks celery (cut fine) 1 bunch of green onions (cut fine) 1-1/2 cups cooked pork, or chicken or shrimp, crabmeat or imitation crab. 3 pkgs. egg roll wraps 1 egg white 3 cups bean sprouts (optional) 1 bottle peanut oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 cup water Cook all vegetables except sprouts, in 1/4-cup water until crisp tender Add soy, ginger & baking soda cook 5 min. Put into a colander, drain & cool. Add meat and sprouts, mix. Brush edges with egg white and roll following pkg. directions Put 2 T. of mixture in each wrap. Deep fry, drain. I do not like sprouts, so I use grated carrots in them. ...

Things to make for gifts... Hot Chocolate Mix-Christmas gifts 2 cups skim-milk powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp cinnamon (opt) 2 cups mini marshmallows Set sieve over large bowl; pour in skim-milk powder, sugar, cocoa, and cinnamon (if using). Stir to combine until mixture passes through sieve. Stir in mini marshmallows. Spoon into container. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. (Mix can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month.) To make: Add 1/4 cup to mug of very hot milk and stir well. Makes about 4 cups. ... Red Cinnamon Candy Popcorn I make batches of this to give away at Christmas time in cello bags, with recipe. It is very festive and colorful for the holiday. Plus, it is good! 4 to 6 qts popped popcorn or two bags of microwave popcorn, popped. After popping, place popcorn in a large roasting pan. 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup light corn syrup 3/4 to 1 cup red hots cinnamon candies 1/4 tsp baking soda Melt margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, salt and cinnamon candies. Bring to a boil; continue boiling, stirring constantly until candies are dissolved completely. Boil without stirring 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popped popcorn, mixing well in a large roasting pan. Bake at 250° for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Immediately turn out onto waxed paper to cool. After cooled, break apart. Store in airtight containers. ... Sugar And Spice Mixed Nuts 1 egg white 1 tbsp water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp each cinnamon and ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups mixed nuts Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased foil; set aside. In bowl and using fork, beat egg white with water until foamy. In small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Add nuts to egg white mixture; stir to coat. Sprinkle with sugar mixture; stir to coat. Spread in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in 275º F (140 C) oven for about 1 hour or until nuts are toasted. Using wooden spoon, break up clumps. Let stand on sheet on rack for 15 to 30 minutes or until cooled completely; transfer to airtight container. (Nuts can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.) ... Sugared Pecans 1/4 cup skim milk 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. vanilla 3 cups pecans Combine first 5 ingredients, cook on medium high heat until sugar is dissolved. Add nuts and heat until pecans are completely sugared with no syrup left. Spread on waxed paper to cool. When completely cool, put in air tight containers. ... Super Soup Mix - Xmas gifts Visit a bulk-food store for the best selection of colourful beans, lentils, grains and dried vegetables. Purchase 1/2 to 1 cup of each ingredient. Choose a tall, clear glass container and carefully pour or spoon in 1 ingredient at a time, making layers about 1 inch deep. Do not shake or tip the container. Fill to the very top, then seal with a lid or cork. Label and decorate. Copy your family's favorite soup or bean recipe on a decorative card to attach. ... Christmas Drinks Mulled Cider 2 quarts cider 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 3 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons whole cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg Mix all ingredients and bring just to a boil. Cool and strain. Then reheat, and serve hot with a cinnamon stick in each cup. Makes about sixteen half-cup servings. ... FIRESIDE GLÖGG Peel from 1/2 large orange, cut in a spiral strip 1 teaspoon whole cloves 3/4 cup raisins 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds 12 small sugar cubes 2 cinnamon sticks, halved 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 bottle dry red wine 3/4 cup aquavit or vodka Stud the orange peel with the cloves; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the raisins, almonds, sugar cubes, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom. Toss gently to coat the raisins with the cardamom. Add the orange peel. In a 3-quart enamel or stainless steel saucepan, combine the raisin mixture with the wine. Bring to simmering over low heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add the aquavit; simmer 2 minutes. Ladle into heatproof punch cups or mugs, including some of the raisins and almonds in each serving. Serve with spoons. To give glögg mix as a gift: Place the studded orange peel in spiral form on a rack in a 250' oven. Bake until dry, about 45 minutes. Cool; add to raisin-spice mixture. Seal in a plastic bag; tie with ribbon. Include instructions for making glögg. Give with a bottle of wine, if desired. ... TRADITIONAL EGGNOG 12 egg yolks 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 fifth (about 26 ounces) blended whiskey or bourbon 1 1/2 cups dark Jamaica rum 2 cups milk 1 quart heavy cream, chilled 12 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated nutmeg In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture makes a slowly dissolving ribbon when the beater is lifted from the bowl. Then beat in the whiskey, rum, and milk. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or, even better, overnight. Just before serving, whip the cream in a large chilled bowl until it is stiff. Beat the egg whites in a separate large bowl with a clean beater. When they form firm peaks, fold the whipped cream gently but thoroughly into the whites. Pour the egg-yolk mixture into a large chilled punch bowl, add the egg-white mixture, and fold together until no trace of white remains. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve at once from chilled punch cups.

Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake Preparation time: 25 minutes plus chilling 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup margarine, melted Combine crumbs, sugar, nutmeg and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 8-ounce package Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup eggnog 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin and eggnog, mixing until blended. Chill until slightly thickened; fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust; chill until firm. Garnish with additional whipped cream and nutmeg, if desired. 10 to 12 servings ... Christmas Rum Balls (My Grannys Recipe) Melt 4 1/2 pounds Hershey bars & 1 12 oz. pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips in double boiler. When melted remove from heat. Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (or less) white rum. Mix well & chill overnight. Roll teaspoon size balls in crushed nuts. Then chill & let age. This is old recipe & I assume one could use milk chocolate chips instead of the Hershey bars. Could easily be cut in half. ... Have more.

We have a place here in town that sells those tins in many different sizes. If you want you can take one of the cans you have gotten from them and they just fill the can with the flavor of your choice and only pay for the popcorn. Their caramel popcorn is to live for.

I am so sorry. Just saw this posted on another page.

Every Year my mom would make a ornament for us. The one year she made from the colored or white satin balls, taking a pix cutting it out in a circle. Then taking trim & beads around the pix, then all over the ball. In 1968 went sent Mike a small tree, with pix of his family and my family wired to the tree. He got it 8 days before christmas. He loved that tree and told everyone about it. Told who everyone was. When he was KIA in Feb 69, the tree came home with his other things. Think maybe that is why I loved the pix ornament. He and I were to be married. Got my ring on my grad from high school, 67.