Arts and Crafts

Do anyone do any particular Arts or Crafts? If so what kind do you do? Do you sew, draw,crochet, knit? What is your talent? :)

Frugal Sweet Potato Casserole

Frugal Sweet Potato Casserole

4 medium Sweet potatoes or -- yams (about 2 lb)

1/4 c. Packed brown sugar

1/4 c. Butter

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 Can (8 oz) crushed -- pineapple

1 tbsp. Packed brown sugar

1 tbsp. Butter

1 tsp. Water

1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg

1 1/2 c.s Miniature marshmallows

1/4 c. Chopped pecans

1. Wash sweet potatoes. Prick each 2 or 3 times with fork to allow steam to escape. Arrange in oven at least 1 inch apart. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until fork-tender, 8 to 10 mins. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

2. Peel and slice potatoes. Place in 2-qt. casserole. Add 1/4 c. butter and the salt. Mash until no lumps remain. Combine in pineapple. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 2 minutes. Stir and set aside.

3. Place 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tbsp. butter, the water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until butter is melted, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after half the time. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Top sweet potato mixture with marshmallows. Microwave at HIGH (100 % until the marshmallows are melted and potatoes are heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I participated in a Valentine's Day swap and here are the cards I received!



How was your Valentine's Day? Did you exchange cards with anyone?

Your Favorite

I found myself watching American Idol last night. I still don't consider myself a fan. I was only watching because Lost was a repeat from last week's episode. Are you a fan? How long have you been watching the show? Do you already have a favorite or two this year?

I thought the following were really good:

Card Making?

I am inspired to dabble in homemade card making! A friend of ours made her own birth announcements and they are the cutest! I took a pic of the beautifully handmade card with my webcam to share with all of you:



I found a few card making starter kits but I am looking for suggestions from you! What do you suggest I start with? Remember, I am a rookie, plus I am not that creative!

I figure this would be a great hobby to try, consider I love writing letters! It would be nice to be able to send my pen pals homemade cards too.