Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
My kids love marshmallows, but it’s way too hot in Georgia to think about starting the fire pit. A fun alternative to s’mores any day of the week is marshmallow pops. Remember back in June when I shared cake pops? Well, I had plenty of lollipop sticks and melting chocolate–marshmallow pops were a perfect creation. The above photo shows the nice ‘clean’ marshmallow pops before an unnamed child shook the freezer bags thus coating the pristine white of the marshmallows {Read More}
Here are two simple Christmas cookie recipes you can make in a snap! Either of these would be wonderful to take to a Cookie Exchange party. Microwave Divinity 2 ½ cups sugar ½ cups water 2 egg whites 1 cup chopped pecans ½ cups light corn syrup 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla In a microwave safe 3 quart container combine sugar, syrup, water and salt. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir and microwave again for 8 to 10 {Read More}
Chocolate melting spoons paired with a coffee mug and a hot cocoa mix make a nice gift for friends and teachers. To make, purchase heavy-duty plastic spoons. Party City has a wide variety of colors such as gold, silver, red, and green in packs of 50 for around $4. Purchase melting bark (dark or white chocolate) at Wal-Mart on the baking aisle for $1.76 a block (will make approximately 20 spoons). Plastic lollipop bags are available at any craft store {Read More}
Jill Hamilton We love to make chocolate-dipped candy cane cocoa dippers. They are easy to make and fun to hold onto while stirring hot cocoa. Just melt some chocolate in a double boiler, take some unwrapped candy canes (large ones work best). Hold onto the curved end and dip the straight part of the cane into the chocolate and hang to dry. I bundle them into groups of two, three, or more and wrap in candy cello bags tied with {Read More}
Let neighbors and friends know what a blessing they are to you with a decadent caramel apple. Sold in stores for $10 or more, they are quite inexpensive to make–only about $1.50 each. Best of all–no cooking is required! The key to making the apples is to use the pre-made caramel sheets found in the produce section of the grocery store. For longer shelf life, use hard tart apples such as Granny Smith or a Washington apple. Wash and dry {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
