Still Picking up the Pennies

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Even though yesterday was a day of leisure, I had a lot to do. It is time for the church's annual pie social. I made pistachio cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake and a banana cream cheesecake. Fool proof Cheesecake(If I can do it,you can!) 1 graham pie crust 1 cool whip 8oz cream cheese(softened) 1 small box jello 1 splash of cold milk In mixing bowl mix everything but pie crust, mix until it looks pretty smooth. Dump into pie crust. Chill until firm. Enjoy! After making 3 pies, we headed to a nearby bigger city to enjoy water, warm water. While the boys enjoyed the pool, I enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Then we headed to Perkins for dinner. Kids eat free on Saturday nights. After a nice dinner we went to MooseWood for a walk through the haunted bog. It was very fun, the boys did jump out of their skins once or twice. What a nice day.

I know as soon as most people read EdenFanatasys - The Adult Toy Store their minds go right into the gutter. Yes, they do sell adult toys , but they also do sell things that are not that noddy, per say! EdenFanatasys carries a wide variety of candles and massage oils. I was sent a Aromatherapy Candle - in "geranium" scent. The candle comes in a very pretty tin, that is just the right size for gift giving or traveling tucked away in a suit case. The candle burns evenly and steady with out flickering. I did not really care for the geranium scent too much. My husband also did not care for the scent.

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I am so excited to post a cake photo, as it has been far too long. This is something I made at work over the past two days. I am so happy the way this turned out. I cannot wait until tommorrow morning to hear all the comments.

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The weather here in the UP of MI sure has taken a drastic change. It went from being in the high 70s last week to being just over freezing. So with the change of weather is a change in cooking. Lets start with baking, I made this and a few more just like it at work today. I was pretty disappointed when I cut it opened to find such huge air pockets. The other day I pulled a huge package of chicken wings from the freezer that I bought on a HUGE sale. I am a very squeamish person when it comes to cooking chicken on the bone. For the record, DH thought I would just see the chicken juice and pitch it all in the trash, but NO, I am on a BIGGGG frugal mission lately. Throwing the chicken in the trash pail would be like throwing money down the drain. I turned the crock pot on high, sprayed it with cooking spray and dumped the entire package in and let it be for about 4 hours. The children kept asking what the yummy smell was. They each ate three entire wings; and that was after dinner

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We are doing really well, busy but OMG busy! I am working in the kitchen, I still love my job, and wish it was more then just the 14 week semester. I love that gals that I work with, BUT there is a new girl this year and she is causing a LOT of turmoil. I think she will not be around for long. I have gotten over time for the past couple of weeks emoticon David's job is still ok, loads and loads of over time. We just ordered 5 cord of wood and propane and have the $$ to pay for it, which you know is a plus. All we need now is new tires for the truck and we will be set for the winter. Joel is active in band this year and loving it. He even had fun at the mandatory fundraiser last weekend. They are selling fruit now. He seems to be enjoying 6th grade. He has learned to stand up to his best friend that is a PITA. Also starting to hang out with other boys, which I am very thankful for. Noah is still a struggling reader, but enjoying the extra help Ms. P gives him everyday. She is

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