I am back!!!!

I sure have missed not being able to post! Sunday afternoon my desktop computer quit working (had a storm but it was unplugged before the big one hit) so ran and got a laptop. I got back onto the internet about 10 p.m. and put 2 post out there to go out at 12:07 am and that has been the last ones that I have been able to get on. I posted questions to Google and haven't received answers. Called the techs tonight thru my internet service and they messed with it and said the Internet Explorer 9 doesn't seem to work with it so they fixed me up. SO HAPPY :) :)

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Popcorn Ball Snowman

There are several recipes out there for popcorn balls. From sweet to pizza flavored etc....

Make a snowman with 3 different size of balls in different flavors stacked together and wrapped in plastic wrap and give as a gift. Put on a face and buttons with candies or peppers etc.....

Shrimp & Crabmeat Spread

8-oz pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing

4 1/2 oz, can salad shrimp, drained

1/3 cup onions, chopped

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

6 oz. package crab meat, drained

Combine cream cheese and salad dressing in a serving bowl, mix until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours. Serve with assorted crackers. Makes 2 cups.

CIJ Day 3 Recipe

Ranch Potato Skins

4 baked potatoes, halved
1/4 cup sour cream
1 0z. packet ranch dressing mix
Cheddar cheese, shredded

Scoop out potatoes and combine cooked potatoes with sour cream and dressing mix, Fill potato skins with this mixture and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake in an 8X8" dish for 12 to 15 minutes at 375.

Can add your own favorite toppings. Bacon bits, onions, tomatoes

CIJ Day #3 Craft

I brought these at a craft show last year. They are the mini cookie cutters with rick rack put along the edge and with a bow and rose on the angel one.

CIJ Day #2 Craft Symbols of the Season

Glass ornaments are decoupaged with with the traditional symbols. Put the meaning on the back of the tag.

Messengers from heaven, angels bring GUIDANCE for our lives.

Santa, the children's friend, bears wishes of GOOD WILL to all.

The image of a rabbit brings HOPE for a bright future and a happy home.

A bird inspires JOY, both during the Christmas season and throughout the year.

Filled to overflowing, a fruit basket symbolizes GENEROSITY and kindness.

Pine cones remind us to be thankful for times of peace and PLENTY.