JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

Here are a few things I LOVE that I have found this year for Halloween.  They are creative and wonderful!  You can click on all the images to discover how to make them! Mumified Oreos!  From, how does she? Trick-or-Treat Topiaries from Crafty Sisters.  I want to make these with the kids! This is Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse from Glorious Treats!  Wow!  A sweet dessert for a Halloween Party!   These cookies are AMAZING!  They are also from Glorious Treats! These are fun Witch Hats Cupcake Liners from Half Baked. Edible Details makes these cute cup cake toppers! Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats.  This Tootsie Roll stem is great. This is an Aqua and Orange Halloween Monster Brunch from Hostess with the Mostess. Great colors! I like the popcorn and candy corn idea too! Hay Bales are a great accent for a Halloween Party too!  These cookies are from The Cookie Jar . These are FUN signs from ...

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I asked Lond if I could have a good morning hug?  He wanted to but he said real serious, "Yeah mom, but.... don't pick me up,  I have guns!"

Vegetable Chop & Measure A well spent $29.95! I like to make a crock pot meal for our Monday night dinner.  It seems Monday's have enough hassle without dinner so I try to keep that simple.  Here is a really delicious potato soup from Fix It and Forget It called No-Fuss Potato Soup.  I have made it enough times that I have my own variation now.  I will share both mine and the original.  One hint to a great soup is finely chopped vegetables, for this I use my chopper from Williams Sonoma .  It's a great time saver!  Enjoy! 6 cups diced peeled potatoes 5 cups water (I ALWAYS use chicken stock, the kind that comes in a box.  It makes your soup tasty!) 2 cups diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery (I use 2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped carrots (I use 2 cups) 1/4 cup margarine, or butter 4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules (I omit this b/c I use chicken stock) 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 12-oz can evaporated milk (I omit this to...

Writing is a release for May. It is a natural way for her to communicate all her emotions, thoughts and ideas. It is one of her best ways of expressing herself. Monday night I went to Bible Study and she left this note for me on my computer. It is really sweet. We find notes all over our house from her.  When she is mad she lets us know and apologizes in notes. She gives gifts to her brothers and always attaches a note, for example, she and London each got a back scratcher from the allergist. London was distraught when his broke. A few hours later May wrapped hers up with a note attached to it for London. The note explained she wanted him to have hers because, she did not need it and she loved him. Her notes warm our hearts and sometimes make our days.  With her permission, I am going to occasionally share, 'Letters from May'.  Inside the heart and mind of an 8 year old. Hi mommy I am probably at School but I love you no matter what. Love, ...

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins 2 Spice Cake Mixes 1 30-oz can pumpkin 1 12-oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips Pre-Heat your oven to 350 degrees. All you do is add all 3 ingredients to a bowl and mix. (that’s it, you don’t need to add anything else) Scoop mixture into lined muffin tins.  Yields 36. They do not rise very much so fill the liners up. I have a medium scoop and I LOVE it. It worked great for this project. How they look going in is how they will look going out. Try a scoop. It’s makes them even more delicious looking.   Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Leftovers (well not at my house) but if you have them freeze them. These muffins are a great idea to add to a lunch or a snack on the run.  My kids devoured these! I liked them too but I added salt to mine. That’s strange, but I enjoyed them more?!? Recipe from  http://www.ourbestbites.com/

I am so thankful to have a few sweet friends that I met through our kids elementary school.  It is always nice to see a friendly face.  I am thankful these ladies are in my life!  We had a little Birthday Breakfast for Aimee!  Look at that amazing cake from Indulge Bakery.  It was incredible!  Happy Happy Happy Birthday Aimee!!!  FRIENDS! The Birthday Girl is GLOWING!  Aimee you are adorable!  Make a WISH.