….It’s over

Yep, we survived another Halloween.  Despite not going shopping for costumes until Monday evening, we got what everyone wanted.  My littlest guy was ‘black spiderman’ aka. Venom.  My middle boy was Cpt. Jack Sparrow, complete with coffee beard (which itches incredibally bad, unfortunately).  And my oldest was a mix between the funny Scream character and the bad Scream character.  All in all it was a good night. 

We started at hubby’s work, where the entire night shift (approx 60 people) planned for their families to come in.  We left with about 3lbs. of candy in EACH of their bags.  Then it was time for the neighborhood trick-or-treating.  My little guy had enough after only about an hour…and still managed to bring home a TON of candy.  My middle guy stuck it out for about an hour and a half, brining in another TON of candy.  And my oldest, hung out for about 2 hours, racing around the neighborhood first with hubby, then with some of his friends…..also bringin home a TON of candy. 

Candy total=20lbs.

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Are you kidding me????  What am I supposed to do with 20lbs of candy????  My kids are lucky to get an occasional piece of candy or an ice cream cone after school.  Do you know how long it will take to get through 20lbs?  I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, and neither does hubby (good thing, or we’d gain 30 lbs each). 

So….what to do with all of the candy?

It was suggested by an acquaintance to save it, and put it into a pinata for the next childs birthday (many months away)…..good idea…might have to use it…but I’m a bit fearful that little hands will find their way into the stash far too often for my comfort….

Maybe I will make goodie bags?  Hmm…that’s not a bad idea….

Well…if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!  lol

Until next year……

New Recipe~Yummy!

My cousin is back in town, and we’re hanging out with him and his girlfriend.  Tonight, she made dinner for us, and boy was it good!  My entire family loved it and voted it to be ‘on the menu’  🙂  This recipe can be used for breakfast or dinner…

1 loaf of french bread (seasoned bread is yummy with this also!)

1 pkg. Sage Sausage (yes it must be Sage flavored)

1 egg

1/2c. milk

4-8oz shredded chese

Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat (making it crumbled).  While you are cooking, take the loaf of bread, slice it in half longways (making the bottom a little deeper than the top), and hollow it out, saving the pieces of bread in a medium mixing bowl.  When the sausage is cooked, drain the grease and put it in the bowl with the bread.  Add the egg, and about 1/2 of the cheese.  Mix.  Put 1/2 of the remaining cheese into the bottom of the bead.  Put the mixture on top of the cheese.  Sprinkle remaining cheese on the top of the mixture.   Cover with the top.  Brush with butter, wrap in aluminum foil and place in a 350 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes (long enough to warm through).

Remove from aluminum foil and broil for just a minute or two to crisp up the crust.

Slice and serve.

IF you have leftovers, wrap and store in fridge, and eat cold (or warm) in the morning for breakfast.

My husband, who is trying to work off his extra weight has affectionately named this Heaven and Hell.  He said it’s Heaven to eat but it will be Hell to work off!  Visit his blog (I’m sure he’ll have something humorous to say about this dinner.)

Idea Queen Tips Blog

Wow! This blog is awesome! The Idea Queen is full of money-saving tips, tricks, recipes and fun! I spent quite a bit of time just browsing through all of the wonderful ideas she has. I found a great recipe for homemade hair gel…yep..that’s right…homemade hair gel. I can’t wait to try it, I even have all of the ingredients in my cupboard! She has recipes for homemade bubble bath, school lunch recipes (to help minimize the boring same-ol’, same-ol’, and a healthy alternative to overprocessed lunch-in-a-packages), inexpensive Christmas crafts, chore lists, projects with magnets, and much, much more. I just can’t believe all of the information and great ideas she has! I know I will be stopping by frequently! If I could figure out how to work my blog properly, I would add her to my favorites, or blogroll….hmmm…I feel an upcoming project! LOL
Since Halloween is getting near, I thought I’d also share some of the pages the Idea Queen has for yummy treats, spongebob costumes, and pumpkin carving patterns. Be sure to check them out!
Thank you Idea Queen for your awesome ideas, and resources!