Super Easy Candy Bars

We were wanting something sweet and easier than a cake a couple days ago, so I stuck together what I had handy sitting around the kitchen....other than the cats, I mean....

I melted about seven or so caramels in the microwave, then a handfull of chocolate chips. While the chocolate chips were melting I stirred peanuts (shelled) into the caramels, until I couldn't fit any more in. Then I stirred the chocolate really well, to take out any lumps or unmelted bits. I rolled the peanut/caramel part into logs and dipped them in the chocolate, then laid them on waxed paper to harden. They were AMAZINGLY So good....and simple, just about five minutes total working time, then how long they took to harden...I didn't notice how long it was, but I think it was about half-an-hour.

Another thing...I think I've mentioned this blog on here before, Econobusters ....just thought I'd mention it again. ; ) There was a brownie recipe from them in a magazine I'd like to post, and thought I'd better mention their names again before I do. LOL (I won't type it out today, though.)

FRESH BREAD!

Is there anything better than fresh bread?! I LOVE fresh bread, still warm...yum!

I've been making a simple flat bread recipe this past week...my DH wanted some bread and I was in a hurry, so I made flat bread for him and he loved it so much he's wanted it almost every day since. lol It's super easy, flour (I use half white and half wheat), cut in a bit of butter, sprinkle in a pinch of salt, add water and stir. When it's mixed, knead it a minute, break off pieces and flatten, then fry it....because I LOVE me some butter, I fry it in more butter. lol

But,here is a blog about bread baking, and I'm sure they've got better ideas and know LOTS more about bread than I do. lol Probably have more detailed recipes, too. ; )

Repurposed Chess Set

I LOVE this chess set!

I also love the idea of repurposing cast-off items.

Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of imagination. lol The chess set idea came from the internet, like most good ideas. ; ) (I did create this one, though. I just happened to have lots of little people around waiting to be used for something. lol)

BUT, maybe *you* have imagination...lots of ideas for repurposing junk...I'd love to hear about it if you do! If you're like me, though, and can't think of anything until you see it done then say, "What a good idea! Why couldn't I think of anything like that?!?" here is a blog FULL of good ideas! : )

Happy recycling!

Plarn? (AKA Recycling Plastic Grocery Bags)

I don't know how to crochet, but if I ever learn this will be one of my first projects!

First, you make your "Plarn"~ plastic yarn.

Then you crochet it into cute bags.

Even shopping bags!

Doormats too!

Someday, I'll have to learn how to do that. : )

I can't post!

I fell yesterday, and I've injured my right wrist which makes it almost impossible to type. I *really* want to search for fascinating, interesting blogs or websites to share, but I can't type well enough to do it.

SO, since I *really* want there to be something new here, I'll share a blog from my list of favorites....

The Pioneer Woman Cooks!

I just LOVE those blogs with pictures of the food as it's being prepared. I just forget to make them myself. lol

ANOTHER cool Blog!!!

SO COOL!

I just now came across it (yes, I'm spending Christmas night browsing blogs, lol) and the recipes are looking SO good! I've already copied the one for Vanilla Caramels ...I didn't know caramels could be homemade! : ) I can't wait to try!