The following are things I’ve felt have really enhanced my chosen role. Granted I am a bit of a type A, and doing many of these things could be deemed unnecessary , and doing all of them like I do is probably ridiculous. But pick one that really does cut a corner for you, and then maybe you’ll also think to try one that’ s new. I worry that some may be too obvious. I only know that no one told me, so there’s gotta be someone out there who doesn’t know. Of course there were no scientific trials, and I was only deciding their safety by my standards. Try at your own risk!
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February 4, 2010
Jars O'Love
Valentine’s day is coming up. Mostly it is one of those holidays I hate. Isn’t purely commercial? If you are not romantically involved, the day makes you feel like crap. If you are, you feel pressured. So, I say we fight back. Don’t buy the cards, the chocolates, the flowers. Isn’t it all supposed to be about love, about your heart, anyway? Does your valentine have to be only a boyfriend or girlfriend? Can it be a friend? A neighbor? A teacher? The day should celebrate anyone that you care for. Let them know you appreciate them.
I got a jar o’ love, and I LOVED IT!
First, get a glass jar. Decorate the outside any way you want, or leave it plain. My boys painted them with puffy paints, and stickers. Fill it layer by layer with the ingredients of your someone’s favorite cookie recipe. Obviously, only the dry ingredients like flour, sugar, etc. Pre measure and pre sift them. The end result should look like those layered sand sculptures. Once you screw on the lid, you can leave that plain or decorate it as well. A good idea is to put a scrap of material on top secured with a rubber band. Make a card, and on one side print the entire recipe.
For your boyfriend? Show up with some milk, and start baking. Your Mom? You know she has the other ingredients in her fridge….most people do, and appreciate the rest of the recipe ready to go. Your friend? It’s easy, and a blast to chat while cooking and eating. Someone just moved into the neighborhood? Send one over as a welcome. They make good gifts for teachers, too.
Everybody loves cookies.
