Borax Crystals

Hey Everyone!!  I know I've been rather MIA lately. And for that, I'm SOO sorry.  Things have been crazy busy and are finally starting to dwindle down.  If there is such a thing as that with 3 little ones.  Anyways, I wanted to share with you all one of my Christmas projects this year.  A few people got them from us as gifts. Munchkin's preschool teacher liked it so much, that I will be going into the class in a couple of weeks to help them make some!  These wonderful things I speak of are Borax Crystal Ornaments.  Here is one that I did that was displayed on my friend's Christmas Tree!!  The picture here shows it unfinished as I attached so white ribbon to it with the hot glue gun.  So, lets get started!!

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

So, tis the season to be merry and bright, right?  oh who am i kidding?  tis the season to pull my hair out and bake myself to oblivion!  HAHA  This year, I think I baked more than I ever have!  what have I gotten myself into?  This cookie, was my last to go in the tin for the boys' teachers.  and boy, was it the cookie that broke the camel's back!  seriously!!  lol  Looking at it and reading the directions, seemed sooo easy.  actually making it, a whole other story!!!  LOL  But, what matters most to me, is that they taste AMAZING!  even if the candy canes have some shape issues!  lol