Yes, I know it's not yet been Thanksgiving yet but....

"Pati Jinich - Mac-N-Cheese Mexicano" (Watch on YouTube)

How to make a fish bowl snowman. Click here for a full DIY directions and list of supplies:
http://www.smartschoolhouse.com/diy-crafts/fish-bowl-snowman

For this craft, you will need:

3 different sized fish bowls that stack. I got these at Michael’s, but I’ve seen smaller versions at the dollar store!
Snow village pieces. Even though it’s not even Halloween yet, every craft store has allllll of their Christmas supplies out right now, including everything you’d need to create a little snow village. Or, you can always pick them out online (like these).
1 bag of fake snow. Have no fear, any craft store will have this too. One bag goes a long way!
2 sheets of black craft foam
scissors
Christmas ribbon for around the snowman’s top hat
Glue gun

Directions:

Put a little fake snow at the bottom of each bowl.
Arrange your various snow village pieces to make a special scene! I found a small house at Michaels, so I placed a flameless candle inside of it. I absolutely LOVE the warmth it gives to our fish bowl snowman. Plus, it’s so gorgeous at night. Well, I might keep it on during the day too:) I can’t get enough!
To make the snowman’s top hat, you will need to trace a circle in the black craft foam that is slightly larger than the opening of your smallest fish bowl on top. I used a round Tupperware lid as a guide! Use a bowl or anything around your house to do this. Next, determine how tall the hat needs to be on top of the circle base you cut. Using the black craft foam, cut a rectangle that rolls into a cylinder. Hot glue the edges of the rectangle together to make a cylinder. Next, cut a small circle out and glue it to the top of the hat. Finally, embellish the top hat with some Christmas ribbon!

For this project, you will need

Paper plates
Wooden dowel (from the craft store)
Cellophane
Ribbon
Green and red paint plush paint brushes
Scissors
Hot glue gun (or tacky glue for kids)

Directions:
(inspired by this version)

Paint various lollipop designs on the back of 2 paper plates (or one paper plate if the back of the lollipops will be hidden wherever you display them).
Let them dry.
Cut two small squares out of each paper plate as seen in the video.
Glue the paper plates together, making a hole for the dowel to be inserted.
Once dry, insert the wooden dowel.
Wrap cellophane around the paper plates and tie a ribbon around them (this keeps them attached to the dowel).

FB3X Drabble Cascade #185 - 'fool'

FB3X Drabble Cascades

Welcome to the FB3X Drabble Cascade, a weekly blog hop where we want you to share your drabbles, or flash fiction inspired by our word of the week. To join in, just post your piece to your blog/social media/website and add your link to the list with Title (Rating, Genre), e.g. A Little Bit of Fun (PG, Science Fiction) and then to perpetuate the cascade, add the list code to the bottom of your post :)

Title: Who’s Fooling Who? (Fantasy, PG, Newt)
prior Andy & Simon drabbles
Author: charisstoma
Word count: 100



“Plat-ty idot. Notta good per-thon.”

Andy stopped and looked around for the small person, who in his opinion was much too young to be acquainted with the word idiot. His attention sharpened when it was Newt’s voice that responded.

“Bad word. You say bad word.”

“Not. Hear VT.”

Newt was shaking his head sadly. “Grow-up bad word. Naughty.”

“Platty take toy.”

“Splain Platty. Ask back. It yours.”

Andy was so proud and then he heard, “Daddies hav toys too. They go brrrrrrrooooom brrrrrrooooom and Daddy say bad words, then kiss Daddy Sye.”

His friend nodded, “My too. Big boy toys.”



ahem ( link )

Photo - I blame Meridae

Newt's spit bath


Newt



We heard you hissed our friend.



This.

Hygge

http://www.visitdenmark.com/danish-meaning-hygge
The art of Danish hygge

Hard to explain and even harder to pronounce, the Danish word 'hygge' (pronounced 'hooga') translates roughly to 'cosiness'.



http://hyggehouse.com/hygge

Hygge (pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word that is a feeling or mood that comes taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, every day things more meaningful, beautiful or special. Whether it’s making coffee a verb by creating a ritual of making it then lingering over a cup to a cosy evening in with friends to the simple act of lighting a candle with every meal. Hygge is being aware of a good moment whether it’s simple or special.
Some refer to hygge as an “art of creating intimacy” (either with yourself, friends and your home). While there’s no one English word to describe hygge, several can be used interchangeably to describe the idea of hygge such as cosiness, charm, happiness, security, familiarity, comfort, reassurance, kinship, and simpleness.

Technology and modern day busy-ness has removed so many of us from ourselves, our homes and ordinary tasks, making them feel as though these things are chores, have no meaning/importance or are too time-consuming so they’re skipped or not enjoyed. It’s stopped us from being authentic and conscious of how we live and interact. Hygge is about celebrating reality and being present and transforming the ordinary into a moment to recognise instead.

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We don't have to look to outerspace

Tentacle sex anyone?


http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/see-the-weird-and-fascinating-deepsea-creatures-that-live-in-constant-darkness?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=atlas-page


This juvenile glass squid (Bathothauma lyromma) haunts the waters with stalked, bulbous eyes and two short arms. Like many glass squids, members of this species contain light-emitting organs on their lower surfaces, which are used to fool predators and obscure the silhouette of their eyes.

Impossible Pie

Impossible Pie
http://cookyourfood1.blogspot.com/2016/10/impossible-pie.html


All the ingredients are mixed together and poured into a pie tin, but when it cooks it forms its own crust with filling!!

This has a coconut vanilla taste like a coconut cream pie.

Ingredients:

2 cups milk
1 cup shredded coconut
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
7 Tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Directions:
Put the milk, coconut, eggs, vanilla, flour, butter and
sugar in bowl and Mix WELL.
Pour into a greased and floured pie plate.
Sprinkle nutmeg and a little extra coconut over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven, let it cool down.. Refrigerate till nice and cold.

Cork Christmas Trees

This is such a fun idea! Cork Christmas Trees!
You can buy bulk corks cheap HERE---->http://amzn.to/2fnPY93
Corks in bulk
Who wants to come over and make these with us???!

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Picture Source: Crafty Morning

Dragon?

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Published on Oct 16, 2016
A man in China took footage of this giant mysterious flying creature that was spotted near the border of Laos. Many theories have emerged with some claiming the creature is a real dragon that was caught on tape and others saying it provides evidence that pterodactyls still exist. Is this a dragon or a pterodactyl caught on tape?
http://boredomtherapy.com/dragon-pterodactyl/?shr=true&as=6a23842517119660600&bdk=a6a23842517119660600

Trimming your nails takes on a whole other meaning.

Bedroom fetish usage

Crock Pot Taco Soup

Crock Pot Taco Soup



Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 can light red kidney beans, undrained
1 can pinto beans, undrained
1 small package frozen corn
1 envelope dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
1 envelope dry Taco Seasoning
1 small onion, chopped

Garnishes:

shredded cheese
sour cream
tortilla or corn chips

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients, except chips, cheese and sour cream in crock pot.
2. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours.
3. Garnish individual servings with chips, cheese and sour cream if desired.