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La st year, Niagara Falls was the destination for my daughter and her familys vacation.  They also stepped into the Canada side of the falls. At some point, they found a big candy store that had freeze-dried candy.  They got all excited about that, but the freeze-dried candy is very expensive.  So, I came up with the idea to experiment with freeze-drying some candy for our granddaughter’s Christmas stockings. My assistant, Kayla, and I researched which candies are the best to freeze dry. My husband, Leroy, researched how long and what settings to use to freeze candy. And so, the experiment began. First, I did not buy a lot of each type of candy.  Most of them were theatre box candies for $1.25.  We did multiple tries of 5 trays at a time.  I did not take pictures of each kind.  These two trays are Sour Patch Gummies and Peach Rings.  Leroy and I watched a video about the Peach Rings, so we wanted to try those.  Well, these two did not turn...

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This craft is simply cute and only takes a few items to make. My grandson loved it when I gave it to him, he said "It's HALLOWEEN?"  I gave it to him the day we made it, he's only 4 years old and has no concept of time. But that made me happy that he loved it. Thanks Cathy for suggesting this craft. Here's what you will need: Marshmallows Mini Marshmallows White Chocolate Covered Pretzels Black Candy Melts Long Lollipop Sticks Toothpicks Clear Treat Bags String Hole Punch " No Bones About it " printable FREE to you our friends :) Instructions : Step 1:  Gather all your supplies to make these as quick as possible. Step 2:  Push the marshmallow onto the end of one of your lollipop sticks. Make the skeleton face with a toothpick and the black candy wafers on the marshmallow. Allow it to dry fully before continuing. The candy typically dries pretty quickly. Step 3:  Take  5 pretzels that you will layer on the stick to create the bones. Then push a mini marsh...

***Updated 4/29/23*** I've been thinking lately about what brings me joy. We all go through trials in our lives and I believe that during the struggle we can find a blessing and joy. Here are a few things that bring me JOY: My Lord as Savior is the foremost JOY in my life. If it wasn't for him giving me life and victory to fight the good fight, I don't know where I'd be today. Thank you, Lord!! My husband Jay, is my greatest earthly joy. He makes me laugh at the dumbest things and he keeps me grounded. He's a wonderful father, grandfather, and provider and he's the love of my life. I'm glad he found me! My children are a blessing and a joy, no matter how old they are, they will always be my babies. My grandchildren are just the icing on the cake with a big old JOY on top. I love them to the moon and back. What's the saying, "If I had known grandchildren were this much fun I would have had them first". My dog Baxter is a wo...

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We recently found a Valentine's craft to do for our grandkids and it looked like an easy one to create. The only problem we had was finding the little white sand shovels. Needless to say, we couldn't find them this time of year but we did find some inexpensive plastic shovels at Walmart for only $.94 that would work in a pinch. Kelly made the tags that she is offering to YOU for free. Just click the pdf file link below and print them on card stock paper. Supplies you will need: Small plastic shovel Walmart or Amazon ( if you keep this idea in mind for next year, grab some shovels at the Dollar Store when they are in season ) Clear plastic goodie bags  big enough for the shovel and treats. Ribbon  Assorted candies, treats I DIG YOU tag Directions: Simply just put the shovel in the bag, add the treats, tie on the tag with a ribbon, wire, or whatever you have on hand, and wrap a pretty bow. "VOILA" you have a simple yet lovely give to give to your sweetheart. Check out...