Sassy Silver Sisters

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

***UPDATED 1/27/24*** During the winter months, you may find yourself feeling down. To top it off we have illness isolation to deal with. Seasonal sadness can often creep in during this time of year. While these feelings may be hard to dismiss, it's important to remember that every day is truly a blessing! Here are some helpful hints to get you through the winter: Brighten Your Home  - The vitamin D from natural light can help to improve your mood. Make it a daily routine to open your window coverings including blinds and curtains. If you still feel like you're lacking natural light, getting vitamin D firsthand by heading outdoors can also help - just make sure to dress warm! Look Ahead to an Event  - Whether you're looking forward to something it can help to create feelings of excitement. If you can't think of something to look forward to, then create something! It might be redecorating a room or getting together with someone where you can social distance. Stick to a S

When it comes to sales, I'm all about it. Every month of the year there are deals from linens to cars. If you are thinking about making a big purchase, here is a monthly guide to save big bucks. JANUARY - Bedding, Carpeting, Computer monitors, Cookware, Houses and condos, Furniture, Linens, Swimwear, Toys, Fitness equipment, Tax filing software, Winter clothes, Holiday decor    DO NOT BUY IN JANUARY - Gym memberships, Video Game Consoles, Smartphones, Laptops FEBRUARY - Electronics, Humidifiers, TVs, Home theaters, Winter related items    DO NOT BUY IN FEBRUARY - Cruises, Luggage, Android phones MARCH - Digital cameras, Small electronics, Smartphones, Cruises (maybe not the best decision for this year), Luggage, Winter Sports Gear    DO NOT BUY IN MARCH -  Android phones, Spring apparel, Gym Memberships, Lingerie APRIL - Computers, Lawnmowers, Spring apparel, Jewelry, Vacuum cleaners    DO NOT BUY IN APRIL - Summer apparel, Large Appliances, Grills, Mattresses MAY - Athlet

***UPDATED 1/6/23*** In January, National Oatmeal Month declares it’s possible to create healthy changes with this grain. Celebrate all month long by incorporating oatmeal in your breakfast and snacks.  Do you love oatmeal as much as I do? I think oatmeal is underrated. You can do so much with it besides eating it in a bowl. You can make yummy granola, and muffins, add them to smoothies, and a multitude of other delicious food items. It's not only good to eat, you can make a face mask, and add it to a bath to relieve itchy skin. I found 10 recipes that are not only delicious but good for you. All these recipes come from Delish . You can subscribe to Delish $3 a month or $20 annually . They have some wonderful recipes.  Tropical Oatmeal with Coconut and Mango   Cooking the oatmeal in coconut milk gives this bowl a subtly sweet flavor and extra-creamy texture. Topped with mango and toasted coconut flakes, each bite gets you one step closer to the Tropics. Caramel Apple Pie Oatmeal Ye

First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2020 was a challenging year and we hope that 2021 will be better and that we can get to more of our normal life. Sad to say, this may be our new normal for a while. Oh well, let's talk about something we all love to talk about and that's food! We LOVE Chick-fil-A! Did you know that their most delicious special sauce was invented by the owner of our local Fredericksburg CFA restaurant? Indeed it was and you can read about it here  Serendipitous sauce the chick-fil-a sauce story . It's a great story!! I don’t get to CFA as often as I would like. I keep their sauce on hand but when it runs out, oh my, what shall we do. We found out that Walmart has a Great Value Chicken Dipping Sauce that rivals CFA Sauce . My daughter decided to try a taste test and I was in. Here’s what we found out: First off, my daughter put the two sauces in separate bowls and marked them A & B. I was supposed to guess by looking & tasting which one was which. I knew r

We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to 2021. Hopefully, the next year will bring us good health and happiness.  This post is all about that crockpot we have that rarely gets used. I honestly use mine quite often especially when I have a busy day coming up. Here are just a few of my favorite crockpot soup recipes that you may like to try in the near future. Winter is here and soup is comfort food, in my opinion. First up is an all-time favorite... CrockPot Creamy Chicken and Rice soup. This recipe comes from Jamie Cooks It Up. Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup Time: 10 min prep + 6-8 hours cooking Yield: 10 servings Recipe from Jamie Cooks It Up! 1 C carrots, chopped 1 C celery, chopped 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 10 C water 8 chicken bullion cubes (or 8 t bullion granules) salt and pepper 1 t parsley 1 bay leaf 1 t thyme 2 chicken breasts 2 chicken thighs 1 C rice (I use long grain) 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1. Chop up 1 cup of carrots, on