Last year I shared a post about our family tradition of eating Ice Box Pudding on Christmas Eve. This year, I bring you a tradition my mom started for us--Christmas Morning Sticky Buns. To be honest, I have no clue what the real name of these tasty morning treats are. My mom found the recipe in a church cook book years ago. When she started making them every year for Christmas morning, they became known as Christmas Morning Sticky Buns in my family. Funny thing is, though, we eat them on Easter and Thanksgiving morning too!Below is the recipe of you want to try them with your family. Plan ahead though, these take time and are usually made the day before we eat them.1) In a large bowl, measure 1 1/2 cups of flour. Add 2 packages of dry yeast.2) In a saucepan, measure: 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp saltStirring constantly, heat until warm (120-130 degrees)3) Once warm, pour into the flour/yeast mixture4) Add 1 egg and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
SimplyFun®–Family Connections and Learning Through Play
How often do you play games with your family? Growing up, my family played games together all the time, especially around the holidays. My husband and I play games with our girls as often as we can too. It's fun to sit by the fire, "unplug" and have family time in the winter. In the summer, our air conditioned basement is the perfect place to unwind and play a game after a day of fun in the sun. SimplyFun® is a company that promotes family connections via game playing with your kids. They believe "play must be a priority for all families." Their mission statement says, "Play allows important human connections to take root, to grow, and to flourish. It allows us to share with each other...It relieves stress and creates joyful memories...Play keeps our families connected!" When SimplyFun® contacted us to do a review of some of their games, we jumped at the opportunity! After all, at Toys In The Dryer, we believe the same things they do. Our site is all about spending time … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Bunting
Some of you may remember my Bunny Bunting Banner I made last spring for Easter. If not be sure to HOP over and check it out (sorry, I couldn't help myself). I loved the way it turned out so much that I decided to make one for Christmas this year, except put a spin on it. Instead of using colorful paper (which you can still totally do) I decided to use Christmas colored fabrics and make little trees! I am SO excited with how it turned out and I thought I'd share it with you for a little inspiration as well.Gather enough fabric to make several trees. Cut and stitch them each, leaving the bottom open for turning right side out and for stuffing and adding the tree stump. *If your kids are good with scissors, they can help you cut the trees out.My least favorite part of sewing is making sure my corners (or points) are nice and precise. My grandma was a stickler for perfect sewing so I kind of feel like I would be letting her down if I gave it half of my effort. Using a small scissors or a … [Read more...]
