Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Snickerdoodles

Photo by Naylor Made Photography
Rolled in cinnamon and sugar, baked until crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, these cookies bring a sense of warmth and happiness. I've been known to call them "boy bait" 'cause I've never met a man who could resist them.

SNICKERDOODLES

1 cup soft shortening (part butter)
1 ½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 ¾ cup flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
¼ tsp. salt
Heat oven to 400. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Blend all dry ingredients; stir in.
Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. (These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out.) Makes about 5 dozen 2” cookies.

Double the recipe and put half the dough in a quart-size freezer bag. When things get crazy during the holidays or your kids pull an "Oh-by-the-way-I-need-cookies-for-school-tomorrow!" you will be all set!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

How to Avoid a Zombie Apocalypse!!!

A friend of mine said based on what she saw in the news and posted on social media a zombie apocalypse is imminent!! The news is full of the worst of mankind: bombings; riots; and, intolerance of every kind. Then there is the election! I can't EVEN!We don't need zombies to finish off civilization. We are doing a pretty good job all by ourselves.

The only way to avoid a Zombie Apocalypse and beat evil is cover each other in love.A random act of kindness is a seed of love. Just a small thing, planted one at a time.

One of my favorite things to do is to pay for the food of the car behind me in a drive-through. It brings me so much joy and excitement, I've been known to drive off without my food.

If I change my mind about purchasing an item, I return it to the shelf or give it to a clerk. I return my shopping cart to the bin and sometimes, stray carts as well. When shopping I place fallen clothing to the hanger. No one knows about this small deed, but I get a rush knowing I made some clerk's day a little easier. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Peter said: "I make the Master proud of me by being a good citizen. I respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God's emissaries for keeping order. It is God's will that by doing good, I might cure the ignorance of the fools who think I'm a danger to society. I exercise my freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. I treat everyone I meet with dignity. I love my spiritual family, revere God, and respect the government. 1 Peter 2:13-17 (The Message)

Leave me a message here or on Facebook and let me know if you found a way to be randomly kind. I promise it will bring you joy.

Here are some other suggestions which I found at www.daretobeanangel.com:

angelmini.gifCompliment a stranger sincerely
angelmini.gifWrite a thank you note to someone
angelmini.gifLook around you that can be fixed up, picked up, or attended ie, put shopping carts up, pick up some trash laying around, pick up something that has fallen over
angelmini.gifGive a lottery ticket to a stranger
angelmini.gifSend handmade cards or a letter to someone you care for
angelmini.gifWrite a note to management or someone who has treated you nice while doing their job (waiter, clerk, sales person...ect.)
angelmini.gifwhen you go somewhere to get or do something, ask someone around you if you can pick up, drop off or do something for them while you do
angelmini.gifCut coupons out and leave them at the grocer register for others
angelmini.gifCut an article out of the newspaper that would interest a friend and mail it to them.

angelmini.gifPut together a writing kit with stationery, envelopes and stamps, pen and give to hospital/nursing home
angelmini.gifPut a comment on someone's webpage that you really like...... let them know you enjoy it
angelmini.gifSend a card to someone in the military overseas
angelmini.gifStart a conversation up with a co-worker that you don't know
angelmini.gifLeave something cheery or nice for all your co-workers (in spring bag of seeds, fun post-its, fun office supplies
angelmini.gifPut change in a row of vending machines
angelmini.gifVisit a nursing home. Spend time visiting with someone who doesn't get visitors
angelmini.gifPut something you no longer need on Craig's list free spot for your area
angelmini.gifLeave something for someone at an area where it most might be used, (book in reading area, umbrella near door on rainy day)
angelmini.gifLeave a book you have already finished somewhere for someone else to read.
angelmini.gifDrop off a toy or game at a hospital
angelmini.gifDrop off a toy or game at a homeless shelter.
angelmini.gifAt post office leave some extra stamps at the stamp machine.
angelmini.gifSend a picture you have taken which includes a friend and send it to them with a note remembering when it was taken
angelmini.gifBuy a phone card and give to a homeless shelter for them to give to someone.
angelmini.gifOpen the phone book, pick a name, and send them something (movie tickets, thank you card, you are appreciated card, book, etc.) anonymously.
angelmini.gifTake flowers to a hospital ward and give them to someone who hasn't had any visitors.
angelmini.gifTake some cake, chocolates, flowers etc. to the neighbors, or a senior citizen nearby
angelmini.gifSend someone a small gift anonymously


angelmini.gifDonate one hour of your time if you offer a service for a living, or one product, or one seminar, or one class, or just one of whatever it is that you do as a gift to someone else.
angelmini.gifInvite someone who is alone over for dinner.
angelmini.gifShare a comic strip or something funny with someone else.
angelmini.gifLeave a chocolate for a co-worker.
angelmini.gifwrite a note, send a e-greeting "just to say hello" to someone who might need a pick me up
angelmini.gifVisit hospitals with smiles, treats and friendly conversation for patients.
angelmini.gifSend a thank you to the employees at a hospital, or anywhere else that a cheerful thank might add a smile
angelmini.gifPut a quarter in a parking meter that has expired
angelmini.gifWrite a thank-you note to a person from your past who has made a difference in your life.
angelmini.gifDrop off a plant, flowers or apple pie at a public service organization or your neighbors house.
angelmini.gifSend someone an animated greeting card on the internet.
angelmini.gifWrite a note to the boss of someone who has helped you, praising the employee.
angelmini.gifDrop off teddy bear to police department to give to traumatized children
angelmini.gifDrop a few coins in an area where children play, where they can easily find them.
angelmini.gifCopy a favorite recipe and give it to someone
angelmini.gifBuy a copy of your favorite book and donate it to your local library or hospital
angelmini.gifWrite letters of appreciation to groups who are helping the community, the environment, etc.
angelmini.gifSend a card to a friend or relative you haven't seen for some time. Include a photo of yourself and/or your family.
angelmini.gifMake a point of introducing yourself to someone you see all of the time but never say hello to.
angelmini.gifSend an anonymous scratch card, lottery or theater ticket to someone you know - or a gift voucher, a funny card, a chocolate bar, or whatever you feel they would enjoy
angelmini.gifIf you know someone who is having a hard time financially, pop a $5, $10 or $20 note in an envelope, disguise your writing or type the envelope, and post it to them.
angelmini.gifOffer to baby sit
angelmini.gifDonate clothes to Salvation Army.
angelmini.gifPut change in a charity change bottle
angelmini.gifBring cookies or some snack to work for office
angelmini.gifDrop off cookies at a random establishment


I challenge you to conquer the darkness of this world by spreading the light of love.