Back to School and Scentsy Giveaway!

     I am not sure about where you live but it is almost back to school time.  With Back to school comes stinky gym bags and stuff that end up in your car, wash room etc. My daughter-in-law sells Scentsy and she donated a "Lucky In Love" Scentsy travel tin for one of my blog readers to win.  Will you be Lucky in the contest and win the "Lucky In Love" travel tin.
      You might not even have one in school or you might homeschool like me or maybe you have an empty nest.  It doesn't really matter, all you have to do is tell me why you would like to win this tin for one entry. If you share this on your blog or facebook page I will give you two entries. If you click like on her facebook page you get another entry, her page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenny-Love-Independent-Scentsy-Consultant/370442439649998?ref=hl

      On Monday August 6th I will draw a winner from all the entries and you will win this prize.  Make sure you leave an email or someway for me to reach you.

     Maybe you don't win or maybe this is not your scent, go to my DIL's page and you can order online.  Lots of new warmers and scents coming out in September and 10% off almost all stuff in August so hope you will check out her site, https://jennylove.scentsy.us/Home

Thanks and God bless,
Pat

The Simple Womans Daybook for July 24th

For Today, July 24, 2012...

Outside my window...The sun is shining but not quite as hot as it has been.
I am thinking...of how God has blessed me with 4 wonderful grands, the newest is Jeremiah Elan Tyler Love or Jet for short....he arrived July 19, 2012

 I am thankful for...my son Stephen who has been a HUGE help the last week or so.
I am going...to cook a new chicken dish for supper, sure hope it is good.
I am wearing...pj pants and tshirt
I am noticing...that you can never make some people happy but realizing it is not my job

 In the kitchen...chicken for supper-the smells of garlic and brown sugar
I am reading....  I am doing a Proverbs 31 study with some friends but am so far behind on this.

 I am wondering...if I will be ready for school to start in less than a month.

 I am hoping...I can get my home blessed today.
I am looking forward to..naptime for the grands.
Around the house..lots of blessing that needs to be done.
I am pondering these words..."be still and know I am God"
One of my favorite things...the sounds of silence and hot tea
A few plans for the rest of the week...blessing my house, caring for grands, working on school stuff and church projects and lessons.
Wanna join in the fun?  Visit Peggy at the Simple Woman's Daybook. 

 God bless,

Pat

Homemade Samoas Bars

     My daughter in law loves Samoas cookies from Girl Scouts.  But as you know girl scouts cookies are only around for a short time so I started searching for a recipe I could make for her that might come close.  This is the recipe that I think will make her the happiest.  I will let you know in a future blog post how they turned out and what she thinks.  In case you want to try them yourself this is the recipe I will be using.  If you make them, let me know what you and yours think of them.

Homemade Samoas Bars
Cookie Base:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

First, make the crust. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper. (I lined mine with foil.) In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand. The dough does not need to come together. Pour crumbly dough into prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack before topping.

Topping
3 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
12-oz good-quality chewy caramels
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk
10 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)

Preheat oven to 300. Spread coconut evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet (preferably one with sides) and toast 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until coconut is golden. (Mine was golden after 10 minutes.)Cool on baking sheet, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula. Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread topping into an even layer. Let topping set until cooled. When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter (it’s easy to get it through the topping).

Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat on high in the microwave in 45 second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching. Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of parchment or wax paper. Transfer all remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) into a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off and drizzle bars with chocolate to finish. Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container.

God bless,

Pat

The Simple Woman's Daybook for July 8, 2012

For Today, July 8, 2012...

Outside my window...The sun is shining after some much needed rain this morning.
I am thinking...of how I want a Sunday afternoon nap but the grands don't agree.

 I am thankful for...my sweet little grands....they love with all their heart and love unconditionally.
I am going...to church for night services in a little bit.
I am wearing...a pink shirt and denim skirt.
I am noticing...that life is moving faster and faster.
In the kitchen...porkchops for our Sunday night family supper.
I am reading...my devotions in the mornings.  I also am doing a Proverbs 31 study with some friends.

 I am wondering...how people can be so ugly to others and then stand and proclaim their love for Jesus.

 I am hoping...I can be ready for school this fall with my youngest.
I am looking forward to...my youngest grand being born on the 19th of this month.
Around the house..lots of decluttering that needs to be done.
I am pondering these words...bless and be blessed.
One of my favorite things...time spent with family.
A few plans for the rest of the week...pool time with son and grands,a trip to the Zoo with the grands I hope and hubby starting a job prayerfully.
Wanna join in the fun?  Visit Peggy at the Simple Woman's Daybook. 

 God bless,

Pat