CHA- Sneak Peaks

So, I have been checking out CHA new releases and sneak peeks. Queen and Company has a giveaway on their blog here:http://www.queenandcompany.typepad.com/ Check it out!

Hi y'all! And for this post, I have a recipe to share. Here are some cookies that go perfectly with a tall frosty glass of milk. But be warned, they are for true chocolate lovers only! I took several of my favorite recipes, combined them and tweaked the recipe for our tastes and they came out yummy!

Triple Chocolate Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (this enhances the chocolatey flavor)

Combine this in a small bowl, set aside. Preheat the oven to 375.

1 cup butter (2 sticks, no substitutes- TRUST ME real butter always makes for better cookies!)
3/4 cup granulated (white) sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (I used light brown)
2 tsp. pure vanilla
2 large eggs

Beat these ingredients together until creamy. Gradually add flour mixture, beating only until well blended.

Then stir in:
1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Drop by teaspoonful (or tablespoonful, if you like them big) onto an ungreased baking sheet - I like to line my baking sheets with parchment paper- it keeps them from burning on the bottom. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes-I usually go about 9, I don't like dry cookies. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!

Jan 18: Today's picture is of a card I made for one of the twins' friends' birthday party. I used papers from the Princess Collection by Hot Off The Press, and I cut the rosebuds and tag with my Cricut, using Paper Doll Dress Up and Plantain Schoolbook. To make it special, I added Diamond Stickles to the red part of the flower, and green Stickles to the stems.

Jan 17: All packed up to head over to the in-laws.Since Fran is sick, we all try to pitch in when we can, so Ernie doesn't have to be alone, and he has some help. Lisa went back home this week to spend some time with her hubby, so we are taking shifts during the week too.



Jan 16: Natalie and Cecilia got all snuggled in to watch "E.T. The Extraterrestrial" on H.B.O. with me. Evan watched it with us, but he did not want his picture taken. I had never seen it before- so funny to see Drew Barrymore as a small child! I loved the movie, by the way!




Jan 15: I LOVE my Cricut! and this "shoe organizer" I repurposed for cutting station is perfect for a cutting station. Only $30 at Big Lots!





Jan 14: This is the book I am reading right now. I am enjoying it quite a lot!




Jan 13: There is nothing I love better than some new magazines and a hot bath!

Jan 12: I cleaned the twins' room today (and organized their books and toys )- no small feat!




Jan 11: Cecilia was Sooo mad- and have NO idea why!



Jan 10: Evan brought home all "A's"! I am so proud of my hard working little guy: 2 "98's", 3 "100's"!




Jan 9, here is a pic of the card I made for Eric for Valentine's Day(I think- I may still make more to choose from). I used my Cricut, SCAL, and some Basic Grey pattern paper.





Jan 8: Here is a glimpse of my life right now, exercise, pedometers, and a measuring tape. So far, I am 4 lbs. down!

Jan 6:
Scrapbook stuff makes me smile! I got this haul at Wal Mart after Christmas for 50-75% off. The stamp sets, glitters, and etc are all by Martha Stewart. I even got a set of cookie boxes for the gifts I give next year. I have been eyeballing these papers, glitters, and stamps all season, but couldn't justify buying it. But when you can get it for less than $5, sometimes less than $2, it's a little easier to justify.