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Friday, November 21, 2025

Christmas Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Turning an Old Standard Cookie Recipe into Christmas Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are my husband's favorite cookies so, of course, our Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe must be included in the holiday baking.

I use my mother's recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, but I have pulled out my treasure trove of cookie cutters to make the traditional, nondescript cookie into a pretty Christmas cookie.

I did not change the recipe, I just changed the presentation, making the traditionally plain, exceptionally beautiful. 

No only do children like the cute shapes, but adults do too.  They are perfect for Christmas parties and gatherings. 

 

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Softened Butter
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 3 cups Quaker 1-minute Oats - Uncooked
  • 1 cup Raisins

Instructions 

  1. Pre-heat the Oven to 375° 
  2. Beat together Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar and Egg until well blended 
  3. Stir in Vanilla 
  4. Add All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Quaker Oats. 
  5. Stir together until well mixed. 
  6. Stir in Raisins By hand
  7. Pat out part of the mixture onto a plate or onto wax paper 
  8. Using the cookie cutters, cut out cookies and lay on an ungreased cookie sheet 
  9. Bake for 8 or 9 minutes

Note: Do not overcook. Cookies will be soft when you first remove them from the oven and will harden as they cool. 

 


 Wilton Christmas Cookie Metal Cookie Cutter Set with Tub, 40-PieceCheck Price

 

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson Reviewed

Yukon Quest
Yukon Quest by Tracie Peterson is a great trilogy that I can highly recommend!

I love to read.  You could even say I am passionate about reading. As soon as I finish one book, I start another. I purchase books by the dozen just to make sure I am never without a book. Hmm, sounds a bit like an addiction even.

As an avid reader, I am always looking for a good book. Over the years, I have become more selective about what I will read. Just because it makes the bestsellers' list does not mean it will make my list. I do not care to read books that are sexually explicit or depict graphic violence. I see enough of that on the nightly news. While I do not read Christian Fiction exclusively, I do tend to prefer the books in that genre.

 

My Personal Review of The Yukon Quest Trilogy 

When I read the trilogy, "Yukon Quest" by Tracie Peterson. I found it intriguing; at times, perhaps even riveting. The stories are about the trials and hardships faced by three women trying to survive in Alaska during the gold rush. Surrounded by greed, lust, cruelty, deception and lies, these women are each challenged to maintain and defend their decency and faith.

I enjoyed the historical aspects as well as the romantic aspects of each of these books. I am captivated by the beauty and awe of Alaska and I would love to visit that breathtaking state. However, I would not desire to visit under the conditions of the 1800's.

One word of advice, you will not want to finish book 1 until you have book 2 in you possession.

 

Three Excellent Books!

 

 Treasures of the North (Yukon Quest Book #1)Check Price Ashes and Ice (Yukon Quest Book #2)Check Price Rivers of Gold (Yukon Quest Book #3)Check Price

 

About the Author ~ Tracie Peterson 

One of my favorite authors!  

Tracie Peterson, born 1959, is an author of Christian fiction. She writes many historical novels, with romantic threads in them, as well as writing with other Christian authors on joint novels. Many of her books are published by Bethany House. She originally used the pen name of Janelle Jamison.  Peterson has published over 60 novels.


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Friday, November 7, 2025

How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes Reviewed

How to Decorate Snowman Cupcakes
I always enjoy making special treats during the holidays. These little Snowman cupcakes are perfect for Christmas, or really any winter celebration. 

The snowman cupcakes are pretty easy, and definitely a whole lot of fun, to decorate. You could even let the kids decorate them! 

Lots of family fun with these little guys!

I originally saw a picture of some snowman cupcakes in the Holiday Cupcakes book featured below. I thought they were adorable and when challenged, I couldn't resist making them. However, let me warn you now, I never do anything strictly by the instructions. I have made several changes to the original decorating directions in the book.

My family loves Coconut cake, but if you have a guest who can not eat coconut, I have included an alternative for them too.   

Snowman Cupcakes
Snowman Cupcakes Couple

How to Begin Your Snowman Cupcakes 

white cupcakes
Since this article is about decorating the cupcakes, we are going to start with the cupcakes already baked, cooled and ready for decorating.

One note about cooking your cupcakes, remember the miniature cupcakes for the face only require about 8 min. to bake. Use a toothpick to determine exact length of baking time. When a toothpick poked in the center of the cupcake comes out clean, the cupcake is ready. 

 

Tip for Baking White Cupcakes

When I am baking white cupcakes, I only use the egg whites and discard the yokes. This keeps the cupcake a purer white color. If your recipe calls for 3 whole eggs, use 4 egg whites instead. 

 

Ingredients Needed for Snowman Cupcakes

  • Large Cupcakes ~ White
  • White Miniature Cupcakes
  • White Frosting
  • Coconut ~ I used Angel Flake packaged Coconut
  • Coconut Milk from a Coconut (See Directions Below)
  • Candy for Decoration
  • *Chocolate Wafer Cookies for the Hat
  • *Melting Chocolate for Top Hat Assembly (I use Make 'n Mold Candy Wafers)
  • Ribbon for Scarf
  • Toothpicks
  • * See Candy and Cookie suggestions under Step by Step Decorating Photos

 

Draining the Coconut ~ Step 1 

tools needed to drain a coconut

Draining the milk from a coconut is easy with the right tools.

Simply use a sterilized Phillips-head screwdriver and a hammer or mallet. Place the screwdriver on the eye of the coconut and hammer through the shell and the fruit to the milk. You will feel the point where you have broken through to the milk. The screwdriver will move easily at that point. 

How to Drain the Milk from a Coconut

Usually, I sit flat on the concrete walk or floor with the coconut between my knees and hammer the holes. However, this morning my dad came over and preformed this task so I could take pictures for you.

You will need to puncture at least two of the three eyes of the coconut.

Turn the coconut upside down over a coffee cup and let it drain. There will be some coconut shell residue that settles in the bottom of the coffee cup. Simply spoon it or strain it out leaving the milk free of debris.

open holes in coconut
Father of Sylvestermouse Demonstrates How to Puncture the Holes in a Coconut

 

Step by Step Instructions ~ Preparing the Baked Cupcake for Decoration

Step 1: Drain milk from real coconut

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, pour coconut milk on Angel Flake coconut and stir together.* (I actually use my hands to mix together)

Step 3: Frost baked white cupcakes with white frosting.

Step 4: Cover each iced cupcake with prepared coconut and gently press the coconut into the frosting with the palm of your hand. You will want the coconut to be pressed firmly into place when you decorate.

Step 5: At this point, I like to refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hr. before I decorate them. This is not necessary, but it gives me a needed break in the process and allows everything to set before I start playing with it.

preparing snowman cupcakes for decoration

 

*If you ask me why I add coconut milk to my Angel Flake coconut, my only answer would be because my mother and my grandmother before her, did it that way and their coconut cakes are exceptional!

 Baker's, Angel Flake Coconut Sweetened, 7 OuncesCheck Price

 

Step by Step Instructions ~ Assembling and Decorating Snowman Cupcakes 

Decorate the Snowman's Face and Body While He is Laying on His Back

Step 1: Join 1 large cupcake to one small cupcake with a toothpick by gently inserting the toothpick into each cupcake.*

Step 2: Tie ribbon around the neck of the snowman

Step 3: Add Eyes, Nose and Mouth. You will need to press the candy pieces into the actual frosting. I cleared the area of coconut to be able to set the mouth in place.

Step 4: Add Buttons down the Body

Step 5: Make Hat, if desired. I made the top hat by adhering the bite size piece of licorice on the York mint with melting chocolate.

Step 6: Set Snowman up and set his hat on his head. You will need to use melting chocolate or half of a toothpick to attach the hat to his head.

*Toothpicks are not always easy to stick through the cupcake liners. I used an embroidery needle to stick through the paper and start the hole for the toothpick.

decorating snowman cupcakes

Displaying Snowman Cupcakes 

When you display Snowman Cupcakes, you will want to use extra coconut around their base, as pictured, to give them stability. 

Snowman Cupcake decorated with chocolate chipsEyes: Candy Buttons ~ Nose: Candy Corn ~ Mouth: Sour Cherries Candy ~ Buttons: Mini Choc. Chips ~ Hat: Nonpareil

snowman cupcake decorated with M&M'sEyes and Nose: Mini M&M's ~ Mouth: Sour Cherries Candy ~ Buttons: Mini M&M's ~ Top Hat: York Peppermint Pattie & Licorice

snowman cupcake with oreo cookie hatEyes: Mini M&M's ~ Nose: Orange Slice ~ Mouth: Sour Cherries Candy ~ Buttons: Mini M&M ~ Top Hat: Oreo Cookie & Licorice

 

Candy Selection Suggestions for Face and Buttons

M&M's Candy ~ Regular Size or Mini Size

Mini Chocolate Chips

Candy Corn

Candy Buttons (I found these at Cracker Barrel Restaurant)

Orange Slices Candy

Sour Cherries Candy

Fruit Gems Candy

 Jelly Belly Sunkist® Fruit GemsCheck Price Candy Buttons Strips, Rainbow Buttons on PaperCheck Price M&M'S Minis Milk Chocolate Candy, Sharing Size 9.4 oz BagCheck Price

 

Suggestions for the Snowman's Hat 

Oreo Cookies (Halves ~ You will only want the cookie wafer part) 

York Peppermint Patties 

Chocolate Nonpareils 

Black Licorice (Bite size or cut into bite size) 

 YORK THiNS Dark Chocolate Peppermint PattiesCheck Price Nonpareils Dark Chocolate Candy nonpariels 1 poundCheck Price

 

For Individuals Who Can Not Eat Coconut

Simply Leave the Coconut Off and Decorate the Snowman Cupcake

 
snowman cupcake without coconut

Foil Cupcake Baking Cups 

When I am decorating cupcakes, I prefer to use Foil Cupcake Baking Cups. They come with the white liner cup that you normally see sold separately. I bake the cupcakes in both cups. You do not want to separate the two cups until you have finished decorating the cupcake.

The foil cups gives me stability while I decorate. When I am ready to display or serve the cupcakes, I simply remove the outer foil cup.

 Reynolds Foil Cupcake Liners, 32 Count (Pack of 24) (768 Total)Check Price

 

From Boo Boo to Woo-hoo!

snowman cupcake
This was my first snowman cupcake of the day. I tried to decorate him while he was standing up. He fell over and the small cupcake broke in half.

I felt so sorry for this brave little snowman, that I scraped off his frosting, set the small cupcake on top of the large cupcake. I frosted him again and re-decorated him. I then placed him in the refrigerator.

When my son came home and saw him, he laughed and declared that he looked like a melting snowman. Then he said, "well, actually, he is my favorite!"

So, I share my "boo boo" turned "woo-hoo" with you.

So, what do you think.  Is the little repaired snowman, oh so cute or still a flop?

 

My Inspiration - Even though I didn't follow the directions in the book

 Holiday CupcakesCheck Price

 

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This recipe article was originally published by me in 2010 on a different site that no longer exists. 

© 2010 Cynthia Sylvestermouse 

 

 




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Friday, October 17, 2025

Halloween Pencils & Straws Reviewed

Halloween pencils and straws
Whether you are planning a Halloween party, or simply want to send a special treat in your child's school lunchbox or backpack, Halloween straws and pencils make fun surprises.

When my children were in school, I always sought out fun and unique surprises to include in their lunchboxes.  Halloween straws were an absolute must and a fun way to celebrate Halloween all month long.  I normally sent disposable straws to school so they didn't need to keep up with them, but we also had specialty washable  & reusable straws at home for after school.  I still have Halloween straws in my kitchen drawer and pull them out to use just for fun.  Our favorites were always the pumpkins or bats, but I know my family would love the little ghosts or black cats too.

In addition to straws in their lunchboxes, I loved giving them Halloween pencils to use during the month of October.  Of course, I always made sure to purchase #2 pencils in accordance with classroom requirements.  It has been many years since they were in elementary school, but I still have a few orange pencils in the school supply drawer in our home.  Now they are mementos, but in years past, they were a fun and unique surprise during school days.  

 

Halloween Pencils & Straws

Here are a few examples of fun Halloween #2 pencils for school and disposable straws, or reusable straws, for a child's lunchbox or after school.

 Halloween Themed 16 Pencils with 16 Giant Eraser Toppers in Assorted DesignsCheck Price MEAXUR 24pcs Halloween Party Favor Castle Bat Pumpkin Ghost Cat Witch Spider Pattern Reusable Straight StrawsCheck Price HANSGO Halloween Paper Straws, 180PCS Paper Drinking StrawsCheck Price




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Friday, September 26, 2025

Delectable Blueberry Muffin Recipe

Blueberry Muffins Recipe
In my opinion, there is not anything better than a homemade blueberry muffin with a cup of fresh black coffee for breakfast in the morning. 

This blueberry muffin recipe is very easy, plus the ingredients are common staples in a kitchen, except the blueberries.  Anything homemade takes time, but these muffins can be made in less than an hour.

Whether you are entertaining guests, or simply your own family, these muffins are always a welcome treat.  

While they are fabulous right out of the oven (once cooled for a few minutes, of course), they can also be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a few days.  If you plan to serve them within a day or so, they can be left out at room temperature.  However, beyond that, they should be refrigerated.  

We have never had to refrigerate our muffins.  They tend to "disappear" the first day.

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375° 
  2. Grease non-stick muffin tins with Crisco shortening
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together. 
  4. Beat in one egg at a time (adding a total of 2 eggs)
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt
  6. Gradually mix flour mixture into butter mixture alternating with milk & beating well after each addition.  
  7. Fold in Blueberries with a spatula (do not use the mixer & beaters here)
  8. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins, approximately 2/3 full 
  9. Sprinkle tops with sugar
  10. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  11. As soon as the muffins are out of the oven, use a small silicone pastry brush to brush muffins with melted butter, then put them back in the oven for 2 minutes 
  12. Let Cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin tins & serve



 

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Faraday Bags for Personal Protection Against Theft & Tracking Reviewed

Faraday Bags Allow You to Block Tracking, Prevent Credit Card Data Theft & Key Fob Signal Theft

faraday bags
Electronics are great!  Many of us enjoy the convenience of email, online banking & shopping, reading books on electronic devices and even starting our cars with remote control.  However, with these fabulous conveniences come opportunities for theft.  

Thieves can use other electronic devices (rfid readers) to steal our credit card information without ever touching our wallets, or even the physical credit card.  There are other devices to transfer your car key fob's signal so they can unlock and start your car in order to steal it.  And, of course, we can all be tracked by our phones.  

Let's face it.  If we can electronically do anything, there is also a way for a thief to hack our devices and get entry to our information and property.  In order to protect our assets, we need Faraday bags to block their intrusion. 

I purchased a set of Faraday bags because I wasn't quite sure what size would be best for my needs or how I would want to use them daily.  It turns out, they are all needed.  I put the largest bag inside my backpack and use it as if it were a liner to the backpack.  I drop my keys & wallet in it and retrieve them (just as I would from the backpack) when I need them.  That keeps them from being exposed to thieves when I am simply carrying them while shopping, eating in a restaurant, or walking simply for exercise.  I gave the single key fob Faraday bag in the set to my son for his car key.  I can tell you from experience that it works!  We have since purchased several single key fob Faraday bags.

Keeping our electronic devises in a Faraday bag at home is also wise.  I recently read that thieves can stand outside your home windows and use devices to steal your data or signals while your wallets and key fobs are idly laying around your home.  I hate to say it, but that could also mean when you have workmen around your home.  

When my brother was flying and wanted to protect his laptop, we gave him a Faraday bag that was large enough to enclose his laptop.

Additional benefits of Faraday bags are that they are water and fire resistant.  Of course, that is limited protection against water or fire, but electronics could be saved by a Faraday bag if retrieved soon enough.

 

Set of Faraday Bags

IFENROL Faraday Bags EMP Proof - 4 Pack Faraday Pouch Anti-Tracking Key Fob Protector, Faraday Cage for Phones & Laptops & Tablets & Car Keys for Fireproof & WaterproofIFENROL Faraday Bags EMP Proof - 4 Pack Faraday Pouch Anti-Tracking Key Fob Protector, Faraday Cage for Phones & Laptops & Tablets & Car Keys for Fireproof & WaterproofCheck Price There are 4 Faraday bags in varying sizes in the set that I initially purchased.  I have added to our collection of Faraday bags as needed for specific sized items.  I like having one in each of our vehicles to use when needed too.

Rest stops, restaurants, or a friend's driveway are examples of the kinds of places I might stop for a short period of time and not want to carry in my iPad or cellphone.  

Hotel rooms are also extremely venerable places.  If you usually set your cell phone, keys and/or wallet on the night stand in a hotel room while you sleep, a Faraday bag would be essential.


What's in the Set

  • Large Faraday Bags (12.2 X 9.2 inch) - for Laptops & tablets
  • Medium Faraday Pouch (10.63 X 6.8 inch) - for tablets
  • Small Faraday Phone Pouch (7.87 X 4.72 inch) - for cell phones or passports
  • Extra Small RFID pouch (5.9 X 3.15 inch) - for a key fob

Each bag has a top velco strip closure. Simply fold the top over to press the velco strips together for closure

 

These are the Faraday Bags I Purchased Separately for a Laptop and Additional Key Fobs

 

 

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Security & Safety Adjustable Convex Garage Mirror Reviewed

garage mirror
In my opinion, a wall mounted mirror is essential in a garage for safety and security.

When we bought our current home, a search priority was an enclosed garage.  I was definitely willing to give up interior living area to have the safety provided by a garage.  I have never regretted that decision.  Actually, I would love to have more garage space.

As the years have passed, our garage has become a work space for my husband when he changes the oil in our cars and a variety of other maintenance jobs.  He has his tool chest stored under his work table against the garage wall.  There is just enough space there for his supplies.

Our garage has also become an easy access storage area for gardening equipment, painting supplies, and fans.  We even have a second refrigerator against the back wall of the garage.  

What I didn't consider prior to living in a home with a garage are the safety aspects.  There are actually safety issues, both good and bad.  The garage protects our cars and everything stored there.  We can load and unload a car in enclosed safety.  No one can observe when we are preparing for a trip.  However, I can't see through the walls.  When the garage door is open, people or animals can creep up on me.  

Because we use the garage for storage, there is less room for maneuvering vehicles.  There are times when I've needed help to make sure I didn't hit something as I pull into the garage.

Thankfully, my husband went in search of a mirror to hang on the back wall of the garage several years ago.  It has truly been a life saver as well as a ding deterrent. 

 

Wall Mounted Garage Mirror 

 24 Inch Convex Mirror with Adjustable Fixing Bracket, Wide Angle Outdoor Indoor Safety MirrorCheck Price

I highly recommend this specific mirror for a garage or carport.  The mirror is not made of glass which means that it will not break, plus it does not have issues with the heat or cold of outdoor changing temperatures.  It is marine grade waterproof-rated.  No fogging over, no shattering & it is lightweight! 

The mirror reminds me of the old security mirrors in stores.  It allows you to see around obstacles where someone could be hiding.  It is like having a huge rear-view mirror on the garage or carport wall.   

We selected the 24" mirror, but it is also available in 32".  The 32" is shown on the right.  Our mirror is orange with the hood on top to block light.  However, there is an 18" size available without the hood.

 

Features of the Garage Mirror: 

  • Shatterproof poly-carbonate mirror 
  • Lightweight
  • Adjustable 
  • Marine grade water-proof rated 
  • Wide view provided of area 
  • Comes with mounting bracket 

 

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Friday, September 5, 2025

To Hunt an Heiress by Martha Keyes - Book Reviewed

to hunt for an heiress
I have recently been reading the Bachelors of Blackstone's book series.  The series is a collaboration between several of my favorite authors and each book has been great.  I just finished the book, "To Hunt an Heiress" by Martha Keyes, and found it quite humorous and entertaining.  Therefore, I definitely wanted to review and recommend it to anyone who enjoys clean historical romance with a touch of humor.

It is not necessary to read every book in the series and it is not necessary to read them in a specific order.  The series does have a few characters, like Sir William Blackstone, shared by all of them, but the the books don't have a timeline that must be rigidly followed. 

To Hunt an Heiress was actually unique and funny enough that it had me telling my husband, who does not read romantic fiction, some of the mischievous antics of one of the characters in the book.  It's makes me grateful that the only pets we have ever entertained in our home were dogs and cats.

Aside from the borrowed pet in the story, the plot was still unique enough and the banter between the main characters was still funny enough, to recommend the book.  

 

To Hunt an Heiress Book Synopsis

 To Hunt an HeiressCheck PriceSebastian Drake needs money quick in order to get custody of his half-brothers and sister.  They are currently living with their uncle who has a hot temper, especially when he has been drinking, which is most often.  Sebastian could not originally get the custody because he was not 21.  Now that he is old enough, he must find a way to show the courts that he is financially capable of providing for his siblings.  Unfortunately, his own father's wealth was "assumed" and spent by his step-father.  Plus, the family estate has been left to him in deep debt.

With the help of two friends, he sets out to meet, court and marry an heiress quickly.  However, when he asks one heiress to marry him after courting her for a week, that heiress' uncle is quick to share with the all of society that Sebastian is an heiress hunter.  That shared knowledge makes Sebastian's plight much harder.

Upon hearing the gossip about the heiress hunter in their midst, Selina Lawrence sets out to teach the fortune hunter a lesson and employs some very interesting tactics.  Since she is a wealthy widow, society does not frown on her for not walking the proper line like they would a vulnerable debutante. 

The challenges between Sebastian and Selina make for a very entertaining game for readers to observe. 

 

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More Reviews of Books by Martha Keyes 

Review of Reputation at Risk: A Chronicle of Misadventures

A Suitable Arrangement  

Secrets of a Duke: A Chronicle of Misadventures  

The Widow and the Highlander (Tales from the Highlands Book1)  

The Enemy and Miss Innes (Tales from the Highlands Book 2)   

The Innkeeper and the Fugitive (Tales from the Highlands Book 3) 

A Reckless Courtship: A Chronicle of Misadventures 


 

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