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“OOMPY” pick: Girl Scout Cookie Recipes Now that you have your stash of Girl Scout cookies…you may ask yourself…”What am I going to do with ALL of these cookies?”  How about making…   Thin Mint Icebox Pie from pdx food love   Tagalong Peanut Butter Parfaits  from My Baking Addiction   Samoa Popcorn from Cookies [...]

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World Thinking Day

“OOMPY” pick: 2012 World Thinking Day SWAPS From: OOMPY friend favorite-Sinness Each year on February 22, WORLD THINKING DAY, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but is also [...]

Categories: Holidays, Main
Zhu Zhu Pet cake

“OOMPY” pick: Zhu Zhu Pet Cake   From: OOMPY Mr. Squiggles, Num Nums, Pipsqueak, Chunk and the rest of the Zhu Zhu Pet collection want to party with you!! Items needed Funfetti cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box) White Frosting Necco Wafers Pastel confetti sprinkles Twinkies M&M’s COLOR MIST color spray (assort. colors) Cake [...]

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Spinach Pasta Salad

“OOMPY” pick: Spinach Pasta Salad From: OOMPY friend favorite-Regan If you have picky eaters…you can make 2 separate meals out of the ingredients for this meal. It’s a recipe to please everyone without additional work Items needed 1 box penne pasta (gluten free), cooked al dente then cooled 1 bag baby spinach 1/2 cup of [...]

Categories: Crafts, Holidays, Main
Chick-N-Bottle

  “OOMPY” pick: Chick-n-Bottle From: OOMPY This feathered friend can be a party decoration as well as quench your thirst!!  The cost to make it is nothing to “Bock” at either …it’s super cheap…or should I say “Cheep” !!  Make several and they can be lined up in a row as a table decoration for [...]

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GS Cookie Headband Game

“OOMPY” pick:  Cookie Guess Game From: OOMPY Our troop is only in the 2nd year of Girl Scouting and the girls are still pretty young…so…we put our “heads” together and came up with the “Cookie Guess” game which is based on the new “Headbandz” game.  The girls have SO much fun learning the look and [...]

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Starters

“OOMPY” pick: Meatball Sliders From:  OOMPY friend favorite-Regan Calling all parties…this is the dish for you!!  Whether it be used as a starter, snack or dinner….it fits in perfectly!! So remember this one for your next BBQ, Potluck, Football party, Cocktail party, birthday or any get together…it’s sure to be the hit of the party!! [...]

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Sweet and Sour chicken

“OOMPY” pick: Sweet and Sour Chicken From: OOMPY This meal is worth the extra effort of making the homemade batter and sweet and sour sauce.  It’s so good that even my picky little eater gobbles this one up Items needed 2 Boneless skinless chicken breast Tempura Batter Sweet and Sour Sauce 1 Bell pepper (cut [...]

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Songfest SWAPS

“OOMPY” pick: Songfest SWAPS From: OOMPY friend favorite-Sinness I was so happy to be a part of our Girl Scout Neighborhood’s first ever Songfest!!  The girls got to SWAP with friends, eat cake and sing their favorite Girl Scout songs.  Super FUN times!! Items needed Iridescent pipecleaners (cut in half) Assorted bells Safety pins Special [...]

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Sweet Treats

“OOMPY” pick: GS Thin Mint Truffles Inspired by: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen Do you know what time it is?  It’s January…that means…it’s GS Cookie Time!!  So order a few boxes of Thin Mints and make these super EASY and MOST DELICIOUS minty bites of goodness!! Items needed 1 box GS Thin Mints 4oz (1/2 [...]

Categories: Holidays, Main
2. Cookie Monster Cake

“OOMPY” pick: “Me want Cookie” Cookie Monster cake From: OOMPY I love Cookie Monster…in fact…I are the Cookie Monster!! I love cookies…ALL cookies…so imagine how excited I was to throw a “Cookie Monster” themed birthday party for my daughters 1st birthday!! Cookie Monster themed party ideas 1. Giant Cookie Monster b-day card from OOMPY 2. [...]

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Reindeer Kisses

“OOMPY” pick: Reindeer Kisses From: OOMPY-Crafty with food You know Dasher and Dancer…Prancer and Vixen…Comet and Cupid…Donner and Blitzen…and the most famous Reindeer of all…RUDOLF!! Items needed Mini pretzel twists Brown and Red M&M’s Hershey’s Hugs Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place pretzels on cookie [...]

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Maccabee Munchies

“OOMPY” pick: Maccabee Munchies Inspired by This Mommy Cooks Crafty with food…a fun little treat for my good friend who celebrates Hanukkah Items needed Square waffle or mini twist pretzels Hershey’s Kisses Hugs Blue M & M’s Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place pretzels on [...]

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"Of Age" Rage Cake

  “OOMPY” pick: “OF AGE” Rage Cake From: OOMPY A cake made of drinks and gambling?  Yes…please!!  Celebrate becoming a legal or “OF AGE” adult with this tower of sin!! Happy 21st Birthday!! Items needed “Get the Party Started” Rootbeer Float (“Vanilla” Absolute vodka mini and A & W Rootbeer) Orange Creamsicle (“Whipped” Pinnacle mini [...]

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Amish Friendship Bread

“OOMPY” pick: Amish Friendship Bread From: unknown   To start the process use these instructions: Amish Friendship Bread Starter   Then give these instructions to your friends: Amish Friendship Bread Instructions for starter bag   Items needed 1 cup Vegetable Oil 1 cup Sugar 2 cups Flour 3 Eggs 2 small boxes of instant vanilla [...]

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Nuts About Candles

“OOMPY” pick: Nuts About Candles From: Good Housekeeping It’s a two-fer…two uses in one!!  Use it as a centerpiece on your holiday dinner table then…when dinner is over…pour all of the nuts into one big bowl for everyone to enjoy.  Don’t forget to supply nutcrackers!! Items needed Glass containers — hurricane lamps, vases, glasses, and [...]

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Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

  “OOMPY” pick: Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts Inspired by: Kelly’s Korner Recipes I know…not everyone is a fan of these baby cabbages but this simple and easy recipe is sure to win them over. Items needed 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good olive oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 [...]

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Teriyaki Sauce

“OOMPY” pick: Teriyaki Sauce From: unknown I have been using this recipe for years now…long before OOMPY was even a “twinkle” so I don’t have the original source to give the proper credit.  So whoever you are out there…thank you!! Items needed 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon [...]

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Temura Batter

“OOMPY” pick: Tempura Batter From: unknown I have been using this recipe for years now…long before OOMPY was even a “twinkle” so I don’t have the original source to give the proper credit.  So whoever you are out there…thank you!! Items needed 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking [...]

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Sweet and Sour Sauce

“OOMPY” pick:  Sweet and Sour Sauce From: unknown I have been using this recipe for years now…long before OOMPY was even a “twinkle” so I don’t have the original source to give the proper credit.  So whoever you are out there…thank you!! Items needed 1/3 cup white vinegar 4 TBSP brown sugar 1 TBSP ketchup [...]

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Indian_corn_centerpiece_eddie_ross

“OOMPY” pick: Indian corn Centerpiece From: Eddie Ross All you need for this centerpiece is a simple burlap runner to complete the look of your dining room table, entry table  or fireplace mantle. Items needed Cylinder vase (7″ in diameter by 18″ tall) Sand, gravel or solar salt (enough to make 4″) Three-wick candle (6″ [...]