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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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“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″ […]

Sweet and Salty Halloween Treats

“OOMPY” pick: Vampire Bites Crafty with food-Inspired by: This Mommy Cooks Items needed  Square waffle pretzels or mini twists  Hershey’s Kisses HUGS  Candy Corn Instructions  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Place pretzels on cookie sheet making sure none are touching.  Bake 2-3 minutes, Hershey Kisses will […]

Apple Cupcakes

“OOMPY” pick: Apple Cupcakes Crafty with food-From: Dining with Debbie Items needed • Cupcakes • 1 box yellow cake mix • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 cup apple juice 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 3 eggs Frosting 1/2teaspoon red paste food color 1 container (1 lb) vanilla frosting Decorations 12 thin pretzel sticks, broken into […]

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“OOMPY” pick: Candy Pencils Crafty with food-From: Thrifty and Thriving Items needed Rolo’s Hershey Hugs (or Kisses) Yellow and Pink Cardstock Foil Glue Dots Ribbon or String Craft Scissors w/ Pinking Edge (optional) Instructions Pull the Hershey’s label out of the Hug or kiss Use the glue dots to attach the Hershey’s Hug to one […]

Back to School Wreath

“OOMPY” pick: “Back-to-School” supply wreath From: OOMPY Do you have a bunch of school supplies you purchased for SUPER CHEAP at the start of school?  Are you looking for a gift idea for your favorite teacher?  Then this is a project for you!!  It’s simple and inexpensive to make…BONUS!! Items needed 1 yard of black […]

Assort "mint" bags

  “OOMPY” pick:  Assort”mint” bags Inspired by: Beneath My Heart What a fun way to show your favorite teacher how much he/she is appreciated during Teacher Appreciation week.  Who wouldn’t love an assort “mint” of mint candies…right!? Ingredients 12 oz bag Mint Patties 6 packages Double mint gum 13 oz bag Lifesavers “Wint-O-Green” mints (individually […]