Brewer's Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

Many have asked me for this recipe. So here it is! 

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A lot of our fond memories surround those fun times with family members. I can think of some back in my childhood of driving to visit my grandparents, aunt, uncles or just spending time with my own parents. I loved hearing them tell stories of the depression, of learning their skills for their careers, and of fun mischievous stories of pranks they played on each other. This scrapbook encourages you to look into your past, look into your ancestors and learn more about where you came from and who is in your past. You never know, you might be related to someone famous! So to help you do this, this kit also includes a Free 7 day subscription to ancestry.com . Ancestry.com will allow you to explore over 5 billion historical records.

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Becca's Sugar-Free Funnel Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Vegetable Oil

2 eggs

1 1/3 cup milk

7 Tablespoons of Spelenda

2 1/3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

1 large ziplock bag

Directions

• Find a large skillet and fill with about an inch of Vegetable oil and have it start heating (I use medium heat)
• In a mixing bowl mix together the eggs and milk first, then add in each ingredient and mix while adding. 
• Test the skillet oil by tossing a pinch of flour into it, if it sizzles a slow sizzle and doesn't pop it's perfect. If it pops, turn down the stove top heat a little and wait a few minutes. 
• Scoop all of your batter mixture into the ziplock bag and cut a tiny corner out.
• Have a bowl sitting to the side to put this bag in with the cut corner facing up for while you cook the funnel cakes. 
• Slowly squeeze the batter out of the corner and make a swirly criss cross motion to design your batter in the oil. 
• Let it heat for about 2 minutes (will turn a golden brown) with tongs turn them over to cook on the other side about an additional 2 minutes. 
• Place out a plate or baking pan with a couple layers of paper towels to put your cooked funnel cakes in. 
• Once they look nice and golden scoop them out with the tongs and place to the side to cool.
• Grab the ziplock back and squeeze out a few more designs into your pan and continue until you use it all up
• I usually do a few big ones and then a few smaller ones if little kids will be eating these. the thinner the "strand" the crunchier it will be.

Eva is one year old

How did she grow up so fast? I still feel like it wasn't that long ago that I brought my baby girl home!

She attempting talking, she's crawling, sitting up, thinking really hard about walking. 

She had her birthday party the other day and thought I would show some of the fun times. 

 Eva got a special shirt from a church member

Another church member made this special, beautiful birthday cake

cousins and family all came to celebrate

This was Eva's "Smash Cake"

Singing Happy Birthday to her

Just a little Taste

And she LOVED that cake. first time having some real sugar!

Her Aunt Kassie Brewer, Great Aunt Jean Shrewsbury, Grammy and Cousins all came to celebrate.

After a quick bath it was present opening time! 

She loved ripping paper so I think the unwrapping was more fun to her then the actual gifts!

Eva and all seemed to have a blast. Thanks to all who wished her happy birthday! And thank you all for being such caring people in her life. 

Note: I just noticed that this blog has been sitting unpublished for a few months. So if you are wondering why you didn't notice it earlier (That's my fault) Sorry!

Giftcards make great adult gifts!

The thing I think about with these items I have in my shop is how a lot of times it's just easier to give someone a gift card. Especially if it's for someone you don't know really well. There's a pressure to try and think of something they'd like and don't all ready own. Best thing about gift cards is that they can even be put towards a big purchase of something they were wanting. For instance, with my wedding over 2 years ago, my husband and I were able to put together several of the gift cards to purchase our nice vacuum and also some other items that we hadn't thought of needing. We liked that instead of receiving a lot of things we didn't need and didn't have room for in our small apartment we had these gift cards that we could spend whenever and on whatever we needed. The thing I always noticed is that the tiny envelopes they have for these giftcards are usually pretty boring and are mostly covered in the stores logo or name. By purchasing the pillow boxes that I sell you can create a unique way to present the gift cards. 

Lots of people have office parties where they have to provide small gifts, or play secret Santa, or children maybe have a whole classroom full of friends that they want to try and find something for, even a few favorite teachers. What's easier then a few $5-$25 giftcards to places like Target or Best Buy or a popular restaurant and just wrapping them up in a decorated pillow box?
With all that said, I've been wanting to do something special and exciting for the Christmas holiday coming up.

My first thought was something playing off of the song "12 days of Christmas" Even though the actual 12 Days of Christmas are supposed to begin on Christmas day and continue to January 5th, I was thinking about working with some coupons, giveaway, maybe a contest or two during the 12 days counting down to Christmas.

Another idea was to just do a ordinary coupon of __% off your entire purchase, plus buying more then one item gives you free shipping and just leave it at that.

I'm still trying to think up more ideas but feel free to give me some help!!
I've come up with some new items to add, just haven't added them yet.

As for my lovely baby daughter, Eva, she's growing up well and learning to make all kinds of new coos and noises. I return to work tomorrow and all ready know I'll miss her.

So yea, here's you short and quick update!

Need ideas for giftcards? I've listed some below