Chocolate Mousse Balls

These little lovelies are a family favorite.  They kind of don't last a day in our house. These yummies have 2 simple ingredients and come together in about 30 minutes.

4 large chocolate bars (6 oz each or larger)
1 large Cool whip
Nuts
coconut
Nilla wafers

Break up chocolate bars in to pot or microwavable bow.  Melt chocolate on low heat in double boiler or in Microwavable bowl.  Stirring every 30 second or so until melted.

Fold cool whip into melted chocolate. Until completely mixed.

Let sit for a bit to allow the chocolate to solidify a bit.

Next using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop mixture into balls and roll in nuts, wafers or coconut   I think they would be super yummy rolled in potato chips. Place rolled ball onto wax paper.  Place in cool place to set up.

Enjoy a few for yourself and share a few with your neighbors.  They melt in your mouth!!

12 Day {It's a Wrap}

1em;">I was so excited to be invited to the 12 days of Christmas over at My Sister's Suitcase.  Here is the wrap up in case you missed any of them.

 

1 Partridge In A Pear Tree • Glass Glitter Pear • A Pumpkin And A Princess

2 Turtle Doves • Ruffled Feather Turtle Doves • Cherished Bliss

3 French Hens • Faith, Hope and Love Ornaments • Lines Across

4 Calling Birds • Chalkboard Ornaments • Number 2 Pencil

5 Gold Rings • 5 Holiday Wreath Tutorials • My Sister's Suitcase

6 Geese A Laying • Feather and Pearl Ornaments • 52 Mantels

7 Swans A Swimming • Swan Feather Ornaments • Crafty Scrappy Happy

8 Maids A Milking • Santa's Cookie Stache • Free Time Frolics 

9 Ladies Dancing • Nutcracker Ornament • Uncommon Designs

10 Lords A Leaping • Printable Gift Card Holder • My Sister's Suitcase

11 Pipers Piping • Cookie Decorating Neighbor Gift • C.R.A.F.T.

12 Drummers Drumming • Drum Candy Gifts • Girl Loves Glam

{Adore Him} Mantel

This years Christmas Mantel is is all about Nativities.  I love Christmas Nativities.  I have been collecting them for years.Countries like the  Czech Republic, Mexico, Spain and Russia. I only have a few, but I really cherish them.  The Framed art is a gift from my Husband for our First Christmas together. I added Vinyl for the "Adore Him" on the Mantel wall.  So here is my Adore Him Mantel!

I added my Little People Nativity for the kids and our Santa village.

 I used my "He is the Reason" Printable and my Shadow Box Nativity to top off the Mantel. You can find them Here and Here.

Reindeer Food

This post is from last year. It's an Oldie but a goodie.  Reindeer Food! You can whip up a quick batch of  reindeer food and use it as a neighbor gift or for your kids to give there friends for Christmas.  

In a bowl mix oatmeal and red and silver glitter.Or whatever you have.

Place a small amount in a bag.  ( I got my small baggies at the craft store in the bead section.)

 I usually add about 2 Tablespoons.

Add a bag topper. And staple to the top of your bag.  

All finished.

Have your kiddos sign the back and your finished. 

Super easy and fun for your kiddos to make and do.

This topper will print as a 4x6.

Be sure to check out my other printables for the home and holidays! Be sure to follow the Free Time Frolics Free Printables rules.  This keeps the free printables coming!

8 Maids of Milking

Thanks Holly and Nat for inviting me! I love this song!  I think this is one of the first songs I fell in love with as a kid at Christmas time. This was a bit of a challenge but here is what I came up with.

I thought it would be fun to have a quick and easy to go treat for Santa.  You know to go with his milk!

Here is what I did!!

Supplies:

Pringles can

card stock: Red & White
Gold and white glitter

Cookies or Cookie dough

Jug of Milk

Cover your Pringles can in red paper and tape or glue ends.

 I printed mine off on my printer.  After cutting your buckle and mustache, turn over to the white side of the paper, put a small amount of modge podge on both of them and sprinkle they with glitter.   Let it dry.

When dry use glue dots or glue to secure your belt, buckle and Mustache into place.

Add your tag and your all done!

Add a jug of milk and some cookies and you are ready to go. Santa will a have a little snack on the go!!

Want to make it a neighbor gift???  Instead of cookies, fill the the container with cookie dough and print off the poem.

To see the other 12 Days in the series click on the links below!