DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

IT'S HIP TO HAVE SQUARES THIS SEASON! Close your eyes and think about those delightfully rich squares that come but once a year! Maybe you have wonderfully sweet memories of the candy your grandma made for you each Christmas. Maybe you're looking for a gift for someone who has everything. The goodness that is fudge not only makes a lovely, decadent holiday treat that's easy to make, but it also makes the perfect homemade gift for those you love, nicely packaged in glimmering holiday tins. Just be sure to make an extra batch or two for yourself! Easy to make and a wonderfully sweet treat, these fudge recipes will help you make new holiday memories! Pumpkin fudge The combination of spices, pumpkin and chocolate is a treat in itself. This pumpkin fudge recipe will have your kitchen smelling divine and the goodies tasting even better! Yields about 24 pieces Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup pureed cooked pumpkin 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4

   This was found at  www.growcreative.blogspot.com  .  I would even use them for the holidays.  Whether it be leaf patterns or even, since Halloween is right around the corner, turn them into Jack o' lanterns or even skulls.  Good luck and have fun! Tin Can Lanterns Tutorial I love summer and I love that I finally have a backyard to have parties in! I made these tin can lanterns for a 4th of July party (not at my house) and they looked so lovely that I thought I would write a tutorial to share with you all. So follow the tutorial below to get started making your own lanterns for your own outdoor summer party! Materials: recycled tin cans hammer nail bailing wire pliers spray paint tea light candle Step 1:  Remove labels and glue from the cans. I've found WD-40 to be very helpful with removing the glue. Step 2:  Fill cans with water and stick them in the freezer. Leave them in until the ice is solid. This helps the can hold its shape for

  The story of the Pilgrims has its origins in early 17 th  Century England. It was at that time, nearly four hundred years ago, when religious persecution was making it difficult for many people to practice their religions and live comfortably and safely in London and in the rural areas outside of London.   England, at that time, was a monarchy. Today, it is a Parliamentary Monarchy in which the Queen has no real power. At that time, however, the King had absolute power over all of the nation’s citizens and, as a result, could make the practice and observance of religion difficult. That is exactly what happened. Persecution ruled the day … especially if the religion you chose to practice was different from the “national religion.” England, at that time and today, as well, was and is primarily Protestant. These persecuted individuals met frequently and, after a time, decided to seek permission to start a new life in “the colonies.” Remember, it was very early in the 17 th