Anytime is the right time to make up S’Mores for your family . . . friends . . . and guests!!
I got thinking about BBQ-ing, camping, sitting around a firepit in your own backyard . . .
You don’t necessarily need a campfire to make S’Mores . . . they would definitely taste as sweet . . . and you can tell some scary ghost stories, too.
I would think S’Mores and Ghost Stories would be a winning combination!!
I do have a lovely selection of recipe books for you to check out. They have S’More recipes that will give you a new recipe throughout the summer . . . And, I can imagine that some of these recipes will get you thinking of some variations of your own. That would truly be excellent!!
You may love some of these Recipe Books:
I believe there are more books of S’More Recipes, but this will definitely get you started!!
I hope you’ll have a fun time with many of these recipes!!
I was thinking that maybe I got ahead of myself . . .
S’Mores have been around for decades . . . but there could be some youngsters who have never heard of S’Mores and never tasted one!!!
I know it may be difficult to believe . . . but it could very easily be true!
I feel absolutely duty-bound to enlighten those unfortunate ones.
A Simple S’Mores Recipe Includes:
Graham Crackers
Hershey’s Chocolate
Melted Marshmallow
It is so very easy . . . and so very delicious!!
Oh! While I have room here . . . I should tell you a short ghost story to can enjoy with your S’Mores . . .
A young woman was driving home late one night after a short visit with friends. She noticed she was running low on gas and saw an old rundown gas station ahead. She debated with herself whether to stop or not, but she was running low on gas and didn’t want to run out and get stranded.
A man with a scarred face came running out and pumped her gas for her. She rolled down her window just enough to give him her credit card.
He took it and ran back into the “office area”.
He ran back and told her she would have to come into the office because her credit card had been declined.
The young woman couldn’t understand why her credit card had been declined . . . so she got out of her car and went into the office with the scarred faced man.
The man was very excited and had a difficult time talking — perhaps from the accident that scarred his face . . . When he grabbed her arm . . . the young woman jerked away and ran out of the office and into her car and drove off as fast as she could.
She saw some movement in the backseat . . . there was a man with an axe . . . That was the last thing she saw . . .
Evidently the man at the gas station was trying to warn her . . .
With the recipe books above, you can create an assortment of S’Mores and also create some of your own.
It’s always fun to gather up other ingredients you may find that would go well with chocolate and marshmallows.
You may want to add different candy pieces . . . maybe some nuts . . . or crushed up cookies . . .
Are you thinking of different combinations?
I remember a long time ago how when one was to host a party, there needed to be a blend of sweet and salt . . .
That may sound disgusting, but please allow me to explain . . .
You should have a bowl of something sweet — candy of some sort . . . and a bowl of nuts or chips or that Chex Mix . . . or maybe even Cheetos or t
hose cheese fishes . . .
It’s just a choice thing as I understand it.
The same can definitely be done when you create your own S’Mores . . . Just remember that not all combinations will be a pleasing taste sensation . . .
I do love my Sizzix Big Shot Cutting/Embossing Machine with the Extended Multipurpose Platform.
What I especially like about this machine is that it is portable and it needs no electrical outlet, no batteries and not plugged into an electronic device.
It is completely portable with a hand crank. I can set it on a work surface to do my die cutting and embossing in my craft room, on the patio, in my dining room, anywhere I choose to work.
Portable shape-cutting and embossing roller-style machine.
Create your own greeting cards, invitations, gift bags, boxes, scrapbook pages, home decor items, etc.
Included with the Big Shot are a pair of Standard Cutting Pads and the adjustable Extended Multipurpose Platform
Measures 14-1/4″ x 12-3/8″ x 6-5/8″
I’ve had mine for 2 years and I have absolutely no complaints.
The extended platform comes in handy for larger dies and an assortment of smaller ones to get the die cutting done quickly, easily and efficiently.
This along with my Silhouette Cameo allows me to take my paper crafting to a new level.
Every craftroom should have a Sizzix Big Shot Cutting/Embossing Machine — the Extended Multipurpose Platform is a definite bonus!!
I love mine!! It is wonderful for Crafting, Designing and Cutting.
What I especially like is creating my own images to cut out.
For example, I love gingerbread boys and girls . . . and I wanted to dress them up — overalls and an apron . . . I had a stamp and a punch for the gingerbread kids, but I needed to design my overalls and the apron. I was able to design it, cut it out and make adjustments as necessary to fit on my gingerbread punch outs.
Plus, I could have had the Cameo cut out my gingerbread kids.
I find the Silhouette Cameo easy to use and to create some truly fun projects. I can make templates for boxes and bags and the Cameo will cut them out for me. All I need to do is decorate them and assemble them.
This is truly a time saver for me when I have dozens of cards or boxes to make at one time.
It is a “must have” in every craft room!
You may also like:
It is worthwhile for you to check out other cutting machines in order to find the one that works best for your needs.
This sixthreezero EVRYjourney Women’s Hybrid Cruiser Bicycle is made for comfort . . . and I’m all about comfort when it comes to riding a bike.
I like making short trips to the store for a few items. Maybe to meet friends for coffee . . . and just to get out and take some pictures.
I like being able to have a comfortable seat and the handlebars where I can sit up and not hunched over. It may not be stylish like for racing, but I’m not racing . . . I’m going for an enjoyable ride around town and picking up a few items or going out to take pictures.
I get some exercise and have an enjoyable ride. I have a rack if I purchase something. I can also carry my camera, a sandwich and water. Yes, I can wear a backpack, but sometimes I like the freedom of not having anything strapped to me.
This is another Roosterfin Game — A card game of war played on treasure islands. For 2 to 4 players ages 7 years and up!
I think this is a really fun game!!
Here’s a video showing you how to play:
What do you think?
I think it’s a winner and will go in my Family Game Night game rotation!!
I almost forgot to give you the game contents:
3 Treasure Islands
60 Playing Cards
30 Tokens
4 Characters
Playing Instructions
As I said earlier, this game is a winner!! I think it’s fun . . . use some math skills . . . maybe some strategy is involved . . . It is definitely a good time for all players.
Here are some others you may enjoy:
I know I’ve reviewed quite a few games, but for spring and summer you may be going on vacation . . . visiting relatives . . . relatives visiting you . . . and the kids are going to want to keep busy . . .
I think playing games as a family is a wonderful thing to do throughout the year . . . and especially on vacation and while visiting or having family visit.
White Mountain Puzzles has this excellent 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle — Readers Paradise for you and your family to enjoy.
During all times of the year is the right time to set out a jigsaw puzzle for the whole family to enjoy.
White Mountain Puzzles features oversized 100% recycled blue chipboard pieces. The pieces are large and thick which makes them easy to pick up. This 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle measures 24″ x 30″ when completed.
I was drawn to Readers Paradise because I loved the detail and could spend hours exploring such a unique shop. It would be the type of place I would feel comfortable finding a cozy spot to read.
This is a definite “must have” for the book lovers in your family.
Yet there are a few issues . . . the image is not entirely in focus, some pieces have been bent and some have experienced missing pieces. Some have had issues with the interlocking pieces fitting too snugly together.
I suppose it is all a matter of personal preference . . . but since this is the inside of a bookstore, one would expect the shelves and the books to be clear and crisp . . . Compared with other White Mountain puzzles, this one doesn’t seem to have the quality one would expect.
So, be sure to read the reviews and decide for yourself whether Readers Paradise is the right jigsaw puzzle for you.
Yet there are a few issues . . . the image is not entirely in focus, some pieces have been bent and some have experienced missing pieces. Some have had issues with the interlocking pieces fitting too snugly together.
