Pioneer Woman at Heart

  Winter has things slowing down around here, other than our living room repair/remodel project.  I, however, finally got the hot cocoa mix made. A few parts arrived to install the gas heaters, but the fireplace has yet to be delivered.  It was supposed to be in November 30th.  It's been a frustrating time getting what we need to finish the living room. The cost of paint is horrible right now as well. Sheesh.  My husband and I were flabbergasted at the price of one gallon to paint the trim.

I made a trip to the library.  I picked up some much needed entertainment.  Who needs cable when you have the library for free? My nightstand got the next "extreme clean" done.  I do need to make a trip to the antique store soon.  I use large antique tea towels to cover our nightstands and need Christmas ones.  They are hard to find at a good price. I have collected some homemade Christmas gift ideas.  I just have to decide on which ones to make. Homemade hot cocoa is made.  Just in time for this cold weather. I also got 6 pie crust "crumbles" into the freezer.  Just in time for the up coming holidays.  It looks like cheese, but it's the butter that goes in it.  I use King Flour's recipe online.  Tip:  I chuck the butter, put it in the freezer, then pulse it with a bit of the flour in my food processor.  It makes the process much easier and faster.