Friday, October 31, 2008

Do you like Camping?

Here we arrived just before 4:00pm Sat. @ Jelly Stone on the Lake, In Miss.
As I stated before we were here for the last few hurricanes that hit just 2 months ago.
& It is so much nicer now-there is 16 cabins & only 4 are being taken by visitors.
there are about 80+ spots for RVs & only 10 maybe are being used. It is really nice-the weather is nice & cool, slight mist at night-& when standing at the top of the ridge looking down into the valley where the RVs can park it looks like a miniature Christmas village!! Very Beautiful !!

We aren't directly on the Lake-we're about 6 yrds away. They have Canadian Geese, Ducks, Poo'Doos (some cajun word for another type of DUCK), & white birds oh well crabs can't think of their names-Not swans, Not Pelicans, well when I think of it I'll come back & let ya know. Also I took some pic today of the Dogs-I'll upload them tomorrow (Monday).

Speaking of Monday It's Grand Mother Dog's Birthday.
She will be 55 so I say....But, actually she will be 56-
I guess I'll do for her like I do for myself-
Get to a certain age & that is it...Not counting any higher!
Just there is the date & now hand over the cake!!
(of cheesy that rhymed)
The dogs & I have a special planned for her & of course I bought her some presents BUT, I'm smart enough NOT to talk about them here just yet-she does read my blah blah blog

We have some friends/family that came up today & will be spending 3 days 2 nights with us.
It's another Grammie & her 2 g'sons. Their ages fall between my dogs So, it works out well for play times. They had a blast today & didn't miss a beat in getting into the spirit of winter camping.

This am my father & big dog built a fire. My Mother & the little dogs went in search for perfect fall foliage for my table in my cabin. Ohh talk about some pretty trees & sticks. (pic to come on that as well). Now my clan is all out by the fire while I'm over here in the laundry room cleaning blankets & 2 days of clothes & Yapping to y'all about it all.

When I get back I'm fixing me a little *night cap* & hitting the fire to enjoy the night.

Have a nice night, stay warm.
See you on Monday with some GREAT!!! Online Deals to start off your Christmas Shopping!!!

XOXO

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

FREEBIE-Yummy!!!

Like the banner says "Get one while you can..."
things this yummy never last for long.




click image/banner for link & FREE sample

HERSHEY'S recipes

What's Brewing???

I listed just a sample of my favorite recipes that can be found at HERSHEY'S website.
Go on over there yourself & see what recipes will become your favorites.


HERSHEY RECIPES

Spooky Sundae

Spooky Sundae





Ingredients

  • Orange sherbet
  • HERSHEY'S Chocolate Shell Topping
  • HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Syrup
  • HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Corn Flavored Candies
  • Candy corn
Directions

Scoop
orange sherbet into serving dish. Top with shell topping and syrup. Garnish with candy corn pieces.




Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits

Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits



  • 9 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Candy Corn Flavored Candies
  • 1 package (6-serving size) vanilla cook and serve pudding and pie filling mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
  • Additional whipped topping and candies for garnish(optional)

Directions

1. Remove wrappers from candies. Stir together pudding mix and milk in medium saucepan.

2. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Set aside 1/2 cup pudding; place plastic wrap on surface and refrigerate. Evenly divide 1 cup pudding among 4 to 6 clear parfait glasses. Cover loosely, refrigerate while preparing next step.

3. Add 9 candies to remaining pudding in pan. Stir until candies are melted and mixture is uniform orange color; cool slightly (about 10 minutes). Evenly layer orange pudding onto vanilla pudding in serving dishes.

4. Stir 1/2 cup whipped topping into cooled vanilla pudding. Evenly layer onto orange layer in serving dishes. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with additional whipped topping and candy piece, if desired. 4 to 6 servings.

Yummy Mummy Cookies

Yummy Mummy Cookies


Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup HERSHEY'S Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 1 to 2 packages (12 oz. each) HERSHEY'S Premium White Chips
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons shortening(do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)
  • Additional HERSHEY'S Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Directions

1. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in 1 cup small chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough 20 minutes or until firm enough to handle.

2. Heat oven to 350 F. For mummy body, roll 1 tablespoon dough into 3-1/2 inch long carrot shape; place on ungreased cookie sheet. For head, roll 1 teaspoon dough, roll into ball the size of a grape; press onto wide end of body. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.

3. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

4. Microwave 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) white chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in microwave-safe pie plate or shallow bowl at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted.

5. Place 1 cookie at a time on table knife or narrow metal spatula. Spoon white chip mixture over just the top of cookie to coat; place on wax paper. (If mixture begins to thicken, return to microwave for a few seconds.) Melt additional chips with shortening, if needed for additional coating. As coating begins to set on cookies, use toothpick to score lines in body and on face to resemble mummy . Place two small chocolate chips on each for eyes. Store, covered, in cool dry place. About 30 cookies.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Apples


Chocolate & Peanut Butter Dipped Apples

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 medium apples, stems removed
  • 10 to 12 wooden popsicle sticks
  • 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1-2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening, divided (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil)

Directions

1. Line tray with wax paper. Wash apples; dry thoroughly. Insert wooden stick into stem end of each apple; place on prepared tray.

2. Place chocolate chips, 2/3 cup peanut butter chips and 1/4 cup shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Dip bottom three-fourths of each apple into mixture. Twirl and gently shake to remove excess; return to prepared tray.

3. Place remaining 1 cup peanut butter chips and remaining 2 tablespoons shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred. Spoon over top section of each apple, allowing to drip down sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 10 to 12 coated apples.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Halloween Cookie Pizza

Halloween Cookie Pizza



Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE(recipe follows)
  • ORANGE DRIZZLE(recipe follows)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12-inch round pizza pan.*

2. Beat brown sugar and shortening in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until creamy. Add egg, water and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add to sugar mixture, beating on low speed until well blended. Stir in peanut butter chips. Spread batter in prepared pan to within 1/2 inch of edge.

3. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. Sprinkle marshmallows, chocolate chips and pecans over top. Return to oven. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Cool completely.

4. Drizzle CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE over top. Drizzle ORANGE DRIZZLE over chocolate. Let stand about 1 hour until drizzles set. Cut into wedges. 16 servings.

CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE: Combine 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavor shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted when stirred.

ORANGE DRIZZLE: Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon water, 3 drops yellow food color and 2 drops red food color in small bowl; stir until well blended.

* Cookie pizza can be baked in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F. 15 to 18 minutes or until set.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Do you like "tags"-Graphics??




Do you like graphics
Do u like them for FREE?

Well once upon a time I used to be really good at making what is called "Tags"
I have some of them stored over at Fotki site.

You may go over & snag up what you like.
I'm not taking any request for my older tags BUT
I will be creating new ones soon...Very soon-before November for Thanksgiving.

Some will still be for free & other will NOT...
Yes I want cash but, no need to worry
I'm not like some of those sites out there that charge arms & legs & 1st born
for a tag...even though yes, they do take up many hours if not days to create
a simple dollar here & there is all I ask for.

Soo, anyways bla bla bla...
If you are wanting to see more of what I can do with a keyboard & mouse
click on over to my Fotki site & snoop around...

Thanks for any lookers btw...one other thing....

some of you only know me as Star, blog business
others many only know me as The Cajun Moon Dogs, same blog
a few of you may know me as Swamp Dragon, taggers mostly
& most of you know me as Lahia..........real birth right name

Point is.......It's all me one way or another...One person NOT four!!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

free mag

I received double Good Housekeeping Magazines this month of October

I will give away 1 to the next person who replies to this post.

I'll pay for the mailing as well....

Monday, October 13, 2008

Re-Decorating/Modeling


Welcome to the Over Haul NEW Look of
The Cajun Moon Dogs Blaa Blaa Blog

I hope all works well
I'll be adding in links as I finish the updating

Please excuse my saw-dust & cobwebs

I added some funnies at the end of the blaa blaa blog page.
I hope y'all enjoy them; They will update on their own each day.

If anything is jumpy or shaky
please leave a comment to that certain section
& I'll fix it ASAP....

Enjoy your stay-enjoy reading "my life"

Saturday, October 11, 2008

10 DAY GIVE-AWAY



Starting OCTOBER 10, 2008



To get signed up with the group-
Go to link at top of page
click the picture!!

The 10 Day Give is a challenge that is designed to help us get our minds off of ourselves and start thinking about how we can help others.

The thing is, I think most people really want to make other people’s lives better, but with everything going on all around us all hours of the day, we just don’t get a chance. This is an opportunity to choose, on purpose, to give of ourselves. There really are hundreds of opportunities that we overlook each day. My goal is to just grab hold of one of them each day.

For some people that means giving money, for others time is far more precious than money, and for others it may mean their expertise in an area. But, no matter who you are, we all have something to give.

It could be taking someone out to lunch, it could be babysitting for an overworked mom, it can as simple as giving your precious time by taking your mom to the park to talk. There are no rules, no judges, and no right or wrong ways of completing the challenge.

But, I encourage you to sign up for the challenge and decide to give whatever you can - it’s only for 10 days. And who knows, maybe it will become a habit.

Starting on October 10th, 2008 we are going to give something to a different person, each day until October 19th, 2008. It doesn’t matter what the gift is, how much it costs, who it is given to, or how it is given. The point is to just to give - on purpose. We hope you decide to join us.


WHY WE ARE DOING IT

The purpose behind it is to give people an opportunity to:

  1. Change the lives of those around you
  2. Change your own life by better understanding the joy of giving
  3. Make the world a better place one gift at a time


WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM IT

Everyone understands that the laws of gravity will cause a baseball thrown into the air to return to earth. The same creator of gravity says that when you give it will be given back to you. This law applies to everyone and is just as true as the laws of gravity.

Just as you can be certain of hitting the ground after jumping from a rooftop, you can be confident that when you give, it will come back to you. Obviously, that shouldn’t be the motivation behind giving, but it is a law that we can choose to either fight against or benefit from it.

Interestingly, God so strongly desires that we understand this law, that the only context in which testing God was condoned in the Bible was in the area of giving. He really wants people to understand the power in giving. I can tell you from personal experience that every time I have given more than I wanted to or felt like I could, surprising and unexpected increase always followed it. Sometimes in the form of an unexpected raise at work, sometimes money given to me by others, or sometimes just a discovery that leads to huge savings. But since I have been watching to see the law in action, it has been always been proved true.

These are just a few things you can expect to get if you join us…

  1. The satisfaction of seeing a little effort on your part yield a lot of joy in the lives of others.
  2. The assurance that what you sow you will reap - it will come back around.
  3. The pleasure of knowing that you are making the world a better place - remember Pay it Forward?
  4. You will get to have your name/website/shoe size or whatever you want proudly displayed on this page for all the world to see.
  5. If you complete the challenge, you will receive a badge that you can display on your website/Facebook/Myspace to show your friends how cool you are!


HELPFUL TIPS

  • Start saving ASAP - it will be a lot easier to give if you have money saved up in advance.
  • Fill your wallet up with cash, so you can always dole out some cash if you need to…
  • I love giving to strangers, but sometimes they can be freaked out. So, proceed with caution!
  • If you think your giving could freak someone out, do it anonymously. This can be very fun. You can almost turn it into a James Bond type challenge not to get caught!
  • Plan out your giving in advance, but be ready when a moment of inspiration strikes.


FAQs

What else can I do to help?

  • Encourage others to sign up
  • Write about it on your website
  • Put a banner or badge up on your website (scroll up and look to the left)
  • Bookmark this page with Stumbleupon, Reddit, Digg, or any others

What if I don’t have money to give?

Give your time or anything you have that can be translated into value to someone else. Get creative. There is a lot more that you can give other than money.

What happens after I sign up?

  • Start planning what you are going to be giving.
  • Begin saving some money to give or making a few extra bucks so you can give it away.
  • We will also send out a kick-off email on October 10th to give everyone a friendly reminder.

Do I have to sign up?

Nope, you don’t have to, you could do it on your own. But, isn’t it so much more fun being part of a group that is all working towards a common goal? Also, having your name listed on this page may be additional incentive to make sure you follow through. Or, maybe not ;)


decorating....??



Oh MY MY it is nearly 2 weeks into October I have yet to get up ALL my decorations...

We are talking no less then 6 XL plastic tubs FULL of Halloween deco...I decided this year to move my grave yard the other side of our back yard-when the area is nice dead thanks to this months passed hurricane season-How lucky can I get, aye...

we decided of course to reuse the crosses my father made (from cypress wood) from last year again this year...Well lil note though I kept them up all year long-cause the back yard has that all ready dead look as is so...I like it that way though...we cleared out the bigger trees & pointy poky things & I went to the local garden store " Mitch's" & i bought myself 12 big bags of mulch-I spreads them out in my grave area, stuck the crosses in, Hung a BIG spider web in back of it all wrapped around my part dead trees & today we going to add 2 spot lights to give it well light...you know that ""EEK"" feeling.

Big Dog decided a few years back to hang my 2-4 ft tall skeletons from his A-Frame with hang mans nooses. I bought after hallow one year for a cheap sale of $3.00 each Reg price ranges in the more then $12.00 each

Plus the hallow sale had a less then $5. dead plastic parrot-It has bones showing & feathers missing. So perfect with the hanging skeletons-Beings they are Pirate Skeletons.

We added a few dead people hanging from the trees as well. I got them on sale just last sat. for $5.99 each reg priced at $25.00 That is a deal I just couldn't pass up...

**Brain Fart** I know the money market isn't the best...But i always go all out there for Halloween it's what I do & I do it too for Christmas-I save my money here & there just for those celebrations...Plus I save & save from years pass...Sooo, YEAH I had my little stash for this year...That is why I'm able to keep up the tradition for Moon Dog Spot's birthday & our Halloween Gathering. You Know our lil dog is turning 4 this year...On Oct 22nd

OK back to Deco buz.
Me & Spot added some ""NEON GREEN"" webs to the outside of our home this am.
We live in a brick house this is perfect for the webs to cling to-no need for staple gun or black tape...just spread out & wipe it to the house with your hands....We had a blast doing it too!!!
Kept Spot entertained for 3 hours...Not bad for the am hours.

I bought at Micheal's 2 sets of Bats Flying Lights
They are adorable too=Cost was reg. $19.99 we had hit the 40% off sale PLUS I had two coupons that came in the mail for another saving of $10. Off $20.
My total for both sets was with tax $4.12

I placed these hanging from my box-in front of my side door & french back doors.

We will be doing alot more decor. this afternoon & finish with it all soon too

Ohh I must mitchen to y'all that my church bench will have a purpose this year...My dead folks will be placed on them as though they were the ones handing out hallow candy to all the boys & ghouls...Ohh sooo spooky!!!


As soon as I get my printer problem fixed I'll post pict. for y'all to check out our hallow world


Till next time I post...when ever that may be...

TTFN....C.M.D.Star

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Free Sample Fruit Roll=ups


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