Amy Michelle

These chocolate covered cones are the perfect treat for the new year. They will make great party favors, decorations and will be a great addition to a scoop of ice cream!
Ingredients

Sugar cones
Ice cream
Chocolate chips (one 12-ounce bag for 10 to 12 cones)

Icing
Fruit strips or shoestring licorice (we used Kellogg’s Fruit Streamers)
Nonpareils

Instructions

Spread melted chocolate chips [...]

Bubbly Jell-O Parfait

What you’ll need:

Sparkling White Grape Jell-O
Club soda -or- seltzer -or- ginger ale

How to prepare:
1. Make bubbly Jell-O according to the directions on a box of Sparkling White Grape Jell-O. Be sure to use club soda, seltzer, or ginger ale and follow the tips on the box for getting the gelatin to sparkle.
2. Chill [...]

Just a last minute reminder. If you are lucky enough to have an employer-sponsored flex spending account for medical expenses, remember that you only have a few more days to spend your 2009 dollars before you LOSE them. Most plans give you 30-60 days to turn the receipts in for reimbursement, but your dollars must [...]

Once upon a time (in the mid-1970’s), my brother and I would devour the Sears Holiday Toy catalog to make our lists for Santa. I had to laugh because I think things have really changed. My mom was out visiting us and she wanted to know what my toddler son wanted for Christmas. So, I [...]

Ring in the New Year with these stylish glasses, perfect for the special occasion. 
Materials

template
Poster board

Glitter glue
Glue

Instructions

To fashion them, download Disney Family fun’s template and use it to cut the frame pieces from poster board.
Decorate the glasses (we used glitter glue), leaving about a half-inch at the ends of the arms free. Note: Do not [...]

Apple Ladybug Treats:
What you’ll need:

2 red apples
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon peanut butter
8 thin pretzel sticks

How to prepare:

Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half [...]

Looking for a great craft or activity on Christmas Day to keep the kids busy and add to your holiday cheer; here is two great ideas!
A stocking for Santa-
Say thank you to Santa for all of gifts this Christmas by making a stocking filled with lots of goodies for Santa and his reindeer! Like cookies, [...]

Amy Michelle wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Broccoli Rabe
What you’ll need:

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

How to prepare:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. [...]

Make these beautiful Christmas Doves!
Materials:
* Scissors
* Cardinal or dove template
* 2 (7-inch) squares of red or white felt
* Fabric glue
* 12 inches of clear fishing line
* Fake holly sprig (available at craft stores), cut into a 2-inch length
* 2 small black beads or a permanent marker
Instructions
1.
Flying Bird Ornaments - Step 1 Print out a cardinal [...]