Cheers!

Not that we're a bunch of lushes in this family, but we do love a good drink on Christmas eve. We make and give sweet little jars of Apple Pie as gifts. This year instead of just a plain ole' mason jar with a bow on top, I decided to dress them up a bit. What do you think?

Apple Pie Recipe:

2 gallons apple cider

1 gallon apple juice

2 cups brown sugar

2 cups granulated sugar

6 cinnamon sticks

1 bottle 151 proof Everclear

Add all ingredients (except alcohol) to a big pot. Bring to a boil until all the sugar is dissolved. Let cool to room temperature then add the Everclear. Bottle/jar as soon as possible. Enjoy it right away, or wait a week or two. It only gets better with time!

Bags and a Bottle o' Rum

Yep. It's official...Fall is in the air. I sat in my cozy woman cave and played most of the day. WHOOP! I know it's a bit early, but I'm preparing for the kids' school Halloween parties. Here are Preston's treat bags for his little preschool class.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Perfectly Plum, Wild Wasabi

DSP ~ Sweater Weather

Ink ~ Early Espresso, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, Off the Grid, Ghouls, Make a Monster

Other Supplies ~ small brown paper bags, googly eyes

*Small paper bags and googly eyes not SU products.

As I worked, I sipped on this yummy, hot and fall appropriate drink. Don't worry. The kids were at Nana and Papa's and it was well after noon. he he he

Hot Spiced Rum Cider

Recipe:

64 oz. jug of Apple Cider

1 Tbsp Cinnamon

1 Tbsp Ground Cloves

1 Tbsp Nutmeg

Spiced Rum

Stir all ingredients together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer for a few minutes while stirring. Pour with a ladle into a mug, add a shot of Spiced Rum and enjoy!