Sunny Apple Bars

I get the Eat Better America newsletter and in it was this recipe. I was excited because I had the muffin mix in my pantry. It had been there for awhile, so I was more then happy to use it up. I thought these were good, but my 5 year old didn't. It might have been the raisins.

Sunny Apple Bars :
1box (15.3 oz) Fiber One™ apple cinnamon muffin mix
1/2cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) or unsweetened applesauce
1/2cup water
1tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/4cup fat-free egg product or 1 egg
1/3cup raisins
1/3cup sunflower nuts
Icing:
1/2cup powdered sugar
2to 3 teaspoons milk
1.Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, pumpkin, water, oil and egg just until blended (batter may be lumpy). Stir in raisins; spread in pan. Sprinkle with sunflower nuts.
2.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3.In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough milk for desired consistency until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cut into bars."

* Makes 24 bars. I froze them in freezer bags then pulled them out and warm them up in the microwave. They still taste great!*

Nutritional Information

1 Bar: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 110mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 11g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

My mom gave all us kids a cook book for Christmas . I love recipe books! I like to try out new recipes. This one is called Good Food from our Neighborhood. It was compiled by a group in Roy. This particular recipe is from Susan Voorhees. We tried it and loved it, I then suggested it to my sister and they really liked it. My brother and his wife tried it too, and well, these burgers are Terrific! (sorry no picture, but try it anyway)

Terrific Teriyaki Burgers

1 1/2 C soft bread crumbs

1/2 C chopped Onion

1/4 C Water

2 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

1 Clove garlic, minced (I used a few shakes of garlic powder)

Dash ground ginger

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (I used a pound for our family of 4)

6 hamburger buns

Sliced cucumbers (optional)

Lettuce leaves (optional)

Stir together the soft bread crumbs, onion, water, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ground ginger in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef and mix well. Shape the meat mixture into six 3/4 inch thick patties.

Grill uncovered, turning once, for 15-18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of patty registers 160 degrees. (I eye balled it and cooked until no longer pink)

For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place patties on the grill rack; cover and grill as above. Makes: 6 servings.

What's In A Kit

A challenge was given to me by a neighbor, the Utah Deal Diva. Some of you may know her. She loves a good deal, but don't we all? I was talking to her about the new workshop on the go group starting this month. She, like a lot of you I'm sure, thinks $29.95 for a kit is a little steep. She wanted to know how many things you can make from one kit. Challenge accepted. I created everything the instruction sheets suggested, then using our awesome idea books, Imagine & Originals I started creating more. Here is what I ended up with:
That is a total of 38 items made from one kit!

• 20 Cards
• 3 Heart Shaped Boxes (for valentine's gifts)
• 2 Buckets
• 5 Bag Toppers
• 3 - Two Page Layouts
• 1 Gift Box
• 4 Notebooks

I'll do the math for you. If you purchase the $29.95 kit the cost per item is only $.90! If you purchase the kit with the Best option, which is what I used it costs only $1.18 per item!

You've seen some of the items in the earlier post with the details on the Workshop for this month. Here is a closer view of the items you haven't seen yet:

I'm so glad I accepted this challenge! I now have a ton of gifts done and cards on hand for the future. You can see all the details of the kit and even order it HERE (click on Top Stitch on the left). Better yet, join us this month for the workshop. Call or email me to reserve your spot and to start crafting with this awesome kit!

The Winner Is.....!

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Email me to claim your prize!

Happy CTMH Anniversary! (Contest Closed)

I’ve been with CTMH for 5 years now! I can hardly believe it! I’d love to give away one of my favorite accents, Sparkles!

I will give a free package to everyone who joins the Workshop On The Go Group this month. You can also enter to win a package by posting a comment. The original draw date was Friday the 8th, but for those of you that didn't get the info until Friday, I'll extend it over the weekend and pick a winner on Monday January 11th.

Check back to see if you are the winner and to claim your prize!

Workshop On The Go Group - January

WORKSHOP ON THE GO GROUP: Do you need a girl’s night out and time to craft with friends? This group is for you! The group consists of 6 members and meets for 6 months. Each month, starting this month on Friday January 29th (7pm-10pm) we will meet to complete the Workshop On The Go projects.

Workshop On The Go Group Perks:
• Each member will receive $25 or more in free product. One person will be “hostess” in a month.
• New kit and techniques featured every month.
• Two NEW patterns every month. A scrapbook pattern & card pattern
• Full colored step by step instruction guide- Awesome if you are not able to attend, or need to finish at home.
• With a few extra pieces of cardstock that I will provide for FREE, you will complete 2 layouts & 12 cards. You’ll have a ton of extras to make even more at home!
• Discounted price of $29.95 for each kit with options to add more to step up and bling out your projects.
• Guests are always welcome! Bring a friend and receive a gift!

Ready to join? It’s simple! Email or call me to reserve your spot by Monday January 18th. *You can do the workshop with us without joining the group, let me know at time of sign up you would like to be a guest.*

Tell your friends! Start your own group of 6 people for 6 months and receive an additional $10 of free product! You will be able to choose a time and date that works for you and your friends to hold your group!

Spring Idea Book!

The new catalog is here and ready for viewing. You can get your own copy by emailing or calling me (while supplies last). Click HERE to view it online! You can order any of the new products by clicking on the Close To My Heart icon on the right side of the blog.