Patsy Reiter

Writing stories for children and adults for over fifteen years

Crazy About Crafts

Guest post by my friend, Julie, who lives in northern Michigan. Julie enjoys sending get well cards, cheer up notes, and crafts to family and friends. She’s the first to deliver an upside-down pineapple cake or nut bread to a neighbor. Her acts of thoughtfulness are always welcomed. So during these pandemic times, we can take a cue from Julie. Her easy craft ideas are fun for children. Enjoy.

I love crafts and have some great ideas to help friends and family during these crazy times. I love mail, getting and sending.

Listed below are pictures and several ideas for crafts that are fun and easy.

Take old Christmas cards or buy used cards to make:    

  1. Bookmarks
  2. Framed cards
  3. Stationery
  4. Decorated gifts bags

I enjoy mailing out cards or notes and sometimes add a lottery ticket, joke, craft, or decorating idea. Let your friends know what you’re doing during the week–cleaning, cooking, crafts, yard work, going on rides to look for deer or animals, or sitting outside enjoying the Michigan weather.

We can’t get together these days, but we can let our friends and family know we are thinking about them.

Enjoy some fun, creative time.

Julie

 

 

 

 

Fruits, Vegetables, and More

August is upon us and roadside stands, farm markets, and orchards are getting into full swing.

         

No better way than to share healthy food ideas for kids during pandemic times. Since social distancing is the norm, stopping at an outdoor stand and encouraging children to select his or her favorite fruit or vegetable is a great way to beat the blues.

So . . . this post is basically pictures.

       

  

My favorite–smoothies!

Enjoy and eat healthy!

Tried and True-Chocolate Cheesecake

I thought I would share a Chocolate Cheesecake recipe that I posted a few years back. It’s a wonderful dessert for any occasion and a family favorite.

The card is difficult to read, faded, and has embedded chocolate spots.

Below I’ve typed the recipe for you to print. I sprinkled shaved Hershey bars over the top which gives the dessert extra appeal. Yum!

 

Chocolate Cheesecake

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup chopped nutmeats
  • 2 sticks softened margarine

Mix together and press into a 9×13 pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees and cool.

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  • 1  8oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup cool whip
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Mix and spread over cooled crust.

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  • 1  3oz. box instant vanilla pudding
  • 1  3oz. box instant chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups milk

Mix together and spread over cream cheese mixture.

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Top with cool whip and shaved Hershey bars.

Sometimes a tried-and-true recipe is the best dessert to serve.

Enjoy!