Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus

Taken from Christmas Past~

For the last 5 years, Cameron and I have been making the trek into the city to see the windows on State street and  Santa at Marshall Fields/Macy's.  If we are lucky we get seating in the Walnut Room and get greeted by the Christmas fairies.   I have just been informed by said daughter that she thinks she is too big to see Santa.....Moment please , heart stopped.  First I lose the Easter bunny, now Santa.... how much can one mom take in a year!

She did tell me that going downtown with me is still fun , so I have that going for me.  So I sit here this morning with my big girl panties, a fake smile and the realization that I too have to grow up or get left behind.   And I thought I was grown up already~

Banana Raisin Muffins

INGREDIENTS

* 3 bananas, well-ripened
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups flour
* 1 cup of sugar
* 1/3 cup corn oil
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 1/2 cup raisins
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat water to a boil in microwave or on stovetop. Turn off heat and add raisins. Set aside for about 15 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a potato masher.

3. Mix all other ingredients together. Stir until well combined.

4. Remove plumped raisins from water and pat dry with paper towels. Fold into batter.

5. Pour into a loaf pan and bake  at 350 for one hour and fifteen minutes. ( alternative : pour in Mini-muffin pans and bake for 11-13 min)

6. Let it cool on a rack before serving.

HedBanz

In a world of battery filled games with flashing lights, this is a refreshing change. I love that this is a family friendly game and truthfully what kid doesn’t like to see their parent acting a little silly.

Premise of the game:

For 3 – 6 people

You draw and identity card from the deck, it will be a food or animal or common object,  Without looking place the card in your headband on your head. Players take turns trying to guess what they are using yes/no questions.  IE: Am I bigger than a car?

Be the one to guess what you are before the timer runs out and you win!

Yup this goes in my favorites~ 

$20 - $30

My favorite thing today: November 17, 2010

$ 49.99

iGo Green charger

Charge plugged and unplugged! During use as a wall charger, the internal battery recharges and is ready to provide power to your gadgets when away from outlets. Charge on the go, at the beach, on a boat, in the air - charge anywhere!

Features & Benefits:

·                     Works as a wall charger to charge almost any device while simultaneously charging its integrated battery for device charging away from a wall outlet

·                     Two USB outputs for simultaneous device charging

·                     Includes iGo USB charging cable for even lighter travel

·                     Small and lightweight - fits in your pocket

·                     Includes foldable wall blades that easily store away

·                     Works with multiple devices, including mobile phones,   Bluetooth headsets,   smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras, GPS devices and more

·                     No need to buy a new charger when upgrading your devices; compatible with the latest models

·                     Works worldwide; no need for a voltage converter when traveling

Charge plugged and unplugged! During use as a wall charger, the internal battery recharges and is ready to provide power to your gadgets when away from outlets. Charge on the go, at the beach, on a boat, in the air - charge anywhere!

Features & Benefits:

·                     Works as a wall charger to charge almost any device while simultaneously charging its integrated battery for device charging away from a wall outlet

·                     Two USB outputs for simultaneous device charging

·                     Includes iGo USB charging cable for even lighter travel

·                     Small and lightweight - fits in your pocket

·                     Includes foldable wall blades that easily store away

·                     Works with multiple devices, including mobile phones, Bluetooth headsets,   smartphones/PDAs, MP3 players, portable gaming devices, digital cameras, GPS devices and more

·                     No need to buy a new charger when upgrading your devices; compatible with the latest models

·                     Works worldwide; no need for a voltage converter when traveling

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I saw something similar on a website and couldn't resist making my own version.  Sorry I couldn't remember which site I saw it at~