A Few Nifty Gift Ideas

Saw these on the web. Adorable and so easy to make!!

 Who wouldn't love these red boots to stomp around in?

New "Holiday" DSI. It comes in green or orange and with a bonus game for $149. Love it!!

Well, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

Whew, I have been gone for a looooooooong time from Sweet Tea blog! I really love my blog and I want to spend more time making it great. Hey, I also want MORE FOLLOWERS, too. If any of my gracious followers out there in "blogland" could share tips, I would be ever so grateful!!

Okay, I love Christmas as much as I love Fall, so I am very excited the season is upon us. My house looks like Christmas has "thrown up," as I have boxes and boxes full of decorations all over my house. It's our first Christmas in this house so I am very excited.

On December 11th, I am hosting an Ornament Exchange for my BFF's. I am a little peeved about my invite, as it is still at the printers as I type. Hmmm... Not classy but I did send a Save the date. I hope that will count for something.

Merry, Merry, y'all!!

Halloween

So, I am going to a Halloween party. Since it is of the costume variety, I will need to dress up... Normally, I would choose a "couples" costume but my husband and son have an important football game to attend so I will be going alone this year.

The costume looks I have leaned toward so far have been,  beekeeper, jellyfish, raining cats and dogs or a mysterious gothic creature... Help me decide, please. Let me know what you think I should be for the night.

I have included photos. Most of them are Martha Stewart. I do not know where I found the gothic creature.

Black Bean Salsa

1 (4 oz.) can green chiles, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can black olives, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 lbs. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (8oz.) can corn, drained
2-3 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice from 1 fresh lemon and lime

Blend all ingredients and serve with tortilla chips.

Best Mexican Dip Ever (well, to me.)

Layered Mexican Dip

2 cans bean dip
3 medium, ripe avocados
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1.5 cup sour cream
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 med. bunch green onions, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 (3.5 oz.) cans, chopped black olives, drained
8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
Tortilla Chips

Mash together avocados and lemon juice. In a seperate bowl mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning mix.

To assemble: spread bean dip in a dish; top with avocado mixture; layer with sour cream/taco mixture. Sprinkle on onions, tomatoes, olives, and cover with cheese. Serve slightly chilled.

Oh, What A Beautiful Autumn Morning!!

I apologize for not giving due credit to the above images but I cannot remember where I found them. To re-create these  pumpkins, all you need is a few dollar store pumpkins, leopard tissue paper, mod podge and embellishments.  Simple and stylish!!