That crazy Elf!

Christmas Countdown

I found a great idea for our Elf, Cookie Plum Pants, on another great blog.
East Coast Mommy Blog has been sharing lots of great ideas for that crazy Elf everyone loves to hate.
I think it is a great idea and has been so fun having an Elf at our house this year. My kids are getting older and it is getting harder to convince them of the magic of the Holiday season. This little guy has made it so fun for me as well as them. They have seen Cookie get into lots of mischief and have even "grown" cupcakes.

Tomorrow morning I have a feeling Cookie will be bringing some Elf Donuts.
If your Elf would like some donuts just go here!
 

A Story Of love and Chocolate

Christmas Countdown

 

 

A Story of Love and Chocolate

Guy Foubert - born in 1938 in Sint-Niklaas - was a passionate Belgian chocolatier making handmade chocolate truffles.
The story of Chocolaterie Guylian began in the late 1950’s with the marriage of Guy Foubert and Liliane. Guy and Liliane joined their names in our company name: Chocolaterie Guy-lian. Guy soon realised that the world was ready for something totally new. On which the young couple created for the first time chocolates in the shape of seashells. Guy developed the recipe of our signature hazelnut praliné filling; Lilliane added the artistic touch by designing the shining marbled look and the delicately sculptured shapes. A true love story of romance and chocolate.



Guylian Chocolates has been gracious enough to allow me to review some of their products.

These are the yummiest chocolates I have ever tasted. Believe me, I have tasted a LOT of chocolate.

They are so delicate yet rich and creamy. I love the creamy center on these beautifully crafted seashell and seahorse shaped treats.

What makes Guylian Belgian chocolate the best in the world?

• Guylian is made with 100 % Belgian chocolate
• We combine artisanal craftsmanship and time-honoured Belgian chocolate-making techniques alongside high tech production techniques.
• We use only the finest ingredients for our chocolate and fillings.
• We hold Belgium’s tradition and chocolate heritage in high regard.
• Our chocolate always has a well-balanced set of flavours that develop gradually, but also endure for a full sensory experience

 

The website shows many different boxes of yummy goodness to be able to purchase for yourself or give as a gift to someone you know would love these delicate little treasures.

 

As you can see, we did try these chocolates and by the way, between my husband and kids this box is long gone. They just don't know how to enjoy a chocolate to savor every minute.

 

Guess what?!?!?!

Guylian Chocolates was also gracious enough to join in the giveaway on Dec 28th!!!

Stay tuned that will be a great day!!!

Disclaimer: I received the products mentioned above free to review. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own and I would not recommend a product I didn't believe would be good for my readers. 

Elf on The Shelf and His Magic Seeds

Our little elf Mr. Cookie Plum-Pants has been quite busy since coming to stay with us.

He has gone fishing in the fish tank, 

played the Xbox one,

and brought some magic seeds for the girls to plant.

The little seeds look like little tiny Christmas Trees.

 

 

The seeds came with some very simple instructions from the big guy himself.  

Plant in Sugar

Sprinkle with Snow

Wait for the Magic

See what Grows

My lovely girls were so excited to plant the seeds

so we did so right away!!!

 

Since we live in Tennessee, there is no real snow so they made their own

little tiny snowflakes from paper and sprinkled on top of the seeds

 that were so delicately planted

in a muffin pan with sugar base for each seed.

They are dreading sleep but hoping the magic will work overnight!

Wowza!!!! It worked!!!