December Daily

I'm trying my hand at documenting each day in December, a process widely known as December Daily, a concept started by Ali Edwards several years ago. I've always wanted to participate, but am usually so behind with life, I never get around to it. I figured now is as good a time as any to jump in since time in the day does not seem to be increasing and the years are flying by!

I managed to complete the foundation pages, which is set up pretty much just like Ali's.  The digital overlays from Designer Digitals make it pretty easy to design. I may need to remove some of the extra elements as I go because the album is already overflowing and I haven't started adding anything yet!

I used a We R Memory Keepers 5.5 x 8.5 leather album that I had on hand. In fact, I did not purchase anything new for this album other than the overlays. That may or may not be an indication that I have way to many supplies laying around.

So, without further ado, here is my December 1st spread...

One thing that has really helped me feel like this is a do-able project during this busy season is Ali's suggestion to pick one story each day and tell it. It helps to narrow down all of the life stuff to focus on any holiday activities we may have done such as Advent calendars. Little gems come along like the sweet card M made for me which I added by just punching holes in it.

Hopefully I will be able to keep up and post my progress, but I'd better not make any promises :)

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A couple of recent layouts I created made with Studio Calico kits.

Recipe ~ Pumpkin Crunch

This is one of my favorite fall desserts, it is very quick and easy to make. Even if you aren't a fan of pumpkin (like me, I wouldn't eat a slice of pumpkin pie if it were the last pie on earth) you should try it out. This is especially good to take to a gathering if you wind up in charge of dessert.

Pumpkin Crunch

1 box yellow cake mix

1 15 oz can solid pack pumpkin

1 12 oz can evaporated milk

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cup sugar (I have used splenda for this and it works great)

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 c chopped pecans (optional, it tastes great with or without)

1 cup butter, melted

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of 9x13 pan.

*Combine pumpkin evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Pour into prepared pan.

*Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Top with pecans.

*Drizzle melted butter over top.

*Bake at 350 for 50-55 mins or until golden brown.

*Cool...serve chilled. Top with cinnamon whipped cream or cool whip.

Cinnamon Whipped Cream

2 cups whipping cream

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

*Whip all ingredients to desired consistency...it will take 5 or more minutes with a mixer, so be patient.

***Tip: Chill the bowl for your mixer before you add ingredients and it won't take as long to whip up:)