I have been really REALLY busy lately, and part of that is the wedding that happened at Brookfield Zoo this past weekend (Congrats Tony and Shannon!). Temps were in the mid to high 40's, so it was really chilly to be outside without coats. The wedding party bravely managed to take their walk with bare arms and backs, but once the vows began, they gratefully accepted their coats from the wedding planner's assistant. The bride toughed it out, and never wore anything on her back or arms. I found out later her dress weighed 20 lbs! She looked gorgeous in it, though. I really wish I had a decent picture of it, but sadly, I don't.
I'm also deeply into working on my Christmas gifts for my sons and their brides. I don't have much money since I am unemployed; but I do try to do something for the kids in the family as well; so I might resort to winding some of those balls as ornaments with prizes tucked inside. We'll see. I'm just thinking it's not a good idea doing that too soon after having done them; but fun is always fun - like candy.
I have Bingo to call today, and some friends to meet as we celebrate another friend's birthday, so I have to hurry and get moving! Here's a recipe that I posted on my Facebook a week ago, but I thought you all would enjoy as well.
Edible Eyesicles 
No Halloween party is complete without some kind of gruesome treat to serve the guests. Here is the best one I’ve seen yet! INGREDIENTS
3.4-ounce box vanilla pudding mix
Jelly beans (we use the black ones)
LifeSavers Gummies
Plastic Easter eggs
(we use the smaller half)
2 empty egg cartons
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make the pudding according to the directions on the box. Fit a jellybean in the center of a gummy Lifesaver and place it in one half of the plastic egg.
2. Do this for each eyeball. Fill the egg with a dollop of the pudding (so it’s the size eyeball you’d like) and place in the egg carton for support. Place in the freezer for about 3 hours.
3. You want them to be firm. To remove after they’ve set, let them rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes and then gently squeeze them out of the plastic egg. Ready for use immediately or place the eyeballs into a freezer safe dish and keep for up to 2 days before use.
Yield: 2 dozen or so eyeballs
Happy Halloween
PS: the Gummi Lifesavers were the challenge for me. A friend found them at Target.
Comments (13)
What a cute idea, I'll have to see if the kids want to try it :)
@Madre_Pequena - A friend made them up a week ago, and she said that her nephews giggled the whole time they ate them (ages 7, 11 and 14!). I had trouble finding the gummi lifesavers, and she said she found hers at Target.
Thanks for the feedback! :).
Very clever idea.
Thanks for sharing it.
Eeeck. I'm not keen on my munchies looking back at me
@bronze_for_gold - I admit I found it online; but I am glad to share it :).
@uklordjack - LOL!
Thanks for the feedback you guys :).
Gross!!! lol
My brother and SIL had an outdoor autumn wedding~ barefooted and all.
@WildWomanOfTheWest - I can go barefoot on even wet grass in chillier temps than I can go with out a coat XD!
Thanks for dropping by, and taking the time to tell me :).
My kids will think those are cool. Thanks. Good luck with all thats happening around you.
@Jaynebug - Thanks so much for the best wishes :).
Cool. If there was a Mini with the eyeballs popping out, I'd give it to you.
@Roadkill_Spatula - Rofl, I love that idea!
Hello Ms. Dodi,
You made your site simple yet elegant. The music player and pictures are a nice touch. You may be surprised to know that Halloween is pagan in origin. So are Christmas and Easter! Not suitable days for Christians to celebrate!
I like to write articles about God and religion on my site. I want to help people to really get to know Jehovah God, especially in these troubled times. The Bible has an important message for us: "On that day of judgment," says the LORD, "I will punish the leaders... and all those following pagan customs." (Zephaniah 1:8) (NLT)
@landofparadise - Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :).