Alexis and Shylah’s Photoshoots

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Jennifer Said

If you know me, you know my love of photography. Recently I’ve decided to get back into it on a more professional level and have had a couple of photoshoots with a couple more lined up in the near future. You can see the entire albums by clicking on the each girls picture below.

Please note that all photos with the Jennifer Jerome image are copyright to myself. I have embedded the copyright into the images themselves as well as placed the visible copyright on each photo. They are not to be altered in any way, shape or form nor copied or saved without written permission from myself.

 

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2013: ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jennifer Said

1378678_10151906570434581_2044266902_nSunday, December 1
(7:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(8:30–10:00 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES
(12:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) THE FAMILY MAN
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(7:00–9:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 2
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO
(6:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(7:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE

Tuesday, December 3
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) THREE DAYS

Wednesday, December 4
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) DECK THE HALLS—ABC Family Premiere
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 5
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Friday, December 6
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(6:30–8:30 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) PRANCER

Saturday, December 7
(7:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
(8:30–10:30 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST
(10:30 AM–12:30 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(12:30–2:30 PM ET/PT) ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
(2:30–4:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(4:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(11:00 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) DECK THE HALLS

Sunday, December 8
(7:00–8:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(8:00–10:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID
(10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) SNOWGLOBE
(12:00–2:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAZE—ABC Family Original Movie Premiere
High powered executive Melody Gerard (Jennie Garth) returns to her sleepy hometown to try and convince everyone to let her company build a giant new discount store. But she’s unexpectedly met with resistance by the townspeople—led by her childhood sweetheart, Carter ( Cameron Mathison). Desperate to get out of town and back to her “real” life, Melody takes a spill and wakes up in an alternate universe where she never took the job and is married to Carter.
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Monday, December 9
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAZE
(8:00–10:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH GRINCHES THE CAT IN THE HAT
(12:00–2:00 AM) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS

Tuesday, December 10
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) A CHIPMUNK CHRISTMAS
(6:30–9:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SNOWGLOBE

Wednesday, December 11
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(8:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) Melissa & Joey – All New Christmas Special
Jaime Pressly drops by as Mel’s sister Meredith, who comes home from prison on furlough to celebrate Christmas with the kids and Mel, and seems unruffled by Joe’s obvious animosity towards her. (Live Action)
(8:30–9:00 PM ET/PT) Baby Daddy – All New Christmas Special
Ben takes drastic measures to get Emma a much sought after toy for her first Christmas. (Live Action)
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

Thursday, December 12
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) BABY DADDY – All New Christmas Special
(6:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY – All New Christmas Special
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 13
(4:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO
(4:30–6:20 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY
(6:20–8:20 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
(8:20–10:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY OF TERROR!
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) CHASING CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 14
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND THE BLUSTERY DAY
(7:30–8:00 AM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND TIGGER TOO
(8:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH—ABC Family Premiere
(9:30–10:00 AM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO
(10:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(1:00–1:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(1:30–2:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY OF TERROR!
(2:00–3:50 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY
(3:50–5:50 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY 2
(5:50–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY 3
(8:00–9:45 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID—ABC Family Premiere
(9:45–11:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
(11:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Sunday, December 15
(7:30–9:00 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(9:00–10:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(10:30–11:00 AM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(11:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) DISNEY PREP’S & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(11:30 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(12:00–2:00 PM ET/PT) – I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) DECK THE HALLS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Monday, December 16
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) SNOW
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(11:00 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(1:00–1:30 AM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(1:30–2:00 AM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE

Tuesday, December 17
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) THREE DAYS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) – I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS

Wednesday, December 18
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAZE
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) SECRET SANTA
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(7:00–7:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) MARY POPPINS

Thursday, December 19
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME
(9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) MARY POPPINS
(12:00 –2:00 PM) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS
(2:00 PM–4:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(4:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE FAMILY MAN
(7:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) DECK THE HALLS

Friday, December 20
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) CHASING CHRISTMAS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS DO-OVER
(1:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) THE FAMILY MAN
(4:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS
(5:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) A CHIPMUNK CHRISTMAS
(6:30–9:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

Saturday, December 21
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(7:30–8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(8:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) PINOCCHIO’S CHRISTMAS)
(9:00–10:00 AM ET/PT) THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS
(10:00–10:30 AM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(10:30–11:30 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(1:30–2:30 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(2:30–3:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(3:30–4:00 PM ET/PT) A CHIPMUNK CHRISTMAS
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES

Sunday, December 22
(7:00–8:00 AM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(8:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(5:00 PM–7:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(7:00–9:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 23
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE: THE HOLIDAY HEIST
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) DECK THE HALLS
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(7:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Tuesday, December 24
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(9:00 -11:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

Wednesday, December 25
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(7:30–8:30 AM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(8:30–9:30 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 2
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION

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New Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Jennifer Said

I received free Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels in order to host the Werther’s Original® sponsored party. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I signed up for this particular sponsored party for a few reasons:

  • I love Werther’s.
  • It’s Fall
  • I knew my Girl Scouts would provide honest feedback that I could provide to my readers.
  • But most important (to me) — my Girl Scouts would have fun making something at our Fall party that was edible and fit the theme.

Knowing that we had a Fall party scheduled I felt it was more than appropriate to put the new Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels to the ultimate test. Beings it was a Fall party and the girls are younger, I needed something that was easy for them to make that represented the season best. So, candy covered apples seemed to be the perfect fit!

The only problem was, I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to pull it off as we don’t have access to a microwave at our meeting location, and the recipe for making the candy covered apples called for the use of a microwave (you read that correctly — no stove; a microwave) so I had to take a chance with the recipe provided with my kit. See below for the simple addition to the directions provided.

So I notified the parents of my plan of making them and that I had received the product for free (yes, I even disclose things offline as well lol) from Werther’s.

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Following the directions I prepped the caramel at home; it was easy! You use 1 bag of Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels per 4 medium sized apples. So I unwrapped the caramels (also easy; they’re in a wax-coated paper – it took me 3 minutes per bag), placed them in a medium sized glass bowl, added 2 tablespoons of milk and microwaved them for 2 minutes. I completed this step until I had enough caramel made for 24 apples (per the directions provided on the bag). When I removed the melted caramel from the microwave I simply stirred it and the caramel became creamy…and it smelled delicious. Oh boy did it smell delicious! I’ll cover the taste of it a little later on.

This is where I had to change things up from the directions a bit in order to keep the caramel warm and insure it didn’t set before I left for the party. I simply added each bowl made and transferred it to a crockpot with the setting on low. I stirred it about every 20-30 minutes and it worked out perfectly! The caramel stayed warm in the crockpot and the girls were able to dip their apples into it…3 hours later…with no problems whatsoever.

I did test a candy covered apple after I melted the caramel at home. I figure this much… I had never made my own and I was dying to know what they tasted like. I love candy covered apples and if you know me, you know it’s clearly one of my favorite things about the Fall season. Plus, someone had to make sure it tasted as good as it smelled; right? 😉

So to further follow the directions, I dipped my apple in, set it on wax paper for 15 minutes and with the first bite my mouth was exploding with flavor. It was phenomenal! I couldn’t wait to get to the party and have the girls make them.

1375137_10151982507683055_1840731830_n20 minutes into the party and I had a long line of kiddo’s making their first candy covered apples. I’ll admit it, I was excited for them. While I never made candy covered apples on my own, I have a distinct recollection of making them (dunking my apple) one year while in elementary school.

When all the girls had taken their turn we had them set them on the snack table until the end of the party. About 15 minutes toward the end I had them sit down and gave them options of chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.

It was fun to see some of them just roll them around in the chips and let them stick where they may, while others were more meticulous or crafty (even making faces with them).

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Thank you Werther’s!

In the end a lot of the girls gave me positive feedback in regard to the taste of them (and the fun in making them). Only a couple of girls said they preferred the taste of plain apples, but also let me know how much they enjoyed making them regardless. One of them even offered hers up to my husband who was more than happy to oblige. I haven’t seen him smile like that in a long time…nor commit me so fast into making more at home!

All in all, my general consensus is this: I use to avoid using caramel in recipes because it always seemed like it would create a huge mess and be difficult to work with. After this experience I’m already scouting out the next available recipe that I can use them with. The holidays are coming…I have plans! Creamy, delicious plans.

If you’d like to make plans of your own, please check out the Werther’s Caramel Community for caramel lovers (just like you…and me!) that is full of recipes, coupons and even sweepstakes.

This is the baking caramel we’ve been waiting for!

I received free Werther’s Original® Baking Caramels in order to host the Werther’s Original® sponsored party. The opinions expressed here are my own.

 

 

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REVIEW: Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey’s “Built to Amaze” (St. Louis)

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Jennifer Said

Disclaimer: I was given tickets to the Friday, October 17th performance, to provide my honest review of the show. This in no way, shape or form affects my opinion of the show. 

1385011_10151985362433055_2048974909_n I have been to a lot of circuses and there was only one, out of the last 5, that  didn’t like…and this one was not it. In fact, this particular production is my absolute favorite from pre-show to the finale. I’m pretty sure that I didn’t stop smiling the entire time as I could tell that every single detail was well thought out, prepared for and at the risk of sounding incredibly cheesy…built to amaze!

Every single element of the show was exciting with just enough anticipation to keep me on the edge of my seat and timed appropriately enough not to lose my interest in the process. This is what we call fantastic entertainment!

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The antics of the clowns were at an all time high leaving the audience in fits of laughter. They weren’t the scary clowns that children fear. No, they were friendly, never pushy, spoke in normal voices and really lured you into their characters and curious as to what they would do next.

Add in the element of super funny & quite comical vehicles to the mix and I could hear children cracking up all around me; it was great!

Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey have excelled at ‘perfecting the clown’ and making them enjoyable for children of all ages.

1394463_10151985362668055_1796520615_nMy favorite act is always the tigers. I won’t deny that I do enjoy the elephants, but I’m a lion & tiger kind of gal!

Their trainer has such a wonderful bond with them and the level of mutual of respect is so astonishing. So, being able to watch them interact is wonderful to me. I’m always left with wanting to watch more!

I love that they’ve made the act more personal by allowing him to make commentary during his performance. He has a lot of fun with it and it gives the audience a better feel for who he is. Considering he’s been part of the Ringling family for many years…it just gives it that extra personal touch.

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All in all the excitement of the show was superb and I wasn’t quite ready for it to end when it did, but unfortunately all things must do just that. If I would have had time this weekend we would have attended another show…it was that great! It IS the greatest show on earth, after all!

There is still time to catch the 12 (noon) and 4pm show Sunday so don’t miss your chance. They won’t be back until next year and odds are the entire production will be different once again.

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If you’d like to see more photos from this particular production, simply click here and enjoy. Please keep in mind that all photos are copyright and should not be used without express written permission by myself. 

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Easy Chicken & Dumplings

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Jennifer Said

Before I begin I want to make it clear that this is NOT my recipe. I originally discovered it on AllRecipes.com However, I wanted to share it with everyone because I think it’s one of the easiest, tastiest and most inexpensive recipes I have yet to discover for chicken & dumplings. The only modification that I made was using 3-10oz cans of regular size biscuits instead of Grand biscuits.

Chicken & Dumplings

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Add in peas, carrots, celery

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All done!

INGREDIENTS:
2-10oz cans of Cream of Chicken
3-14oz cans of chicken broth
3 cups shredded chicken
3 -5oz cans of refrigerated biscuit dough
Optional: peas, carrots and/or celery

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: Boil chicken on med heat for 45 minutes
Step 2: Shred with fork/knife
Step 3: Mix cream of chicken, chicken broth, chicken (peas, carrots and/or celery) in large pot.
Step 4: Bring to medium heat.
Step 5: Cut biscuits in half.
Step 6: Slowly add to simmering soup.
Step 7: Reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer 10-15 minutes until biscuits are no longer doughy in center (remember the biscuits will expand while cooking so leave room)

 

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