Rainy day is mom's day

A rainy day gives me an excuse to tell my kids that mommy can't take them outside because it's raining. I have a really hard time keeping my kids inside on a sunny day as they stand by the window and wait until you give in and take them outside. So when it's raining it's my turn to do what I want to do INSIDE. Well usually what I do is bake and crafts. But of course your kids are usually bored inside so you have to include them. So today we made mickey mouse bon bons or cake pops as some people call it and painted these. Looks expensive for a kids' craft? Well, not really...especially if you bottle feed. Keep those formula containers!!! These are now a gift box. A cute one at that!

Chunky Potato Bread

4 1/2 tsp yeast
1 1/3 cups of warm water
2/3 cup of sugar
2 medium size baked potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)  You can finely mashed or leave some chunks
2/3 cups of shortening
2 1/2 tsp of salt
2 eggs
4 1/5 to 5 cups of flour


If you have a kitchen aid or bosch, simply dissolve the yeast with warm water and wait for 5 minutes, then it's a matter of combining all ingredients and mix!  Dough will be sticky so let rise in the mixing bowl for 1 hour.  Transfer into floured and greased pans.  Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown  Serve with jam!!  Yum...