Recipe For Leftovers

Since the Christmas feast has ended the only question that remains is what to do with all the left overs. By now we are all turkey-ed and ham-ed out but we may still have a bunch of it left.

You may have already made ham salad or turkey salad. You have probably had ham for breakfast on biscuits or a sandwich for lunch. Well enough said about stuff we have done. Let's get to the recipe.

Ham Croissant Casserole

Ingredients
3 Large Croissants (5 inch size)
8 oz. cooked ham
1 1/4 cups swiss cheese
6 eggs
1 cup half and half
2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• 1. Spray 10-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Cut croissants in half lengthwise; cut each half into 5 pieces. Place pieces in pie plate. Sprinkle with ham and cheese.
• 2. In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg with whisk.
• 3. Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie plate; press croissant pieces into egg mixture to moisten completely. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• 4. Heat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole covered 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

I found this recipe in an old Southern Living Christmas magazine. It has become one of my favorite drinks to have for breakfast instead of the usual orange juice. It's called Brunch Punch, doesn't it sound fun and happy, plus it is really good?

Brunch Punch

1- 46 oz. can pineapple juice, chilled
3 cups orange juice, chilled
2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lime juice

Stir everything together and serve immediately, or cover and chill 2-24 hours. Be sure and give it another stir before serving because the powdered sugar will settle to the bottom.

Now all you have to do is add some hash browns, maybe some fresh fruit and "ta-da" breakfast or Sunday brunch is served.

Here's hoping you will enjoy adding a couple of new recipes to your folder. May your New Year be bright and prosperous. Plus remember to stay "Thrifty" in all your resolutions.

Last Minute Decorating!

Christmas is just a very few days away and it might be time to take a deep breath in order to remember "It's a wonderful life." Many of us will watch this Christmas classic again this year so we can see exactly what it is like to forget the really important things we have right in front of us.

That being said I wanted to share one last minute decoration. This could be a gift for that someone who just loves Christmas. I saw this on Pinterest, my go to place for good ideas. Then just last week while visiting Joann, I saw this cutie hanging on their wall for $39.99. Oh dear, time to get busy being a Thrifty Sissy.

Here's Joann's cutie!

So off to gather the supplies to make this cutie. One very gold frame missing the back from the Goodwill Outlet. Cost $.50. One roll of ribbon from Joann's after Christmas sale last year. Cost $.50. One set of bells we have been using as an ornament on the tree for the past few years. Cost zero. Then there is that Christmas pick which came from Hobby Lobby's 50% off sale last year $.89. Oh, I almost forget the pipe cleaner to gather all of the things together and attach them to the frame. Cost zero. Total cost of this Joann imitator $1.89.

Now for the unveiling of the imitator!!!! Ta Dah!!!

Just remember it's never too late to pull a "thrifty cutie" together with things you have on hand. This looks really good on the door to garage which was bare of anything "Christmasie." Enjoy your wonderful life this week and look around at all the people who are gifts to you straight from the heart of God.

Merry Christmas to Y'all!!

Christmas Card Idea!

It's terrific Tuesday, welcome to Thrifty Sissy!

Let's get our jingle on while we talk about Christmas cards. What's a person to do with all the beautiful Christmas cards we receive? They are special to us because our friends and neighbors took a moment from their busy schedule to send us a reminder to enjoy this special season.

Ideas abound from clipping those cards onto a garland, a wreath or setting them on any flat surface like the mantle or end table. Some people have even taped them to the door frame. Let's think outside the box for a moment. What about using those 5 X 7 picture frames you have around the house? Christmas cards will fit perfectly in them.

 Now all you have to do is place them around your house. This a real "thrifty" decorating idea. Total cost ... zero. You just gotta love thrifty especially when it is cute, too.

I hope all of you have a blessed week as we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Holly Jolly Christmas House Tour

Oh! It's that wonderful time of the year. Thanks so much for stopping by for our Holly Jolly House Tour. I hope you will grab a cup of your favorite coffee or hot chocolate as you sip and see our home.

The silver tin angels welcome you in the front door along with some plaid deco mesh ribbon hanging on the winter greenery. It was really an accident that the plaid ribbon ended up looking like it was gathered around the mirror. It was originally tied to a wreath last year and became a redo this year.

As you enter the dining room you will see the Goodwill Outlet lighted swag on the mirror and three candleholders rescued from a garage sale (Thrifty Honey painted them white), sporting some striped ribbon for the Holly Jolly Christmas. A little greenery placed around them with some big ornaments adds color and dimension. On the other end of the credenza is a white tray with some Christmas mugs, ornaments and a framed Christmas print.

Moving on into the kitchen you just have to add a little joy to the top of the fridge. A couple of wooden trees, a gift and of course who can resist a snowman. Plus candy canes are always in order for this time of year.

The kitchen table is where all the important things take place so out with the white tablecloth and red placemats. What would Christmas be without the reindeer? Many years have seen these four reindeer plates on a table at our house. Lots of greenery covers a multitude of problems so that's what is surrounding the hurricane vase full of red and green ornaments. Then there is that chandelier you must put a garland and some candy canes with red polka dot bows to add to the festivity. LOL!

Any little area gets some sort of attention during this time of year. This cookie cutter tree is on the bar that separates the kitchen from the living room.

Now to the crown jewel ... the tree. We've had this tree for at least eight years and it still looks good with a little fluffing. Decorating it is such a special time seeing the ornaments from years past as we reminisce about where they came from or who gave them to us.

The last part of the tour is the mantel. This is a special part of our house for me. For many years we didn't have a mantel and I used a faux mantel with some of those silly plastic logs that had a light behind them to look like they were burning. Now that we have the real thing it gets special treatment. By adding a few Christmas books, a homemade Noel banner to the greenery and ornaments you've got it merry and bright.

Thanks for stopping by our Holly Jolly Christmas Tour. Be blessed with your home as you make it special for your family. While Christmas trees, candy canes and fun decorations are important don't forget to celebrate the real reason for the season ... Jesus.

"Make Do" Christmas Decor

Well, aren't we all beginning to get in that holly jolly mood. I've got a couple of make do decorations to share with you. The first one is a scraggily Dollar General (cheap tree), left from a couple of years ago, with a Goodwill Outlet wreath added to the bottom to fill in the empty space. Not bad for a $.50 fix.

The second one is a real make do creation. A month ago I was helping someone move and they were throwing out this old bench. Enter ... a Pinterest idea. The board with letters and a wreath spelling JOY. Thrifty Honey helped get the bench apart (what a man). You all know that barn wood or distressed wood is priceless for projects. Then I got the letters from Hobby Lobby 1/2 off. Total for the letters 10.99. The red paint was free from Lowe's Valspar give away last year. Of course the wreath is from the Outlet ($.50.) The ribbon was a leftover remake from Christmas past. Total for the Joy board $11.49.

I hope these ideas spur you on to see the thrifty possibilities in old stuff you already own as well as things people are throwing away. Free is always best for a "Thrifty Sissy."

Have a wonderful week and remember to stay "Thrifty."