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{It's Been A Hot Minute Y'all}

  Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too.  Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway.  We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20.  We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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{Cake Mix Cookie Bars, Garden Potatoes and Life As We Know It}


The best time to drink Coffee is ANYTIME to me but I would say NOW might be a good time to drink coffee. I might run out of TP but I am surely trying to keep my coffee supply plentiful along with my green tea. I love a cup of hot or cold green tea too!   

So, in the midst of everything that we all are dealing with right now I needed a little baking therapy, so baking it was.  


I made a batch of simple cake mix cookie bars. I did not have any regular M&Ms to use but just so happened to have a small box of pastel colored M&Ms.  Mercy, chocolate chips and M&Ms make life so much better doesn't it? And....for me, add a cup of coffee and YEP...I will survive! I wanted to share the recipe with you.


Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
  • 1 small box vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mini M&Ms
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a large bowl combine cake mix, pudding, water, oil and eggs using a mixer.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  5. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  6. Bake for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown on the edges
     
    TIP: For a real pretty dessert to carry out to family, friend, church or etc. event (that is when we get to GO OUT) use an additional 1/2 cup of M&M's to sprinkle on top before baking.  


    I also pulled my first batch of new potatoes and YES...they went into a pot of green beans with ham for Sunday dinner. YUM! Nothing like the food you grow from your dirt. 
     
     
    My prayers are wide and abroad my friends as we tackle a new way of life for us right now. In the midst of all that is happening I am keeping my eyes focused on Jesus. May we Praise Him in the midst of our Prayers to Him too. He is worthy of our Praise no matter what we battle. 
     
    Hugs and blessings, Cindy



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  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 30, 2020 at 9:22 AM

    This was such an uplifting post! I'm excited about your potatoes! Fun!!! Those cookie cake bars look amazing and so do you!

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    1. Creations By CindyMarch 30, 2020 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks Heather Lou. Hope you are doing well. HUGS TO YOU!

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  2. LindaMarch 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    Amen! I just love your posts, my friend. I hope you have a lovely day.

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  3. BarbaraMarch 30, 2020 at 9:59 AM

    Your graphic with message, testimony, triumph and victory is so good. Thanks for sharing it today.

    As for the cookies, they look great. So pretty, too!

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  4. Granny MarigoldMarch 30, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks for the recipe. I find all the recipes that start with a boxed mix always turn out great!!
    You have potatoes already??? I guess that's the difference between the growing season in Florida and British Columbia.

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      We planted a couple of rows earlier than usual for us and only because I had a batch of potatoes about to go bad so we harvest them and cut the tops off to plant. Well low and behold they made and worked out perfect for my pot of green beans. YUM!

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  5. Saleslady371March 30, 2020 at 10:00 PM

    I bet those potatoes from your garden were delicious. You're looking good, girl! Thanks for the upbeat thoughts today.

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM

      Hope you are doing well Mary. We are still picking collards but thinking we might get our last batch on the next picking.

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  6. CherylMarch 31, 2020 at 8:18 AM

    Yes, He is surely our only hope! Trusting Him alongside you, my friend.

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 31, 2020 at 9:14 AM

    Wish I could share one of those bars with you, my friend! Thanks for the recipe do that I can make my own. Don’t you look so cute in the pictures??! How wonderful to grow your own potatoes. I love ham, green beans and potatoes!
    Your message at the end is perfect! Stay well and safe! 😘

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:24 AM

      Thanks Kitty. They are easy to make for sure and surely does serve as a last minute dessert.

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  8. BonnieMarch 31, 2020 at 10:46 AM

    Keeping your eyes on Jesus is just where I want to be also. I hope many come to him as a result of this chaos.
    I don't see how you keep so slim and trim baking all the time. You look great! Your cookie bars sound and look delicious.
    I'm impressed you are growing new potatoes. Bet the fresh ones have a special flavor.

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:26 AM

      The world is surely beckoning for us to focus on everything but Jesus for sure. But, when I find myself becoming overwhelmed I am reminded that "perfect Love cast out fear" and that Our Father surely does love me so very much and I need not to fear. Hope you are doing well and thank you for your sweet comment.

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  9. JunkchiccottageMarch 31, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    How nice to have the fresh potatoes from your garden. Love the saying you posted what a great way to look at life.
    Stay safe sweet friend and Happy Tuesday.
    xoxo

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  10. MargieMarch 31, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    I think Blogger ate my first comment? So I'm reposting.

    The cookie bar looks great. Now you've got me craving M&Ms.

    The TP will run out before the tea stash at my place.

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      I bet you have enough of tea stash Margie to last you a very long time! LOL!

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  11. Lea @ CiCis CornerMarch 31, 2020 at 8:35 PM

    Indeed HE is worthy to be praised! Thanks for this encouraging post and those potatoes look sooo good. Blessings Cindy!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      Thanks Lea. Our Bible Study is called Trustworthy and I can assure you that the timing of it is right on target with what is happening today.

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  12. Pam RichardsonMarch 31, 2020 at 8:37 PM

    Cindy, could you please pass me a cookie and coffee is always appropriate. Take care sweet friend. Sending virtual hugs!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:28 AM

      Pam, I surely like my hugs in person but girl, I will take one however I can get it. LOL! Have a great day.

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  13. Pamela M. SteinerApril 1, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    Wow! fresh red potatoes from your own garden? How cool is that? Would love to grow my own potatoes...we eat so many!! The ham and green beans and potatoes sure sounds good. Making me want to go get a ham...well...maybe hubby will go buy us one. I'm trying to stay away from the store as much as possible. The cookie bars look good too! Glad you and yours are doing well...stay safe and enjoy these beautiful days we are having. We had some much needed rain finally last night. I hope those storms didn't do any damage where you are. Be blessed my friend. God is with us!

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 8:29 AM

      We got very little rain Pam. We need rain so badly too. I was hoping to get a good rain and in hopes that it would wash some of this pollen away.

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  14. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 1, 2020 at 9:09 AM

    Cindy,
    We still have melting snow up here and there is not a live plant to be found...I am struggling up here.
    I do have a few tulips just working their way through the last of the snow and boy am I excited to see them!
    I'll take a cookie with my coffee this morning:)
    Stay well and blessings to you!
    Hugs,
    jemma

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 1, 2020 at 11:43 AM

      WOW...snow still. It was cool here this morning. Felt so good though. Would love to share a cookie with you and coffee.

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  15. thepaintedapron.comApril 1, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    I love cake mix cookies, and yes coffee is essential!! I just made comfort cookies this week too...I am very impressed you grew your own potatoes, wow!! I LOVE the ending message, saving it so I can read it every day, thank you Cindy!!
    Jenna

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  16. Lady of the ManorApril 2, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    Good morning, dear Cindy! Yes, baking and cooking help keep me grounded during these trying times. J has even noticed our meals are a bit more elaborate. My MIL fell while walking on the lane between our houses and broke her left wrist. She’s doing very well but her gadding about has been curtailed. (God works in mysterious ways!) We are keeping her in meals although she’s learning to do more and more with the cast. And our son will be home tomorrow evening - he’s driving through less populated areas from Montana - so the cooking will ramp up some more! It will be so good to have him under our roof, although in the basement for a time to be sure he didn’t catch the dreaded virus. Oh, these times! Glad you’re staying well and enjoying those new potatoes!! Stay healthy, my friend! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 2, 2020 at 8:37 AM

      So sorry to hear about your MIL. And praying for your son. Lord help us all is what I keep saying and I know that He is in control. Trying to stay healthy.

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  17. PamApril 2, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    Such a crazy time in the world! Love the pic of you pulling your taters. I have never done that before and at this stage in my life I am happy to say....I HOPE I don't have to start now. haha...I am 60 and started drinking coffee at 32. No clue why I decided to take it on at that time of my life. I think I just wanted to fit in with the rest of the office. I never was hard core at it, mine has to flavored. But I have pretty much given it up lately. I had a cup the other day but its not a NEED to do .....funny. I baked cookies the other day also, from a package. Yep, not really the way to go, not as tasty. But...hey they were CHOC chip. Can't go wrong with CHOC! Stay safe.

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  18. SusanApril 2, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    We want to plant a garden. My daughter made snickerdoodles and they were so good. I got a tiny bit. I bet the potatoes were great!

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  19. handmade by amaliaApril 3, 2020 at 11:58 AM

    I'm a morning coffee and afternoon tea kind of person.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Creations By CindyApril 6, 2020 at 8:57 AM

      Enjoying a cup of coffee and then later a cup of tea is wonderful.

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  20. ChristineApril 3, 2020 at 4:41 PM

    I knew when I stopped by here, I would get an uplift!

    Stay safe and healthy

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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