Observations: I have always had a "way" with kids, ever since I started babysitting when I was a teen. I find kids very honest and they usually have interesting (and refreshing) points of view.
One thing that I notice, however, is that kids are more materialistic nowadays then we were, or even my baby sister, who is 10 years younger than I am.
They will only wear clothes from stores like Limited, Hollister and Old Navy. And does a 9 and 11 year old kid REALLY need a RAZR phone for xmas? I think not.
On a lighter (and sweeter) note, yesterday's snackies were something I used to make all the time years ago, but I cannot remember the name. When finished, these "cookies" (or are they "crackers"?) taste JUST like a Reese's Cup, but with WAY less sugar.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
splash of half and half or milk (enough to make a smooth mixture)
creamy peanut butter
Wheat Thin crackers
In a small saucepan on low heat, mix chips with half and half. Stir til nice and smooth and melty.
Meanwhile, spread peanut butter on about 48 crackers.
Top with second cracker. 
Drizzle with chocolate. Refrigerate til chocolate firms up.
(And that missing slot in the front was me taking a sample. Had to make sure they tasted okay).
Another hit!
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I though about stuffing some in my pocket, but they're kinda messy when warm :/
And also, the tomato soup turned out splendidly last night. My husband put the cabbage in before I came home. I had forgotten that I'd cooked some potatoes in it and he put some hamburger meat in too. We left the spices with the exception of the salt and pepper and garlic out of it. It was so good. I am so glad you warned me that the spices make me get what I didn't want. We have enough for tonight too. I asked my husband what it tasted like and he said it was good, it must have been because he had 4 cups of it during the evening waiting for me to get home. You just might make a cook out of me afterall.
Lynn, now I am totally craving cabbage beef soup! It just sounds so good.
Sue, I remember wanting the name brand clothes and everything, but it sure seems worse now. If you don't have the "right" clothes or gadgets, the kids are ostracized.
It seems to me like it gets worse every year, Katie. And the parents don't help any. Heh, have a couple, THEN hit the wine! Matt brought home a nice cabernet last nite that I need to get a photo of to share.
The kids have been taught to be materialistic by the adults in their world. It actually started becoming a problem when parents were getting divorced (like an epidemic in america), and mom's started working full time. In the 70's.. there were tons of latch key kids. Parents tried to make up for their lack of time with children by buying them. The wealthy obviously buy their kids love. We're a materialistic country, even those who complain about not being able to buy gas for their cars, or pay bills can sit on a computer all day and write articles in hopes of sympathy.
You bring up a great point, Deb. I see a lot of people talking about how "broke" they are, but they have a cable (or DSL) internet connection? Can't be TOO broke, can ya?
A good friends mother made these, with Ritz crakers, and white chocolate for us when we were small. She would make a batch, put them in a big tin and give them to me for Christmas every year.
Just doin' my job, Shel :)
I know, I thought I was seeing things when I saw your icon, Jody :) I might have to look up that Ritz cracker one. I never heard of that particular version.
Of course they were a hit!!! My kids would have been over the moon to have somebody fix them after school snacks like the ones you're making for your little charges!!! You're gonna get a reputation. Kids will be lining up at the door . . .
Glad they liked the snacks.
That looks very yummy!
No off brands whatsover, Tara ;)
You are lucky, Lindy :)
Thank you, Joan. I do try.
Jaye? MUCH easier to type!