And the winner is...January edition

Welcome

  Our weather just doesn't know what to do.  We had snow last week, its currently doing something called freezing mist that I'd never seen before and now this weekend we'll be in the 50-60s. 

All the snow...

Freezing mist is hard to take a picture of, but you can see the frost on the porch and grass.

Snacky Super bowl

 How many of you are planning on watching the super bowl this year?  What's your favorite snack?  Ours is Chili Dip

Chili Dip

1 package of cream cheese

1 can chili no beans (we use Cincinnati chili, but you use a can of your favorite)

Cheddar Cheese

Take your block of cream cheese and soften it in a microwave safe container. Approximately 1 minute.   

Then spread it across the bottom.

Add the can of chili on top of the cream cheese

 then cover the top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Put back in the microwave and cook until the cheese on top is melty and gooey and chili is warmed through.  Approximately 5 minutes. 

Serve with chips to dip.  After it cooks you can add in onion, sour cream or guacamole, the sky is the limit.  We like it original though, it doesn't need a lot of extra jazz.

Crafting

New on Etsy a green felted purse. $85.00

Planning a wedding or know anyone who is?  I'm working a crocheted lace garters to make your special day even more unique.

Check out today's special of the day.

Purple Hair Bow- $3.50

On the Bookshelf

I always have a book on my nightstand.  I know I'm not the only one.  I do tend to go through more books in the cold winter months.  My last read was The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan.  I'm a sucker for a good YA book.  This is the first book in his new Norse mythology series.  If you or your kids love the Percy Jackson series, I highly recommend the Magnus Chase series!  It has all the action, humor, and relatable characters that make Riordan's books such fun to read.

What's sitting on your nightstand?

Contest

The moment you've all been waiting for... Our first contest winner of the year is...

dacaciabee

Please message me for your gift code.

Contest announcement for February. 

Check out our Facebook page on February 1st for our new contest.  Like and share the upcoming post for a chance to win a prize.  The prize will be announced on the contest post. 

Thanks for joining us at the cottage and I hope you're having as lovely of a year as we are. 





Winter Wonderland

Staying warm this winter

How do you like to keep warm in the winter?  Other than snuggling in one of our nice warm blankets?

 I like to cook more comfort type foods in the winter.  One of my favorite slow cooker soup recipes is a Chicken Tortilla Soup.  I will enclose the recipe in case you want to try it yourself.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 15 oz cans tomato sauce

2 tblsp taco seasoning

4 cups corn, frozen or canned

1 green pepper, seeded and diced

2 quarts chicken broth

tortilla strips and cheddar cheese for garnish if desired

Add everything but tortilla strips and cheese to crockpot and cook for 8 hours on low.  Shred chicken  and add back to soup.  Serve with tortilla strips and cheese and enjoy.

Do you have any favorite recipes you like to make in the winter? Please share. 

New on Etsy

We really are working to get more items in our shop.  Keep checking back.  For now check out our Valentine bows and new jewelry.

Chain Earrings- $10

Valentine bow-  $5

Contest

Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a $5 gift code!  Contest ends January 28th and the winner will be announced on the blog on the 29th.

Happy New Year -- with contest

Happy new year everyone. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I hope you're ready to start a new year.

New at the Cottage

We've introduced a Sale section at the Blue Rabbit Cottage.  Check it out for great deals on off season merchandise.  We're also running a daily special, almost, every day.  Check us often to see if your favorite item goes on sale.  Today is Green and Brown Monkey Hair Bow Today's Deal Sale was 5.00 enow 3.50

Scott's Marketplace

On top of bringing you our selection of handmade items, we also have a shop at Scott's Marketplace that is a mix of handmade and finished pieces.  We'll bring you sales on great items as we find them.  Visit us at https://www.scottsmarketplace.com/store/bluerabbitcottage/ Some of the things we have up on Scott's right now are

Sterling and CZ Earrings 15$
and
 
Bows Fleece blanket- 30$

New Year at the Blue Rabbit

We have a few New Year's resolutions here at the Blue Rabbit Cottage.  My mother's is to eat healthier, my father's is to lose weight and my own goal is to learn Spanish using Duolingo-- Pss it's free so go check it out. Which leads us to...

Contest time

For the month of January we're holding a contest.  Leave a comment below with your new years resolution and at the end of the month one reader will be selected at random to win  a $5 gift code for the Blue Rabbit Etsy store.