Hot Chocolate

         Merry Christmas! I wish you all a very merry Christmas. Christmas is a time for family and friends so today I am going to show you a recipe that is quick and easy that everyone loves. Hot chocolate! This is a drink that you can curl up  on your couch and enjoy with everyone. Let's get started!

         You will need:

• one cup milk
• four teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• a small amount of cinnamon
• one fourth teaspoon vanilla extract
• two tablespoons of sugar

      Steps

1. In a mug/ jug combine two tablespoons of milk and cocoa powder
2. Add in the sugar and stir thoroughly
3. Warm the remaining milk in a microwave and add the vanilla extract
4. Pour the milk in your container and stir thoroughly
5. Sprinkle the cinnamon on the top
6. Enjoy with friends and family!

     I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remeber, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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Special Christmas Post!

        Hello everyone! How many places can you think of that have a special Christmas celebration every year? Today I am going to name and describe many places that have Christmas celebrations so if you're not going to go on a vacation, you can spend time with your family at some of these amazing sites. Let's get started!

           Rockefeller Center

        Rockefeller Center is famous for its annual Christmas tree lighting. This activity has been attracting viewers for more then 75 years! It was built by the Rockefeller family in 1933. John D. Rockefeller had built it during the Great Depression for the unemployed people. Over 40,000 people had found jobs with this amazing project. Rockefeller Center is now located in Manhattan, New York.

         Fun Facts

1. People have tried to climb the Christmas tree before
2. The Christmas tree is 75-90 feet tall and it takes over five miles of lights do decorate it
3. The tree is worth 1.5 million, with all the diamonds and crystals    on it

        Pierre, South Dakota

    Pierre, South Dakota is well- known for its "indoor forest". This is a over- hundred year old capital and hundreds of Christmas trees fill the hall with light each year. There is also an annual parade and all the politicians serve pie. Groups from all over the world come to provide entertainment and joy, so this seems like the finest place to be at Christmas. The atmosphere always includes joy, giving, and laughter.

                                         Fun Facts

1. There is a train ride which is called "Holiday Express" in which you get to meet Santa
2. There is a "Breakfast With Santa" event in which Santa joins you for breakfast
3. The parade goes on from six p.m. to twelve a.m.

        Santa Claus Village, Finland

      This area is excellent for kids and parents both to enjoy. Santa Claus comes out and shows you around his village. He is happy to take photos, hug your child, and give them his twinkling smile which is the life and soul of the visit. Then he leads you to Santa Park, which is an amazing amusement park that has amazing rides and more of Santa filled fun. Another part of the village is Santa's forest. Santa personally gives you a tour and you get a chance to meet Santa's reindeer. This place is a great one to visit and it leaves you with tons of happy memories and a big smile. 

                                           Fun Facts

1. The tour runs from April- December so you can go anytime you like. 
2. There are reindeer sled rides
3. There are many shops and arts and crafts centers

    I hope you all enjoyed this post and will definately visit some of these places for Christmas vacation. Bye!

                                      

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App of the Week

          Hello everyone! From now on, there will be a new segment called: App of the Week! In these posts, I will talk about some of the apps that relate to my blog. This way, if you can't bake at home, you can bake online! So let us waste no more time and let me introduce the app of the week.  

      This week's app is: Bakery Story. This game allows you to own a bakery...for free! This game is absolutely free although you can choose to buy gems with money. You can decorate, renovate, and do much much more to your bakery. There are a great variety of tables, chairs, decorations, tiles, wallpapers, and most important dishes that you can chose from. 

     Bakery Story is one of many games in the "story" series and it was produced by Team Lava. There are updates every week so there is always more to choose from!

     More about the game..........
      This game requires internet connection since there is a place on your wall to leave comments. The wall is basically like a chat box, except there will always be positive critisism in the comments. You can invite neighbors by creating a stormID. You're storm Id will be like your name in the game. 

       I hope you enjoyed this new segment and will come back for more. The comments section, like always, is open for everyone. Bye! (To find more cool apps, go to http://thenextcoco.blogspot.com/)

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Gingerbread Men!

     Hello readers! I am elated to say that from now till Christmas, I will be posting various Christmas recipes. So I decided to start with none other than gingerbread men! These are super simple to make and I make them every Christmas. So let's get started!

        You will need:

• ginger 
• cinnamon
• cloves
• nutmeg
• baking soda
• salt
• flour
• brown sugar
• molasses
• vanilla extract
• an egg
• butter
• gingerbread cookie cutter
• frosting 

   Steps

1. Combine the butter, brown sugar, and egg ina bowl. Stir thoroughly.
2. Add in the molasses and continue to mix until it is smooth. After that, add in the vanilla.
3. Add in the flour and smooth it once more (strictly using a wooden or silicone spatula).
4. Put the dough into the fridge for two hours.
5. Take it out and cut all the dough into gingerbread shapes using the cookie cutter.
6. Bake in the oven at 350 Degrees for fifteen minutes.
7. Decorate your gingerbread however you want.
8. Eat!

                                        

       I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remeber, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes! I will add some pictures at the bottom for decorating ideas!

Here are the pictures for decorating ideas!

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Chocolate Chip Muffins

   Hello everyone! Have you ever gone frantic because you had a party to go to in a half an hour and you had procrastinated to make the dessert? I have the solution. Today I will show you how to make a dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Chocolate chip muffins! These muffins are great to enjoy at home or at a party. So let's get started!

  For these muffins you will need: 

• flour
• chocolate chips
• brown and white suugar
• milk 
• eggs
• melted butter
• baking powder
• cinnamon 
• salt
• sour cream
• vanilla extract

   Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400 Degrees
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together. 
3. Take a fistful of the mixture and combine it with your chocolate. (DO NOT make the chocolate chips become liquid)
4. Combine the white sugar, milk, eggs, melted butter, milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and the brown sugar together and stir thoroughly.
5. Add in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips. (DO NOT make the chocolate chips become liquid)
6. Pour the batter into paper cups and put them into the oven for fifteen minutes. 
7. Eat!

              I hope everyone enjoyed this recipe. Remeber, the comments section is always open for advice, suggestions, or questions. Bye and keep coming for more mouth watering recipes!

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