Happiness Happens Month & Day & Fudge

  

August is, "Happiness Happens Month" and tomorrow - the 8th - is Happiness Happens Day. I personally think every month and day should be when we celebrate what makes us happy, but apparently August is a time to be sure to do so. So . . . take time today to bring happiness to your life and the lives of those you love.

Consider making some fudge - what isn't there about fudge to make us happy!!! A simple recipe is as follows . . . 

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Microwave on high for a minute or two until it melts, then stir until smooth. Add whatever extra ingredients you like. When my grands made this a couple years ago, my oldest grand added dark chocolate mint pieces and mint bark - a delicious combination! My middle and youngest grands added brownie pieces and dark chocolate chunks (death by chocolate!) Tomorrow we are having a "day of fun" - bowling, out for lunch, and will see the movie Superman. Then Saturday they are making fudge again - cookie dough/chocolate fudge, pb fudge, mint chocolate fudge, and pretzel chocolate fudge - they will have fun and their fudge will be tasty!

Whatever you add, do so quickly, then spread in a buttered pan or a pan lined with parchment paper. Place in your refrigerator for a bit to set, then cut a small bite and enjoy! Share some with your neighbors or family - sure to make people happy! Oh, and find out more about Happiness Happens Day at this link.