on Dec 11, 2014, Updated Jun 30, 2023 13 Comments It’s the last week of our homeschool co-op until after the first of the year and I think we are positively, without a doubt, absolutely ready for the break! Studying for midterms, finalizing projects, and preparing for a mock trial has definitely kept Little Buddy busy over the last few weeks and has had me worrying one day that he’s studying too much and the next day worrying that he’s not studying enough. I remember when I was in eighth grade, I studied and studied for my Georgia History test for weeks. Coach Prater had drilled in our heads the importance of the test for our overall grades. He stressed it at such a level that I believed being able to label all 159 counties correctly would impact my ability to graduate high school, go to college, find a husband, have children, and everything else in life! The night before the big test, I stayed up with a small flashlight in my room studying until the wee hours of the morning. I knew my Georgia History facts backwards and forwards. I could rattle them off without hesitation – founded by James Oglethorpe, had three signers to the Declaration of Independence, major economy in agriculture, etc, etc. I was going to ace that test. I just knew it! And then, as I sat down at my desk to take my exam the next morning, I turned over the test when Coach Prater announced, “begin,” and just then, without any prior warning, my mind went completely blank! Completely, without a doubt, like a big white sheet of paper blank! Needless to say I didn’t ace that test. Not even close. So, yesterday to drive those memories as far as possible from my mind, I got busy making these turtle candies to take and share with the other parents at co-op to celebrate the upcoming break from school, a break from the crazy studying as of late, and to – most importantly – wish them a Merry Christmas! There’s just something about the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans that is perfect for celebrations, I think. Turtle candies make a delicious chocolate candy treat during the holidays and special occasions. With just a few ingredients, they come together fairly quickly and always make a wonderful present to share! These remind me of the chocolate candies we had while we were on the cruise in October and that I brought home to Bart and Sam from the trip! Talk about delicious! Make these turtle candies soon! I think you’ll love them! Enjoy!Robyn xo Disclosure: I was a guest of Princess Cruises.
