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SECTION 2 - PAGE 13 - PLAINDEALEP. - WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1*83 general yci ici ai News Culinary artist creates Xmas train CHRISTMAS GREETINGS-Rudolph was not at the head of the sleigh but the elves were on hand to get Santa through the heavy shopping traffic in AAc Henry to open the holiday season Saturday. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the park again this Saturday, Dec. 17, STAFF PHOTO WAYNI GAVIORD from 1 to 3 p.m. A blazing kettle fire, as well as hot chocolate and hot coffee, will help to warm the waiting group. Toys for Tots will be accepted during those hours. 1. Prepare a 2-layer cake batter according to directions. Fill 6 small loaf pans (44 x 2H x 1 Vi inches) "2 full of batter. Pour the remaining into a 9 x 1 v2 inch round pan to be used as you wish. Bake the layer as directed and the loaves 20-25 minutes. If you don't have loaf $ans. bake in 2 square 8" or 9" pans or one 13 x 9" pan, then cut into 4 x 2V' pieces. 2: Make a track of licorice rope sticks. Set the cakes, top side down on the track. Frost the sides and top of the cakes. 3. A big marshmallow becomes the smokestack ' Another big marshmallow goes* in front of the engine with a ygumdrop attached to it with a-j toothpick. Two big gumdrops sit g on top the engine. Silver balls4 are used to outline the windows t or for any writing you may wish j to do. Candy mints become•) wheels. •> •i 4. Pretty candies can be placed on top each car as if it' were filled. e. 5. Cut each loaf in half to- serve. MOLLY MILLIGAN Your Home Decorator *, /WfJ Half) Mi/ l inen SYHIK air Dear Molly Mllllgan: We are expecting our first baby In two months. We live In a large apartment but It has only one bedroom. What can we do now to prepare a coy spot for our little nettling f Expectant Daddy, Anchorage Dear Daddy: You will be thrilled to know that your newborn in/an I will lake up very little room. You will, however, be absolutely appalled to discover the amount of paraphernalia available to service this small bundle. It is not at all unusual for a seven pound baby to arrive home from the hospital wuh 17 pounds of gear, and by I he end of the first week, lay claim to 70V» of all available living space. Begin right now to think small. Instead of rushing out to buy a crib, consider a cradle. A cradle is small and provides a secure womb-like environment for your newborn. A cradle will also offer protection from drafts during cold Alaskan nights. But best of all, a cradle rocks! If you already have one of these treasures in your family, you are fortunate indeed. If you can borrow one from a friend, do so. If not. try to buy one. Stores that sell used furniture or antiques are your best bet. If you just can't find one an v where, invent one. Suspend a wicker basket from the ceiling with ropes attached to the four corners of the basket Hung near the floor for safety. The rocking motion will calm your baby bunting, and when accompanied by a soft lullaby, quickly send your little angel off to the land of Nod. The bliss of divine quiet should not be underestimated. You'll see. You will want bubykins near you during the first few months, so think about a baby carriage or bassinet-on- wheels. H ith either one you can wheel your darling from room to room without disturbing naptime. At night, you can place carriage or bassinet next to your bed. You will sleep peacefully (with just one ear cocked) when you know your charge is only a few feet from your feet. There.art several things you can do «k /while you still have your wits about youy to prepare a spot for baby's equipment - changing table, diaper pail, clothes, receiving blankets, diapers, etcetera. Part of a closet, a corner of your bedroom, kitchen or dining room can be rigged up as a temporary supply area for baby's things. This can be done by partitioning off space by using three hollow- core doors, hasten them with metal mending plates or loose pin hinges Paim the partition a bright color (or three bright colors!) on one side for your baby. Paint the other side to blend wuh your existing decor. Most of the necessary gear for an infant is not especially at tractive, so concentrate on showing off your little cherub instead of his trappings The material needs for a nursery are few. All that your baby really needs is you, your love, your voice, your touch. some food and a clean diaper. If you pro vide these things along with an old-fashioned rocking chair, your baby will thrive like a little weed. But make it a rocking chair that is comfortable and sturdy, Daddy, for some nights you may have to rock around the clock. Tip of the Heek: l ight a candle when you rock or nurse your baby. Infants are fascinated by the flickering light and dancing shadows. Test Drive the Lelca'R4. 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