You’ve worked hard during the last twelve weeks to get ready for the holidays. If you’ve been taking party in the Christmas Countdown, congratulations now it’s time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends! Take time to drive the neighborhoods to enjoy holiday lighting displays. Sit with a cup of tea and listen toContinue reading “Christmas Countdown – Celebrate”
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The Perfect Christmas Pie
I have shared this recipe before but when I think of the perfect Christmas Pie I don’t think of a pumpkin pie or a pecan pie, I think of Cranberry Apple Pie. My (ex) brother-in-law shared this recipe with me many year ago and I have been faithfully making it every year since then. IContinue reading “The Perfect Christmas Pie”
The Blessing Jar
Enjoy the long-term benefits of gratitude with the blessing jar. Studies have shown that people who practice gratitude report experiencing more joy and pleasure, express more compassion and generosity towards others, and are even less likely to get sick.1 Here’s an easy way to capture a daily blessing reminder. Starting on January 1stContinue reading “The Blessing Jar”
Goal Setting Weekly Update #50
As we approach the end of the year my focus is thinking about goals for next year. Writing my goals down has been extremely helpful in getting the goals completed. Now to come up with the list for 2019. 1. Find a new hosting site for my blog and make it secure. Done! This was theContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #50”
Christmas Countdown: Final Shopping and Wrapping Week
Having a weekly reminder that the Christmas Countdown was underway has been a great help. As of today all of my boxes have been mailed, the Christmas cards sent out and I have just a few presents to pick up this week. This is the week to complete any last minute details. Once theContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Final Shopping and Wrapping Week”
The Simplest Butternut Squash Soup
One of the things that made the cross country move with us was my harvest of Butternut Squash. I love Butternut Squash Soup and have shared many different recipes over the years. There are numerous recipe in my recipe box including Smokey Butternut Squash Soup, Basic Butternut Squash Soup and even Coconut-Curry Butternut Squash Soup.Continue reading “The Simplest Butternut Squash Soup”
Best Christmas Gifts for the Kitchen
Perhaps you have a few people in your life that love to be in the kitchen. Are you looking for a special gift for them this Christmas? Here are a few ideas for you. Thee are all kitchen tools that you will find in my kitchen and I have to say they are the bestContinue reading “Best Christmas Gifts for the Kitchen”
Goal Setting Weekly Update #49
Here we are in the month of December! Where has the year gone? In the midst of getting ready for Christmas I’m spending time on what my goals will be for next year. I’ll tell you if you ever want to accomplish your goals write them down and look at them every week! It sureContinue reading “Goal Setting Weekly Update #49”
Christmas Countdown: Meal Making and Decorating Week
Congratulations! We’ve made it through Thanksgiving, the majority of your packages are in the mail and now we are in the final weeks before Christmas. The Christmas Countdown continues with just a little more than two weeks before December 25th. Now is the time to prepare some favorite meals and other baked goods for theContinue reading “Christmas Countdown: Meal Making and Decorating Week”
Quick & Easy – Sausage Lentil Soup
The ingredients for this sausage and lentil soup are placed a slow cooker and 4-5 hours later dinner is ready. What could be easier?
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