February – You Know It’s Here When….

You know it’s February when you’re driving along and notice that there isn’t a leaf left on any tree.  The branches and trees are silhouetted starkly against the slate gray sky. You know it’s February when you are drinking hot chocolate for comfort and remember only a month ago you were going to start a [...]

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12 Days of Christmas-8 Nights of Hanukkah=UGLY SWEATERS Galore

Oh yes it’s that time of year again! Thankfully the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah and the Christmas festivities which stretch to Little Christmas at least coincided for some of the time!  Ugly sweaters were out and about EVERYWHERE!  These are some of the best out there! All of these photos are from Bridgette Raes, a [...]

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Count Down To Christmas-December 17th -Clever Gift in Clever Wrap

Alright maybe giving candles is NOT so clever BUT think of it this way;  it certainly is a wonderful hostess gift, a Secret Santa gift, an office gift exchange, a sister-in-law, really anyone who entertains will love this idea. Purchase a bunch of candles (tapers)the number is up to you.  However, I think 4 would [...]

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Count Down To Christmas-December 16th-Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

I wish I were a better cookie baker but I’m not!   Luckily I have two friends who are fantastic cookie makers/bakers!  My friend Susan in CT brought a large plate of assorted delicious cookies last week.   I had to finally put the last of them in the freezer because I was eating Ginger Snaps for [...]

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December 15th-Count Down To Christmas-Christmas Stockings

I always found an orange in the toe of my Christmas stocking.  There were nuts, some candy, and maybe a small toy.  What was in  your Christmas stocking?  If you never had one, this could be the year you decide that there really is a Santa Claus and if you hang your stocking from the [...]

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December 14th-Count Down To Christmas-Holiday Hostess Gifts

Invited to a holiday cocktail party? Or to a Hanukkah latke supper? Or a Christmas dinner party?  You know you gotta bring a hostess gift…of course you can always opt for the traditional (read boring and unimaginative) bottle of wine, perhaps even some Veuve Clicquot.  OR you could bring a jar of that strawberry jam [...]

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December 12th-Count Down To Christmas-Gifts That Give Back

“It’s better to give than receive” and if you believe in this theory and have taken it to heart, then you might be interested in this list of Christmas gifts that not only give pleasure and joy upon receipt, they also give back to a worthwhile cause. Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix A jar of homemade [...]

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December 10th-Count Down To Christmas-10 Christmas Quotes

I never thought about a category of quotes devoted to Christmas, but here are ten for your review.  I think a few of them would be wonderful as a tag line below your signature on your Christmas cards! A Quote from It’s a Wonderful Life “Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets [...]

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December 9th-Count Down To Christmas-QUICK EASY Cookies

Gifts to buy, presents to wrap, groceries to buy, decorate the house, buy stocking-stuffers, get the Secret Santa gift, send out Christmas cards, go to the office holiday party and on and on and on…. Here’s one holiday preparation that is truly quick and easy and yummy too.  Check it out. Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter [...]

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December 8th-Count Down To Christmas-Book Lovers Gift

This is a book you will love to give to a younger person on your gift list. It’s hard to really say what the age range is for a Shel Silverstein book – they have such wide appeal and the adults reading them to kids enjoy the life lessons contained within as much as the [...]

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