Tag Archives: Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

It’s Christmas Eve, can you believe it? The presents are made. (This is homemade chocolates with organic cranberry vodka) The reindeer are ready. Okay, maybe not so much. Homemade Needhams. Nothing to do but enjoy. I’m wishing you a very … Continue reading →

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Christmas Images

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Holiday buns rising by the stove. Colorful presents waiting. Bright citrus. Yes, that is a hot pink zebra skin Snuggie! Pretty centerpieces and Yoda shirts. Books, books, and more books! Christmas has come and gone and we are left with … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread House Making Revisited!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

It’s not often that you get a Christmas miracle. A redo of something that went horribly wrong. If you read my post on Duff’s Gingerbread, you will know that the first attempt ended with tears and more tears.  So, I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Duff’s Gingerbread

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

I went to Michaels in search of a piping bag, determined that this was the year that I master the art of gingerbread house making.  Do you know those simple bags cost twelve dollars and no doubt clogs up an … Continue reading →

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It’s Over!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

It’s been two days and I’ve started untangling myself from the holiday.  Isn’t it something? The aftermath of Christmas.  This picture says it all… the cow pillow pet happily resting after being carted around,  a new Harry Potter book waiting … Continue reading →

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White Christmas & Two Brown Dogs

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

The snow is falling gently outside, meandering flakes seemingly worry free, landing softly on the marshmallow ground.  Winter is here, Christmas is looming, and the bustle of the holidays is intensifying.   My wish for today…. to escape to the … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Gift?

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

Isn’t this a glorious container of peppermint divinity fudge? It’s the whole package, the red bow, the homemade candy cane, the shiny tin!  Red and white, simple and stark.  This reminds me of a story that I heard just yesterday…. … Continue reading →

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Okay, so if you are reading this, you totally can’t tell my kids that I’m posting their stocking stuffers.  So, repeat after me, “I won’t tell Julie’s kids, who are still wondering if they’ll get their letter from Hogwarts or … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Dear Santa, I’d just like to take a moment to let you know that I think you do really good work.  My kids appreciated those killer email videos that you sent and are busy thinking of things that they can … Continue reading →

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December Breakfast

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

I haven’t written about food in a while.  I’m not sure why,  I think about it constantly. You know what I mean.  It goes like this: As you stand at the kitchen counter washing the multitude of dinner dishes and … Continue reading →

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