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Thoughtful…doesn’t even begin to describe what dropping-off breakfast to friends or family means on a busy Christmas morning. But, that’s exactly what you can do with this quick and easy recipe. It only takes a few inexpensive ingredients, and the best part—it’s whipped up the day before and is actually better if […]

If you know anything about me, you know I love traditions. If I had to guess, I suppose it’s because they remind me of a particular season of life, and those special people at that particular time and place. But seasons of life change and so do traditions. The last

To Your Health I love coffee, but this time of year I switch it up and drink a lot of tea with lemon and honey to keep a healthy edge. You’ve worked hard this holiday to spread joy, the last thing you need is to be taken down by a

Holiday DIY Looking for a fun DIY project this holiday? A Giving Plate keeps the spirit of giving alive all year with a unique spin on hospitality. Create a  plate, load it up with home baked treats and send it on it’s way to another home to be enjoyed, reloaded

Prepping for Drop-in Holiday Guests   ‘Tis the season for drop-in guests. Prepare for them by stocking up on easy-to-pull-together appetizers, snacks and beverages. If you have an open-door policy and long to make friends and family feel welcome when they drop-by unannounced, go the extra mile and surprise them

Hostess Gifts Stock up on hostess gifts. The next time you are out shopping for a bottle of wine, see a special deal on holiday delicacies like peppermint bark or mulling spices, buy three more and wrap them when you get home. Stow them away in a handy closet or

Help In a Box During the holidays juggling it all can feel a little overwhelming from the extra activities and presents to wrap, to the cookies to bake and halls to deck…. you get the picture. And yet, I think it’s especially important to stay healthy, fit, and organized this time

Deck the Halls Want to add a festive touch and natural aromatic to your home without breaking the holiday budget? Dress your mantle, buffet or hutch, and table tops with fresh clippings of magnolia, holly branches, white pine or Douglas fir. Take a walk around your neighborhood with clippers and

Holiday Baking   Make a List and Check it Twice! So how do you add in all the extras, like baking, and still maintain sanity? Two words… PLAN AHEAD Because no one has time to run to the store for one missing ingredient, or the brain space to track down the

As I was gathering ideas, tips, and suggestions for “The 12 Tips Before Christmas”, I realized many of these fall under the category of keeping frustration at bay during this most festive time of year. We’re adding a lot more to our already full plates this season, and at the