To Bobby, Wishing you were here. Missing you as I always do. It is just harder on holidays. Your cousin’s birthday is Monday. You were so close to her. To all of them. I can’t believe that you would be 35 if you were still here. I see you all the time in my dreams…
Tag: Holidays
New Year’s Eve (In Our Neck Of The Woods) & Why It Was A Great Start To 2020
Year Years Eve is always quiet on Rolling Meadows Ranch where we live. It is USUALLY quiet at Lake Kissimmee State Park where Danny is a Park Ranger and I volunteer. The photo above was taken 2 weeks ago. They were repairing DAY USE AREA. Lake Kissimmee State Park. Danny got home later than usual…
13 Lucky Foods for the New Year
via 13 Lucky Foods for the New Year “Hubby is pretty insistent on eating specific foods, so we will have those. But I think I’m going to throw in a few more for good measure. From what I have read, I guess the key to being healthy, wealthy and wise is to eat certain foods…
Julekage — ravenhawks’ magazine
Like many holiday breads, Julekage involves candied fruit and nuts, and it is heavily spiced. The traditional spice used in Julekage is cardamom, although nutmeg, cinnamon, and other flavors may be used as well. Many fans of the bread believe that it tastes best warm out of the oven, although it can also be toasted […]…
What is the Hanging of the Greens? — Momentary Lapse Of Sanity
https://www.umc.org/en/content/ask-the-umc-what-is-the-hanging-of-the-greens?fbclid=IwAR3aatncfSPtHzuO98XJJatyA8NXa1Qa7hnL2DaH5KQHxeXYoBSZau9thUo via What is the Hanging of the Greens? — Momentary Lapse Of Sanity “Children hang wreaths on the sanctuary door at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn., during the church’s annual Hanging of the Greens service. Photo by Mike DuBose, United Methodist Communications.”
Easy Gingerbread Bars — Moore or Less Cooking
Craving gingerbread but don’t want to spend all of that time to make those adorable gingerbread men? Try these quick and easy, soft gingerbread bars. You will be so happy that you did. Because for me, Christmas = Gingerbread. Christmas is coming up and these easy gingerbread bars will make your home smell completely divine as……
for all the forgetful, messy, broken people out there – an Advent promise
Jennifer Dukes Lee for all the forgetful, messy, broken people out there – an Advent promise for all the forgetful, messy, broken people out there – an Advent promise Jesus is Your Forever YES Friend, if you’re feeling messy this season, you are in a pretty elite club, and it is chaired by the Son of God who…
Tis The Season — Every Day with the King
Originally posted December 2018 The season is here! What came to your mind as you turned your calendar to December this year? Advent Family Traditions Celebration Shopping Gift-giving Decorating Baking Ideally, it is a season of […] Tis The Season — Every Day with the King From Sarah :I just lost a huge paragraph on grieving…
Four Days In Plant City : Trains/ Large And Small
Danny And I were in Plant City for 4 days and 3 nights. We left our house around 10:30 AM Saturday Morning, November 30th. If it would have been up to me, we would have left the night before. LOL, Probably not though.The traffic would have been a lot worse than it was Saturday morning….
Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies — TidyMom®
Gooey Butter Cookies are a Christmas cookie twist on the favorite St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. These melt in your mouth cookies are soft and totally irresistible! Roll them in Christmas sprinkles and they are ready for Santa! We love to make gooey butter cookies any time of year. Peanut Butter Gooey Butter Cookies and… Christmas…
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie — The McCallum’s Shamrock Patch
Nothing can say Southern hospitality more than this mouthwatering, decadent Sweet Potato Pecan Pie. Flavorful and delicious to the very last bite. Combining all the favorite ingredients, Southerners use to make Sweet Potato pie and […] Sweet Potato Pecan Pie — The McCallum’s Shamrock Patch
Amy Grant – Winter Wonderland — AMERICA ON COFFEE
Home for Christmas is the 13th album by Christian music and pop music singer Amy Grant, released on October 6, 1992. It is Grant’s second holiday album, the first being 1983’s A Christmas Album. Amy Grant – Winter Wonderland — AMERICA ON COFFEE
Our Get-A -Way/ The Strawberry House – Plant City, Florida/My Ramblings
These were taken Saturday evening. Danny and I left our house around 10: 30 AM. Got gas and a few groceries and were on our way. It’s a fairly short drive. Lot’s of traffic for us country bumpkins. I Am VERY THANKFUL that we were able to get- a -way this weekend. Needing prayers though….
Cock-a-Leekie Soup — Of Goats and Greens
Contains: Gluten, grains. Is: In this case, a soup with home-grown poultry. This one is for the Scottish feast of St. Andrew, which occurs November 30th, a Saturday this year. It’s Scotland’s national holiday, according to Wikipedia, which provides the Scots (language) name: Saunt Andra’s Day , and the Scottish Gaelic name: Là Naomh […] Cock-a-Leekie…
30+ Season’s Eatings Recipes for Holiday Entertaining! — Home is Where the Boat Is
30+ Season’s Eatings Recipes for your Holiday Entertaining! You’ll find recipes for everything from appetizers and party bites, to cocktails and cookies, food gifts and more! I wrapped these holiday recipes up in bright red bow from the archives to help you make your list and check it twice! And so you can refer back […]…
Stuffed Turkey Breast By Jules Kitchen
Stuffed turkey breast. A recipe from my cooking repertoire Easter for me are the church bells ringing in the morning sun and a new Spring coat, the Tuscan Easter schiacciata from San Gimignano and the dark chocolate, the fresh pasta and the spring vegetables, the lamb and the blessed eggs. Easter is the beginning of the good season…
Bloggy Holidays! — Michelle Lesley
Bloggy Holidays! Bloggy Holidays! — Michelle Lesley From Sarah : If You Are interested in Advent, there is an Advent study coming soon.
2019 Christmas Cookie Swap By Jules Kitchen
2019 Christmas Cookie Swap Don’t tell me it is too early to start thinking about Christmas. Sometimes, in order not to get caught up in the anxiety and thus spoil the festive atmosphere, a bit of organisation and bland planning are the only way to enjoy those days before Christmas, which otherwise always pass too…
Ten Hallmark Movies We’re Watching To Celebrate The Season By Due South
Ten Hallmark Movies We’re Watching To Celebrate The Season https://duesouth.media/ten-hallmark-movies-were-watching-to-celebrate-the-season/ “When the temperatures begin to dip, the leaves change colors and pumpkin spice abounds, you know Hallmark Channel’s seasonal programming to celebrate the fall, Halloween and Christmas can’t be far behind. We love the Hallmark Channel’s family-friendly programming that centers around love, community, seasonal gatherings,…
Your Perfect Thanksgiving — On Food And Film/ From Sarah Check THIS OUT
While this is an amalgam of previous Thanksgiving posts, I hone every year. I know you have your favorites! We all do. But trust me… add a few of these (the cocktail and the turkey in particular.. and the dips… and, well, you know… ) and you will have the best dinner ever. Hell, just […]…
Neutral Christmas Buffet Table Inspiration — Jackie Anne Blog
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! I started busting out my Christmas decor this past weekend, and it’s got me in quite the cheery mood! Do you gradually decorate for Christmas or do it all at once? I personally try to get the majority done at once, but it always ends up taking […]…
Advent Calendars at the Ready — Cosy Home Living
There’s nothing better than your advent calendar when you’re a child. That run up to Christmas day is just so exciting, and sometimes the run up is better than the actual day itself. I know, nowadays, we have ‘Elf on the Shelf’, Christmas Eve boxes and new trends – but for me, I wanted to […]…
Gingerbread Eggnog Latte
https://palatablepastime.com/2016/12/04/gingerbread-eggnog-latte/ The Palatable PastimeGingerbread Eggnog LatteA Starbucks “knockoff “
Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie — No Plate Like Home
This recipe for sweet potato pie from scratch is made with dark brown sugar, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spices and a homemade pie crust. This pie is dense, rich and flavorful. It’s a wonderful holiday dessert, especially for Thanksgiving. Ever since I tried sweet potato pie for the first time, I was hooked. I smiled… Brown…
Maple Bourbon Bacon Squash Salad — Girl Meets Kitchen — My Meals are on Wheels
This post is sponsored by Taylor Farms What does Autumn mean to you? When fall arrives, my head immediately begins to imagine gathering around the table with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. From fall birthdays to Friends and Thanksgiving and even the everyday ordinary…these are the moments where the world seems to slow…
What If I Don’t Feel Very Thankful /One Thousand Gifts Bible Study
What If I Don’t Feel Very Thankful? By Laurie McClurehttps://www.faithgateway.com/author/laurie-hausam/ “Friends, you may have heard the news about our next Online Bible Study, One Thousand Gifts with Ann Voskamp, and feel yourself holding back, maybe hesitating a little, because to be honest… you don’t feel very thankful. I get it… This may be a scraping season for you….
One Thousand Gifts OBS Week 1 — Attitude of Gratitude
One Thousand Gifts Laurie McClure https://www.faithgateway.com/author/laurie-hausam/ Eucharisteo is the Biblical Greek word that literally means to give thanks… what I believe Jesus did each and every day regardless of His circumstances. ~ Ann Voskamp Father, I thank You that You have heard me. — John 11:41 Welcome to the One Thousand Gifts Online Bible Study with our dear friend,…
