Where did 2013 go?

It's been just a year ago that we were ringing in 2013. Now it's GONE! It went by SO FAST! Time for reflection and planning for a new year. Can you believe it?

Merry Christmas!

I can't believe Christmas is here already! Lots and LOTS of things I didn't get accomplished for Christmas. It's a VERY busy time of year. Sometimes TOO busy! Whatever doesn't get done.....Oh well.

It's time to celebrate the birth of Christ and to gather with friends and family (which of course includes our pets). So here's hoping you have a joyous Christmas!

Happy Christmas!

Lori

The First Day of Winter

It's the first day of winter. I have to tell you though, After the FRIGID temps we had at the beginning of December, I kind of feel like winter has already been here!

Gift Baskets Made Easy

My hubby and I always give gift baskets to some of our neighbors. We REALLY appreciate our neighbors. They are people who you can always depend on.

Cranberry Bog Bark

I thought I'd share one of my favorite quick-to-make holiday candy recipes. I got this recipe from a co-worker YEARS ago and I make it every year around the holidays. It is SO YUMMY!

Last Minute Hat Pattern

Let me start by saying I'm running WAY behind on the whole Christmas gift making thing. I've pretty much given up thinking I'll get any sort of knitting project finished before Christmas. There's basically only 10 good knitting days left. That's not enough for me.

Spiced Cranberry Jam

 

It's our first snowy day of the season. I decided I wanted to make up some of this yummy sounding Cranberry jam from The Self Sufficient Home Acre. I thought it would be a nice addition to the gift baskets we make for our neighbors. I also thought it would be very good to substitute the cranberry jam for the apple butter in these Apple Butter Bars. I hope to try this, but, I've gotta get the cranberry jam made first!