Every winter lately, Seattle (as well as many other American cities) gets hit by some sort of really bad storm. Whether it be ice, rain, floods, snow or wind, something happens that shuts down power for a day or more; floods streets so you can’t get around well; or causes traffic disruptions. I’ve been fortunate …
I’m giving away a few of the new Trader Joe’s Belgian Chocolates as gifts this Christmas. Just $5 a box, and you get 25 lovely chocolates. I of course had to sample several to make sure they were delicious enough to give away! This is the beginning of the most festive month of the year. …
Pacifica “Zanzibar Cinnamon Almond” – What I’m burning in my kitchen today November ends. December begins, with its month full of dark nights, wintry cold, seasonal holidays, festive parties, and family gatherings. Let’s be sure to have some fun tonight or this week before the crowds completely make restaurants and malls unbearable. And before we …
Today I’m taking care of myself so I’ll continue to look my best through the holidays. I’m not obsessing over trying to be beautiful or glamorous or anything like that, just making sure I feel pretty when I go to this week’s round of parties, dinners, lunches and cafes. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – …
I never can resist these snowflake-shaped crackers, I have to buy a box or two every winter. They just make my soup so festive! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Have you sat down and watched the news (or spent some time with your preferred news website) in the last few days? A lot is …
Pacifica “Russian Fir” Candle – What I’m burning in my living room today. If you’re reading this, you probably aren’t traveling today. Are you back home? Are your guests gone, or staying for the whole weekend? I’m very, very glad I spent so much time earlier this month getting my guest room and home ready …
Think positive. We can do this. We’re lucky to have family to spend time with (even if they drive us crazy) and food to eat at our feasts. Hopefully we have friends who will join us to celebrate today and help smooth things when our relatives are getting a bit uppity. Don’t stress yourself worrying …
Wilton Christmas Tree Silicone Pan. I’ll be using this the first week of December to bake holiday treats to drop off at friends’ and neighbor’s houses. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to give yourself a quick manicure so your hands look nice for the holiday? I need to, I don’t want to show …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Try to get your grocery shopping done very soon. The closer it gets to Thanksgiving, the crazier the stores get. Try to plan ahead so you don’t have to run to the store at the last minute on Thanksgiving. – Pick out an ice cube from your freezer, smell …
Retro Repro of Betty Crocker’s Cooking Calendar, at Amazon QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to go grocery shopping for the week? I highly recommend doing it before Wednesday afternoon, and avoiding stores on Wednesday and Thursday if you can help it. Crowded, crowded! – Fill up with gas if needed, so if you …