Hello! And welcome to Friday!
It’s Christmas cookie time! I was just chatting with my Aunt Jill who, like me, makes my mom’s sugar cookie recipe every year. My mom got the recipe from her friend Diane Anderson when I was just a wee one and it’s been part of the family ever since. Isn’t that just the best thing about recipes? They’re sharable not just for eating and enjoying but also for becoming part of other’s family memories.
Holiday parties are the time for reconnecting with family and friends or meeting those you don’t know (hello co-worker’s wife) and that means plenty of small talk. Keep the conversation moving (and not just about yourself!) with these 12 tips to make you better at small talk than most.
Life is so fragile and it goes by so quickly. Unless you’re Dick Van Dyke who will soon be celebrating his 99th birthday. It’s what makes this Coldplay music video all the better, and you MUST watch to the end when Chris Martin writes a song on the spot that will floor you (as it did Dick Van Dyke.) Next level talent X 2.
This new movie looks so fascinating. I love Amy Adams.
Spending a lot of concentrated time with big families over the holidays (as much as we love them) can be a bit much. Here’s a trick to enjoying big family gatherings.
Everything you need to decorate Christmas cookies like a pro.
Tis the season. This soup is such a balm when I’m sick. I swear by it. Do you have any tricks or recipes you swear by? I also love taking these and these anytime I feel symptoms coming on.
And, people swear this elixir works wonders.
You had me at focaccia croutons.
This osso buco would make for a fabulous holiday dinner.
These latkes look SO crispy and heavenly.
And how yummy would this zesty cranberry salsa be served on top of them?
These Christmas cookie bars look so festive and delish.
I love my tried and true pigs in a blanket for holiday parties, but these sausage rolls look so tempting!
These sliders are making my mouth water.
A fruity, crunchy salad with the best combo of ingredients.
Love the idea of throwing an afternoon dessert party. It feels so luxurious and so deliciously irreverent!
If I were throwing one, this recipe would be at the top of my menu.
These chicken wraps would be a fun way to change up my lunch game (need a break from salads!).
If you love gingerbread anything, this gorgeous recipe is a must.
And, these waffles look ah-mazing.
Bookmarking this beautiful bean salad for lunch.
These chewy browned butter oatmeal cookies have my full attention.
Hello gifters, check out this awesome gift guide for foodies. SO many great items on this list! I’ve got my eye on this genius cutting board…
A few items I recently added on a trip to Target:
14 DIY holiday gift ideas, if you’re feeling crafty.
I ordered this game for Xmas family fun. I’m practicing to win!
The best gifts under $25 for travelers.
And speaking of gifts, how cool is this wrapping paper? So fun! I’d use it for the holidays but honestly, I’d use it year-round.
Love this shade of red for a pretty holiday manicure.
This top has such a lovely neckline.
It’s sweater weather and I stocked up:
- I bought this open-weave sweater and my daughter liked it so much she asked for one for Xmas too. (Hurry! 30% off thru Saturday!)
- I also picked up this loose-weave sweater in blue, but the cream is pretty too (and it isn’t sweaty or itchy.)
- And I’ve shared this sweater before, but I love it so much I bought back-ups in black and grey.
The link between vitamin D and depression. As we get closer to winter, this article is so relevant.
That’s a wrap for this week! Have a fabulous weekend and cook something good! 🙂
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