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3 Thieves that Rob your Holiday Spirit
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 1, 2020. Updated on December 19, 2022. Everyone starts off with a tremendous amount of holiday spirit. The mere idea of the holiday sparks joy. Knowing anything is possible during the season creates a sense of wonder and delight… right about the time the first pumpkin spice latte hits the coffee shop. Sadly, it doesn’t always take long for one…or more…of three thieves…
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Put the “Happy” into Your Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published December 1, 2020. Updated on December 18, 2022. The holidays are a wondrous time of year filled with every imaginable delight for your senses. Great tasting food, beautiful décor, soft and fuzzy sweaters, and music that only comes around once per year. It’s no wonder people can’t wait for the holidays to help them escape into a time of family, fun, and festivities. Note the…
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35 Festive Cookie Recipes for the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Today is National Cookie Day! What a dangerous day! It’s so close to the holidays that there are so many tasty cookies everywhere! In other English-speaking countries, cookies are called “biscuits”. At first, it was a little confusing but I watch a lot of the Great British Baking Show so I learned to make the distinction. LOL How can you celebrate this tasty day? Get cookies from…
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Sometimes Christmas Sucks. And It’s OK…
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 3, 2022. Life comes in seasons. Some years are wonderful with few worries and plenty of everything. Others are leaner, more troublesome, and just plain sad. In the good years, the holidays are a lot of fun, but during the sad times, we may not enjoy Christmas all that much. That’s OK. There’s a lot of pressure put…
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36 Hearty Soup Recipes
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It’s hard to believe but it’s almost that time of year again. The crisp air, the pumpkin, the fragrant scents along with the spirit of joy in the air all combine to knock most of us right off our regular schedules. We get so busy planning for the big holiday gatherings during December. Meals with less fuss are welcome, and soups are hearty and filling for the…
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Day 30: Thankful for Those Who Have Passed On
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published November 30, 2019. Updated on November 30, 2022. Just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for taking a daily break with us to focus on thankful thoughts and grateful gestures for the last 30 days. On our last day of the 30 Days Thankful Challenge, we’ll be giving thanks for those dear family members and friends who are no longer with us. The holidays…
