Well, our Christmas turned out to be a little bit different than we had planned. This year, we finally had plans to host family (Jon’s mom) for Christmas. We had been looking forward to have company over the holiday for once, but as previously mentioned, her travel plans were thwarted...
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The German phrase “zwischen den Jahren” (“between the years”) refers to the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. I am always finding myself in a weird state of mind during this time. Not bad, by any means, just weird because the old year is not quite done (but the...
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This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give. It’ll be my second year participating because who...
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I am linking up with Kookyrunner and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics, and this week and I am excited that we’re sharing gift ideas for runners/athletes this week. You know, I love a good gift guide as much as the next person, and there are always “sports items” on my own wishlist. Without further ado, some gift...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 Last year, I put together a little holiday wish/gift list (just one of a gazillion popping up on the Internet around this time of year), but it was fun and I like to share things that...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 The time I woke up: bright and early at 7:00 a.m. First thing I did after I woke up: I got dressed to head out for the 29th annual Run to Feed the Hungry Turkey Trot around the neighborhood. I...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 photo credit: @ellienelie via Unsplash A few years back, Stephany linked to a set of gratitude prompts and I thought it would be fun to pick 10 of the original 30 prompts to answer here today...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 Yes, it’s time for my annual Holiday Card Roll Call again. Can you believe we’re already here again? Feels like I just asked for your addresses not too long ago. If you have been a long-time...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 photo credit: @kikimora33 via unsplash.com I am so very excited to announce that I will be hosting another Secret Santa (Mug) Swap this year. It’s going to be the 7th year in a row and I...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 You guys, before I jump into the actual post for today, I want to announce… it’s day two of NaBloPoMo and we officially broke double-digits this year (woot!)… we have 10.5 participants so far (yes, Birchie, I...
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