…and these Thy gifts…

Christmas

  • Advent Thoughts from Years Past

    I was going through my unpublished drafts and came across these two, so I’m publishing now as part of my digital decluttering efforts: Unfinished Draft From 2011: Two weeks ago I finally tackled the kitchen island that hasn’t been decluttered… Continue reading

    Advent Thoughts from Years Past

  • Let Not The Manger Remain Empty

    Image: Pro Church Media There is no Christmas tree. There is no creche. There is no Advent wreath on the table, nor St. Nicks on the piano. No greenery threaded through the stair’s handrail. The only signs of Christmas coming are… Continue reading

  • The Digital Story of Nativity

    Cleverest Christmas video ever. h/t Deacon Kandra and Margaret Cabaniss Continue reading

  • Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags

    Nope, I didn’t make these. Just sharing… my personal picks: From Inside A Black Apple From Amy Cluck, at Creature Comforts Blog From Mushy From Mrs. Greene From Simple Organized Living From The Paper Seed (my fave) From Mint Printables Continue reading

  • Food, Humor, Organization, and Gift Ideas

    Luxury for Mom: Started off the early morning with 1/4 cup of Mariebelle Aztec Hot Chocolate… just enough for me to handle in the dark hours of the dawn… Out of the Mouths of Babes Yena’s Quote of the Month:… Continue reading

  • Candy Canes

    2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt red food coloring Cream first two ingredients in mixer bowl at medium… Continue reading

  • Got Leftover Ham? (Links to Recipes)

    We’ve got some, and don’t really want to do another fried rice version. PLEASE. However, these sound good: Ham Biscuits — but dh can’t have these, so it’s not going to happen. But these sound REALLY GOOD! Corn Soup with… Continue reading

  • Christmas Biscotti

    From the baking blog, circa 2006: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking… Continue reading

    Christmas Biscotti

  • The Plan for Advent and Christmas

    Scripture Readings for Jesse Tree Advent Wreath Prayer December 2, First Sunday of Advent Purple Tablecloth, Purple Ornaments Jesse Tree Ornament 5 – camel / Abraham December 3 St. Francis Xavier – Read aloud from Saints and Feast Days Trace… Continue reading

    The Plan for Advent and Christmas

  • Rellenong Manok

    Brought to a party December 3. A recipe can be found here. I didn’t put eggs in mine (so hubby can eat it), though it really does need eggs. Depending on mood, I vary the texture of the filling. Some… Continue reading