Category: Christmastime

How To Have a Delightful Christmas Brunch

By Cyndi – Posted on

It’s Christmas Morning and Time To Enjoy a Wonderful Christmas Brunch

A Festive and Delicious Christmas Brunch

How to have a festive and delicious Christmas Brunch.

Looking for a festive and delicious way to celebrate Christmas morning? Skip the presents for a bit and gather around a delightful Christmas brunch!

From sweet treats to savory delights, there’s a perfect recipe to satisfy every palate. Imagine fluffy cinnamon rolls dripping with icing, alongside a cheesy strata packed with sausage and vegetables.

Or perhaps a lighter option like a vibrant fruit salad served with homemade granola and yogurt parfaits.

With a little planning and preparation, you can create a memorable and stress-free brunch that will become a cherished holiday tradition.

Enjoy a festive and delicious Christmas Brunch and have a Merry Christmas!

Cyndi

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Happy Thanksgiving

By Cyndi – Posted on

Christmas is on the horizon but First Thanksgiving

 

Thanksgiving is Thursday November 28, 2024.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. 

Thanksgiving is coming soon. Yes and here at my house we are overjoyed. It doesn’t take much to get me excited so when I hear the word Thanksgiving I’m ready to get busy cooking.

The supermarkets all have their Thanksgiving items on display and I love it!

I started shopping for my thanksgiving dinner in October. I always want to be ready way before the day because I don’t want to run to the store when they are jam packed even though I must admit it is so much fun seeing people prepare for this special holiday.

This year I’ll be making my traditional Thanksgiving dinner that my mother handed down to me.

Here’s my Thanksgiving day dinner menu,

  • Turkey
  • Dressing
  • Potato salad
  • Mac n cheese
  • String beans
  • Candied yams
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Dinner rolls
  • Water

For dessert we will enjoy homemade sweet potato pies.   

This is the famous dinner that I prepare each and every year for my family and they love it. I just thought of something. Instead of potato salad I think I’m going to make scalloped potatoes this year. Yes, that’s what I’m going to do.

After dinner my family and I will enjoy each others company and watch the NFL. I’ll check to see what teams are scheduled to play on Thanksgiving Day.

I’m looking forward to cooking and spreading holiday cheer all day long for Thanksgiving 2024.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with family and sometimes friends.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Oh, and Merry Christmas too.

Cyn

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Gift Cards for Christmas

By Cyndi – Posted on

Great Christmas Gift Ideas

Great Gift Ideas for Christmas

Good Day Christmas Luminaries,

Great gift ideas for Christmas is here!

How are you? Today is Saturday, September 28, 2024 and it is the most wonderful and perfect Autumn day.

The temperature is very mild and the leaves continue to fall as they leave their home falling to the ground blanketing and warming earth’s grace and splendor. Today is filled with all kinds of Christmas possibilities and I am embracing them all.

As I continue to countdown to the wonderful holiday season gift cards for Christmas have been on my mind. Have you or do you buy gift cards for friends and/or family?  

I have a few small gifts to buy and gift cards maybe the perfect gift. 

I really love the thought of giving gift cards for Christmas because it’s a very thoughtful gift in my opinion.

Great Christmas Gift Ideas Are Here

Giving a gift card to someone close to your heart takes careful thought though. Let’s delve into this great gift idea it to see if a gift card would make a nice gift for someone we love that maybe hard to buy for.

 First, let’s begin by asking ourselves some questions. 

The person I want to purchase gift cards for is my son. Now while I know which stores my son likes I need to ask myself if he would actually use the gift cards if I buy them, I mean would he use them or would they sit on his bedroom dresser. 

Secondly, I need to ask myself the following questions:

  • What kind of clothing does my son like/wear best?
  • Does he need socks or undergarments
  • What is his favorite clothing brand?
  • Would he prefer a Ralph Lauren gift card or a Neiman Marcus gift card?
  • Would he prefer a Target gift card or a Wawa gift card?
  • Does he need something for his car?
  • Does he need something for his house?
  • What is his favorite restaurant?

Asking myself these questions will help to make it a little easier when it comes to gift card shopping for my son and to understand what gift card he would actually use and appreciate.

What do you think about these great gift ideas for Christmas? Has this helped you in deciding if you would purchase gift cards for family? 

Happy Christmas Shopping and Merry Christmas,

Cyn

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