I’m obsessed with flavored salts. For my birthday I was given some great salts. It inspired me to create a few for my girlfriends. It’s unbelievably simple and such a special treat! 1 cup of a course sea salt 1T fresh finely chopped rosemary 1T fresh finely chopped lavender With a mortar & pestle, mix…
Month: December 2012
Granola made with love!
I always want to give something with meaning and so much love. My granola has been a hit with my family and my close walking friend. I knew it was something I should share with close friends & family this holiday season. Adapted from researching so many blogs & recipes Healthy Granola 1 jar unsweetened…
Christmas has arrived
After a week a many merry and magical moments. The actual day has arrived to rest, stay in our pajamas all day, and just feel the love in that calm and peacefulness inside. First before everyone wakes I start preparing brunch. My parents will join us as it is our annual tradition. I use to…
Annual Christmas Eve at Grandma Glos
It is always our tradition to spend Christmas Eve at my mother-in-laws. It always is a late evening full of cheer! This year I brought my Mac & Cheese, homemade breads (caramelized garlic of course) and Caesar Salad. Dressing was a bit spicy as when you add raw garlic (non cooked) can spice it up…
Merry moments in the midst of this magical season
As I love the feeling I get when I think of us all together as a family. We had known in the summer that my daughter was planning not to return home right after finals as previous years. I bought tickets to the Musical Elf the day it came out (summertime). I knew to buy…
Let’s Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
I’m very blessed with a wonderful group of girlfriends. We have all decided to start a group/gathering; inspire, learn, and of course a healthy dose of girl-time. We plan to get together every eight weeks or so… Every gathering will have a theme; cooking, crafting, gardening, a special guest and much more….I thought it best…
9 on the 9th-It’s golden!
My youngest son celebrated is “golden birthday” with family and a few his close friends last Friday. His actual birthday kick off began Thursday at “how to train a dragon” live event. It was beyond what he imagined. He was on cloud nine to say they least (no pun intended). His brother and dad also…
Annual tree hunting tradition
This time of year is full of many favorite traditions… Our hunt for the perfect tree is something we share with The Yoder Family-very dear friends of ours. They have two sons; Gavin & Max and they are both such wonderful boys. We all get on our rain boots, bundle up and spend the day…
Winter Wonderland
The decorating begins with “Elf the Movie” playing in the background. It is by far our favorite of the season! We follow it up with “The Holiday” absolutely love this movie. Then my love for Christmas Music is a must to play all season. As we entrenched ourselves in decorating… It is the love for…
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