Tales of St. Nicholas
Today is the feast day of St. Nicholas, the man who would become Santa Claus. But before he was a compassionate gift giver, he’d been a bishop whose powerful right hook made him famous in 325 AD.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Gingersnaps
This year, with all the disruptions and rising prices, I’m focusing on a DIY Christmas and my first project is Gingersnap Cookies.
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Prep & Plan: Holiday Notebook
Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to review what worked, what went wrong, and consider what changes need to be made for next year–all in our Family Holiday Notebook.
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End of the Year Rituals
End of the Year Rituals give you permission to set aside time to help you reflect on the past, offer gratitude for the present, and dream about the future. And I don’t know of any better way to both end one year and begin a new one.
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NaNoWriMo Final Check-in
NaNoWriMo ends today but the act of writing down words continues because our words matter. Our words can affect lives. Our world can change the world.
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Sweater Care for Cold Weather
It’s finally sweater season and I’ve written a short primer on how to care for your favorite knits, both old and new.
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“Always Winter, but Never Christmas”
It’s Advent and, after much thought and contemplation, I’ve chosen my advent reading for the season. I can’t wait to reread The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.
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Thrift & Thanks
The Saturday after Thanksgiving is an important day in our house. It’s the day we head to the mountains to shop and drop off clothes at our favorite thrift shop and then give thanks at a local Revolutionary War-era pub.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
The day after Thanksgiving is always filled with family and fun times. So dinner has to be an easy dish that can use the leftovers I have from the day before. And Turkey Enchiladas are the perfect meal!
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Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Short Stories to Warm Your Heart
A collection of short stories perfect for the Thanksgiving holidays written by some of my favorite authors.
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Sarah Munro’s Rose Hip Vinegar
For centuries people have been infusing white vinegar with rose hips to add flavor and a boost of vitamin C. And here’s an easy recipe.
