Monday News Week of December 22 & Christmas Day!

Good morning everyone!

We're looking at a chilly morning here with the wind chill factor of -6 degrees. I can't remember the last time it was this cold and I mean collllllld. A trip to the grocery store just isn't the same when your hubby says he feels like his ears are going to fall off. I'm so very thankful he went with me to help, he is so wonderful!

This week our home will transform into a winter wonderland of family bliss (at least I hope anyway).  We've got candy making plans of homemade marshmallows, chocolate pistachio fudge, saltine cracker bark, honey & rum hot chocolate (non-alcoholic for the children of course) and a delicious dinner with friends and family. We are also filling our hearts with reminders of the true meaning of Christmas and the joys of giving.

This week and next I'll be taking time off to enjoy this family time but stop back by as I have prepared some scheduled features for your enjoyment as well as a few guest posts from our wonderful contributing editors. Didn't you just love today's first feature from Barb McMahon?

Until then, have a wonderful day!

xoxo Gabreial

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Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart, you won't
find it under a tree."
~ Charlotte Carpenter.

It is the personal thoughtfulness, the warm human awareness,
the reaching out of the self to one's fellow man that makes
giving worthy of the Christmas spirit."
~ Isabel Currier.