Scrooged… Again
Oh, we can’t seem to help ourselves. For the last few years, this season pulls us to the Hale Center Theater for another evening of “A Christmas Carol.”
You could say, it’s becoming a holiday family tradition. Hmmm…like the sound of that.
Please forgive the fuzzy photos–it was mostly dark, and you know, we get so excited that we have trouble sitting still.
I can prove it. And this is before we’ve seen any Christmas ghosts.
Lucky for us the incredible main guy–old Scrooge himself–is the same fellow as last year. Funny, scary, sad, adorable–as always and yet…
there are enough new twists and turns to keep us coming back over and over again…
or for the first time.
Keeping family traditions—starting family traditions.
Either way.
It’s a lovely Christmas thing.
Do you have a favorite family tradition?
Christmasy Stuff
to love–right this minute.
The big and small helpers that make up our Christmas light brigade. Such stalwart souls in the 17 degree outdoors. Brrrrr…
The sweet, ancient ornaments that come out this time of year and are handled so tenderly so that somehow they will last forever.
The Christmas bowls that magically appear and are quickly dubbed the “only way to eat cereal in December” by the male population of the household.
The indoor lights that are left to me and my packaging tape. I know there’s a better way to hang the crazy things in the window…but…you know…old dog…new tricks…and all that.
The crochet hooks and Peaches and Cream yarn that seem to be fused to my hands these days. Not a spare minute can be wasted–so much to sew and only 11 more days to do it in! Yikes!!
The lovely Christmas countdown chain–from Somebody’s Stuff–that was made to be torn away each day but is far too pretty to meet such a fate. So it just hangs around and makes us very happy.
The trees that seem to be trying–with all their might to get into the spirit of the season.
The snow that obediently fell when April stomped her foot and declared that she “must have snow for her birthday!” Now that’s power.
The brand-new stocking for the brand-new sweetheart in our world–made with the very last scrap of red sock velour, that I’ve held on to for some strange reason…all these years.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year!
Please tell me~
what Christmasy things do you love right this minute?
Quick Christmas Gifts
Family Faces Match-UpNow you may just recognize many of these quick gifts from the past–but a good thing bares repeating–right? So, in the hopes of offering a few fun, fast ideas to help your holidays have a cozy, handmade feel–I’m dusting off a few favorites.
Personal History Prompt Jar
Covered Clipboards
Soma Cube Puzzle
Hope this helps with your Christmas lists my friends. Let me know… :}
Happy holiday crafting!!
Peppermint Cream Corn Puffs
Perfect munchie for an evening of “Miracle On 34th Street,” or “One Magic Christmas,” or “Muppet Christmas Carol.” I could go on and on here. Sooo many incredible Holiday movies that we haven’t seen– in, well…a year.
Funny how that works.
If you love peppermint, and popcorn–but don’t like all the old maid surprises that come with real kernal-ly popcorn–then you are about to be saved! No, I mean it. This lovely stuff is crunchy and buttery and salty and then–you add creamy peppermint to it and…
well, all I can say is…
Oh. My. Word.
Here’s how to do it.
First, you pour corn puffs into a big bowl–I used about half the bag.
Then, crush about 20 candy canes–I used the blender so it was nearly a powder.
Melt one package of white chocolate–gently in a double boiler–or however you do it.
Now, mix the candy canes and the white chocolate. Add 1 tsp. of peppermint oil.
Pour over corn puffs and mix until pieces are coated. Allow to set on wax paper covered cookie sheet. If you’re in a real hurry–set it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Store in airtight container or large Ziploc bag.
If I could share a piece of this with you–you’d go right out and buy all the stuff to make it–this very minute. But since I can’t…you’ll have to just trust me on this.
Happy Birthday April!!
~ Oh, and if you’re inclined to do the “Twelve Days of Christmas” for someone special–here’s a lovely Nativity style— sure to warm a few hearts.
Peppermint Cream Corn Puffs
Ingredients
- 1 bag Corn Puffs
- 20 medium candy canes
- 1- 12 oz. package white chocolate morsels
- 1 tsp. peppermint oil
Instructions
- First, you pour corn puffs into a big bowl--I used about half the bag.
- Then, crush candy canes--I used the blender so it was nearly a powder.
- Melt one package of white chocolate--gently in a double boiler.
- Now, mix the candy canes and the white chocolate.
- Add 1 tsp. of peppermint oil.
- Pour over corn puffs and mix until pieces are coated.
- Allow to set on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
- If you're in a real hurry--set it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Store in airtight container or large Ziploc bag.