Good morning, friends! Welcome to my Mitten Moments, my little corner of the Cottage dedicated to my life here in Michigan and some moments from a few of my blogging friends. This is the day where I slow down and reflect on some personal moments, yummy recipes and seasonal decor. So, grab your favorite drink and cozy up for all this week’s goodness!
Last week was a frigid, snowy week and the current temperature is 7°. It seems this week is starting off that same! I’ve had a busy week making my lists and checking them twice. All the gifts I have are wrapped and under the tree, however, I still have a few gifts I’m waiting for delivery on and a couple left to purchase. I’ll be finishing up early in the week and hope to be completely done, wrapped and under the tree, by weeks end! Wrapping a pretty gift is one of my favorite things to create! You can see my post Wrap It Up Like a Pro if you need some creative wrapping ideas! How are your Christmas lists coming?
“Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.” —Richelle E. Goodrich
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My Personal Moments
- My youngest son graduated with his Masters Degree in Engineering Management, last week. We celebrated at one of his favorite restaurants, this afternoon! I asked if he was going to get his Doctorate next and I feel like it was a hard pass!
- Big Al and I just finished the 3rd season of The Diplomat on Netflix. Have you seen it? It’s a political thriller and so well written. If you’re looking for something new to watch, this is a great option!
- This season, I’ve been a Hallmark movie girl. I truly believe you either like the Hallmark channel or you could leave it. Leaning in to my renewed Hallmark phase, I wanted a similar kind of book to read. I picked up The Christmas Inn by Pamela M. Kelley. When a busy professional finds herself stranded at a picturesque Christmas inn, she discovers that the greatest gift of the season isn’t under the tree, it’s the second chance she never saw coming. It’s good and Hallmark-y for sure!
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The Self-Care Year
Are you looking forward to the new year? Instead of setting traditional, often-unsustainable resolutions this New Year, why not make a powerful goal to nourish your mind and boyd throughout each season with the guidance of this book!
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A Few of My Favorite Moments
I grew up in a house where there was always some kind of homemade baked good. I love to eat sweets for breakfast and after a meal. It’s just been part of my DNA as long as I can remember. Sally from Sally’s Baking has some amazing recipes. Her Gingerbread Latte Cookies are delicious. Add them to the top of your baking list, this holiday season!
Poinsettia problems? Stacy from Bricks ‘n Blooms shared her essential Poinsettia Care Tips to keep your beautiful holiday poinsettias thriving indoors all season long. She covers everything from proper watering to the right temperatures to ensure your poinsettias look their absolute best.
I enjoy gifting books for special occasions and usually wrap them in a gift bag. My friend KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms shared How to Gift Wrap a Book. You better believe I’ll be using this method to wrap my books, from now on!
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Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:
This elegant holiday table scape
These vintage and cozy mantel decorating ideas
This Christmas simmer pot and printable gift tag
Until Next Time!
I hope you’ve enjoyed all my Mitten Moments. Make sure to make your list and check it twice! There’s not much time left. Santa will be here before you know it! Have the best week, friends! I pray you find some amazing moments in your week!
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Congrats to Zac for graduating with his Master’s degree. It’s such a huge accomplishment. I know you and Big Al are very proud of him. We enjoyed The Diplomat; it’s such a good series. A great series to binge-watch over the holiday season. Merry Christmas!
Thanks friend! We are so proud of him!
The cold weather has hit here, too! I’m with you…staying caught up and wrapping everything early is my goal, too. Congrats on that Master’s degree! Family arrives on Friday and I’m on the struggle bus to finish everything before they arrive!
I know you’ll be so excited to have your family with you! Have a wonderful Christmas, Leslie!