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December 18, 2021

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Good Saturday morning from the snowy Mitten and welcome to my Mitten Moments! 

Random moments from my week that I am sharing with you!!

How was your week? I’m sure for many of you it was full of all things Christmas!

I had a slow restful week, as I continue to recover from wrist surgery. I honestly had forgotten what it was like to nap during the day.

And yes…it’s still awesome!

Let me tell you, during all the rest, I found so many amazing moments this week!

“Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.” – Nora Roberts

This Week On The Blog

This week on the blog I shared my holiday hot cocoa bar.

Are you a hot chocolate lover or hot cocoa?

Yes, there is a difference but I like them both.

Hot cocoa is usually made from cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Because of that, hot cocoa is usually sweet and light. Hot Chocolate is made with just that, chocolate. Shaving the chocolate works best for melting it with the milk.

Whatever you prefer, just know there is still time to create one, especially this simple!

Other Random Items This Week

In very proud news, our youngest son graduated from college this week, with honors. He can now say he has a BA in Mechanical Engineering! Well done, my son!

I finally started setting my goals for 2022. Do you set goals? Do you make a vision board? I have the last two years and I love the accountability it gives me. If you don’t know what a vision board is, you can see my post last year, on How To Create A Vision Board. It’s a great family day project.

Here’s a random fact I learned this week while sitting around resting. The Caspian Sea is actually a lake. Yes, it’s true. The Snapple cap told me so.

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments, I found this week:

This Beautiful Christmas Home Tour

How To Make An Affogato At Home

These DIY Drop Cloth Christmas Napkins

These New England Hermit Bars

How To Make 5 Easy Christmas Table Ideas

These Amazing Christmas Cookies

I hope you have enjoyed my moments, this weekend.

I hope all the moments of your Saturday bring you more joy than you could imagine!

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  1. Renae says

    December 18, 2021 at 3:13 pm

    so many great ideas! Happy holidays, my friend. Hugs and blessings to you.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 18, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

      Reply
  2. Cindy Rust says

    December 18, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    I’m looking forward to diving into the posts you shared! Merry Christmas and happy napping!😊

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 19, 2021 at 1:01 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    December 18, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    Happy Saturday and Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing so many fabulous things all year long, I have enjoyed every post. Enjoy the snow, I wish we were going to get a little.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 19, 2021 at 1:10 am

      Awe, thank you! You have made my day! I hope you get some snow. A very Merry Christmas to you!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    December 19, 2021 at 4:41 am

    Kim I am so glad your wrist is healing and congrats to your son! Thank you SO much for sharing my Affogato recipe:) Have a very Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 19, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you, friend! Merriest Christmas to you! xo

      Reply
  5. Tammy says

    December 22, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    Kim, congrats on your son college graduation. I know you are so proud of him. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Welcome to my Cottage in the Mitten! I am a native Michigander. I am a wife, mom and mimi. I love DIY, home decor, all things pretty, community with others, and sewing. I make blankets for a cause, hoping to help find a cure for brain tumors. I hope you love my site and pray it inspires you.

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