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December 11, 2022

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Here it is Sunday and another week has come and gone! I’ve been a bit busy finishing some projects and being a little Christmas crazy. Therefore, this week I’ll be sharing a Mitten Moments round-up of the last two weeks.

My Personal Mitten Moments

Here’s a big moment…my oldest son turned 30 this week! 30! How in the world did that happen? It was so fun celebrating him! He’s a blessing to all who know him!

If you are local, I tried a new restaurant called Host. The atmosphere was awesome and so was the food and drink. They add a design to your coffee or drink, which was fun and festive. If you bring them a QR Code, they will add that too! The menu was small but mighty and they change it up frequently.

I give it an 8 and definitely worth the try!

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Recently On The Blog

It’s always a fun week when I get to share space with my blogging friends. Last week was our big Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tour 2022!

I shared my How To Decorate An Old Fashion Cottage Christmas. I really followed my heart this year on how I wanted things to look and feel. As a blogger, we often follow the trends of the season and this Christmas season. I just did what made my heart happy.

If you didn’t get to check it out, I hope you will!

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. – John 1:9

If you love a good sweet treat, earlier this week I got together with 15 of my blogging friends! We brought you some of our yummy Christmas cookies and holiday treats! I shared How To Make Easy Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies.

Are you loving all the dried oranges this holiday season? Yesterday, I shared How To Dry Orange Slices.

This was the first time I have ever dried oranges and let me tell you, easy peasy! It’s a project that would be great to do with the littles in your life. I made garland out of mine and will definitely do it again!

A Few Of My Favorite Moments

Kylie over at Truemans Treasures shared Peppermint Candy Cane Hot Chocolate. How delicious does that sound?… and she used stuffed marshmellows! What could be more yummy than that!?

Mary at Life on Terra Bella shared some Easy Entertaining Products, Tips and Shortcuts For The Holidays. With some many people entertaining during the holidays, Mary shares so many amazing tips from where to shop and what to serve. This is a great resource for your holidays!

My friend Kim from Shiplap and Shells has the prettiest home…inside and out! This week she shared how to Create A Traditional Christmas Tablescape Using Vintage Collections To Inspire Your Holiday. This is a gorgeous post full of vintage finds, beautiful dishes and an amazing centerpiece!

If you are looking for table inspiration, look no further! Kim’s got you covered!

I am a girl who LOVES to give a beautiful package! Some people dread wrapping but I absolutely enjoy the process! My friend Missy from Sonata Home Design shared Colorful Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas…One Personality At A Time. Talk about beautiful AND fun gift wrapping! This is one you definitely want to check out!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:

These yummy molasses cookies

This gingerbread house doormat

How to make a moss Christmas tree

These farmhouse front porch Christmas decorating ideas

Well, that’s all my Mitten Moments for now. I hope you enjoyed all the goodness, this week!

As always, I’m so grateful for you visiting my blog! It warms my heart!

Have an amazing week ahead. I pray its full of lots of Christmas joy!

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  • Day 2 – Front Porch Decorating Ideas
  • Day 3 – Christmas Tree Ideas
  • Day 4 – Christmas Table Decor Ideas
  • Day 5 – Christmas Cookies and Sweet Treats
  • Day 6 – Christmas Decorating Ideas
  • Day 7 – Bloggers’ Favorite Christmas Idea
  • Day 8 – Gift Wrapping Ideas
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  1. Kelly Radcliff says

    December 11, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    Hi Kim! Loved your Mitten Moments, thanks for including my molasses cookie recipe! And happy birthday to your son. Have a wonderful weekend and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 11, 2022 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you my friend! Always a pleasure sharing you!!

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    December 11, 2022 at 10:14 pm

    Kim, happy birthday to your son!
    This new restaurant looks delicious as do your cookies.
    I made oranges last year and love the look of them. This year I used them on the trees on the front porch, the only problem is that the squirrels keep taking them.
    Have a very Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 12, 2022 at 10:13 pm

      The restaurant was definitely a hit! I will go again. I’m telling you…the squirrels think everything outside belongs to them! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
  3. Tammy says

    December 12, 2022 at 3:45 pm

    Kim, that drink looks delicious. I miss having spirits right now. I am definitely making your Peanut Butter Cookies. I also shared them in my Sunday Among The Blooms Newsletter. Nothing like a good peanut butter cookie dipped in chocolate!

    Reply
  4. Tammy says

    December 12, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    Kim, that drink looks delicious. I miss having spirits right now. I am definitely making your Peanut Butter Cookies. I also shared them in my Sunday Among The Blooms Newsletter. Nothing like a good peanut butter cookie dipped in chocolate! Merry Christmas to you and Big Al!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 12, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      It was very delicious! Thanks so much for sharing me this week!

      Reply

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