One.
A helpful little post on repairing dead Christmas tree lights. (It's better than the typical alternative of just pitching the whole thing, right?)
Two.
My friend Erica Wiggenhorn has
a thoughtful post with simple ideas for teaching kids about the meaning of Christmas. I hadn't thought of some of her suggestions before, and they're pretty creative!
Three.
I have a bottle of Everything Bagel Seasoning, and this blogger is right: it's trending everywhere right now! It's a staple in many recipes, and one of our own recent favorites is a baked chicken recipe topped with cream cheese and this seasoning. But if you happen to not be able to find it where you live, or you're just a little bit Bekah-like and always jump at the chance to make your own seasoning, it turns out this one isn't too hard!
Here's a DIY recipe!
Four.
Super cute idea for a neighbor (or co-worker, or secret sister) gift - complete with free printables! Totally doable in a store-bought fashion, but if you're one who enjoys making your own homemade bread and jam, it might be even super-cuter! (I know. That's not really a phrase.)
Five.
This post actually has a handful of really clever life hacks, so check it out! You might find more than one thing to help! But I'm posting it because of the very last idea. When Ryan and I were in Cincinnati for our anniversary, we saw tons of people standing on corners with signs. Ryan said he wished he would have thought ahead of time to put together some blessing bags to hand out, but we hadn't remembered to do it. This is a great idea for putting together such a gift - and passing on old purses you no longer use! (Make sure you go through them first to remove all your personal info!)
Six.
I'm always hesitant to post recipes I haven't actually tried, but this one feels safe, so I'm going to do it. I love monkey bread (though in my present life of trying not to eat all the carbs, I rarely have it) and I saw
this recipe for a
savory monkey bread version that includes a variety of herbs and cheese varieties. It could be a new spin on a classic for Christmas morning!
3 comments:
I love EBTB seasoning!!
Thanks for posting the link on how to repair Christmas lights! I have thrown away several strands in my lifetime, and should have known there was a way to repair them since you always get a little packet of replacement fuses and bulbs!
I think I will try making that everything bagel seasoning mix! We have a food co-op in Fort Wayne, and they sell herbs, spices, seeds, grains, etc. in bulk (you bag your own and get as much or as little as you want) and the prices are really reasonable even for non-members like me. So I can get the ingredients there.
Tamar - It's the BEST!
Tracy - Let me know if you try it and like it! (On both counts!)
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