Yuletide blessings

Well it has been a busy month for sure. The first weekend was the fundraiser event that I chair every year, so much fun, but a lot of work. The kids of course were great, they helped to set up and break down afterward. They didn't mind the shopping either. This was immediately followed by Deli Dude's birthday, Cheeseburger Boy's Winter Concert at school, caroling with Girl Scouts, can we fit much more in here? Sure we can!

The kids have been busy elfing each other all month. We do this every year, the entire month of December you do something for someone else everyday, it could be a chore, leaving them a special treat anything so long as you do it anonymously. The kids really enjoy this and it teaches them just how good it feels to give.

Today is Yule...the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, but after tonight the sun will be regaining strength and it will be staying lighter a bit longer each day until the Summer Solstice in June. On Yule we always give the kids one present, almost always handmade. These are a few of the things I made for them this year.


Reversible superhero capes


Dress for Bookworm


Now with only two school days remaining before winter break, we will be finishing up our teacher gifts, herbal heating pillows, soaps, lip balms, I am still thinking about making bath fizzies and maybe a few cookies too.

Both sides of the family will be here for Christmas, so lots to do. My house is starting to have that holiday scent...you know sugar cookies and pumpkin roll, the smell of the almond paste and apricot preserves from making venetians. Love it! Holidays give me an excuse to play in the kitchen for days.

I wish you all Happy Holidays!