What a Way to Start the New Year

Normally, in the week between Christmas and New Years, I would be packing away the fluff of Christmas and beginning my year with a fresh, clean home.  This week found me lying in bed with a pounding head and other symptoms that you just don't want to hear about. As a die hard blogger I was able to snap this one blurry photo of the weak tea I have been able to consume. I slept through yesterday, something I never do. And have felt just enough better today to lay on the sofa rather than the bed. Needless to say, I haven't been visiting blogs or doing housework or preparing for the family party that is Sunday.  I really need to get better. I have a big weekend coming up and I just can not miss it! I have a wedding of a dear friend that I have been looking forward to on New Years eve. Doesn't that sound fun?! A reason to dress up and celebrate rather than falling asleep on the couch at 9pm. Yes, it's a fairly comfy couch, but I'm not 103 yet and a little New Years Eve festivity sounds dreamy. Then Sunday the family party, and thank goodness it's at my sisters house.

So I'm taking the rest of the year off and I'll see you all after the New Year.

Happy New Year to All my Friends !

I'll catch up with what you've been doing when I feel better, right now...

I"m heading for the sofa.

To All My Friends, Far and Near....

May your Christmas be blessed with love, and warmth and family as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the light of the world.

It's a Marshmallow World in the winter...

Here's a fun, easy treat for the kids (and grownups too!) Two marshmallows on a short skewer, dipped in white chocolate and decorated with frosting for eyes nose and buttons make a sweet, fun way to stir hot cocoa! Add these to a gift basket, maybe with some home made hot cocoa in a jar and cute winter mugs, and you have a gift that can't help but bring smiles:>)

It's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground,
It's time for play,
It's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round.

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
And the sun is red, like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows,
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along.

It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl,
It's a sugar date,
What if spring is late?
In winter, it's a marshmallow world.

It's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground,
It's time for play,
It's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round.

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
And the sun is red, like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows,
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along.

It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl,
It's a sugar date,
What if spring is late?
In winter, it's a marshmallow world,
In winter, it's a marshmallow world.

 

What It's All About....

Gingerbread men, Inspired by BJ  who got the recipe from A blog friend and then I tried it too.

Just one big happy family:>)
Run over to Sweet Nothings for the recipe!

Merry Christmas from Kathy's Cottage

I know, December first is terribly early to be opening Christmas gifts. I just couldn't wait!  You know how when you have a giveaway you wish you could send a little something to everyone who comments? I decided, rather than a giveaway, I would give you all something fun. These little boxes are perfect for small candies, cookies or toys. They can be perched on a co-workers desktop, or string ribbon through their hats and hang them on the tree or as a banner!  I made four different Santas and the numbers and they are all available to download on my Graphics page.

 I taped the corners of the numbered signs to Santa's hands for a 3-d effect.

 Make one, or make them all. All you have to do is print, cut out and fold.  Maybe a little glitter around the band of his cap? Some lace or trim here and there would be cute.

Just for you, from me. Thanks for visiting all year long, the kind comments, the endless support and advice.  You all make my life better:>)

Hugs

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