There's much talk this time of year about how to incorporate the spirit of "giving" into our holiday plans. No matter how much we have or how little we have to get by, I'm hearing from families in all different income levels that want to do something special for someone in need. There are many … [Read more...]
Making the Cut
For the past four years I have been lucky enough to get invited to a fantastic cookie exchange hosted by the sister of a dear friend of mine. She goes all out and prepares a spread of amazing appetizers for us to enjoy, games to play, prizes to win, and an afternoon out that is one of the highlights … [Read more...]
The Cookie Exchange
Growing up in a Jewish household and going to a Jewish private school and having all Jewish friends, I really had no idea about the heart-warming history and beloved traditions that make up the true meaning of Christmas. Up until I was about 18, I thought there wasn't much more to it than the … [Read more...]
#*%@#&*# cookie exchange
So this is how it goes the day before the $%#&*((^cookie exchange. You curse your decision to be a part of a popular (read- must make 12 dozen) cookie exchange year after year. Like labour and renovations and everything that requires extra effort in a busy life- you can hardly stand … [Read more...]
Eleven Dozen Cookies, Dagnabbit!
Ahem. I went to a cookie exchange party Saturday night. Now I have ELEVEN DOZEN cookies in my pantry. Argh. Sorry, no pictures of the cookies, oddly enough; just the guests getting silly. That's me on the right showing off my pot belly. UGH. And they're all good. And one woman even gave us … [Read more...]