Making a list and checking it twice

Hi and welcome back to “Country Christmas”.  I can’t believe that the holidays will be here before we know it.  Christmas is my favorite holiday.  It has been ever since I was a small child.   I have always tried to make Christmas  special for my family, I like going the extra mile and making them feel special, but first things first.  In order for everything to come together, you have to have a plan .…
One of the first places I start any major project,  is with a  list, and over the years the one I run too to help me out is at Organized Christmas. This week, is the  kick off the Houseworks  Holiday Plan. And I almost forgot to share it with you all. 
This week we are concentrating on just the planning and all the paperwork we will need to help us through this process.
Planning and Paperwork Week Assignments
Also TipJunkie has some great resources for you to check out.
How to remain Organized this Christmas
Grab a Binder Cover for your Holiday Planner here.
Below are a few holiday message boards that you can join to discuss the Christmas planner.
Magical Holiday Home HHP Forum
Our Home for the Holidays HHP Forum
You’ll feel so much better now that you have started planning your fabulous holiday.


Hugs,

Ephesians 2:19“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household,” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.

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Christmas in Connecticut!

One of my all time favorite Christmas movies is, Christmas in Connecticut. So I thought it would be fun to see the house that appeared in the movie, I ran across this post at Hooked on Houses.  Hope your enjoy reading it as much as I did.

 

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Eggnog anyone?

My family loves eggnog during the holidays with a touch of nutmeg.  What is your favorite way to drink Eggnog?

Hugs,
Cindy Pin It

Gingerbread

Who doesn’t like Gingerbread houses at Christmas time?  Well I for one love them.  But I have NEVER had any luck creating one.  But Martha shares a NO BAKE VERSION, which I might just try.  Check it out here

 

This would be a great craft to do with your kids or grandkids, wouldn’t they think your were the greatest? 

 

I love the sugar cones as trees….m&m’s as lights or ornaments.  Hmmmmm there is a thought!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look at the marshmallow snowman.  Cute!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas,

 

Love,

Cindy

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Another giveaway

Karen at The Bearly There Primitive Bear is having a giveaway, and if you like kitcheny gadgets and Christmas goodies, then you will like this giveaway, it’s all rolled up into one.  Take a peek at what the winner will get.  Is this the cutest little arrangement for your country kitchen.  Simply adorable. 

Now scoot on over to see the rules to enter and the deadline. 

Go on now, skidaddle on over to visit with Karen.

 

Christmas hugs,

Cindy

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A wonderful giveaway

Oh my, I have just seen the cutest apron that Melissa Marie is giving away.  You have to take a peek and get entered. 

Could you imagine baking in this little cutie.  I would love too.  She has a adorable site as well…check it out.  

Entries will be closed on Sunday, December 13th at midnight PST.

Christmas Hugs,

Cindy

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Another Christmas read

Abandoned by his father, Will Henderson was raised by an Amish couple. Now he's about to marry Karen Yoder but is having second thoughts. Can Will overcome the bitterness of his past in order to secure his future; Karen can't break through the barrier her fiancé has suddenly constructed around his heart. When she seeks the advice of an old boyfriend, Will begins to see green. Has he already lost his chance for happiness; When an accident threatens Will's life, the strength of blood ties is tested. Will a recipe for White Christmas pie contain the ingredients for a happily-ever-after;

 

White Christmas Pie Recipe (from the book)

 

Makes 2 pies

• 1 tablespoon gelatin
• 1/4 cup water, cold
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 (9 inch)  pie crusts, baked

1. In small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water; set aside.
2. In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt and milk.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
5. Stir in softened gelatin.
6. Cool.
7. When partially set, beat until smooth.
8. Blend in vanilla, almond extract and whipped cream.
9. In separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
10. Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until soft peaks from.
11. Fold into gelatin mixture; then fold in flaked coconut.
12. Divide into baked pie shells.
13. If desired, sprinkle with additional flaked coconut.
14. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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