Friday Favorites

This time of year can be so magical! If you look past all the hustle and bustle of the crowds, the traffic and the grumpy people and look at this time of year through a child's eyes, it is so fun. I have a 3 year little boy who is so excited for Christmas. He wants EVERYTHING for Christmas and is so excited for Santa to bring him toys. I love reading him our favorite Christmas stories and sharing with him the "true" meaning of Christmas. I hope you stop for a moment and enjoy this time of year. Spend time with your family and friends and just take it all in.

My kids visiting with Santa

One of our favorite Christmas stories

Friday Favorites

What has become a big time favorite at our house, for my kids especially, is Hot Chocolate!

We have gone from the standard "milk chocolate fix" to an assortment of flavors and add-ins.

We had a little Christmas gathering this past week and put together a whole
"Hot Chocolate Bar" spread....
which, by the way, was really fun and easy to put together!

To not complicate the chocolate flavors for this particular night, we stuck with the milk chocolate hot chocolate and did all of our 'jazzing up' with the add-ins...

We had whip cream, marshmellows, candy canes for basic starters and then also had hot tamales, m&m's, white chocolate dipped marshmellows with sprinkles or peppermint candy, donut holes and the big favorite, caramel white chocolate dipped spoons with sprinkles! Yum!


So... maybe this weekend, shake it up a little and give it a try.
Cozy up to the fire with a hot cup of cocoa... maybe a new flavor and some new add-ins.

Friday Favorites

The Christmas Season is a crazy, wonderful, giving, sharing time of the year, but it can all add up quickly. Who doesn't love a deal?..... Right? Yes, I do. Love them!

Getting a great deal on a wanted or desired item is always a favorite. Any "Black Friday" shoppers out there? Yes, I was one of those crazy shoppers up in the middle of the night and early morning hours and it is certainly a favorite to get your steal of a deal item or items after staying up late and standing out in the cold. Awesome! Almost done with my gifts!

Now here is a favorite for you. KSL daily deals has extended our sale until December 11th.

It's a great deal, a great gift and the best part is.... you don't have to stay up late or wait out in the cold. Check it out http://www.ksl.com/public/deal/show/1611

Happy Holidays and happy shopping!