The Best GiftsWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
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You are blessed with imagination and creativity. It is your own special style - it is an outward gesture of who you are and what you want to convey. Use this precious endowment - otherwise, even imagination will tarnish and lose its shine. It is, however, very easy to bring it back, to instill new life in creativity, and to put your personal "stamp" on everything that crosses your path. Holidays are especially great times to start a journey back to taking a "cookie cutter" environment and placing feeling, friendship, and love in all you do for yourself, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. This Holiday Season give a little of yourself in gift items, decorating selections, and simple touches that show that you cared enough to take time to personalize, or add "love" to everything. Even mealtimes are potential moments to show how blessed you are to have a family member, a friend, or someone you care about. A simple garnish or a colorful napkin and it is no longer a "time to eat" - it is a moment to share food, fun, and laughter. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 October
Author of many books, cookbooks, articles, and Holiday newsletters: http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving
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Cold dishes such as fresh fruit should be placed in containers of ice that hold serving bowl securely but keep contents icy-cold. A green tablecloth marked with white-chalk goal lines is fun and decorative. Invitations can include an envelope with "game" tickets to your home event, as well as a printed season schedule for team of choice. Many banks and insurance companies have these for free. A main course of hot, spicy chili with crackers, extra cheese, onions, and hot peppers or an on-going supply of your favorite "hot wings" is a sure-fire bet for success. Beverages can include a hearty punch, beer, wine, slush, carbonated beverages, and coffee. Having a variety of dips, salsas, and spread adds to festivities. Dessert items: brownies, extra-large chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies, pound cake cubes with strawberry and chocolate sauces available, fruit compote, rice pudding - However you set up your buffet, have fun and ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 October
Author of many books, cookbooks, articles and Holiday newsletters: http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving
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