I Was So Far From My Family — How Could I Enjoy Christmas?
By Sally EstesBorn and raised in the same town, unfamiliar just wasn’t in my blood. I grew up near grandparents and cousins and uncles, every festivity filled to the brim with people. Christmas Eve was crowded, full of 20-something voices belting out carols around a piano and more food than anyone could possibly eat, though somehow we managed. Christmas morning meant Mama’s delicious breakfast and a reading of the Christmas story. Dad played both Santa and referee as my sisters and I surveyed our spoils. It was tradition, and every year I anticipated its precious [...]
Find Some Great Gifts Locally
Today’s Woman headed out to three local stores and found some great gifts!Wooley Bubbles Soap wrapped in felted wool for easy scrubbing available at Block Party Handmade Boutique $12. Horrible Adorable Wall Hangings from Block Party Handmade Boutique, $69-$150. Photos by Melissa Donald Fairytale Necklaces from Handmade Block Party: Snow White, Charlotte's Web, Cinderella, $37/each.Eclectic artwork prints from many different artists are available. Left: Amy Wiedl, $45; right: sewing basket $40, Block Party Handmade Boutique. Stationary by Gemma Correll, prices vary, available at Block Party Handmade Boutique. Birdhouse (left: $60; right: $42) available at Backyard Birds.Top: Hummingbird Feeder - use your own bottle and feed [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Illustration by Silvia Cabib
Be Thankful
Take some time to set your table the night before so you can focus on the food at the last minute. Combine different things you own or find in your yard to create your own look, and don’t worry too much about everything matching.
Two Great, Different Desserts for Thanksgiving (and you can make them today)
Here’s a couple of delicious (We’ve tried them!) recipes that are sure to please and offer a little different taste on Thanksgiving or anytime this month or next.Chocolate Mousse CakeBy Mary Wheatley 4 cups chocolate wafer (such as Oreo)cookie crumbs (about one pkg)10 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted1 lb semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled1 quart whipping creamMix the cookie crumbs and melted butter together until like wet sand. Press intoa 10” springform pan. Form a firm bottom crust and press up the walls of the panto nearly the top.Whip the cream until stiff peaks. Pour [...]
