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The Vegan Holiday Cookbook by Marie Laforet

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Happiness is finding out there is a Vegan option. The Vegan Holiday Cookbook  is such a wonderful cookbook and all the photos are beautiful and the recipes are scrumptiously delicious. This cookbook will help make the little moments you spend with your family precious memories. Food memories are the best. There is something for everyone from start to finish. This book is  filled with 60 inspiring vegan dishes that celebrate the holiday season and make any day a special day.

 

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Halloween Morning Treat #Unicorn #SpecialOps #MakeMeSmile

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Getting the grand kids ready for school on Halloween morning made me realize how much fun Halloween is.

Yes, Halloween is fun, it’s more fun than a barrel of…unicorns!

When my granddaughter told me she was going to dress as a unicorn, this Halloween, I scratched my head in wonder. I wondered where she got that idea from.  I thought, a unicorn was a very unusual costume.  However, once I saw my little Sophie all made up in her colorful unicorn outfit I quickly came around to the unicorn way.

As for my grandson.  Well, his costume was more military.  Christian has become so patriotic.  Yes, the flag hangs in his bedroom.   My Christian is growing up!  This was the first Halloween he did not go as Batman, Batman has been his official costume for the last 6 years.  hooray!   Then to my morning surprise Adriana was dropped off by her dad, unexpectedly, cause he couldn’t’ bring his daughter to the school bus stop.  It was a Halloween delight with all three sharing their Halloween morning with me.

Now, I thought I had seen the best of Halloween.  Until, we got to the bus stop corner and there we meet up with other children.  Yet, not one was ghoulish, not one was wicked, but it’s still Halloween .

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The Christmas Star From Afar #FamilyTradition #ChristmasStar #Joy #Starofwonder

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 Bringing back the true meaning of  Christmas is easy with The Christmas Star From Afar.

The Christmas Star From Afar teaches the biblical story of the Wise Men who followed a star to see the baby Jesus.

“The Christmas Star From Afar” is a 16 pieces with wooden nativity set and a hard cover activity book.  Here’s how to Follow the Star:

  • Set up your nativity
  • Hide the Star every night. Once your children find the Star move all Three Wise Men to its location
  • Read the optional scripture
  • Repeat
  • On Christmas Eve place your Star on the top of your nativity stable
  • On Christmas morning your Three Wise Men reach the nativity scene and find their king, baby Jesus!
  • You can easily combine the “Star From Afar” with other traditions your family participates in. Consider placing a little surprise or sweet with your Star everyday to make this fun game more like an Advent Calendar.

Easy  set up, easy to play.  But the most important,  your children will learn the true meaning of Christmas!

Matthew 2:10

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed

 

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Seedling Parker Teddy Bear #WishList

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Teddy Bears are friends forever. Say hello to the  brand new, innovative product from the award-winning company with the mission to re-imagine play, Seedling Parker: the world’s first augmented reality teddy bear. Parker the Bear  (recommended for ages 3-6) is soft and safe – he has no electronics or cameras inside, making him the perfect snuggle companion during cold winter days. With the corresponding Parker App (available for free download on Apple and Android), and a digital device held to Parker’s tummy and select accessories, care giving is transformed into an interactive digital experience. Surprises and additional play features are revealed, including interactive games, photos, and augmented reality videos. The more you care for Parker, the more magical your world becomes.

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Visitors From Canada Was Just What the Doctor Ordered #TastyTuesday #AcrossTheMiles

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My mom has been getting better day by day after her stroke earlier this year. Friends and family call and speak to her asking how she is doing. Lots of friends have stopped by to say hello and it really makes my mom happy.  So when my mom got a call from Doris who lives in Toronto saying she and her daughter Rose Mary would like to come and see her for a few days, my mom was so happy and excited. She could not wait for them to get here.

Doris is the daughter of my moms’ best friend Giovanna, who passed away this year and broke my moms’ heart. My mom and Giovanna grew up together in Luqa, Malta.  She was an intelligent,  beautiful and  gentle woman who taught my mom to sew and together they sewed my moms wedding outfit ( my mom wore a suit, not a gown).  They would call each other all the years they were here,  my mom in New York and Giovanna in Toronto. My parents made lots of trips to Toronto to visit, that all ended when my dad passed away in 1991. But the phone calls continued until Giovanna passed.  Her daughter Doris and granddaughter  Rose Mary  arrived Friday afternoon and stayed until Monday. Lots of hugging, crying and talking about times gone by and catching up on what is going on now. Doris was not in New York since 1969 and this was Rose Marys first visit, so there was lots of family picture showing and laughter.  While my mom rested and napped  Doris and Rose Mary had some free time and they went on the  New York Sightseeing  Bus and Boat Tour in Manhattan.

The weather was so nice the whole while they were here,  on Sunday we decided to get some Greek food because Astoria NY is the best place to eat besides on the Islands of Greece.  My sister suggested Gregorys 26 Corner Taverna, it was close by and so we walked there and back home.

We started with some dips and pita and then enjoyed Greek salad, kebobs, chicken and fish with the most delicious lemon potatoes. My mom was so happy that day, she enjoyed the meal and the joyful company. She even had a sip of wine. Small steps

Thanks and love for your timely visit, which went to prove that even though there are miles between us, we are not apart, because friendship does not count miles. Friendship is measured by the heart.