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Enter The Jarlsberg® Cheese & Charcuterie Party Kit Contest and Win Weekly Party Kits PLUS A Sony DSLR Camera From Now Through – December 31, 2015

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Jarlsberg® Cheese, the nationally recognized premium brand of cheese, celebrates the holidays with a fantastic, simple and festive contest that can win you great prizes for  holiday entertaining.  Jarlsberg® Cheese announces the Great Holiday Giveaway consisting of (1) Grand Prize: Sony DSLR Camera and (8) Charcuterie Party Kits (1 kit per week) starting November 1 and running through December 31, 2015. Simply enter at www.Facebook.com/Jarlsbergusa/ for a chance to win. You may enter once a day.  Winners will be notified by email.

But whether you win or not – try serving your guests a Jarlsberg® Cheese and Charcuterie Platter.  It is so simple:

The Ingredients you will need are:

Jarlsberg® Cheese (wedge or any flavor or style you desire) cut into chunks and/or roll slices

Assortment of whole grain crackers, chips or pretzels

Crusty bread, cut into slices

Chunks of Italian Genoa Salami or other Charcuterie meats

Black Olives

Assorted nuts

Dried fruits

Then simply assemble your ingredients on a large wooden board, and serve. Don’t forget the toothpicks and utensils.  And of course use your creativity by adding jams, fresh fruits or other savory snacks.

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A Ziegfeld Holiday #ChristmasCelebration #MolloyCollege

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What a wonderful evening we had watching my granddaughter Natalie perform in the Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration “A Ziegfeld Holiday”.

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The family enjoyed a evening of Holiday song and dance performed by the talented children at Molloy College.  The wonderful cast performed each song perfectly from “Marshmallow World” to “Adeste Fideles” and “You’re a Mean One, Mister Grinch to “Home For The Holidays”. All in beautiful Ziegfeld style costumes.

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Christmas is a time for cherishing those who bring so many blessings to our lives. May your heart feel that love this Christmas and throughout the New Year ahead.

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Happy Holidays!

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The Scary Sleep Over By Kids Preferred #TheMoodsters

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The Moodsters  education toys and books help preschoolers learn about emotions.  IMG_3883 (1)

The Moodsters are a team of 5 lovable little detectives.  They help kids navigate the emotional maze of childhood.253356_4003268688465_1977722252_n

With the help of The Moodster Feeling Flashlight  a child can squash those afraid of the dark fears.  IMG_3878Point flashlight towards ceiling or a wall and the Moodsters will magically appear offering wisdom for every emotion.

Who are the Moodsters? There names are Coz, Lolly, Snorf, Razzy and Quigly and they use special sleuthing skills to help children solve the mysteries of  feelings.

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IMG_1687 (1) How we handle our emotions is a big part of growing up and Moodsters make it fun as well as easy to learn.  Moodsters  toys are now available at Target stores.

 

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Christmas And The Family #Macys #Santaland

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Every year, at Christmas time, my whole  family travels to the Big Apple.

We love this yearly tradition.  We take the LIRR (train)  to  Macy’s Herald Square not to purchase gifts but to see good ole’ Saint Nick, otherwise known as Santa Clause250764_471917729509741_1536725042_n

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What brings tears to my eyes is the thought that my grand kids are growing up, and someday soon, snap, they will no longer ‘Believe’ in Good Ole’ Saint Nick.   First it will be Sophie, then Christian will follow, just like their daddy and auntie.  They will both want to just skip this yearly outing all together.

31rPO17pC+L._SY195_CR0,0,316,195_ As sad as this thought is, I have to remember that Christmas is not about Santa Clause, sending Christmas cards, Christmas trees, or wrapping presents…No that is not what Christmas is about!  IMG_3861

Christmas is about the nativity. A child, a mother, and a father.  The first Christmas family!  This family did not sing Joy To The World, they did not go to see Santa Clause, and they did not have any Christmas tree.  They also did not send or receive  Christmas cards.

This Christmas family had all the odds against them.  Yet, they managed to find a simple place to have a child, and without even sending birth announcements, they had visitors from afar.

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Yes, Christmas is not about  twinkles of lights and shopping till your dropping.

It’s about a blessed family.  I know that I have been blessed with a family.  A family who will certainly change but will always remember where their home is.

 FAMILY!  What a beautiful word.

Now this Christmas I will enjoy the simple moments I have with my family.  Enjoy our simple Macy’s trips till there are no more, and when there are no more I pray that my family will find something new that brings us  together.  I pray this Christmas for all of the world.  For we have allowed the unholy to take over the holy.

I will keep the first Christmas in my heart and know that a child was born to bring Joy, Peace, and Love.

“Merry Christmas!” 

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Merry Christmas