Haute Chocolate: 3 Hot Chocolate Upgrade Recipes

hot chocolate upgrade recipes

You deserve an upgrade. Our haute chocolate recipes give you 3 hot chocolate upgrades to take your hot cocoa from bland to bling. Is making hot chocolate from scratch really better?… YES! Forget the instant powder. With just a few extra minutes you can have a rich and thick chocolatey experience that simply does not […]

Sorrel Snowball Cocktail

sorrel snowball cocktail recipe

The holiday vibe is, in a word… chill. Fortunately, our sorrel snowball cocktail and Möet & Chandon have you covered with their Ice Imperial Champagne. This champagne has been specially formulated to work with ice… in the glass.Keep your champagne cocktail cold longer by simply pouring the champagne over ice. This would be a great […]

9 Days of Holiday: Day Seven

white russian recipe

You need a drink.Well, I need a drink. I’m just going to assume you do, too. It has been a very hectic (yet fun) holiday season and a little relaxation is in order. To get you through that last turn and into the home stretch we offer this month’s Cocktail of the Month: The White […]

9 Days of Holiday: Day Five

holiday gift card holder printable

Gift cards have become a staple among gift-givers. For the giver, they provide simple shopping, and for the recipient, they offer shopping power. While I prefer to give well-thought, meaningful gifts, I admit that sometimes a gift card is the only way to go to ensure ‘present satisfaction’. The trouble with gift cards, though, is […]

Holiday Edition Lola Cooks: Cabbage Rolls

best cabbage roll recipe

Our Festivus celebration continues this week as we prepare for the big day.  Nearly all of our gifts have been purchased or made and most are wrapped and under the tree. Nevertheless, I’m sure there will be plenty of last-minute things to finish. Christmas Eve is always busier than expected and often peppered with visits and visitors. For […]

Caroling, Caroling, Now We Go!

christmas caroling

Spreading holiday cheer couldn’t get easier than caroling. A group of happy singers belting out familiar tunes drives the message home every time, but where have they all gone? Is anyone doing this anymore? If you have considered banding together with a few of your friends and family for an evening of seasonal song, we have just […]

Holiday Upcycle: Peace Wreath

diy peace wreath

Our holiday adventure inspired our craft this week. This simple holiday wreath adds to the season and drives home a message of peace. It will be perfect for your front door or given as a gift of peace to a friend or neighbor. Making living wreaths is far easier than you might have imagined. Craft stores sell plenty […]

Festivus Fun!

festivus fun

Many years ago I saw a television show that changed my life. A story that was so profound that it rocked the very foundation of all holiday celebrations I had ever experienced. It was the story of a family man so frustrated with the commercialism of Christmas that he decided to take matters into his […]

Money Matters: Holiday Gift Giving

holiday gift giving budget

savour… checked lists GIFT PURCHASING STRATEGIES Layaway  Many retailers have revived this blast from the past. Not only is this a good way to budget appropriately, but this also keeps gifts out of your home and away from prying eyes. Be sure to check the terms of the agreement. Some places may charge termination or re-stocking fees if […]

Santa Plate: TOTW Year in Review

santa plate

Tomorrow is the big day.  St. Nick is making his final preparations and double-checking his sleigh. Kids everywhere are behaving “extra special good” on this final day to avoid any unfortunate coal incidents. Of course, we are all wrapping up some last-minute activities, as well. To show your appreciation be sure you have a Santa plate prepared. What […]

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