tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post276029354255697139..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: What Makes Your Winter Special?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-29934024753208799862014-12-12T20:37:06.827-05:002014-12-12T20:37:06.827-05:00Melissa, I think it's common to get caught up ...Melissa, I think it's common to get caught up in the day-to-day unpleasantness of the season - that's why I wanted to remind all of us of the positives. Have a lovely holiday season!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-77255518847041535652014-12-12T20:33:43.459-05:002014-12-12T20:33:43.459-05:00Hi Vicki~~A party sounds great and I may just cras...Hi Vicki~~A party sounds great and I may just crash yours if you have a great cranberry orange tea to serve! Happy holidays to you, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-75106487506789512252014-12-12T20:23:25.300-05:002014-12-12T20:23:25.300-05:00Thank you Gemma for reminding me of the many bless...Thank you Gemma for reminding me of the many blessings of winter. I'm often so caught up in the cold that I forget about the blessings! <br /><br />Great post!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-90710785024433490242014-12-12T14:48:01.350-05:002014-12-12T14:48:01.350-05:00Hi, Gemma, that drink sounds delicious. I have one...Hi, Gemma, that drink sounds delicious. I have one for cranberry orange tea that I like to serve, but haven't in a while. Maybe I need a party???<br /><br />A wonderful post as always, Gemma. Happy holidays!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-35713183648356328592014-12-12T12:45:01.886-05:002014-12-12T12:45:01.886-05:00What a delightful memory, Rose! You and your husba...What a delightful memory, Rose! You and your husband knew how to tap into the joy of the season. I hope you still create magical surprises, even if they are a little less bursting with the seasoning of youth. I wish you a bright Solstice, too, and very Happy Holidays in your harvest home.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-20088847588276147492014-12-12T12:39:56.297-05:002014-12-12T12:39:56.297-05:00Paris, your family recipes sound delicious and I&#...Paris, your family recipes sound delicious and I'm sure created a foundation for many special holiday events over the years. Thanks for sharing about your traditions, and Happy Holidays!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-23744818869360457762014-12-12T12:38:41.185-05:002014-12-12T12:38:41.185-05:00So glad you enjoyed the post, Cara. I think we all...So glad you enjoyed the post, Cara. I think we all have some happy memories of Christmases past. Sometimes we forget some of the treasury of memories we've built up. We make our own magic, and yours is definitely reflected in your enchanting holiday stories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-44367793161334810102014-12-12T12:35:20.829-05:002014-12-12T12:35:20.829-05:00Hi Tina, there's no better aromatherapy in the...Hi Tina, there's no better aromatherapy in the world! Thanks for commenting today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005215075724810989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-74175157080024008552014-12-12T12:04:52.678-05:002014-12-12T12:04:52.678-05:00Just loved the post,Gemma. Such a wonderful list t...Just loved the post,Gemma. Such a wonderful list to make things better. It sparked a happy memory. When I was still dating the man who would become my husband, we built a snowman on top of my father's car. Such joy to watch him drive down the street. :) Happy Holidays and a bright Solstice. Rose Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-62829255845600555022014-12-12T10:54:28.975-05:002014-12-12T10:54:28.975-05:00Gemma,
Thank you for the delightful post. Food has...Gemma,<br />Thank you for the delightful post. Food has always been huge traditional touch stone in my family. Ethnic favorites like Povitica,Croatian nut bread that can also be made with a cheese or apple filling (like streudel), Creamy Macaroni and Cheese and the wonderful scent of cookies baking. Spritz were an all time favorite in our house but my tradition extended to the Polish Kolatchy when I married. I love the smell of gingersnaps baking. I think your post has made me want to bake today instead of work, lol! Happy Holidays to you and yours!Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-40651316345026274252014-12-12T09:43:16.257-05:002014-12-12T09:43:16.257-05:00Gemma, what a beautiful post. You made me feel the...Gemma, what a beautiful post. You made me feel the magic of the Christmas season. I'm a summer person myself, but there are things about winter I like. The Christmas season is one. I love Christmas cookies, Christmas music, getting together with family. I have fond memories of sledding and ice skating as a kid. And memories of my husband and son going sledding while I stayed home by the fire and read. I do love to curl up before a crackling fire in the fireplace with a glass of wine (thanks for the mulled wine recipe), and a good book.<br /><br />One of the few things I like about winter now is homemade soups and stews. I make a lot of them during the cold months. But I'll still take warm weather any day.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to you and your family.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43296916153352484562014-12-12T09:38:11.926-05:002014-12-12T09:38:11.926-05:00The aroma of warm gingerbread cookies, baked with ...The aroma of warm gingerbread cookies, baked with blended spices to create kitchen magic we often only use from October to year’s end – nutmeg, cloves, ginger and cinnamon - yep, that's what I like. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.com