1. Make a gingerbread house
2. Volunteer to serve dinner at a homeless shelter during the Christmas season
3. Go ahead, throw your first New Year’s Eve party
4. Along with a group of friends, adopt a family that needs help with clothing, blankets, gifts, dinner and a tree this season
5. Serve rose champagne rather than your normal wine at the holiday meal
6. Light dozens of candles
7. Put flowers in every room
8. String white twinkle lights on all the trees, both inside the house and outside in the garden/on the terrace
9. Make homemade marshmallows for your hot chocolate
10. Learn about another country’s, or religion’s, holiday tradition, and have a mini celebration in that style
11. Be certain that no friend or family member spends Christmas alone
12. Attend Midnight Mass
13. Attend the Fete Des Lumieres in Lyon, France
14. Make christmas candies, like divinity and fudge
15. Host a night of board games or cards, and serve coffee and dessert
16. Have friends over for a warm night of fondue and mulled wine
17. Go out for an evening of holiday light sightseeing in your favourite local neighbourhood
18. Invite friends to go caroling, and serve wassail and hot chocolate afterwards
19. Volunteer during the holidays at the local animal shelter, so that those that care for these lonely animals all year can have a break
20. Offer to babysit for friends, family or neighbours, so that young parents can have a holiday date night
21. Take the family away to a cabin in the snow for Christmas
22. Invite friends and family over for an old fashioned tree decorating party
23. Visit Harrod’s glorious food hall at Christmas time
24. Spend Christmas in New York City
25. Spend Christmas in Vienna
26. Spend Christmas at the Four Seasons Hotel in Budapest, and get bargain rates for a winter getaway
27. Spend Christmas in Paris
28. Play charades
29. Stay in, and have an intimate New Year’s Eve candlelit dinner for two
30. Take the children to a Christmas pantomime, or to the Nutcracker ballet
31. Host a Christmas Eve brunch for friends
32. Make black eyed peas on New Year’s Day for good luck all year long
33. Offer to take an elderly neighbour who doesn’t drive out to do their holiday shopping
34. Set a holiday table to be proud of, including cloth napkins
35. Give the children a holiday budget, and help them learn how to manage money when buying gifts
36. Stick to your own budget this season, so there aren’t any credit card disasters in January
37. Host a whiskey tasting party (fudge is the perfect compliment!)
38. Put together a holiday music playlist, featuring all the family members favourite holiday songs
39. Visit family members that you haven’t seen in years
40. Have a family holiday film festival, with each member choosing their favourite holiday movie to host one evening
41. Have a white elephant gift party for close friends, and share a laugh
42. Finally learn how to properly wrap a Christmas gift
43. Take a scrapbooking class, and make your parents’ holiday gift with their vintage family photos
44. Shovel your neighbour’s walk
45. As a family, choose a volunteer project for the New Year
46. Roast chestnuts
47. Have your carpets cleaned before the guests arrive
48. Make sure there’s always a fire in the fireplace
49. Bundle up, and go for a walk in the city at night
50. Read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to the children on Christmas Eve
51. Open just one gift on Christmas Eve
52. Wake up early on Christmas morning, make a cup of coffee, and just sit in the quiet with your twinkling tree
53. Make a pecan pie, just like Nonie used to make
54. Make a list in your journal of all the blessings you’ve received this year
55. Have a small dinner party on New Year’s Eve, and invite your guests to stay overnight
56. Put Christmas tree lights on the house, just for the kids
57. Make a special memory with each member of your family
58. Deliver Meals on Wheels on Christmas Day, to those that are alone and homebound
59. As part of their gift, start a college savings fund for the younger members of your family
60. Give yourself the gift of optimism for the New Year this holiday season
61. Take loads of photographs, and post them online for the whole family to see
62. Go ice skating
63. Have a karaoke party with friends (the local Koreatown or Japantown often have private rooms for parties)
64. Use another time zone’s midnight, and host a party to celebrate ringing in the New Year in that city’s style (Los Angeles, NYC, Paris, Rio de Janiero)
65. Go black tie on New Year’s Eve
66. Serve your holiday dinner on Christmas Eve, so that you can enjoy Christmas Day (and the leftovers) with the family
67. Play outside with the children on Christmas afternoon
68. Go for a walk on Christmas afternoon
69. Spend a girl’s weekend in the city in early December, and finish all your holiday shopping together
70. Hang crystal drops on existing lighting fixtures, and elsewhere around the house, to catch the candlelight
71. Watch a New Year’s Day cricket match in South Africa
72. Make homemade Christmas pudding, with brandy butter
73. Make your own Christmas crackers
74. Make homemade pesto or tapenade to give as gifts
75. Be very grateful and gracious about EVERY gift you receive
76. Make time to quietly enjoy the holidays with your partner
77. Call your parents if you can’t spend the holidays with them
78. Be available to loved ones that are struggling through the holidays
79. Stock up on small gifts, for anyone you might have accidentally overlooked (especially children)
80. Remember what the season is about, and be kind and considerate to others while holiday shopping
81. Give antique poetry books as gifts. Tie with a simple piece of ribbon.
82. Give the gift of fine stationary and note cards
83. Find the perfect stocking stuffer for him
84. Find the perfect stocking stuffer for her
85. Find the perfect stocking stuffer for kids
86. Use the china
87. Toast each person around the table individually, with a special message just for them
88. Give the gift of forgiveness
89. Vow to set aside differences, and have harmonious holidays (bite your tongue, if you must)
90. Don’t forget thoughtful holiday gifts for those that make a difference all year long (delivery people, house cleaners, pet walkers, babysitters)
91. Don’t forget a gift for anyone that hosts you this season
92. Be sure to have vegetarian and sugar free choices at dinner for guests with health concerns
93. Cut out paper snowflakes
94. No excuses, send holiday cards
95. Don’t procrastinate, it will only bring unnecessary stress to a wonderful season
96. Make, or buy, only thoughtful gifts that are within your budget
97. Be certain to teach your children what the season really means to your family
98. Plant your winter bulbs, like daffodil and tulips
99. Start a window herb garden to use in holiday meals, and all winter long
100. Make sure to take the time to relax, reflect and savour the moment
Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Everyone....Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.....Enjoy all the good food....I know I will! Remember to give THANKS for all that you have. I know I will....because I had a son that left his mark of JOY just for being alive...and for him I am so Thankful! Anyway.......Enjoy your day with family and friends.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Fun Sayings for simple gifts.....
Well, I've been thinking of making a few theme baskets for Christmas gifts this year...here are some sayings I found....some are so cute!
1. Any sweet treat: "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"
2. A plate of cookies: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, from your
"crummy" neighbors.
3. Barq's Root Beer: "Have a wonderful Christmas, it shows you're
"barqing" up the right tree!"
4. Any soda: "We're "soda-lighted" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
5. Popcorn: "We just "popped" in to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
6. Loaf of bread: "For being there when you were "kneaded", for
"rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "loafing" on the job, for helping others "heel" with TLC. No matter how you "slice" it, you do a terrific job loving others."
7. Bananas: "If we could choose our friends, and we searched the
whole world through, we'd go "bananas" trying to find a better "bunch" than you!"
8. Bear Shaped Honey: "Hoping our "honey" of a friend has a "beary"
Merry Christmas".
9. Microwave Popcorn and 2-liter of soda: "Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh
what a good friend you is!"
10. Mug with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends so dear,
wishing you a cup of cheer."
11. Eggnog: "Have an "udderly moovalous" holiday!"
12. Ice Cream: "Have a cool Yule!"
13. Hershey's Kisses in a Wire Wisk: "We "whisk" you a Merry "Kiss"
mas.
14. Paper Towels: "Blot out your troubles, "absorb" the Christmas
spirit!"
15. Candle: "Hope your Christmas is full of light"
16. Pencil and notepad: "Hope your Christmas is something to write
home about!"
17. Matches: "To our matchless friends"
18. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath: "May your holidays "bubble" over with
fun!"
19. 7Up: "7 Up ideas for a wonderful holiday season" (include 7
uplifting thoughts/ideas)
20. Sprite: "May your Christmas be Merry and "Sprite"!"
21. Root Beer: "We're "rooting" for you to have a Happy Holiday
Season!"
22. Any Pop: "We're "soda-lighted" to have you as our friends!"
23. Popcorn: "We're "popping" by with a holiday HI!"
24. Chocolate Covered Cherries: "Wishing you a very "cherry"
Christmas"
25. Mints: "We "mint" to wish you a Merry Christmas"
26. Snickers Candy Bar: "Don't "snicker" - just be glad you got
something!"
27. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "dough" for Christmas"
28. Jar of Jam: "Hoping your Christmas is "jam" packed with cheer"
29. Veggies & Dip: "Dip into the holidays and a healthy New Year!"
30. Pasta: Have a "pasta-tively" happy holiday!"
31. Muffins or Muffin Mix: "You're gettin' "muffin" for Christmas!"
32. Grater & Cheese: "To a "grate" neighbor"
33. Seasoning Mix: "Seasoned with love - Happy Holidays!"
34. Any Sweet Treat: "Wishing you a season full of sweetness!"
35. Whisk Broom: "Take a break, From a Busy Day, and Sweep All Your
Cares Away!"
36. Basket of Bath Items: "When you feel like a basket case, take a
break... and slow your pace"
37. Basket of Rolls and Honey Bear: "Have a honey of a Christmas"
38. Hershey's Kisses: "Merry "Kiss"mas"
39. Bath oils, bubbles, salts: "The holidays can be a strain on our
body and brain, so when you feel stressed, a hot bath is best, it
truly will help keep you sane!"
40. Soup mix: You're "souper" - Merry Christmas"
41. Wooden spoon w/ favorite drink or baking mix: "Not a creature
was "stirring".. ."
42. Oven Mitt filled w/ treats: "We have to ad-"mitt" you're a great
neighbor!"
43. Frozen cookie dough w/ cookie cutters: "Bake up some Christmas
cheer!"
44. Apple Cider w/wassail mix: "Spice Up Your Christmas!"
45. Bag/Box of Whoppers: "Hope you have a "whopper" of a Christmas"
46. M&M's: Have a Merry and Most Wonderful Holiday Season!"
47. Frozen or Ready-To-Bake Pizza: "Warm up to a wonderful holiday
season "topped" with Christmas cheer!"
48. Apples and Hershey's Hugs: A teacher can't live by apples
alone... she needs hugs too!"
49. Popcorn Balls: "Hoping you have a "ball" this Christmas season"
50. Jolly Ranchers: "Have a holly "jolly" Christmas"
51. Chex Party Mix: "Remember Santa "chex" his list twice to see
who's been naughty or nice... so be good for goodness sake!"
52. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's:" Hope a merry "Ho-Ho-Ho" fills your heart
the whole year through!"
53. Jar of Jelly: "Jelly is like love -- you can't spread it around
without getting some on yourself!"
54. Christmas Tray: "We "tray"sure your friendship!"
55. Bell: "With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish
come true, and bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year
through!"
56. Yule Log: "We send you warm greetings this Christmas seasoning"
57. Potpourri: "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm
Christmases long ago!"
58. Cleaners: "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!"
59. Nuts: "We're nuts about you!"
60. Lifesavers: "You've been a life saver!"
61. Juice pitcher filled with candy canes: "We pitcher you raising a
little "cane" during the holidays"
62. Broom or Feather Duster: "You're "dust" the finest neighbors we
know!"
63. Measuring Cup or Spoons: "Wishing you a joy beyond "measure"!"
64. Star ornament: "Remember the reason for the season!"
65. Chocolate Mousse Mix: "Merry Christmousse to our "deer" friends!"
66. Wooden Spoon: "Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or soufflés; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Christmas from us to you!"
67. Flower: "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you!"
68. Heart Ornament: "May the joy and love you give away, come back to
you on Christmas Day"
69. Cinnamon Sugar for toast: "May your Christmas be sprinkled with
laughter and love!"
70. Christmas music: "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart
rejoice!"
71. Filled Basket: "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
72. Salsa: "Add a little spice to your holidays"
73. Stocking or Filled Jar: "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"
74. Candle: "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your
Christmas merry and the New Year bright!!!"
75. Calendar: "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"
76. Sugar Cookies: "Rolling out a batch of Christmas cheer, for
someone we think is very dear!"
77. Cherry 7-Up: "Just a little Christmas cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!"
78. Sparkling Cider: "Wising you a sparkling hoilday season!"
79. Warm casserole or bread: "Bundled up with warm wishes"
80. Eggbeater: "Have an "eggstra" special holiday!"
81. Pie: "Wishing you a scrupmtuous Christmas"
82. Oranges: " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!
83. Chocolate Orange: "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope your
Christmas is a Sweet one!
84. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge: "Here's some packaged "snowball" treats - Just
Drizzle Hot Fudge and its ready to eat!... Enjoy!!"
85. Box of Light Bulbs: "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"
86. Anything Santa: "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"
87. Anything Angel: "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"
88. Gingerbread House: "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We hope you'll
nibble at this house! Merry Christmas!"
89. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends who are so
Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!"
90. Cocoa Mix: "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
91. Gum: "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry Christmas"
92.Christmas Shaped pasta: "Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"
93. Jar of Jam: "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed with
fun!!"; "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!!" Or "Hoping your Christmas is "Jam-packed with Christmas Cheer!"
94. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with butter that's all you do! Warm Holiday
Greetings to you"
95. Brownie Mix (or other mix): "Whip up this mix for a wonderful
holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!"(Attach the recipe!)
96. Homemade caramels: Hoping you have a "rich" and "wonderful"
Holiday!!"
97. Pie: "Just a "Holiday Hi" and a tasty Pie! Merry Christmas!"
98. Divinity: "May your Christmas be "Divine" and your Holidays so
Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"
99. Rice Krispie Treats: "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're really
Tops! "
100. Toffee or Brittle: "Any way you break it, We think you're the
greatest!"
101. Fudge: "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Holiday
Season!"
102. Cheese Ball and Crackers: "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey", we
just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little
Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"
103. Apple Anything (pie, cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.): "Sending you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!" Or " You are the apple of my eye, Teacher!"
104. Banana Bread: "Banana Bread just for you, because you have so much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch" too! Merry Christmas!"
105. Cinnamon Rolls: "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
106. Homemade Chocolates: "You're so sweet...having you as neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"
107. Cake or Cupcakes: "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think you're
first rate! Happy Holidays to you!!"
108. Cornbread or Mix: "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want
you to have Merry Christmas!"
109. Carrot Cake: " I Really "Carrot" alot about you!! Merry Christmas"
110. Spiced Drink Mixes: "Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" just right!"
111. Recipe: "Just like you friend... it's tried and true, just for you! Happy Holiday Baking or Merry Christmas Cooking!"
112. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christmas!!"
113. Crayons and Coloring Book: Hope your Holidays are Colorful!
114. Plant: "The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and grow!
Hope you have a Happy Holiday!"
115. Stuffed animal: "Pawsing" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
116. Donuts: "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy Holiday!"
117. Tree shaped pasta, tree shaped container or a small Christmas
tree: "Hope your Christmas is "tree-mendous" !"
118. Payday candy bar: "It's the "nutty" time of the year again, so please don't lose your cool! Relax, and much this little treat and have a happy Yule!"
119. Squeeze-It Juice drink & a Hershey's Kiss: "Here's a "squeeze
and a "kiss", to remind you you're loved all through the year!"
120. Salsa & Tortilla Chips: "Have a hot and spicy Christmas!"
121. Scouring pad/sponge: "I scoured the earth for a friend like you!"
1. Any sweet treat: "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"
2. A plate of cookies: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, from your
"crummy" neighbors.
3. Barq's Root Beer: "Have a wonderful Christmas, it shows you're
"barqing" up the right tree!"
4. Any soda: "We're "soda-lighted" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
5. Popcorn: "We just "popped" in to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
6. Loaf of bread: "For being there when you were "kneaded", for
"rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "loafing" on the job, for helping others "heel" with TLC. No matter how you "slice" it, you do a terrific job loving others."
7. Bananas: "If we could choose our friends, and we searched the
whole world through, we'd go "bananas" trying to find a better "bunch" than you!"
8. Bear Shaped Honey: "Hoping our "honey" of a friend has a "beary"
Merry Christmas".
9. Microwave Popcorn and 2-liter of soda: "Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh
what a good friend you is!"
10. Mug with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends so dear,
wishing you a cup of cheer."
11. Eggnog: "Have an "udderly moovalous" holiday!"
12. Ice Cream: "Have a cool Yule!"
13. Hershey's Kisses in a Wire Wisk: "We "whisk" you a Merry "Kiss"
mas.
14. Paper Towels: "Blot out your troubles, "absorb" the Christmas
spirit!"
15. Candle: "Hope your Christmas is full of light"
16. Pencil and notepad: "Hope your Christmas is something to write
home about!"
17. Matches: "To our matchless friends"
18. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath: "May your holidays "bubble" over with
fun!"
19. 7Up: "7 Up ideas for a wonderful holiday season" (include 7
uplifting thoughts/ideas)
20. Sprite: "May your Christmas be Merry and "Sprite"!"
21. Root Beer: "We're "rooting" for you to have a Happy Holiday
Season!"
22. Any Pop: "We're "soda-lighted" to have you as our friends!"
23. Popcorn: "We're "popping" by with a holiday HI!"
24. Chocolate Covered Cherries: "Wishing you a very "cherry"
Christmas"
25. Mints: "We "mint" to wish you a Merry Christmas"
26. Snickers Candy Bar: "Don't "snicker" - just be glad you got
something!"
27. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "dough" for Christmas"
28. Jar of Jam: "Hoping your Christmas is "jam" packed with cheer"
29. Veggies & Dip: "Dip into the holidays and a healthy New Year!"
30. Pasta: Have a "pasta-tively" happy holiday!"
31. Muffins or Muffin Mix: "You're gettin' "muffin" for Christmas!"
32. Grater & Cheese: "To a "grate" neighbor"
33. Seasoning Mix: "Seasoned with love - Happy Holidays!"
34. Any Sweet Treat: "Wishing you a season full of sweetness!"
35. Whisk Broom: "Take a break, From a Busy Day, and Sweep All Your
Cares Away!"
36. Basket of Bath Items: "When you feel like a basket case, take a
break... and slow your pace"
37. Basket of Rolls and Honey Bear: "Have a honey of a Christmas"
38. Hershey's Kisses: "Merry "Kiss"mas"
39. Bath oils, bubbles, salts: "The holidays can be a strain on our
body and brain, so when you feel stressed, a hot bath is best, it
truly will help keep you sane!"
40. Soup mix: You're "souper" - Merry Christmas"
41. Wooden spoon w/ favorite drink or baking mix: "Not a creature
was "stirring".. ."
42. Oven Mitt filled w/ treats: "We have to ad-"mitt" you're a great
neighbor!"
43. Frozen cookie dough w/ cookie cutters: "Bake up some Christmas
cheer!"
44. Apple Cider w/wassail mix: "Spice Up Your Christmas!"
45. Bag/Box of Whoppers: "Hope you have a "whopper" of a Christmas"
46. M&M's: Have a Merry and Most Wonderful Holiday Season!"
47. Frozen or Ready-To-Bake Pizza: "Warm up to a wonderful holiday
season "topped" with Christmas cheer!"
48. Apples and Hershey's Hugs: A teacher can't live by apples
alone... she needs hugs too!"
49. Popcorn Balls: "Hoping you have a "ball" this Christmas season"
50. Jolly Ranchers: "Have a holly "jolly" Christmas"
51. Chex Party Mix: "Remember Santa "chex" his list twice to see
who's been naughty or nice... so be good for goodness sake!"
52. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's:" Hope a merry "Ho-Ho-Ho" fills your heart
the whole year through!"
53. Jar of Jelly: "Jelly is like love -- you can't spread it around
without getting some on yourself!"
54. Christmas Tray: "We "tray"sure your friendship!"
55. Bell: "With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish
come true, and bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year
through!"
56. Yule Log: "We send you warm greetings this Christmas seasoning"
57. Potpourri: "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm
Christmases long ago!"
58. Cleaners: "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!"
59. Nuts: "We're nuts about you!"
60. Lifesavers: "You've been a life saver!"
61. Juice pitcher filled with candy canes: "We pitcher you raising a
little "cane" during the holidays"
62. Broom or Feather Duster: "You're "dust" the finest neighbors we
know!"
63. Measuring Cup or Spoons: "Wishing you a joy beyond "measure"!"
64. Star ornament: "Remember the reason for the season!"
65. Chocolate Mousse Mix: "Merry Christmousse to our "deer" friends!"
66. Wooden Spoon: "Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or soufflés; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Christmas from us to you!"
67. Flower: "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you!"
68. Heart Ornament: "May the joy and love you give away, come back to
you on Christmas Day"
69. Cinnamon Sugar for toast: "May your Christmas be sprinkled with
laughter and love!"
70. Christmas music: "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart
rejoice!"
71. Filled Basket: "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
72. Salsa: "Add a little spice to your holidays"
73. Stocking or Filled Jar: "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"
74. Candle: "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your
Christmas merry and the New Year bright!!!"
75. Calendar: "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"
76. Sugar Cookies: "Rolling out a batch of Christmas cheer, for
someone we think is very dear!"
77. Cherry 7-Up: "Just a little Christmas cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!"
78. Sparkling Cider: "Wising you a sparkling hoilday season!"
79. Warm casserole or bread: "Bundled up with warm wishes"
80. Eggbeater: "Have an "eggstra" special holiday!"
81. Pie: "Wishing you a scrupmtuous Christmas"
82. Oranges: " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!
83. Chocolate Orange: "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope your
Christmas is a Sweet one!
84. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge: "Here's some packaged "snowball" treats - Just
Drizzle Hot Fudge and its ready to eat!... Enjoy!!"
85. Box of Light Bulbs: "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"
86. Anything Santa: "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"
87. Anything Angel: "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"
88. Gingerbread House: "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We hope you'll
nibble at this house! Merry Christmas!"
89. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends who are so
Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!"
90. Cocoa Mix: "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
91. Gum: "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry Christmas"
92.Christmas Shaped pasta: "Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"
93. Jar of Jam: "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed with
fun!!"; "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!!" Or "Hoping your Christmas is "Jam-packed with Christmas Cheer!"
94. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with butter that's all you do! Warm Holiday
Greetings to you"
95. Brownie Mix (or other mix): "Whip up this mix for a wonderful
holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!"(Attach the recipe!)
96. Homemade caramels: Hoping you have a "rich" and "wonderful"
Holiday!!"
97. Pie: "Just a "Holiday Hi" and a tasty Pie! Merry Christmas!"
98. Divinity: "May your Christmas be "Divine" and your Holidays so
Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"
99. Rice Krispie Treats: "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're really
Tops! "
100. Toffee or Brittle: "Any way you break it, We think you're the
greatest!"
101. Fudge: "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Holiday
Season!"
102. Cheese Ball and Crackers: "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey", we
just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little
Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"
103. Apple Anything (pie, cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.): "Sending you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!" Or " You are the apple of my eye, Teacher!"
104. Banana Bread: "Banana Bread just for you, because you have so much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch" too! Merry Christmas!"
105. Cinnamon Rolls: "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
106. Homemade Chocolates: "You're so sweet...having you as neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"
107. Cake or Cupcakes: "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think you're
first rate! Happy Holidays to you!!"
108. Cornbread or Mix: "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want
you to have Merry Christmas!"
109. Carrot Cake: " I Really "Carrot" alot about you!! Merry Christmas"
110. Spiced Drink Mixes: "Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" just right!"
111. Recipe: "Just like you friend... it's tried and true, just for you! Happy Holiday Baking or Merry Christmas Cooking!"
112. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christmas!!"
113. Crayons and Coloring Book: Hope your Holidays are Colorful!
114. Plant: "The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and grow!
Hope you have a Happy Holiday!"
115. Stuffed animal: "Pawsing" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
116. Donuts: "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy Holiday!"
117. Tree shaped pasta, tree shaped container or a small Christmas
tree: "Hope your Christmas is "tree-mendous" !"
118. Payday candy bar: "It's the "nutty" time of the year again, so please don't lose your cool! Relax, and much this little treat and have a happy Yule!"
119. Squeeze-It Juice drink & a Hershey's Kiss: "Here's a "squeeze
and a "kiss", to remind you you're loved all through the year!"
120. Salsa & Tortilla Chips: "Have a hot and spicy Christmas!"
121. Scouring pad/sponge: "I scoured the earth for a friend like you!"
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Some Kitchen Tips...
Strawberry Tip: Wash freshly picked strawberries & then take a wide plastic straw and insert it at the bottom of a strawberry–then push the stem out.
Measuring Tip: Rinse measuring cup in hot water before using syrup, oil, etc. Will pour out clean and not stick to cup.
Sugar In Fruit Pies: When making pie, sprinkle the sugar under the fruit instead of on top. This prevents pie from boiling over.
Baking Fruit Pies: Cut four small slits into top pie crust and stand one piece of tubed pasta into each slit (choose pasta at least 2 or 3 inches long–cannelloni and cut ziti work well). The juices will bubble up the pasta ‘pipe’ and back down into the pie–instead of running all over your oven. Once pie has finished baking, remove pasta.
Neatly Cut Fudge: Use a pizza cutter to easily slice through flats of fudge and candy squares. Make sure the baking has been chilled or thoroughly set before cutting. The process is fast and easy and the result is nice, neat squares.
12.Mashed Potato Warmer: Is there ever enough stove top space when preparing large meals (like at Christmas or Thanksgiving)? Here’s a way to get the mashed potatoes done early and out of the way: Prepare your mashed potatoes an hour or two before serving the meal and store them in the slow cooker (on low heat). Serve with the rest of the meal and they’re still hot and tasty.
Fluff Up Mashed Potatoes: Try adding a healthy pinch of baking powder to the potatoes when mashing them. For fluffier mashed potatoes, use an electric mixer to whip air into them.
Slicing Meat Thin: If you need really thin sliced meat when cooking stir-fry recipes or other dishes, try partially freezing the meat before making your cuts. This will make the meat easier to slice very thin since it will hold firm while slicing, no more uneven cuts from the raw meat mushing underneath the knife blade.
Stop Meat Edges From Curling: When grilling steaks or frying up pork chops, sometimes the edges can curl and the meat no longer sits flat in the pan or on the grill. To help prevent that, just cut a slit in the fat along the edge of the meat every inch or so before cooking.
Baking Soda Test: Do you have an old box of baking soda in the pantry and you’re not sure whether or not it’s still good? Fill a small cup half full with vinegar and drop a teaspoon of baking soda in it. If things start fizzing, the baking soda is active.
Prevent Bacon Spatters: Bacon can be quite a messy item to prepare, try lightly dusting the bacon with flour before frying. This helps prevent the spatters and meat shrinkage.
Veggie Roasting Racks: Try roasting a chicken or roast on top of long slices of celery or carrot sticks. The vegetables act like a roasting rack plus add flavor to the meat. Not only do the veggies work well as a roasting rack, there’s one less item to wash.
Potato Flakes Thickener: Add dried instant potato flakes to homemade soups and sauces to thicken the consistency. This won’t change the flavor at all and is a sure trick when a dish sauce turns out too watery or thin.
How to Keep Cookies Soft: Keep cookies moist and chewy by throwing a few slices of apple in your cookie jar to keep cookies soft. Don’t do this if you like crispy or crunchy cookies.
Use A Pastry Brush To Butter Baking Pans: Use soft butter and a pastry brush to grease decorative cake pans, bundt pans and muffin tins. The brush makes it much easier to get into all the grooves.
Muffin Tin Use: After stuffing peppers and tomatoes, arrange in a muffin tin before sticking them in the oven. They’ll stay upright and keep their shape perfectly! You could also do this with baked apples or other round or stuffed items.
Fill Empty Muffin Tins With Water: If your muffin or cupcake recipe doesn’t fill all the spots in your muffin pan, fill the empty places 3/4 full with water. This will help protect those slots from darkening or getting scorched.
Separate Eggs With A Funnel: If you don’t have an egg separator and need just an egg white or yolk for a recipe, you can use a small kitchen funnel. Crack the egg gently then break into the funnel. The white of the egg will flow through the funnel leaving the yolk behind. No funnel? You could also clip a corner off a ziploc bag and use that as a funnel. Make sure to place the funnel inside a glass so the egg white is contained.
Reuse Nylon Mesh Bags: If you buy veggies that are bagged in nylon mesh, you can use that mesh for various cleaning jobs around the house and yard. Just wad up the bag and use it as a scrubber.
Extra Oven Rack: Take out the extra oven rack when baking and you can use it for the cooling rack. Works for cakes, cookies, hors douvres, whatever you like. If you’re baking smaller items that might fall through, simply cover the rack with tinfoil first (fold foil tightly over the edges). Works like a charm!
If two glasses are stuck together, fill the top glass with cold water and set the bottom glass in hot water. Try to carefully twist the two glasses apart after a minute.
Gravy thickening, sauces, etc., can be made smooth by using a small jar with a tight lid. Put the mixture of milk or water and flour into the jar and shake well until all lumps disappear.
Milk, in being boiled, frequently sticks to the pan. To prevent this, rinse the pan in hot water before using.
Measuring Tip: Rinse measuring cup in hot water before using syrup, oil, etc. Will pour out clean and not stick to cup.
Sugar In Fruit Pies: When making pie, sprinkle the sugar under the fruit instead of on top. This prevents pie from boiling over.
Baking Fruit Pies: Cut four small slits into top pie crust and stand one piece of tubed pasta into each slit (choose pasta at least 2 or 3 inches long–cannelloni and cut ziti work well). The juices will bubble up the pasta ‘pipe’ and back down into the pie–instead of running all over your oven. Once pie has finished baking, remove pasta.
Neatly Cut Fudge: Use a pizza cutter to easily slice through flats of fudge and candy squares. Make sure the baking has been chilled or thoroughly set before cutting. The process is fast and easy and the result is nice, neat squares.
12.Mashed Potato Warmer: Is there ever enough stove top space when preparing large meals (like at Christmas or Thanksgiving)? Here’s a way to get the mashed potatoes done early and out of the way: Prepare your mashed potatoes an hour or two before serving the meal and store them in the slow cooker (on low heat). Serve with the rest of the meal and they’re still hot and tasty.
Fluff Up Mashed Potatoes: Try adding a healthy pinch of baking powder to the potatoes when mashing them. For fluffier mashed potatoes, use an electric mixer to whip air into them.
Slicing Meat Thin: If you need really thin sliced meat when cooking stir-fry recipes or other dishes, try partially freezing the meat before making your cuts. This will make the meat easier to slice very thin since it will hold firm while slicing, no more uneven cuts from the raw meat mushing underneath the knife blade.
Stop Meat Edges From Curling: When grilling steaks or frying up pork chops, sometimes the edges can curl and the meat no longer sits flat in the pan or on the grill. To help prevent that, just cut a slit in the fat along the edge of the meat every inch or so before cooking.
Baking Soda Test: Do you have an old box of baking soda in the pantry and you’re not sure whether or not it’s still good? Fill a small cup half full with vinegar and drop a teaspoon of baking soda in it. If things start fizzing, the baking soda is active.
Prevent Bacon Spatters: Bacon can be quite a messy item to prepare, try lightly dusting the bacon with flour before frying. This helps prevent the spatters and meat shrinkage.
Veggie Roasting Racks: Try roasting a chicken or roast on top of long slices of celery or carrot sticks. The vegetables act like a roasting rack plus add flavor to the meat. Not only do the veggies work well as a roasting rack, there’s one less item to wash.
Potato Flakes Thickener: Add dried instant potato flakes to homemade soups and sauces to thicken the consistency. This won’t change the flavor at all and is a sure trick when a dish sauce turns out too watery or thin.
How to Keep Cookies Soft: Keep cookies moist and chewy by throwing a few slices of apple in your cookie jar to keep cookies soft. Don’t do this if you like crispy or crunchy cookies.
Use A Pastry Brush To Butter Baking Pans: Use soft butter and a pastry brush to grease decorative cake pans, bundt pans and muffin tins. The brush makes it much easier to get into all the grooves.
Muffin Tin Use: After stuffing peppers and tomatoes, arrange in a muffin tin before sticking them in the oven. They’ll stay upright and keep their shape perfectly! You could also do this with baked apples or other round or stuffed items.
Fill Empty Muffin Tins With Water: If your muffin or cupcake recipe doesn’t fill all the spots in your muffin pan, fill the empty places 3/4 full with water. This will help protect those slots from darkening or getting scorched.
Separate Eggs With A Funnel: If you don’t have an egg separator and need just an egg white or yolk for a recipe, you can use a small kitchen funnel. Crack the egg gently then break into the funnel. The white of the egg will flow through the funnel leaving the yolk behind. No funnel? You could also clip a corner off a ziploc bag and use that as a funnel. Make sure to place the funnel inside a glass so the egg white is contained.
Reuse Nylon Mesh Bags: If you buy veggies that are bagged in nylon mesh, you can use that mesh for various cleaning jobs around the house and yard. Just wad up the bag and use it as a scrubber.
Extra Oven Rack: Take out the extra oven rack when baking and you can use it for the cooling rack. Works for cakes, cookies, hors douvres, whatever you like. If you’re baking smaller items that might fall through, simply cover the rack with tinfoil first (fold foil tightly over the edges). Works like a charm!
If two glasses are stuck together, fill the top glass with cold water and set the bottom glass in hot water. Try to carefully twist the two glasses apart after a minute.
Gravy thickening, sauces, etc., can be made smooth by using a small jar with a tight lid. Put the mixture of milk or water and flour into the jar and shake well until all lumps disappear.
Milk, in being boiled, frequently sticks to the pan. To prevent this, rinse the pan in hot water before using.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
MY THOUGHTS.....YOUR THOUGHTS.....ON ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.....
This is something new that I'm starting on my blog that I thought would be neat to hear others thoughts on anything and everything. Each week I'm going to post a few words....I give you my thoughts.....you give me yours and if anyone else wants to give me ideas...feel free. Otherwise just say a few words if you have any to say for the topic. Let's start today's..............
COFFEE
Love it! It's the first thing I NEED to start my day. Sometimes I drink it throughout the day up until the last thing I do to end my day. I am addicted to it and if I don't have it, I go through withdrawal......I can drink most but my favorite is Dunkin Donuts. I usually always have Dunkin Donuts brand but this week I'm trying the Eight 0' Clock Brand because I used a $2.00 coupon and it was buy 1 get 1 FREE at Giant this week. I bought the Original and a Mocha. The Mocha coffee is really good. I've been drinking a couple of cups a day. I also like lots of sugar and cream. Well I just can't LIVE without it in my life...........what? No COFFEE in Heaven!!!! NO WAY!
COFFEE
Love it! It's the first thing I NEED to start my day. Sometimes I drink it throughout the day up until the last thing I do to end my day. I am addicted to it and if I don't have it, I go through withdrawal......I can drink most but my favorite is Dunkin Donuts. I usually always have Dunkin Donuts brand but this week I'm trying the Eight 0' Clock Brand because I used a $2.00 coupon and it was buy 1 get 1 FREE at Giant this week. I bought the Original and a Mocha. The Mocha coffee is really good. I've been drinking a couple of cups a day. I also like lots of sugar and cream. Well I just can't LIVE without it in my life...........what? No COFFEE in Heaven!!!! NO WAY!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Day of Remembrance Ceremony….at A.I. DuPont Hospital
On Sunday, October 24th , DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE had a ceremony of Remembrance to honor the children who passed away at that hospital. They send out invitations to the parents of children who passed away in the last 2 years each year. If families who attend find the service to be meaningful for them, then the families can fill out paperwork to be put on DuPont’s mailing list for their child to be included in the ceremony each year that this is done.
Last year DuPont invited us to join them in the ceremony, however, Eric and I just couldn’t bring ourselves to that hospital so soon after Jared passed. (He passed away about a month and a half before the ceremony.) Well, when we got the invitation this year, we were all about honoring our ANGEL BOY. We needed to be a part of it this year, so we went with a few members of our family and a dear nurse and lifelong friend of ours who took care of Jared with all of her heart. I am so glad she came. I was hoping another dear friend and nurse who will always be a part of our hearts could come…she was going to but her aunt passed away and she couldn’t make it. Jared knows her heart attended though.
I have to admit that going in to that hospital brought so much sadness of the last day we came through that door to kiss our ANGEL goodbye and then out those doors never to see our ANGEL again. This time, we made the trip to Dupont and we got to honor the LIFE of a child who brought so much awesome JOY in our lives and he was there with us in SPIRIT and we remembered his smiles each time we came up to DuPont to visit him and he would give to us the BIGGEST SMILES that would light up the room…. because they were smiles of the truest LOVE anyone could ever show physically. I am so GRATEFUL for the faculty and staff of A I DuPont Hospital for all the years of memories that are cherished now more than ever and always will be from the deepest part of my heart…..GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO TOOK CARE OF JARED AND ALL THE OTHER ANGELS WHO ARE BLESSED EACH DAY THAT THEY’RE THERE.
Here are a few pictures:
This was the invitation to the ceremony:
Last year DuPont invited us to join them in the ceremony, however, Eric and I just couldn’t bring ourselves to that hospital so soon after Jared passed. (He passed away about a month and a half before the ceremony.) Well, when we got the invitation this year, we were all about honoring our ANGEL BOY. We needed to be a part of it this year, so we went with a few members of our family and a dear nurse and lifelong friend of ours who took care of Jared with all of her heart. I am so glad she came. I was hoping another dear friend and nurse who will always be a part of our hearts could come…she was going to but her aunt passed away and she couldn’t make it. Jared knows her heart attended though.
I have to admit that going in to that hospital brought so much sadness of the last day we came through that door to kiss our ANGEL goodbye and then out those doors never to see our ANGEL again. This time, we made the trip to Dupont and we got to honor the LIFE of a child who brought so much awesome JOY in our lives and he was there with us in SPIRIT and we remembered his smiles each time we came up to DuPont to visit him and he would give to us the BIGGEST SMILES that would light up the room…. because they were smiles of the truest LOVE anyone could ever show physically. I am so GRATEFUL for the faculty and staff of A I DuPont Hospital for all the years of memories that are cherished now more than ever and always will be from the deepest part of my heart…..GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO TOOK CARE OF JARED AND ALL THE OTHER ANGELS WHO ARE BLESSED EACH DAY THAT THEY’RE THERE.
Here are a few pictures:
This was the invitation to the ceremony:
This was the invitation and the memory book that DuPont made up of all the children who had passed away within the last 2 years:
This was Jared's memory page:
This was Jared's picture they hung up along the wall pinned to a clothesline of other pictures of children being honored and the papers are the program of service:
Here is his name circled in red:
This was a gift we received from DuPont as a token of their appreciation for allowing the staff to take care of each of our children (this was given when each family came up to the front when our child's name was called and we each placed a rose in the vase for our little ANGELS):
This was for the siblings (3 years or older)....they had their own little service upstairs with the Child Life Team doing activities with them and Logan made this dragonfly for Jared. When our service was near done, Child Life brought the children down to be a part of the adult service...each child got to hang their dragonfly they made for their loved one on a trellis up front and we got to take them down when the service was over to keep them:
Home Remedies from your Spice Rack:
Allspice: Relieves muscle aches and pains. First grind Allspice into a powder then add water to make a paste. Spread on a strip of clean muslin and apply to sore area.
Anise: Helps congestion from allergies, colds or flu, and settle upset stomach with gas. Make a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of anise seeds in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Also chew a couple anise seeds as needed for bad breath.
Basil: For relief of cough, make a tea of dried basil (1 teaspoon) per 1 cup boiling water. Steep then strain, add a spoonful of honey then drink. Fresh basil leaves can also help with warts.
Bay Leaves: Helps with dandruff. Make a rinse by crushing a handful of bay leaves to one liter water (first brought to boiling then removed from heat). Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and cool. Apply to hair and leave for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Rinse clean.
Black Ground Pepper: Stops bleeding, sprinkle a generous amount on a cut and voila! pain free
Caraway Seeds: Chew on a few seeds to help with flatulence. You can also make a tea by steeping 1 tsp seeds per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking.
Cardamom: Digestive aid, brew a tea with 1 teaspoon cardamom and 1 cup boiling water. Steep. Drink tea with meals.
Cayenne Pepper: Sprinkle a pinch of Cayenne Pepper on meals to clear sinuses. A gargle made with water and cayenne pepper can help with sore throats. Also a natural appetite suppressant and increases metabolism. Sprinkle cayenne pepper on a toothbrush or add to a glass of water to gargle/rinse mouth–helps prevent gum disease and speeds up healing gingivitis. For toothaches, make a paste with cayenne pepper and water, apply to sore area.
Celery Seed: Relief from fluid retention: Make a diuretic tea by roughly crushing 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed and steep in 1 cup boiling water (20 minutes). If you’re menstruating late, this infusion can be used to bring on menstruation. Also helps with high blood pressure and anxiety.
Cinnamon: Mix 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to coffee or tea to help raise good cholesterol levels. Arthritis pain: try 1/2 tsp cinnamon mixed with 1 tsp honey. To help with heavy menstruating, add a bit of cinnamon to tea, coffee or sprinkle on foods.
Cloves: Chew one clove for bad breath. For toothache pain, rest a clove against the sore area until pain goes away. You can also chew on a 3 or 4 cloves to relieve nausea. To relieve a sore throat, slowly chew on a few cloves.
Coriander: Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in 1 cup of water, drink. Helps with high cholesterol.
Cumin: Boil 1 cup of water with a teaspoon of cumin seeds, simmer for a few seconds. Strain and cool. Drink for cold relief.
Dill Seed: Try swallowing a teaspoon of dill seed to stop hiccups. For stomach cramp relief, you can brew a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon seeds per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Crush seeds slightly when making tea and is good for flatulence.
Garlic Powder: Mosquito Repellent: Make a garlic powder and water paste. Apply to pulse points, behind knees, on shoes and ankles and a dab or two on your cheeks or somewhere on your face and neck–-keep out of eyes.
Ginger: Brew a tea with 1/2 teaspoon ginger per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Helps with nausea. If you have fresh ginger on hand, chewing a bit is more effective than ginger tea. For headache relief, make a paste of ground ginger and water, apply to temple area. Can also help with heartburn.
Mustard Powder: To relieve congestion, mix 1 tablespoon of mustard powder with 1 liter of hot water then soak feet.
Mint (peppermint or spearmint): Brew a tea with 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Helps with stomach aches and cramps.
Sage: Control hot flashes (caused by menopause) by drinking sage tea three times a day. Boil 1/2 teaspoon sage per 1 cup boiling water. Steep (10 minutes), strain and drink.
Salt: Canker sore remedy: Apply salt directly to the sore or rinse your mouth a couple times a day with a strong salt water solution–stings. For mosquito bite relief, make a salt and water paste then apply to bite area .
Thyme: Sooth a cough with thyme tea. Brew 1 tablespoon dried thyme in 1 cup boiling water. Strain then drink (for sore throats, gargle with this tea). Helps relieve gas and stomach cramps. Brew a tea with 1 tsp dried thyme per 1 cup boiling water. Strain before drinking.
Turmeric: Fever relief: Mix 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder with 1 cup of warmed milk, add a teaspoon of honey.
Anise: Helps congestion from allergies, colds or flu, and settle upset stomach with gas. Make a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon of anise seeds in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Also chew a couple anise seeds as needed for bad breath.
Basil: For relief of cough, make a tea of dried basil (1 teaspoon) per 1 cup boiling water. Steep then strain, add a spoonful of honey then drink. Fresh basil leaves can also help with warts.
Bay Leaves: Helps with dandruff. Make a rinse by crushing a handful of bay leaves to one liter water (first brought to boiling then removed from heat). Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and cool. Apply to hair and leave for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Rinse clean.
Black Ground Pepper: Stops bleeding, sprinkle a generous amount on a cut and voila! pain free
Caraway Seeds: Chew on a few seeds to help with flatulence. You can also make a tea by steeping 1 tsp seeds per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking.
Cardamom: Digestive aid, brew a tea with 1 teaspoon cardamom and 1 cup boiling water. Steep. Drink tea with meals.
Cayenne Pepper: Sprinkle a pinch of Cayenne Pepper on meals to clear sinuses. A gargle made with water and cayenne pepper can help with sore throats. Also a natural appetite suppressant and increases metabolism. Sprinkle cayenne pepper on a toothbrush or add to a glass of water to gargle/rinse mouth–helps prevent gum disease and speeds up healing gingivitis. For toothaches, make a paste with cayenne pepper and water, apply to sore area.
Celery Seed: Relief from fluid retention: Make a diuretic tea by roughly crushing 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed and steep in 1 cup boiling water (20 minutes). If you’re menstruating late, this infusion can be used to bring on menstruation. Also helps with high blood pressure and anxiety.
Cinnamon: Mix 1/2 tsp of cinnamon to coffee or tea to help raise good cholesterol levels. Arthritis pain: try 1/2 tsp cinnamon mixed with 1 tsp honey. To help with heavy menstruating, add a bit of cinnamon to tea, coffee or sprinkle on foods.
Cloves: Chew one clove for bad breath. For toothache pain, rest a clove against the sore area until pain goes away. You can also chew on a 3 or 4 cloves to relieve nausea. To relieve a sore throat, slowly chew on a few cloves.
Coriander: Boil one teaspoon of coriander seeds in 1 cup of water, drink. Helps with high cholesterol.
Cumin: Boil 1 cup of water with a teaspoon of cumin seeds, simmer for a few seconds. Strain and cool. Drink for cold relief.
Dill Seed: Try swallowing a teaspoon of dill seed to stop hiccups. For stomach cramp relief, you can brew a tea by steeping 1 teaspoon seeds per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Crush seeds slightly when making tea and is good for flatulence.
Garlic Powder: Mosquito Repellent: Make a garlic powder and water paste. Apply to pulse points, behind knees, on shoes and ankles and a dab or two on your cheeks or somewhere on your face and neck–-keep out of eyes.
Ginger: Brew a tea with 1/2 teaspoon ginger per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Helps with nausea. If you have fresh ginger on hand, chewing a bit is more effective than ginger tea. For headache relief, make a paste of ground ginger and water, apply to temple area. Can also help with heartburn.
Mustard Powder: To relieve congestion, mix 1 tablespoon of mustard powder with 1 liter of hot water then soak feet.
Mint (peppermint or spearmint): Brew a tea with 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint per cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. Helps with stomach aches and cramps.
Sage: Control hot flashes (caused by menopause) by drinking sage tea three times a day. Boil 1/2 teaspoon sage per 1 cup boiling water. Steep (10 minutes), strain and drink.
Salt: Canker sore remedy: Apply salt directly to the sore or rinse your mouth a couple times a day with a strong salt water solution–stings. For mosquito bite relief, make a salt and water paste then apply to bite area .
Thyme: Sooth a cough with thyme tea. Brew 1 tablespoon dried thyme in 1 cup boiling water. Strain then drink (for sore throats, gargle with this tea). Helps relieve gas and stomach cramps. Brew a tea with 1 tsp dried thyme per 1 cup boiling water. Strain before drinking.
Turmeric: Fever relief: Mix 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder with 1 cup of warmed milk, add a teaspoon of honey.
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