Tag Archives: holidays

Reflections on Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2022 by msw blog

Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide bound hearts.” — Lenora Mattingly Weber It is tenderness for the … Continue reading →

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Entertaining Tips: Drinks

Posted on December 11, 2022 by msw blog

Have a Little Fun With The Weather…My dad’s go-to entertaining tip for winter holidays is to store drinks outside in the snow! Guests are always tickled by having to pop out to the deck to grab a drink and it … Continue reading →

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Creating a Buffet Line

Posted on December 7, 2022 by msw blog

Now that the turkey is on display and the sides are ready to go, it’s time to do what this holiday is all about: chow down. But instead of rushing to the front of the line, ask everyone to line … Continue reading →

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The Experience

Posted on December 3, 2022 by msw blog

One of my favorite holiday traditions of the last few years has been forgoing tangible Christmas gifts in favor of purchasing a shared experience. With that in mind. I have been buying my mom, sister and myself a wreathmaking class … Continue reading →

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Rethink your Gifting Traditions

Posted on December 2, 2022 by msw blog

Rethink your gifting traditions. A lot of people’s finances have been impacted over the past couple of years. Consider a white elephant or Secret Santa exchange to pare down the number of people on your list.

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