Crinkle Cookies, Decorating And More Stuff

I am not a fan of fruitcake but yours look very good I am sure the soak in Cognac Syrup and the dried fruit makes them really tasty. I have my decorating done, gift wrapping and cooking to do still.

Beating the Holiday Blues

The holidays can be a trying time for many people. It is the darkest time of the year and that alone can affect mood, such as in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For other people it may create feelings of sadness especially if significant others are not present or have died. Emotions and stress may run … Continue reading Beating the Holiday Blues

Aromatherapy of the Holidays

  Traditionally the aromas of Yule time were natural products of the environment brought into the home. In North America and northern Europe the tradition of decorating a coniferous tree led to the scent of pine evoking memories of the season. Frankincense and myrrh from the Arabian Peninsula and northern Africa have been traded for … Continue reading Aromatherapy of the Holidays