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Advent Calendar, Day 25

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We wish you a Merry Christmas …
and a happy new year! Take care, everyone, and thanks for stopping by.

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Advent Calendar, Day 24

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Apples and oranges
Every Christmas Eve as we exit the church, everyone is given an apple and an orange to celebrate the holiday. So you can pretty much count on a fruit salad at our house on Christmas day, is what I’m saying.

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Advent Calendar, Day 23

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Star of wonder
Not quite a disco Christmas, but close.

We’re off to Louisiana bright and early this morning. Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it, and Happy Long Weekend to those of you who don’t!

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Advent Calendar, Day 22

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There’s no place like home for the holidays
A glimpse of my parents’ tree.

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Advent Calendar, Day 21

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Mo’s Bacon Bar, by Vosges
Applewood smoked bacon, alder wood smoked salt, deep milk chocolate. My husband is the most thoughtful gift-giver ever.

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Advent Calendar, Day 20

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Sweet treats
A little something for my co-workers.

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Advent Calendar, Day 19

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Peace, Y’all
A French Quarter balcony, spied last year. We’ll be back in just over a week — can’t wait.

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Advent Calendar, Day 18

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Twiggy the Reindeer
… hanging out in the backyard after last weekend’s winter storm. Christmas is coming on quickly this year, but the snow showers are getting me ready for it the way turning calendar pages never could.

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Advent Calendar, Day 17

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Hot chocolate
…made extra special by the homemade mugs, gifts from our niece Liat.

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Advent Calendar, Day 16

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Tiny boxes
An easy, cute, and affordable way to package small presents.

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