Christmas
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Mince Pie Mania
Mince pie mania has set in at our house. One of the best things about the winter holidays — and that gets our hearts to beating a bit faster — is the reappearance of mince pies on the market. My first mince pie memories are from childhood. My father would cut a quarter section out… Continue reading
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A Christmas to Remember
If you ask our nearly 8-year-old son what his favourite part of Christmas was this year, he’s not going to list the fun toys (Lego, Playmobil) that he received, and he likely won’t remember the Angel Tree opportunities we had that made the Season special to my husband and me. He’s not even likely to… Continue reading
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Review — Le Marche Spiced Tea
Here it is Christmas time – a time for reminiscing, a time for nostalgia. They say that smells can trigger memories and I was most certainly reminded of that fact when I received my order of Le Marche Spiced Tea from the English Tea Store. From the moment I opened the bag and took in… Continue reading
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The Weather Outside Is Frightful
By Stephanie Hanson Here in Northern Virginia, the snow is coming down like we haven’t seen in at least a decade, at least in my uneducated opinion. The snow is well over my knees, and well, we just aren’t used to that here. That might be the way things go up north, but here, we… Continue reading
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Tea with Mrs. Claus
By A.C. Cargill I have an annual appointment at the North Pole for teatime with Mrs. Claus. Actually, hubby has an annual appointment to help Santa and the elves with last minute toy making and loading up the sleigh. I tag along, and Mrs. Claus sits me down for tea and a chat. Honest! I’m… Continue reading
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Tea Moments — Enjoying the Christmas Sparkle
Teatime during the Christmas season is always full of cheer. The house is usually decorated with lots of sparkly things: glass ornaments, tinsel, and twinkly lights on the tree; candle flames glowing throughout the house; and knickknacks of crystal, silver, and gold shining from book shelves, mantels, and table tops. What a wonderful atmosphere for… Continue reading
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Twelve Days of Christmas – The Teamix
By Stephanie Hanson On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me A cup of pear white tea On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me Two tea scoops and a cup of pear white tea On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Continue reading
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Gift Guide – Here Comes Santa Claus
By Stephanie Hanson The folks over at the English Tea Store are busy little elves preparing to play Santa as they deliver Christmas presents to all the good little boys and girls and tea drinkers. Here is a brief shopping gift guide for the people on your list. “The Stockings Were Hung by the Chimney… Continue reading
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Christmas Cookie Exchange Tea
There are Christmas Tea parties, and then there is the Christmas Cookie Exchange Tea, a new tradition in our family. This is a wonderful occasion for the ladies of the family to get together (although you don’t have to ban the gentlemen if you don’t wish to do so) without the pressure of gift giving.… Continue reading
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Cherry-Berry Bread Mix
Due to a struggling economy and a limited budget, my family’s gift giving will be somewhat limited this year. We’ve discussed options with our immediate and extended family members such as buying gifts under a certain cost, holding a Pollyanna or purchasing no gifts at all. Still, I feel obligated to give certain friends, family… Continue reading
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