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Last Month's Learning
by Marcy Lytle
Wow, life has been full, and learning has been much! The more we look around and observe and live in the moment, I think the more we soak in and marvel at, and learn! So here is my list for the past few weeks and the things I want to share with you this month of December:
Did you know that a group of sea otters is called a raft? How awesome! We just learned that on a boat where we got to see lots of these fascinating creatures!
Soup bowls with a little side dip for crackers are just the best. Put on your Christmas list, or buy for yourself for the winter ahead.
My DIL lent me this book to read after two huge losses in our family. It’s a good one. For you, or a friend. It’s called Dark Clouds Deep Mercy.
While visiting SF we found this bakery that makes animal shaped sourdough bread – and we bought the small turtles for the kids! They ship! And it’s delish. Boudin SF.
Did you know there’s a bocce ball restaurant? It’s called Camp de Bocce and it’s in Los Gatos, CA and it’s great fun – with the most delicious food – in case you’re ever out that way!
There’s the cutest desk calendar you might want to order for yourself now…to have for January. It’s from 1canoe2 and it’s beautiful and you can pick your theme. I love mine! Little cards sit in a wooden base, and it’s great to have as décor and to look at the days at a glance.
If you roast chickpeas and flavor them, they’ll stay crisp if you leave your jar cracked, when you store them!
My friend’s daughter has a website www.hummingbirdandthebeagle.com and she makes the most beautiful gemstone chains for your yard or window…to reflect the light. You need this.
Ever heard of Humphry Slocombe ice cream? I had not, but saw it at a market – the Christmas version – and it was delish. Apparently, it’s sold at Whole Foods!
I have these small lighters that I love, because they can be left in drawers all over the house, for candle lighting. They’re from Amazon!
Ever had Penzey’s spices? Oh my, there are SO MANY and they’re all so good. Toss out the old expired ones and include some of these, this coming new year.
If you need a roasted poblano, I heard about and tried roasting one on the open flame on my stove, and it worked! After it blackened, the skin was easy to scrape off!
I really like the crispy chicken salad (with honey mustard) from DQ – did you know they have this? It’s good!
Still decorating? Make old-fashioned paper chains and hang them to fill a window! The kids can make these for you!
There are the cutest leather card holders for tiny earrings and it comes in a set of seven, and they’re the best!
Sally Hansen Tinseltown set of two glitter nail polishes – the best for the holidays – they are sold at JC Penneys!
