GETTING CREATIVE

Doing something fun, creative and with food was the name of the game yesterday. I have so many recipes that I've never gotten to try we decided to start with this one. Just so you understand this recipe is from Canadian Livings Holiday Recipe magazine from 1997.

Aside from being adorable it also is tasty to make. There were a lot of licked fingers. (Thank goodness they weren't made as gifts but as a snack.)

I posted the recipe picture because the kids kept eating parts of theirs as they worked.

WARMEST WISHES

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone the Best Holiday Season and the Happiest New Year.

May you be blessed with health, wealth, and happiness. May all of your dearest wishes be fulfilled.

I'd also like to thank you all for making my life more interesting. I've certainly enjoyed the experience.

LAST CONTEST BEFORE THE NEW YEAR

This is the last contest of the year. It seems that my contests are too easy. People are just getting the answers just like that. I'm amazed. Anyway, I figured that I have to come up with something challenging. Then I got the idea of sudoku. Here's the challenge. Finish the puzzle first and the prize is yours. (I hope this contest lasts longer than 2 hours.)

With this large a challenge I am offering a large prize. You get to choose one of these three bags.

Good luck.

NEW HOLIDAY GIVE AWAY

With this give away you stand to choose the gift. You can pick one of the three items pictured. They are great for kids. They are called pajama bags. These are a special place where kids put their very personal belongings (that they usually hide under their pillows) with their p.j.s They look like pillows on kids' beds and are fun for them to use and great for you when they are neat.

(They all have openings on the under side.)

To win this contest you have to answer 4 out of 5 of these questions. Well, here goes.

1. What sense is most linked to memory?

2. Before Mount Everest was discovered what was the highest mountain on earth?

3.What is Kumihimo?

4.What two reindeers are mentioned in the song "Here Comes Santa Claus"?

5.When she insured her legs for $1,250,000. in 1937 this movie star became known as the "girl with the million dollar legs". Who was she?

I am very sorry to report a delay with the contest. I have been detained by a family situation. The contest will be posted on Saturday evening. It will be quite a bit of fun so please check back. Have a great weekend.

"LET'S GET SPIRITUAL"

I have met (virtually) two amazing artists. They are very different in style yet are connected through their message. They want to convey to you and to others the spirituality of ourselves. For many spirituality is being connected to God. For many spirituality is being a person connected to those around them, to the universe, and being loving to others and to oneself.

We sometimes get lost and need a reminder. These two artists have lovely pieces that will not only remind you but are lovely to wear. They have come to design these pieces through difficult situations that put life in a clearer focus.

They are Shlomo from RUSpiritual http://ruspiritual.com/index.html

and KarenJean http://www.etsy.com/shop/jmjcreations .

GREAT SALE

I am changing the format of http://www.etsy.com/shop/goldcrestbags in January. I am therefore going to put a lot of items on 50% sale.

Starting today, and every day, until December 17th new items will be put on sale. I am sure there are still gifts that you'd love to get at bargain price. Well, come and check it.

By the way, I have been including with each purchase a free leather key chain for the whole month of December. It is pictured above and has a value of $5.

GIVE AWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you can guess the answer to these two questions you will be the proud owner of this chic eye glasses case.

Here are the two questions.

1. What family member has a crochet piece named after them?

2. What is the newest style Barbie doll?

Good luck!!