This weekend, I’m looking forward to doing some local shopping at a Boston holiday fair with my friend, Zoe. We haven’t seen each other in ages, so we’ll have lots of catching up to do.
Have a great weekend!
Welcome to December! I’ve pulled out my winter coat to cope with the cold weather we’ve been experiencing. Winter may not have officially arrived, but the ice on local ponds says otherwise.
As I shiver away, I feel a spark of excitement about the holidays. The warm gatherings and celebrations help balance the cold weather and darkness that are constants at this time of year. The scent of pine would be welcome just now. Other welcome aromas would be cookies or cranberry bread baking in the oven.
Have you starting decorating or baking for the holidays?
Here’s what I have to share this weekend.
- I’m moved by this photo of blankets in front of the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence, placed by so many people in support of victims of domestic violence.
View this post on Instagram - 10 Quirky Food Pairings to Try ASAP, According to The Kitchn Editors — I have a friend who loves potato chips in her tuna sandwich, so there must be something to the chips and tuna salad combo. (The Kitchn)
- Those tip prompts at checkout are now officially out of control — Is anyone else confused by all of the tip prompts when paying for items? (The Washington Post)
- Gifts for Family and Friends, 2023 — I hope that you find something helpful in these gift ideas. (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Here are more gift guides:
- Cup of Jo’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
- Element of Style’s Gift Guides
- Goodness: Iowa teen grew 7,000 pounds of veggies, then gave them all away — What a labor of love! (The Washington Post)
About the photo: A chicken struts through the farmyard at a small farm in Glastonbury, CT. I believe that the breed is called Plymouth Rock.