ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2016
43 DAYS UNTIL WINTER
Sunrise: 7:07 am
Sunset: 5:15 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Hug a Bear Day! While it’s not recommend venturing into the wild to hug a live bear, this is the perfect day to give a big hug to your favorite teddy bear! You can even give out extra big bear hugs to your friends and family. Or if you have children in your life, surprise them with their own teddy bear to cuddle with.
Happy Hug a Bear Day!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug.
Author Unknown
I had a very restful Sunday so I’m ready to start this new week. I hope you are too.
Hugging is a wonderful way to express your love and bear hugs are always welcome here at my house. They are always appreciated and I am very thankful for them!
Hugs are one gift I love to give away as you get one back right away. Simply touching another person can make us feel more secure and less anxious. It can make us feel grounded and safe and not so all alone. It’s not just children who could use a warm, reassuring hug to make things a little better.
Here is a (((Hug))) from me to you !
It’s looking like we’ll be starting of the week with temps in the mid 60’s, but by the end of the week we’ll be down into 40’s. Winter is coming and it’s only going to get colder here in my part of the world.
My goal this week is pretty much the same as it was last week. I would like to say that I have at least one whole floor of my house completely decluttered by the end of this month. Needless to say, there is still so much to do.
I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week. Happy Monday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
November 7th, 2016 is National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day!
They say Mondays were meant for chocolate. Chocolate is good for you and so are almonds, so go ahead and indulge. Here's a recipe you might want to try.
Get a head start on holiday gifts with these delicious homemade candies. This speedy recipe calls for just two ingredients. Think of the time and money saved as a gift to yourself this season!
In case you don’t know, dark chocolate is synonymous with bittersweet.
Chocolate Almond Clusters
8 oz. semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 c. roasted salted almonds
On large cookie sheet, arrange 48 paper or foil mini muffin or candy cups in a single layer.
In large microwave safe bowl, microwave half of chocolate on high 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate just melts, about 1 minute 20 seconds total. Stir in remaining chocolate until melted. Cool 3 minutes
Stir in almonds until evenly coated. With measuring teaspoon, drop 1 spoonful of mixture into mini muffin cup or onto waxed paper. Repeat with remaining mixture and cups.
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or until set. Chocolate clusters can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
A hug delights and warms and charms,
that must be why God gave us arms.
Author Unknown
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4387. for hugs, they always make me smile
4388. for chocolate, always good and good for you too
4389. for goals, if you do not know where you're heading, you'll never get there
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Never wait until tomorrow to hug someone you could hug today,
because when you give one, you get one right back your way.
Author Unknown
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
Love all your thoughts on hugs Pam! I am a real hugger and lover of hugs. One size fits all! Loving the chocolate almond recipe as well. Mmm... I love chocolate covered almonds and am sure I would adore these! Thanks for all that you share! You bless each of us with your smiles and thoughts. xoxo
Sending a ((hug)) back to you!! I like the idea of hug a bear day. I have a big white Teddy that Richard gave me for our first Christmas together. I shall go hug him Happy Monday, Ma!
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