Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - Merry CHRISTmas

Sunday, December 21, 2008 - Almond Cranberry Biscotti

It's time to revisit this scrumptious goodness once again...

I went in search of whole almonds today with no success....I shall persevere!  

Sunday, December 14, 2008 - Holiday Ideas

Here are some ideas for the holidays that I've been saving in my Bloglines reader that I wanted to share with you! Enjoy!

Peppermint Marshmallows, Holiday Potpourri

Hot cocoa bar, cute hostess gift, and Names of Jesus garland tutorial (no direct link sorry)

Pamela's Toffee

The Most Dangerous Recipe in the World

Elastic bookmarks

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - A Baby Changes Everything

This might just be my favorite new CHRISTmas song. Performed by Faith Hill, the accompanying video is a disappointment being nothing more than clips of Hill rehearsing, recording and performing. So much more could have been done to make it truly special. SO I encourage you to listen to the song and read the lyrics but you can skip the video! Just MHO.

A Baby Changes Everything

Teenage girl, much too young
Unprepared for what`s to come
A baby changes everything

Not a ring on her hand
All her dreams and all her plans
A baby changes everything
A baby changes everything

The man she loves she`s never touched
How will she keep his trust?
A baby changes everything
A baby changes everything

And she cries, oh, she cries, oh, oh

She has to leave, go far away
Heaven knows she can`t stay
A baby changes everything

She can feel it`s coming soon
There`s no place, there`s no room
A baby changes everything
A baby changes everything

And she cries, and she cries, oh, she cries

Shepherds all gather 'round
Up above the star shines down

Choir of angels sing
Glory to the newborn king
A baby changes everything (x2)
Everything, everything, everything
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Hallelujah Hallelujah

My whole life has turned around
I was lost but now I`m found
A baby changes everything , yeah
A baby changes everything

Written by Nichols, Wiseman and Wiseman

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Abortions for Christmas?

Are you serious? Could there be a more tasteless, heinous gift? Could someone really give a gift certificate for an abortion as we celebrate the BIRTH of Jesus? I am appalled.

From the Planned Parenthood of Indiana website...

Looking for an unusual, yet practical gift this holiday season? Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is now offering gift certificates for services or the recipient’s choice of birth control method. The gift certificates can be purchased online in increments of $25 or for any amount at some of PPIN’s 35 health centers. Contact your local health center to see if they offer the certificates.

Why not buy a loved one a gift this holiday season that they really need and one that will contribute to their health throughout the year?"

h/t to IndianChris