For many of us, Christmas is a blend of past and present experiences. The sights, sounds, smells and memories of the season often trigger an avalanche of emotions that take you back to the Christmases of yesteryear. For some it’s the aroma of those special cookies baking, you know the recipe I mean, the one that’s been part of your holiday since childhood! For others, it may be the smell of freshly cut cedar or the careful unwrapping of that special ornament that has been in your family for … [Read more...]
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2016!
December 24, 2015 by · 2 Comments
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you, the readers of Older Mommy Still Yummy for making blogging so much fun for us! Whether you glance through the odd article or read every word, comment or not, enter a contest or drop by for a recipe; we are so thankful you have taken the time from your busy day to visit with us and our blog. Honestly, it means so much and gives us so much enjoyment. We are taking a few days away from blogging to recharge our batteries and spend some … [Read more...]
On Christmas Eve, Do You Prepare A Nativity Tray ?
December 23, 2015 by · 2 Comments
Christmas Eve is tomorrow...YIKES...and I want to share with you a tradition in our home. I think this Christmas Eve will be our fourteenth year to prepare a Nativity Tray, which is actually a medieval English custom. I first read about this custom in the book, Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. I thought it was such a wonderful thing to do. To me, it epitomizes the spirit of, “goodwill toward men”. If you have the Simple Abundance book you can read all about the Nativity Tray on the … [Read more...]
