Gift Ideas

1. A flashlight.
2. Slippers.
3. Pet toys.
4. Mugs.
5. Punny stuff.
6. Socks.
7. Books.
8. Rock animals.
9. Snacks.
10. Hats.

Food and Family

The family gathers round, all eager to feast. So many yummy treats just waiting to be consumed, they don't know where to begin.
Should they have dessert first, and slice into the pies? Or perhaps some turkey and mashed potatoes would be a better start.
But then there are the rolls, fresh from the oven!
Oh, so many choices, how does one begin?
But begin they do, each choosing a food that they like, and digging in.
Everything is delicious.
Everyone is stuffed more than the turkey.
And happiness abounds.

Types of Simple Syrup

1. Plain. Simply sugar and water.
2. Mint.
3. Lemon.
4. Ginger.
5. Orange.
6. Vanilla.
7. Cranberry.
8. Cinnamon.
9. Lime.
10. Lavender.

Spring

Butterflies flitter through the air, vibrant wings lit by the spring sun. Flowers swayed peacefully in a gentle breeze, disturbed only by the brief appearance of a bee come to collect pollen.
At a small pond, dragonflies darted about, teasing skimming the surface. When a fish would leap out to grab one of the bugs, the dragonflies would scatter into the air, only to come back to the pond after the ripples faded.
In the trees, chicks chirp from their nests, hungrily awaiting the return of their parents. And in the cottage garden, a cat sulks off after being bombarded by wary birds shrieking a warning cry to the others of the danger to their nestlings.
The day is bright, cheerful, and new in the way only known during that time after the snow has all melted, but before the world grows hot and dry beneath the sun. That brief time known as spring, when new life sprouts forth from everywhere, and when even the rainy days seem bright.

Names for a Turtle

1. Boxer.
2. Herbie.
3. Crush.
4. Littlefoot.
5. Shelby.
6. Tortellini.
7. Digger.
8. Speedy.
9. Harrison.
10. Steve.

How You Feel

Chicken noodle soup helps comfort you when sick, as does a soft blanket.
When you're sad, ice cream and a movie help chase away the blues.
Excitement is like a puppy that's ready to play; jumping about with excessive energy.
Each feeling can be connected to something or someone, and often those things can in turn bring back an echo of the feeling.
But if you're not paying attention, setimes a feeling can get lost beneath a stronger one, or mistaken for another in the bustle of life.
If you know what you feel, and you know why you're feeling it, then you are that much closer to understanding yourself.
And you are worth understanding, for you are the only person you can't get away from.
So take some time to learn how you feel.

Cranberry Treats

1. Cranberry oat bars.
2. Cranberry pear tartlets.
3. Cranberry sorbet.
4. Cranberry crisp.
5. Cranberry orange muffins.
6. Cranberry walnut rolls.
7. Candied cranberries.
8. Cranberry apple cinnamon pie.
9. Cranberry pomegranate cake.
10. Cranberry caramel trifle.

Memory

Sometimes a memory grows dim, like a waterlogged letter washed up on the shore. Some words might still be legible, maybe a sketch or two remain, but mainly fragments remain.
Perhaps it is the sound of a loved one's voice that remains, or the smell of popcorn at the fair. You cling to those fragments, to times you thought would always be clear in your memory.
Sometimes, a memory remains perfectly clear no matter how much you might wish it to fade.
Disappointments, grief, pain. You may feel inclined to ask why such sorrows  remain in your mind.
Some folks can remember it all, as if it had happened mere moments before.
Others have trouble remembering what they did the day before.
Memory is a tricky thing, and it is oftentimes tainted by time.
Still, those experiences shape us, both the good and bad. Your memories will never be the same as someone else's, even if they are of the same moment. Because your memories are shaped in part by who you are.
Your thoughts.
Your feelings.
All the many things that make you you.
The memories you make are yours alone.
So be sure to cherish them.

Freezer Staples

1. Vegetables. Often taste just as good as fresh veggies, and can last longer.

2. Cheese. Because cheese is delicious.

3. Ice cream. It can improve a sad day.

4. Leftovers. Because if you make a bunch of something you love, and it happens to freeze really well, why not save yourself some effort for the next time you want to eat it?

5. Pizza. Because pizza is amazing.

6. Meat. Portion it before you freeze it, and then all you'll have to do is grab the amount you need for each meal.

7. Ice. Lots of folks like ice in their beverages. Who knew?

8. Ice packs. When you've twisted your ankle or hurt your shoulder, an ice pack can help numb the pain.

9. TV dinners. There always seems to be at least one hanging around.

10. Bread. Sometimes, you accidentally bake more bread then you can eat.