Something Simple

Sometimes on a cold January day, you crave something comforting. Perhaps it’s the daunting realization that the cold weather is indeed here for a while, the process of dismantling the Christmas joy from the house or simply exhaustion from the the holiday whirl of excitement. Whatever the trigger, you simply want to return to the simplicity that comes with winter. For me, oatmeal is the answer…more specifically peanut butter oatmeal. Easy to make in the slow cooker, oh so yummy to eat!

The Usual Cast of Characters

1. 1 cup steel cut oatmeal

2. 3 cups milk or combo of water and milk

3. 3 tablespoons brown sugar

4. 1/4 cup honey

5. 1/2 to 1 cup peanut butter. Smooth or chunky will both work

The Steps to Glory

1. Dump all ingredients into a slow cooker

2. Cook on low overnight for 8 hours

3. Enjoy for breakfast with any toppings you find yummy. I like to add bananas, apple slices, raisins, shredded coconut or chocolate chips!

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Blessings of Christmas

Oh, Come let us adore him


Oh, come let us adore him


Oh, Come let us adore him


Christ the Lord!


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Getting Close to Christmas

I can’t believe it is almost Christmas. I really believed with a scaled down Christmas schedule the season would stretch out and seem forever. Would this be a bad thing? Maybe, but I must admit Christmas this year is much less chaotic and rushed. I’ve enjoyed our decor and simple holiday traditions. Baking sugar cookies was actually a highlight of a day rather than an add-on activity. Shopping from the house from the comfort of my couch was also pretty great. I did miss the last week of school flurry of business as we pivoted to virtual school temporarily, but delivering gifts to my students’ homes was delightful…in a safe distant masked way.

Enjoy some Christmas cheer from my home to yours!

The monk bench decked out for the holiday
Lovely cross-stitch from my mom

Another beautiful tree!
We could all use some Hope and Joy right now
And of course, Peace on Earth
Gingerbread makes the season yummy

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A little of that Christmas Spirit

I have to admit, I am starting to feel that spirit of Christmas. Maybe it’s the cookies, or the music or school wrapping up before break, I don’t know. I think some might be from my completed decorations…I actually had a moment or two to just sit back and enjoy. I’m ready for the eggnog, the presents and the socially distant neighbor party. Everything is different this year, but you really can’t stop the spirit of comfort and joy.

Hello Santa!
A place to rest our weary heads
The loveseat ready for visitors…maybe next year
A place to watch the world go by.
A safe, distant, well-protected adventure downtown.

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