Gift Idea: King Singers

This one is a gift idea in memory of Nathan who sang this for the Mr. 91st ward pageant!! Anyone remember that splendid event :-)?

On a serious note - these guys are a-mazing! If you want to have some great Christmas or anytime music look for the King Singers on iTunes - or if you're lucky maybe they'll be coming to visit a city near you!!

A gift appropriate for Sunday

Forgiveness.

One word that takes no money,

but,

it requires letting go of being right,

it requires letting go of being angry,

it requires expecting nothing in return.

It requires a lot of effort,

including prayer,

to a very willing Heavenly Father.

The gift of

forgiveness

is really a gift to three.

You.

The one you forgive.

Your Heavenly Father.

"Forgiveness is the economy of the heart...

forgiveness saves the expense of anger,

the cost of hatred,

the waste of spirits."

Hannah More

"He that cannot forgive others

breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself;

for every man has need to be forgiven."
Thomas Fuller

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/hannahmore129124.html#ixzz17whzSqIZ

For the Gents in your life...the Ladies as well

Looking for a nifty gift for your mister?

Check out the spiffy tie-tacks from Emersonmade.com.

They are handmade, 100% wool and linen.

Check out the gorgeous flowers for the Misses as well.

Best Socks in the World goes too.....

Today's gift idea is....

SmartWool Socks.

Don't be fooled by any other name.

Expensive? Yes.

Worth it? Most definitely.

Even if your feet sweat a lot

they won't get cold.

They won't get too hot either.

Your feet stay the "just right temperature"

in these beauties.

They are for all seasons.

You can get them for men/women/children/pets

(okay, maybe not pets)

and they come in all colors, styles, lengths and thicknesses.

I have running socks, skiing socks, ankle socks,

mid calf socks, socks for slacks, and socks for jeans.

Truly, once you go for SmartWool

you will never want anything else.

Too bad they don't make SmartWool nylons...

I *heart* SmartWool socks.

Where you can buy them:

www.amazon.com

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/

(they are on sale here! type SmartWool into the search box)

http://www.rei.com/

http://www.artisansocks.com/smartwool-socks/

(great!! selection here)

Things and 1 gift idea

Sad news first...

I did not get the library job I applied for in Missoula.

Sad or relieved...

I think I feel both.

Next,

my gift giving lists are coming few and far between

thanks to homework

(only 1 week left of school!!!

then I will be a Master....of Libraries).

So,

instead I am gong to try and post one gift idea daily.

Here's number one....

Michael Buble - Crazy Love CD

FAN-TASTIC!!

His voice could melt steel let alone butter.

It's clean, fun, romantic, and smooth!

(Some friends and I at his concert a few weeks back)

Kitchen Goodness

A compilation of some of my favorite cooking and eating related things. Enjoy!!

(again, add your own suggestions in the comments block - add a link if you can find one)

Penzey Spices - Fantastic gifts for the cooks in your life (and perhaps a little treat for yourself as well). Great for standard spices for baking and cooking but also has an extensive collection of Indian spices.

• Sunny Paris - Absolutely fantastic on scrambled eggs - wow! Works great sprinkled on roasted vegetables or in sauces too. You can't go wrong!!
• Pure Vanilla - This is real vanilla in its finest form. For those recipes that really need a quality shot of vanilla.
• Spice Gift Packs - 4-packs and 8-packs of various types of spices for any occasion and style of cooking.

Hot Chocolate

• Allegro Brand Indian Spice -available at Whole Foods Market
• Burdick's Hot Chocolate - The *Best* hot chocolate in the world - expensive, but if you love hot chocolate - utterly worth the price! Dark is incredibly strong - not for the faint of palate! White is sweet and dreamy! Milk - it's like a melted cup of milk chocolate.
• Godiva Hot Chocolate - This one wins second place for delectable hot chocolate! I prefer the dark - it's got depth without being bitter.
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe - From Whole Foods Market. I love Mexican Hot Chocolate!

Candy Cane Joe-Joes - This is heavenly Christmas flavor wrapped in a cookie - and it only appears at Christmas. Crushed candy canes folded into creamy frosting layered between two chocolate cookies! If you like Oreo's you will love these so much more!

Almond Roca - Toffy nutty chocolatey goodness wrapped in a lovely golden wrapper!

Yummy Cheese - Sugarbush Farms. Incredible cheese made in VT.

Maple Syrup - real stuff! - Sugarbush Farms. Read up on the Maple Syrup grades - the syrup gets darker as the season continues.

Lake Champlain Chocolate Carmels - Truly some of the best chocolates I've ever tasted.

WilliamsSonoma - Silicone spatula - The silicone spatula is one of the best all purpose kitchen tools. It works as a stirring tool, rubber scraper, it's dishwasher safe, and delightful to use!

WilliamsSonoma - Whisk - I love this whisk!! It doesn't rust, the tines stay put and it feels great in your hand. I suggest a little gift set of whisk, spatula and hot chocolate or dish towels.

Best Kitchen Drying Towels - I've got one of these fantastic towels. They suck up the water quickly and dry your dishes in no time flat!

• Christmas Dish Towel
• Dish Towel
• Dish Towel
• Dish Towel
• Flour Sack Towels: set of three
• Dish Towel

Mini Colander - A fantastic mini colander perfect for a single serving of washed fruits and veggies!

Flirty Aprons - A friend has one of these delightfully cute aprons. Want to add a little fifties flare to your kitchen - tie one of these on for size!

Red Plate Special - A perfect gift for anyone who deserves to feel special on any day!

America's Test Kitchen Website - Are you a fan?? If not - see what the fuss is about click here and watch an episode or two!

America's Test Kitchen Cookbook - I *LOVE* this cookbook. I've used it to bake cookies, breads, salads, pie crusts, meats.... etc. You can't go wrong with this fail-safe book. Better than any other all purpose cookbook!

Mexican and Yucatecan Recipes - My mom and I took a cooking class from the man who runs Los Dos in Merida, Mexico. His recipes are fantastic if you enjoy Mexican food.

Good good life

Random tidbits...

1. Parents love you more and know you better

than anyone else. Take your troubles to them.

The advice they give has your best interest at heart.

2. I get to be home in beautiful Montana for 2 whole weeks

at Christmas and New Year's!! I don't know

if words exist to express how excited I feel.

3. I will be finished with school in 6 weeks

and, supposedly,

I will be a "Master" in school libraries!!!!

Wahooooooooooooo!

Now to find a job....

Stay tuned I am going to post my

First Annual Christmas List:

A guide for every age (and budget)

in a few....