Merry Christmas to you all!
A Cup of Tea With Gail
Grab a cup of tea or coffee. Light your favorite Mia Bella Candle,
and visit with me for a few moments.
When we have finished chatting,
I hope you will feel more informed,
but most of all, refreshed!
December 2007
Food For
Thought......
IT'S ABOUT THE CROSS
Charlie Brown found himself depressed at Christmas time, searching for the true meaning of the holiday amidst the glitz and commercialism of the modern age. He found his answer in the passage below:
"And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid ... And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ, the Lord."
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men."
"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown." - Linus Van Pelt
Charlie Brown found that if you strip away all the glitz and commercialism of Christmas there is a profound reason to celebrate; Christ's birth. But guess what, it doesn't stop there. Christmas isn't just about the manger where the baby lay or the angles who sang for him that day. It's not just about the shepherd or the bright and shining star or the wise men that travelled from afar. It's about the cross. It's about how Jesus came to be born so that we can be born again. It's about the stone that was rolled away so you and I can have "real" life some day. It's about the cross.
May you and your family celebrate the cross this Christmas season.
Charlie Brown found himself depressed at Christmas time, searching for the true meaning of the holiday amidst the glitz and commercialism of the modern age. He found his answer in the passage below:
"And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid ... And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ, the Lord."
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men."
"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown." - Linus Van Pelt
Charlie Brown found that if you strip away all the glitz and commercialism of Christmas there is a profound reason to celebrate; Christ's birth. But guess what, it doesn't stop there. Christmas isn't just about the manger where the baby lay or the angles who sang for him that day. It's not just about the shepherd or the bright and shining star or the wise men that travelled from afar. It's about the cross. It's about how Jesus came to be born so that we can be born again. It's about the stone that was rolled away so you and I can have "real" life some day. It's about the cross.
May you and your family celebrate the cross this Christmas season.
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June - Asian Plum
July - Clove and Bay Leaf
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DECEMBER COTM: Antique Lace & Linen
A romantic blend of jasmine and fresh vanilla with a base note of musk.
www.HomeWithMiaBella.com.
Projected Future
COTM Scents
(Subject to change)
Jan - Sweet Fig and Wild Berry
Feb - Liquorice and Grape Seed
Mar - Rainforest
Apr - Bamboo & Watermint
May - Key Lime Pie
June - Asian Plum
July - Clove and Bay Leaf
Join the Candle of the
Month Program (COTM)
Give yourself a gift each month.
Join the COTM program and have the latest Jar Candle, 12 votives and a Soap Bar delivered to your door every month!
Don't forget to sign up for the company drawing on a daily basis.
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RECIPE
Candy Cane Pinwheels
Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cup Butter,Softened
1 Cup Sugar
1 Egg, Lightly Beaten
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoom Vanilla Extract
3 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
8 Candy Canes, Crushed Finely
1/2 teaspoon red or green food coloring
Directions:
Cream Butter; Eggs until Creamy,then add egg,milk and vanilla , beat till combined then add Flour and Baking Powder( I stir with my hands) Stir till all is combined then divide the mixture in two. To one half of the mixture add food coloring and crushed candycanes. Between Cling wrap roll out the mix with Food Coloring and in another lot of cling wrap roll out the plain mixture. Cool in the fridge for 10 minutes. Put one lot of rolled out mix on top of the other and roll up(so when you cut it,it will look like spirals.) Refridgerate for another 10 minutes then cut into cookies and bake on Baking Sheet at 375 for 15 minutes or till golden.
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