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Good morning friends! Welcome to another gazette. I’ve got some great goodies, encouraging stories, giveaways, and more! 

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Encouraging One Another!

A sweet lady left a box of treats and drinks for delivery drivers with a note to help themselves and this man’s response warmed my heart!
Make sure you watch til the happy dance at the end! 

This week on Southern Plate

Ninja Foodie

This was a week of sharing goodies galore! I’ll list links to each recipe clockwise from top left: 

Eating Low Carb? Click here for a low carb cookie recipe!

This Week’s Coffee Chat

This is an entirely faith based chat so if you would rather not listen in on faith based issues, this may not be the one for you. Then again, maybe it is 😉
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Southern Breeze iced teaYou know how friends find something they love and they can’t wait to tell their other friends because they might love it, too?

Well, today I’ve gathered a collection of those things to me and I’m excited to share them with you. The neat thing is that most of my favorite things are under $20! All together, the prices range from super cheap and ridiculously practical to just one over the top spend that the whole family will love. I hope you find one or two things that you love, as well! Click Here to see them all

 

Recipes from Friends

This week I’m sharing two delicious recipe from friends! 

Hot Cranberry Punch from These Old Cookbooks & Chocolate Pecan Sandies Secret Kiss Cookies from Call Me PMC

From My Instagram

 

 
 
 
 
 
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It was just a year ago when I could not get this child to leave my side. She clung to me for a lifetime of reasons. Bit by bit, she is venturing out on her own, growing autonomous. So when we were in Target and she said “Ma, can I go shop for some groceries for myself?” I beamed with excitement for her. “Of course. I’ll be around the store somewhere when you’re done, just call me or come find me.” That was another big step, not needing to know exactly where I was at any given time. She gave me a hug and jaunted off with a big grin of expectation on her face. Later on, as I shopped, I caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of my eye, in the freezer section, holding a red basket as she leaned up on tip toes to reach a box before turning it over to read the label. She looked so grown up and I, being fully grown into motherhood, snuck a quick picture. Satisfied with the label, she placed it in her basket and turned to scan more items with a serious look of intent.

I ran into her again in the produce section, walking by as she put her phone back into her purse. I intentionally went elsewhere in the store to avoid continually bumping into her.

Minutes later I heard her excited footsteps behind me and when she popped in front she reached down and retrieved a bag of red grapes. “So I did a google search and it turns out these are supposed to be the sweetest ones. Can we get them so we can see if that’s true?” “Absolutely” I responded. “Okay well I’m going to put them in your buggy because they’re kinda heavy but I want to do a little more shopping.” And she was off again.

When we got ready to check out, her basket contained an Annie’s organic frozen dinner she wanted to try, those grapes that her produce aisle research had led her to, and a 95% cacao chocolate bar (because that is the highest percentage she could find in the store).

Her bag was full and so was my heart. To anyone else, this likely seems trivial, but in life steps are taken one at a time and they add up quickly. I am grateful for those times when I recognize the steps for what they are. My little girl is growing up and I’ve got the best seat in the house.

-Num 6:24-26

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I choose a new winner each week to receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Winners of Amazon Gift Cards so far: Dawn Miears, Joan Osborne, Jane B., Connie Lee, Mary Edwards, Sabrina Mike, Kim Warren, Cyndie McKee, Julie Martin, Tracey Price, Cindy Seago, Barbara Hall, Vickie Riddle, Angie McCrary, Jo Mooneyhan, Kim Graves, and Wanda T.

Dec 13th winner is Peggy, partial email address “lily”.
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104 Comments

  1. So proud of Katy! Christy, you are doing an amazing job raising her and I am sure her priorities will be in the right order from all the wisdom and training you and Ricky are giving her. It has been such fun watching your two grow up!

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  3. This morning has been such a blessing as I’ve spent it with you Christy. Your website is filled with so many good things that fill the soul, encourage, & most importantly lead us into a closer walk with our Creator YHWH. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes & for being such a real & transparent role model for women in every season of life! I met you & your sweet daughter recently at our local Hobby Lobby. You were so gracious & warm & genuine. ❤️ I am so blessed to be in your study!!

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  4. Awe…thank you for sharing your shopping trip story with us! It’s a wonderful reminder of the ordinary things in life that we need to take pause and observe because these moments are so fleeting.

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      1. Will it work to use a confectioners sugar substitute (Swerve) to make the Cream Cheese Mints? I’d like to make them for family members who are on Keto.

        Thanks for all you do, and Merry Christmas!

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    2. Christy, I actually use my air fryer for perfect everytime hard boiled eggs. I put about 6 to 8 eggs in the air fryer at 250° for 17 mins. Once the timer goes off I take the basket out and run cold water over them and peel. Perfect eggs everytime with NO darkness around the yolks. I found they also have a creaminess taste and great for everything. This may seem like a long time to some folks but it is so easy and hands free while you do other things. It’s so easy this way that I actually have hard boiled eggs more frequently. I don’t use a Foodi I actually have a cheaper version. I love it for so many things.

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  6. AAAAWWWWW my fav thing today way the shopping with (without) Katy. I just cried and cried. I love you. I’m so glad you are getting to enjoy your time with your family. You are one of the best Mamas I know. Ma

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    1. God has blessed my life by sending you my way. I’m not commenting to win anything. If we never meet, I will see you in Glloryland!!

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        1. Your Gazette, recipes and fun quotations are just three of the happy things that I enjoy reading. Thanks so much for all the time you put into the content for your readers!

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      1. Hi Christy!
        I’ve been a reader of your site for years and have your cookbooks, too So.much.good.food!
        I was just thinking how I love your writing style and your strong faith in our Lord. So, I am wondering: Have you ever considered writing a book about faith, family, food, and everyday happenings? I know I would buy it. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win. God bless!

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    5. I cook with your amazing recipes all the time! My neighbor gave me one of your signed books as a gift a few years ago when you came to Memphis.

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