I made the Adorable Thanksgiving Project that I posted over the weekend. The little Gobbler's turned out so cute! I'm putting one at each placesetting and iced the name on the back of the striped cookie (tail).
Is Book Club right in the middle of a million other things and it's your turn to bring the snack?
-OR-
Are you joining others for dinner? Did they say, "No. Don't bring a thing, just yourself." But the hostess in you is saying . . . bring something!
Here's a quick fail-proof recipe for a cheeseball. You can do it in a quick hurry!
CHEESEBALL RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
2 8oz Cream Cheese
1/4 cup finely diced peppers (Your choice red, green for Christmas and yellow, red for Thanksgiving makes it festive!)
2 TB finely chopped onion
1 8.5oz crushed pineapple (drained)
1 1/2 tsp season salt
2 C chopped pecans
What to do?
Plop all the ingredients (EXCEPT 1c of the chopped pecans) in a big bowl.
Mix the ingredients well.
Form into a ball (or several small ones or make a shape!)
Roll in the pecans.
All done. Serve with Crackers, Pita Chips or Pretzels.
Presentation Ideas::
Option 1-Wrap in clear plastic wrap and tie off with a ribbon, pipe cleaner or bag twistie
Option 2-Get a cutting board from the Dollar Store and place your cheeseball on that with a hand towel as wrapping. The perfect hostess gift.
Option 3-Place the cheeseball in a pretty bowl that you can leave behind
Have fun with it!
My favorite wrapping tool:: Wide wire ribbon. You can't go wrong. It always looks pretty.
Have a delightful time, and enjoy this scrumptious appetizer.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Books as Gifts
Tis the season we begin holiday shopping. The economy is still trying to recover and unfortunately I read just last week that Walden Books is closing 100s of stores in January -- several in my 100 mile radius.
It's a shame, but don't let those closing stores deviate you from giving books as gifts. A book can be::
a dose of humor when you're sad,
a reminder you're not alone,
a friend when you're lonely,
a teacher of something new,
a treasure when it touches your emotion,
make you slow down and find balance in this hectic world
or a weapon in a pinch if it's a hard cover - I always keep one by my bed! haha.
I was delighted to see that my own step children had books on their wish list this year. I bet the folks on your list would love one too. Young Adult is hot this year - help connect the youth on your list to an author.
Large Print can make the seniors on your list feel a renewed love for the written word.
eBook Readers can satisfy the techno-gadget guy or gal on your list, and then there's always just a good old paperback. Paperbacks fit perfect in most stockings!
Add a pretty wire ribbon (even a regular shoe string bow looks pretty with glittery wire ribbon!) and you're all set.
Happy Gift-Giving.
It's a shame, but don't let those closing stores deviate you from giving books as gifts. A book can be::
a dose of humor when you're sad,
a reminder you're not alone,
a friend when you're lonely,
a teacher of something new,
a treasure when it touches your emotion,
make you slow down and find balance in this hectic world
or a weapon in a pinch if it's a hard cover - I always keep one by my bed! haha.
I was delighted to see that my own step children had books on their wish list this year. I bet the folks on your list would love one too. Young Adult is hot this year - help connect the youth on your list to an author.
Large Print can make the seniors on your list feel a renewed love for the written word.
eBook Readers can satisfy the techno-gadget guy or gal on your list, and then there's always just a good old paperback. Paperbacks fit perfect in most stockings!
Add a pretty wire ribbon (even a regular shoe string bow looks pretty with glittery wire ribbon!) and you're all set.
Happy Gift-Giving.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Book Club Innovation
You have your book club in place. The group has a steady group of folks that are getting together and sharing. Meetings are getting predictable. What special thing can you offer?
How about inviting an author to speak with you about one of the favorite reads this year?
No budget?
No worries!
With modern technology it's easier than ever to get an author to your book club meeting. If you're technically savvy, invite an author via Skype. You can chat and see each other :) If not, speaker phone is the next best thing.
You'll be surprised that most authors are thrilled to give you the gift of their time for a 30 minute or 60 minute book club visit. Many will even forward some bookmarks or trinkets to share at the meeting.
So go for it. Invite an author to visit with you!
I can promise when my books hit a shelf I'll be happy to provide book club questions, share a call with you and your club, and forward fun giveaways. If you'd like to stay connected on my progress toward publication, just go to www.NancyNaigle.com and click on the Contact tab. You can sign up (or even unsubscribe) right there.
Until that day comes --- I'm thinking of you and wishing you great fun and new memories at your Book Club Meetings.
Nancy
How about inviting an author to speak with you about one of the favorite reads this year?
No budget?
No worries!
With modern technology it's easier than ever to get an author to your book club meeting. If you're technically savvy, invite an author via Skype. You can chat and see each other :) If not, speaker phone is the next best thing.
You'll be surprised that most authors are thrilled to give you the gift of their time for a 30 minute or 60 minute book club visit. Many will even forward some bookmarks or trinkets to share at the meeting.
So go for it. Invite an author to visit with you!
I can promise when my books hit a shelf I'll be happy to provide book club questions, share a call with you and your club, and forward fun giveaways. If you'd like to stay connected on my progress toward publication, just go to www.NancyNaigle.com and click on the Contact tab. You can sign up (or even unsubscribe) right there.
Until that day comes --- I'm thinking of you and wishing you great fun and new memories at your Book Club Meetings.
Nancy
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