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Dec 23: Ugh, not another holiday cookie box?!

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Said no-one, ever.

There's no such thing as too many holiday cookies. Or any holiday treats. In my opinion anyway.

However, we are not a holiday cookie family. We're a holiday cake family. I

t's our family tradition to make my Mum's special Chiffon cake every Christmas for all our neighbors and friends. I have vivid memories of dreading the walk around the neighborhood to deliver cakes to the neighbors in my hometown in Australia.

Now it's my Little One's turn! You've probably already seen her walking around the Seaport before school and after school delivering Chiffon cakes! Given how much she likes to chat with everyone, we may be delivering cakes well into the New Year!

Even though we're not able to deliver a special holiday Chiffon cake to you ALL this Holiday season, I promise something super exciting is coming very soon for us to get together again as a community... after the Holiday season rush!

Wish you and all of your families a wonder Holiday celebration - may you survive this week off from school!!

Melissa

What we are doing this week...

Cirque de Soleil - Twas the Night before Christmas

It's been a while since I've been to a Cirque show and I've never taken my Little One to one yet either. I think she's old enough? Anyway, what better one to start with than a Christmas themed one!

When: Now til December 28

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What I am also running to do this week...

Make my own Macaron Christmas Wreath

I love Macarons and what better way to display them than a wreath like this. However, there's no need to make your own Macarons for this centerpiece. My favorite hack?! Trader Joes - buy a bunch of these boxes of macarons (reasonably priced!) and turn them into this wreath!

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And another thing for this week...

Tree Huggers at Soho House

I'm not exactly the type to go to Soho House, nor have I dreamt of hugging a Christmas Tree... however talk to me in a week when we don't have school and I'm desperate for things to do with my Little One (or escape from my Little One!)

When: Friday 28 November to Thursday 1 January

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And something for your single friends this week...

Matzoball

I love a good pun! Not to mention a fun singles party back in my day. Did this even exist in my 30's?!?! If it did, I completely missed this. Tell your single friends!

When: Wednesday, December 24

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What we are sneaking away to tonight ...

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

It's our yearly tradition to take the ferry (and uber!) to Dyker Heights and see the Christmas Lights and shockingly we haven't done it yet.

Don't worry if you don't get there before Santa comes - the lights are just as great to see after Christmas day!

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What I will try and convince friends to do with me in January...

Matinee Dance Parties

Anyone else getting these ads? I'm so tempted. Reminds me of the days I sat on my phone at home talking to friends after school. I want that for my Little One!

... I just won't listen in at the end of the line, like i'm pretty sure family in my household did!

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What we are reading this week...

Be Kind - By Pat Zietlow Miller

I'm a sucker for a well drawn drawing with a sweet message of kindness.

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What saved my sanity this week ...


The Mahjong Line

I'm treating myself to a new Mahjong set (again!). I'm a sucker for these beautiful sets. Sure, they're not as robust as the usual set I grew up with, but i'm a sucker for something pretty!

Side note - if you play as well, hit me up :)

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What I am attempting to cook this week ...


A Porchetta for Christmas Lunch

As you can imagine, I have carefully curated my Insta feed to give me amazing recipes and this one came across my desk... Will report back if my porchetta turns out anywhere close to this.

Reminds me - anyone else miss Porchetta in the LES?! I loved getting a sandwich from there back in the day...

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