Community Journal ~ Week of December 19

With Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations going on this week this is a busy and exciting time of year for many of us!

How are your holidays shaping up? Have you planned your menu and done your shopping? Are the gifts wrapped and decorations up?

If you're looking for entertaining tips, ideas and easy recipes please join us at  Host the Holidays . We've teamed up with Cracker Barrel cheeses to cook up some great things this holiday season.

If you are celebrating  Hanukkah we would like to invite you to join us to share some of your favorite holiday recipes and family traditions. 

What will you be serving for Christmas dinner? What dessert will you be enjoying after the meal? If you are visiting family or friends, what kinds of things do you give as hostess gifts? Stop by for  All Things Christmas today!

Take a minute to catch your breath and take some time just for you! Everyday we talk about our daily activities, share what's new in our lives and plan our dinner menus. Won't you please Sit and Chat with us? Hope to see you there.

Visit Krisina Vanni's blog for a chance to win the "Made in America" prize package. Simply leave a comment telling her what your favorite comfort food is and this prize package could be yours!

One of the flavors of the season is peppermint. Enter your best peppermint recipe in this week's recipe contest. You could win $250 or the $5,000 grand prize!