[Diana in Wisconsin]

Lighting - I love candlelight. Beau says NO to burning candles (his elderly Dad burned down his house and died in the house fire, so I get it!) so I invested in the battery operated ones that look very realistic. I also bought a candle warmer, which warms the wax and releases the scent but the candle is not lit. It works really well - I might get a second one.

Togetherness - 24/7 from now until June, LOL!

Cozy Furnishings - Leather sofa for me, nice La-z-Boy for Beau, we each have our favorite ‘blankies’

Comfort - Leggings and sweatshirts 24/7 (at home!)

Eat and Drink Well - Really? We have to be told this? LOL!

Unplug - If I’m not here, I’m usually not on-line

Connect With Nature - Every day!

Bring Nature Indoors - I took down ‘Christmas’ and replaced the Dining Room table centerpiece with a tray, a rustic ceramic rabbit, live-edge wooden rounds Beau cut for me for height, three battery candles (fat ones) and clipped Juniper from the yard. Right now I have a vase of roses on the kitchen counter.

Make a Fire - Ours is gas, but it looks pretty real! Our bon fire pit gets a decent workout all year.

Linger - Over Hot Cocoa or some other relaxing drink before bed.

This one is really good:

Honey & Cinnamon Nighttime Drink

1 cup milk
1 tsp, honey
2 drops vanilla
1 pinch cinnamon

Heat milk in a microwave-safe mug until it begins to foam - about 3 minutes. Add the honey and vanilla then sprinkle cinnamon on top. You can add whipped cream if you want (only 15 calories!) THEN sprinkle on the cinnamon. Sip & Linger...

[Liz]

CUSTARD PIE / Sky high, creamy, not too eggy.

Ing--3 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1 can sweet/cond/milk 1 1/2 c boiling water 1 tsp vanilla deep dish pie shell

Method---Beat eggs and salt frothy. Set aside. Pour boiling water into condensed milk; beat well. Continue beating, gradually adding egg mixture; add vanilla. Pour into deep dish pie shell. Can add cinnamon sprinkle. Bake on cookie sheet 425 deg 10 min, then reduce to 300 deg and bake 25 min. Do NOT over cook; pie will be "shaky" but firms up when cooled.

Vary--add dash lemon juice, zest.

[Albion Wilde]

Lighting - I love candlelight. Beau says NO to burning candles (his elderly Dad burned down his house and died in the house fire, so I get it!) so I invested in the battery operated ones that look very realistic. I also bought a candle warmer, which warms the wax and releases the scent but the candle is not lit. It works really well

How incredibly clever! This recent Nana has taken notes!