Welcome 2014

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 "Embrace the new beginning. Allow yourself to be happy. Deal with the tough times with dignity and grace and then move on. The past is over and the future really does have so much to offer. Enjoy the special moments along with the little moments."

I hope I can live up to these words.  So many times we get caught up in the past and don't allow ourselves to fully embrace our moments.

So 2014 - each time a new struggle faces me,  I will remember that I made it through each struggle behind me and learned a new strength.

Happy New Year everyone!  Please do your best to stay healthy, safe and happy.  Take a moment to do a kind act every day.

Featured Recipe

Baked Apples are a great comfort food and they smell great when cooking.  

I found this recipe at 
http://www.marthastewart.com/933864/walnut-raisin-baked-apples

Bake some for you and share with a friend or someone that could use comfort.

• 2 apples, halved and cored
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS

1. STEP 1

   Core and halve 2 apples, top with these ingredients, and bake at 350 degrees until tender, 30 minutes. If apples get too brown, tent with foil.