Christmas Countdown Day 15

How is your shopping coming along 10 days before Christmas?  Shopping from store to store to find those unique treasures for friends and families can take a toll on your body especially your feet. 

Today as you plan your shopping outing, take a moment to look at what you are wearing on your feet so that you can be comfortable. Although those fancy red shoes may put you in the holiday mode,

save those for the Christmas party and consider sneakers, flat boots, or low heel shoes, your feet will thank you.

Take a moment inbetween a few hours of shopping to sit down and give your feet a break.

When you get home soak your feet, apply some lotion, and then don on some socks to keep the moisture in.

In the morning you will have happier feet that won’t hurt!

Happy shopping!

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Christmas Countdown Day 10

Do you remember how excited you were as a child during Christmas?  As soon as you started seeing candy canes, you knew that Christmas was almost here.

Life was simple with wishes for a toy truck, a train, a doll, a bicycle, or a kitchen set.

Kids were entertained with reading stories by the Christmas tree every night staying on their best behavior.

The times have changed to get the latest greatest electronic toys that get opened in the first hour of Christmas morning and then possibly put aside later that afternoon because the boredom with it settled in.  Today let’s rewind back to those simpler days at least for the Christmas season.

Read a book under the tree, wrap gifts together, sing Christmas carols as you decorate the Christmas tree, and enjoy breakfast together Christmas morning before opening gifts.  Our family tradition for years has been to have everyone together for a big breakfast with the aromas of freshly baked blueberry muffins and the warmth of coffee, hot cocoa, and breakfast casseroles.

Those special moments together before a marathon of everyone opening gifts one at a time are the memories we treasure.
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Christmas Countdown Day 8

During Christmas time there are many recipes for drinks that people make and it brings back the memories of Christmas pasts. A longtime favorite is hot cocoa, it is a drink for all ages.

This weekend as the temperatures chill, yes,  I know Florida chill as compared to our Northern friends is a big difference, make some hot cocoa

and take some time to sit and look at the Christmas tree or sit by the fireplace.

Enjoy the chill in the air, and just simply live life.

Life is so short to live it in a rush and worrying about all the things that need to be done.

Here is an old fashioned hot cocoa recipe:

Heat 3/4 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat unti just before boiling.  Remove from heat and transfer to a large mug.  Stir in 1 ounce coarsely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate pieces.  Let stand about 30 seconds then stir to combine.

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Christmas Countdown Day 7

Today take a moment to reach out to others.  Christmas although a wonderful time of the year for most,  is a very lonely time for others.  Some people may have lost their spouse, gone through a divorce, break up, estranged family members, personal or family battling an illness, or just lonely because they do not have anyone in their life that is close.  These can all be hard times for people during a time that should be a joyous occasion.  Although everyone is busy this time of year,  make it an effort to call and speak to someone that you have not called in a while.  Call someone that can use a cheerful voice and let them know that you are thinking about them.

Take a moment to take a friend out for coffee or tea.

Another way to make someone’s day is to take a moment and join a community activity like a tree lighting ceremony,

Christmas community play, or working volunteer hours at a place that is close to your heart.  The important thing is to reach out to others, everyone needs someone.

   

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Food Trends with Michael Lodge

The Association of Bridal Consultants had their monthly meeting at Westgate Lakes Resorts this past week and the topic of the day was “Food Trends.” Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Michael Lodge shared the 2017 trends of the year.

The trends that are showing up for this year include creating a theme with the food selections that are made for the wedding.

Having Brinner( Breakfast for dinner) for example why make a plain waffle, how about adding chicken and turning it into a gourmet dish good enough to serve at a wedding.

The food color for 2017 is purple.  You will see a lot of eggplant, purple potatoes and cauliflower to name a few.

Food trucks are still in from 2016, with the different types of foods that they offer, if the wedding venue allows them onsite, this is a great way to do something different at a wedding.

Donuts and donut holes as a give away at the wedding or as the dessert in exotic flavors is an up and coming 2017 trend.

Mini appetizers and dessert shooters, salads in martini glasses and other vegetables such as a cucumber wrap are showing up at weddings.

Food stations are taking a step up from the food already placed out for the guests to serve themselves, now the food stations are becoming interactive with the chef preparing it right there in front of you so that it is fresh instead of pre-cooked.   Now you can still have DIY guest stations for instance, a Smores station lends itself to a perfect after party treat as the party is starting to wind down in the last hour of the night.

Edible forks and spoons in appetizers is trending now so that silverware is not needed for appetizers.  This goes along with comfort foods for mini appetizers.

Cocktails are at times named after the bride and groom at a wedding.  Some of these cocktails are nonalcoholic and contain fruit in them, for example champagne and blueberries.  Some cocktails are named after the event instead of a person.  These are  signature drinks.

With all the trendy chefs coming out of LA, Chicago and New York, they are creating a dining experience that you will never forget.  As a wedding and event planner, it behooves the planner to get with the catering management at the venue to discuss the meal for the event.  The one thing that makes or breaks a wedding is the kitchen staff.  The staff only has one chance to make a memory for that couple.

So as a bride, when you get engaged, after the family is aware,  contact your wedding planner so that together you can plan a unique wedding that says “this is your day.”

The Association of Bridal Consultants would like to thank Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Michael Lodge of Westgate Lakes Resort for sharing “Food Trends” with the wedding industry professionals.

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We would also like to Thank

Photography:   Captured by Belinda

Videography: Treasured Moments

Flowers: The Flower Studio

Linens: RJ Glamour and Innovation

Cupcake Dessert: Sprinkles

Media Photography: Orlando Style Magazine/Brion Price

Venue: Westgate Lakes Resort

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Posted by Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East on Friday, March 24, 2017

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