Merry Christmas! I'm a tish frazzled since I'm entertaining today. Loads of friends will be milling around the bar table to bring on the Christmas cheer. While they're getting into the holiday spirit, I'll be serving some holiday spirits. Here's what will be at my bar … [Read more...] about Punchy Christmas Eve – 5:00 Fridays
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Snowball – 5:00 Fridays
Hell must be freezing over in pockets east of I-95 right about now. You see, it snowed here in North Carolina. Twice. In December. That's unheard of, people. We had a snow day today. No school! Now before you go all Norman Rockwell on me with your oohs and aahs … [Read more...] about Snowball – 5:00 Fridays
Bandtini – 5:00 Fridays
I've never been one to buy gift wrap and scented candles and popcorn and whatnots to support every kid who comes knocking on my door. I think it's abominable to make little kids do that. Furthermore, it's shameful to tie sales to "winning" prizes. Let's be honest, the so called … [Read more...] about Bandtini – 5:00 Fridays
Soul Warming Spicy Hot Chocolate – 5:00 Fridays
It's been a frosty week here, and we are ending it with an ice storm. The neighborhood was a veritable skating rink when we walked the dog this afternoon. There are icicles hanging from the patio table umbrella, and my Southern sons are fascinated by them. Their … [Read more...] about Soul Warming Spicy Hot Chocolate – 5:00 Fridays
Cozy Up With a Cardigan (or two) – 5:00 Fridays
Today's 5:00 Fridays is brought to you by my friend Michele. We were thrilled to find a compadre blogger on the local scene. We actually met in real life in the kindergarten classroom. Let me be clear, it was in our children's kindergarten classroom. Michele is a style maven, but … [Read more...] about Cozy Up With a Cardigan (or two) – 5:00 Fridays
Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays
The holidays are synonymous with entertaining. The holidays are also synonymous with stress, but my post today will help alleviate some of that negative chill in the air. I'm not recommending you imbibe as a coping mechanism, but a drink will surely help make your familial, shall … [Read more...] about Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays
Chocohottie – 5:00 Fridays
When the weather turns from balmy to brisk I like to imbibe with fewer ice cubes clinking in my glass. We have a fireplace built outside and we do use it most of the year. On weekends you'll find Mac Daddy stoking the fire while Bird and Deal throw the football fight in the yard. … [Read more...] about Chocohottie – 5:00 Fridays