Gifts come in many shapes and sizes, but I believe the most precious ones are
those delivered from the heart. It's easy to get caught up in the mayhem of
life, particularly during the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, but every day,
there are people amidst the chaos who help you, who take time out of their busy
lives to make a difference in yours. This year, why not return that gift?
This holiday season, as wrapped gifts exchange hands, I ask you to pause,
reflect on those who’ve truly made a difference in your life, and if possible,
find a special way to say thank you. This can be a simple gesture—something like
a greeting card, a bouquet of flowers, or a heartfelt poem. Maybe you could bake
someone their favorite cookies? Or, present them a coupon book filled with
everyday chores, which they can tear out and give you to do on those trying days
when they really need a helping hand. The absolute best gift you can offer
another person is one given from the heart. And when special-delivered, without
any strings attached, it touches their own.
This Christmas, I’m making gift baskets filled with my favorite homemade things,
such as macadamia-butterscotch chip cookies, shortbread, double
chocolate-orange-pecan biscotti, Vermont maple syrup, and more. With each one,
I'm sharing a part of myself with the other person.
What ideas can you think of? Remember—the more original and inventive, the more
fun! :) I can't wait to hear your ideas!
My gift to you, one of my favorite recipes: Snickers Ice-cream Pie!
Snickers Ice-cream Pie
-Chocolate cookie pie shell
-½ gallon Snickers ice cream
-Whipped Cream
-Chocolate fudge ice cream topping
-Caramel ice cream topping
-One Snickers chocolate bar chopped up
Place 1 quart of softened Snickers Ice-cream cream into chocolate cookie pie
shell and smooth out flat. Place ½ inch or slightly more thick layer of whipped
cream. Drizzle on the chocolate fudge and caramel ice cream toppings. Sprinkle
with chopped Snickers chocolate bar. Put plastic top on and freeze.
*I usually make this a couple of days in advance and leave it on a flat shelf in
the freezer. This takes less than 5 minutes to make, and 1/2 gallon will make
two pies. Enjoy!
About the Book
As the new castellan, Sir Nicholas Beringar has the daunting task of rebuilding
Ravenmoor Castle on the Scottish borderlands and gaining the trust of the
locals—one of whom wastes no time in trying to rob him. But instead of punishing
the boy, Nicholas decides to make him his squire.
Little does he know the thieving young lad is really…a lady.
Buy AN
OATH TAKEN today!
About the Author
A retired Navy Chief, Diana Cosby is an international bestselling author of
Scottish medieval romantic suspense. Her award-winning MacGruder Brother books
are available in five languages. Diana has spoken at the Library of Congress,
Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC, and appeared in Woman’s Day, on USA
Today’s romance blog, “Happy Ever After,” MSN.com, Atlantic County
Women Magazine, and Texoma Living Magazine.
After her career in the Navy, Diana dove into her passion – writing romance
novels. With 34 moves behind her, she was anxious to create characters who
reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met throughout the world. With
the release of her 6th book in the bestselling MacGruder Brothers series, she’s
now preparing for the release of the 1st book in her new Scottish medieval The
Oath trilogy, AN OATH TAKEN which will be available on December 8th, 2014.
In addition, she’s excited about the upcoming release of The MacGruder Brothers
e-Boxed Set on February 24, 2015!
Diana looks forward to the years of writing ahead and meeting the amazing people
who will share this journey.
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