As much as I try and fight it I am in the Holiday mood already. Not sure why. Last year it took everything in me just to put the tree up let alone put out any other decorations. But this year I can’t seem to wait. I’ve already been sneaking in a little upbeat holiday music to my workout playlist. :) Though will admit that it’s a little too early to get your photo taken with Santa…but he was there at the mall already the other day! Don’t they know he doesn’t come until after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (as a kid that’s how I knew Santa was on the job)? Now, I’m not quite as gung ho as some people. I have about a handful of friends who are already completely done with shopping this year. Maybe it’s the foodie in me but I haven’t thought about gifts, just cookies and foods I plan to make. I have two cookie exchanges to go to so far and I have a rep to protect. :D One cookie that is always a hit is this Peppermint Bark Shortbread that I made back in … [Read more...]