Welcome back to visit the trunk this week. As i am writing this newsletter it really feels like winter here in Pennsylvania.

For the last few years i have enjoyed using gift bags for presents. I have found a variety of inexpensive gift bags and baskets at the local dollar stores. Sometimes i have filled these bags and baskets following a theme. For example take a basket and place in it a bottle of wine, a box of crackers and a jar or can of cheese. Wrap the basket with seran and attatch a pretty bow. If you want to make a larger basket add two wine glasses and some assorted Christmas candies.

• one box of chocolate pudding cooked acording to package

When pudding is thickened remove from stove and add 1/2 cup of peanutbutter and pour into prepared grahm cracker pie shell. Place pie in refridgerator till completely cold. Before serving, cover pie with cool whip.

Did you know that if you sprinkle talcum powder on a knoted necklace chain, it will be easier to pull on the knot to untangle it?

If you have any recipes or traditions you would like to share please e-mail me.

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