It's the week between Winter Solstice and the New Year. Time to inspect our quilts.

It's Christmas Evening, and holiday food is overwhelming. Here's a simple recipe with, beans, wine, and bacon. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor "Doc Dotson at Rodan+Fields". Find her at https://docdotson.myrandf.com.

We're chatting about our trusty fruit baskets to create a baths for self care. Special thanks to this episodes sponsor "A New Moon 22" in New Baltimore, Michigan. Find them on Facebook!

Let's make a gift to generate fond memories. This isn't just a bag of coal and a carrot. Thanks to our special sponsor "SoupStitch" on Etsy. They make crocheted hats and gifts that are "just so stinking cute".

Ever wanted to spice up your fruit during and overly sugared season? Let's make Peppered Plums! Special love to this episode's sponsor "Her Divine Alignment" by Holistic Higher Self Mentor Coach Ki. If you're a Woman wanting to elevate your life, make an appointment, today, at www.herdivinealignment.com. Sending love to Virginia! Stay warm.

What do Violet, Pearly Everlasting, and Maple Syrup have in common? They are great to treat your skin in Winter. Let's make a facial mask!

I grew up working with bladed tools with my daddy. One of my favorite tools were the bladed things. I love scythes, sickles, and machetes. As you can probably tell, I get a lot of plant material in what I do everyday so it's fun to be able to gather my own. This special episode is dedicated to him, Granvill Edward Nesbitt. I also want to give special thanks to today's sponsor, "Lotions Potions Notions" by [email protected]. Find them on Facebook.

Having a candy dish isn't just about hospitality, it's about degrees of intimacy as well. It also maintains our connection to tradition, hospitality, and community. Whether you're making your own, or buying them redone, it says a lot that you think enough of your guests to have something sweet for them. I'd also like to thank this episode sponsor "All Wrapped Up" from Oldfort, Tennessee. Special credit to music "Cotton Candy Loop" by Maulana Akbarudin via licensing by Pixabay.

Let's go to the little city inside Detroit, Hamtramck, and explore the Polish Village Cafe. Today we chat about dill pickle soup, a pope, and Hamtramck Disneyland. Let's get started.

Let's gift our I'll loved ones with some warm touches of love in a sometimes cold place. Also, check out our Sponsor "Motor City Witches" by Jade Aurora at www.blackgoldpublishing.com/product-page/motor-city-witches-the-goddess-within-by-jade-aurora. You can also find her books on Amazon and Ko-fi.