22 December, 2015

Make Mine Mint

Custom-made jewelry credit: almost three year old Lynnleigh
One the best part of the Christmas season, for me, is the easy availability of all things peppermint flavored!  Peppermint tea has been an eagerly anticipated afternoon treat for the last few weeks as I finish up projects and check off those last minute "to do" lists. The advent of Chick Fil-A's Peppermint Chocolate Chip Milkshakes really kicks off the holiday season for me; I read their signs advertising this holiday temptation to be "Available for a Limited Time" as a cautionary warning and know that one time during the Christmas rush will be my time to indulge. Last week was that time! Yum. 'Tis the season. Imagine my delight, when I found these at grocery store check out area! 
I believe that they're new (or new to me!), naturally, I couldn't help myself, they jumped in the bag and followed me home! Limited Availability; it gets me every time, especially when we're talking about peppermint! Christmas is almost here, it will all be a memory before we know it. Can we find a way to keep Christmas? The reality is this: Christmas is available to all of us, all the time: after the crumbled wrapping paper is disposed of, the tree and decorations stowed and all things peppermint have disappeared from store shelves. Christmas lives within us; unlike peppermint milkshakes, the time limit need not be extended. It's Christmas, rejoice; savor the flavor!
Life is Good!

6 comments:

rondiquilts said...

Me too! My favorite Christmas memory is my Mother always having peppermint ice cream, a special treat I always looked forward too. So I always indulge myself with it on Christmas. Today Lindor Chocolates, peppermint flavor (limited edition) jumped in my buggy! I wonder what kind of memories our children will have of the Christmas's they of their youth?
Merry Christmas!

Rondi

jude's page said...

I love your thoughts about Christmas being available all the time, but sorry you can keep your peppermint, tis one flavour that I don't go for.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Haven't seen the peppermint m and m's -- must look . . . (peppermint tea is good year round)

LizA. said...

I guess it's probably a good thing we don't have any Chick Fil-A's around here.....I'm a big peppermint fan. I should dig out my mother's recipe for peppermint chiffon pie for you.....

Sherrill said...

I'm not a big fan of mint. My DGD was so disappointed the other day when we were at Sonic and she was informed they don't do mint limeades anymore. She was like what the heck? Poor thing. Like your shirt/top..very cute!

Tanya said...

Yum! Looks so good! If I'm not careful, I can make everyday a special day treat day! You are looking beautiful as always!