There’s this ‘70s-style
frog that has been in my husband’s family. Every few months he or I will be startled
by opening a drawer or moving a pillow to find this guy. The finder gives a
low-key reaction and then hides said frog until it’s time for him to make the next
move. When I see what today’s parents do with The Elf on the Shelf Tradition, I’m in awe of these creative,
funny, teaching moments. So I finally got one and we’re going to send off 2022
with a bang. He came with a Peace, Love, Christmas hoodie and cool shades. We’re
getting into some trouble together. Here’s how hot he’s gotten:
The Lumistella Company (home
to The Elf on the Shelf) has created countless resources to keep the tradition
alive all season long, including:
- Easy to execute elf ideas, all in the Scout Elf® Ideas app and
on the website!
- A variety of elf clothing including the Claus Couture Collection and
MagiFreez
- And set-it-and-forget-it accessories with ideas
baked right in. Check out these fun ideas: https://shop.elfontheshelf.com/products/insta-moment-pop-ups
Read on for some East Texas history and holiday ideas:
“The Thicket’s Prodigy” is Ronald G. Brock’s memoir
of his father’s memoirs, I think you would say. Sharing the “Extraordinary Life
of an Improbable Genius,” the book goes from the simple life of Eugene H.
“Gene” Brock, who strived to become “an educated man,” his work in Los Alamos
on The Manhattan Project and his NASA contributions. The son adds his
perspective of boyish observations from a friend’s pet’s catnip addiction to his part in The World Wide Web. Southeast
Texas readers will understand many of these adventures and my impressions link
to the food memories. Thicket folk sourced from swamp and woods for bass, frog
legs, black walnuts, possum and mayhaw. When the family moved to Bryan, Safeway
offered a “great leap” with culinary selections of Mellorine, the highly-touted
milk substitute and the new concept of Birds Eye frozen vegetables, the author
writes. Galt/Mirrin Publishing, LLC
Greeting cards
with onion artwork? Thank-you notes with artichoke and herbs? Perfect for me.
Up your Idea Chic order with sachets an everyone will know you for the
foodie you are. A rustic bag of mulling spices for wine or cider hit the spot
by a friend’s fire pit. I mulled with merlot at home and transported the blend
in Mason jars. www.ideachic.net
Just glancing
through the Nomatic travel bag site makes you want to hop a plane. Under
new arrivals is the lite sling that’s one heck of a fancy fanny pack, or front
bag if you are a hiker. The curve makes it comfy on the body and easy keep
track of your passport while headed up the Swiss Alps. I can dream, can’t I?
But hey, it will also keep your phone and coupons handy on a trip to the mall.
Good gear makes the exercise go easier, don’t you think? www.nomatic.com
Darragh Doiron is a Port Arthur area foodie wishing you happy
holidays. All of them. Reach her at darraghcastillo@icloud.com
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