Make Your Own Traditions
HOST AN ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY GATHERING. For some, it’s Friendsgiving; for others, it’s a gathering that isn’t listed on the calendar. Decide how you want to spend your time this season, and get your friends in on the new tradition by hosting an event with them. Plan a menu and send out a sign-up list to attendees so you’re not responsible for making everything yourself. Choose a few simple decorations like candles and wreaths that create a warm, intimate atmosphere. Gather and enjoy the good company, great food, and new traditions that you’ll make this year. RELAX. Above all, honor what you are feeling this holiday season. It doesn’t have to be a big event or trip to visit your relatives. After all, extra days off can mean time to reboot and just be at home. If you’re not up for celebrating, connect with a close friend or two and just stay in with takeout and movies. Or book a weekend getaway to a spa with your daughter. Connect with people who value you and what you bring to this world. Homemade Marshmallows
The holiday season can be a time of joy, filled with warmth and good tidings. Many people look forward to this season for the opportunity to spend time with loved ones, but when you’re trying to navigate different family dynamics and changes in your own life, it can bring up a lot of emotions that make it hard to have fun. Here are a few strategies to help manage the hurdles associated with the holidays and make sure you’re taking care of you . SPEND HOLIDAYS WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE. Sometimes they’re our family members, and sometimes they’re not. You can have a holiday that leaves you filled up and happy — not drained and frustrated. Surround yourself with people who make you feel good. Creating a tradition around the people you want to spend time with and not feeling obligated to make it to every family gathering might be liberating. If you’d rather spend it with a group of your closest friends in a new location, give yourself permission to do that.
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ingredients
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3 packages unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup light corn syrup
Powdered sugar, to coat
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let sit while you make the syrup. 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water until the sugar dissolves. 3. Raise heat to high and bring syrup up to 240 F, using a candy thermometer to check for temperature. 4. With an electric whisk on low speed, slowly whisk syrup into gelatin mixture. Switch speed to high and whip for 15 minutes, until very thick. Fold in vanilla after whipping. 5. Dust a nonmetal baking dish with powdered sugar and spoon mixture into dish. Smooth mixture, top with more powdered sugar, and let stand uncovered overnight. 6. Cut into squares, decorate, and serve.
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