As we near the close of December, this is a wonderful time to pause, reflect, and delight in the beauty of this season.

Take a moment to welcome hope.  Hope for the moments yet to come,  the joy of gathering with loved ones and the promise of a fresh new year.

During this next week, take a moment each day to consider, reflect and journal using these two questions as prompts:

1.  What has brought you hope this year?

2.  What are you hopeful for in the next?

Write your thoughts down.  Feel free to share it with a friend or hold it in your heart.

I would love to hear your thoughts if you are open to sharing as you consider those two questions.

Please share here!

To sweeten this reflective moment, here’s an easy 3-ingredient holiday treat that is simple, festive, and a joy to make!

Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

Ingredients:

• Pretzel rods (or mini pretzels)
• Chocolate chips - (options - Dairy-free, Semi-sweet dark, milk chocolate or white chocolate) 
• Crushed candy canes or festive sprinkles

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler.
2. Dip the pretzels halfway into the melted chocolate
3. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes or sprinkles.
4. Set each on parchment paper until the chocolate hardens.

Enjoy it with a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

It is also a tasty treat to share with your family or friends! 

Love and blessings,

Coach Angela Schmidt