Doesn’t that picture just make your want to get to the kitchen and whip up a batch? Here’s a great recipe from Betty Crocker.

Oatmeal-Cranberry-Sour Cream Bars

• 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

We all know that scents are a personal thing. What I love, you may hate, and vice versa. But please try this scent. I am not into heavy scents, much less patchouli oil! I am a girl of the 70’s, and I had enough patchouli oil to last a lifetime. However, the Caress Scarlet Blossom Body Wash is a nice winter fragrance, without being too strong for me! I love lathering up with this scent in the morning. Makes me feel so clean and glamorous!

From Caress:

Looking to take sophistication to another level? Caress^® Scarlet Blossom™ beautifully blends the scents of exquisite red lychee and intoxicating patchouli oil to create this most enchanting elixir. Using our unique Silky Fragrance Infusion™, we’ll take your body to smooth and splendid new heights with an alluring mélange of multilayered fragrances and luxurious moisturizers.

Sounds fancy, huh? And all that in a big 18-ounce bottle for around $6 at your local supermarket.

I know it’s December, and you are hoping I would review a beauty palette, but I did that last year, and they are everywhere. This, however, would make a great stocking stuffer!

If you want to give a one of a kind, personalized gift for someone, look no further than etsy.com.

You can get this elegant, laser engraved crystal ornament from MRC Wood Products for $14.

This adorable ornament for a grandparent (they make family ornaments too) for $12 from Casual Tee Company.

I love this burlap-embroidered ornament from Burlap and Blue – $17.

So if you are looking for a family ornament, new home ornament, ornaments for various occupations or sports, newlywed, etc., etc., etc., it’s always one stop shopping at etsy.com.

And then there are the personalized stockings. Be still my heart. Whether you have stockings that you need to replace, or you are ready to start your family stockings, there are thousands to choose from!

The knitted stockings from Eugenie2 can be yours for $37 each.

Gorgeous needlepoint stocking for $35 also from Eugenia2. I obviously love Eugenia2 because I literally looked through pages and pages of stockings before picking out my favorites. I was surprised when I looked at seller information to see I picked two from the same seller!

I’ve noticed burlap is very big this year, and love these burlap stockings for $25 from Scrub Heaven.

I hope these few ornaments and stockings give you some ideas as to what you can have made for yourself or as gifts.

Trust me, personalized gifts are always well received.

Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but I purchased several of these Black Faux Leather Multi-Charging Stations for Christmas gifts.

Under $35, perfect for families (such as mine) with multiple smartphones and tablets that need to charge. Puts it all in one neat organized place. Swoon.

It also comes in Bamboo and White Leatherette

I love hiding all those cords!!! Maybe someone will get one for me too!