New twist on my resolutions

As December draws to a close, many of us are hastily composing New Year's Resolutions.  I know I make them every year.  Mine used to be the same old clichés: Go to the gym every day, cut back on calories... 

And there's nothing wrong with these old resolutions.  Many of us could stand to exercise more often or get rid of some bad habits.  But there's more to life than a drive for physical improvement.

That's why I've recently begun putting a new twist on my resolutions.  I've found carrying out these new resolutions so much more fulfilling that I thought it might be worth sharing some of them with others.  Here are a few of my personal favorites:

• Spend more quality time with your family.
• Make sure your loved ones know how much you love them.
• Share a kindness with passing strangers.
• Make an effort to appreciate everyone for who they are.
• Be slower to anger, and more thoughtful in your responses.
• Try some fun new activity.
• Whenever you see the opportunity, do something to make the world a little better and more joyful than it was a moment before.

These resolutions won't cost you a thing, might take less effort than the usual ones, and will almost certainly leave you and those around you feeling happier!

 

Christmas Snack Mix

That wonderful Season of Christmas is upon us once again! Doesn't it seem like we just put away the dishes from Thanksgiving? Maybe you're already busy with the preparations...pulling out old family recipes, getting the decorations from the attic, or making that all-important list and checking it twice, so I won't keep you. I just wanted to be among the first to wish you and your family the happiest of Holiday Greetings.

I've included one of my family's favorite recipes for your enjoyment. One is irresistibly delicious; the other brings the delightful scents of the season into your home. I hope they'll become your favorites, too!

Sincerely,

Alan

Christmas Snack Mix

1 jar dry roasted peanuts
2 bags red and green candy coated chocolate candies
2 bags red and green candy coated chocolate covered peanuts
1 bag chocolate covered peanuts
1 jar wheat germ nuts snack

Toss all ingredients together and serve or store. This festive mix also makes the perfect gift when layered in decorative containers.

Football Night In America

The 2013 Super Bowl will be here on February 3, but CENTURY 21 Real Estate is starting to get engaged early and scoring big this Sunday! Our brand will be advertising on NBC with a 30-second commercial during NBC's "Football Night In America." This is a nationally-televised, primetime, network program. So our commercial will receive tremendous viewership in homes across the nation. Check it out this Sunday between 7:30-8:00pm (EST). Look for the C21 agent to be front and center this Sunday night!

Super Bowl 2013

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm sending my warmest thoughts and 

friendliest wishes for a very happy Thanksgiving!

To help you and your family celebrate your Thanksgiving, I've enclosed a delicious recipe for sweet potato pie.

Sweet Potato Pie
Makes one 9" pie

Ingredients:

• 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Preparation:

• Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done.
• Run cold water over the sweet potato and remove the skin.
• Break apart sweet potato in a bowl.
• Add butter, and mix well with mixer.
• Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
• Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
• Bake at 350° F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a soufflé, and then will sink down as it cools.  

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