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As busy as Decembers always are, each year I make it a priority to schedule in some girl friend time.\u00a0 This year I am hosting a teeny little coffee get-together for a few of my gal pals.\u00a0 By having a morning activity, we all will still have time to go about our day and do what we need to do.\u00a0 I plan to make it simple by just serving coffee along with some special creamers by International Delight\u00ae and some of my minty double chocolate chip cookies.<\/p>\n

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Now, in order to have some free time on the schedule, I have been doing these time-saving steps that make the fun times possible.\u00a0 These are the things that have put some more time into my December.<\/p>\n

Time-Saving Tips<\/h2>\n

– I make sure to start my mornings out with a nice cup of coffee enhanced with International Delight\u00ae creamer.\u00a0 Chocolate Hazelnut and Peppermint Mocha are two of my favorite flavors and aromas this time of year, and starting each winter morning with a splash of seasonal cheer gives me the boost I need.\u00a0 All I have to do is open the top and pour it in, and just like that my morning cup has taken on a whole new flavor.<\/p>\n

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And by the way, I purchased my creamers at Walmart<\/a> in the dairy section.<\/p>\n

– I have been using a shopping service to do the grocery shopping, and I make sure there are some special things on my list like International Delight\u00ae creamers.\u00a0 It’s amazing how much time not going to the grocery frees up in a busy schedule.\u00a0 I select the items online from my local store, and my groceries are delivered to my door by a carrier.<\/p>\n

– I did my holiday shopping early.\u00a0 I made sure the family got their wish lists to me early in November so that I could do the gift buying before the stores got too busy and while the items were still in stock.<\/p>\n

– I wrap the gifts as soon as they come into the house.\u00a0 It’s easier for me to devote a few minutes to wrapping things then waiting till they pile up and then devote hours to it.<\/p>\n

– If I see that things are getting too crazy, I might pass on a tradition or two.\u00a0 For instance, I don’t write notes in my holiday cards every year.\u00a0 That in itself is a time saver.<\/p>\n

– I set aside a day to do serious cleaning like window washing, cleaning out kitchen cabinets, cleaning the fridge and oven, polishing the silver, etc.\u00a0 Then the rest of the month I can give the house a quick cleaning each week and know it’s good.<\/p>\n

– I am baking less goodies this year.\u00a0 My all-time favorite cookie is the double chocolate chip cookie.\u00a0 Men and women love them; they freeze well so I can make them ahead; they are delicious and festive; and I’m sharing the recipe with you today.\u00a0 I will also make my mother’s peanut butter fudge. That’s it!\u00a0 There will be just two sweet treats for our household this season.<\/p>\n

– I give myself permission to forego a tradition if I just don’t have time for it or don’t want to do it.\u00a0 Now is not the time to walk around with a guilty conscience because I didn’t do something.\u00a0 These simple steps add up to give me the time to do some fun things like hang out with the girls, drink some coffee, eat some cookies, and enjoy each other.<\/p>\n

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That brings me to my coffee gathering.\u00a0 This small affair is a great way to create some memories.\u00a0 Having holiday music in the background, using festive holiday mugs, some silver, and special napkins will help elevate this simple get-together and set the mood.<\/p>\n

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I am making my double chocolate chip cookies with a minty glaze and serving them along with coffee and my favorite creamers – International Delight\u00ae Peppermint Mocha creamer (always on the nice list) and International Delight\u00ae Chocolate Hazelnut creamer (the ultimate holiday must-have).<\/p>\n

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The Recipe<\/h2>\n

Here’s the recipe for those delicious cookies that I have elevated with the addition of a glaze using the International Delight\u00ae Peppermint Mocha as the flavorful liquid.<\/p>\n

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