On the Christmas morning


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I hope you are having the most beautiful Christmas time Reader, I won't take much of your time because Christmas is for family and that's actually why I'm sending you this email - here is to you how to make your Christmas morning even cozier:

♡ Make Nordic rice porridge for Christmas breakfast. Follow the fun Finnish tradition of hiding one almond in the porridge pot. The one who finds the almond in their portion has good luck for the following year!

♡ Cook some dark hot chocolate or velvety tahini hot chocolate to cozy up under a blanket to watch Christmas films (I know you will!). If hot chocolate is not your thing try these Nordic Glogg recipes (all nonalcoholic) to make a Nordic Christmas.

♡ Bake with your children some orange gingerbreads to enjoy the time together - and clean up together when you have flour on the floor : )

♡ Brew some Moroccan spiced coffee, or as my friend calls it "the Christmas coffee" for it contains lots of Christmas spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, as well. And by the way, it is a quick last-minute natural Christmas gift option to do with things from pantry items, if you still need some gifts under the Christmas tree.

Have a lovely natural and peaceful Christmas time. Until next year!

Every day makes a difference ♡

Sonja

PS. If you still need more handmade gift ideas on what you can make at home this post is your savior.

PPS. More Christmas inspiration you can find here.

Hi Sister, I'm Sonja

I’m a Nordic girl married to a Moroccan husband and mom to a curious little adventurer. After over a decade in fine dining, I left the busy restaurant life to embrace slower, more natural living. Now I help women simplify their routines with from-scratch recipes, natural wellness tips, and sustainable ways to create less waste and more contentment.

Let's connect ♡


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