Chaletmomma

I was inspired by my friend Jessica Gordon Ryan of The Entertaining House to share my mother’s hot Crabmeat Dip recipe. Every Christmas Eve Rita filled our home with a ton of yummy hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Back then our celebration was a post dinner affair starting at 7:30pm. Since Daddy’s birthday was December 23rd we always had birthday cake in addition to cookies and other treats but, the star of the show was always this dip!

I’ve carried on Rita’s tradition - we focus on appetizers and desserts.

I know it’s done when its got a bit of dark on the top and it’s bubbling!

Enjoy! I hope your Hanukkah and Christmas prep is going well! Til next time I’ll see you over on the gram!

Hi Friends as we flip the calendar to December here is a list of some fun activities to enjoy over the next 29 days.

Buy a ticket for a Holiday House Tour - Winding through Warwick is one my late Mother In Law Marge was involved with for years. I have attended it and events hosted by local women’s clubs in my area. If there isn’t one in your area or within a not too far driving distance - why not organize a round robin with neighbors - decide which house will be the last stop and gather there for take away or go onto a local restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Drop by a local Holiday Bazaar - Morris County Farms

Visit a downtown to admire the Windows.

Participate in a Holiday Cookie Exchange.

Enjoy a drive and marvel at the Lights.

Gather family to tackle tasks together: Cards, Gift Wrapping and Baking.

Buy tickets for a theater or school - dress up and enjoy the Show.

Go Skating.

Some additional options are visiting a museum, grab tickets to a musical venue or sports team.

Wishing you the time to enjoy some holiday fun! Spending time together is the most important gift there is - OUR TIME! Til next time friends be well and I will see you over on Instagram!