As we grow nearer and nearer to Christmas, I hope this week’s jolly episode brings you a burst of joy as you shop, wrap, bake, or hustle to get whatever checked off your Christmas list this week! In part 1, you’ll hear from some of my favorite elves (BFFs) on some fabulously easy and delicious Christmas app & cocktail recipes as well as some insider tricks for parents reeling in the face of two more weeks of elf on the shelf. 
 
In part 2, I get to chat with Santa himself!!! We get a little insight on his health journey over the past year (don’t worry, he hasn’t given up cookies, and neither should you!), how he and Mrs. Claus celebrate Christmas, and more.
 
I hope this festive episode brings you a little lightness and joy this week as we continue the advent and Christmas season! 

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Elves’ fav recipes:
Emily’s easy bacon crackers: https://www.aforkstale.com/easy-bacon-cracker-recipe/
Emily’s Boursin, prosciutto crostinis: https://www.hungryhooker.com/new-recipes/cheesy-crostini-bites-84maf
Madison’s homemade shortbread: https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/stem-ginger-shortbread/
Ryba fudge & treats: https://ryba.com
 
Rahaf’s spicy sweet potato bites (serves 4):
2 sweet potatoes, cut into rounds and then halved
Your favorite chili oil (recipe discussed in episode)
 
Toss in salt, pepper and chili oil
Roast at 425 for 15 minutes or until soft 
 
Relish topping (chopped by hand or in food processor):
1/4 cup pistachios, almonds or walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup figs or dates, chopped
 zest of 2 limes
1/8 cup olive oil
1 bunch of mint, roughly chopped
salt to taste
 
Put on top of sweet potatoes and enjoy.
 
Elf on the shelf creative tips:
https://creativelykaty.com/products/elf-on-shelfs-journey-to-the-manger-2023?_pos=1&_sid=fc9e9840f&_ss=r