Hi everyone! I hope you’re doing well! I know I sort of took a long break. Things have been very busy and hectic for me. I went to the doctor a couple of times and I’m moving. Me and my family celebrated my son’s 12th birthday today. I don’t know where exactly the time goes! I still remember when I took him home from the hospital like it was a few days ago.
Today I was featured as a guest columnist in What’s Up Weekly. This was a first for me so I was very excited about it. My editor asked me to write about homemade Christmas gift ideas. In case you’re still looking for a gift for a special someone, you can check out my column here. One of my favorite gift ideas was making coquito or Puerto Rican eggnog. I have yet to try it but I really want to. A friend of mine gave me her recipe so I wanted to share it with you.
Coquito (Puerto Rican eggnog)
(Serves six)
• 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed
milk
• 2 cups cream of coconut
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup white rum
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish
• Blender, glass pitcher or bottle
Directions:
Mix ingredients in blender until well mixed. Pour into a small glass or jar and garnish with cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. It can be served on the rocks if desired. More rum can be added, but the eggnog also tastes good without the alcohol for those under 21. Keep the drink covered in the fridge. Refrigerate for one hour and shake before serving.
Do you have any homemade gift ideas to share? Please feel free to leave them in the comments. Have a great day, everyone! I have a couple of upcoming guest posts, etc. in the next few days.
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Yes. Thank God for rent control. There’s no way I can afford to live here without it.
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Aww 😦 that’s terrible. We saw a lot of homeless people there. It’s just so so expensive there. It’s probably one of the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.
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There are more homeless people, many of them are senior citizens and there’s a newer population of younger people who look as if they’ve recently lost jobs and run out of money.
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Wow, that’s really sad.
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The housing shortage only gets worse. Yesterday I saw someone who seemed to have recently become homeless. He was using a laptop in front of a tent on Market Street.
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Aww thank you! Anything of San Francisco is beautiful. I love it there! If only it wasn’t so expensive!
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I’ll surprise you with a picture. 🙂
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Thank you Rob! I’m taking everything one day at a time. A photo from you would be a great Christmas gift! I’m going to make this egg nog this year.
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Happy Birthday to your son. It sounds like your feeling better. Don’t let the move stress you too much, it seems doubly stressful to move during the holidays. I give people photographs as gifts.
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Back in the 60s, in Scotland, we did not give gifts on Christmas day as it was a somber religious day. On New Year’s eve we had a small gift to celebrate the old Pagan festival. Your son will remember being with you this Christmas, making cookies and having fun in the snow. ❤️ Do you ever remember all the unnecessary gifts we get?
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What makes me feel better is thinking about Jesus rather than buying so many gifts. It sucks not having a job right now but I’m doing what I can ☺
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Oh, I am so pleased that you are feeling better this year. It is my bad time, too, but I am just a bit blank rather than low. Too many social things and work – need to relax.
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Oh… that’s really an uncomfortable time for moving. Boxes over Christmas and probably still on the New Year. I hope you find time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays anyway!
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Ha ha ha. I’m trying to get into the spirit too. I helped my son make a gingerbread house and I’ve been going to church. I usually get really depressed during this time but it isn’t as bad this year.
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I am ready for Christmas but haven’t quite got the spirit yet. Working late at a Christmas event tonight – maybe that will help? 😁
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I just love the taste!
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Thanks Erika 🙂 I’m supposed to move out on the 27th but it will either be a few days before or after.
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It does! I need to make it or get it from my friend. I’m determined to finally try it this year. Lol. Yea, I get it all in one month with my son’s birthday and Christmas. I used to have birthday parties for him. It usually had to be before or after Christmas, never the week of because people wouldn’t come. Are you ready for Christmas, Kerry?
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Cinnamon is the best! It’s supposed to help with stomachaches, cramps.
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We had a holiday last Friday and so it all went well organized and relaxed. I prepared a lot prior to that and skipped other things. I hope you are settled soon and can enjoy Christmas. Belated Happy Birthday to your son, Lisa!
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Moving is the worst especially during the holidays! Lol. I’m trying to get rid of as much stuff as I can. You can make this without the rum too.
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I don’t drink a lot of alcohol but eggnog is something I like and this one sounds special!! Hope you can get a rest soon. I moved last weekend… phew!!
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I do … I love cinammon!
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That sounds delicious, Lisa. Happy Birthday to your son – a Christmas birthday!
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Ohh I see! Not much of a cinnamon fan?
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You can get it… I’ve just not fancied It!
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Thanks Beth! 🤗❤I’m excited to try this one.
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I’m sure it is! Thank you for your comment.
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Really?? They sell it over here for Christmas at the grocery store/supermarket every year. This one has different ingredients. I haven’t tried this one yet.
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congrats and this sounds good )
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I’ve never tried eggnog before!
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So elegant and refreshing.
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