Today I'm hosting a giveaway that I think many of you will be interested in, Ecosystem journals. Most of you know that I'm a big fan of journals as I've shared before here and here. I use my journals to keep all my craft ideas in one place. I've found if I don't write an idea down, it's lost forever. So now, I have one for home and one that travels in my purse. One never knows where they'll find inspiration. 
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When I was first asked to write about traditions my mind was flooded with many fond memories. But, one memory in particular stood out , my Grandmother’s punch. I realize it might sound odd for punch to be a tradition but it really was. Every holiday I could depend on her punch to be set up on a lace covered card table. She would either make a fruit punch or a coffee punch ( the coffee was my favorite). It was always set out at least a half hour before the main meal started, sometimes even longer. The cups would be set out for everyone to help themselves to which I especially appreciated as a child. My cup would often be filled with more ice-cream than the actual beverage. And now, every time I see a punch bowl I can't help but think of happy holidays.Grace Episcopal Coffee Punch
serves 12
Ingredients:
8 cups prepared coffee
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups milk
4 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup whipping cream
nutmeg for dusting
Mix first four ingredients (coffee, sugar, vanilla, and milk) in a bowl and let chill. I like to put the bowl in the fridge to make the process go quicker.
When ready to serve, pour chilled coffee over ice cream.
Top with whip cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. If you want to add ice, I recommend making ice cubes out of coffee so the punch does not become diluted. Enjoy!
