Family Tradition

Sending and receiving Christmas cards is a huge part of our holiday season. This is one old-fashioned tradition that I hope is never replaced with a digital or more updated version. There’s just something about going to the mailbox in December in anticipation of a few photo cards from old friends–it’s as good as “Oh Holy Night” by Johnny Mathis!

Every year I place a few cards in the Best of the Season category. Needless to say, John & Mallory’s card featuring Lucy and Jane won this year. (For the record, their Christmas card featuring Jane has won for the previous two years as well.) Those precious faces . . . so thankful and so very blessed.

Wishing everyone happiness & love in 2014.

Happy New Year to All!

Vera

Holiday Cone Craft

What you need:
Solo water cooler cones, Paint, Markers, Cotton Balls, Sequins, Yarn, Glitter & Glue

What you do:
This craft is pretty much a creative free-for-all. It’s good to go in with a bit of a plan so you can paint the cones and then let them dry. Red is great for Santa and green makes a great Christmas tree but your imagination is the limit! Once the paint is dry, it’s time to decorate!

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Who Needs Sugar Plums?

For me, Christmas memories are centered around the special treats and crafts that were a part of our family tradition. As a former home economics teacher, I so enjoy working with young students, especially in the kitchen. I most cherish the holiday classes where, at VeryVera School, we make VeryVera memories for Christmas.

There is truly nothing more sentimental during the Holidays than the aroma of fresh Pluck It Cake and the sweet taste of homemade Christmas cookies. Making these desserts, as well as other crafts and treats this past Saturday, had every child eager to learn more and bake more. Honestly, who needs sugar plums, when you have VeryVera?

The VeryVera School’s 2013 Classes

VeryVera Enterprises announces the VeryVera School’s 2013 Classes. Join us for Fall + Holiday children’s classes: 

cooking, crafts, etiquette, manners, & bundles of fun!

 

Halloween Treats

Sat., Oct. 19, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, ages 8 – 14 ($50)

 

Thanksgiving Celebrations

Sat., Nov. 16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, ages 8 – 14 ($50)

 

Christmas

Sat., Dec. 7, 9:00 am – noon, (NEW) ages 6 & 7 ($40)

Sat., Dec. 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, ages 8 – 14 ($50)

 

The Nutcracker Tea

Sat., Dec. 21. For children who have attended 2 years of VeryVera School. Limited to 20 children. ($75)

9:00 am – 1:00 pm, cooking class

2:00 – 3:30 pm, tea (includes one adult per student)

 

Sign up for 3 classes and receive a $25 discount! 

Register today by emailing Vera at vera@veryvera.com.

 

New site: The Cottage, 2708 Wheeler Road 

Behind the old Wife Saver on Highland Avenue. Parking available in that lot. 

 

A True Christmas Miracle

Tis the season of giving to family, friends, and most importantly, to heroes in the military who keep us safe.

One of our favorite customers Jeff Annis, along with other members of his Advanced Services/ Bug Stopper team, sent a dozen large pound cakes to Camp Leatherneck, a Marine Camp in Afghanistan where three of his former bug stoppers are stationed. This camp is on the front lines, and he knew that they would see to the proper delivery of the cakes.

The email below is from Alicia, a former Bug Stopper, concerning the cakes and their delivery:

“Jeff,

I wanted to personally thank you for the cakes and I am grateful I got to be a part in delivering them to our Soldiers. Playing Santa was the best gift that my co-workers and I could receive.

Tommy, my co-workers, and I discussed which Units should receive the cakes, and decided we would like the Troops who are on the front lines and running missions constantly to have them. I believe we made the right choices. The amazement on their faces that they were thought of touched us all. I wish I could have gotten a picture of their initial reactions–they were priceless.

Although I was unable to get pictures of all the groups we delivered to, I hope you’ll enjoy the smiles of the ones I did get.

Once again, Thank You! Wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

Respectfully,

Alicia”

I am thankful for Alicia, Tommy, and all the troops who protect us; for loyal, thoughtful customers like Jeff who support our Treats for Troops Program, and for all who have sent a treat to a troop or a VeryVera cake to someone who needed some holiday cheer. This is what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Vera’s Gift to You!

In my household, Carrot Cake is a tradition during the Holidays, and a favorite all year. Ours is oh-so moist and loaded with carrots, pecans, pineapple, and coconut and enveloped with a smooth cream cheese icing and a crown of Georgia Pecans.

My staff and I invite you to experience our VeryVera Carrot Cake–the cake that prevailed in battle against Food Network star Bobby Flay. We are knocking $10 off the price tag so you can enjoy this traditional holiday favorite for Christmas. Remember, if you place your Carrot Cake order by 1:00 pm on December 19, then you will receive it just in time for Christmas!

Here’s to a VeryVera Holiday! Cheers!