SNAP! The greatest gift is being present

Whether it's Fa La La or Fa La Latkes, finding joy with family and friends is the best part of the holiday season.

As a caregiver, celebrating with your patient or loved one is an opportunity for visitors to stop by. This isn't the time to be overwhelmed. Space out the company and limit the time.

It's a great time to bring out all the cookies and cakes you've been de-stress baking. If you're lucky, Someone will drop by with a treat for you!

My husband and I both appreciated it when friends asked if they could stop by, like when Sandy and Floyd brought over her famous chocolate chip cake. Because we weren’t going out, their visit was a welcome change of pace.

Be together. Lend a hand. Spread good cheer.

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Chocolate Chip Cake

1 Cup Sour Cream 2 Cups Flour

1 Stick Butter 1 tsp Baking Soda

1 C Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder

2 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla

¼ C Brown Sugar a little cinnamon

In a small bowl combine chocolate chips, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Cream sour cream, butter, sugar, and eggs.

Blend in dry ingredients, mix into sour cream mixture.

Add vanilla, beat well.

In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Pour half the batter into a greased Bundt pan.

Sprinkle half the chocolate chips over the batter.

Add the rest of the batter.

Top with the rest of the chocolate chips.

Bake for 40 – 45 minutes.