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Past, Future, and PRESENTS!

January 3, 2009
by Chocolate-Covered Katie

Yes, the most important aspects of Christmas are God and being with family. But I’d be lying through my chocolate-covered teeth if I told you I didn’t get excited about presents!

I loved every single one of my presents this year, but on the blog I’ll highlight some that are related to veganism:

The first present was definitely one of my favorites, due to the thought behind it. It came from my very dear friend, Evey, and it was the first present I’ve ever received from a blogger friend!

A few weeks ago, I didn’t think it was possible for Evey (Vegan Nurse) to get any sweeter. But after receiving the above package from her, I stand corrected; Evey’s even MORE caring that I’d originally thought! Thank you so much, Evey, for brightening my Christmas with vegan chocolates, and, even more importantly, with your kindness and friendship!

The second present– also a favorite– is from another dear friend… who hasn’t always been a dear friend! As a little kid, I would never have said my sister was my friend. But now? Now she is one of the most amazing girls I’m privileged to know. Below is one of her presents to me (an apron from Anthropologie).

As for the third present—this was a gift from me, to my wonderful mommy (who has a santa collection). It’s Mr. Potato Head Santa! Mr. Potato said that I could feature him in this post because hey, he IS a vegetable, after all!

Look at the cute scottie gift bag :o ). I love how, at Christmastime, there’s an abundance of scottie-themed merchandise available– towels, ornaments, plates, pajamas, etc.

Sadly, I’ve yet to see any Henry-themed items.

41 Comments leave one →
  1. sweetpotato permalink
    January 3, 2009 11:34 pm

    Fabulous gifts!!

  2. Emma the Eco-Princess! permalink
    January 3, 2009 11:44 pm

    Aww what lovely presents! I got some really lovely stuff this year too, including some Scottie pyjamas which funnily enough I’m wearing right now! =)

  3. Megan permalink
    January 3, 2009 11:47 pm

    haha oh yay, such a great Christmas!

    lo0o0ove the look of those chocolates :)

  4. Eddie G permalink
    January 3, 2009 11:54 pm

    Cool…I love that Mr. Potato Head!

  5. Green Eyes, Green Heart permalink
    January 4, 2009 12:09 am

    A present from me to Henry: a kiss!! :)

  6. Amira permalink
    January 4, 2009 12:13 am

    he he he love the mr potato head so cute, glad you loved all your pressies hope your new year is great

  7. carolinebee permalink
    January 4, 2009 12:14 am

    so cuute, I loove giving great gifts to family members!

  8. Reeni permalink
    January 4, 2009 1:12 am

    I want a Mr. Potato head Santa! So cute, and the apron, too!

  9. shelby permalink
    January 4, 2009 1:44 am

    Adorable Apron!

    Love the gifts =)

  10. *Andrea* permalink
    January 4, 2009 1:44 am

    i love fun gifts like the ones you got! the apron is super cute on you!! henry prob got something special? my friend has a stocking for her puppy haha

  11. Meg permalink
    January 4, 2009 2:27 am

    You sure did get some amazing presents! How did you like this weather we had today?

  12. Kiki permalink
    January 4, 2009 2:51 am

    Yay, what great presents! I love scottie dogs!

  13. ttfn300 permalink
    January 4, 2009 3:04 am

    aw, bloggers are awesome!!

    great apron from your sis, too :)

  14. Nutritious is Delicious permalink
    January 4, 2009 3:05 am

    I love scotties because they look so much like schnauzers! :)

    Cute apron!

  15. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) permalink
    January 4, 2009 6:00 am

    Kudos to Evie – so thoughtful. You got some great gifts. I love anything from Anthropologie!

  16. ChickPea permalink
    January 4, 2009 6:38 am

    Haha! I got the exact same apron for Christmas from my mom! I will now think of you every time I wear it:)

  17. IMALITTLEDUMBBABYGIRL permalink
    January 4, 2009 7:27 am

    gorgeous face but you are waaayyy too skinny. EAT BABY EAT

  18. Mihl permalink
    January 4, 2009 9:32 am

    I am sure that apron will look good on you! Those are fantastic gifts. And by the way – Happy New Year!

  19. January 4, 2009 9:49 am

    Those gifts are so adorable! I particularly love the scottie bag and Santa Potatohead!

  20. shellyfish permalink
    January 4, 2009 10:07 am

    Wow! What better gift for a CCV than chocolate?! I love happy mail!
    Now, I am having major Potato Head envy!! I bought a basic one for Guppy when I was in the US last summer, but a Santa Head? That is the coolest!

  21. Lauren permalink
    January 4, 2009 2:03 pm

    Great Gifts! I Love that apron!! :)

  22. Burp~! permalink
    January 4, 2009 2:33 pm

    lol! you got a mr. potato head? that’s just freaking awesome!! great presents, lucky girl~

  23. foodfashionfun permalink
    January 4, 2009 3:00 pm

    I love teh gifts!!! The apron is SO cute! And vegan chocolate? YUMMY!
    Oh and you should definitelu pull an all nighter sometime, they are so much fun. Just the thought that you actually did it is awesome, haha

  24. Ricki permalink
    January 4, 2009 5:28 pm

    Fabulous presents! That chocolate looks heavenly. And I’m sure Henry will acquire his own line of merchandise soon enough–after all, he’s become famous on your blog!

  25. aTxVegn permalink
    January 4, 2009 5:58 pm

    You had a great Christmas. I love that apron!

  26. Leading Lady Lis permalink
    January 4, 2009 7:02 pm

    oh my goodness, Henry is just TOO adorable- those facial expressions! I swear dogs have just as much personality as humans.

    I just did a post about green smoothies that reminded me about your spinach smoothie you made a while ago. Check it out!

    Love Always,
    Leading Lady Lis

    leadingladylis.blogspot.com

  27. Jessie permalink
    January 4, 2009 9:15 pm

    Ooh, I love the apron!

  28. Bethany permalink
    January 4, 2009 9:34 pm

    the presents are all so awesome. mmmm… chocolate :)

    that’s so cool that your dad wears a santa hat. he looks really happy. and so does henry despite his lack of merchandise.

  29. laci permalink
    January 4, 2009 9:43 pm

    Ha ha that Mr. Potato heal santa’ a good one! Great presants! Happy belated christmas! =)

  30. lighterportions permalink
    January 4, 2009 10:22 pm

    Love the gifts, all of them. But most especially the Potato Head! How awesome is that :P

  31. Lauren permalink
    January 5, 2009 12:31 am

    i lovvve your apron! its so cute :)
    i got a question for ya though.. i recently found agar agar flakes (!!!) and so i tried out your chocolate pudding recipe..put it in the fridge last night, and tonight i took it out..and put it in the blender and it is not a pudding consistency AT ALL. haha i’m not sure what i did wrong, any tips? i thought i followed your recipe to a t…
    thanks doll!

  32. Aimee permalink
    January 5, 2009 1:33 am

    Sophie got so many presents. Even my mom and mother-in-law sent her doggie presents!! So I feel for Henry ;)

  33. River permalink
    January 5, 2009 3:15 am

    Aww, Henry! I have a belly rub with his name written all over it!

    Mr. Potato Head Santa! I love it, and all your presents!

    By the way, you are the only person I know that can have such a beautiful smile with chocolate-covered teeth! :)

  34. I ♥ puggies permalink
    January 5, 2009 12:44 pm

    Your presents are so fun! I love Mr. Potato heads.

  35. fitforfree permalink
    January 5, 2009 3:07 pm

    mmmm CHOCOLATE! love the apron too!

  36. Brooke permalink
    January 5, 2009 5:36 pm

    vegan chocolates and a cute apron! i love all of your fun gifts :) poor henry! he must feel so left out!

  37. Jen aka Jewbacca permalink
    January 5, 2009 5:45 pm

    yay for vegan chocolate and sharing the holidays with loved ones. and even awesomer-(is that a word?) is your holistic veganness. to me being vegan goes way beyond what i’m eating these days, it’s about tikkun olam-(hebrew commandment to heal the world).

  38. Joanna permalink
    January 5, 2009 7:00 pm

    you can never have enough aprons!!! i collect them, but usually end up cooking in my bathrobe haha which of course, i have an abundance of those too

  39. vegannurse permalink
    January 5, 2009 7:01 pm

    Wow, those chocolates do look good, haha.. and I’m so glad you liked them! :-)

    You totally deserved them for being such a dear friend of mine!

    That apron is so cute! Love it! As well as that cute potato head!

  40. ChocolateCoveredVegan permalink
    January 5, 2009 9:38 pm

    Andrea– Yup, Henry definitely has his own stocking too. He and Molly each received a bone that is bigger than their own heads. And the other day, I walked in the room to find Henry with BOTh bones!

    Laci– Thanks for the Christmas wishes! And Happy Belated Christmas to you as well :o )

  41. Kiersten permalink
    January 6, 2009 1:59 am

    what a cute apron!

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