Ep 163 A Legacy of Christ-Centered Christmas Traditions with Mitzi Neeley

Mitzi Neeley is no stranger to leaving a Christ-centered legacy. She began her blog, Peacefully Imperfect, in 2014 and has gone on to write and create many publications that put Christ at the center of her life. She and her "Sweet Man" as she calls her husband, have been married 41 years and she just recently half-retired from working for the Texas Board of Education. All proceeds from her books and ministry go to help girls further their education beyond high school, a non-profit called Girls Aloud. 

Some Mitzi gems:

I'm not a drama-girl. I don't waste anytime on that.

I want people to see that no matter what, I'm relying on God.

Give what you can in a spirit of giving.

We got three gifts at Christmas to represent the three wise men--it was good practice to narrow things down!

Today we cover what traditions to do this Christmas that:

• Reflect God's glory
• Help our families focus on Jesus
• Develop community, and
• Display Christ to non-believers

 

Mitzi is giving away a copy of her brand new journal, Zizi's Kitchen.

Comment on blog, fb or instagram to be entered! And Merry Christmas!

Check out all of Mitzi's beautiful resources:

ZiZi's Kitchen Magazine - https://amzn.to/3iwqV8I

ZiZi's Kitchen Cookbook (hardcover) - https://amzn.to/3H3qpJE

A Thankful Heart: 30 Days to the Grateful Life - https://amzn.to/3P0MIkX

Dwell in the Psalms - https://amzn.to/3VGxV11

JOY for Everyday Life - https://amzn.to/3Fj1lg8

 

ZiZi's Kitchen is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zizis_kitchen_mitzi/

 

 

Confetti Cheese Ball Recipe—don't you love the Christmas tortilla chips addition?

Confetti Cheese Ball 

 

Serves: 10 to 12 Prep: 15 minutes Chill: 30 minutes/2 hours

 

Ingredients: 

 

2 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 package/jar of dried beef, chopped 

4 green onions, chopped with stems included

¼ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. Liquid Smoke

¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce 

2 handfuls corn/tortilla chips

Crackers to serve 

 

Directions: 

 

1. In a medium bowl, combine together the cream cheese, beef, onions, garlic powder, Liquid Smoke, and Worcestershire sauce. 

2. Form in to a ball with your hands, put on a sheet of wax paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 

3. Crush corn/tortilla chips in a resealable bag. Place cheese ball in the bag of crushed chips and roll to coat or use your hands to help coat the cheese ball. 

4. Place cheese ball on a decorative or festive plate and serve with a variety of crackers. 

 

Zizi says: This delicious cheese ball is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and we munch on it while finishing the main course for lunch. It’s super easy to make and put together. If I’m on a tight schedule I’ve been known to chill it in the freezer before rolling in the chip coating and then it can chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. It can be rolled in regular tortilla chips for everyday gatherings, but the red/green add so much color for the holiday season--hence the name confetti cheese ball.