So on one of my favorite forums, V7n I stated that my mood was “Tired and Overwhelmed.”  I’m sure most of you can relate around the holidays.  I was trying to complete a pretty big project, get all of my holiday shopping done, and get ready for my oldest son’s Winter Party (as I’m room parent for his class).  Well in response to my post, I received a great message from one of my online v7n friends.  He stated when he becomes overwhelmed and tired, his wonderful wife makes him hot chocolate with a melted peppermint stick. And, he gave me a big hint to use the big fat sugar peppermint sticks…not the thin ones.

The next day my husband and I were on a little day trip with the kiddos.  We made our regular stop at the Cracker Barrel in Tyler, Texas.  The kids love to choose a candy (this is their reward for being good in the car).  Guess what!!  There on the counter was a big bag of those peppermint sticks! 

Fast forward a few hours…I came home and immediately popped in my mug of water in the microwave.  I added the cocoa and stirred in 1 big fat peppermint stick.  YUMMMMMYYY!  Thank you Chris! 

I highly recommend this little treat for the tired and overwhelmed body and soul!