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Warm Holiday Beverages to Try this Season

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The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread some cheer in the office than by indulging in delightful warm beverages? Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, tea enthusiast, or hot chocolate devotee, there’s a festive drink waiting to be discovered. Join us on a journey through some cozy concoctions that will make your office space feel like a winter wonderland.

Peppermint Mocha Latte

Kick off the holiday season with a classic, the Peppermint Mocha Latte. This homemade version allows you to control the intensity of the peppermint and the richness of the chocolate, creating a personalized experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Ingredients:
1 cup of your choice of milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup of coffee or espresso
1/2 candy cane or 1 drop of peppermint extract
Toppings:
Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave safe mug, add milk, cocoa, and sugar. Heat until it just starts to boil.
  2. Stir in coffee and candy cane.
  3. When candy cane has melted serve with your toppings of choice and enjoy!

Cinnamon Spice Chai Tea

For those who prefer a spiced twist to their warm drinks, the Cinnamon Spice Chai Tea is a perfect choice. The blend of black tea, exotic spices, and a dash of cinnamon creates a comforting and aromatic experience.

Ingredients:
1 cup of milk of your choice
1 black tea bag
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions:

  1. Heat milk over medium-high heat, until it just starts to bubble. Add tea bag and wait for it to steep 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add in cinnamon, ginger, cloves and honey to and re-heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour into a mug, add a touch of cinnamon on top and serve!

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Combine the best of both worlds with a Gingerbread Hot Chocolate. This delightful fusion of gingerbread spices and velvety hot chocolate is a sweet treat for the taste buds. Discover this festive recipe and bring a bit of holiday magic to your office.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup milk of your choice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a microwave save mug and heat to a warm temperature.
  2. Serve with whipped cream!

Eggnog Latte

Embrace the traditional flavours of the season with an Eggnog Latte. The creamy and indulgent blend of espresso and eggnog is a holiday favourite. Try making it at home and savor the festive goodness.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of milk of your choice
1/2 cup eggnog
1/2 cup coffee or 1 servings of espresso
Whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Heat the milk and eggnog.
  2. Pour half of milk mixture in a mug and the remaining half with coffee. Stir.
  3. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle some chocolate sprinkles on top

As the winter chill sets in, these warm holiday beverages are sure to bring joy to your office space. Experiment with different recipes, share the love with your colleagues, and make this holiday season a memorable one. Cheers to good company and even better drinks!

Holiday Greeting Card Messages

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Stumped on writing that perfect holiday greeting?  Or just looking for some inspiration to expand your regular repertoire of holiday messages?  We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for something short & sweet or something with a little humour, we’ve got some options below to help you craft that perfect message!

Messages to business associates:

Simple & straightforward – Everyone at [company name] wants to wish you a Happy Holidays and prosperous New Year.

More personal – Looking back on this past year, we see just how lucky we are to have people like you supporting us. Thank you so much for helping to shape our business. Happy Holidays.

Humorous – During this holiday season we wish that your heart be full…and your inbox empty! 

Messages to employees and colleagues:

Simple & straightforward – To you and yours, we send wishes of a happy Holiday season. We are grateful to have you as part of our [company name] family.

More personal – Our business couldn’t be luckier to have quality team members like you on board. Thanks for your ongoing hard work and support.  Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Humorous – Happy holidays from the guy/girl who bothers you five days a week!

Messages to friends and family:

Simple & straightforward – May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter.

More personal – You always made the holidays a special time for me. Now, I hope you can feel my love and gratitude from far away. Sending you my warmest wishes and blessings.

Humorous – “It’s all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list.”  Let’s hope he wasn’t paying close attention to us this year! Thanks for being such a great friend, it’s been fun spending time with you over the year. Here’s to a fabulous new year!

We hope these suggestions have helped.  If you would like to create your own personalized greeting cards, head over to our online store for some Do-it-Yourself options.  There you’ll also find envelopes, labels and a variety of coloured pens to make your holiday greetings extra special!

How to Handle Awkward Office Holiday Party Moments

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Have you ever spilled a drink on someone while at a holiday party?

Perhaps you are at a table with someone who has drank a little too much?

This time of the year is filled with holiday festivities, including corporate dinners, dances, events which are meant to bring coworkers together and celebrate the start of a new year. However, these gatherings don’t always go as planned, and sometime accidents can happen. An interesting blog post from Accountemps gives a list of six awkward moments and ways on how to diffuse them at an office holiday party.

Christmas Party Moments

Going back to our original questions at the start of this post, the following could help:

Spilled a drink on a colleague? If you do spill a drink, immediately help them clean their clothing as much as possible. Also offer to pay for the shirt to be professionally cleaned or offer to purchase a replacement.

Trying to manage someone who has had a “bit” too much to drink? First and foremost, do not get caught up in the moment and join in on the behaviour. Pull them away if possible, offer water and be certain that the have safe transportation back to their residence.

For more tips and awkward moments feel free to follow the link to the original post and find out how to diffuse some of these situations. One thing is for certain: being respectful towards others and enjoying the evening festivities in a well behaved manner will ensure that you leave a strong impression with everyone you meet while having fun at the same time.

So go out there and enjoy the holiday celebrations. We wish you a peaceful holiday and prosperous new year, from all of us here at Office Plus:

Happy Holidays!