Do you ever have one of those days when everything piles up, and it all feels like it’s just too much?
Follow along as see what gets us through a challenging day at the sanctuary.
The Crunchy Cafe
Welcome to the Crunchy Café – the only place in town that serves everything crunch.
4.8/5 stars (16 reviews)
Cle Elum, WA
Winter hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm PT
Grab your favorite crunch, have a seat, and turn up the volume.
The Musician Next Door
Have you ever lived next door to a musician?
Depending on your point-of-view (just ask Willy B’s neighbors) it can either be a blessing or a curse.
For your listening pleasure, in today’s video, Willy B will share some of his greatest hits.
Negra’s Night Bag Recipe
‘Twas nine days before Christmas and all through the sanctuary not a creature was stirring except . . . Burrito.
The socks were hung on the firehose with care, in hope that fun treats would soon be there.
The chimps were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of night bags danced in their heads.
Especially Negra. She loves night bags, which are a post-dinner treat. The evening wouldn’t be the same without them.
Negra loves night bags so much, she wanted to share her night bag recipe with you for the holidays.
Recipe for night bags
Ingredients: popcorn, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, raisins, sunflower seeds, dried fruit (oranges, apples, pears, strawberries)
Supplies: small brown bags
Directions: mix the ingredients together in a bowl. Scoop about ½ cup of mix into a small brown bag and roll it up tight. Serve before bedtime or anytime.
Optional: decorate and personalize the bags before filling with mix. Here are some examples:
You can make up your own night bag mix with your favorite treats (chocolate, peppermints, marshmallows, pretzels, etc.). Don’t forget, it’s perfect for the neighborhood holiday night bag exchange.
Happy holidays!
Negra
P.S. If you’d like to help fill night bags, we are always in need of more sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and raisins – please see our Amazon wish list. Thank you from all of us!
Bonus photos:
Willy B enjoying a night bag.
Honey B snacking on pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and raisins from her night bag.
Gordo keeping his night bag in a safe place.
Lounge: To Lie, Sit, or Stand in a Lazy Way
Everyone has their favorite way of lounging. Here are a few ways we lounge around the sanctuary. Which style of lounging do you prefer?
Being Friends with Foxie
Being friends with Foxie means being friends with her dolls. To be accepted into their clique takes time, patience, and trust. You know you’ve entered her realm when she blows raspberries to get your attention, hands over a doll, and a whole new wonderful world of imagination is graciously placed before you. Now the fun begins!
Good Night, Sanctuary
The day is done, the sun is gone, and it’s almost Jamieween! So, it’s time to say, “Good night, friends.”
Good night, Jamie.
Good night, Rayne.
Good night, Negra.
Good night, Betsy.
Good night, Foxie.
Good night, BK (Barn Kitty).
Good night, Honey B.
Good night, Annie.
Good night, Sanctuary.
