tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72893543902245708482011-12-19T19:59:55.907-06:00It's all about Christmas here, recipes, family, food, traditions, crafts, friends, and celebrations!Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comBlogger1321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-42297845090051357352011-12-16T00:54:00.001-06:002011-12-16T00:55:45.283-06:00

Free Gooseberry Patch Christmas with Family & Friends Cookbook Kindle Edition If you are a Kindle or Nook user, go and check this out!  Woo hoo! Related articlesFree~ Christmas with Family & Friends by Gooseberry Patch (cozycakescottage.com)

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Truman Wilson   Our dogs get stockings and gifts at Christmas.  Wilson loves to play and so he really appreciates toys.  If Truman is sitting close to me, that's his gift!   This year I am making homemade dog treats.  I think the boys will really love them! Homemade Dog Treats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup brewer's yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1/

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Last night I hosted a soup supper for the office staff.  I wanted a holiday look, but with a lot of practicality to it as we were actually going to eat at the table, converse at the table and serve food from the table. This is what I did: Each place setting was on a charger.  These chargers are from Pier One, from about three years ago.  The white plates are World Market.  The napkins are

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There are more new Christmas albums on the market than I have seen in years!  Here are some of my favorites.  If you are in the market for holiday music, check these out! This Justin Bieber album has everything you want in a pop holiday album.  It is upbeat, fun and filled with duets with people like Mariah Carey.  The best part?  Part of the proceeds go to charity. I love Carole King, and this

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Nutella Cookies 1 c Nutella 1/2 c sugar 1 c flour 1 T milk 1 egg Preheat oven to 350. Mix ingredients together well.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet (spray with Pam).  With the bottom of a glass, press until flat.  Bake at 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes.  Cool on cookie sheet for one minute before removing. Strawberry Angels 1 angel food cake mix 3/4 c sugar free

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What is it about December first that makes it Christmas?  Is it that we just have 24 days until Christmas?  Is that all the weekends will be filled with holiday fun?  Whatever it is, I am thrilled that December is here! We are in the throes of decorating the house.  I always do something different each year with the things I already own.  I like mixing it up!  This year we have a wreath on the

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Do you participate in or host a cookie swap?  (Let my ADD take over for a bit... there are the most delightful Christmas songs being played on TV, I am so ready!)  My nieces, sister in law and daughter try to do one every Thanksgiving but now that one of my niece's lives in Nebraska and my daughter in Indiana, it hasn't been an annual event. So it was quite the surprise to find that my

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Kitchen tree circa 2000 Do any of you have Christmas traditions that start on Thanksgiving? Debbie posted that her family turns on their outdoor lights on Thanksgiving night to welcome in the holiday season! I love that! On my side of the family we will take our family Christmas card photo. My mom sends out photo cards to her friends. We love seeing how we have changed over the past ears.

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I am always on the look out for a cute gift for our neighbors.  I scored a set of Mason jars this summer and I think I am going to make this wonderful snack mix to put in them, tie them up with ribbon and a cute label.  I found this recipe from a Facebook Page by a gal named Vicki who shared it with us. Directions: Bugles Mini Pretzels Rice Chex Salted dry roasted peanuts Chocolate Cheerios

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Christmas Traditions. It just wouldn't be Christmas if..... How would you finish that sentence?  For me, my Church's midnight mass, with all the Christmas carols sung in joyful voice is the ultimate!  In addition, in our family, it wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't visit the Magic Tree.  This tree used to be on personal property and was decorated by its owner all through the year but only

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I am a late comer to Christmas plaid.  In the last couple of years I have found myself drawn to the warm, cozy feeling of plaid.  I have owned a few things here and there but I have been finding myself drawn to plaid since I have "deformalized" my living spaces. These pictures show a few of the plaid things I like to have around the house during the holiday season... Cute ice bucket Plaid

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My friend Vee had a hit with a recent post of hers.  I am going to put the link here so you can see it in its original state.  However, the article she refers to I am going to post here so you can read it, too.   Maybe you have already seen it, as you can tell by the links below, it is going around the internet! Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition As the holidays approach, the giant

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Do you have that one decoration that without it, it just wouldn't be Christmas?  The one item that you pull out of its storage container, look at it and smile a little smile while your heart warms with joy? I have that decoration.  My mother had this decoration in her home while I was growing up.  At one point in my mom's life she decided to get creative and started doing ceramics.  Ceramics was

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I am a huge fan of small trees!  I like to have a tree in every room but having a full blown Christmas tree isn't practical for my house.  Years ago, I started making several themed trees of the smaller sized variety that I simply bag up when I am cleaning up from Christmas.  This makes decorating easy and fun.  I do end up tweaking the trees, rearranging ornaments or adding ribbons... but

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My husband's family always does a themed Christmas.  The theme this year is Homemade by.... and we are required to either make something or buy something handmade.  I added another layer to it... the wrapping has to be eco friendly as well. I suggested cleaned paint cans, pillow cases, aprons, newsprint, children's art, and towels.  What other ways can gift wrapping be eco friendly? Here are

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My hubs and I had a discussion about where to place the Christmas tree this year.  We did a rearrangement of our living room last year and lost our traditional place to put the tree.  It looks like it might be going into a corner by the fireplace, which it was many years ago.  Since then we have cut down some evergreens in front of a window that flanks the fireplace.  I am getting excited about

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As we prepare for the loveliest of all the holidays, it is important for us to keep in the forefront the reasons why we celebrate this holiday.  I found this darling print at Etsy, a wonderful online store for finding homemade projects created by true artisans.  You can find this at Etsy holiday prayer

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My two dogs are like small, spoiled children.  Wilson and Truman are our special companions throughout the year, so you can imagine my complete joy when I saw this adorable decorating for the dogs!  I love the dog house as the prop for the tree.  I can't really tell if this is what is on this tree or not, but I think having dog biscuits tied on with cute red ribbons would be a must. Isn't this

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I love making and giving these simple holiday treats.  They satisfy your sweet and salty cravings!  I have learned over the years to buy good melting chocolates and sturdy pretzel rods.  These will make your treats easy to make. Pretzel Treats Melt your chocolate and pour into a tall, narrow glass.  Make sure the glass is moisture free so that the chocolate won't bind on you.  Dip your rods

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I am thinking about outdoor decorating.  I love to change it up every year, even though I keep to mostly the same theme every year.  I love this decorating style:  classic, elegant and doesn't it just say Christmas!  Guide to Online Schools has information on classes in decorating and design for those of you who also love decorating. It isn't over the top, but the symmetry of the wreaths at

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Yesterday I posted about an idea for Christmas breakfast.  Here's my plan for the meal. Online universities offer culinary and cooking classes with more great recipes. Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Ingredients 1 pkg. (26 ounces) frozen shredding hash brown potatoes 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles 1 cup (4 ounces) shredding mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredding 

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I got in on the last bit of Hallmark Christmas movies!  Here's Sunday's list...  Thank you to my friend Linda who posted them on another site! Sunday, November 61a/12c: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving3a/2c: An Old Fashioned Christmas5a/4c: The Nuttiest Nutcracker6a/5c: Farewell Mr. Kringle8a/7c: Gift of the Magi10a/9c: A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain12/11c: A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion2/

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I am starting to plan my Christmas morning food.  There is nothing like planning!  I ran across an idea in Pinterest that I am going to do..marshmallow creme, marshmallows, oreo straws, cinnamon, cute mugs, and of course, chocolate shavings! Some people look into culinary classes from accredited online colleges when they love gourmet food like this. Related articles10 Pages of Hot Cocoa and

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For the cost of a box of candy canes, you too can have a very festive window!  Drape with a little greenery and wa la.... a sweet focal point! Interior design classes from online education colleges are what some people look into who love decorating.

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I love these Pottery Barn mugs.... they remind me of the ones I had as a child, except mine were for tea parties as a little child.  I use them now for ornaments on my tree.  Santa is so charming on these mugs!

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This is a darling, inexpensive gift for the neighbors... Fold a white piece of paper so that you see a solid white surface.  Decorate like a cute snowman!  Wrap the paper around a bag of microwave popcorn.  Slip a pair of gloves on top for a hat, tie with a cute ribbon!

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We went on vacation during the first of July and for the first time I was able to think about what I might like to post about for this Christmas in July post.  I am very excited for Christmas in July.  I plan on trying a couple of recipes tonight night and giving my sweetie a gift. Crashed Potatoes I plan on serving these with a steak we will grill but for Christmas I would serve them with a

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I visited a college today and saw this darling idea for an easy Christmas tree.  Turn a tomato cage upside down, tie up the top and decorate away!

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You have to check out this great site for Christmas in July tutorials and printables.  You will enjoy meeting these ladies (if you haven't already!).  Tip Junkies

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Again, a little late!  If you aren't familiar with Pinterest, I want to share this site with you.  This is a place where you go to make inspiration boards on whatever topic you choose.  I have one dedicated to Christmas that I am loving.  If you need an invite to join, please contact me here and I will help you out! Here is my Christmas Inspiration board:  Let's Make Merry Let me know what you

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  A darling advent idea.  Simple, cute, cheap. [img]http://www.shimelle.com/images/1520.jpg[/img]

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Here is a darling craft idea to make for advent.  I can see hanging cute notes, cards, etc underneath each magnet!

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Here are some fun ideas for Christmas decorating that involves summer garage sailing~find all the game boards you can then make these cutie trees!

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What are you doing to prepare for Christmas this year?  One of the things I am doing is learning new photography techniques.  I am learning about bokah, which is the applying of shapes in a filter over the lense to get special effects.  Here is one I tried at the end of Christmas...  I cut a star shape in the center of a black circle, taped it onto my camera lens, then blurred the image until I

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The 25th of every month is a time to look at Christmas for this year!  Christmas 2011 is already in the planning stages! This is a good time to look at your Christmas Notebook.  I have all my pages ready to go, all the updates are done.  I even have updated my Christmas Card List!  I have made it an electronic one.  I hope to make beautiful labels next year for my cards. Speaking of cards, I

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 Thinking about all that I have to be grateful for this holiday season takes me back to Thanksgiving and while I am grateful everyday for the things I expressed then, I would like to focus more on holiday gratitude! For example.... Great nephew and niece circa 2006 I am grateful for Santa Claus.  More probably, I am grateful for the chance to believe in a fairy tale.  I know there are folks

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Visitors... This year we are going to be visitors at my mom's and at my niece's house.  We are excited about visiting but we don't love the miles.  What about you?  Do you do a lot of visiting on the holidays?

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Pass the gifts! Ever since our daughter was old enough to read names, she was the one to pass the presents out to everyone.  She loved making a big pile of presents for everyone and got so excited when one was for her mom or for her dad.  She's 25, and she's still like that!  Last year, she squealed, "oooO Mom, here's one for you!"  I don't see anyone taking her place soon, although there is

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Hark, the Harold Angels sing... When I was a little girl, I had all the lyrics to many songs confused.  This was just one of them!  I never knew any one named Harold and why I assumed this, I have no idea. Just like the Lord's Prayer.... ...and Howard be thy name.....  again, where did that come from?  I don't know anyone named Howard, either! I think that all kids want to do is to make

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Tales of Christmas past... I am the firstborn grandchild on both sides of my family.  I can't say I was spoiled because my sister came a long quite soon after me.  However, there are tons of movies on my first steps, my first words, and my first Christmas.  I was quite take with my Grandpa Oliver.  That was an attachment that lasted my entire life.  He was the one person who I felt believed in

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O Christmas Tree... I have always had a fascination with Christmas trees.  I think that this bit of strangeness comes straight from my Grandmother Oliver.  She loved to decorate for Christmas and I remember that she loved to have a real tree covered with silver tinsel.  I thought that tree was gorgeous. Then my mom and dad brought home a silver tree with a color wheel.  My sister and I thought

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Gift wrapping... Our family makes a big deal of gift wrap.  When I say family, I am really talking about me.  Several years ago, when I first decided to have a tree in the living room that matched the decor there.  I decided that all the paper needed to be gold or silver, with berry colored ribbons.  Recently I decided I really didn't care what color the paper was going to be.. (is that age?)

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Year after Year... Our family likes to open the Santa Bag after mass on Christmas Eve.  In the Santa bag will be a holiday movie, holiday pajamas for everyone, a new game and some treats.  We change into our new warm pjs, plug in the movie and eat our treat.  Afterwards we play our new game until we are all tired and want to go to bed.  I am looking forward to the time when Ashley's children are

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Do you see what I see? Today I am journaling through pictures the changes of light I see in our Christmas tree.  I will be adding photos to this post as the season goes on... trying to capture the tree in various shades of light.

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Organize!  This is a day I like! What is left to do?? Shopping! My great niece and nephew:  Clothing from Old Navy Gift for both nephews Gift exchange gift More gifts (and ideas!) for my mom Gift(s) for my sister Wrapping! All the gifts mentioned above! Party Planning!  Our staff party is next week!  We still haven't planned this year's menu but we have held this party for 15 years so

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 Christmas memories... Christmas is a special time for Bob and me.  It was a time to make our little girl's dreams come true.  We liked surprising each other, even when times were hard.  I take great joy in the Christmases of the past, as it relates to our gifts for one another, the memories we made for our daughter and the joy we had in decorating our home. circa 1958  Last Christmas was a

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Advent. The countdown to Christmas.  I have owned several kinds of advent calendars, ones you buy from Hallmark with the little doors that open to reveal little verses or pictures, the ones that dispense chocolates and ones that you add  little candy canes to and then eat your way to Christmas. Bob and I have advent candles and a wreath.  We love lighting the candles each week.  We love

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Perfection is, especially at Christmas.... is being with friends who love the same things you do... enjoying the holidays with your co-workers.... having time to enjoy your decorated house.... getting Christmas cards in the mail... having hot chocolate for breakfast and not feeling guilty! living within your means at Christmas, especially... enjoying the special events of the season...

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Writing Christmas cards is something I very much enjoy.  I create a ceremony of it... sitting at Aunt Francis' desk, using my Waterman fountain pen with green ink, dark, rich hot cocoa at my side, with a little Frank on the CD player.  Last year, and this year, I had my cards designed by an artist named Fifi.  I love her work and it makes me happy to send out cards that reflect my style.  Last

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 Oh the weather outside is delightful... I love the winter.  I like being cold.  I like being able to wear warm socks and boots.  Just now the weather is starting to chill, being in the 20s this week.  No sign of snow so far though. So for fun, I made these cyber snowflakes.  I never understood how to cut, so I had to be satisfied with these creations.  It was fun and now I want to have a

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I am participating in Journal Your Christmas this year at the request of my dear friend, Tammy.  Day 1 is about creating your manifesto, your promises to yourself during the holiday season.  For me, I'd like to enjoy myself at my home, taking in the decorations and music, enjoying each moment of the season.  I would like to not rush, feel pressured, or eat too much, but to enjoy the treats in

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I have got to try this!  How fun!  I love peppermint hot chocolate! Candy Cane Syrup

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Had dinner out with the fam... the restaurant had this tree:

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I saw this on Facebook and I must give this a go for this holiday!  What new recipes are on your list? 1 (12-ounce) bottle Framboise Lambic beer (such as Lindemans) 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries Bring beer to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, rind, and cranberries; bring to a simmer. Cook 18 minutes or

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Take a gander at this delightful shop... especially for those prim lovers out there!

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I love sending and receiving Christmas cards!  Do you think it is a lost art?  My mother-in-law was saying that she doesn't send out or receive as many as she used to years ago.  I love the photo cards the best.  Even so, the last two years I have opted to have my cards designed by Fifi Flowers.  Are you familiar with her work?  Check her cards out at her Etsy shop!  Click here to see the card

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Started out the holiday season with a trip to a small town full of antique stores, then off to see the play Nuncrackers.  What a hoot!  Enjoy these scenes of antique Santas and more!

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Image via WikipediaRegardless if you agree or disagree with giving gift cards at Christmas, read this interesting article.  It has great information on the new legislation surrounding gift cards. My Merry Christmas Gift Card Article

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Doesn't it just sing Christmas??  This is at the local flea market (sometimes called Flee Market because I need to GO!)

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  Is there anything better than shops decorated for Christmas?

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 at a local store and saw this awesome tree!  and this cute display...  Only 44 days left!

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A reader suggested this article:  http://www.onlinedegree.net/10-regrettable-christmas-toy-crazes/ which I read and thought, "oh my!  this is me!" I only got involved in one of the crazes.. Cabbage Patch Dolls.  I have to say, I thought they were adorable!  My daughter had three and she loved each and every one! What are the crazes this year?  I am out of the loop!

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Look at this nifty, cool, awesome ezine.  Dear goodness. http://issuu.com/inspired-ideas/docs/christmas

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Every year at Christmas we are invited to many events.  Most are friends and family, although a few are organizations that meet at Christmastime, too.  I like to plan a small gift from my kitchen to take as a hostess gift for those who are hosting the party.  Here are some tips I have gathered over the years.  Give a gift where the container does not have to be returned.  If it is a gift from

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...you get Christmas seals in the mail!  Woo Hoo!  Exciting! Do you send in a donation?  We typically send in a small one.  We believe in the work of the American Lung Association.  It is still an unsolicited mailing, however!  When I was little, I used to take the stickers and plaster them all over the gifts.  Sometimes we used them on the Christmas cards.  Once we thought they were stamps,

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So where are you on cleaning?  Our main level: kitchen, living room, dining room, master bath, master bedroom and powder room are ready.  I still have the upstairs (3 bedrooms and a bath) and the downstairs (family room and a bathroom) to do. Are you working on your crafts?  I have been making my annual cork ornaments.  These are used for gifts so I can't show you this year's  one but here are

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Every year I try something new and this year will be no exception.  These cake pops look adorable! (photo from Bakerella) To make these delicious little gems, first you make a cake mix according to the package directions.  Bake it in a 9 by 13 pan.  Cool the cake, then process it in the food processor until it is crumbly.  Stir in 3/4 of a container of premade frosting and then roll into balls.

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When I am out and about I always look for a little Christmas.  It might be a corner of a store, or someone who inadvertently left a Christmas decoration out... but who knew when I was in Kansas City (MO) this weekend I would see this: Yes, this is a storefront! And more of it.... A close up of Santa.  Yes, storefronts at the Plaza have Christmas up!  Woo Hooo!

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Image via Wikipedia I have my Christmas Notebook out and am ready to start adding pages for the 2010 year.  I have started my Christmas Gift Buying Page (I already have several gifts purchased) and have scheduled our Christmas card photo session.  I love our photo cards and part of the fun of the Christmas Notebook is to see how everyone has changed over the years.  Lots of people ask about my

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Christmas is four months away!  For me, this is crunch time.  It is time to make travel plans, menus, gift lists, ornaments made, new decor planned and the house cleaned.  I will be deep cleaning every weekend from now on, and that will be quite the task since I have college classes one Saturday each month.  I will have to be organized and follow my plan! Tree topper 2007 For the past several

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Mine is on order! Thanks, Cindy, for the heads up!!

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How old are you in reindeer years?

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I am crazy about Christmas!  Here's why.... my family always decorates our living room tree together! my school does Secret Santa gifts! I love having a reason to use the fireplace! I love using my Christmas mugs, a different one every day! the first graders do a Christmas program every year! I love looking at Christmas lights! I love all of Mr. Christmas Tree Lane's holiday ties!  

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We saw delightful things in the stores this weekend.  Love these skates.  They had sparkle on them which doesn't show up well in this photo.  I added a Mizzou tree to my home last year... I had to take a photo of their Mizzou tree for inspiration!

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Ordering a Christmas wreath in July seems pretty odd but if you order from the Worchester Wreath Company before the end of July you will receive a 20% discount.  Good way to save money and honor our veterans. Huh? You may have heard of the Wreaths Across America program that was started in 1992 by Morrill Worchester.  Mr. Worchester is the founder of the Worchester Wreath Company. Over 400

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We had 27 comments and a total of 41 entries (with followers and recommendations) so I thought, what the heck... I will give both boards away! The winners are..... (drum roll) Lauralee and Luludou!! Congratulations girls! Email me at onechristmastreelane@gmail.com with your snail mail address so I can send you your Klipboard and you can start organizing your Christmas things! One favor.

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Hello all you Christmas fans! Many people are out there today watching QVC for special deals and the newest in holiday decorating.  I am experimenting with potato chip cookies, singing carols and just having a really good time. For everyone that posts TODAY you will be entered into a drawing for one of these darling klipboards.  Yep, I spelled that correctly, KLIPBOARDS.  If you send your

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Ashley and I took advantage of our herb harvest to make two wonderful drinks that would be perfect for gift giving at Christmas.  They are wonderful! To make these wonderful drinks, do the following: Mix together 3 cups of sugar, 4 c mint leaves, 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of water and the rinds from the lemons into a large kettle.  Bring to a boil then remove from the heat.  Let steep

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Hello!  Here's a few fun photos of Christmas I found while on vacation! 

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Christmas is six months away!  This is when I plan my Christmas in July event.  I typically just do this for my family but I have considered expanding the fun~ I will try out various appetizers which is what we like to serve on Christmas Eve.  We'll make decisions on food, try to set our calendars, order tickets to events, plan what flea markets we will put Bath Cocktails in and generally try to

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Do you think your home has what it takes to be featured in a magazine? You can check out all the details by clicking on the link above. You can also order a copy of the magazine in advance. Let me know if you decide to enter!

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Check out this wonderful video... Merry Christmas to you all!Where's the Line to See Jesus?

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Darlene at Our Creative Life is hosting a Christmas Cookie Recipe party. Click here to get all the details!Shiner Bock Chocolate Chip CookiesThis are definitely for the adults in your life!2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/4 cups room temperature Shiner Bock beer1-12 oz. Package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips2 Tbsp. VanillaPreheat

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It was Snack Day at the office today and one of my coworkers brought these darling snowmen in. They are powdered donuts stacked on top of each other secured with a pretzel rod. The hats are mint patties and reeses cups. The faces are drawn on with icing and the arms are pretzel sticks! They are sitting on a bed of snow (coconut). Adorable!

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I read a lot of blogs and on one blog there was this darling post about It's Not Christmas Unless... I wish I was better at remembering where I saw this post so I could give the author credit. If you know, leave me a post!For us, it's not Christmas unless......our daughter puts the angel on top of the tree. She's 24 now and it's difficult to lift her to the top of the tree.... we bake cookies

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Mr. Christmas Tree Lane hosts a party for his staff every year. We have done this for about fifteen years, so we have it down to a science! This past Sunday we made the sweets for the party... tipsy cherries, oreo truffles(two kinds!), Bailey balls, pretzel rods, and crockpot candy! These are all requested items and we try to accomodate and please everyone!Last night we cleaned house. Tonight

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These Christmas decorations are from my daughter's apartment... she does a beautiful job!Tulle is her bow of choice!The living room tree...This black and white tree is themed after her wedding...

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Darlene at Our Creative Life is hosting a Christmas Cookie Recipe party. Click here to get all the details!Peppermint Meltaways1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornstarchFROSTING:2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar2 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract2 to 3 drops red food

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Rhoda is having a Christmas Homes Tour at her place! Go and check out all the lovely homes here. This will also be my entry for the Hooked on Houses home tour tomorrow! Here are just a few photos from our house this year:Bob surprised me with this new black tree... so I had to decorate it with our college colors: black and gold!Our nutcracker display in our foyer...We got a new 9 foot tree for

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I joined a Pay it Forward event sponsored by Pea at Pea's Corner.Here is how it works:"If you want to join in the fun, just leave a comment saying you'd like to be included. The first 3 people to do so will receive a gift from me sometime during the next year. In turn, you are to post a Pay It Forward post on your blog and send a gift to three people who agree to participate."If you are

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I participated in a fun swap this year sponsored by Sue at Country Pleasures.My partner was from Oklahoma. I was so tempted to send her a Missouri shaped cookie cutter but I restrained myself from doing so! I received the cutest box! Inside were four antique cookie cutters decorated with bells and bows, a darling box of cookie cutters wrapped in old pattern paper (totally adorable) and a sweet

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One of the local colleges puts on a Victorian Christmas every year. We have never attended it but this year the timing was right and so we did!The walkway was lined with luminaries. It was lightly snowing so it was definitely the right atmosphere! The students met us at the door with Victorian dress and spoke in lovely English accents. We were seated at a table for four that was festively

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For me, the decorating of the outside of the house is like giving a little gift to our neighbors and friends who come to visit during the holiday season. This year we decided to do something new and I am pleased with the results!We used lighted wreaths on the windows, garland on the columns and doors, and a wooden Santa that a friend made me years ago. I added a little garland on the bench that

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Christmas 2009We put out stockings for our two dogs and our cat. We love to watch them play with their gifts on Christmas! They usually love the ribbons and papers, too. Do you special things with your pets as well?

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-60003723710861929472009-12-05T14:13:00.002-06:002009-12-05T14:16:49.435-06:00

I LOVE getting those Christmas newsletters that most people seem to find annoying. I love to read about my friends and their lives, especially when they are not around me often. I love to hear about their children's accomplishments. I am not one of those people who feel they are braggy or rude. I love to celebrate life's gifts!This year I wrote a blog and am giving all my friends the address

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-75735380297219436542009-12-04T04:00:00.000-06:002009-12-04T04:00:05.912-06:00

Darlene at Our Creative Life is hosting a Christmas Cookie Recipe party. Click here to get all the details!Gumdrop Cookies3/4 c shortening3/4 c sugar2 eggs1/2 t almond flavoring1 3/4 c flour1/2 t baking soda1/4 t salt1 c chopped gumdropsCream shortening and sugar, add in flavoring. Beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-81529728612477794692009-12-02T19:21:00.002-06:002009-12-02T19:25:50.789-06:00

Is there anything better than watching the Christmas special and drinking peppermint hot cocoa? What Christmas specials are you watching this year?

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-87201371052062353192009-12-02T16:05:00.003-06:002009-12-02T16:07:30.933-06:00

Look at this neat idea! Hot Chocolate on a Stick RecipeI know a secretary or two who will be getting these for Christmas in a pretty Christmas mug!

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-53577459906296502702009-12-01T15:22:00.000-06:002009-12-01T15:24:13.021-06:00

Check this out!Elf Yourself!

Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7289354390224570848.post-72587772497172225742009-11-27T06:02:00.003-06:002009-11-27T06:06:38.805-06:00

A table full of goodies!Cookies to share with all, including children and the guys!Collecting our treats...What great fun we had! We had great cookies and a fun time exchanging cookies and recipes. Can't wait until next year's swap!

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