...semester, the bad news is no new blog. I dipped into the archive and decided to bring something that will get you all into the Christmas [...]...

Christmas 2007 The Year in Review

If you have daughters, it’s quite likely that you have plenty of princess movies, books, dolls, clothes, posters, cups, plates, utensils, rugs, robes, lamps. . .  you get the idea, princess EVERYTHING around the house.  With two daughters unde...

This past couple of weeks, I have tried to spread some holiday joy by giving away some goodies and today is no exception. The focus of this giveaway is a little more green in nature. (Shout out to my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...

Christmas is coming.... It's almost here..... My brother and my niece and nephew will be here for christmas!!!! Yeah!!!

I am going to have to jump the gun on the Monday Motivation! I have to be on my game this week if I am going to get everything done. We leave in less than two weeks for Wisconsin to spend Christmas with my brother so I must get moving!1. Shop and wrap for...

I have two copies of this adorable movie based on Playhouse Disney’s “My Friends Tigger & Pooh” TV series for preschoolers. Pooh and his pals are getting ready for Christmas, including talking about their Christmas wishes. Rabbit wou...

The Spirit of Seattle, an Argosy Cruises boat, has its holiday duds on. We just saw it last night (although I did not take this picture). It came creeping into Eagle Harbor on our island, blaring Christmas music. Then it led a boat parade out of the ha...

If your man is environmentally friendly then give him cool Christmas gifts this year. green Christmas gifts are cool.

Feast 171: Appetizer What was the last game you purchased? Gosh. Uh. Maybe something last Christmas? Maybe? Soup Name something in which you don’t believe. I don’t believe that crop circles are made by aliens, though a teensy part of me does wonde...

If you could grant one blogger's Christmas wish, what would it be and why? Here's your chance to write about it! How does it work? 1. Write a post on your blog describing what Christmas wish you would love to grant for a fellow blogger and WH...

the christmas tree lot near our neighborhood has been packed with customers these last few days. the kids were all getting worried about not getting a good tree this year. So I rounded up the kids this afternoon and took them to find us a tree. they we...

Christmas can be a real challenge when you're raising quirky kids. When your kids get more out of Dirty Jobs than High School Musical, traditional toy stores can leave you in the lurch. Seriously, you want to see my kids... [[ This is a content summa...

It's been about a year since I told you about the death of my beloved vacuum and the half-baked replacement Mr. Mac Frugal purchased. Guess what is now dead? During the Christmas season? Again? I still want a Simplicity Synchrony vacuum. It's stil...

Time flies at high speed. It seems yesterday it was summer and now we are just a few days away from Christmas. I've already made some shopping for the kids and neighbor's kids. This year I would like to buy something for me but I really don't...

...hroom battle between oldest daughter and middle daughter. 3. Drew the name of the family member I'll be making a handmade Christmas gift for. 4. Put back the name of the family...

... letters and it is so reasonably priced. Check it out. We have kept ours over the years in our photo album to commemorate each Christmas as they have grown up....

I have two copies of this adorable movie based on Playhouse Disney’s “My Friends Tigger & Pooh” TV series for preschoolers. Pooh and his pals are getting ready for Christmas, including talking about their Christmas wishes. Rabbit wou...

Yesterday, I tried to not buy an iPod. Specifically, I tried to buy a Samsung “P2″ - 4gb, touchscreen, bluetooth, video, music. I looks sweet, has a great UI, is tiny and slim, and hits an awesome price point at $149 - perfect for Christmas gi...

Manic Monday with Mo!Each year, our family buys a new ornament to hang from our Christmas tree. We try to choose one that represents something memorable that has happened during the year, such as the birth of a new baby, a new house, or something that has...

@zuhl - Had my son hold my very pink purse for me earlier while I examined potential Christmas trees like a lumberjack. Training him early. # ©2007 The Metamorph. All Rights Reserved..

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and I have a lot in common. We’re both in Buenos Aires for the inauguration of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina’s new president. Now, I’m too sure about her politics, but I like her a lot more than Hilla...

Congratulations Go To....Crafty Green Poet as the winner of the first Who chose the picture called ...Frosted TeaselThe mounted picture will be on its way in time for Christmas. Wednesday Wanderings starts all over again this Wednesday, so watch out for ...

I know I've seen this before, but found this just recently at YouTube. It's really neat the way the lights do seem to "dance" to the beat. Of course, could be computer manipulated, but still, it's quite cool the way this video came o...

Twas just weeks before Christmas, and all through the house, Was a hustle and bustle, including the mouse. The stockings were hung by the TV with care, In hopes that school holidays soon would be here; The children weren’t nestled all snug in their ...

... chance to leave the house.So it was last minute and done by someone else.(We've already had our presents festival like at christmas.)If you had to pick a new first name for yourself, what name would you choose?Mine s fine.It's already own choice....

1. Indoor Outdoor Holiday Decorations I extended the deadline on this one because people are still in the process of decorating for Christmas. Honestly, I’m not done decorating myself so that’s the other reason why I extended the deadline on t...

... promise that I will post and surf as often as I can. Just remember, I still love you.In other news, Randy and I got a Wii for Christmas. It is awesome. (Yes, we have already hooked it up, because we have the patience of a rabid wolf. It cannot be helped....

In the spirit of Christmas...

...details on the Stowe Snow Report page of the resort's website. Things are looking good for the big kick off week between Christmas and New Years. Now is a good time to make reservations. (c) 2007 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn...

Growing up I always wanted braces, glasses, a cast — and at this time of year, a Christmas sweater. Sadly, as a straight-toothed, safety-conscious Jewish girl with 20/20 vision, I was consistently out of luck. Just click here to find out what this J...

...to have a nervous breakdown. It's been a very busy time with this whole 'lead up Christmas nonsense'. Bah humbug. So a quick catch up.....we've had ANOTHER PAGEANT - number THREE for goodness sake (photo blurred to protect the innocent ...

... and she was the type to get things done ahead of time. These days, I'm the last minute type. If I do any shopping at all. Christmas gift giving hasn't been high on the list of priorities in recent years. We spend the day together as a family, and...

Every year since Dawson was born we’ve taken our Christmas card photo on Thanksgiving. We started this tradition because we figured we were already wearing our “Holiday Best”, and since we were celebrating with family there was always s...

There was a tiny respite from the current critical schedule yesterday when, at less than 24 hours notice, the press performance for the Old Vic’s Cinderella yesterday was suddenly cancelled owing to the reported indisposition of Sandi Toksvig, and altho...

We all wait for Christmas and for what we are going to receive from Santa! And, I know that many of you are thinking what present to make to a Volkswagen owner. (...)

My friend from Washington D.C. came to visit me this weekend and, knowing how I suffer from lack of selection in the Pennsylvania wine stores, he brought me an early Christmas present. He went to Calvert Woodley (my fav. wine store in DC) and explained t...

Updated below. Since I picked Delaney up from school on Thursday and she barfed in the car I've left the house ONE time. Granted, that one time was to attend (stag) the company Christmas party on Saturday night. Roger stayed...

...and have given away more than 2.4 million videos so far. It is definitely a very worthy cause and writing about it just before Christmas is perfect timing as well. Here's one of the videos that Car Angel has made: http://youtube.com/user/boatangel....

I adore the Christmas season. I look forward to it from the time the leaves hint at turning red and yellow, from the first chilly morning, from the first day of school. I love the smell of baking gingerbread, the excitement in the kids’ eyes on Ch...

... photos for the low price of $10. Here is how it works. Submit a photo of a room in your home, after it has been decorated for Christmas. [...]...

Oh, my poor babies. What a crazy week it’s been for this household. Last Sunday, while working on the Christmas decorations outside, we were graced with the appearance of a little stray male cat. We have a fenced in yard, but the gate was open and h...

Day before yesterday, my daughter Hannah pix-messaged me this cell phone shot from her dorm room window. She said they had almost 4 inches of snow there in Cedarville, Ohio. Here in Nashville, I’ve only seen a smattering of sleet lasting about 5 min...

Is there a lawyer on your shopping list? If I’m anything like other attorneys, we’re a hard group to shop for. So I picked out a few things you might consider for the lawyer on your Christmas list. Chopsticks in your pocket To start...

It had just opened two weeks ago, but the Christmas lights around the door and the promise of fine, French cuisine drew us in.  He ordered steak tartare again and I opted for a chicken dish.  We ate, drank, and...

Only two weeks left til Christmas and unlike last year, I miss snow. I don't miss winter lasting until March-April, but I do miss seeing snow at this time of year. When you leave a place you start to realize the opportunities that were available, fo...

After sacrificing sleep last night for Grey’s and the Interweb, I went with some friends to St Georges ‘Christmas’ Market. It had been years since I had been to the market, and although it was near closing by the time we got there, it lo...

You might actually get your Christmas cards out in time (in between submitting resumes). You have the perfect excuse not to give Christmas gifts. You have the perfect excuse not to send out Christmas cards (too busy sending out resumes). You have free tim...

Every so often, I become very conscious of how easily I fall into the commercialism that surrounds the Christmas season. I love giving and receiving gifts as much as the next guy (perhaps even more so). I just don't want...

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Over the weekend we spent some time Christmas (oops) Holiday shopping. Of course, the mall was packed and the stores were full of people making decision on what to buy the people they care about. Being so cramped with other people, I couldn’t help b...

I'm too busy to blog. It's Christmas! I'm shopping, I'm baking. I'm putting up Christmas decorations. Have you noticed that EVERY magazine you pick up these days has an article advertised on its cover about how to simplify Christmas, o...

Anyone can give anyone a gift. Knowing that gift is specifically for that ONE person is what makes it special, however. I know that hubby has been looking at jewelry for me this Christmas. That makes me VERY happy. I even know of a place that has beau...

Are you out and about this weekend finishing up your Christmas shopping? I have all my shopping done, now I just need to wrap the presents! Here is a frugal tip for you if you are out shopping this weekend. If you are feeling the money crunch, instead of ...

'Tis the Season, y'all.Enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAckfn8yiAQThe tree is up.The lights are on the house.The lighted deer is in the yard (the head moves).And Jesus Christ is Lord!Blessings.

For the past several years, we have hosted the Central Christian Varsity Singers for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration the first Thursday in December in our Kidron store. This local Mennonite school has a world-class choir, led by the tireless Tim...

It had just opened two weeks ago, but the Christmas lights around the door and the promise of fine, French cuisine drew us in.  He ordered steak tartare again and I opted for a chicken dish.  We ate, drank, and...

Nancy’s friend Butch Hi there, Nancy here again. I’ve been away from the computer for a little while. Too many things to do, like guarding the house for my Mum, organising Christmas cards and presents, chasing the birds away from the back yard...

Bizjournals: For Entrepreneurs The No. 1 gift entrepreneurs want for Christmas 2007 is a list with the names and addresses of all the investors who purchased subprime loans. Let’s face it, investors who bought mortgage-backed securities supported by...

Blue is definitely the IN color this Christmas… as far as shopping malls in Penang are concerned, that is. Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza are decked in blueish hues of every Christmas decoration imaginable. Last weekend, when we were in Queensbay...

Christmas Balls Wallpaper

Are you thinking about bringing home a guinea pig this Christmas? Have your kids been pestering you for weeks or months to let them have one? You're not alone. At a Creative Memories scrapbooking event this weekend, I sat at...

Hi there! I hope all of you are doing well. Things are better here, and again, I thank all of you for your love and support. Still very busy with helping grandma out with the eBay stuff, so I’m re-running a post I wrote last year. Hope it gives ...

New Christmas-y theme up, just in time for the tree-trimming we haven’t done yet. ^^; It came out rather pink. ^^;;

Ah, what a job!! cleaning out my fridge. It was a wreck. I recommend everyone wait 6 months or so to clean theirs. It was like Christmas at my house. I found 2 bottles of wine all the way in the back. That was my treat for a job well done.. Gee sh...

A scorpion and a frog meet on the bank of a stream and the scorpion asks the frog to carry him across on its back. The frog asks, “How do I know you won’t sting me?” The scorpion says, “Because if I do, I will die too.” The f...

This cartoon almost wrote itself. Last week a city councillor in Toronto was punished for not spending a penny of his $53,000 office budget. Instead he paid for stationary and the like with his OWN money. All this in a city that is forecast to have a 30...