...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 [...]...

So it’s Monday and time for pictures. And while I have The Outtakes of the Christmas Card Photo Shoot to share this week, today I have a delicious newborn to share. Say hello to beautiful Lily, ten days old. And look at her sweet smile in the last f...

Christmas 2007 The Year in Review

1. Go out out of town for a week.2. Come back sick.3. Stay sick for 2 weeks.I have yet to get a tree, shop for presents (except for getting a few things from Amazon.com last night,) buy/mail Christmas cards, watch Charlie Brown.I have 2, yes TWO, work rel...

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 is pretty much the best Asher video ever taken. Adorable footage of him trying to decorate the Christmas tree plus bonus features including his classic "uh-oh!," sign language, pointing out Christmas candles (not pictured), and waving bye-...

Suddenly realised that we are only a few days away from Christmas, and just for a change, I have not even started to do the cards/buy pressies/get rations.I really do seem to leave it later and later every year to get a grip. I think that one day I will a...

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

Can't wait for Christmas? Here's the 10-step remedy from it's Facebook Event:Visit Can't Wait For ChristmasAdmire the countdownShare your holiday wishesSpread the holiday joy to your friends and familyCheck the countdown againBookmark to t...

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...

Rather than the plethora of Seasons Greetings vs Happy Christmas cards, xmas virals and the outrage of ‘how little money actually goes to the charity from most charity card sales’ I thought we’d share this selection of very creative busi...

Many of us care about the other creatures that share out planet. If that's your man give him an endangered animal adoption for Christmas

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...

A little randomness for Hump Day… - I am basically finished with Christmas shopping. Kevin needs to get something for his dad and pick up one more big item for Gavin, but other than that, all gifts are bought, wrapped and sitting under the tree! Yea...

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...

The Princess had a Christmas program at school last night.It was so crowded.But the kids were so cute. Princess is in the back center.This one (P2) just wouldn't stand still.

Forget, "Happy Holidays", tell everyone you meet, "Merry Christmas"!You may use this post if the following is included: “This material was provided by MTM Freelance Writing. Professional SEO content creation and freelance writing se...

A sneak peak to our Holiday Card Photos! We were outside in our yard yesterday taking some pictures for Christmas cards, and I don't think this one is the winner, but I love this picture, because my kids look like themselves, goofy, funny, happy and t...

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Thebest of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.-Burton Hillis (Better Homes and Gardens)

... 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....

Come see my nice ranty entry on my other blog. Other than that... There's nothing to see here as I'm STILL SICK. Christmas is creepy up behind me, I just can't hear it... My head's too stuffed up.

On Tuesday when Becca was getting ready for her Christmas concert at school she asked me for a necklace. Since I am not a big jewelry person, I opened my small jewelry box and there hung the 4 necklaces I own; a pearl necklace my mom gave to me, a Black ...

When it comes to Christmas, we must admit that it brings a lot of joy, but it also often requires a lot of cash. If you are in need of cash, you might consider taking a loan and in such a case Provident Capital seems to offer what you need. Provident Capi...

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Feeling a little more excited about Christmas now that I’ve got my Wish List compiled (in no particular order) for El Boyfriend - and look! Pictures that link to the order pages and everything, aren’t I thoughtful?         <- Size...

Hello everyone.  ok…I love christmas.  I wanted to decorate the house and for little to no money.  My hubby was kind enough to show me and our oldest son how to make snowflakes.  I had a step by step picture I hope I can describe for you as to how t...

...al Republican Senatorial Committee. Apparently, Congress is too busy to pass any AMT relief because they’re reviewing Christmas videos. Technorati Tags: 12 Days of Christmas, tax policy, National Republican Senatorial Committee Share This...

......blah!So now I am chillin like a villain, well for the next half hour anyway, then back to work for me.Are you guys all done Christmas shopping yet??...

10 things you want for christmas For me alone?OK. a gardenhousea ticket to fly to my friends abroad and stay in a posh hotelsmallpipes for both bellows and mouth blownhurdy gurdydollhouse furniture and lamps 1:24 and 1:12new floor in the housesomething ni...

...rrived in a big box from a goddess named Laura. I'll drink a coffee toast to you in the morning. Muchos, gracias and merry Christmas!!...

december 11 2007 10 things you want for christmas For me alone?OK. a gardenhousea ticket to fly to my friends abroad and stay in a posh hotelsmallpipes for both bellows and mouth blownhurdy gurdydollhouse furniture and lamps 1:24 and 1:12new floor in th...

... 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...

... Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve....

Christmas, I now realize, is a time of traditions and it is those traditions that make it important. Without Christmases past, the present one has little meaning. It is all of those stored up memories that make Christmas so wonderful. -Virginian Pilot, 1...

Because I reckon I've been a good boy...But it's cold and the bed is too big.And just every so often there are times when the sacrifice seems worth it.Because everyone SHOULD be cuddled up to someone special this Christmas Eve. And Jesus, I'm ...

...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 ...

...ith origami? You know, that Japanese (?) art of folding paper into cute items? How about making yourself an origami bunny this Christmas?Check out this wikiHow article "How to Make an Origami Bunny".An origami bunny is not only beautiful, but it...

I’m feeling somewhat uninspired. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t showered. And I’m not done Christmas shopping. Nor do I have the energy or time to finish. And I’ve been waiting for FedEx to deliver a package for four days so ...

After the manufacturer Christmas gift ideas, and the bad Christmas gifts, here's the final part of our gift ideas series; the good, nice or unusual gifts. No matter what you get, enjoy your Christmas gifts! ...Advertisment: .. Motorbiker.org: dat...

It is estimated Britons will spend more than £66 million online this Christmas buying a third of all their presents, according to news reports. Apparently, research carried out by eBay also shows that almost half of shoppers who have bought online no...

This morning the little angel asked for something to write on. Since she's burned through all the free real estate pads we had laying around the house doing the same thing, I handed her the envelope of a returned Christmas...

I hope your deers are okay.  My name is Faith and I’m writing to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a little blue ball, and a Barbie set, and that rocking horsie and the rescue pet.  I’m really good.  I love you, Santa.  I hope you...

Christmas seems to get earlier every year — and so now does the end of the year, too. In yesterday’s Guardian, Michael Billington was already offering his best and worst of the year, which kicked off with a warning shot...

Welcome to the 12 days of management. This series will start on the 12th. of December and end on the 25th. of December.   You guessed it: I have used the structure of the 12 Days of Christmas to look at what we in middle management can receive and give (...

Just bought a pair of these for Damir for Christmas (I’m not ruining the surprise, he was there to try them on): After finally getting him into a decent leather winter coat last year, I think that he’s now almost ready for Toronto winters.

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...

Like many people, during the holidays, despite my full-time job, I have this fantasy of making the time a winter wonderland and a Christmas fantasy come true for the kids. But, for whatever reason, it doesn’t always turn out that way. However, that...

...al Republican Senatorial Committee. Apparently, Congress is too busy to pass any AMT relief because they’re reviewing Christmas videos. Technorati Tags: 12 Days of Christmas, tax policy, National Republican Senatorial Committee Share This...

Okay so I'm no Oprah, but after watching her annual favorite things show last week I thought to myself why not a gift guide for horse lovers? With Christmas right around the corner, time is running out to find just...

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...

Remember how I said even though I was behind on decorating, at least I knew where everything was? Yeah. The girsl wanted to put up the tree in the living room and we finally had the corner cleared out to do it. We’ve been shuffling things around and...

... my furniture and things are having that experience at the moment without me…something came up and we have to spend one more Christmas [...]...

Okay, everybody smile...wait...uh...very cute, Mini-me...let's try that again, shall we!?!? Okay, everyone...try and catch a snowflake on your tongue...GREAT...no, wait...UGH...okay, don't go ANYWHERE! [takes a deep breath] Let's try one with ...

The tree is up, the Christmas cards have been sent out, the Christmas music has been playing, the presents have all been bought... it's almost here! We have three children's Christmas parties that Elliot will be going to this year, N bought him th...

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...

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...

‘Tis the Season. The Flu Season. I thought I’d write a stuffy little song. It’s made to be sung the tune of that Christmas song, “Let It Snow.” Let It Blow (a Ms. Q original, not to be confused with, “It Blows”) M...

I'm at a time in my life when I want to pass things on. I think psychologists refer to it as generativity. All I know is that I'm driven by a strong desire to transmit, to give, to pass things...

...onationDIGITAL DANHOOKSHOW+DAN@GMAIL.COMThe music featured in this podcast:Intro Buddha Chill by Joe DJ- trancentral,A podcast Christmas theme by Tom Shad, A Pirate Christmas by Tom SmithMake sure to check out the Hook Show podcast main site....

As if pretending to have died in a canoe accident wasn't bad enough, gullible John Darwin was really pushing the boat out by trying to pass himself off as Santa Claus to fool his kids this Christmas Imagine...fooling your blog into believing it is po...

Little IT came home with a note today advising that the weather forecast for tomorrow might necessitate an early dismissal from school.  And so begins the game of fun that all parents, especially working parents, enter into.  Fear, dread and loathing al...

Kind of a weird feeling this morning: opening my computer and the Google page doesn’t load. Is Google down? My first reaction is to google it, but with google down, that’s not an option. Going to other renowned search engines like Yohaa, seem...

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...

Tonight, amid all the ice and intermittent power outages, I decided to take some pictures of our Christmas tree.Did you know that I live with two boys?Two little, all-boy, boys?Well, I do. They are pretty fantastic, but photos never really turn out as pla...

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but i just got a check for $800 from two of my agents for christmas! i think i'm going to cry right now... i'm at a serious loss for words. there really are good people out there.maybe now, the rest of my life will start to look up too...

'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.

On Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), my brain starts to slowly turn to mush, my attention span shortens considerably, and I literally stop thinking. All I hear in my head are Christmas carols, and all I want to do...

Here are some of the Mexican Christmas recipes I want to prepare. You can vote for as many as you want. The poll is on the right sidebar. I will make the ones with the most votes, or tastiest looking ones. If there is any other you might think of let me k...

...ackets. I love the feel of these, and would love to have one. I wonder if I could sweet talk my hubby into getting me one for Christmas, even tho he [...]...

Ok, I finished my wool coat so now I MUST start on my christmas gift making, I have tons of things to make for friends and family…I am so late! LOL Her are the pics and I promise to start on my trench coat after I finish making these dang gifts LOL

The theme for 100Bloggers this month is gifts - the most memorable we've given or received. Building on the "little" theme from my previous post, you can read my post there - When Less Feels Like More at Christmas. Photo by Nicolas Raymond

Faking it may carry you through some situations, but when it comes to Christmas tree selection, aint nothing like the real thing Fake trees may seem more convenient. They don’t shed their needles, you spend less time fighting over which tree to pick, t...

Every year at Christmas time when I teach the actual biblical texts, I have to spend a little time "correcting" the misconceptions that we have easily come to accept over the years, due in no small part to the manger...

All the Christmas stuff going on lately has got me thinking about my favorite Christmas movies. Here's a list of the ones that get me into the spirit:Home Alone - The original, of course. Quintessential Christmas.An Affair to RememberDie Hard - Yes,...

Continuing with Christmas wisdom from women of the past, Grace Noll Crowell (1877-1969) writes: Whatever else be lost among the years, Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing; Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears, Let us hold close one day, remem...

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 ...

Thanks to Bill O’Reilly and John Gibson’s and the rest of Fox New’s and other Conservative Christian’s fearmongering and all together assholism, the War on Christmas has taken it’s first toll. Four Jews attacked for saying Ha...

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...

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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...

Can't wait for Christmas? Here's the 10-step remedy from it's Facebook Event:Visit Can't Wait For ChristmasAdmire the countdownShare your holiday wishesSpread the holiday joy to your friends and familyCheck the countdown againBookmark to t...

Greetings Campers, In honor of the holiday spirit I composed this little ditty. It sounds surprisingly like a lot like the song the 12 days of Christmas. I’m sure its just a coincidence. On the first day of Hatebradyday my true love gave to he…...

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