My kids’ school asked if we could use a hamper for Christmas. Sure! I said, with the four kids and the budget that is tight every month, never mind at Christmas, I could use that help. The organizer sent me a questionaire asking faves of the kids, ...

...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...

A Little Christmas Cheer

In a serendipitous Harry Potter-themed post to follow from my last, Leaky Lounge is featuring a Christmas Harry Potter podcast, first of two parts published today. The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet have long been J. K. Rowling's favourite Harry Potter....

Actually, our pastor called it a “spectacle” - and that was before he saw it.  Our church is a newbie - under the guidance of a freshly-ordained pastor.  Originally from Chicago, via Atlanta and Florida, he came here to our lovely county (re...

... are now falling in the nighttime sky, headed for disaster! Look! Up in the sky! It’s Super Elf Merlin! He’ll save Christmas [...]...

This is what I made for my mother-in-law for Christmas (shown hanging on my tree). Tim promised he would rescue it and bring it back home if it was being neglected there. P.S.Take a look at some of my favorite posts from my favorite blogs

I don't know if it was NaBloPoMo that did me in, or having Frank out of town for a week (again), or the general Christmas madness, but I haven't been doing much blogging lately. Not here, or here, or here,...

It's amazing what you can find on YouTube, y'know?My gift to you...Merry Christmas.

Over the next week, I plan on posting as many holiday-themed recipes as I can. I had an email request for appetizers (my favorite "food genre") so I'll be posting...

You do not have to buy every single person you know a gift! Why not make them their favorite cookies or cake. Make them and place them in a pretty basket. Make home made doggie treats for your family and friends who have dogs. (You can even make kitty tre...

The tree is now up and the holiday season is approaching so it inspired a thought about how to think about life - not that I am encouraging drinking, just adding flavour to the post! Be whiskey - embrace a...

...f us this time of year is very busy and lucrative. I am one of them!! I love the time between Thanksgiving and the week before Christmas. Hiring managers are in the office dying to fill their open positions before the end of the year, candidates want new ...

...f fun stuff … geddit? Created by digital agency Poke, who’ve documented the site here. Apparently, there’s a Christmas version on the way soon....

Someone asked me the other night if I was ready for Christmas. Without hesitation I answered that we are Jewish and don’t celebrate Christmas. This might not seem remarkable in and of itself, but for me it is huge. I...

I grew up with quite a few choir and band concerts each year, with our favorites being the ones at Christmas and at the end of the year when everyone was at their best. A friend sent this one to me and I melted back into my old love of organized music. I ...

To all you folks doing your little snow dances so we’ll have a white Christmas - it’s okay, you can stop now. We have enough snow. No seriously, stop, please. Here’s the view from my balcony, during the fall and during the...

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...

So while I am a walking zombie these days….life does go on.   Especially for the kids. Nana and I took the kids to a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ at the local community centre.   They had a good time. Face Painting And clown magic…...

December 14th Guild members drove from Douglas to Ashburn Georgia to attend the annual Christmas dinner hosted by Romaine Holly of Romaine’s Stained Glass. After the meal and door prizes we were all treated to glass art demonstrations by artists Rom...

There I was clapping myself on the back all pleased as punch with myself: kids dresses bought, Christmas cards mostly done, shopping complete, most parties set, donations made, school volunteering all set, and so on...in fact, I spent last night working o...

That’s what I’m trying to keep doing as the Christmas Countdown continues - smile I refuse to get stressed out this year and I’m taking steps to make sure it doesn’t happen. I had to go back to the mall last night and thank he...

When you are housebreaking a dog, and he pees on a tree, that should be a good thing, right?Exception to that rule: Christmas time.Guy's new dog peed on my blue Christmas tree. I suppose it belongs to him now. Gibson's tree. He claimed it.

Merriam-Webster has announced the Word if the Year for 2007. You'll never guess what it is. Another overheard from last night. Driving around Greenville looking at Christmas lights with three teenage boys while listening to Dethklok, I noticed how you...

... I am not looking forward to eating soup and milkshakes, but you gotta do what you have to do, right?My SIL wants us to do our Christmas thing on the day after I get my wisdom teeth removed. There's no other time for us to get together, which sucks, b...

I dedicate this one to the Spears family.So not PC but very funny.

Here are two sites that I think will provide kids with a little fun this Christmas. Merlin’s Christmas Someone has been bad this year. They’ve sabotaged Santa’s sleigh and caused all the toys to fall from the sky! But not to worry, for M...

Jo did a worksheet at school about the five senses, with a Christmas theme. "At Christmas I see...", "At Christmas I hear...", and so on. My favorite was "At Christmas I taste... rut biey." Mmm! I know I always enjoy a nice A...

The holidays arrive and soon all of the goodies from vendors and customers start pouring in. I am sure that many of your people wait with anticipation for that "special something" that comes every year from certain people. I believe...

[There is not a Christmas of my childhood that I do not recall the aura of this ornament. My mom has since passed it onto me. Thanks, Mom!][Now, stop talking and go be wordless. And Merry Christmas!]

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...

Tawnya has passed away today. She is finally free of the pain and while she didn't make it to one last Christmas with her family I know she will still be there with them come Christmas Day.Please keep her family in your thoughts. I will try to post mo...

While planning a family function for Christmas Eve I came across MyPunchBowl which helped me create an invitation, invite guests, start adding party information like food & beverages and is making it easy for me to manage the event.  Our ...

...ng loose ends at my JOB. This on top of homeschool. Needless to say I'm exhausted but want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and wishing you a blessed year. May the Lord direct your steps and guide your hearts this coming year.Here is a littl...

... away and not to be outdone, The Bombay Company announced that they are in chapter 11 and will close All of their stores after Christmas. Where the hell am I supposed to buy a mahogany finished tea caddy now? Now I lay...

(Cleveland, OH) From his two-bedroom apartment in Cleveland Ohio, the self-proclaimed Satan Claus has announced his wish that everyone have a very Un-Merry Christmas. "Get it," said Satan Claus, "I said Un-Merry, because Santa says Merry, a...

You can't tell here, but this is done with iridescent paints, going from white to black with all sorts of grays in between. It's going to be framed and will be someone's Christmas present. Hmmm... whose will it be?It's 6" x 4"...

...kful and positive no matter what.THANK YOU for making this an incredible year for Business Blog Wire and Know More Media.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. ...

This morning I was really mad when I found out that my camera was not working. I wanted to record my daughters Christmas Party but my camera refused to work. I had requested my husband to check the camera two days ago but he didn't and today I had no ...

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...

...fung, sufei, NEICEzoen, zoze not coming to sg.They kids fall sick,pray for their health before fun times begins!5 more days to christmas count down,6 more days to christmas day,12 more days to 2008!HOHOHO!~...

Lucy: What kind of Christmas music is that? Schroeder: Beethoven Christmas music. Lucy: What has Beethoven got to do with Christmas? Everyone talks about how “great” Beethoven was. Beethoven wasn’t so great. Schroeder: What do you mean B...

For those of you who are waiting until the 11th hour to do your shopping, there’s still time to take advantage of some great deals on Amazon for your Christmas Gift Needs! Here’s the shipping schedule per Amazon.com Today, December 19th –...

Every fall, I look to the heavens and ask for a white Christmas.  Most years we have one.  A few we don’t, like last year.   This year though, its seems we are on white Christmas overload.  Every 2-3 days a clipper moves through and we get a fe...

My Rhapsody Playlist

...r putting on dirty clothes, 'cause they just want to. Today just blows, and I'm still sick, and I'm not ready for Christmas, and there's no money, and and and... I'm just tired and having a bad day. That's all. Thanks for liste...

Nativity Scene Christmas Video Social Bookmarking

Well, we're heading down to Germany today, where we'll spend Christmas and New Years. Because I don't know how often I'll manage to update the blog with all of the craziness of the Christmas preparations (not to mention the 7-hour commute)...

With the Christmas holiday season upon us, I want to make a plea to you to support local businesses. As tempting as it is to go online and purchase items, maybe the online experience for you can be research oriented,...

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Finished the tree! Ornaments and all! Finally! Next three days off work - much shopping and baking to do. Christmas Eve in one week? WTFGAH! # ©2007 The Metamorph. All Rights Reserved..

At times we tend to take our freedoms for granted. During this Holiday Season, it's an especially good time to thank those who sacrifice so much to ensure our freedom....

I have, but I'm not going to tell you.I'll tell you about 2 small other things I've done today, though:I've invited Sis & family to an expedition into the woods to cut Christmas trees this Saturday, complete with barbecue, and I've...

Come on you know you would love something free this holiday season. Check this blog out http://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com/2007/12/no-guilt-holiday-giveaway.html

To tour my Christmas house ...Just hop in the sleigh by clicking hereSee you there!

I got an email tonight from a friend with a link to Digital Aquariums, owned and operated by another old friend of mine, Jim Simon. Jim is a great guy - I saw him in August when I went back...

This is for those who wait until the last minute, pushing it to the wire. If you want you holiday cards delivered before Christmas, put them in the mail today. According to the US Post Office’s guidelines posted on their website, First Class M...

"Wherever there is a human being, there is a chance for a kindness." -Seneca Put a smile on someone's face at Christmas time by performing an act of kindness. Many acts of kindness do not cost anything, but the benefits...

...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...

in conjunction with Christmas, I finally decided to close this blog. bai baiPowered by ScribeFire.

...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...

...at I never had the chance to write. I didn't make time. It was my fault.I'll plan better next time when I go home on Christmas next year.By the way, it's now eight (8) days before Christmas!!!!Happy Christmas everyone!...

On the first day of Christmas a loved one gave to me:a baby with plagiocephaly.On the second day of Christmas, a loved one gave to me,2 Pink eyesand a baby with plagiocephaly. On the third day of Christmas, a loved one gave to me:3 nasty coughs,2 pink eye...

I've decided that I need a vacation from blogging so I'm going to take one. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! I'll be back in 2008.

Okay, so I have a couple of cool things to mention and give away and there's just no other way for me to post about them. How's that for full disclosure? But rest assured that there's none of this "wow...

My father is a member of the local chapter of the Moose Lodge.  He invited us to the “Breakfast with Santa” event that the club was hosting, which is just a fancy name for a children’s Christmas party. We went to the party after church ...

Oil on Gessoed Hardboard (Masonite)5" high x 5" wideClick here to bidThe second painting from the Christmas Ornaments Series. I'm really enjoying painting this little gems. Painting reflective surfaces is quite challenging but so interesting...

The snow has been falling over the last week, Christmas music fills the air and the best holiday shows are on television, sometimes over and over again. Christmas is a wonderful time of year. This year I decided to get myself a Christmas present. Whi...

NPR's annual list of new Christmas music: NPR Music: 18 Hours of Christmas Music: My Holiday Hellride.

...n December 23rd! We’ll be adventuring with his best friend Tim Walther through Barcelona and hopefully Ibiza for the Christmas-New Years break. Tim and Paul are experienced globetrotters, so [...]...

Artist Tip #5 - How to Package Aunt Wilma’s Christmas Gift Remember that eyeball you tore out? I bet you saved it! Go now and get your Aunt Wilma caricature with red rose collage and wrap it in red paper. Tie this with green ribbon. Next punch a...

...n our doorstep at around the same time! So as the year winds down while the winds pick up, and we all settle in to enjoy our Christmas parties and [...]...

A neat gift arrived in the mail today from my good friend Mark in California - it’s a DVD compilation of Christmas episodes of “The Floppy Show” from WHO TV in the 1960’s. Mark and I were both typical central Iowa kids who watched ...

Christmas comes slowly to our house. I have many friends and family members who have decorations in place as early as the day after Thanksgiving and all their presents bought long before then. I simply stare at them in amazement, wondering how. My own pro...

The Lord is Come! Nativity Song and Hymn by Watts and Mason © Tel Asiado Dec 7, 2007 Written by Isaac Watts and tune adapted from Handel’s “Messiah” by Lowell Mason, this Advent and Christmas carol remains one of the best-known and bes...

Here are Hubby and Me wishing you a fabulous holiday season...in our own special way...:)

...to your post). This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere in the world (as long as you have a blog) - what are you waiting for, Christmas?[ If you are reading this, so will everyone else. Advertise your site here! ]...

...e such area is the hunt for safe baby toys. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re looking to buy something this Christmas for your child or somebody else’s: Inspect the toy for sharp edges or [...]...

Thank you for visiting my site and subscribing to my news posts. I hope that you make the most of the holiday season and may the coming new year bring you and your loved ones an abundance of good health, good times, friendship and love. Below are some gra...

We Christmas multi-tasked last night. We took in Freddy’s choir concert, which was pure joy… with a teeny bit of hell mixed in. Picture 150 3rd, 4th and 5th graders singing White Christmas at the top of their lungs, their angelic faces a mixtu...

Judah, originally uploaded by Addie’s. One of the many expectant babies made his arrival yesterday (18 Dec. 2007), weighing 3.25 kgs. What a surprise! We only expected him to arrive a week from now, but nobody’s complaining!!! Welcome to the ...

dh has been out snowblowing for three hours! it's craziness here...I would guess we will be having a white Christmas! We are thinking of sneaking out to the mall to see santa since most people will be hiding out at home. It's the best time to s...

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...

A little brass wire basket which my father used to have on the Christmas tree each year when he was a child, as did I and my brother, and as since have my kids... now hoping for a grandchild to continue the tradition... it's bent and battered and spen...

Told you I wasn’t sure. I guess I’ll keep blogging for now. I’m kind of attached to this place. So, I got an early Christmas gift from my father:  a set of Tiffen 67mm close-up lenses! I’m so excited! They came with a really nice ...

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

To: Garth (not his real name) From: F.B. (wouldn't you like to know) I love you, BUT, dang there's STILL sooooooo much to do and would you even want me this way - see above - HAH, who am I...

Gene Autry’s rendition of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” was a hot item when it was released for the Christmas season in 1949. One of my aunts bought me a “45” record of it, and I played it so much my parents threatened to throw i...

Written by Chrissy Scivicque of  The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox. Around the holidays, I always end up a little overwhelmed with stress. It’s natural, I suppose. As a child, my mother did Christmas in a big way – a big, beautiful tree, lots o...

Beberapa hari yang lepas saya menerima emel daripada Santa…sila lihat emel di bawah: armier, T’anks for joining Santa Sal Christmas Giveaway It’s a good move on your part. To download your gifts visit: Clik here For your records: Your Lo...

When David and I went to Topeka the other day to do Christmas shopping, he asked me what I wanted.   I told him what I wanted couldn’t be bought with money.  There are several things along that line that I would like.  Our dining...

Check out the link below to a great little animated video by Elliot Cowan at his Sandwichbag blog. Elliot Cowan’s Merry Christmas animation

I’m sure that it can be annoying at times to have a fibromite around. I’m not sure about this because I am a fibromite, & I love being around me. However, I’m sure that the constant attention to lighting, comfort, & fatigue can r...

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...

...se so you can hear them coming and you've got the cutest little reindeer around.Technorati tags: winter, holidays, crafts, Christmas...

Here's what the guy behind the counter at my local shipping-and-receiving store, which was filled with people sending Christmas packages, said to a startled customer the other day: Sir, we can't allow you to tape your package in the store. A woman...

I haven’t really done a good recap of events lately on here, but that’s because just like everyone else, my days are swamped right now!! I am still not finished with my Christmas shopping, though I have the majority of it done at least! And no...

... Don't know if I will make it, but I'll try to keep up regular posts this week, at least to have a nice run up towards Christmas.P.S. You can still comment, favorite, link, rate, view my stupid video. It's sweeping the category of German comed...

Eight months ago I wrote my first post on PlasticFlying. Air-Stories, Safety Pilot, Flying Photo and Flying Video joined the familly shortly after. By the end of August they all merged into PlasticPilot.net.As Christmas is coming I tweaked the logo and st...

I’ve made some fantastic discoveries while Christmas shopping this year, but I can’t blog about them because the people I am Christmas shopping for actually READ this blog once in a while.  No spoilers here!  All I’ll say is that I alw...

The tree is now up and the holiday season is approaching so it inspired a thought about how to think about life - not that I am encouraging drinking, just adding flavour to the post! Be whiskey - embrace a...

The holidays are here. We are busier then ever. I have been really enjoying this Christmas season. Today I took my girls to Disneyland. Disneyland really is a magical place during the holidays. You may be busy with the hustle and bustle of the season or y...

My twins will be five next month, just old enough to have definite ideas about what they want for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, they have always had “favorite” items on their lists like a Little Einstein movie they had seen or a Dora d...

Lucy: What kind of Christmas music is that? Schroeder: Beethoven Christmas music. Lucy: What has Beethoven got to do with Christmas? Everyone talks about how “great” Beethoven was. Beethoven wasn’t so great. Schroeder: What do you mean B...

7 days to Christmas and carols are playing on the radio. Does it feel like it's