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 [...]...

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...

The latest headlines from the North Pole’s yearly newspaper ‘NP Times’ NP Times Rudolph pregnant after drunken night out...

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...

So, on Thursday was the first storm, and oh, how wonderful and sweet I thought it was. Wow, we haven't had a white christmas in awhile. Michael come and look at the snow. I didn't even mind having to dig...

The latest headlines from the North Pole’s yearly newspaper ‘NP Times’ NP Times Rudolph pregnant after drunken night out...

Ok….two very loved people (kiss kiss kiss!) had their feelings all trampled under my stilettos because I did not include their cuties in the Humor is Sexy column.  They said that I gave The Marine “first choice” treatment because I am ...

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....

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

Since we've been together, Frank and I have sent out an annual report with our Christmas card. This year, in order to be a little more green, we are putting this on-line. For those of you visiting this blog for...

... someone waiting for them underneath the mistletoe. Regardless, its a pretty sweet episode as Luke and Noah spend their first Christmas together, even if they don't show them kissing any more in situations where any hetero couple would be snogging no...

Dear Santa, It's been a whole year since I last wrote to you, pal, and you NEVER WROTE BACK. I think I mentioned that when I finally got to meet you a few weeks ago but, you know, I'm two and a half and I forget things. I think you laughed abou...

Over on The Poop, Mike is asking everyone what they are cooking for Christmas (for those that celebrate it). I loved reading the comments. Everything sounds so yummy! If we...

I can't believe how much of a chore it was to find this movie playing here in Des Moines. It hasn't been out long enough to start leaving the major theaters. Or maybe it never hit those movie houses in...

The much-anticipated Crunchies nominees have been announced - kind of like an early, unexpected Christmas present - and as a proud Canuck, it’s good to see that a Canadian company made the list. Waterloo, Ont.-based ProductWiki is one of five co...

...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....

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...

18″ x 24″ oil painting on canvas, SOLD See all artwork available for sale. It’s a beautiful scene, isn’t it? Maybe for most, but for me personally, looking out my window and seeing a fresh blanket of snow does not make me think joyful...

Well. It's been quite an eventful couple of days here. (When is it not?) Saturday: Wonderboy, O he of uncertain balance, took another tumble and lost three more teeth. Remember when he knocked out a front tooth at the playground?...

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...

. . .A carpenter with a fair fee. Beginning today, I imagine most people will be madly engaged in celebrating Christmas in its various forms (Before, During, and After). At our house, we will honor and celebrate the season by decorating our house with R...

Ever since I can remember, my Mom made Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs for Christmas. In the last couple of years she stopped baking so I decided I’d better learn how to make them myself. I made them for the first time last year and they turned out perfectl...

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...

Copyright ?? 2007 RT Cunningham. Visit the original article at http://www.untwistedvortex.com/2007/12/22/christmas-humor/. Messing With Santa's Head Leave a plate filled with cookies and a glass of milk out, with a note that says, "For The Tooth...

As the week winds down to Christmas (thank G-d Hanukkah is finally over), I thought it was time for a little fun. One of my copywriting students, knowing of my stand-up comedy background, challenged me to finish this joke: “A copywriter and his ...

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...

Awesome #1: Here comes Torchwood, S2: Awesome #2: Who Christmas Special!:

According the PDQ there are only 11 more days until new years. I guess she got sick of counting down the days until Christmas so we've moved on to higher math.The week started with a visit from Santa at the house next door. The local volunteer fireman...

Yup, it’s that time of the year again. Time for you all to see how the kids have grown over the past year. I’d like to take this time to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! oh and a big *thank you* to all that regularly visit and comment...

OK, maybe I'm not a complete domestic zero.Cordy wants only two things for Christmas: a magic wand, and a ballerina skirt.Have you seen the prices for tutus?No way, not buying one. So I bought the materials and made one. I think it looks pretty good f...

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...

...me. You know, in case you don't have anything else to do. Or need a break from all the FAMILY time. Or don't celebrate Christmas. Or something.(It's sort of like recycling.)(this is a GREEN blog, FYI)(Well, except for the computer.)Happy Holid...

...umble and wilt. I've been told that I should feel back to normal in another week, but something tells me this thing called Christmas will manage to wear me to the bone. Of course, it doesn't help that Q. is recovering from a double ear infection a...

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...

...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...

Why am I not prepared for Christmas? Glad you asked! Best Boss Ever who gives me next two weeks off with pay thus ensuring that this week I'll take it upon myself to crank out three weeks worth of work so she won't regret it. Good friends who wa...

...for the trip, time to...just time. All I kept thinking, when the news was still ringing in my ears, was that I mailed out her Christmas card and package late and she didn't get them in time and I call her on Fridays but was busy last Friday (I don...

...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. ...

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...

I have not posted the past few days because I am busy trying to get ready for an upcoming trip to the US to spend Christmas with Buchela's father family. Unfortunately, I don't get Christmas off. Being a teacher means as long as your students ...

when Christmas is over and I can no longer threaten to tell Santa about all of Sadie's transgressions?Because a year is a verrrry long time to a three-year-old. The constant heightened state of alert would get old.

...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!~...

Gosh, how the days are flying by. I think NaBloPoMo killed my blog! I was so burnt out after posting every day for a month that I just sort of left it for too long! But I haven't been doing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f...

... out of school, BUT it's also nice to have a schedule and of course there are only two more days til school is out for the Christmas break and I need time to organize! Yesterday was girl2004's Christmas pageant during the time I normally have to d...

Yes, I’m still up.  Go ahead, check the timestamp, I’ll wait… Yup, 2:50 in the morning, thats AM, folks.  Why? Because tomorrow is the day from hell and I put everything off I needed to have ready for it until, oh, 9pm tonight.  My m...

...eople a day. I am directing you there to read about the Grace in a Manger - an intimate reflection fit for this season. Merry Christmas....

Well, my mother the eternal queen of DOOM & Gloom has called to tell me that they are awaiting a blizzard at my destination tomorrow. She is hoping we make it. Ever the optimist she anticipates that my daughter and I will spend Christmas with 2 millio...

IF YOU SEE A FAT MANWho's jolly and cute,Wearing a beard and a red flannel suit,And if he is chuckling and laughing away,While flying around in a miniature sleigh,With eight tiny reindeer to pull him along, Then let's face it... Your eggnog's...

Thirteen Things about RAEI figured I would post my favorite games I like playing that is the one things I love about going to Mk's parents for Christmas we play games after all the gifts are open on Christmas Eve Me & Mk have a game night at home ...

...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...

So, Christmas is almost upon us now. I tend to ignore this holiday as much as possible, and I don't get involved in all the present buying frenzy. However, I was thinking about how it is also Jesus' birthday, so it seems like He really should ge...

Here is the Christmas card we decided to go with. The cute little gingerbread men at the bottom are part of the animation that Billy made for the parade of lights float at his work. It is adorable! Merry Christmas to all my friends and family! I hope 200...

Thing One, Thing Two, The Boy and Mini-Me take a pose in the backyard and the best Christmas picture, evuh! The holiday season, for many, is a time for some serious reflection and - especially, if you're a parent -...

Still looking for the right Christmas Gift for your Golf friend, why don’t you get him a Mizuno golf accessories or golf bag. These are serious performance material that will impress your friend and make him look like a professional. From driver...

My husband and I were talking last night and we decided that there were just two items left that we wanted to get the boys for Christmas. I had actually thought we were through that we had gotten everything, but my husband came home and said something to...

Baking cookies, listening to Christmas music, feeling like Norman Rockwell just took over my house. Kinda nice, actually. # ©2007 The Metamorph. All Rights Reserved..

... Development Partners. Thea has created a great resource with Forward Steps and has put together a special Advent Calendar for Christmas. [...]...

And we’re back! All sites under BigSkyMedia were down for almost 3 days. Huge impact on our blogging… I’ll be back later to post some more about this. Meantime, Happy Friday everyone! Just a few more days and it’s Christmas already...

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

... 4 or more kids and blog all the time. I can't explain how you do it. Unreal. Alec is 5 months and Jack is 3. This years Christmas letter, the only writing I have done lately, will be posted soon.Merry Christmas!...

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...

Well, I didn't exactly stick to my diet yesterday. But I did do pretty well, especially considering it was our co-op's Mom's Christmas Party last night. Lots of yummy food and alcohol to tempt me. Don't get me wrong; I definitely blew the ...

I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas! I probably will not blog again until after Christmas! So, have a safe and happy holiday!

I wish you a hopeful ChristmasI wish you a brave New YearAll anguish pain and sadnessLeave your heart and let your road be clearThey said there'd be snow at ChristmasThey said there'd be peace on EarthHallelujah Noel be it Heaven or HellThe Christ...

Bad Poem - but behind one of the links there is Christmas Music. Find the music and then leave a comment telling what the song is!---------------------------Merry Christmas was the words we used to bear.People were saying it everywhere.Out on the street ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I’ve never had Christmas, it’s to my dismay As I love all the lights, and the trees and the sleigh I long for the red and the green M&Ms There’s a hole in my heart, where a caroller stems I have a bay window, where a tree would look ...

Holiday season, wreaths on the door, way too much recycled Christmas music on the radio--it’s that time of year again-run for your life! I'm always feeling out of time or out of money this time of year--that's one of the...

HI All, We just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m sure everyone is busy cleaning house, preparing food, and confirming travel plans. Whatever you do,... Friends, family, and bloggers can play in 'R' ...

...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...

Yeah kids check out Paul McCartney live Dec23 on A&E~A&E TO PREMIERE ONE-HOUR SPECIAL - “PAUL MCCARTNEY LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA” ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 @ 10 PM ET (www.paulmccartney.com) NEWS Television Debut Of Songs From The Three-Time Grammy No...

MANGO - Accessories Sales Now!!!Are you still not done with your Christmas shopping?I have a good newsMANGO is now having an accessories sales with discount up to 30%And look what I foundThese are absolute must have Don't you agree? Well these are act...

Copyright © 2007 K. Visit the original article at http://www.knoizki.net/2007/12/22/have-a-green-christmas/.In keeping with the holiday spirit, I though I would end the week with Christmas Wish post. I believe that Christmas wish is the ideal way to pray...

You Are a Cranberry and Popcorn Strung Tree Christmas is all about showcasing your creative talents. From cookies to nicely wrapped presents, your unique creations impress everyone. What Christmas Tree Are You? I took this quiz three years ago...

Internet, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year is very nearly upon us. Are you filled to near gut-busting with excitement yet? I sure am. But since the innernets will soon become a virtual ghosttown, with dusty e-tumbleweeds rolling by and nary a fresh blo...

Christmas is a time for giving. It’s a time for love, and a time to spread some Christmas loving cheer. Read on to see how you can participate, have some fun and be in the run to win a prize value of ~US$50, along with some really beautiful stories sha...

So what do you expect from a trading blog during the holiday season? Get a life, pal! It is time to relax and recharge yourself. Let’s get back to trading in 2008. Now, go home, give your loved ones a big hug, enjoy dinners with family for the n...

The US is known for taking their Christian believe very serious. But this initiative from Aberdeen tops it all. Check out the Christvertising website and learn about their brand targeted prayer which involves millions of people pray for your brand....

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...

Things are heating up here in London. More people are flying in and driving up for our Christmas gathering. Apart from the Carter family from Chichester and the Mark and Hannah Stoney family, originally from Sheffield, everyone else here is...

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.

Internet, The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year is very nearly upon us. Are you filled to near gut-busting with excitement yet? I sure am. But since the innernets will soon become a virtual ghosttown, with dusty e-tumbleweeds rolling by and nary a fresh blo...

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video **Cross-posted from BlogHer. With Christmas quickly approaching (and 800 gifts to wrap), I decided not to think about politics over the holidays. With just two weeks until the Iowa Cauc...

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...

Photo and Fable copyright Suresh Gundappa 2008 “In celebration of Christ” fable by Suresh: As usual I was getting ready for morning prayer. You know today is special, its Christmas! and I have lot of people to attend to. I have been working as a Bish...

So, I look forward to a Christmas party and guess what happens. I get a cell phone call from my 10yo and he tells me that Quinn woke up from a nap feeling ill….apparently sick to his stomach….and head…and “by God just get thee home...

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

As Christmas quickly approaches, many Nebraskans will find it difficult to make ends meet. Due to the failed policies and programs of the Bush administration, more Nebraskans are in need of assistance – assistance that is slow in arriving and insufficie...

...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 [...]...

Nicely played, Dan. I’ll see your Slade and Wizzard : …and I’ll raise you a Kinks and Wombles : And can we all agree that Switched on Santa isn’t nearly as cool as it should be?

...g is that the reader gets the best read possible.It has been moved up the schedule which means the next one has as well. So my Christmas is really spelt DEADLINE.Luckily all I have to do is wrap presents. But I have this TBR pile that keeps growing as wel...

Having Wino sapien, means I have a small presence in cyberspace, a parallel universe inhabited by fellow bloggers and winos. It's a very odd, but equally welcome thing.With only a few sleeps till Christmas, I'd like to thank all the kind souls who...

At the risk of infecting my blog hits with even more twisted search terms, such as “dad doing Dora,” I give you the following holiday anecdote. It’s been a while since my first vibrator post, a post that brought lots of readers and gobs ...

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...

This is my last post for a while. Tomorrow at the crack of dawn we fly to England and join millions of others who are travelling on the worst day of the year. Still it will be worth it for...

Here is a wish for you and your family. May you have a pleasant and peaceful Christmas holiday of peace and reflection wherever in the world you are, whatever religion you believe in, and whatever culture you are part of.

Merry Christmas to everyone!!! Enjoy Cheech & Chong's take on Santa and His Old Lady.

...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 [...]...

So, I bought my mom a really cool blankety blank for Christmas. (Sorry, she reads my blog so I’ll have to tell you after she opens it.) I wrapped it up all pretty with ribbons and the whole she-bang and propped it against the tv stand yesterday, a...

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...

As most Christmas shopping excursions go, the average consumer does not really look for men's jewelry as much as they look at women's jewelry, but the trend for men's jewelry is fast catching on and is definitely only going to get bigger and b...

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...

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