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Spreading a Little Holiday Cheer.....
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on December 22, 2011
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Another post got me thinking about the things that ARE going well. Do you have a story to share about how well your holiday season is going?
Here is mine:
Today...
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- Well, my cat threw up under the tree.............................but she missed the presents! Yay!
- I was just informed by my new boyfriend (9 months) that "OF COURSE" he is doing my stocking! :) :) ... lol made my night.
- I drove under the freeway/bridge today to find what I thought was a deal going on. A Mercedes was pulled over with the trunk open and the man was giving one of the va...
Family Holiday Traditions
Asked by A.C. from Muncie
on July 4, 2011
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My kids are young (1,3 & 5) so we are just kind of starting with all of this...July 4th has me thinking because we were trying to figure out what to do tomorrow!!! (W...
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- Just spending time with our kids and Grandkids and family is a tradition we like. As long as we are all together that is all that counts. This 4th 3 out of our 5 kids ...
- Air conditioning. At night we blow up the back yard until we run out or the police tell us to stop. Why oh why didn't I check out such laws before I built this h...
- I'll start with the fourth since this is the most recent holiday!!! For the 4th, my hubby and his best friend buy fireworks and we set them off at our house (day befor...
Upset About the Holiday Season Why Does It Have to Be So Crazy??
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on November 11, 2010
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when I was growing up we didn't travel to see my family for holidays my dad was sick so it was just my dad mom and sister so needless to say when I got married I was o...
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- The holidays can be so hectic. Talk to your husband and see if you can come up with an agreement on a way to simplify the holidays so they will be more fun. The ...
- I think you've been given several great suggestions of what others do and the only thing I would add is you and your husband should sit down and figure out what makes ...
- I am willing to travel any/all holidays except Christmas Day. I attempt to see all sides of my family (mom and dad were separated by the time I was born and I lived w...
Christmas Holiday Festivals
Asked by S.T. from Chicago
on November 14, 2011
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Moms, I am looking for a great way to get into the holiday spirit this year. When we lived in Seattle, we traveled to a Bavarian Village in the mountains. The villag...
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- S., there are a lot of really fun things to do in the local area for the holidays. lenhertz avenue in aurora will have the display set up the first week in Dece...
- Again, nothing like you're used to, but our kids love going to winter wonderfest at navy pier every year over Christmas break. The entire ballroom is decorated and fil...
- Not quite as spectacular as your Bavarian Village outing, but here are a couple options: A number of my friends attend the electric parade in St. Charles as their a...
Ideas for the Holiday Season
Asked by T.B. from Norfolk
on September 29, 2009
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Hi moms!
I know this is kind of early to ask this question, but I am wondering what other families do in a situation where some of their children are gone on a ho...
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- I have not been in this situation myself though I know moms who have. However you handle this, know that four-year-olds are surprisingly good at picking up on adults' ...
- Hi T. - I would just do what feels right and stick to it - explain that this is how your family does it and it should be good enough - kids get used to what you do and...
- We have done it a few ways depending on how long my older daughter was gone. Because of the 2 ex spouses involved in our situation we found that the solstice was a nic...
Are You Making This Holiday LESS About the Presents?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on November 27, 2010
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I've read so much in the news about our economy, job losses, foreclosures, bankruptcy, etc.
But lo and behold, Black Friday comes along and the media seems to feed ...
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- Christmas has always been less about the presents and more about the reason for the season and family for my son and me. Oh, he makes a gift list every year, but has a...
- We are starting a Jesse tree this season. Threw it we are working our way up in preparation to the coming of our Lord on Christmas Day. We will be preparing our home...
- Well... now that I have grandchildren, holidays are, um, more about presents again. Spoiling grandchildren is part of my job description! (Only within reason, folks ...
When to Start Holiday Shopping?
Asked by J.T. from Philadelphia
on September 20, 2011
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HELLO LADIES,
This past week I've noticed more toy commercials then usual; it made me wonder is it to soon to begin Xmas shopping? Is there a limit you hav...
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- I like to beat the rush for most of my shopping. Especially since when I go shopping my daughter is with me so I have to do her's when I can or online. It's never ...
- Mine Is already done save for stockings, I shop clearance.
- Jan 1. I'm not fully kidding. My family shops all year and it's a game to see who finishes first. My sister is often done before Labor Day. Right after holidays is...
Giving Back This Holiday Season
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on December 9, 2011
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Good Morning,
I am looking for some direction on how to go about giving back this holiday season, something to start as a tradition to show my two daughters ages 2 ...
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- There are so many amazing things that you can do! I have seen a number of HuffingtonPost articles and all over the internet really about charities that you can donate ...
- My kids (2 and 3 1/2) pick out a toy for Toys for TOTS, and we also sponsor an Angel Tree family at my school that the kids pick out the gifts for. We also go through ...
- We do various things. When the kids were younger, we helped them go through their toys and books and then the kids went with us to donate them to the church store. W...
Cookie Decorating ?
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on February 8, 2011
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Hi! I would like to make sugar cookies and decorate with frosting for my son's birthday party...does anyone have an awesome go-to recipe? Or any advice about making t...
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- Wilton has some good recipes on their webpage (wilton.com) - not sure how well the frosting would do with freezing - you are better off decorating them the day before ...
- Here is a bloggers page on decorating sugar cookies and also the link to Pioneer Woman's blog when she and Bake at 350 blogger got together to make cookies. http:...
- Do you have Eat n' Parks in Ohio ? This icing reminds me of Eat n' Park's Smiley Cookie icing. If you let it dry and 'harden' they could be stacked and frozen. Po...
Cookie Decorating
Asked by A.N. from Des Moines
on December 4, 2009
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My friend and I get together every week for crafting. Next week we are planning on letting our children decorate cut=out cookies. Total there will be a 4,3,2,1 year ...
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- All the other posters have wonderful ideas! Having done this before with several preschool and younger children, it is a mess. I can live with a mess, but the sugar...
- Make the cookie dough a day or two in advance so it has a chance to sit in the fridge. For me, they roll out better and are just easier to manage. I also make icings...
- Perhaps you want to go with just white frosting this year. I'm sure there will be lots of color with lots of sprinkles. Have fun! and take pictures during!
