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How is everyone? Have you finished your Christmas shopping and preparations? For the first time ever I finished a week early and have had time to just bake and enjoy! Part of that has been my self imposed simplicity for the year. I’m loving it and quite honestly there really doesn’t feel like there is anything missing!
I fell behind a bit last week with BLOGMAS having too much fun baking, but I’m all caught up now 😀
Day 1 ~ Holiday Schedule
Day 2 ~ Elf on the Shelf / Gnomes
Day 3 ~ Christmas Movie MUST Watch List
Day 4 ~ Christmas Music Playlist
Day 5 ~ Quiet Christmas?
Day 6 ~Christmas Cookies
Day 7 ~ Real or Artificial Tree?
Day 8 ~ Winter MUST haves
Day 9 ~ Christmas Cards
Day 10 ~ Advent Calendar
Day 11 ~ Favorite Decorations and Ornaments
Day 12 ~Outdoor Decorations & Lights
Day 13 ~ TAG questions
Day 14 ~ Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Day 15 ~ Neighbor Plates & Gifts / Delivery Drivers
Day 16 ~ WISH List
Day 17 ~ Party Food Ideas/ CHARCUTERIE Boards
Day 18 ~ Favorite Christmas Foods, Beverages & Recipes
Day 19 ~ Inspirations & Stories
Day 20 ~ Favorite Family Traditions
Day 21 ~ Wrapping Ideas
Day 22 ~ Weather/Winter Wonderland Pictures
Day 23 ~ Meaning of Christmas
Day 24 ~ Christmas Past, Present & Future
Day 25 ~ When Do You Open Presents?
Looks like we’re going to get that snow for Christmas day(and then some) that I wished for, BUT this forecast as been ever changing, so while I’m hoping it’s true, I know in reality it will probably change again.
Hot water and baby food squeeze 😀 this doesn’t change much
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS
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WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV
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I just started a new series from Ava Miles, Beside Golden Irish Fields (Book 1) ~ The Unexpected Prince Charming Series but have been falling asleep almost immediately before getting too far into the book.
Saturday night we froze our butts off watching the Timber Town Toy Land Electric Light Parade which honestly they over named! We are a small town and they try hard, but this year’s parade wasn’t nearly as good as last years 🙁 but I did get a few good pictures. It stayed clear until after the parade and the storm moving in gave the full moon an eerie glow.
MAKE THIS YOUR CHEAT WEEK 😀
NOT SURE IF THIS WORKS, BUT SOUNDS WORTH A TRY 😀
with the links to last week’s posted recipes, featured party links for the week and upcoming recipes to be posted soon.
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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DINNER
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ORANGE APRICOT CHICKEN & RICED CAULIFLOWER PILAF
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BAKED BEAN DIP & CHIPS
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COMPANY CHICKEN and DRIED BEEF PICKLE ROLL DIP & CHIPS
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CHRISTMAS ENCHILADAS
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ROAST TURKEY BREAST, MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, HONEYED CARROTS & UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PIE
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MARINATED PRIME RIB, TWICE BAKED POTATOES, SAUTEED GREEN BEANS & AUSTRALIAN CHEESECAKE
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C.O.R.N. leftovers
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DESSERT
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AUSTRALIAN CHEESECAKE & UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PIE
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- BAKED BEAN DIP
- DRIED BEEF PICKLE ROLL DIP
- ORANGE APRICOT CHICKEN
- TRIED & TRUE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
- COMPANY CHICKEN
I’m doing pretty well overall. I did a lot early and then here at the end time has caught up with me a little. I had hoped to do more baking and I’m just keeping it much simpler now, but that’s ok. I’ll have to fight a few more crowds but I wear my mask and it will all get done. ♥️
I love your light display – it’s funny you say you froze. We went to our local one on a quite warm night for here this time of year, so it didn’t feel so cold this year. Lol
Love all you share here. I pray you have a wonderful rest of your week and very blessed Christmas!! xo
LOL I “freeze” much easier these days, but in my defense it was only 36 and breezy 😀 Have a blessed week my friend and a very Merry Christmas!
had not heard of that for hiccups.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Great pictures of the parade!
Thank you! Have a blessed week and a very Merry Christmas!