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Cookies and milk(DH) and a diet coke(me) for the road and also carrots for the reindeer..but this year I think we will do the reindeer food..I think it is cute and it would be a nice tradition to start

I also think the U.B. Funkey will be a hot seller...and my DD keeps talking about Shining Stars

Has anyone ever tried to use a manufacturers coupon at walmart for a BF item?.

I usually have them the first or second week of Dec..I usually ask my family what weeks are best for them and send out invitations around the week before thanksgiving

I want a luxurious gotta deal shirt or ill have to get something hinky and pull some monkeyshines on you

my niece is 10 almost 11 and I am getting her a monogrammed silver bangle type bracelet she also has everything from a lap top to a mp3 she is also really really girly so Im hoping she will like it.

last year in PreK my DD class each bought one Golden book that they exchanged randomly..I liked the thought of it being a book worked out good..not sure what will be done this year since she is in kindergarten

mine was like that also when I went Sat..there was nothing but socks and stickers but I did pick up some nascar mugs for 2.98 (org. 9.99) and a 4 piece transformer set ( 087-06-1872 ) for 4.98

nothing...I dont have a christmas tree topper

oh its wonderful...I have everyone bake 2 dozen and then you get to take home 2 dozen...I love christmas cookies but I cant cook them like I used to with my little one running around

My best would be Christmas Eve 04 we found out we were going to have another baby My worst would have to be Top 100 Country Cd and a candle that smelled like a retirement home....(Im so not a country music gal and I am picky on smells )

That sounds like alot of fun we may have to try that

What type of Christmas parties do you give or attend? I started a cookie/ornament exchange last year and I plan on doing it again this year. Cant wait

I thought so also...I loved the Santa lightbulb

Last year I spent around 400 I only use cash and I leave my credit cards and checkbook at home so I dont go over my budget this year I plan on spending the same if not a little more

this will be my 4th BF and my 1st year in this community

Christmas Vacation Elf Christmas with the Kranks The Santa Clause The Santa Clause 2 Home Alone Home Alone 2 Rudolph Frosty A Christmas Carol and I am sooo excited about Deck the Halls and The Santa Clause 3 coming out this year And Polar Express...I forgot that one

I would love to here are some I will post the rest when I get back from picking my daughter up from school Spice Cake In a Jar makes 5 jars 1 tablespoon shortening melted 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter. melted 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup sour cream 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 325, brush 5 (12 ounce) sterilized canning jars with melted shortening. Place jars on a baking sheet; set aside In a large bowl, combine flour,sugar,baking soda,cinnamon,baking powder,nutmeg,mace,and salt. Stir in pecans and raisins. In a separate bowl, combine milk,butter,honey,sour cream,egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Combine milk mixture with flour mixture stirring to combine well. Evenly divide batter between jars, filling each jar approximately half full. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using kitchen towels remove one jar at a time from oven and carefully place lid and ring on each; screw lids on tightly. Cool jars on counter tops. Once jars have sealed store in a cool place for up to 1 year ______________________________________________________________________________ Gingerbread In a Jar makes 4 jars 1 tablespoon shortening melted 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter melted 1/4 cup dark molasses 1 large egg beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 325, brush 4 (12 ounce) sterilized canning jars with melted shortening. Place jars on a baking sheet; set aside In a large bowl, combine flour,sugar,ginger,cinnamon,baking powder,baking powder and salt.In a separate bowl, combine milk,butter,molasses,egg and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Combine milk mixture with flour mixture stirring to combine well. Evenly divide batter between jars, filling each jar approximately half full. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Using kitchen towels remove one jar at a time from oven and carefully place lid and ring on each; screw lids on tightly. Cool jars on counter tops. Once jars have sealed store in a cool place for up to 1 year ______________________________________________________________________________ Carrot Nut Bread makes 6 mini loaves 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 3 cups finely grated carrot 1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Spiced Butter (see recipe below) Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour 6 (6x2 1/2 inch) mini loaf pans. In a large bowl bear butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture beating just until combined Stir in sour cream, grated carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pans and bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely on wire racks..Package with Spiced Butter Spiced butter makes about 2 1/4 cups 2 cups unsalted butter softened 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger In a medium bowl beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy Gradually beat in remaining ingredients. separate into 6 containers and refrigerate. Bring to room temp before serving ______________________________________________________________________________ Homemade Vanilla Extract makes 1 (1.75 liter) bottle 6 Madagascar vanilla beans 6 Mexican vanilla beans 1 (1.75 liter) bottle vodka Split and scrape vanilla beans. Place scraped beans and seeds in vodka bottle. Screw cap on lightly and shake bottle vigorously. Place bottle in a cool Dark place. Shake bottle vigorously once a week for at least 3 months. Store for up to 1 year(it will darken as it ages). Using a funnel pour vanilla extract straining if desired into decorative glass jars to give as gifts ______________________________________________________________________________ Spice Tea Mix makes 6 (1 cup) gift mixes 2 cups orange flavored drink mix 2 cups lemon flavored ice tea mix 2 cups sweetened lemonade mix 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice in a large bowl combine orange drink mix and remaining ingredients stirring to mix well spoon into 6 (1 cup) air tight canister or decorative jars To serve spoon 2 tablespoons mix into 1 cup hot water stir well ______________________________________________________________________________

Santa used to bring 3-4 when DD & DS were younger but this year he is going to bring one big gift since what we are getting them is going to be so expensive

I bought Paula Deens new holiday baking magazine and they have wonderful recipes for homemake food gifts...Im going to use them to make baskets for my parents and my DH parents

I still get presents from the big guy....

I would love a White Christmas..but living in East Texas it never happens...but never say never right

I use pretty wrapping paper for everyone but my kids and they each have there own my daughter is usually disney princess and my son spongebob that way the both know which is theres since they are 5 and 2...then Santa gifts aren't wrapped they are just put under the tree out of there packages

My SIL...my dh thinks we are crazy as do most in the family...we have the same shopping speed so we get in and fly out we split up in the store with each others list that we divide in half and call each other and meet in our meeting spot..hahaha..its like mission impossible

ours always get to open one present each (christmas pj's) and then they get to open one together which is always a christmas movie we watch that night..then they open the rest on Christmas morning before breakfast