Illinoismom

If I go which I am not sure of yet DD 24 son 21 DD 14 DS 12 Mother in law, DD 14 Boyfriend Employee Employee DS and his friends Employee husband not sure who else

All I want is my life to go back to normal or at least my normal

lets see if I can remember

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Thanks Brad Congrats to the other winners

not a singlemom but I know what you are saying, Last year was very special for me with the exchange

I have made both of these several times orange chicklets are not easy to find

if you all want to brave the winter the more the merrier, we don't so meat Christmas Eve Italian tradition so it's pasta and fish and shrimp

had a key ring and lost it, never bothered to replace any of the cards

I've made those 2 years in a row for the elderly dinner I host

this comes from Taste of homes and was a big hit Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps19077_TH10300_C33A.jpg 10-12 Servings Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min. 10 45 55 Ingredients 6 cups hot mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter) 1 cup 2% milk 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 18 large marshmallows Directions In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg until smooth. Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and brown. Yield: 10-12 servings. I've made this three years in a row Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps38181_CW1191757D18.jpg 24 Servings Prep: 45 min. + chilling 45 45 Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese 6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder DECORATIONS: 3 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons 2% milk Brown, orange and yellow paste food coloring 6 large oval crackers 1 large sweet red pepper 1 small yellow summer squash 1 cup pecan halves Assorted crackers Directions In a small bowl, beat the first six ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Divide among four small bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl brown, one dark orange and one light orange (using yellow and orange); leave one bowl plain. Transfer each mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. For turkey tail feathers, decorate the top halves of large oval crackers with tinted cream cheese. Using the red pepper, form the turkey head, neck and wattle. For beak, cut a small triangle from summer squash; attach with cream cheese. Add eyes, using brown and plain cream cheese. Insert pecan halves and decorated crackers into cheese ball. Serve with assorted crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball (3 cups). Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Townhouse Oval Bistro crackers. every Christmas morning French Toast Casserole Recipe http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/expsi11511_W101973175D11_05_2b.jpg 12 Servings Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + standing 15 45 60 Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 8 eggs, lightly beaten 3 cups 2% milk 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon salt TOPPING: 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Maple syrup, optional Directions Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired. Yield: 12 servings. forgot one Candy Bar Pie Recipe http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps19224_QC10253D40A.jpg 6-8 Servings Prep: 10 min. + chilling 10 10 Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each) 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) Directions In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Crush the candy bars; fold 1 cup into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle with remaining candy bar crumbs. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours before slicing. Yield: 6-8 servings. one more Pretzel Dessert Recipe http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps15752_TH10194C13.jpg 16 Servings Prep: 20 min. + chilling 20 20 Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, cubed 2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip) 1 cup cold 2% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Directions In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, sugar and butter; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a large bowl, beat the whipped topping mix, milk and vanilla on high speed for 4 minutes or until soft peaks form. Add cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread half over crust. Top with pie filling and remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with reserved pretzel mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Yield: 16 servings. I have made everyone of these multiple times always get rave reviews

at out house, On Christmas Eve, I make 2 apple, a cherry 2 pumpkin, a banana cream, and two or three new ones that make the menue nexrt year, I also try and make cannoles, cookies are a given and christmas cake and two other desserts, my gathering has gotten smaller and the desserts bigger

I still use the ploy, they lose gifts and Santa's bag gets light if they are not good

so since Brad has the letter let the whining begin, I want to win a shirt and other goodies

No they haven't offended me, It is a personal preferance on why I do not buy, I stopped when they left grade school.

Mine are 24,21,14,12 we have the magic, They are traditions that we will never let go of. I still leave Santa his cookies, the reindeer their food, and Santa leaves their presents. They know but tradition in our house is very important, and Christmas will always stay the same.

well no C&D order and I haven't whined for a shirt yet, Man what is this Holiday season coming too

we are also not giving any thing to teachers

Photo one Man with long hair, Hey dude whats the line for, I am looking for my wife she said she was here Photo two If I give them the thumbs up maybe they wont notice we didn't get the shipment if door busters in, smile every one Photo Three I waited in line for three day's and all you wanted was a zip drive

no the sheet one worked for me the other didn't

Back friday is here my favorite time of the year can't wait till next year

Haf price books 10/14

I am debating , I love these exchanges

oh how I loved that year http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?151981-*-Official-Holiday-Exchanges-Thread-SEND-ME-DC-S-PLS*/page10 more Rudolph items then my widest dreams

looks like Eve will be returning, I am so happy she is going to be here this Christmas season. So look for Eve's post