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I received my package a bit ago, Have not opened it. Have to admit Holiday's are depressing right now, Oldest daughter is choosing to stay home, oldest son is in Germany and the hardest thing I had to do was mail his and his families presents there. I am beat and worn down. Although I did send mine off today and tracking sent. So all of you in my Gotta deal family have a Merry Christmas

Last year This year, top tree real. bottom one my tree in a box

I don't know how to make it work

It was the first time at Lowes on Friday for a sale, I got 4 plants at .50 and a Christmas tree in and out in 10 minutes

For the past 30 years we have always had a real tree, we have gone out in the cold looking for it and cutting it down. This year with half my children having their own families and not being here. One is in Germany with his family stationed there in the Air Force. The other is staying in Indiana with her partner. The two younger ones are in College and have busy schedules. So I learned a lot about fake trees, lights points and what not and looked at trees in the store but none were what I like. Plus I have a hard time with change. Yesterday morning I went to Lowes and bought this one still deciding if I am in love but it's growing one me and first time tree is up day after Thanksgiving and will decorate around it. It came in three pieces branches attached, over 3000 points and it was on sale

I cook every year for my elderly residents in one of the apartment communities I manage. This is the 22nd year of doing this. They will have an appetizer or two Turkey Ham mashed tators sweet potatoes casserole Mac and Cheese stuffing 2 kinds green been casserole corn Casserole Carrots rolls Gravy and several desserts Pumpkin cheesecake pie Banana blueberry pie caramel banana pie Pilgrim hat cookies plain ole pumpkin pie Residents are suppose to make a dish to pass but that never really happens since they are on a fixed budget This always takes place the Weds before Thanksgiving. Then Thursday I will do the family that menu is slightly different

This is a chow chow this is a chow chow this is my 9 month old I was playing with my camera in the living room, The Christmas lights you see stay up all year long. Lost my Christmas spirit was hoping this would help It didn't II

I would love another one of these. This one is in Italy and I would just have to go and get her. Oh to dream and dream big

My k-mart is being liquidated so no honored ad here

could be this isnt the whole ad no door busters the tidy cat was always a 7-12 ad

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE PREP TIME: 20 MINS COOK TIME: 25 MINS TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS AUTHOR: HOLLY COURSE: MAIN COURSE CUISINE: AMERICAN KEYWORD: BAKED, CASSEROLE, HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE, MACARONI AND CHEESE This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce for the perfectly irresistible dish!! INGREDIENTS 12 oz dry macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon onion powder salt & pepper to taste 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup optional 10.75oz 4 cups sharp cheddar divided 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using. Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

INGREDIENTSFOR THE REESE'S-INFUSED VODKA1 c. vodka1/2 c. Reese's piecesFOR THE COCKTAILice3 oz. Reese's-infused vodka3 oz. milk2 oz. Chocolate Liqueur1/4 c. peanut butter, for rimming glass1/2 c. crushed Reese's Pieces, for rimming glass2 Reese's peanut butter cups, for garnish2 tbsp. chocolate syrup DIRECTIONS In a mason jar, combine vodka and Reese’s pieces. Cover with tight-fitting lid and shake. Refrigerate overnight, then strain. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then pour over strained vodka, milk, and chocolate liqueur. Shake until chilled. Put peanut butter on one small plate and crushed Reese's Pieces on another. Dunk tops of two cocktail glasses in peanut butter then roll in crushed Reese's Pieces. Drizzle about a tablespoon of chocolate syrup into each glass. Divide cocktail mixture between glasses and garnish each with a peanut butter cup.

Thanks everyone and Thank you Brad this is awesome

answer The Nightmare Before Christmas quote Sweetie, we don’t drink the tree water because we’re people, right.

Son of a Nutcracker answer Elf Quote : I'm sorry, I didn't know there was a ten dollar spending cap.

answer A Madea Christmas In two hours, she is going to wake up, tear downstairs, search under the tree and... The look on her face! When she finds that there is nothing there, she won't understand! She will think that she is the only one kid in the whole world that Santa does not care about! She will feel so left out!

Quote: "We have dolls that cry, talk, walk, blink, and run a temperature! We don't need any chewing dolls!" Answer Rudolph the red nose reindeer My mom's favorite Christmas decoration from when she was a little girl. We used to hang it on the tree together.

Blame St. Francis of Assisi, who is credited with staging the first nativity scene in 1223. The only historical account we have of Francis' nativity scene comes from The Life of St. Francis of Assisi by St. Bonaventure, a Franciscan monk who was born five years before Francis' death Question what year did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer premier on TV

It's a wonderful life “It’s Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.”

I left out the jalapenos when I made this one total Time: 55 minutes plus 3 hours rising timeYield: 8 Method: baking INGREDIENTS15 Rhodes rolls (frozen unbaked roll dough)4 tablespoons butter melted1 jalapeno seeded and finely minced1 teaspoonn dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar1 cup Gouda cheese shredded1/4 cup parmesan INSTRUCTIONSThaw the rolls for 30 minutes and cut in half. In large bowl combine butter, half of the jalapeno, oregano, basil, garlic powder, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Gouda, Parmesan and cut Rhodes rolls. When mixed transfer to 9 inch spring-form pan that has been coated with nonstick baking spray. Cover pan with plastic wrap and allow dough to double in size; depending on heat and humidity 2-3 1/2 hours. When doubled in size add remaining cheddar, Gouda and jalapenos to the top of the rolls. Cover the bottom of the spring-form pan with aluminum foil to catch any dripping butter. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until the rolls are done in the middle of the pan. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and release the spring form pan.

Simple Chocolate Mousse Prep Time 10 mins Chilling 3 hrs Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins This Simple Chocolate Mousse only requires 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. It’s so easy and completely luscious! Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Signature Kitchens semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional) 1/2 cup Lucerne© whole milk 1 cup chilled Lucerne© heavy whipping cream 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon O Organics vanilla Directions Mix together the chocolate, salt, and espresso powder (if using) in a medium bowl. Heat milk until steaming and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir until combined and smooth. In another medium bowl, whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1-2 minutes. Gently fold into the melted chocolate. Pour mixture into 4 (4 ounce) ramekins or small tumbler glasses. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Dollop with some whipped cream and chocolate shavings and enjoy!

Yield: 4Author: Donna ElickPrint Recipe JACK DANIEL'S SMOKY BACON MAC AND CHEESE Jack Daniel's Mac and Cheese recipe loaded with hickory smoked peppered bacon, tons of ooey gooey smoky cheese and a selection of spices to wake up all your senses. This is the mac and cheese of your dreams. INGREDIENTS ½ tsp kosher salt + more for pasta water 12 oz Hickory smoked peppered bacon, uncooked 2 Tbsp unsalted butter ½ cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey ½ cup chicken broth ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon New Mexico chili powder 1 tablespoon chili pepper paste ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups milk 4 ounces extra sharp cheddar (white), shredded 2 ounces smoked provolone cheese, shredded 2 ounces Asiago cheese, shredded 8 oz dry elbow pasta croutons (garnish)

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Trading places It is Christmas Eve. In just a few hours the clock will chime midnight- a time of magic and of dreams