tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57853859153087413522024-03-18T22:38:30.069-06:00Confessions of a Holiday Junkie!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-10357857706893613722015-07-17T20:13:00.002-06:002015-07-17T20:13:15.916-06:002015 CIJ Ornament Swap<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This years Magical Holiday Home Ornament swap was no disappointment. Lots and lots of thought and work goes into each years ornament choices. We sign up in January and have until Mid June to complete our ornaments. You pick one, ponder your choice and then go another route. Sometimes more then once. This year I was trying to use up supplies I had on hand and ended up with several different choices, but ended up with scrabble ornaments. It wasn't my most creative choice, but I do like how they came out and hope my friends enjoyed them. Some were personalized with their name, others said things like Santa, Joy or Snow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now here are the amazing ornaments I received in my box. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A stuffed and hand painted snowman. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A gingerbread cookie cutter.... LOVE! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A felt Elf</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A candy cane horse</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quilted medallion... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(sorry, I don't know the official word for it...LOL)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A stained glass piece of holly... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first thought was WOW...that does not look easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A cinnamon stick Christmas tree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A star made out of clothes pins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This ornament is an Eye Spy game. She attached the list and inside the light bulb was a bunch of little mini things to find. This one is perfect for kids in the family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I spy a button and a bell...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paper curls inside a glass ornament. This one had to have taken a wee bit of time. Probably more patience than I have.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A twig and ribbon tree. Such a simple idea, but yet super cute! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, you might of not been making ornaments in Spring, but have you thought about ornaments you might like to make for this coming year. Trust me when I say, early is better. The hobby stores will start carrying supplies soon and time will pass you by before you know it. Start scoping out Pinterest now and get that board going. Don't forget to have a Happy Christmas in July! </span></div>
Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-36655143140508902762015-06-25T20:43:00.000-06:002015-06-25T20:43:44.985-06:00Thrifty Thursday: Glamping LuggageI'm always asked about where I find the things I decorate my home with and upcycle, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my Thrifting and Garage Sale finds on Thursdays.<br />
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This past Friday I hit the jackpot when I came across THREE, not one, but THREE vintage suitcases. I picked up the two white cases for $7.00 and my initial thought was to resell them on a Glamping group I belong to on Facebook, but when I got them home, my daughter immediately wanted to use the small white case to store her beauty products at school.<br />
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They both need a good cleaning on the outside, but the inside of the smaller case is in near perfect condition.<br />
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When I asked the price for this smaller Red case and she told me .50 cents, I tried to hold my bluff long enough to pay her and get out of there! She obviously had no idea how in demand these pieces are at the moment. Again, I was trying to convince myself to it sell it, but also thought it would make a fun piece for camping. I don't see me actually owning Glamper anytime soon, but I can Tent Glamp and this would make my trips just a tad more fun. My intended color theme for Tent Glamping is Red, White and Blue, so this could be put to good use. Right now I have a ton of Emergency supplies that I keep in an old draw string bag, why not just transfer the items to this small suitcase? <br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-21404372110948140952015-02-02T07:53:00.001-07:002015-02-02T07:53:54.367-07:002015 Valentine and Wedding Stamps<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to share some new 2015 stamp releases at the USPS. Last week at the post office I seen a glimpse of these new heart stamps on a poster and was excited to actually see one up close. They are a bit different, but I love the design. How perfect for a Valentine or wedding invitation. They are described as: Forever Hearts stamps depicts the ancient association between eternal love and the heart. </span><br /><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-12115746504199372192014-12-02T00:43:00.003-07:002014-12-02T00:44:18.270-07:00Remembering Swiss Colony Christmas Cookies<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just opened a <a href="http://www.swisscolony.com/Holiday-Cookies.pro">Swiss Colony</a> catalog that came to my office and there under customer favorites was a tin of Holiday Cookies. It instantly took me back to my grandma and how much I loved those fancy little cookies growing up. Every year, she would not only send me a tin of these special cookies, she'd also send me a box of oranges. Old school I know, but when things were often rough at home, things like this would make my Christmas extra special and sparkle just a tad more. She passed away when I was 16 and Christmas was always different after that. I think I'm going to order a tin of those cookies this year...and share the delight. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's starts off with the song Ragin Cajun Rednect Christmas, sung by Willie. I'd say..its not bad and not great. The title will tell you exactly what it's about, but it was fitting that the "Commander" started off the CD. Track #2 was I'll Be Home for Christmas, sung by Missy Robertson. This one surprised me the most, because she can sing. They have several songs with guest, so when I heard this song the first time, I actually stopped to check out the credits. Track #3 is Uncle Si "singing" You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch and a perfect combo I thought. Track #4 is Christmas Cookies with Phil, Miss Kay and George Strait. It's all about the real "sugar" he gets from Miss Kay, while the cookies are in the oven. Phil doesn't really sing, he more talks his way through the song, but it's one of my favorites on the CD. Track #6 is another fitting original called Hairy Christmas, with Willie, Luke Bryan, Phil, Uncle Si, Jase and Jep. The first verse sets the tone, for an entire song about rednecks, beards, shotguns and Jesus.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Santa's sleigh might fly right on past</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">With all the camouflage around this place</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">So, we bought every string of lights Wal-Mart had</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now he can see the house from outer space</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">A lot of love and a pot of gumbo" </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My final thought on this CD, is how fun it would be to own a piece of cultural, Christmas memorabilia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their catalog arrived in the mail today, announcing a new store location in the Cherry Creek mall.. I was pleasantly pleased with their very "distinguished" looking clothes for men. High end flannel, wool and leather goods. Soon my mediocre thoughts, turned to pure excitement and I knew I had to share these prized articles of clothing with my online Christmas buddies. Now, I ask, if the website is flooded with orders and you are unable to complete your order, please be persistent and check back. I'm sure, after the initial rush, the Orvis elves will catch up and be able to process your order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's start with pants first. These lovely Embroidered Holiday Bozeman Cords are amazing. Personally I'd buy the Green cords with candy canes for my husband.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, if you think your Santa will be a little Bah Hum Bug with either of those choices, I guess you'll need to play it safe with the Green Wellington SuperCord Pants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your Santa is feeling a little casual, Tartan Shirt in Royal Stewart or Red Plaid, is perfect to keep him hip, yet comfortable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all know, it can get hectic during the holiday season, so this Reversible Wool Tartan Vest is a great piece to have available for your Santa, when he needs to jump from casual to dress wear in minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If it's a little chilly in the Man Cave aka: Workshop, they have a gorgeous Red Cashmere Cardigan to layer and complete the ultimate Christmas look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm super excited to share these options with my husband and I thank Orvis.Com for making my holiday attire shopping so much easy this season. With my husband out of the way, I have more time to find the perfect Christmas dress for myself. </span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-41210790907008016072014-11-21T09:48:00.000-07:002014-11-21T10:17:13.531-07:00A Few Thanksgiving Videos Worth a Giggle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">First, another great video from The Holderness Family. This one is a parody of the Meghan Trainor video "All About the Bass" and is called "All About the Baste". They do some great stuff and I always wonder what the kids will think 5-10 years from now when they are teens and look back. Will they rebel during their tween years? Will they want to be seen in these videos? Will they look back when they reach young "adulthood" and think..WOW I had some really cool parents? Not sure, but for right now, they sure do make me smile. </span></span><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-70938538566047040402014-11-07T07:59:00.001-07:002014-11-07T07:59:55.724-07:00To good not to share....<object width="460" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/iccscUFY860?version=3&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/v/iccscUFY860?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="460" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-62221132672446799672014-10-17T09:15:00.000-06:002014-10-17T09:15:07.437-06:002014 Christmas Stamps<span style="font-size: large;">I went online to buy some stamps today and they FINALLY had photos of the Rudolph Christmas stamps. I was waiting for that final release before sharing them with you. As usual, they have a variety to appeal to everyone, but if you still have a favorite from years past, you can purchase most of those from the online store. Don't procrastinate, buy early and mark one more thing off your To Do list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the evening of December 6, 1964, families sat down to watch a new TV show for the first time: an animated special called <b><i>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</i></b>.
It featured the voice of Burl Ives as Sam, a singing snowman, who
narrates the tale of a misfit reindeer who finds his own special way to
shine. The hour-long show went on to become not only the longest-running
and highest-rated Christmas special in TV history, but also a beloved
holiday tradition. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Issue Date: November 6, 2014</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Winter days can be a wonderful time to appreciate the great outdoors
with friends and loved ones. Drawing on nostalgic images of snowy
childhoods, the <b><i>Winter Fun</i></b> stamps can be used not only to
convey the joyful spirit of the holiday season and the new year, but
also to send cheerful greetings for any occasion all winter long. Each
stamp is sure to add a welcome splash of warmth to letters and cards
during the year’s coldest months. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Issue Date: October 23, 2014</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <i><b>Christmas Maji Stamp</b></i> celebrates the tale of the Three Wise Men from the east who came bearing gifts for Jesus. The stamp art depicts the Magi riding camels, moving through the desert at dawn, guided by a large, dazzling star. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Issue Date: November 19, 2014</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2014, the U.S. Postal Service®
celebrates the winter holidays internationally with a new Forever®
stamp, <i><b>Global Holiday: Silver Bells Wreath</b></i>. This is the second issuance
in the Global Holiday series.<br /><br /> An elegant wreath of silver bells
graces this round holiday stamp. The circle of densely packed bells is
arranged against a deep green background, with a rich red bow anchored
at the top of the wreath. The words “Forever” and “USA” and the date
“2014” surround the wreath in gray type. The word “Global” is
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<span style="font-size: large;">Issue Date: October 23, 2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was jumping around on YouTube today, watching various things and ended up at the Mormon Tabernacle Choir page watching various Christmas performances. Having one listed with Tom Brokaw caught my attention and I was curious. What I wasn't expecting was a full on cry fest at the end of this segment. Talk about touching and honored to have such a great man represent the United States. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Several things crossed my mind as I was watching and then pondering after the fact. First, my daughter. I knew I had to share this story with her. What a great, fun spirited thing he did. A quote in the video really touches on something I've always tried to instill in my daughter. "From Little Things, Come Big Things". With small deeds and love, people really can change the world.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Next, I realize just how much I have a fondness for Tom Brokaw. I grew up listening to him on the news, as did everyone else, but I really grew a new level of respect for him as an adult, when he authored the book "The Greatest Generation". At the time, I didn't purchase the book, but in the past year or two, I picked a copy up at the thrift store to add to my personal history collection. It's still sitting on the shelf, unread, but has now become a new priority. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">When I watched the follow up interview and realized Gail Halvorsen was from Utah, my mind instantly wondered and then assumed he was a Latter Day Saint. Then I recalled that in the movie trailer for <a href="http://meetthemormons.com/">Meet The Mormons</a> they said one of the members highlighted was a WWII vet. Sure enough, it was Mr. Halvorsen and they couldn't have picked a greater representation of what it means to be a Mormon. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">There are also various books telling the story of the Candy Bomber. Here are a few of those publications.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Heaven-Story-Berlin-Bomber/dp/1609077008">Tom Brokaw: Christmas From Heaven</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Candy-Bomber-Michael-O-Tunnell/dp/1580893376/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413515395&sr=1-1&keywords=Candy+Bomber">Candy Bomber: Michael O. Tunnell</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mercedes-Chocolate-Pilot-Margot-Theis/dp/1585360694/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413515541&sr=1-7&keywords=Candy+Bomber">Mercedes and The Chocolate Pilot: Margaret Theis Raven</a></div>
<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-26138799214562797252014-10-13T10:26:00.004-06:002014-10-13T10:26:35.394-06:00Time to Get your TV Spook On! <span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">Halloween season is in full swing. Not only do I love the colors of Fall, but I love seeing a world full of Bats, Witches, Skulls, Owls and Zombies. If you want to bring a little of that fun, family friendly spook factor into your home, here are a few Halloween TV specials I'm looking forward to. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">This Wednesday the 15th, ABC will be airing both Toy Story of Terror and the classic It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Toy Story of Terror was a TV short released last year that I missed, so I will have the DVR set and ready to record. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">For fans of the series The Good Witch, I have good news. First, a new movie The Good Witch's Wonder will premier October 25th and secondly, the Hallmark Channel has picked up the "Good Witch" TV series and it is set to premier in 2015. I think Hallmark is doing a good thing, by bringing in more TV series. I'm really enjoying them. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">For fans of outdoor decorating, the makers of The Great Christmas Light Fight, are bringing you The Great Halloween Fright Fight. This will will air on October 28th on ABC. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">The possibilities are limitless, depending on your taste. Even the History Channel, The Food Network, Turner Classic Movie and the Travel Channel have Halloween specials. I still need to do a search myself and see what catches my fancy. I'm a big fan of the Food War Specials, so I'm sure that will be one of them. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-size: large;">If spookier is your preference, the AMC channel will begin airing it's Fright Fest schedule on Friday the 17th. Want to watch a marathon of some of the classic horror/slasher series, this is the place to find them. </span></span><br />
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<strong><em>Friday, Oct. 17</em></strong><br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Graveyard Shift” (1990)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Silver Bullet” (1985)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Thinner” (1996)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Cujo” (1983)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Dreamcatcher” (2003)<br />
<strong>8 p.m. ET –</strong> “Firestarter” (1984)<br />
<strong>10:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “Children of the Corn” (1984)<br />
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<strong><em>Saturday, Oct. 18</em></strong><br />
<strong>2:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Riding the Bullet” (1984)<br />
<strong>6 a.m. ET –</strong> “Cujo” (1983)<br />
<strong>8 a.m. ET –</strong> “Children of the Corn” (1984)<br />
<strong>10 a.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors” (1990)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 2: Aftershocks” (1996)<br />
<strong>2:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 3: Back to Perfection” (2001)<br />
<strong>4:45 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 4: The Legend Begins” (2004)<br />
<strong>7:15 p.m. ET</strong> <strong>–</strong> “Tremors” (1990)<br />
<strong>9:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 2: Aftershocks” (1996)<br />
<strong>11:30 p.m. ET</strong> <strong>– </strong>“Tremors 3: Back to Perfection” (2001)<br />
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<strong><em>Sunday, Oct. 19</em></strong><br />
<strong>2 a.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 4: The Legend Begins” (2004)<br />
<strong>4:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Creation of the Humanoids” (1962)<br />
<strong>6 a.m. ET –</strong> “Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh” (1995)<br />
<strong>8 a.m. ET –</strong> “The Howling” (1981)<br />
<strong>10 a.m. ET –</strong> “Pumpkinhead” (1988)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 2” (1990)<br />
<strong>2 p.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 3” (1991)<br />
<strong>4 p.m. ET –</strong> “Bride of Chucky” (1998)<br />
<strong>6 p.m. ET –</strong> “Seed of Chucky” (2004)<br />
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<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 20</em></strong><br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (1980)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 2” (1981)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 3” (1982)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 4” (1984)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (1980)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 2” (1981)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 3” (1982)<br />
<strong>11 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 4” (1984)<br />
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<strong><em>Tuesday, Oct. 21</em></strong><br />
<strong>1 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 5” (1985)<br />
<strong>3 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 6: Jason Lives” (1986)<br />
<strong>5 am. ET –</strong> “War of the Colossal Beast” (1958)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 4” (1984)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 5” (1985)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 6: Jason Lives” (1986)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan” (1989)<br />
<strong>5:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” (1993)<br />
<strong>7:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Jason X” (2001)<br />
<strong>9:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (2009)<br />
<strong>11:15 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (1980)<br />
<strong><em>Wednesday, Oct. 22</em></strong><br />
<strong>1:15 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 2” (1981)<br />
<strong>3:15 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th, Part 3” (1982)<br />
<strong>5:15 a.m. ET –</strong> “Violent Midnight” (1963)<br />
<strong>5:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Corridors of Blood” (1958)<br />
<strong>5:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “Invasion of the Neptune Men” (1961)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Slaughter of the Vampires” (1962)<br />
<strong>9:15 a.m. ET –</strong> “Invasion of the Neptune Men” (1961)<br />
<strong>9:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “How to Make a Monster” (1958)<br />
<strong>9:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “The Funhouse” (1981)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” (1991)<br />
<strong>2 p.m. ET –</strong> “The Fog” (1980)<br />
<strong>4 p.m. ET –</strong> “Survival of the Dead” (2009)<br />
<strong>6 p.m. ET –</strong> “Land of the Dead” (2005)<br />
<strong>8 p.m. ET –</strong> “Lake Placid” (1999)<br />
<strong>10 p.m. ET –</strong> “House on Haunted Hill” (1999)<br />
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<strong><em>Thursday, Oct. 23</em></strong><br />
<strong>12 a.m. ET –</strong> “Return to House on Haunted Hill” (2007)<br />
<strong>1:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “An American Werewolf in Paris” (1997)<br />
<strong>4 a.m. ET –</strong> “Puppetmaster” (1989)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Eight Legged Freaks” (2002)<br />
<strong>11:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Lake Placid” (1999)<br />
<strong>1:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “Cujo” (1983)<br />
<strong>3:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (1997)<br />
<strong>6 p.m. ET –</strong> “Thirteen Ghosts” (2001)<br />
<strong>8 p.m. ET –</strong> “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)<br />
<strong>10 p.m. ET –</strong> “Ghost Ship” (2002)<br />
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<strong><em>Friday, Oct. 24</em></strong><br />
<strong>12 a.m. ET –</strong> “Scream 3” (2000)<br />
<strong>2:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Deep Blue Sea” (1999)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Scream 3” (2000)<br />
<strong>11:30 a.m. ET – </strong>“Ghost Ship” (2002)<br />
<strong>1:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “Firestarter” (1984)<br />
<strong>6:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “Damien: Omen II” (1978)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Omen III: The Final Conflict” (1981)<br />
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<strong><em>Saturday, Oct. 25</em></strong><br />
<strong>1:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Hide and Seek” (2005)<br />
<strong>6 a.m. ET –</strong> “Graveyard Shift” (1990)<br />
<strong>8 a.m. ET –</strong> “Christine” (1983)<br />
<strong>10 a.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (2009)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)<br />
<strong>2 p.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 2” (1990)<br />
<strong>4 p.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 3” (1991)<br />
<strong>6 p.m. ET –</strong> “Bride of Chucky” (1998)<br />
<strong>8 p.m. ET –</strong> “Seed of Chucky” (2004)<br />
<strong>10 p.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 2” (1990)<br />
<strong><em>Sunday, Oct. 26</em></strong><br />
<strong>12 a.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 3” (1991)<br />
<strong>2 a.m. ET –</strong> “Bride of Chucky (1998)<br />
<strong>4 a.m. ET –</strong> “Seed of Chucky” (2004)<br />
<strong>6 a.m. ET –</strong> “The Crow: City of Angels” (1996)<br />
<strong>7:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors” (1990)<br />
<strong>9:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 2: Aftershocks” (1996)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 3: Back to Perfection” (2001)<br />
<strong>2:30 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors 4: The Legend Begins” (2004)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors” (1990)<br />
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<strong><em>Monday, Oct. 27</em></strong><br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “War of the Colossal Beast” (1958)<br />
<strong>10 a.m. ET –</strong> “Riding the Bullet” (2004)<br />
<strong>12 p.m. ET –</strong> “Dreamcatcher” (2003)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Ghost Ship (2002)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “House on Haunted Hill” (1999)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween” (1978)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween II” (1981)<br />
<strong>11 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween” (1978)<br />
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<em><strong>Tuesday, Oct. 28</strong></em><br />
<strong>1 a.m. ET –</strong> “Thirteen Ghosts” (2001)<br />
<strong>3 a.m. ET –</strong> “Dreamcatcher” (2003)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Thinner” (1996)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Lake Placid” (1999)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Friday the 13th” (2009)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Tremors” (1990)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Pumpkinhead” (1988)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween II” (1981)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)<br />
<strong>11 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)<br />
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<strong><em>Wednesday, Oct. 29</em></strong><br />
<strong>1 a.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 2” (1990)<br />
<strong>3 a.m. ET –</strong> “Child’s Play 3” (1991)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Children of the Corn” (1984)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Bride of Chucky” (1998)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Seed of Chucky” (2004)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” (1989)<br />
<strong>11 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” (1995)<br />
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<strong><em>Thursday, Oct. 30</em></strong><br />
<strong>1 a.m. ET –</strong> “Ghoulies” (1984)<br />
<strong>3 a.m. ET –</strong> “Ghoulies II” (1988)<br />
<strong>5 a.m. ET –</strong> “Creation of the Humanoids” (1962)<br />
<strong>5:15 a.m. ET –</strong> “Violent Midnight” (1963)<br />
<strong>5:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “How to Make a Monster” (1958)<br />
<strong>5:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “Slaughter of the Vampires” (1962)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween” (1978)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween II” (1981)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” (1989)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” (1995)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween” (1978)<br />
<strong>11 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween II” (1981)<br />
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<em><strong>Friday, Oct. 31</strong></em><br />
<strong>1 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)<br />
<strong>3 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)<br />
<strong>5 a.m. ET –</strong> “Slaughter of the Vampires” (1962)<br />
<strong>5:30 a.m. ET –</strong> “Invasion of the Neptune Men” (1961)<br />
<strong>5:45 a.m. ET –</strong> “War of the Colossal Beast” (1958)<br />
<strong>9 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)<br />
<strong>11 a.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” (1989)<br />
<strong>1 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” (1995)<br />
<strong>3 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween” (1978)<br />
<strong>5 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween II” (1981)<br />
<strong>7 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982)<br />
<strong>9 p.m. ET –</strong> “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988)Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-34522453116859737762014-07-29T13:00:00.000-06:002014-07-29T13:00:35.251-06:00Moist & Tender Turkey Breast<br />
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I have to admit, I've never been a huge fan of turkey, let alone white meat. At Thanksgiving I'll normally go for the dark meat and maybe once a year I'll cook up a turkey breast for a mini "Thanksgiving" type dinner. I decided on a turkey breast for our CIJ dinner because I found a new recipe on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/72972456437496411/">Pinterest</a> that claimed to keep the breast meat "MOIST and TENDER". It was a 5 star recipe, with lots of raving from others who had enjoyed it. Now, let me tell you...This recipe did NOT DISAPPOINT. I was absolutely gawking over how moist it was. I added a touch of gravy for the yum factor and even went back for seconds. On a shopping note, I was a very happy with the Market Pantry brand turkey breast I purchased at Target. It came with a gravy packet inside, to add to the drippings and I thought that even tasted great. So, if you hesitate to eat turkey, because cooking an entire bird is overwhelming, give this recipe a try. You will not be disappointed. <br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"> <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> <span class="type">(5 -20 lb)</span></span> fresh or frozen <a href="http://www.food.com/library/turkey-310">turkey breast</a> (thawed) or <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> <span class="type">(5 -20 lb)</span></span> <span class="name"> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/turkey-310">turkey</a> </span> </span> </span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"> <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1/4</span> <span class="type">cup</span></span> <span class="name"> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/butter-141">butter</a>, melted </span> </span> </li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"> <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">12 </span> <span class="type">ounces</span></span> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/broth-154">chicken broth</a> or <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">12 </span> <span class="type">ounces</span></span> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/beer-519">beer</a> or <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">12 </span> <span class="type">ounces</span></span> <span class="name"> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/wine-184">white wine</a> </span> </span> </span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"> <span class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1 -2 </span> <span class="type">tablespoon</span></span> <span class="name"> <a href="http://www.food.com/library/mayonnaise-159">mayonnaise</a> </span> </span> </li>
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Place turkey or turkey breast in a roasting pan.</div>
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(I use a foil-lined 13x9-inch pan) Combine melted butter and chicken broth.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #134f5c;"><span style="color: orange;"><i>Note: I skipped the foil and just used a heavy duty, non stick broiler pan </i></span></span></div>
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Pour over turkey.</div>
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Rub mayonnaise all over turkey's exterior.</div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Note: I didn't measure this necessarily. Just took out a few spoonfuls, put them aside and made sure I had enough to cover the entire turkey. </i></span></div>
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Salt lightly if desired.</div>
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Roast at 300°-325°F
until internal temperature reaches 170°F on an instant read thermometer.
(I raise the temperature to 350° for the last approximate 30-45 minutes
to crisp skin).</div>
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Remove from oven and let sit for about 30 minutes before slicing.</div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Note: Do Not Skip This Step. It's VERY, VERY important to let your bird sit. </i></span></div>
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Note: because the butter and broth are for making gravy, if you need to make a lot of gravy, double the amount of both.</div>
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To make gravy: pour pan
drippings into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add 1
Tbls. cornstarch per cup of broth/drippings to 1/4 cup cold water.
(You'll usually need 2-3 Tbls) Mix well to dissolve. Stir cornstarch
mixture into broth and stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper to
taste. If too thin, dissolve more cornstarch in water and add until
desired thickness. If too thick, add water or more broth to thin.</div>
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<i><span style="color: #134f5c;">Note: I used the gravy packet that came with the Market Pantry turkey and just added the juices from the pan to that mix and then followed the instructions by adding water. </span> </i></div>
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I did not take a photo of my turkey, so the photo above is the photo posted with the recipe at <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/moist-and-tender-turkey-breast-102335">Food.Com</a>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-79239877686333425452014-07-28T21:55:00.001-06:002014-07-28T21:55:57.108-06:00Christmas in July Dinner 2014<span style="font-size: large;">This year, I wanted to do something different, so we took the idea of Ugly Sweaters, gave it a summer twist and wore Hawaiian shirts. My gals, Shari and Shae took it one step further and showed up with these fabulous coconut additions. Trust me, they we're the topic of endless jokes all evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2014 has been a year of change in our family, so our little celebration had to work through a few absences. My best friend Tammy passed this year, so she was absent and Ciara's best friend Konner (our summer Santa) has moved out of state for college. Both we're missed, but in our thoughts. Ciara had a the idea to make this chalk board sign and send it to Konner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We played a quick game of Christmas Trivia, but next year we need to amp up the game, because this batch was way to easy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all had a blast exchanging or gifts. Everyone did a great job of making them personal and that's what makes it so much fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After dinner and gifts, the kids went outside to try out the new super soakers I gave Shae. They we're an instant hit and I have no doubt that they will be put to great use for the remainder of the summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, I'm thankful for my friends and family putting up with my Christmas antics and playing along. I love them all! </span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-8123113388744066792014-07-25T10:12:00.000-06:002014-07-25T10:12:49.487-06:00Christmas Cakes Gone WRONG! <span style="font-size: large;">After looking at another fine batch of <a href="http://www.cakewrecks.com/">Cake Wrecks</a>, I thought it was time to share some more Christmas Cakes Gone Wrong. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's start with Santa. Let's just say, there are so many ways to go wrong with a man in a red suit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snowmen: We might just be better off if they found a way to melt away! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This last group of photos, is a great mod podge of wonderful, delectable pieces of art! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> (I finally just realized what these remind me of. The little white soldier guys in the Star Wars movies) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honorable Mention goes to this Grumpy Cat Christmas cake I found at <a href="http://project-nerd.com/2013/01/02/grumpy-cat-santa-cake/">Project-Nerd</a>. Some might find this utterly amazing and to any grumpy cat fans I apologize. However, I just find it CREEPY! Something about this, is just not appealing to me. </span><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-81626880820475851322014-07-24T21:35:00.001-06:002014-07-24T21:35:39.353-06:00A Christmas Story: Everything You Want to Know! <span style="font-size: large;">During my Christmas quest this week, I stumbled across another museum and this one is a full size tribute to "A Christmas Story". Talk about full scale; in 2005 the actual house where the movie was filmed, was purchased on Ebay by a super fan. Fundraising and restoration happened almost immediately and he was able to open the house and museum to the public in 2006. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can tour <a href="http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/">A Christmas Story House and Museum</a> year around. The museum features original props, costumes and memorabilia from the film, as well as hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes photos. They also have activities throughout the year, including several activities for Christmas in July. </span><br />
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If you visit their page, I suggest you check out several of the videos on the front page. Their is a great video piece by NBC about the purchase of the house. If you are a fan, I'm telling you, the museum page has endless amounts of information and trivia related to A Christmas Story. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking to purchase something related to A Christmas Story, they have a shop directly across the street from the museum or you can purchase directly online. The <a href="http://www.redriderleglamps.com/">Red Rider Leg Lamps Store</a> has everything all in one place. Anything you want, can be found in that store. Wow...it's endless! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my quest, I also found details on <a href="http://achristmasstorythemusical.com/">A Christmas Story: The Musical</a>. From what I've read, it received great reviews and was nominated for several Emmys this past year. It toured in both 2012 and 2013, so check back later in the year and see if it will be in your area this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want to host A Christmas Story themed party? Pinterest is your place for endless ideas. </span><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-54184029496424639202014-07-20T20:55:00.002-06:002014-07-20T21:04:53.178-06:00Mickey and Minnie Mouse Felt Christmas Ornaments<span style="font-size: large;">Every year, I participate in a Christmas in July homemade ornament swap. As soon as Christmas is over, the Magical Holiday Home post goes up and sign] ups continue through February. Some years we might have 4 sign up, others years the numbers can top 8 or more. Some swappers are "oldies, but goodies", others are newbies. Newbies are always welcome, because it brings fresh ideas to the swap and conversation. Once the sign ups are over, the hard part starts. Looking at tons of ornament ideas and deciding which ornament is the perfect choice for the year, can be nerve wracking. Things like weight and shipping play into your choice, as well as stability and creativity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because my screen name is MinnieCo, I decided to go with a Disney theme and created a Mickey and Minnie Mouse pair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had pinned the idea from <a href="http://spoonful.com/crafts/mickey-and-minnie-felt-christmas-ornaments">Spoonful.com</a> some time ago and used their <a href="http://static.spoonful.com/sites/default/files/mickey-minnie-felt-round-ornament-craft-template-1213.pdf">Template</a> to create my own pattern. I wanted my template a bit bigger, so I adjusted it accordingly in Print Shop. Although I followed their general instructions, I did change things a bit, so I'll note my instructions accordingly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Print the template and use the pieces as patterns for cutting out the shapes in the specified colors. I used stiff felt for the black and regular felt for the red and green. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Spoonful used glue for their buttons and stick on pearls. I wanted to make sure these lasted for some time, without loosing parts, so I sewed mine on.</span></span><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-92131093399796296482014-07-15T20:57:00.002-06:002014-07-15T20:57:35.310-06:00Remember When Wednesday: Peanut Brittle Recipe<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;">My friend suggested I use Wednesdays to post "Remember When" blog post, so this Wednesday we're going back to December 11th, 2010, when I posted my peanut brittle recipe.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apparently I've been promising my husband some Peanut Brittle since Christmas In July and his patience were about gone. The peanuts have been sitting patiently on the pantry shelf, but because I get so hot making peanut brittle, the thought during the middle of summer is not very pleasing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today was the day and less then 20minutes later, it's done and off the Christmas "must have" check list. At least his "personal batch" that is. I'll probably make him one more batch and a batch for our son Chris. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This recipe was already in the Nemnich family when I married my husband, so I was handed the recipe and told to "make this one". I'm not a huge peanut or hard candy fan, but this is good stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup of white/light karo syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 TBSP butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix sugar, Karo and butter in heavy, large, deep skillet or use a large soup pot. Using a non stick pan is what I prefer. Add butter to melt. Add peanuts and stir on medium, high heat until it begins to brown and turn into an Amber color. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once it's reached the right color, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. This will add some air and make the mixture fluffy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I'm using is my new Silpat from Martha Stewart, which you can buy at Macy's. When I watched Martha make cashew brittle last month and use this tool, I knew I had to have one. What I didn't know, was that my cat needed to eat some too! I left it on my desk for a few days and when I went to wash and use it, I noticed the cat had chewed the corner and edges of the mat. Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a personal note, I have fond memories of making and boxing up peanut brittle for my grandfather when I was a teen and young adult. I wasn't always able to send much, but I would always send at least some peanut brittle. It was one of his favorites. </span><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-2163810265872529582014-07-14T22:36:00.000-06:002014-07-14T22:40:03.166-06:00A Pretty in Pink Christmas<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">I was looking for Christmas tree inspiration and thought I'd share some of my favorite PINK theme Christmas trees and decorations. I personally don't have a pink Christmas tree, but I find them absolutely beautiful. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-size: large;">And last, but not least, I wanted to include this dress for inspiration. Because we should all have a pretty pink formal to wear, as we decorate our house to be Pretty in Pink! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I'd love to have this T-shirt and wear it ever Rudy Day throughout the year. People would look at me like I was crazy and I'd enjoy it every moment! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saved these two DIY's because they look like something I could whip out in an afternoon and are super cute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why does <a href="http://www.rosemaryclooney.org/collection.html">The Rosemary Clooney House</a> in KY, make my cut for Christmas in July you ask? Because it not only houses memorabilia from her entire career, but most importantly has the largest collection of White Christmas memorabilia in the world. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter and I are total museum junkies. In fact, we need a bumper sticker that reads "Will stop for Roadside Museums". In all seriousness, I would be delighted to visit her home and see the dresses up close. I read that the Blue "Sister" dress was recently restored and rededicated at the museum. And if Rosemary doesn't do it for you, how about George her nephew? They also recently added </span><span class="userContent"><span style="font-size: large;">his Monuments Men military uniform and his iconic overalls from Oh Brother, to the George Clooney area of the house. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00185850236684789345noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5785385915308741352.post-31033368282205098102014-07-08T22:34:00.000-06:002014-07-08T22:34:31.366-06:00Christmas in July Day 8: Jewish Songwriters? Oy Vey....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that many of our favorite Holiday tunes are written by Jewish songwriters? I've know about The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) and about Irving Berlin, but had no clue there were so many.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was watching a cute Christmas movie called <a href="http://switchmas-the-movie.com/">Switchmas</a>, about a Jewish boy "Ira </span><span style="font-size: large;">Finkelstein", who was infatuated with Christmas and just wanted to celebrate it once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In one of the scenes he ran into a Santa, who happened to be Jewish and he was confused about why a Jewish man would pay Santa. In that scene he started listing all the Jewish songwriters who have composed famous Christmas music. I was rather surprised and did some more research. Thanks to <a href="http://www.interfaithfamily.com/arts_and_entertainment/popular_culture/The_Jews_Who_Wrote_Christmas_Songs.shtml">InterFaithFamily</a> and <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/10-classic-christmas-songs-written-by-jewish-songw-82j3">BuzzFeed</a> I found a complete list. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wait is over...I opened my box and here they are. </span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-size: large;">A Hand Painted Clay or Ceramic Snowflake-She's super talented in the painting department. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Felt Christmas Tree Made from Felt Squares-This takes time and patience. We made a circle tree a couple years ago and it was time consuming. I can't imagine making 6 of them! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Hinge Snowman-Our host is always creative. This little guy is a door hinge...Too Cute! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Christmas Tree in a Bottle-This little bottle and tree are super tiny. I love it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A Clothespin Angle- This ornament get's the all natural award. Very cool using a cinnamon stick and basil for the wings (at least I think it's basil). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Button Christmas Tree-I just love button crafts in general and this wasn't is super cute! It's all buttons down to the tree stump, up to the star! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ornaments I made are not on this page, but the tutorial and pics will be posted on another day. </span><br />
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