Comments on: Holiday Preparation Week

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:24 +0000

I have been awake all of Christmas Eve into Christmas morning for the past three years, and this is the year I vowed to break that awful habit. Thanks for the reminder
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By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:56:37 +0000

We’ll be travelling across the country for the holidays this year, and I have to say it has encouraged me to pare down my “to do” list; minimal decorating and no tree, since we’ll be away for a week, small volume gifts for our 3 year old (as Santa cannot haul large volumes in a suitcase)
For the first time in a VERY long time I feel at peace as December rolls in around the corner. My only “project” is the taking and sending of a holiday photo card, which I decided to do because I want to, not because I feel like I have to do it; this is big progress for me!

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:05:22 +0000

I hope Denise is not hosting…that she is preparing for the arrival of her 6th child..what a wonderful way to start the holidays! Nothing brings a sense of wonder and joy to a family then a new life. Congratulations.
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By: Yedei

Yedei — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:43:28 +0000

Once again, you’ve hit the nail on the head! I’m working on my holiday plans right now, starting with my gift list, then working my way around to plans and schedules. The last part about doing things to bring joy and wonder…really hit home.
Thanks Rachel!
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By: Amy Dunn

Amy Dunn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:54:08 +0000

I’m trying hard this year to live in the moment of Thanksgiving before jumping head first into Christmas. But I have jotted down a few notes to myself, chief among them NO Black Friday shopping for me. Instead, we’ll spend Friday putting up the Christmas tree and sipping hot cocoa (North Carolina’s mild weather permitting) before my two college boys head back to school.
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By: Ruthie

Ruthie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:33:08 +0000

I have just finished creating a menu for the Christmas season. I am not hosting Christmas this year but I will prepare a few festive dishes to enjoy over the season rather than all on one day.
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By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:14:17 +0000

I hope Denise is taking it easy this week.

I used to dread Thanksgiving. So much work for one meal. If everyone focused that much effort into one activity for one day, we could end world poverty, instead of consuming 4500 calories. I know that sounds a little cranky.

Now I’m trying to do less and enjoy the holiday more.

I have the same William Sonoma Soup cookbook as the one in your photo. Soups are the comfort food of winter.

By: Juggling Motherhood

Juggling Motherhood — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:49:17 +0000

I’ve been out of balance for the last few weeks. So I am trying to get back on top of things. I’m prioritising to make sure the important things are getting done, and not getting sidetracked by the unimportant things.
Hopefully if I do this the path to Christmas will be peaceful one
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By: Tracy9

Tracy9 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:43:01 +0000

With just over a month to go for Christmas..we have decided that this weekend that we will get our supplies from the craft shop to make personalised cushions. The idea came from my son who made these at school. Fantastic idea and simple.
Also personalised calendars are a favourite, choosing photos from the year.
Having Christmas lunch at the inlaws this year and we are supplying the cheese platter, one of my husband’s delights in conjuring up!
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By: Janine at Rustic Kitchen

Janine at Rustic Kitchen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:24:05 +0000

Thanks for the call to focus! Last year I missed Christmas, stranded by a blizzard in between my family in Michigan and Chicago, where my fiance was to arrive from his native Uruguay. I won’t complain because I was snowed in with two lovely cats, plenty of food and a radio station that played Christmas carols 24/7. This is our first holiday season together and I’m determined to make it as Norman Rockwell-esque as possible. But I don’t want to crack under pressure. Wish me luck!
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