Counting Down to Christmas and it is the Hodgepodge

 

Hello Friends, it is Wednesday and that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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1. What's one task you'd like a little Christmas elf to sneak in and take care of tonite? 

 I wanted to do more Christmas baking than I will actually have time to do. I had a few new cookie recipes I wanted to try, but if that elf does not show up, I do not think I will have time to get to those extra cookies. 

2. What's your biggest challenge during the holidays? 

I always want to do more... but we only have so many hours in a day and weeks in December. 

3. Are you a cookie baker this time of year? If your year had to be summed up in the shape of a cookie cutter what shape would it be? 

I am a cookie baker this time of year. I will be baking up my boys favorite this weekend. If my year had to be summed up in a shape of a cookie cutter what shape would it be? 

A Raised Bed,  we built my dream garden this October. We built 12 raised beds. I have always wanted a raised bed garden, I am so excited for spring and the 2025 garden season.

4. Santa likes milk with his cookies. Do you like milk? What kind of milk is on tap in your house? (whole, 2%, skim, almond, oat, etc). What's the last thing you made that called for milk?  

I do like milk. Whole milk here at our house. Milk in my oatmeal for my breakfast.. add a few walnuts and craisins. Yum!

5. Share one favorite line from a Christmas carol or holiday tune? 

At this time, I have been humming this one all day long...

 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

One of my boys favorite Christmas books when they were little. 

 

It is a $5.00 Hodgepodge

 

Hello Friends,

It is Wednesday, at that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

Click here to join the fun!

 

Before we get started, last week Joyce asked about our favorite Christmas movie. I wanted to share the above book I checked out at the library. A few of the titles that make the list surprised me.

 

 1. What's the best $5 gift to give someone? 

Making plans to meet for coffee, your treat.. most coffee around my neck of the woods costs just about $5.00.

Coffee + Time with a Friend = BEST GIFT

2. What's your favorite way to relax/unwind during the busy holiday season?  

We like to sit and admire our tree. Usually in the evening, with our fireplace crackling, a few candles glowing and our tree twinkling. We will talk about our day/evening and usually start to reminisce too.  

3. How do you feel about gingerbread? Love it or no thanks? Are gingerbread houses a part of your holiday tradition? If you said yes, how does that look? Do you like ginger flavor in other kinds of dishes?  

I love gingerbread cookies.  

We have done gingerbread houses. They are not part of our yearly holiday tradition. We will not be creating one this year.

I do like ginger in other dishes, it is a favorite spice of mine.

 4. December 5th is National Blue Jeans Day...will you be celebrating? Do you have a favorite brand? A favorite pair? Do you have a hard time parting with a favorite pair of jeans? Blue jeans-joggers-leggings-yoga pants...which one do you wear most often?

 Will I be celebrating, yes. 

I wear blue jeans just about every day, in the summer I wear blue jean shorts. 

I wear a few different brands.

I do have a favorite pair of blue jean shorts. 

Yes, I have a hard time parting with a favorite pair. My favorite garden jeans are so soft from years of wear, but soon I know holes will appear in places that will not look good.  

Blue jeans are what a wear most.. love them.

 5. As we head into this holiday season what's your biggest priority or goal for the end of the year? 

I started a Bible study at the start of the year.. only a few weeks left and I am right on track to finish strong.

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 ♪♫♪  For we need a little music, need a little laughter, need a little singing, ringing through the rafters ~

And we need a little snappy Happy Ever After,

Need a little Christmas NOW!   ♪♫♪

 Jerry Herman

 

 

If Ornaments Could Talk

 

Hello Friends, for our family, unwrapping each ornament and sharing the memory behind it makes decorating our Christmas tree a family tradition that we try to do together each year.

 

 

Homemade ornaments always bring back memories of school days.

 

 

Three Cheers ... for favorite sports teams.

 

 

Ornaments passed down from generations.

Ornaments rescued from a trash can. 

Oh this little angel could share a story, she was destined for the trash can at a place of employment years ago, I scooped her up and brought her home with me.

 

 

Ornaments that are gifted to us from friends and family, they all tell a story.

♥

Carla