2018 Christmas Countdown Week 4 - Get Cooking

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Holiday_Mom

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I like reading through the Christmas Countdown list for reminders on things that may have fallen off my radar. I saw one today after already making a list.

To Do This Week:

  • Clean out the refrigerator.
  • Double check recipes for ingredients necessary for Thanksgiving. Done
  • Plan meals for the December concert evenings. Done
  • Assemble Thanksgiving gift bags. Done
  • Wrap presents. Done
  • Make dd's gift. Done
 
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sweetpumkinpye

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I too have to clean out the fridge.
Rearrange freezers and stockpile cupboard.
Check location and wash containers to store baking.
 
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My frig freezer is pretty full, so I think I'm set there.. But I do need to clean out my frig and take an inventory of the freezer and the pantry. And I've got a freezer downstairs that needs cleaned out and shut off. I just don't put enough in it anymore to keep it running.
I got my first tree up in the family room. I need to decorate it, but I'm not in a hurry. I usually do my decorating the weekend after Thanksgiving, but I'm not hosting this year, so I can sneak in a little Christmas early. ;)
I need to decide on my Christmas cards...I didn't get that done last week.
 
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luludou

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Next weekend will either be decorating or baking, not both
 

sweetpumkinpye

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I will start my baking by the end of the month. It will be a bit different this year as I cannot eat a lot that I will be baking (with mum). I will possibly freeze a lot of it so it won't go to waste.
 
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Holiday_Mom

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I'm getting through a lot this week. Next week is a big cooking week. I may try to get in some baking or at least get the dry ingredients together for more cookie mixes. After next week, I'll be in baking mode.
 

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Hi all,
Preparing some Christmas treats on this snowy New England day:
*dates stuffed with chopped walnuts & rolled in sugar
*candied pecans
*spiced tea sachets
*and of course, for the kiddos, rollo pretzels!
Happy Day!
Gidget-
 

luludou

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All that can be prepped in advanced is done. I'm ready
 

sweetpumkinpye

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All that can be prepped in advanced is done. I'm ready
Well done Lucie.

I have gotten most baking done. I still need to make some bark and a peppermint pie. I will also have DH make his fruitcake if he feels up to it.
 
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