CIJ - Day 10 - Sunday - 7/10/11
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MORE SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!!!
Toys-R-Us is having a Christmas in July Sale this week. I got a notice from their web-site about this sale. It is a buy-one-get-one-for-half-price sale on various categories. Does anybody know if they are doing any lay-aways or any other Christmas promotions this year?
I am really itching to get to a bricks-and-mortar store and physically see some Christmas items. But this afternoon..... I've got to prioritize trying to save my garden from the double killers: heat and lack of rain. (In my mind... it may be a beautifully snowing Christmtas scene..... but outside it is REALLY... . JULY!!!!!! UGH!!!!)
I'll work on Christmas cards. And, of course, read posts and blogs and go to websites!
Toys-R-Us is having a Christmas in July Sale this week. I got a notice from their web-site about this sale. It is a buy-one-get-one-for-half-price sale on various categories. Does anybody know if they are doing any lay-aways or any other Christmas promotions this year?
I am really itching to get to a bricks-and-mortar store and physically see some Christmas items. But this afternoon..... I've got to prioritize trying to save my garden from the double killers: heat and lack of rain. (In my mind... it may be a beautifully snowing Christmtas scene..... but outside it is REALLY... . JULY!!!!!! UGH!!!!)
I'll work on Christmas cards. And, of course, read posts and blogs and go to websites!
I just saw the Christmas in July sale at Michael's and will try to get over to that.
Also, I finished the Southern Living Christmas 2011 book last night (or this morning) and have to copy out some recipes and craft ideas...
Also, I finished the Southern Living Christmas 2011 book last night (or this morning) and have to copy out some recipes and craft ideas...
Christmas Vacation comes on today at 3 on the Comedy channel so I am going to try to watch that and then record one that comes on tonight. It's Jeff Dunham (a very funny ventriquilist -sp) has a Christmsa special tonight. May get the boys to watch that they think he is funny. Enjoy your day
Watched a Christmas Ally McBeal program yesterday. Loved the music, the scenes!
Posted on my blog too.
Posted on my blog too.
My daughter is heading off to console a BFF with boyfriend problems this evening so I'll be enjoying my kick-off to a Hollywood Christmas with a party for one! I've moved the Spicy Sausage and Potato Squares from a brunch dish to a dinner dish and I'll be enjoying it with a Mimosa and Elf. Maybe I can find a bit of red carpet to walk on over to my chair as if I was attending a premiere night event!
Update: Oh my goodness, the aroma of the Spicy Sausage and Potato Squares was enough to drive me insane, but the taste...indescribably delicious and so easy!
Here's the link because my daughter has my camera and you have to see the photo to start drooling!
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/sp...squares/74e7d52e-4d5d-4e11-a401-a9559061a01a/
Update: Oh my goodness, the aroma of the Spicy Sausage and Potato Squares was enough to drive me insane, but the taste...indescribably delicious and so easy!
Here's the link because my daughter has my camera and you have to see the photo to start drooling!
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/sp...squares/74e7d52e-4d5d-4e11-a401-a9559061a01a/
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I did pick up a Christmas gift while at the outlets. Yankee was having Christmas in July...large jars for 12 dollars, so I bought myself one and one for my mom in Christmas scents.
This morning I made some home-made cinnamon rolls (I make these around Christmas) and 2 double batches of choclolate chip cookies, some to give away and some to freeze. We are beating the heat by watching Christmas Vacation! It's Christmas in our home!!
I've been pretty busy the past few days and haven't had much time for anything Christmassy but I have been managing to check posts and update my blog.
Today I watched a Christmas movie.
Today I watched a Christmas movie.
I didn't do much except research my blog post for today (it is up on my blog). I am going to do themed Christmas decoration posts tonight and Tuesday night.
I want to sit down tonight and work on Christmas cracker ornaments. We will see how those turn out. This will be my first time making Christmas crackers.
I had trouble with my leg today so I sat in bed with the heating pad on it and knitting.
My guys were gone yesterday and today camping. I spend a good chunk of the weekend cleaning and knitting. I am knitting a pretty pink baby blanket. Oh, I love knitting in pink.
My house hasn't been this clean in.... FOREVER!! That should change once my guys unpack their camping gear.
GRRR!!
I want to sit down tonight and work on Christmas cracker ornaments. We will see how those turn out. This will be my first time making Christmas crackers.
I had trouble with my leg today so I sat in bed with the heating pad on it and knitting.
My guys were gone yesterday and today camping. I spend a good chunk of the weekend cleaning and knitting. I am knitting a pretty pink baby blanket. Oh, I love knitting in pink.
My house hasn't been this clean in.... FOREVER!! That should change once my guys unpack their camping gear.
GRRR!!
Cmerth & christmasrocks -I,ve tried posting on your blogs but haven't been able too.
I love reading all those christmas blogs.
I love reading all those christmas blogs.
I'm still taking every spare free moment to plan out my room themes for fall and Christmas. I get so excited because I want it all. LOL
Mostly, I've just spent time looking at people's blogs about Christmas for ideas. So many of the recipes sound good. Maybe I'll try some while we are on vacation for breakfast and supper.
I want to use reindeer to decorate on top of the piano this year. I have been searching the web, but so far, I haven't seen what I want. A couple of years ago, Kirkland's had some super nice ones. I should have bought them...hindsight...I've regretted it since. Maybe they will have some this year.
I want to use reindeer to decorate on top of the piano this year. I have been searching the web, but so far, I haven't seen what I want. A couple of years ago, Kirkland's had some super nice ones. I should have bought them...hindsight...I've regretted it since. Maybe they will have some this year.