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  1. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 14 - Holiday Decor Week!!!

    Here is a shot of my controlled chaos on Friday! And here is an improved - but not finished - situation this morning: Will post more later! Need to hop in shower and then head out to do some Christmas shopping errands! Then I'll be back home to dive in again! Happy Decorating!!!
  2. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 14 - Holiday Decor Week!!!

    Feeling better this week and ready to tackle holiday decor! Started on Friday actually and got most of the hard part finished! To Do List This Week! Focus on décor prep and tasks! This is final week before we host guests for an event of some kind every weekend in December!!! :eek::D...
  3. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 14 - Holiday Decor Week!!!

    Welcome, welcome, WELCOME to Week 14!!! Are you ready to decorate??? :cool: The holiday season is HERE, so we’ll bring it home this week, organizing holiday decorations and decor storage. In holiday prep, the Christmas tree makes an appearance as we complete holiday decorating. Are gift...
  4. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- Week 10 - Family Room

    Welcome all to WEEK TEN!!! Here we go! https://holidaygrandplan.com/10-family-room-week/ The family room is the heart of the home, and never more so than during the holiday season. We’ll clean and organize this central area of family life as we begin to think ahead to holiday visitors. In...
  5. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- mid-plan check-in

    I am not doing as well this year as I had hoped - various unanticipated factors - BUT! I'm not giving up - still hanging in there! Still trying to knock off at least a part of my HGP list each week. I've been picking the cleaning tasks that I wouldn't normally tackle on a weekly basis (i.e. the...
  6. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- WEEK 8 - KITCHEN WEEK

    Busy week here! Lot of little wrenches thrown in the wheel of life - which seems to be our lot right now! :rolleyes: {shrug} I did not get through most of my kitchen week list but I did get through some of it. Even having that little bit done feels better than nothing. I did get all the...
  7. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- WEEK 8 - KITCHEN WEEK

    SUCH a great trick @Lori K and it works! I have always just used straight vinegar in a glass cereal bowl - cooked on high for 3-4 minutes - let site for 3-4 - and all the crud wipes clean like magic! It is a really strong smell of vinegar though. Doesn't bother me because I'm used to it from...
  8. AuntJamelle

    Thrifty Finds 2023...

    Went to a local Furniture/Home Decor Consignment Antique store yesterday. Sadly - it is closing because the shopping center was sold and the rent has been tripled :confused: The prices were already pretty decent for most things but right now everything is a minimum of 40% off with some...
  9. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- WEEK 8 - KITCHEN WEEK

    HGP Week 8 To Do List: Clean off/Dust/Wipe down top of fridge Pull out the fridge, vacuum behind, underneath, etc. Dust top of china hutch, copper vent, pendant lights, chandelier, etc. Wash down outside of all cupboards and appliances Remember Kitchen aide, NuWave, etc. Clean out inside of...
  10. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 -- WEEK 8 - KITCHEN WEEK

    Week 8 has arrived! https://holidaygrandplan.com/08-kitchen-week/ If you are working on the kitchen during week 8 of the HGP you probably have a good size to do list. This area isn't called the heart of the home for nothing! There are just SO many things in this space that require...
  11. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 4 - Master Bedroom

    Isn't that the truth!?! :D Very true!!! Do you freeze the strudel? That is exciting!!! Windows can make such an impact! Always a nice feeling to get that done! I love driving up to the house and seeing the Fall touches on our porch! I was able to knock out some of the to do items on my...
  12. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 4 - Master Bedroom

    I am going to try and make up ground this week! In between normal life that is! This is the last week of Cross Country with three different meets. I also have to clean and start prepping the camper for our trip in two weeks. But here goes! Master Bedroom Cleaning Tasks Clean fan blades Strip...
  13. AuntJamelle

    HGP 2023 - Week 4 - Master Bedroom

    WEEK 4 is upon us! Time to give some thought to the Master Bedroom! Here is the link to the official Holiday Grand Plan post with a great run down on how to approach cleaning that space. https://holidaygrandplan.com/master-bedroom-week/ Here are few other thoughts/links that pertain to...
  14. AuntJamelle

    When do you decorate for Halloween

    I do the BIG Fall Decorating session beginning of September. Sometimes very first day - sometimes I wait a week or so. Like this year I just did the bulk of Fall decorations yesterday. I still need to put out decorations downstairs. This is the only time I bring in the really tall ladder to...
  15. AuntJamelle

    Candy - Cookie - Dessert Recipes

    I just LOVE cardamom! Recently bought a bag of pods from an Indian grocery store to grind fresh as needed and to make extract! Will definitely try this recipe! The Cream of Tartar gives things a "tang" - I've not really come across it too much, other than Snickerdoodle recipes. Now I'm curious...
  16. AuntJamelle

    HGP Week 3 – Entryway / Foyer

    CLEANING Tasks... Leftover Living Room Tasks Dust /Clean vents Touch up concrete stain on hearth (nicks in finish) Clean floor fan Finish windows Entry Way Tasks Dust for cobwebs in ceiling corners Dust light fixture Wipe down/Polish inside of door Magic Eraser walls as needed/Touch up paint...
  17. AuntJamelle

    Sept. 2023 Rudy Day

    I am SO excited to learn about this! Just placed a hold on two I could find at our library. Christmas in Scotland and Christmas in Russia! Can't wait! I love Suzy Snowflake!!!! I am just familiar with the song (sung by Rosemary Clooney) - had no idea there was this adorable little film. I can...
  18. AuntJamelle

    Candy - Cookie - Dessert Recipes

    Tested a new sugar cookie recipe! https://lovelylittlekitchen.com/soft-and-chewy-sugar-cookies/ They were easy and after trying the first batch out of the oven I decided to roll the remaining balls of dough in cinnamon sugar before baking. Which resulted in a really nice, soft Snickerdoodle.
  19. AuntJamelle

    Thrifty Finds 2023...

    SUCH a good tip! Another thought, depending on your comfort level there are some things that are fine to use for a while after their expiration date. I'm thinking more of certain canned goods or cartons of stock. I usually Google it if I am not sure. When something comes up as good for 6 months...
  20. AuntJamelle

    Waiting for Christmas 2023

    Now that just hit me as a NO WAY moment! LOL :D