Joining Joyce and friends for the weekly Wednesday Hodgepodge.
1. Will you be hosting any house guests between now and the end of December? Does that thought make you happy or crazy? Do you do anything special for your guests to make them feel at home? How long should a house guest stay?
As far as I know we will not be hosting any house guests between now and the end of December, but who knows, we may have some impromptu overnight guests while my son is on winter break. I don't think much of not having guests because we never have had guests over the holidays, although sometimes I think it would be nice. I've always wanted to make little guest baskets, but not having guests, I've never had the opportunity to.
2. Walter Elias Disney was born this week (December 5) back in 1905 ...what's your all time favorite Disney movie? Here's a list in case you're struggling...and yes, you have to pick one.
I would have to say my favorite Disney movie is Cinderella. You can't go wrong with a classic like Cinderella, it has to be the quintessential fairy tale of all time; poor orphan girl meets, falls in love with and marries a prince. Every girls dream. Her ball gown is what I thought prom and wedding dresses were suppose to look like until a few short years before my first prom. I can't mention the movie Cinderella without mentioning my favorite line, which is when Cinderella says "and look, glass slippers." Plus, I love the mice, they always make me laugh.
I would have to say my favorite Disney movie is Cinderella. You can't go wrong with a classic like Cinderella, it has to be the quintessential fairy tale of all time; poor orphan girl meets, falls in love with and marries a prince. Every girls dream. Her ball gown is what I thought prom and wedding dresses were suppose to look like until a few short years before my first prom. I can't mention the movie Cinderella without mentioning my favorite line, which is when Cinderella says "and look, glass slippers." Plus, I love the mice, they always make me laugh.
3. What was the last thing you purchased that you realized was a mistake after the fact?
It happened last night as a matter of fact, an acquaintance of mine brought me 5 pounds of locally caught, freshly smoked, salmon, which I purchased from him. Upon getting it home, I tasted it, found it over-smoked to my taste (and my family's). Now I have 5 pounds of smoked salmon I need to figure out what to do with (I've vacuum sealed it and tossed it in the freezer for now).
It happened last night as a matter of fact, an acquaintance of mine brought me 5 pounds of locally caught, freshly smoked, salmon, which I purchased from him. Upon getting it home, I tasted it, found it over-smoked to my taste (and my family's). Now I have 5 pounds of smoked salmon I need to figure out what to do with (I've vacuum sealed it and tossed it in the freezer for now).
4. What percentage of your Christmas shopping is done online?
Very little if any of my Christmas shopping is done online. I think last year I may have purchased a few hard to find DVD's for my husband, step-dad and father-in-law. This year, we may end up purchasing another DVD for my father-in-law and possibly an Amazon gift card for my niece to buy books for her kindle. But, so far, none of our shopping has been done online.
5. Amaryllis-snowdrop-poinsettia...your favorite winter blossom?Very little if any of my Christmas shopping is done online. I think last year I may have purchased a few hard to find DVD's for my husband, step-dad and father-in-law. This year, we may end up purchasing another DVD for my father-in-law and possibly an Amazon gift card for my niece to buy books for her kindle. But, so far, none of our shopping has been done online.
Poinsettias without a doubt. As you can see above I used poinsettias in my bridal bouquet. (One last mention here of our 17th Wedding Anniversary which we celebrated this past weekend - yay us!) We also spent part of our honeymoon on the Caribbean rain forest island of Dominica, where the poinsettias were growing wild all over the place. It was beautiful.
6. What is one thing on your personal Christmas wish list? I think we all want peace on earth so let's make this answer an actual item.
It is always so hard for me to think of things for myself, as a matter of fact, just yesterday I decided to start a board on pinterest for just this purpose. There is one item on it so far, an immersion blender.
It is always so hard for me to think of things for myself, as a matter of fact, just yesterday I decided to start a board on pinterest for just this purpose. There is one item on it so far, an immersion blender.
7. If you could only use one word today what would it be?
Love. I firmly believe that you need to tell the people you love that you love them every day. So if I could only use one word today, I'd have to say love. Even if I can't say I and you, I think they would understand if I just looked at them and said love.
Love. I firmly believe that you need to tell the people you love that you love them every day. So if I could only use one word today, I'd have to say love. Even if I can't say I and you, I think they would understand if I just looked at them and said love.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
We usually do Christmas Eve at my Mother-in-law's house. (Pictured above is Christmas Eve 2004, a 16 month old Dominic enjoying ritz crackers and cheese) Peggy is retired and my Father-in-law is planning to retire soon. For over 17 years I've been a part of this family and every year my Peggy makes all the food. Granted, it's snack type foods, but it's a lot for one person to take on, especially financially. This year my niece and I decided enough was enough. We've left her two things to make and divy'd up the rest of the food between the family members, some just need to pick up a bag of chips or a box or crackers. The menu has been pretty set for years, but I suggested if someone wants to bring something new in addition to their assigned item they are welcomed to do so... I'm excited to see if any new food traditions develop... (I've got one in the works that I'm sure will be a big hit - if I can pull it off that is!)
We usually do Christmas Eve at my Mother-in-law's house. (Pictured above is Christmas Eve 2004, a 16 month old Dominic enjoying ritz crackers and cheese) Peggy is retired and my Father-in-law is planning to retire soon. For over 17 years I've been a part of this family and every year my Peggy makes all the food. Granted, it's snack type foods, but it's a lot for one person to take on, especially financially. This year my niece and I decided enough was enough. We've left her two things to make and divy'd up the rest of the food between the family members, some just need to pick up a bag of chips or a box or crackers. The menu has been pretty set for years, but I suggested if someone wants to bring something new in addition to their assigned item they are welcomed to do so... I'm excited to see if any new food traditions develop... (I've got one in the works that I'm sure will be a big hit - if I can pull it off that is!)
#3-perhaps you can 're-gift' the salmon : ) Such a cute little photo there at the end...my mother reluctantly gave up the Christmas cooking in 2009...I hosted that year and my sister hosted last year. My mom thoroughly enjoyed herself and was not completely worn out.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the prayers for my niece...she will be having a bone marrow transplant in a couple of weeks. A true Christmas gift from a complete stranger.
You could perhaps try to make the smoked salmon into a mousse or a pate? Mixing it with other ingredients might tone down the flavour a bit and make it more palatable.
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Best wishes, Pam
That is great that you guys are helping with the food and I always think it is fun to try new recipes or change things up :)
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