Category Archives: Holidays

Jolly ol’ St. Nick

Give a little update: Christmas really is one of my favorite holidays, mostly because I get to wrap and give gifts. I have been known to shop year round for the perfect gifts for my loved ones. If I see something … Continue reading

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Give a little

Gifts, holly and ivy update: The weekends sure do fly by when you are keeping yourself busy. Mine was full of festive fun and a whole lot of running around with my family since Marcus was out of town at … Continue reading

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Gifts, holly and ivy

Doing a world of good update: Have I told you lately that I love my job? Well, I do, and the people I work with. I had such a blast at my work holiday party tonight. Nothing like sipping an adult … Continue reading

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Doing a world of good

All things shiny and bright update: I have searched and searched and after much trying on and (over) analyzing, settled on this little gem of a top. I should have known that I wouldn’t find it until the very last stop, … Continue reading

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All things shiny and bright

Glisten with glitter update: Nothing new to report on the hunt for a fancy top, but in other news, it looks as though I should just pack a suitcase because we headed back to the manse again tonight. This time … Continue reading

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Glisten with glitter

Season’s greetings update: Seriously, can someone please stop the continual onslaught of food?! Since Uncle Ron is in town from California, we are taking every opportunity to spend some quality time with him before he has to leave. And as an … Continue reading

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Season’s greetings

O Christmas tree update: The stockings are all hung by the chimney with care and the tree is definitely trimmed – Christmas has arrived for the Branstad’s. And as if we haven’t eaten enough over the last couple of days, tonight … Continue reading

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O Christmas Tree

Give thanks update: After eating copious amounts of tasty food yesterday, then caffeinating myself enough to head out to the stores for some serious deals via Black Friday, I am in much need of some rest. It all started out on … Continue reading

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Give thanks

Braid it, baby update: I was a little concerned about the braided crust, but for a first-timer, I’d say it turned out pretty well. I just cut off the extra dough around the edges once it was placed in the pie … Continue reading

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Turkey time came early

House of ginger update: Seriously, could my nieces be any cuter? I sure was a huge help at the gingerbread house decorating event… Of course I had to join in the fun and decorate a house of my own. T.B.’s birthday … Continue reading

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