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December 7, 2012

I have to know...

...what is your favorite Starbucks holiday drink?

Gingerbread LatteWhite Chocolate MochaPeppermint MochaPumpkin Spice LatteCaramel Brulee LatteEggnog Latte
(and are there any on the above list I should avoid? LOL I haven't tried them all yet. I just love my white chocolate mocha so, so much... I think the Caramel Brulee is next)   :)



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Published on December 07, 2012 04:48

December 6, 2012

Christmas tunes

What's your favorite Christmas song?

My Little Miss would vote for Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, or I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas.

I'm actually quite fond of the latter myself ;)

And if the Alvin and the Chipmunks song comes on the Christmas radio station, I don't change it. hehe.

But my favorite remains O Holy Night. It's one of those best sung while driving in the car or in the shower, where you can belt it full out, alone, and make that joyful noise. Thank goodness that's all the Bible requests ;)  The lyrics never fail to make me teary, year and year again.

What song moves you at Christmas? Or is your favorite lighthearted, fun song to enjoy while driving to work or wrapping gifts or baking cookies?



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Published on December 06, 2012 04:48

December 5, 2012

Are your characters in a box?

Visit me today at SCRIBBLE CHICKS. Are your characters in a box?

www.scribblechicks.blogspot.com





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Published on December 05, 2012 07:46

December 3, 2012

Tis the season to bake

Since it's December now (well, it's the excuse, anyway) I'm totally thinking of Christmas cookies.

What are some of your favorite recipes for this time of year? Share share share! I'm hosting our Sunday School Christmas party this weekend and would love some fresh ideas. (that are easy. Remember, my middle name is not Martha Stewart. It's not even Mary Smith or anything even close to Martha. ha)

Or... do you just store buy before the big party and head out? ;)



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Published on December 03, 2012 07:41

Modge Podge palooza

So I recently got into Modge Podge (a clear, sealant type of glue that is awesome for craft projects!) and have been making Christmas gifts like Martha Stewart fresh out of prison. Oh wait. ;)  That's probably not funny. But it made me snort.

Anyway.

Do you make Christmas gifts? Or do you purchase everything? Or do you do a little of both? What do you make, if so? I'd love more ideas, not that I have time (or talent) to do them. My modge podge projects are doing pretty well and I'm still holding my breath every time I start painting that glue. Crafty, I am not. But I've been impressed at how fun and easy it is! :)

Have you ever modge podged? (I especially love that its a verb now. hehe)



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Published on December 03, 2012 07:41

November 30, 2012

November 29, 2012

To review or not to review...

Question today for readers and other authors alike - do you post book reviews?

If so, do you post them for every book you read, or just the ones you love, or just the ones you hate? Do you post reviews in exchange for free books from a publisher? Or do you post reviews from books you purchase? Or both?

And where do you post reviews, if you do? Amazon, B&N, your personal blog, facebook? Why do you choose the site you choose?

I'm just curious and gaining data on the topic for today. I'd love any feedback at all! :)



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Published on November 29, 2012 07:34

November 28, 2012

Scribble Chick palooza

Visit us today at Scribble Chicks to learn more about the craft of writing! We're always taking questions by the way, so if you have a craft question or writer/writing related question at all, come on over and ask!

http://www.scribblechicks.blogspot.com





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Published on November 28, 2012 06:03

November 27, 2012

It's the most wonderful time of the year...but not for my pants

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but my jeans are totally not agreeing!

Anyone have any tips for scaling down during the holiday dessert blitz? I'm a SUCKER for desserts/sweets during Thanksgiving/Christmas. If it's there, I want to eat it. It's like leftover Halloween candy - an evil, deplorable temptation that must be succumbed to or thrown away. "Flee the devil" and such ;)

I've read articles that gave tips like suggesting a contrasting color plate will help you eat less. And putting your back to the buffet line. And using a dessert plate for meals. (um, wouldn't this just make you go back 3 times instead? hehe) Anyone thinks these tips actually work? Or am I just going to have to get old fashioned with discipline and say "no, I really DON'T need 395 cookies after all, even if they do have sprinkles and icing?"

Help a gal out!



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Published on November 27, 2012 04:02

November 26, 2012

Free books over here!!!

I'm trying not to overly cross promote my two blogs, but I'd really like for you to come over today and see me at Confessions Behind the Mask (http://www.writergetsreal.blogspot.com) and get real with Liz Johnson, a fabulous author and godly woman who is giving away TWO novels. Just leave a comment to enter! Free Christmas gifts, folks. Free Christmas gifts. ;)   She also contributed a wonderful, inspiring post I know you'll relate to. Come see us and sign up to win!



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Published on November 26, 2012 03:48