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Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to focus my attention on Christmas... our tree is set up, thanks to Nemo, and we've started wrapping presents. Since we are traveling before the holiday this year for a much-needed vacation, I'm trying to get as much done before the 10th so we can relax when we get home.
Every year, I like to listen to ( Read more... )

Happy birthday, danakate and tiel!

I've been thinking about a crockpot for several years. I had one from my mother, but it was way too big for my family or for my little kitchen. Today I found a 4-quart model at Target for $17 so I decided to give it a try.

I've got some recipes that came with the model, plus I found this recipe site. I'm not sure if I have any cookbooks with ( Read more... )

So, people... what is/are your fandoms and why?

It's been so long since I attached to anything. I'm curious to hear about what you're watching/reading/etc. and what about it captures your attention and/or imagination.

Has anyone tried Swaptree? Pros & cons?

I discovered Perpetual Kid recently, and I'm so delighted with some of the items they've got for sale. I find myself completely distracted with their selections. Perfect way to waste part of my day!

• I'm so tickled with these Salt & Pepper Playtime Shakers
• Think TSA would be amused with this tote bag?
• I keep meaning to get a USB tree for my desk.
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secretburning asked me to post my chocolate chip cookie recipe. I'll be making these on Sunday as gifts, and they're sinfully delicious. I've taken the basic chocolate chip cookie recipe and tweaked it a bit according to my tastes and experiments. Use the ingredients listed, no substitutes, and you'll have tender, delicious cookies.

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We got to our local polls at 7:05 am, and there was a huge line. It took about 50 minutes to get through the line and vote. Nemo was very patient. He played on the church swings, ran around in the autumn leaves and thanked people for voting. When we got inside, he took a picture of the fire alarm near the church kitchen. I asked him to help me ( Read more... )