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Mama’s climbing back on the BuJo sleigh in December

Man, o', Man, it's December 1st.  For the next 30 days, I've got SOOOOOO much to do, I think I need a new challenge for Maself to keep it all straight. Don't believe me on Ma long list of stuff to get done? Well, folks, go ahead and take a seat and settle right on into… Continue reading Mama’s climbing back on the BuJo sleigh in December

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The fear of quiet during the holidays

It's the Sunday morning after Thanksgiving.  All the excitement of Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping weekend has come to a screeching and mind-numbing silence in the house. It's kind of scary to feel blue after having so much fun. I might need to make some stress relieving tea?  Or maybe I should sit still… Continue reading The fear of quiet during the holidays

Emptying the nest

How I decorate for Thanksgiving in 3 minutes or less

Mrs. Turkey:  Whew, Yay!  We're finally on the tabletop instead of in the drawer.  It's our annual outing of the year.  The Mrs. finally got around to decorating for Thanksgiving, she has 4 days to spare this year. Mr. Turkey:  Yep.  Do you like your runner spot on the table way down there? Mrs. Turkey: … Continue reading How I decorate for Thanksgiving in 3 minutes or less

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A stretch of the Christmas tree arrival

When I was little, the exact date of the arrival of our Christmas tree was always an unknown.  Being influential at that time, I came to understand the appearance of our tree would be a mystery of sorts - stretching out well into December. We'd end up with a tree eventually, but rarely as soon… Continue reading A stretch of the Christmas tree arrival

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Where holiday stuff becomes zoo-like

This time of year lends itself to pure chaos in our household.  One might even call it a zoo. (One - his name is aka, my husband - one who patiently waits for this stage to end...!) I must confess though, it sure the heck looks zoo-like as I walked past all the undone stuff… Continue reading Where holiday stuff becomes zoo-like