Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

December 26, 2007

Christmas is “over” - Weekend event plan

It’s funny to me that we spend so much time building UP to Christmas, and then on Dec. 26, we consider it “over,” when in truth it has really just begun.  Whatever.
If you are still basking in the after-glow of the holiday, amply plump from the holiday goodies, and not ready to hit the gym [...]

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas!

I’ve been taking a few days to relax with family (and get over that cold!) but just wanted to pop on this morning to wish the world a Merry Christmas and share a favorite Christmas memory.
Memories warm the heart, and I have to say one of my favorite memories was when my Uncle Art and Aunt Alice [...]

December 20, 2007

The weekend plan…Get Ready for Christmas

Top ten weekend things to do for the weekend of December 22-23:
1. Take a sleigh ride with Bogus Creek Outfitters! www.boguscreek.com
2. Catch a Steelheads hockeygame at Qwest Arena - they play Friday and Saturday night against the Las Vegas Wranglers.  Game time:  7pm  www.idahosteelheads.com
3. Winter Garden Aglow - Dazzling light display at the Idaho Botanical Garden [...]

December 20, 2007

Peanut-butter…no…Chocolate! arrr!

The cook who concocted this recipe really should be shot!  They are incredibly addicting, and FULL of all the worst possible things you should be eating.  Maybe this would be a good gift for your worst enemy?  Or that skinny-minnie woman in the office you wish would put a little more meat on her bones…  [...]

December 19, 2007

A Procrastinator’s Christmas Dream…

So last weekend I was on a mission.  To finish all my Christmas shopping in one night.  Some of it was already done, but much was left unfinished - primarily because my schedule just hasn’t allowed for it.  I know there’s wisdom in shopping throughout the year, but the problem is, I tend to forget [...]

December 17, 2007

Cater it and fake it!

So, you are planning a dinner party this weekend…or maybe it’s for Christmas Eve.  Regardless of when, you suddenly find your self surmising all of the “stuff” you have to do in the next 7 days before “the big day” - Christmas.  You still have to shop for Uncle Jim and your Sally’s teacher…oh, and [...]

December 14, 2007

Zen Doggie Christmas

Okay, you might think I’m a little crazy, but I’m a big believer in natural foods for my pets.  If it helps ward off cancers and other unfavorable illnesses, I’m all over that! 
One of my favorite Christmas presents for my dog happens to be a fantastic little all-natural biscuit by a local company called “Zen [...]

December 12, 2007

Festivities - The week ahead

Festivus?  Nope - not here!  We’re celebrating Christmas with all the trappings of fun and tradition!  Here are a few things this weekend upcoming as well as a couple items to plan ahead!  Be sure to check previous “weekend” posts in December for more ideas and events.
Holiday lights gazers…I was in Hobble Creek (behind the [...]

December 7, 2007

Christmas Lights - Idaho Statesman

All you Christmas lights fanatics,  the Idaho Statesman has begun posting addresses of light displays.  For all the details, you can follow this link: http://www.idahostatesman.com/eyepiece/story/231721.html 
Enjoy!  Oh, and by the way, the Hidden Springs Merc is open late tonight if you head up that direction…you can get a great cup of hot cocoa (and other stuff) [...]

December 6, 2007

Something fun - the weekend

I promised a few other ideas for your winter and Christmas cheer on the weekends…  Here are my top 10 - in no particular order (Note:  I haven’t necessarily done all of these, but would sure love to! In the cases that I don’t have first hand experience, I’ve heard from others that it’s a [...]