Friday, December 9, 2011

BLOG HOP PARTY!!!!!

And the winner is: LORI :)   Congrats!!!


Lori left this comment:
My son is the youngest of all the cousins and as the older teens get tired of making cookies, decorations and singing carols he has missed out abit. Two nights ago we grabbed big flashlights and headed out into the forest where we found a peerfect tree and decorated it to surprise all the local joggers and hikers. we sang carols at the top of our lungs alll the way home!





Blog Hop Party with Give-Aways

Oh my gosh, I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful Blog Hop Party that Michele from the Quilting Gallery has put together! THANK YOU MICHELE!!!!! And Happy 4th birthday to the Quilting Gallery!!

I have been wanting to blog so much more than what I have, so this should be a wonderful beginning!! I am looking forward to reconnecting with my blogging friends and making many many more!! And what a time to host a give away, during the season of giving!!!

There are over 250 blogs participating in this Blog Hop, and each blog will be having a give away, so it will be worth the time to hop on over to each blog and see what is happening!! For a list of the blogs that are participating just go here and there will be a complete list for you!! This list will be posted December 10, and the party will go until December 17th. Oh what a great week this will be :)

Now on the the goodies. Well, I know some of the stuff that will be given away. A lapel stick, some fabric, some other goodies I can find, and I am thinking that there will be some other surprises added in too!! I can honestly say that I rather procrastinated in getting everything collected before this post...ooops ;)  I will post pictures later of some of the goodies :)

To enter in to this giveaway:

  1. comment on this post telling me your favorite family activities to do over the holidays :) (for me it has been making chocolates, cookies and crafting with my 3 wee ones, and watching them decorate the Christmas Tree).
  2. For a second chance, follow my blog and comment here letting me know that you are a follower ;) 
Hope Everyone has a great time!!! Looking forward to meeting many new blogging friends :)

Christine
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208 comments:

  1. Mary Grace McNamaraDecember 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    We love to decorate our tree together, and then of course the baking...everyone loves to help with that!

    MGM

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  2. Mary Grace McNamaraDecember 9, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I'm a follower too!

    MGM

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  3. Catskill QuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Decorating the tree is one favorite, and baking Christmas cookies is another!

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  4. Catskill QuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I am a happy new follower of your blog!

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  5. Ana e os ViraventosDecember 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I love the advent calendar tradition. We open a surprise each day!

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  6. MichellDecember 10, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Like doing the xmas tree and looking at lights

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  7. MichellDecember 10, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    follow you now

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  8. Maria WallinDecember 10, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Since my family live in Sweden and I in Malt a we have started new traditions with our fiends here the last few years. I love spending time baking and making christmascanides with them, we listen to Christmas carols, drink mulled wine and just have a lovely time.

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  9. Michele TDecember 10, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I love that in this blog hop I can find all the Canadian bloggers and start following them!! I love surprises too! Over the holidays I enjoy spending time with my family.

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  10. Michele TDecember 10, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I enjoy the holidays to catch up on reading, relaxing and doing some cross country skiing!! Thanks for the chance.

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  11. CarolDecember 10, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I am a follower. I love playing all sorts of games with the family after Christmas dinner.

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  12. free indeedDecember 10, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    We decorate cookies every year...I have for 45 yrs...first with my mom, and then with my kids, and now even with my grandkids!!!! We have a traditional recipe called German Crisps...a light lemony wafer cookie...it's a cookie cutter type recipe.

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  13. Tracey @ The Peony TeacupDecember 10, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    My favourite family activity is making fresh, homemade pasta :) And shortbread.

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  14. Peach RainbowDecember 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I love making sweets with my mother :D
    Thanks for the chance :D

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  15. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I am a new follower, great giveaway!

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  16. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 10, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    My favorite activity is making crafts with my grandchildren, thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. MonicaDecember 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    We love going to the movies on Christmas day. It's a family tradition that we've been doing for more than 20 years.

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  18. beaquilterDecember 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    new follower here

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  19. beaquilterDecember 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    My favorite thing to do with the kids is decorate the christmas tree on BLACK friday- no way I'm going shopping on that day!

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  20. conny's quilts en creatiesDecember 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I became a follwer and I love our family tradition of making a dinner together with all of my family each year (mother, childre, grandchildre) I am busy blog hopping already and I am a participant as well! So much fun! Kind greetings from the Netherlands!

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  21. SewnutsDecember 10, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I am a new Follower (love quilting blogs - esp. those of fellow Canucks!). My kids are grown and flown the nest, but we still enjoy opening "stocking gifts" together before Xmas morning breakfast and later playing fun board games! Just being with family is wonderful!

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  22. tubakkDecember 10, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I like to have the time to sit down with family and good friends to eat the traditional food we use for Christmas here in Norway. I'd very much like to win a surprise from you. Have a nice week end!

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  23. LindaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Our fav activity is decorating the tree. Everyone helps and we have lots of fun and laughs. Thanks!

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  24. LindaDecember 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I am a new follower

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  25. hueiseiDecember 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Hmm..watch holidays movies together :)
    Thx for the chance to win ^^v

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  26. Average QuilterDecember 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I like to take it easy - no deadline - no worries

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  27. BarbDecember 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I love surprises! Fave family thing is Christmas dinner. So special!

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  28. JennyDecember 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    we love building snow forts, snow men, and making snow angels! thanks for a chance at your giveaway

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  29. CarolynDecember 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I'm a follower of your blog. :0)

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  30. CarolynDecember 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    All the extra special baking is a long time tradition, especially my sour cream pound cake. I never bake it except at Christmas. :0)

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  31. tinyDecember 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I love it wen all the kids er together and we have a lot of fun.

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  32. tinyDecember 10, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I am a follower from your blog.

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  33. DebDecember 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love decorating the tree and putting out all of the other Xmas decorations with my boys. It gets us all into the holiday spirit!

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  34. DebDecember 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love decorating the tree and putting out all of the other Xmas
    decorations with my boys. It gets us all into the holiday spirit!

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  35. Carla GDecember 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    My favorite activity is putting up the decorations around the house. Like the wreaths, the lights, and the window clings. Thanks for a great giveaway! :)

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  36. SheilaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    My favorite activity would be to decorate the tree and make cookies.

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  37. PaulaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Decorating the tree, wrapping presents and making gift tags. my youngest loves to help with these.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  38. PaulaDecember 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I'm a new follower
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

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  39. bohemiannie! artDecember 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Opening presents!!!

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  40. SandraDecember 10, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    New follower via google connect

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  41. SandraDecember 10, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Love going for a drive with the hubbie to look at the Christmas lights.

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  42. Quiltin' SandyDecember 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love to wrap the gifts, write out all the cards, bake special shortbread, make a fruit cake, gee I like it all. :)

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  43. Quiltin' SandyDecember 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I am a new follower, too.:)

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  44. quiltmom annaDecember 10, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    My favorite activity during the holidays is to decorate the tree with friends at our annual tree trimming party. It is always a fun event.
    It is nice to meet a fellow Albertan.
    Regards from Edmonton,
    Anna

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  45. quiltmom annaDecember 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I have become one of your followers too. I hope that you meet many wonderful new bloggers during the blog hop.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  46. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingDecember 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    baking christmas cookies is my favourite!! (and eating them)

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  47. Mrs.PicklesDecember 10, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    thank you for the chance to win! we like to make appitizers

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  48. Jan MareeDecember 10, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I love the decorating, buying and giving all the gifts and getting together with my loved ones for festive fun! What's not to love!

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  49. GillDecember 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  50. GillDecember 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I love baking with my daughter!

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  51. Bright AngelDecember 10, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I am a new follower. Thank you for the great giveaway! :)

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  52. Bright AngelDecember 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    My family loves baking and decorating Christmas cookies together. Thank you for the chance to win. :)

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  53. JustPamDecember 10, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love spending time with the family and enjoying the kids opening their presents

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  54. JoDecember 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I thing my favorite is watching people open the gifts I have made for them.

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  55. JoDecember 10, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I am a new GFC follower

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  56. Mom CDecember 10, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    My favorite activity is caroling with our extended family. Unfortunately, it's not my family's but they tolerate me and go.

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  57. Lisa CoxDecember 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I'm a follower! YAY!

    I love baking for the holidays and then giving the pies and cookies away to fundraisers to help the less fortunate.

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  58. Donna JoyDecember 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I follow you now.

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  59. Donna JoyDecember 10, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Merry Xmas from Saskatchewan. Thanks for the surprises in your giveaway. It is fun to bake gingerbread cookies and tarts for Xmas. This quilting blog hop is Xmas fun to.

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  60. BillieBee (billiemick)December 10, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    We just enjoy the chance to be together.

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  61. @prilDecember 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Making candy and snowcream when it snows.

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  62. BillieBee (billiemick)December 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Just love family time.

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  63. MaryDecember 10, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I love making Christmas cutout sugar cookies with my grandchildren and decorating them. We end up with flour and frosting everywhere WHAT a mess! but it's so much fun.

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  64. LunaDecember 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Baking cookies with my girls, watching holiday movies, and making Christmas presents!

    kelly (at) mysimplewalk (dot) com

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  65. LunaDecember 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Following you on GFC! Thanks!

    kelly (at) mysimplewalk (dot) com

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  66. MhairiDecember 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I love going to the beach on Christmas Eve and having hot chips before going for a splash in the ocean with my husband and two children.

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  67. SibiDecember 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love making bread dough ornaments with my son (although he's getting sorta old for that now) and decorating the tree together with x-mas music blasting through the house. A nice steaming cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows is always nice too! We also like to go to our church's midnight mass where the choir sings so beautifully.

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  68. ThearicaDecember 10, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I love baking my Christmas Nut cakes and sending them off to friends! And what I like best is going home to visit my girls and my grandbabies!

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  69. ThearicaDecember 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I am your newest follower and invite you to come and visit me and follow me back.

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  70. SibiDecember 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I am now a follower of your blog!

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  71. SallieDecember 10, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Favorite family activity - play games. Thanks for the giveaway! Merry Christmas!

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  72. ShawnaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Favorite Christmas activity I guess is just visiting with family and friends that I don't get to see the rest of the year. Of course there is usually a party somewhere to celebrate the reunion! lol Thanks for your giveaway.

    missmoozie/at/gmail/dot/com

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  73. crafter1953December 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love giving things so I make candy, cookies, and ornaments. My family and friends love to see me coming because I will have bags and boxes of gifts for everyone.

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  74. ShawnaDecember 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I'm a new follower via Google Reader. Thank again for a chance to win.

    missmoozie/at/gmail/dot/com

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  75. crafter1953December 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I am a new follower. Happy Holiday to You and Yours.

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  76. DebDecember 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Decorating the tree and making holiday cookies and candies are our favorite things to do as a family.

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  77. JenDecember 10, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    We love to wander around the neighborhood looking at lights and holding hands ;)

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  78. JenDecember 10, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I'm a new follower! I love the cake you made for your sisters wedding and hope to see some of your DJ blocks :)

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  79. Vroomans' QuiltsDecember 10, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    We have been making christmas ornaments together this year.

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  80. Dianne GilesDecember 11, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance, Dianne

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  81. Dianne GilesDecember 11, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I love to spend time with the family especially since we have new family members. Thanks for the chance, Dianne

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  82. ThisQuiltingMamaDecember 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    We have a "camp out under the Christmas tree night" in our house sometime between Christmas and New Years. It's lovely to read books by the tree light and snuggle in to a night full of sugar plum dreams.

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  83. ThisQuiltingMamaDecember 11, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    I am a new follower now! Thanks!

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  84. AliDecember 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Great to see Canadian Blogs participating. I love watching how excited my class is for the holidays, one of my girls says Santa says HoHoHo with a deep voice everyday. Very cute.

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  85. Dresden QuilterDecember 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I love driving around to see the Christmas lights and having hot chocolate with my children.

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  86. Needled MomDecember 11, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love doing Christmas baking with the grandchildren.

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  87. Needled MomDecember 11, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I'm a new follower.

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  88. CarlaDecember 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    My favourite thing is to listen to all my boys talk about when they were kids. I learn something new every time!

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  89. Sandra :)December 11, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    My favourite family Christmas activity is baking Christmas cookies, which the kids then haul to work to share on their respective construction sites - I get to bake, and they keep the calories away from me, LOL!

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  90. CathyDecember 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    we love playing board games!

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  91. Rhonda December 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    My favorite activity is to stay indoors and eat lots of desserts and treats.

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  92. Rhonda December 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I am a new follower. Great blog and thanks for the opportunity to enter.

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  93. Beth HunterDecember 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I think this year it will be enjoying the warm sunny days of summer... Too hot to cook or bake...

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  94. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love surprises! Thanks for the chance to win.My favorite thing to do is put up the tree, and let my grandchildren decorate it. Joyce--ccarter13@windstream.net

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  95. Quilting "b"December 11, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I am a new follower

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  96. Quilting "b"December 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love just spending time withh family and friends during the Holidays

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  97. MaryDecember 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I love to make cut out cookies for Christmas. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  98. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I am new to your blog. I just want to say welcome as I am from Sonora, CA good ole USA. I enjoy baking, shopping for special gifts and of course, dedorating the tree and wrapping presents. Your gifts are awesome and would make any quilter happy to receive them. Thank you for your participation in this fun Blog Hop Party.

    Merry Christmas

    Sandi T.
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  99. JenDecember 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I am also trying to blog more, seems like there is never the time! :) I am a procrastinator too. My favorite activity this year has been putting up decorations with my 2 year old - he is so excited about everything!

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  100. Allycat CreationsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I love visiting the craft markets and strolling around. Freat blog. Thanks

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  101. RochelleDecember 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Of course we love making holiday cookies. But oddly we also like working on a big puzzle over some of the downtime through the holidays.

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  102. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    NEW FOLLOWER>LOVE YOUR BLOG!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

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  103. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    CAROLING IS A FUN FAMILY TRADITION!
    WE ALSO LOVE THE COOKIE+CANDY MAKING AS WELL! MERRY CHRISTMAS♥

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  104. AnyaDecember 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Making gingerbread houses! Thanks for the chance!

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  105. Linda VDecember 11, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Watching the kids opening packages on Christmas morning is the best! Thanks for the giveaway chance!
    Linda
    http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/

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  106. Linda VDecember 11, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I am a new follower, too. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
    Linda
    http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/

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  107. MelindaDecember 11, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love making sweets with the kids!

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  108. MelindaDecember 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  109. TinaDecember 11, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    I'm a new follower.

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  110. TinaDecember 11, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Reading the christmas story of Jesus's birth on Christmas Eve

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  111. MaryBethDecember 11, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I just love decorating the tree. I crank up the Christmas carols and have a glass of wine and enjoy the process.

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  112. MarilynDecember 11, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    The best time is when my grandsons come to decorate the Christmas tree with me.

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  113. NM_CreatrixDecember 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Love everyone opening presents at the same time. Total chaos

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  114. Bricoles TextilesDecember 12, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Best family's activity during Christmas time ... décorating, cooking, eating, playing ... in a word being all together !
    Thanks for the give away

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  115. Kristy QPDecember 12, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Love decorating the tree together!

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  116. Kristy QPDecember 12, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  117. jqluoDecember 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Karaoke with my family members.
    Thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  118. jqluoDecember 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  119. Rachel BatesDecember 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    new follower. thank you.

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  120. Rachel BatesDecember 12, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Love to decorate tree with fam.

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  121. Kathy S.December 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Our favorite thing to do on Friday date night is to drive around and look at Christmas lights. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  122. GwenDecember 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I always SOOO loved doing the things you mentioned at Christmastime, when my girls were young... decorating the tree and then turning out the lights to oooh and aaah at the beautiful twinkling lights... baking a decorating Christmas sugar cookies... and all the other special Christmas activities that children love so... Now, I have a new little Granddaughter and get to look forward to doing all those things over again!! :-) People ask what I wish for at Christmas this year, and I have to say that I've got everything I could desire.. well, except for maybe some more grandchildren! :-) Thank you for taking part in this blog hop, and giving us a chance to win a wonderful prize!!!

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  123. MissyDecember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Favorite Holiday activity is opening presents with my family. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  124. MissyDecember 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I am a new follower

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  125. SewLindaAnnDecember 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I'm a new Follower. Have a great Monday!

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  126. SewLindaAnnDecember 12, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Fave family activity is driving around looking at Christmas lights and enjoying lots of sweet treats with Christmas movies!

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  127. SewLindaAnnDecember 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I'm a new Follower.

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  128. SewLindaAnnDecember 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Driving around looking at Christmas lights and then having treats while watching a movie.

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  129. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I love baking cookies. hugs

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  130. LucijaDecember 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Subscribed to your newsletter.

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  131. LucijaDecember 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    My favorite thing is making christmas cookies with my kids.

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  132. Dana GaffneyDecember 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love holiday baking, making mountains of cookies and decorating them. I don't even mind the mess. Thanks.

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  133. needlesinthegroveDecember 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    became a follower..and shared on Facebook how much fun this is!!!

    Since our children are grown and live too far away to be together on Christmas Day, my husband and I spend the day visiting the Assisted Living center where we live...there have almost a dozen in town. You would be surprised to find out how many of the elderly are left alone!!!

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  134. Nanbon44December 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I am a new follower

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  135. Nanbon44December 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    my favorite activity would be decorating gingerbread houses with the grand kids

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  136. Jeanne GwinDecember 12, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Just hanging with my boys and grandchildren is all the excitement I need for Christmas.

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  137. Jeanne GwinDecember 12, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I am new follower #63 to your blog Stop over and join in with me and enter my giveaway

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  138. Jeanne GwinDecember 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I am a new follower to your blog.

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  139. Jeanne GwinDecember 12, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Driving around and looking at all the decorated houses and neighborhoods/

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  140. JocelynDecember 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Making M&M cookies :-)

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  141. nicolesenderDecember 13, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    My favorite family activity over the holidays is to take my grandson out to see the Christmas lights.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  142. nicolesenderDecember 13, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    New gfc follower: nicolesender
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  143. ButtonMadDecember 13, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Randomly giving away ten gifts to people who don't necessarily know me but whom I feel deserve or need them...it always starts Christmas off for me...
    As a family we love going for a really long walk after Christmas lunch and we chat all the way...then it's home to brandy butter and pud...

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  144. Pippa ParsonsDecember 13, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    making mince pies to eat on xmas eve and leave out for santa

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  145. suzieDecember 13, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I love the family getting together and decorating the tree. As I have become a Grandmother to two this year I am looking forward to making new traditions with the grandies.

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  146. SusanDecember 13, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Surprises are fun!
    Baking Christmas cookies and wrapping the presents!

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  147. CamiDecember 13, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I love Christmas morning when we all get together around the three to open our presents and celebrate!

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  148. LynDecember 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Making gingerbread houses with my Grand children

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  149. LynDecember 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    following your blog

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  150. QuiltaholicDecember 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    My favourite holiday family activity is watching my children decorate the tree!

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  151. QuiltaholicDecember 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I'm a new follower, yay!

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  152. LiseDecember 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I'm a new follower and my fav is to watch my kids and grandkids open their gifts..watching other's reaction is priceless... thank you for giving me a chance to enter your giveaway

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  153. LiseDecember 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I'm a new follower and watching everyone open their gifts is priceless for me..thank you

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  154. JoyceLMDecember 13, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Favorite holiday activities are baking & eating cookies & visiting family. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  155. JoyceLMDecember 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I'm a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  156. nicolesenderDecember 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I like to take my grandson out to see all the Christmas lights.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  157. nicolesenderDecember 13, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    GFC follower: nicolesender nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  158. PeggyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I like listening to Christmas music

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  159. PeggyDecember 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I like listening to Christmas music

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  160. Kathy HDecember 13, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    We love to bake cookies and make a few ornaments.

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  161. Kathy HDecember 13, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I am a new follower.

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  162. GwenDecember 13, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Back again! I was having trouble getting GFC to let me follow you the other day, so came back today, and it's working like a charm-- so I'm now a follower! Thank you for an extra chance to win! :-)

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  163. JanetDecember 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love getting outside and enjoying the weather - if it isn't too cold.... a ski, a skate, a snowshoe or just a walk.

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  164. MarthaDecember 14, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    I am new follower of your site. Thanks for being so generous.

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  165. MarthaDecember 14, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I always put a Christmas puzzle together on Christmas Day...it's my way of relaxing privately for just one day a year. Happy Holidays.

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  166. Maria KievitDecember 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    New follower

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  167. Maria KievitDecember 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Making Dutch treats for New Year's Eve: Oliebollen and Apple flappen.(Dough with raisins fried in oil, and Apple Fritters)

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  168. CatDecember 14, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I am a new follower of your blog.

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  169. CatDecember 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    My favorite family activity this time of year is to play board games together; we enjoy things like "scategories" & card games as well. We seldom get much "face time" with 2 off @ college, & a 3rd involved in so many activities in Jr. high.

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  170. JackieDecember 14, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Spending time with my children and Mum as they all live away and we are rarely all together,

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  171. MysticaDecember 15, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Going to our school concert. My daughters and I attended the same convent school. Going for the carol service is a nostalgic experience.

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  172. MargDecember 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Getting together with friends and family.
    Thanks

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  173. MargDecember 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Getting together with friends and family.
    Thanks

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  174. LeoDecember 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I'm just spending my third holiday sesaon away from home, so no family traditions, but I guess my favourite thing is my advent calendar and handful of picture puzzle pieces something sweet and a note from mum each day. I guess that's my new tradtion. I make myself a cup of tea each day and spend some time trying to figure out which pieces go together...
    Thanks for the chance!

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  175. CheriDecember 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    My favorite holiday activity is getting together as a family and playing games.

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  176. PaulDecember 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I enjoy time with the family...


    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Paul
    www.OutnumberedQuilter.com

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  177. JsoosayDecember 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I like my family's Christmas Eve fondue dinner.

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  178. JsoosayDecember 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm a new follower.

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  179. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love baking cookies and making fudge. I'm a new follower

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  180. LaineDecember 15, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Watching all the holiday movies on tv.

    lsandes@comcast.net

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  181. LaineDecember 15, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I am a new follower.

    lsandes@comcast.net

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  182. Purl ButtonsDecember 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I follow!

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  183. Purl ButtonsDecember 15, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    We like to watch Christmas movies together.

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  184. SassyCathyDecember 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    My favorite family thing to do - for Chrismtas - is celebrate -
    My son was born on Chrismas day - two weeks late - in 1984 - 27 years ago.
    We always had his birthday party's on June 25th and celebrated 1/2 year birthdays - because Christmas is such a busy time of year, and no one would come party with us on Christmas day - it worked well for us.
    This year - he married - on 9.10.11
    so now - we have another reason to celebrate.
    Hoping in the next few years - we'll have another - tiny - baby reason to celebrate.
    Merry Christmas! and remember the reason for the season :)
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  185. SassyCathyDecember 15, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I am following your blog.
    Thanks,
    Cathy Byrd
    byrd@gulftel.com

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  186. CMEHDecember 15, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    my fave tradition is christmas eve with the family, eating visiting and making the kids tired... thanks for a great giveaway!

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  187. CMEHDecember 15, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I am an excited follower

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  188. Mary CDecember 15, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Love to bake cookies and make candy to give to friends and neighbors.

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  189. The Sleepy DreamerDecember 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love the time with family, enjoying each other's company, and laughing around the table. Also the amazing food. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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  190. The Sleepy DreamerDecember 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    New follower on GFC, The Sleepy Dreamer
    lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com

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  191. KessDecember 15, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Making cookies and (new today) Christmas sausages!!! Yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
    kessilari(at)gmail (dot) com

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  192. smithcindykDecember 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I am a new follower!

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  193. smithcindykDecember 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    My kids and I always decorate the tree while listening to Alvin and The Chipmunks. Now, it is my grandchildren and I :)

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  194. MCDecember 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    We made our own stockings this year. It was fun and they turned out beautifully!

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  195. LoriDecember 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    something is not connecting, hope this is not duplicate. I am happy to find Canadian blogs to follow, and look forward to checking out your site!

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  196. LoriDecember 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    My son is the youngest of all the cousins and as the older teens get tired of making cookies, decorations and singing carols he has missed out abit. Two nights ago we grabbed big flashlights and headed out into the forest where we found a peerfect tree and decorated it to surprise all the local joggers and hikers. we sang carols at the top of our lungs alll the way home!

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  197. PeggyDecember 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I enjoy making cookies and fudge with my granddaughter.
    Thanks,
    Peggy
    peggy_verdongibbs@att.net
    http://keepmeinstitches-peggy.blogspot.com

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  198. Diane WildDecember 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Getting together with my family and just hanging out and eating ourselves sick. Great fun. Thanks for the giveaway chance.

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  199. KariDecember 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    My favorite holiday activity is decorating the tree. I love put up each ornament and remembering when and why we bought, received or made each ornament.
    Thank-you for the chance to win.
    kario66@hotmail.com

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  200. rvquilterDecember 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    putting up the tree, decorating, bringing out items with lots of memories!

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