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Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do the typical of tree & home decorations. This year sucks since we will not be able to see the girls or grandbabies. It's going to be just me & the hubby. It's also going to be different food wise as we won't be doing what we like to call, the Big Cook. I usually prepare & cook for 3 days straight. I love making the Big Dinner with the girls. That's a most special time as I'm not able to do as much as I used to & see that starting to slip away. My pies are usually very good & always requested are my Caramel Apple Pie & my Chocolate Pecan Pie. I will leave a link for the closest Caramel Apple (view spoiler) & for the Chocolate Pecan I (view spoiler) Yum, Yum!
Caramel Apple Pie
That caramel apple pie looks decadent! Yum yum. An unrelated question on terminology - do you think Christmas lights count as "a decoration"? I'm looking at #11 and I have a book I want to read with Christmas lights on it.
Christmas to me means family and our (non)traditional Christmas dinner of tacos! My mom makes the most amazing soft shelled tacos using corn tortillas--yum!!
Mamacita wrote: "Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do the typical of tree & home decorations. This ye..."
OMG!! Looks amazing!
Yes, it's been difficult getting to see family! Our kids decided to quarantine for 2 weeks - nice they don't have jobs outside the home - and now we're bubbled. It meant a lot to me as there is the first baby in the family.
Isn't zooming great!
Jessica wrote: "That caramel apple pie looks decadent! Yum yum. An unrelated question on terminology - do you think Christmas lights count as "a decoration"? I'm looking at #11 and I have a book I want to read w..."
Absolutely! That's definitely decorative.
Jessica wrote: "That caramel apple pie looks decadent! Yum yum. An unrelated question on terminology - do you think Christmas lights count as "a decoration"? I'm looking at #11 and I have a book I want to read w..."
Absolutely :)
Those pies look delicious Mama!! I'm almost tempted with that apple one if I could ever get the pastry right!! 🤣
Elaine wrote: "Christmas to me means family and our (non)traditional Christmas dinner of tacos! My mom makes the most amazing soft shelled tacos using corn tortillas--yum!!"LOL - I love the different traditions we all have for our food at Christmas. Its so interesting!
Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do the typical of tree & home decor..."OMG so great! One of the best inventions ever! We face-time every day. I really don't know how I would handle things if that capability disappeared.
We just had our 2nd Grand-Baby born in June. I pretty much lived with them this past summer & quarantined with them so I would be there for baby.
Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do the typical of tree & home decor..."How far does your kids live from you?
Mamacita wrote: "Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do the typical of tree..."They're 5 hours away...thank goodness, it's drivable. As with you, I've also been at baby's home for a few weeks at a time- twice & they have been here twice as well. I'm going in Feb & March staying at an airbnb (they have small place).
I love it! seeing the minutiae of his development. Didn't have the time to notice the level with my children. :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Christmas to me means family and our (non)traditional Christmas dinner of tacos! My mom makes the most amazing soft shelled tacos using corn tortillas--yum!!"LOL - I love the diffe..."
I do too!
I told my family about your Aussie Christmas and there was a sigh...(my son said he did have a AUS barbie on the beach @Xmas).
And I also love hearing about hot Brazil 💃, the non-traditional corn tortillas (yes, must be corn!) that have become a tradition, pies you dream about...so lovely.
By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️
Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - which are super daggy and torn. Will they count for ugly? Still need to complete that task... 🧐
Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - which are super daggy and torn. W..."
nope - I demand something tacky, & red or green... 🥴😉
Mony wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - which are super..."
Will see what I can dig out for tomorrow 🤣
Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - wh..."
Ah, no worries...
Jane (PS) wrote: "Those pies look delicious Mama!! I'm almost tempted with that apple one if I could ever get the pastry right!! 🤣"Girl... *looks at you & eyes you*
Just you's a Pillsbury allready Red Box pie crust. They're in the refrigerated section by the biscuits. They're just as good as homemade. Just remember to flour it before putting in pie pan. Or use the bakers flour non stick spray.
Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Christmas for me is like Jessica all about Family, friends & food. Also about trying to figure out that perfect gift for each loved one. We also do th..."Gonna pm you to continue this convo.
Mony wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - which are super..."
We do the tacky family pj's each each year. Which I think are adorable. The girls hated them when they were young, but now that they are popular, they love them. I sent some to each girl & grandbabies. It's much simpler to find them now. I use to have to really search.
So for challenge I'm wearing my old navy pair of
I didn't think I'd finish this challenge as it looked like it was going to be 16 books, and that's more than I usually read in a month so I'd set myself a modest goal of 12/24. However, I'm already at 15/24 challenges complete! So we'll see where I end up by the end of the month.
What great posts to see on Dec 23! Makes Christmas even better! We have ugly sweaters (with blinking lights) & T-shirts that are horribly wonderful!
:)
Jessica wrote: "I didn't think I'd finish this challenge as it looked like it was going to be 16 books, and that's more than I usually read in a month so I'd set myself a modest goal of 12/24. However, I'm already..."That's awesome. You go girl. I really need to update mine.
Jessica wrote: "I didn't think I'd finish this challenge as it looked like it was going to be 16 books, and that's more than I usually read in a month so I'd set myself a modest goal of 12/24. However, I'm already..."I Love It!! I was the kooky one wearing the Christmas sweaters when they weren't cool. Lol
Embarrassed my family to tears. Lol
Jessica wrote: "I didn't think I'd finish this challenge as it looked like it was going to be 16 books, and that's more than I usually read in a month so I'd set myself a modest goal of 12/24. However, I'm already..."Great going Jessica!!
Mariana wrote: "The RRRC Advent Calendar🎄 1-31 December 2020 🎄
* no minimum page requirement
* whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
Tasks completed : 17/24
1. The Christmas Blanket..."
I thought it was only 16 books 😂 but it’s okay, I’ll try my best to finish these last seven!
Mamacita wrote: "Mony wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "By the way, I'm wearing the tacky reindeer brooch today (day #21)...hope others are suffering too. ☺️ ..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it!! I'm just in work clothes - wh..."
I love this outfit!! Must be a fine looking family On Christmas morning! 🎄🎁☺️
Thanks Jane & all of you for making this so much fun! Wishing you moments of joy & good food during the holidays! 😉☺️
Finished, see message 26! :)This was such an awesome challenge! Thanks Jane!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Thank you for a fun challenge, i loved the variety of tasks and all the festive feels xx 💕Happy New Year! 🎉🍾🥂
LaurLa wrote: "Finished - so much fun!!!Updated post: My Advent Calendar Challenge (msg 55)"
🙌 🙌 🙌 way to go!
Congrats everyone!! Thanks all for playing...We’ll see what we can pull together for 2021!!
DONE!!!I'm in!
~The RRRC Advent Calendar~
🎄 December 1-31, 2020 🎄
1. Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene -
Festivities & Felines: A Holiday Anthology - Candace Colt, Abigail Sharpe, Kira Nyte (CPC Publishing - Nov 2020) (Chanukkah) - Dec 1
2. It's time to light the candles - read a book which will light up your day.
Christmas on Peach Tree Lane - Jules Bennett (CarinaPress - Nov 2020) - Dec 3
3. Put out a / some decorations for the festive season! -
Christmas Gnomes
4. Read a sweet treat of a book.
For This Christmas Only - Caro Carson (HSE #2806 - Dec 2020) - Dec 6
5. Read a book with stars or snowflakes on the cover, a book where the MCs travel, or a book with a religious undertone
Toxin Alert - Tyler Anne Snell (HI #1965 - Dec 2020) (travel) - Dec 7
6. It's a feast! Add a few books to your TBR that you can't wait to read.
Done. Thank you Netgalley!
7. It's winter and it's the festive season in the northern hemisphere. Read a book set in winter.
Deadly Amish Reunion - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #862 - Dec 2020) - Dec 9
8. Read a book with an MC who works with food or loves cooking or the colour gold on the cover.
A Marquis in Want of a Wife - Louise Allen (HH #1543 - Dec 2020) (gold logo) - Dec 8
9. 'Tis the season of giving. Send a PM to a GR friend with a book recommendation. Send to as many GR friends as you like, but please make sure at least one of those friends is in this challenge.
Done - Dec 16
10. For half of the world, Christmas is a hot day. Read a book set in summer.
Ride the Tide - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2020) - Dec 3
11. Read a book with a stocking, tree, decoration or present on the cover
His Last-Chance Christmas Family - Michelle Major (HSE #2805 - Dec 2020) (tree) - Dec 11
12. The dreidel sides spell the phrase 'A great miracle happened there'. Find a little time for yourself today and do something just for you (i.e. read, eat chocolate, take a walk). Finding time just for us can be a miracle!
Read, eat chocolate.
13. Caroling is a tradition over Christmas. Read a historical book, a book with a musician or with a cover model wearing a hat.
One Snowy Night with Lord Hauxton - Laura Martin (HH#1540 - Nov 2020) - Dec 10
14. Read a book with bright colors on the cover.
Magical Blessings - Candace Colt (CPC Publishing - Feb 2020) - Dec 31
15. Add a book to your TBR by one of your favorite authors.
Merry Christmas, Darling - Donna Alward
16. Read a book with yellow, red or green on the cover.
Scarred Santa - Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy (Clean Reads - Nov 2016) - Dec 16
17. Read a book with an MC who works in retail or that is set in Europe (UK counts).
Unexpectedly Wed to the Officer - Jenni Fletcher (HH #1551 - Jan 2021) - Dec 28
18. In this thread, post a picture or a short sentence telling us what the holiday season means to you.
The holidays mean family, which is even more important this year
19. Many people go back to their families for a few days in the holiday season - read a book set in a small community, town or village.
A Cowboy's Christmas Carol - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2803 - Dec 2020) - Dec 21
20. Read a book set with family or friends, or a book you want to curl up with in front of a fire.
The Viscount's Yuletide Bride - Carol Arens (HH #1541 - Nov 2020) - Dec 25
21. Even the Royals wear ugly festive sweaters 😉 Wear an ugly sweater or item of clothing today.
Ugly pajama pants
22. Reindeer do the hard yards getting those presents out. Put your feet up and read a short Christmas story.
Deck the Halls - Donna Alward (St. Martin's - Oct 2017) - Dec 15
23. Read a book with something knitted on the cover.
The Princess's Christmas Baby - Louisa George (HMED #1142 - Dec 2020) - Dec 18
24. It's time!! Santa is here tonight. Read a longer book over the rest of the break, celebrating the season!
Boone - Emily March (St. Martins - Jan 2021) - Dec 28
Take the rest of December to finish the book tasks in this challenge.
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Susan wrote: "DONE!!!I'm in!
~The RRRC Advent Calendar~
🎄 December 1-31, 2020 🎄
1. Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene -
[book:Festivities & Felines: A Holiday Anthology|55279..."
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The RRRC Advent Calendar ChallengeDuration: December 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Rules
* There is no minimum page requirement.
* You can only see each day's task once it hits 12:00am in your time zone.
* You have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks.
* Start on December 1 in your time zone.
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Tasks
01. Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene.
02. It’s time to light the candles - read a book that will light up your day.
03. Put out a decoration for the festive season.
🎄 I brought out a small gold Christmas tree with red and green bell decorations in memory of a family member who is no longer with us.
04. Read a sweet treat of a book.
05. Read a book with stars or snowflakes on the cover, a book where the MCs travel or a book with religious undertones.
Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café by Rebecca Raisin - 12/07/20
06. It’s a feast! Add a few books to your TBR that you can’t wait to read.
Fiona and the Three Wise Highlanders: A Mackenzies / McBrides Holiday Novella by Jennifer Ashley
The Christmas Bride by Anne Gracie
Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas
Birch Bay Bridesmaid by Kim Law
Tequila Nights on Turtle Island by Kim Law
The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery
07. Its winter and it’s the festive season in the Northern hemisphere. Read a book set in winter.
08. Read a book with a MC who works with food or loves cooking or the color gold on the cover.
09. Send a PM to a GR friend with a book recommendation.
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10. For half of the world, Christmas is a hot day. Read a book set in summer.
11. Read a book with a stocking, tree, decoration or present on the cover.
12. Dreidel sides spell the phrase 'A great miracle happened there.’ Find a little time for yourself today and do something just for you (i.e. read, eat chocolate, take a walk). Finding time just for us can be a miracle.
☕️ I relaxed with a cup of my favorite tea and some freshly-baked snickerdoodles.
13. Caroling is a tradition over Christmas. Read a historical book, a book with a musician or with a cover model wearing a hat.
14. Read a book with bright colors on the cover.
15. Add a book to your TBR by one of your favorite authors.
Finding Home in Good Hope: A Good Hope Novel Book 16 by Cindy Kirk
16. Read a book with yellow, red or green on the cover.
17. Read a book with a MC who works in retail or that is set in Europe (UK counts).
18. In this thread, post a picture or a short sentence telling us what the holiday season means to you.
19. Many people go back to their families for a few days in the holiday season - read a book set in a small community, town or village.
20. Read a book set with family or friends, or a book you want to curl up with in front of a fire.
21. Even the Royals wear ugly festive sweaters. Wear an ugly sweater or item of clothing today.
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22. Reindeer do the hard yards getting those presents out. Put up your feet and read a short Christmas story.
23. Read a book with something knitted on the cover.
24. It’s time! Santa is here tonight Read a longer book over the rest of the break, celebrating the season!
Finished. Happy Christmas everybody!
Congrats Mrs Potter!! 🤣
Finished, see message 9 ! Happy New year Everyone!
ALL DONE!1 Stone Cold Christmas Ranger - Nicole Helm - 1 DEC
2 A Christmas to Dismember - Addison Moore - 3 DEC
3 DONE
4 Dashing Through the No - Tara Sivec - 5 DEC
5 One Hundred Christmas Kisses - Kelly Collins - 11 DEC
6 Fields' Guide to Abduction - Julie Mulhern - 6 DEC
Viable Threat - Julie Rowe - 6 DEC
Fairytale Christmas with the Millionaire - Jennifer Faye - 6 DEC
7 Silent Night, Deadly Night - Kaylea Cross - 10 DEC
8 Wintertime Heat - Emelia Blair - 10 DEC
9 DONE
10 One Summer Weekend - Shannon Stacey - 14 DEC
11 The Consultant's Christmas Proposal - Kate Hardy - 13 DEC
12 DONE
13 A Christmas to Die For - Jessica Frances - 21 DEC
14 A Princess for Christmas - Jenny Holiday - 17 DEC
15 DONE
16 Jingle Wars - R. Holmes - 19 DEC
17 One Christmas Eve - Shannon Stacey - 19 DEC
18 Time for family, nice food and presents!
19 Sleeping with Santa - Debra Druzy - 20 DEC
20 A SEAL Wolf Christmas - Terry Spear - 22 DEC
21 DONE
22 Frostbite - Deborah Bladon - 24 DEC
23 Holiday Hoax - Jennifer Probst - 24 DEC
24 Blaire - Anita Gray - 27 DEC
Thanks Jane! That was fun, managed to finish with a few hours to spare AND get caught up with tracking in the BTC too! 👍🏼Wish me luck - I'm in! 🎄☃️🎅🏻
24 of 24. Completed 12.31.2020
✓ 1. Scrooged by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 12.3.2020
✓ 2. Mistletoe in Paradise by Jill Shalvis 12.4.2020
✓ 3. Stockings Hung
✓ 4. A Mackenzie Yuletide by Jennifer Ashley 12.5.2020
✓ 5. Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert 12.8.2020
✓ 6. Too many holiday books added to my wishlist! 🎅🏻
✓ 7. Winter Ball by Amy Lane 12.8.2020
✓ 8. Angels Sing by Eli Easton 12.13.2020
✓ 9. Sent Fran one from earlier on this list! 📕
✓ 10. Wylde by Sawyer Bennett 12.16.2020
✓ 11. The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward 12.11.2020
✓ 12. Stayed in bed late, listening to a book!
✓ 13. Barry the Lonely Reindeer & His Bashful Elf by Candi Kay 12.31.2020
✓ 14. Love Happens Anyway by R.J. Scott 12.17.2020
✓ 15. The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis added!
✓ 16. A Royal Christmas Cruise by Max Walker 12.19.2020
✓ 17. Cold Feet by Jay Northcote 12.24.2020
✓ 18. Shared!
✓ 19. The Boss Who Stole Christmas by Jana Aston 12.20.2020
✓ 20. If You Give A Jerk A Gingerbread by Jana Aston 12.21.2020
✓ 21. Silly blue snowman tee worn all day!
✓ 22. The One Night Stand Before Christmas by Jana Aston 12.22.2020
✓ 23. The Christmas Deal by Keira Andrews 12.29.2020
✓ 24. A Warm Heart in Winter by J.R. Ward 12.31.2020
Congrats Sandra and MKat!!!
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Omg! I would love to have stockings like that for each family member. We did the whole plain ones with glitter one year but have gotten away from it. You ought to open up an Etsy & sell those suckers. Those are gorgeous!