White Christmas Lights

We've been a bit lazy about removing the Christmas Lights from the house. It worked out ok - it snowed this week so we turned them back on. So far the neighbors are happy we have them up... that may not be the case if they're still up in June!

Long Live Clark Griswold

Watching Christmas Vacation has long been a part of my holiday tradition. I can recite the whole movie line for line, much to the annoyance of my friends and family.

One of my favorite things about Clark Griswold is his love of Christmas lights. Several years ago I lived in Longview, and I had this adorable little cottage that looked just perfect all decked out in Christmas lights.

Now we live in more of a ranch style home, but we still do our best to deck it out for the holidays. This year, with DH in school and me not feeling well, we haven't gotten quite as much accomplished. But it still looks pretty darned good!

That's not for eating!

I went to Costco yesterday with Mom C. They had these cute little gingerbread house kits, so I bought one to decorate. I asked Mom if I should buy kits for her two granddaughters, who will be coming to cookie baking day. She said they didn't need any more sweets to eat.

What? Gingerbread houses aren't for eating! They are for decorating and leaving on the kitchen table for a month or so, and if you package them carefully, perhaps displaying again next year!

Are you ready for this?

Do you have a home emergency preparedness kit?

You should!

Boring topic, I know. But really, you should have one. No matter who you are or where you live. And you should have an abbreviated version in the trunk of your car.

You could start one right now... go find an old blanket, some old warm clothes and shoes, and put a big plastic tote on your shopping list. Go! Now! Read this blog later!

Here are the Red Cross recommendations on what you need to keep.