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mommalittle.com — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:26:19 -0600

Oh, mothers in law! Did I mention that I live 1000 feet from mine. Kinda wish I lived in Canada with you.

As Chris Rock so eloquently

assertagirl — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:09:39 -0600

As Chris Rock so eloquently put it, "Nobody hates like family!"

Assertagirl

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shoalswriter — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:50:08 -0600

These weren't uttered during the holidays, but two gems from my now former mother-in-law: 1) Upon dropping by my house unannounced and hearing me apologize for it being messy, she said, "But it doesn't look any different than usual." and 2) Upon pulling on a pair of shorts she'd borrowed from me, she said, "I'll bet you never thought you'd have a mother-in-law who was smaller than you, did you?"

But now only my children have to deal with her when they visit their dad's family. And apparently she hasn't changed!

Cathy

cathylwood.wordpress.com

Oh, me me me!

AmberS — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:02:20 -0600

I fell asleep last night composing a grievance-related blog post in my head. I don't think I could actually post it, but I assure you it was brilliant! ;-)

~ Amber

www.strocel.com

LOL!

Michellesamom — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:45:19 -0600

I will be firing up twitter tonight... I'm sure there will be lots to talk about in the next 24 hours.

Hope you have a great holiday!

Michelle writes at Michelle's Blog

These are great recycling

Alissa-Taylor Gifts — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:17:16 -0600

These are great recycling ideas for the holidays (or any day of the year really). My dad and I have been re-using wrapping paper for as long as I can remember. Aside from saving the earth, re-using bags, ribbons, and bows will also save money on buying gift-wrapping materials. My family always uses cloth tablecloth and napkins, and we have been saving out plastic food containers for years to re-use them as leftover containers. Taylor Gifts also has many items to help people recycle, like the 3 Recycle Bags and the Can Crusher

Alissa - Taylor Gifts

Taylor Gifts Blog

Thanks!

Colormepink — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:13:01 -0600

I'll let you know after the holiday if I was happy with my decision.
Christine
It's My World. Welcome To It.
Blog: http://www.colormepink.com
Homeschool Blog: http://web.mac.com/colormepink/
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Love the Idea!

apietrangelo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:40:19 -0600

Just wanted to let you know how much admire your decision to tailor Thanksgiving to your family's preferences. It makes a lot of sense, but it's hard to buck tradition. More power to you!

Ann Pietrangelo

Conversations Over Dinner

In a Tent?

Colormepink — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:37:43 -0600

Wow! That's a brave child you've raised. If you ever come to visit, let me know - we're all about throwing parties!

Christine
It's My World. Welcome To It.
Blog: http://www.colormepink.com
Homeschool Blog: http://web.mac.com/colormepink/
Jewelry Blog: http://www.starbrightjewels.com/blog

Not Ocala but...

Denise — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:31:21 -0600

I lived in Gainesville from 2002 until this past July. Two of my big kids are still in Gainesville (though one lived in Miconopy, in a tent without a zipper, during the summer lol.)

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

You're from Ocala?

Colormepink — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:12:01 -0600

I had no idea. I'm originally from Long Island, NY, but I've been here for 10 years and I love it.

Christine
It's My World. Welcome To It.
Blog: http://www.colormepink.com
Homeschool Blog: http://web.mac.com/colormepink/
Jewelry Blog: http://www.starbrightjewels.com/blog

Ocala! I'm homesick again!

Denise — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:54:18 -0600

The world is officially conspiring against me today. Ocala! I want to come home! (Excuse me while I pull myself together...)

OK I'm better now...

I'm all in favor of some non-traditional stuff happening at the holidays BUT every time I've tried it, I've been left feeling just a little bit let down.

I have no recipe for you but I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving. In Ocala. Sniff. Sniff.

~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager

Flamingo House Happenings

Although, not exactly....

Colormepink — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:16:58 -0600

the same, today is All Soul's Day and it's also the anniversary of the death of my Grandmother.

I posted about it today here
Christine

It's My World. Welcome To It.
Blog: http://www.colormepink.com
Homeschool Blog: http://web.mac.com/colormepink/
Jewelry Blog: http://www.starbrightjewels.com/blog

I'll play too!

KristinT — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:32:49 -0500

I've been thinking so much about my grandmothers lately, (I think my thoughts were triggered, in part, by the death of your grandmother). Mine are both still alive, but they're in their 90s, which really makes me pause and consider the big and small ways these women have shaped me. I'll plan on writing a post about them in the next day or two.

Thanks for the great idea and the motivation.

Kristin T.
http://www.halfwaytonormal.com/

What a Lovely Idea

mfmakichen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:18:46 -0500

Rachelle,
I think this is a lovely idea and a wonderful way to honor the dead. I like the idea of essentially having a ritual of remembrance.

Mary-Frances Makichen
www.makichenbooks.com
www.wordmedley.com