Holiday Movies ~ Traditional and a few New

The ULTIMATE Holiday Movie!!

We all know the Classics.

We LoVe them

because they are The Classics.

Every so often, 

a new one will pOp up

that I like enough to add

to My List.

Some of the Newer Ones that I look forward to:

A Season For Miracles

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I've been a fan of Carla Gugino since Son In Law.

I actually didn't discover this movie til a few years ago

even though it was released in 1999.

Holiday in Handcuffs

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 Melissa Joan Hart...just sayin.

Quirky as always,

cheesy romance,

CHRISTMAS!

Friends and Lovers

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 although, not technically a Christmas Movie,

its set during the Holidays.

Reminds Me of back in the day,

all The Singles gathering together,

Wynter Road Tripps.

Relationships..

Of course, the Classics:

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A Muppet's Christmas Carol

Scrooged

Elf

A Christmas Story

and what isn't there to LoVe about

It's a Wonderful Life

Damn, yes it is, yes it is!

Christmas isn't Christmas without Elvis

Hey,

I wouldn't cry if I found Elvis under MY Tree....

Got Mistletoe?

I'll Be Home for Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twk6_lxVw_M

Blue Christmas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8fiq6GrmYs

and then there's this!

Merry Christmas Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJcJbVBwREc

Sirius/XM Holiday Radio Line~Up.....

 Sirius/XM has their Holiday Line~up, up and running.

There's something for Everyone.

Classic,

Contemporary,

Country,

and of course, Elvis.

cause, snort, you can't have the Holidays

without a little, no, make that, a LOT! of Elvis.

There's even a channel for our friends 

who celebrate Hannukah.

It's also commercial free 
{although I sound like a commercial}
which is great for Parties.
Turn it on, 
flip to a channel,
and there ya go.
Party Music.

Radio, Internet, Phone....

never be without Your Holiday Caroling Cheer

Sing it like you Own it.

You'll have to excuse the copy and paste but time's a wastin...

I have a School Book Fair to go work!

Holiday Traditions (SIRIUS channel 4 and XM channel 4) will feature traditional holiday recordings from the '40s through the '60s by artists such as Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Ray Conniff and Nat "King" Cole.
Monday, November 15- Saturday, January 1

Holly (SIRIUS channel 3 and XM channel 23) will feature contemporary holiday music as well as traditional favorites, including songs by John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Josh Groban, Mariah Carey and Michael Buble.
Monday, November 15- Friday, December 31

Radio Hanukkah (SIRIUS channel 76 and XM channel 28) will feature an extensive collection of Hanukkah music, including contemporary, traditional and children's Hanukkah selections. Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu will present nightly blessings and share personal stories and memories about past Hanukkahs.
Wednesday, December 1- Thursday, December 9

Holiday Pops (SIRIUS channel 79 and XM channel 77) will feature classical Christmas carols sung by the greatest classical musicians of all-time, including the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Luciano Pavarotti, Boston Pops and Leontyne Price.
Wednesday, December 1- Saturday, December 25

Country Christmas (SIRIUS channel 62 and XM channel 10) will feature a wide-ranging assortment of country Christmas music, including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood and Kenny Rogers.
Friday, December 10- Saturday, December 25

SIRIUS XM's commercial-free holiday channels will also be available on SIRIUS Internet Radio, XM Radio Online and through the SIRIUS XM App for the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and several BlackBerry and Android-powered smartphone devices.

Yulemas Bread Dough Ornaments

 

I've been having a lot of fun with this bread dough.

 

A recently bought Holiday Crafts magazine

featured an artist who did these for her project.

I instantly thought "CooL. I wanna do that"

So I did.

I used a basic recipe:

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1 cup Flour

1/2 cup Salt

1/2 cup Water

Additional Ingredients and TooLs

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Mixer with bread dough attachment

Color ~ food coloring, Tempra Paint, Acrylic Paint

Fine point or Ultra Fine Point Sharpies or suitable type pens

Varnish 

or 

Wax

or 

Clear Polyurethane Spray

Yarn, Thread, String for hanging

 Put the Flour and Salt in the mixing bowl,

turn to low/low medium speed, and slowly add the Water.

Make sure all the Flour, especially the sides and bottom are thoroughly mixed in.

Let it knead for approximately 8 - 10 minutes 

{helps the Salt dissolve more and dough more pliable} 

 

I added Powdered Tempra Paint {about 3 tbls to the water}
but it was not that noticeable.

More experimenting in the Color Depth Department needed.

I played around with cracker thin dough and it's really nice,

but VERY easily broken

{which might change when varnished/waxed}

Others were a bit thicker.

I'm playing around with all the thicknesses.

They all puffed up which I'm trying to figure out how to get rid of.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND CUTTING ON COOKIE SHEET

Moving the cut~out will very easily distort the shape

 Flour your area, roll out dough, and start making shapes.

I've been baking mine at 225* for about an hour for the Cracker Thin

or two hours for the thicker ones. 

I want to try air dry next to see how those work.

After doodling around with Designs,
I used Clear Acrylic Matte Spray to coat.

Not to happy with the results.
The Ink bled, and it sort of yellowed the dough.

I came across one post that "waxed" their Ornaments,
by melting it and brushing it on

or dipping it.....not sure about this one.

Resin dipping is also used.

Bread Dough Ornaments are':
*Traditional
*Very Inexpensive
*Kid Fun

What isn't there to like and enjoy??

Elvis and The Memphis Mambo Murders by Peggy Webb

I discovered Peggy Webb last year during the Holidays.

Instant Fan.
and didn't even have to add water....go figure.

This is her newest addition to the Southern Cousins Mysteries

and it has kept up the good read following the first two.

Elvis {the show stopping hound dog} is glad to be "home" in Memphis
While the Cousins, Callie and Lovie are hot stepping it
to keep an eye on Callie's Momma, Ruby Nell
and her new "friend",
stay a step ahead of a Murderer
is danger from a dark eyed stranger according to Bobby the Psychic.
while trying to figure out their Love Lives.

not to mention, but will,
keeping Elvis from stealing the show from the Famous Peabody Ducks.

as if!

Lots of laughs and just simply,
a good read.

I look forward to the next few additions of
The Southern Cousins Mysteries
{and more Elvis...cause, you can never get enough of Elvis
no matter what form He's in!}

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Family Yulemas Tree Day

 oh the joy!

It was even better this year.

The Oldest Son wanted to go to the Christmas Farm this year to cut down our own trees.

I've always wanted to do that.

It couldn't have been more perfect.

The weather was gorgeous,

The air was chilly

The trees were magnificent....

 We all agree on this one!

 BaBa aka: The Chook Man, does his Chuck Norris and  cuts our tree down...

 The Womb Weebles go Sqweeeee!

It didn't take long for everyone to find their trees and gather them.

Obviously many others had the same idea.

The only thing missing was Sneaux.

It was quickly and gleefully decided that We would be here next year.

Time to Tranquilize.....

  And I'm not talking tryptophan either!

Time to Harmonize with the furniture, a snack, and a good book.

A well earned day or relaxation,
left overs,
and pjs' until afternoon.

Tomorrow brings the beginnings of Yulemas Celebratories

with Family Tree Day.

Peace, LoVe & grOOviness.