I have several cookie recipes that I really wanted to share before Christmas but it’s looking like I won’t be able to do it. :( It’s go-go-go right now, not only with Christmas-related stuff, but it just so happens everyone in my family was born in December (maybe a slight exaggeration) so there are a lot of celebrations going on right now. I’m also busy in my kitchen making the only gifts we’re giving this year, and my sister is begging for help with an order for 12,000 lip balms that she has to do on top of her regular orders, and I think we should take pity on her overworked hide. Soooo yeah…nos be bloggin’.
I do have a giveaway that I’d like to do it this week so you can look forward to at least one post if I can find the time. It’s for Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil (it seriously rocks) and I’m writing a review for it too, otherwise I’d just say “hey leave a comment for a chance to win some awesome coconut oil!” I’ll do my very best because I’d love for the winner to get it in time for Christmas.
For now I will leave you with some pictures from my middle sister’s 30th birthday party with an ugly Christmas sweater theme. Of course, pretty much me and the Haus were the only ones who actually wore ugly sweaters (and Danielle b/c I brought one and forced her to wear it). It was obviously a conspiracy to make fools of us…but you’d be surprised how easy that is to accomplish. No, you actually wouldn’t be surprised, would you?
Two additional notes, the party was in Danielle’s shop in case you’re wondering what’s going on in the background, and my little sister dyed her hair black (she was blonde last time you saw her here), just in case you don’t recognize her!
Dennis wore my sweater and said “my rock hard manly abs are stretching it out.” Meanwhile, I was stretching out a friend’s sweater with my bodacious curves (thanks, Stephanie!)
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These are such fun photos!! Your sister wears red lipstick perfectly! Beautiful Family V! I have a fudge recipe around here somewhere that calls for coconut oil….hmmmm now where did I put it? :-)
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Ooooh, I want! If you find it please share! :)
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Here is a close version of it V, this one has walnuts though, the reason I liked without the walnuts is the calorie count, very low calories, no sugar, I used honey, and I believe gluten free :-)
http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/index.cfm/2012/5/28/coconut-oil-chocolate-walnut-freezer-fudge
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Oooh yummy! Thank you! The 2 cups of coconut oil would be painful so I”l probably make a mini batch just for me. :)
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Looks like a great time! I love that shop – lots of cute stuff in there.
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Thanks, I love it too. You can spend hours in it and still not see everything!
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Great photos!
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We have too much fun with the photos. :)
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Thanks for this smile-bringing post – looks like ya’ll have too much fun! Sure would love to visit that adorable shoppe – WOW! Looking forward to that giveaway cause I love TT coconut oil. Just used the last of mine, so NEED MORE! Don’t go too crazy the next few days. I have far too many ingredients to make things up myself before Christmas…I can relate. Guess the church food pantry will be happy to see me when I come with ‘leftovers’ that I don’t have time to use this week.
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You should definitely stop in if you come through Wichita, and let me know so I can meet you there! :)
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Haha seems like you had a lot of fun my friend :D
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Yes indeedio. :)
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Looks like a fun time with family and friends! It is crazy though, how busy this time of year is. Mind blowing busy!
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I know, I’m ready for a vacation from life-lol.
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that is a pretty rockin sweater….but the turtleneck is even better! :)
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LOL! My friend let me borrow the turtleneck too, and it is so awful it’s fantastic! haha!
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all those ugly sweaters made me smile…hehehe.
and your sister is gorgeoussss!
looking forward to your giveaway :)
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Thanks, I think so too. :)
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I just love it that your Christmas sweater has a snowman on it!! Love it! :D And that first picture of your sister in the middle? Priceless!
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Of course, you snowman lover you! :) Oh yes, Lacey loved that one too-lol.
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What a fun party and hilarious theme…these posts always make me smile. BTW, you won the goodies =)
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Wooohooooooooooooo! Thanks Angie!
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I am in the same boat as far as not having time to blog. Family is in town and we are scrambling to get everything ready and bought for everyone! I love all your captions on the photos, so funny :)
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Thanks Rhonda, it’s a bummer but really, family is more important. :)
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Obviously, you’re not as behind as I am! :) We had our first ugly sweater contest at school this year. I actually had people tell me, “But I don’t own any ugly Christmas sweaters.” LOL
Have a very merry and joyous Christmas!
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LOL, are they like my MIL and just not realize that blitzy blingy Christmas sweaters are considered ugly (she says “I dont’ get it, they’re so pretty to me!” aww!) or do they really not have them? Honestly I didn’t have any and had to borrow from a friend. But I did get one on eBay so I’m totally prepared for future parties! lol Hope your Christmas we merry and bright as your sweater! :)
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything…they just make the best of everything.
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LOL, are they like my MIL and just not realize that blitzy blingy Christmas sweaters are considered ugly (she says “I dont’ get it, they’re so pretty to me!” aww!) or do they really not have them? Honestly I didn’t have any and had to borrow from a friend. But I did get one on eBay so I’m totally prepared for future parties! lol Hope your Christmas we merry and bright as your sweater! :)
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