Sanity Saving Holiday Tips from the Christmas Queen  

I like your tips better
i may have to try a few of those LOL

I feel honored that you answered one of my comments.

Zuk, I think there may actually be hope for you. I see a tiny speck of humor poking its little head through that armour coated wall of seriousness. I would be glad to loan you my butt hole hat if you want.

Clem, you're such a grinch....I think I need to get really drunk and come sing Christmas carols to you at 2am...that will get you in the spirit...

I thought I would give twisted humor a crack just for you
You inspire me to be a bigger smart a$$

OMG that is such a great idea...I would probably put mine in the yard though...lol

There is nothing like a little crack humor to work up some good wedgies.

Inflatable tree? I'm intrigued...I've never seen one before...:)

How about a pre-lit, pre decorated tree? I saw one in those catalogs of useless crap once. I thought, "That's a great idea! What a time saver!"

Inflatable tree? Is that what Santa uses instead of a blow up doll?

yup inflatable trees
I had to do some hunting for them for a bear friend of mine that was sick of messing with trees LOL
Check it out.
http://www.brandsonsale.com/gem-tree.html

You completely ignored my attempt at a dirty joke!
The inflatable tree is for Santa when Mrs. Claus is too busy with the elves. She likes the elves becasue they are a certain height for preforming cetain services...

Im sorry I didnt completely ignore it
I was laughing but you got to remember that I am the one that has a broken sense of humor LOL

Oops...lol I replied in the wrong response...look up for my comment about the inflatable tree...haha

Its been so long, If I could get my tree to inflate I would quickly hang an ornament on it, preferably an angel.

Duuuudeee!! That was an AWESOME comeback.... ROFL

I'm going to be laughing all day now.

LMAO!!
That was an awesome comeback!

LOL that IS a great idea...in fact, that's what my mom is doing...She finally gets to enjoy Christmas without stressing and fretting...that she leaves up to me...haha

Martha Stewart can kiss my butt...Maybe if I was a gazillionaire with a full staff of assistants and a whole lot of time on my hand, I could do what she does, but those of us who live in the real world know how to take all the best shortcuts...

Yes, best short cut, sleep through christmas.

Those are really fantastic ideas! I'm, always looking for a "new tradition"

The simmer pot..that's a great one..I've done that many times...also, a "safer" way to go might be to get one of those mini crockpots...I put wax tarts in mine, but you could totally put a simmer mix in it as well.

My fudge recipe is so easy and so adaptable...

2 pkgs flavored chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk


Now, to make chocolate fudge, I use milk chips and white and add walnuts and vanilla

To make candy cane fudge, I add coarsely chopped candy canes and white chips

Orange--two bags white chips and orange extract. You can also had orange zest

PB Fudge, just use white chips and PB chips.

You get the picture...you really can't mess this up it's the easiest recipe in the world and it's very cheap to make.

Oh my ... I'm definitely going to have to try making your candy cane fudge. Mmmm, PB fudge.

I've never made fudge, so I had no idea how easy it is. OK, you've definitely got me on board.

Thanks a ton!

Oh, and you're right about the mini-crock being a safer alternative. They're not expensive, easy to find (any Walmart, KMart, Target), and they can be used year round. Good thinking!

Fatty, Fatty two by four, can't get through the kitchen door.

Thats right...my goal is to make everyone around me gain 10 pounds by New Years.

If that works with the puppies, Would you put them back on your avatar?

How do they do at garage sales?

I love shopping at garage sales. I purchase many items with the tags still on them as Christmas gifts. No, I am not cheap, I am frugal. I am the kind of person who offers a bit lower than they are asking for an item too. I have never been turned down either.

OMG I totally went and stole all my neighbor's Christmas decorations after reading your post-- even the giant Nativity.

Do you think it's a sin to steal the baby Jesus though?

MMMMM...that opossum pie sounds yummy...do you serve it with road kill stuffing and mayonaise sandwiches?

yer doing good!
I'm in the chrismmus spirits already! (Jack daniels and Jim Beam) like I said it's not like the neighbors can prove anything!
I would go ahead and steal the baby Jesus too.. you have Jesus in yer heart so you should have the baby Jesus in yer yard!
the possum pie is to die fer! that is some classic roadkill chrismuss food *holding up 3 thumbs* the mayo sammiches goes with it and I would pick huckleberry wine to drink with it.. when I asked Bubba he said not red wine.. or white.. but purple! remember that! and remember.. whoever gets the tail will have good luck all yeer!

mary chrismmus!

awww thank ya girl! fer best response! a few more best responses and I will have enough to go buy you that soap on a rope kit I seen ya eyeballin'! oh what the heck! I'm gonna go steal... er.. buy it for you now!

hugs!!!!

You might be on to something...:)