Coming Up to the Christmas Home Stretch!
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
December 14, 2016 10:28pm CST
Whew! Getting there is half the fun as long as you're not stressed and I'm surprisingly very relaxed this year for Christmas. Could be that I had an earlier start and am organized this time too!
Matter of fact I worry that I am not getting more things ready- as I need to bake a few things ahead of time. I keep forgetting each day that it's getting very close to Christmas and I'd better get moving. The weather doesn't make it too attractive to go out for long and shop as it is below freezing with blowing wind. Got to finish off what I started so efficiently.
Are you cruising this Christmas or feeling rushed?
Photo by Pixabay Free Images: jill/111 694 images
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@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Dec 16
@MarymargII 'Nicely stressed' sounds a bit oxymoronic but I know what you mean.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Dec 16
@JudyEv But that's because I am an oxy- moron haha! For me meaning- because I'm on it again. See my subtle use of italics-
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Thats been my problem in the past- but this year it's not too bad- although I'm now getting nicely stressed for stocking stuffers for my granddaughter and some odds I left for the end.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Dec 16
Cruising. Not at all rushed. Everything is done and the final gifts were gotten this morning. Very cold here too. I don't know if I'm going to do any baking. If I do it will be when it's a little warmer outside since I need to get the ingredients for my fudge.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Dec 16
@MarymargII I will be making it, but I'm going to be using Stevia for sugar instead of regular sugar. Stevia is natural, has no calories, and tastes just like sugar. So this time the fudge will have a whole lot less calories than usual.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Dec 16
@just4him That sounds like a good idea- I know about Stevia and like it as a substitute! Great idea!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
My mom made great fudge- creamy and tasty but she never left me the recipe- if you make it can you tell us what kind and what's in it?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
15 Dec 16
11 more days until Christmas, its passing by surely quickly =) I wasn't as prepared as last year since I started shopping later but I'm on track!
Lovely photo is that one of the pictures you took with your new handy smartphone?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
16 Dec 16
@MarymargII Oh I see! Hehe looking forward to your photos :)
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
No that is Pixabay- I haven't had time but will really work on it after the Christmas rush!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
20 Dec 16
True- like the dinner- ha! But I even do any veggies or desserts ahead that I can!
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Dec 16
For the first Christmas in a long time, I am cruising instead of rushing! It's such a great feeling to not feel stressed during the holidays. I'm really kind of liking this feeling! Maybe I will start being organized and efficient every Christmas from now on!
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Dec 16
@MarymargII Thank you! You too! Don't forget to take lots of pictures with your new smartphone!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Dec 16
It helps you enjoy it all better! Have a great pre-Christmas non-rush!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
16 Dec 16
Happy Early Birthday to your husband @DianneN
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
I am extra careful as the weather here is icy and snowy!
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@snowy22315 (208993)
• United States
15 Dec 16
I made a Nutella Christmas roll to take to a holiday party last weekend. I thought it was really good, so I might make a couple more, to take around..
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
That sounds delish- what's the Nutella on- a thin cake roll?
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Dec 16
Yep, we have just over a week! Right now I'm trying to think of the things that are school related because this is the last week before winter break. We had all kinds of holiday events - and I had to get gifts for the teacher, the aides, and some of the parents . . . and all of this should come to a close by end of Friday. I already know what to get the family, but I'm waiting til next week so the kids can come with me and they can get involved. I'm actually feeling quite on top of things this year 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Dec 16
Yes, I downsized a little and that made a time and monetary difference - not to mention the wear and tear on old mom! ha!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
That's when you take a breath, make a few lists and go out each day and finish one! Then you will be in control again!
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
18 Dec 16
Today I am very chilled out but by next week I will be in wacky crazy mode.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
18 Dec 16
LOL! that's how it works for me- too- especially if I didn't get all my wrapping, baking, prep, make-ahead stuff done!
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@Juliaacv (56298)
• Canada
15 Dec 16
I try not to stress at this time of the year, its much more enjoyable a season if you don't.
I am in a good place, although there are still a few things to be done, it isn't anything overwhelming or undoable in my books. We go out on Christmas day, so that cuts down on a lot of the stress of hosting, although I am all prepared with my hostess gifts, and will just hope that the weather stays good as we have a fairly long drive that day.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Yes, no snow storms would help greatly for travellers!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Me too- for baking- I bought an apple pie at a Church bazaar from a lady that makes the best pie yet- so that's good- and I will make a meat pie and perhaps a chocolate silk pie. My daughter is making cookies so that's great! I would like to make fudge too but we'll see- if I don't- I don't!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
16 Dec 16
I'm not doing too bad ..., made easier by the fact that i'm a guest at someone elses home this year, so many of the normal preparations have been done by someone else.... so apart from to shared tasks ...so far its been very relaxing ....
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Great for you and then it is so much more enjoyable!
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
15 Dec 16
This year I'm cruising. I think back to last year and life is so much more relaxed.....there's a post there....waiting for me to write.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
True- tell us in a post! Seems like everyone is crui
sing through alright this Season.i
sing through alright this Season.i1 person likes this
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
That's the way Marlina! I'm doing that too- although I'm a little anxious as it closes in and I still need stocking stuffers and two gift certificates.
@AutumnSnow (4583)
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15 Dec 16
I did pretty good this Christmas only thing left is wrapping paper and stocking stuffers and hubby is in charge of that this year. I do wish Christmas would hurry up though only because Im really excited about some of the things the kids are getting. I've been so tempted to let them have one early,lol.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
16 Dec 16
Now hold on as you don't have long- ha! It is exciting when you can't wait for a child to see their gift! Or anyone, for that matter.
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