Memories and stuff
By bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50970)
Holiday, Florida
December 8, 2021 1:04pm CST
Sadly watching daughter go through laundry baskets to find clean work clothes. She was off yesterday and Monday. She got me into the shower and changed my bed. Of course I love when she is home. This is where life has switched us around. I used to have to leave her to work and she was not happy. 
Just this morning my daughter in Ohio said she made potato candy. I used to make it when they was little. Recipe from my step dad from his mom. way way back ago. I know it don't sound good but it's delish and very rich. Ever had any ?
Hope you all are looking forward to Christmas. Me not so much. Seems I never have the money to buy any more. I used to spend around a thousand bucks on it. But now can't spend a buck. 
You happy to spend ?
Anyway hope I can stay awake long enough to post on your posts. Pain pills get to me and this weather is making my bones hurt so that's that. 
Just this morning my daughter in Ohio said she made potato candy. I used to make it when they was little. Recipe from my step dad from his mom. way way back ago. I know it don't sound good but it's delish and very rich. Ever had any ?
Hope you all are looking forward to Christmas. Me not so much. Seems I never have the money to buy any more. I used to spend around a thousand bucks on it. But now can't spend a buck.
You happy to spend ?
Anyway hope I can stay awake long enough to post on your posts. Pain pills get to me and this weather is making my bones hurt so that's that. 19 people like this
18 responses
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Dec 21
You are blessed to have both your daughter, caring about their Mom! Nope, I have never been one to spend much on Christmas, even when my kids were at home. Potato candy, sounds delicious!
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Dec 21
it is and very rich. 2 pieces is about all I could eat.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Dec 21
@kobesbuddy oh butterscotch I would have too. yum
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Dec 21
@bunnybon7 My mother use to make hard candy on the table, in various flavors. I loved the butterscotch!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec 21
So wonderful of your daughter to take care of you! Never had potato candy . . . I wonder what it tastes like. These past couple years I have spent the least amount for all gifts . . . in a sense we were forced to live simpler, but I actually feel less stressed.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
Yes it seems like when we start buying for people it's like a snow ball rolling down hill You buy for one friend or family member then worry another might feel slighted or you see something you think one might like and end up buying for another also so they won't wonder why you forgot them. 
It was so easy when I had money and could work.
You buy for one friend or family member then worry another might feel slighted or you see something you think one might like and end up buying for another also so they won't wonder why you forgot them.
It was so easy when I had money and could work. 1 person likes this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Dec 21
@bunnybon7 Right - we are the types that want to make sure everyone is covered so there are no hurt feelings. I actually went through that this week . . . we were going to visit my mother in law in her senior home so I bought "stuff" for her . . . but then I found out 2 sister in laws were going too. I wouldn't have felt right just giving MIL a gift, so I had to go out again to find gifts for SILs .
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
8 Dec 21
I gave the recipe for potato candy to a friend on myLot a week or two ago. You're right, it is delicious!
I usually get something for Pretty but not like I used to... She always says she doesn't want anything for Christmas. *shrug*
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
as they get older our kids understand better
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Dec 21
@DaddyEvil me too. But I have lost most of the mood because of being so broke lately.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
10 Dec 21
@bunnybon7 We quit decorating for Christmas at home after I started working at Walmart. They start decorating so early they burn me out on Christmas well before the season actually starts.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
9 Dec 21
By bonnie
@bunnybon7
I have never heard of potato candy. What is it?
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
Home made candy with peanut butter , a potato, and powdered sugar.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Dec 21
@Hannihar surprisingly the potato is not tasted by me. Just the rest.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
10 Dec 21
@bunnybon7
Thank you for the picture. So do you taste all the ingredients or a special one?
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
9 Dec 21
I've never had potato candy. These days we really don't have much to buy for Christmas. Just a gift card for our housekeeper (my husband's second cousin). Hoping you feel better.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
thanks dear. I think not many people will be able to spend this year. Many people will be gifting what someone needs instead of useless wants.
My daughter in Ohio is sending me coffee I need for Christmas.
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@askme123 (6223)
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9 Dec 21
@bunnybon7 you went through alot raising her so she could be successful today.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Dec 21
I dont think I have ever spent that much for gifts. But I dont shop just the stores either. I look all year even when I am at auctions and yard sales.
I have heard of the candy but never had it
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
so good. you need to try it once at least. easy to make and cheap candy.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Dec 21
yes It's still bad for most every one.
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@Marilynda1225 (91012)
• United States
16 Dec 21
I've never even heard of potato candy but I do have some cookie recipes that bring back wonderful memories of Christmas past. The older I get the more I realize it's the memories of those who shared our holidays rather than what gifts were bought.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Dec 21
thats true with any visit at any time
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Dec 21
try it
it's easy and not expensive
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Dec 21
thanks. Hope you have a good one also.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
I try to because I know I won't be around much longer
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Dec 21
yes my photo is from ' 73. My daughter here is the baby in it and my 2 boys were a mess. They had been wrestling and we made them stop to take the photo.
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@sinari (4995)
• Indonesia
13 Dec 21
@bunnybon7 Yes, usually boys are always like that. They are hyperactive. But those are the hallmarks of a healthy boy.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
17 Dec 21
Merry Christmas, and I hope you enjoy the holiday regardless of your condition. I remember potato candy, we made it a few times when I was a kid. It is tasty.
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Dec 21
Christmas, while my favorite holiday, has become to cammericalized. People think they need to drop a lot of cash on Christmas gifts, (and stores encourage this behavior with sales), but it's also about time with family and friends and being there for them.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
true and I worry all the time I might pass away near a special holiday and ruin it for them
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Dec 21
it's actually very good. Doesn't taste like potatoes. I think it's the consistancy the reason for a potato
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
10 Dec 21
I need to ask you this have you gotten hospice services. It comes with Medicare. Al had an aid 3 days a week to bath him and they have weekly nurse visits. Anyway I am going very simple this Christmas. I had already bought many of my gifts. Sending hugs
