What is christmas: Definition and 158 Discussions

I know it's early, but those of you who know me aren't surprised. During our little anniversary getaway The Furry Guy and I got some ideas for Christmas and even purchased a couple of things. The hardest people we have to buy for is my brother and his wife. We're just so very different. But...

My oldest daughter was working for a portrait studio over the holidays, along with working for the Walt Disney Company...she coaxed my other kids into letting her take their pics and give them to us for Christmas..we had just officially found out I had earned the level 3 of the Trip so they are...

Merry Christmas everyone. Normally I wouldn't get on the computer on Christmas, but I'm using my new gift:)! My husband got me a laptop! I was shocked! Now I can take it to my next show, but I'll have to transfer all my info. for PP to it first.

:chef:To everyone on DS...may your time with family and friends be blessed! If you have family members that get you down just remember...God gives us friends to make up for family! :D May you all enjoy the season!:party: Love, Ann

For you prayer warriors out there I have another very special request. My sister's best friend Becky from high school...she is 38...is dying from cancer. Last week her doctors sent her home telling her there was nothing more that they can do and that she had about 2 weeks left. Hospice has...

These are so cute and look easy to make!http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/desserts/candy-cane-treats/ http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/holidays/santa-hat-brownie-bites/ http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/holidays/holiday-mice/

What are you having for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Is it a tradition in your family, or do you decide each year what you want to make? This is what we're having for Christmas Day: Smoked Turkey Roasted Green Beans and Red Potatoes Tiramisu The Tiramisu is a tradition in our...

Since we're less than a week away from Christmas it's likely that we'll all be indulging in a few extra cookies over the next several days. Most of us are doing our best to eat healthy and watch our calorie intake, so I thought I'd share these rules. They were sent to me by a trusted friend. :p...

If a customer wants to place and order and get it by Christmas, is it really too late?? I know the last order date listed at cc was Tues. for delivery by the 22nd. Just wondered if anyone knew if next day delivery option would be avaliable for customers.

ok heres my delima... my family christmas party is on saturday (around noon) my husband and i are going to a wedding out of town friday night and sleeping at a hotel, saturday morning we are going straight from the hotel to the christmas party.... when am i supposed to cook???:cry: I need...

Please email me if you want a list. Working on it today and will send out list this afternoon. Going to ship flat-rate priority so you will hopefully have for Christmas if you need it (so filling a box will save on shipping). I just have no room for my inventory any more and the kids Christmas...

My DH is putting on a Christmas lunch for his staff on Tuesday. His company won't approve of their traditional dinner w/ staff & spouses, so this is the route they are going. He wants me to take care of the desserts. I want to make the Choc. PB Cup Torte and was thinking of the After Dinner...

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS in Legalese (Author unknown) Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse. A...

I keep sending these to my email and they do not appear. It says it has been sent successfully. I checked my profile and the email is right. Any suggestions?:(

Until it just came via Fed Ex! Awww....how cute!And the info attached was excellent!

DH and I work together. There is a guy we work with who I would consider to be good friends with (we know his family, have hung out a few times but don't do a lot of stuff together). This guy has 2 young daughters. Today I was asking him if he and his family were excited for Christmas. He...

I am attending my church's ladies Christmas fellowship tomorrow. We are suppossed to bring a small gift. I was thinking about using something PC, perhaps a Season's Best, one of the calendars, and someting small like an all purpose spreader. Does this seem like a good idea or should i just go...

Thought I'd share our Christmas newsletter with my friends here on CS. Feel free to share yours. I love learning more about each of you.

Sooo, what's everyone baking for Christmas (or other Holidays you might celebrate)? Some years I've gone way overboard for my Cookie Plates, but this year, I'm keeping them simple. This is what I'm making: Homemade Marshmallows dipped in chocolate (still working up the courage) Russian...

I have a customer that is wanting a pink nylon knife and the pink bar board/knife combo for Christmas presents. Anyone still have any they would be willing to part with??

A question came up today at a Christmas Bazaar that I didn't know the answer to. What happens if someone doesn't qualify in 90 days? Do they have to send the kit back??? Does the PC police come & get them? ;) This is a person that really just wants the kit and doesn't want to do the shows ... I...

My daughters school was asking for raffle prizes to be donated next week to be raffled at the concert. The only thing I have extra is a large bar pan. Can anyone think of a creative way to wrap this? I was thinking of including a recipe file with some recipes to make on the large bar pan as well...

Does anyone send out Christmas cards to their guest and or hosts. I am still new and don't have a huge base so I thought I would send them to everyone. But I don't want to pay $40 for Merill's cards and then the postage too. Please share what you do!! :angel: thanks Jan

I know that the last deadline for items to arrive by Christmas is Dec 15th, but is that regualr shipping or is there an extra cost for expediated shipping? I want to get a Mystery Host done in Dec but it would be a big time crunch AND more importantly I don't want to have to charge extra for...

I've decided to give it a go! I've recruited 3 people recently which means I've lost some shows (I give them their own show as their first) and the residual bookings from that show. I've also been letting them work my booths for bookings & sales to help get their new businesses off the ground...

For those of you who send your own invitations to guests, do any of you have any special full page invites you are sending out for Dec?

I have booked a booth come Dec. 4-5th. THis is my first one and a great opportunity for my business.:chef: One thing is troubling me, though. It is manditory that I assemble a Christmas tree designed with some of my company's products to put next to my booth! It must be between 5'-8' and have...

Any good ideas on how to get some sales in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??) Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know. Sandra

Any good ideas on how to get some bookings in at the end of December so I still get a good check? I am doing a mystery host show dec 1-14th (next yr I think I may do that att eh end of the month instead??) Anyway, if you have some ideas please let me know. Sandra

I'd like to say all opportunities are good ones. . . but here's the deal. I have a friend who wants me to participate in an open house - free of charge :) - with Mary Kay, Creative Memories, and a jewelry lady. I was thinking of doing some microwave recipes (it's 4 hours long), every...