tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post4812917720046236789..comments2023-11-02T10:01:01.579-04:00Comments on 30 Days of Decadence: A Christmas Promise by Amanda McIntyreValerie Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11761558020418265338noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-81788322988626255382010-12-06T19:20:19.752-05:002010-12-06T19:20:19.752-05:00HI y'all!
So better late than never, I am anno...HI y'all!<br />So better late than never, I am announcing the winners of this blog offering and those who win are each receiving a e-copy of my holiday release--A Christmas Promise! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and continued warm blessings to all of you this holiday!<br /><br />WINNERS ARE:<br />Kathy kbranfield@gmail.com<br />Sarah smaccall @ comcast.net <br />Robyn yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net <br /><br />Be well~<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-46025699192655306632010-12-05T15:33:47.143-05:002010-12-05T15:33:47.143-05:00baking cookies with my family :)
raluk.93 at gmai...baking cookies with my family :)<br /><br />raluk.93 at gmail (Dot)comPinkStuff28https://www.blogger.com/profile/04708265665768555969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-63892508338518618872010-11-29T23:19:09.388-05:002010-11-29T23:19:09.388-05:00one tradition is that the women of the family give...one tradition is that the women of the family give each other little gifties; it is a time for us to sit back after the hectic prep of the day and the clean up and exchange gifties.<br />It is nice if it is a craft but can be purchased.<br />yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)netrobynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-52264549231269545542010-11-29T20:01:17.428-05:002010-11-29T20:01:17.428-05:00I enjoy putting up my tree with my grandkids, it&#...I enjoy putting up my tree with my grandkids, it's alot of fun and watching them smile so much is adorable.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-56823097606523320172010-11-29T17:18:59.094-05:002010-11-29T17:18:59.094-05:00I love decorating for Christmas and I put candles ...I love decorating for Christmas and I put candles in the windows, too :-)<br /><br />smaccall @ comcast.netBookwyrm369https://www.blogger.com/profile/14099913801290454078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-10577922131433376912010-11-28T18:11:45.806-05:002010-11-28T18:11:45.806-05:00holiday tradition i beside smaken christmas cookie...holiday tradition i beside smaken christmas cookies is every year we make one new ordiment to add to the tree is always so fun<br /><br />mortalsin@yahoo.comSiNnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975065072902528623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-23815035030341911362010-11-28T16:58:04.209-05:002010-11-28T16:58:04.209-05:00How fun, Amanda! A favorite holiday tradition is ...How fun, Amanda! A favorite holiday tradition is the kids taking turns opening the Advent calendar--we've had the same one for years, and each window opens to show a line of the Christmas story. They still enjoy being the one to open and read the line for the day :)<br /><br />Congrats on a Christmas Promise--it sounds like a wonderful story for the season!<br /><br />f dot chen at comcast dot netFedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-15088911055446416802010-11-28T16:24:42.845-05:002010-11-28T16:24:42.845-05:00One of my favorite holiday traditions is when my n...One of my favorite holiday traditions is when my nieces and nephews come over and help me bake all the Christmas goodies.They tend to eat more than help, but its always fun.<br />elaing8(at)netscape(dot)netelaing8https://www.blogger.com/profile/01040778428228318383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-35380856461142962232010-11-28T11:39:11.950-05:002010-11-28T11:39:11.950-05:00Sorry I'm late to the party. Just found out a...Sorry I'm late to the party. Just found out about this event.<br /><br />Fave family traditions: (1) Find the pickle on the Christmas tree (its a real thing!) and (2) We open gifts on Christmas Eve (its cheating, I know, hangs head in fake shame)!<br /><br />Looking forward to starting new traditions with my little ones in the years to come.Carlie Angelushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283916421592436334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-5625162146995722172010-11-26T21:46:24.156-05:002010-11-26T21:46:24.156-05:00Thank you, Amanda, that's a great idea (which ...Thank you, Amanda, that's a great idea (which never occured to me). We did get a huge dump of snow and we hit a low of -5 Celius(coldest it's been here since 1985). Currently, it's raining and melting. We may have a green Christmas again this year. Yes, I do live in Canada. : )Author Leanne Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886667518427660865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-87420847970951138002010-11-26T18:47:20.969-05:002010-11-26T18:47:20.969-05:00Primo old-fashioned Sugar Cookie recipe--great for...Primo old-fashioned Sugar Cookie recipe--great for cookie cutters and royal icing!!<br />Not for dieters;)<br /><br />1 lb butter(no substitutes)<br />1cup sugar<br />5 cups flour<br /><br />Mix with hands. Roll out & cut 1/4 in thick. Bake @ 300 degrees, 10-25 minutes.<br />Do not let get brown.Amanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-12029020632236169042010-11-26T18:43:02.860-05:002010-11-26T18:43:02.860-05:00Wow! What an amazing experience to move to an isla...Wow! What an amazing experience to move to an island! It sounds like something right out of a holiday story, Leanne! Have you had snow yet?<br /><br />Blessings for a warm and delightful holiday and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Be well~<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-46756087072219649102010-11-26T17:50:03.777-05:002010-11-26T17:50:03.777-05:00Growing up, I was surrounded by an large, supporti...Growing up, I was surrounded by an large, supportive family. The holidays were rich with cheerished traditions. Sixteen years ago I moved three provinces away to BC. In 1999, <br />I moved to a tiny island off Canada's west coast. Moving has forced me to discover new traditions--my favourite the communal Christmas tree. Each Christmas eve we gather there with friends and neighbours. We sing Christmas carols, drink eggnog, and huddle around the bonfire warmed by good cheer.<br />Happy holidays<br />LeanneAuthor Leanne Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886667518427660865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-88040540689579311232010-11-26T17:11:06.548-05:002010-11-26T17:11:06.548-05:00Hi Sister fae!
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonder...Hi Sister fae!<br />I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and full of magic!<br />I had a glorious house full on Thursday!!;))<br /><br />Hey question? What time of year is the best time to see the Northern Lights?<br /><br />Be well~<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-47787965249473662952010-11-26T17:08:06.286-05:002010-11-26T17:08:06.286-05:00Blessings to you and yours this holiday, Kimber A...Blessings to you and yours this holiday, Kimber An!!;)<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-57402763448790636842010-11-26T17:06:53.493-05:002010-11-26T17:06:53.493-05:00Happy Holidays to you as well, KT! Glad you found ...Happy Holidays to you as well, KT! Glad you found 30 Days of Decadence!!!;)) Thank you for stopping by! <br /><br />Be well~<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-15946885738733824732010-11-26T17:05:20.583-05:002010-11-26T17:05:20.583-05:00Becca, what a lovely way to look at Brady and his ...Becca, what a lovely way to look at Brady and his son Daniel standing on the edge between the past and future!! Beautiful visual! <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours this holiday season and thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-16245594519817357912010-11-26T17:03:33.435-05:002010-11-26T17:03:33.435-05:00Kathleen, I love the visual of music playing while...Kathleen, I love the visual of music playing while everyone chatters and helps to pull a meal together--be it fancy or simple. One of my all time fav pieces of furniture in my house is my dining room table (not only for the food! LOL) but for all the years of bonding,celebrating special moments and the family and friends who have joined us for a meal or a cup of tea. Priceless!<br /><br />Blessings to you and peace this season!<br /><br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-87140541421563256712010-11-26T16:58:40.318-05:002010-11-26T16:58:40.318-05:00Steph, I love this time of year! Even as I write t...Steph, I love this time of year! Even as I write this, I have my Charlie Brown Christmas CD playing--it's a sense of serenity and peace to spend this time with my family and friends. And while it might seem corny(thanks for the borrowed word, Faith;) I am happiest when all my family is seated around the same table and the kitchen grows smaller with everyone trying to help--a fabulous, wonderful time!<br /><br />and the music of the season is like icing on the cake!<br /><br />Blessings and music to bring you joy this season!<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-90482714342637207522010-11-26T16:53:49.803-05:002010-11-26T16:53:49.803-05:00Kathy, what a great idea!Talk about making memorie...Kathy, what a great idea!Talk about making memories! What fabulous fun to have an ornament that reminds you of special times!<br /><br />Happy Holidays and blessings to you and yours~<br /><br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-19689597016200001952010-11-26T16:51:38.971-05:002010-11-26T16:51:38.971-05:00Faith (another great name!) what wonderful memorie...Faith (another great name!) what wonderful memories you are making for your kids! I love the utter mess my kitchen used to be in when we did a day of baking and decorating sugar cookies.! I should share that recipe with you guys! Easy as anything, decadent as can be and the best ever sugar cookies! I'll hunt it down!<br /><br />Blessings Faith to you and your family!<br /><br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-7163003162359346732010-11-26T16:46:44.042-05:002010-11-26T16:46:44.042-05:00Trinity,(What a lovely name!) it sounds like you h...Trinity,(What a lovely name!) it sounds like you have a warm and fun tradtion going on there!<br />Laughter is one of the best presents we can share, right?!;) Blessings to you and yours this season!<br />AmandaAmanda McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301921471998752645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-779008441697309772010-11-26T16:33:59.818-05:002010-11-26T16:33:59.818-05:00My favorite thing at Christmas is Christmas Eve wi...My favorite thing at Christmas is Christmas Eve with my mother. Over the past fifteen years it has become a tradition to meet at her house. Both my sister and I would gather our kids and meet there. Even now with our kids older everyone meets there and we celebrate Christmas together a big family dinner, presents, and jokes on our step-father who is a geek when it comes to new gadgets. Every year we seek to buy him something new to play with. <br /><br />Trinitytrinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193965850283828350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-10384562020586265272010-11-26T16:03:49.282-05:002010-11-26T16:03:49.282-05:00As corny as it might sound, I love making cookies,...As corny as it might sound, I love making cookies, fudge, candy cane braids and many more goodies with my kids. Three of them are older now, but they enjoy this time as much as I do. My youngest, who is 6 now, has a kit for a Rice Krispie Treat "gingerbread" house, and he can't wait to make it. So, that means when I break out the ingredients for the fudge and cookies that he gets to make his Krispie house too, lol.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-414288368779581069.post-75575458289884904872010-11-26T14:14:50.322-05:002010-11-26T14:14:50.322-05:00I always purchase Christmas tree ornaments that sy...I always purchase Christmas tree ornaments that symbolize any special place we've been or any special event we've attended. Placing the ornament on the tree always brings up such wonderful memories!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08672965887241933033noreply@blogger.com