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Post by peachesncream on Dec 30, 2023 10:37:16 GMT -6
A friend is letting us stay for the weekend at her house while she and her family are away. What is an appropriate or creative thank you gift other than a bottle of wine?
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Post by sweptaway on Dec 30, 2023 11:00:37 GMT -6
A friend is letting us stay for the weekend at her house while she and her family are away. What is an appropriate or creative thank you gift other than a bottle of wine? Gift certificate to the local grocery store?
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Post by coffeecake on Dec 30, 2023 11:14:44 GMT -6
A friend is letting us stay for the weekend at her house while she and her family are away. What is an appropriate or creative thank you gift other than a bottle of wine? Maybe a gift card to a local restaurant you know they enjoy?
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Post by trueblue on Dec 30, 2023 12:45:56 GMT -6
A friend is letting us stay for the weekend at her house while she and her family are away. What is an appropriate or creative thank you gift other than a bottle of wine? A fridge restocked with perishable’s sufficient to make one or two meals following their return so there’s no need to rush out to get dinner or breakfast fixings.
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Post by loony on Dec 30, 2023 13:22:21 GMT -6
loony how exciting! Best of luck with the new restaurant! What kind of food? The chef is Mexican, so there are a lot of Latin influences. The menu isn’t completely set yet, but everything she’s had us taste test is amazing. Breakfast has horchata French toast, breakfast tacos and sourdough pancakes. There will definitely be an al pastor trompo and hand milled fresh tortillas along with other American style sandwiches and entrees for lunch and dinner.
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 13:52:39 GMT -6
loony how exciting! Best of luck with the new restaurant! What kind of food? The chef is Mexican, so there are a lot of Latin influences. The menu isn’t completely set yet, but everything she’s had us taste test is amazing. Breakfast has horchata French toast, breakfast tacos and sourdough pancakes. There will definitely be an al pastor trompo and hand milled fresh tortillas along with other American style sandwiches and entrees for lunch and dinner. Yum!!
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 14:44:57 GMT -6
I'm now watching the Barbie movie again lol. I put it on in the living room while I'm sitting out here with DS.
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Post by flojo on Dec 30, 2023 14:48:00 GMT -6
I'm now watching the Barbie movie again lol. I put it on in the living room while I'm sitting out here with DS. I just watched Noelle with the kids and I thought it was really cute. I had never heard of it before so not sure if you’ve seen it.
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 14:58:25 GMT -6
I'm now watching the Barbie movie again lol. I put it on in the living room while I'm sitting out here with DS. I just watched Noelle with the kids and I thought it was really cute. I had never heard of it before so not sure if you’ve seen it. I haven't; I'll have to check it out. DS claims he doesn't care about the movie and is watching some video on MH's phone but he keeps watching lol
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Post by jaygee on Dec 30, 2023 15:44:11 GMT -6
We saw Wonka today. It’s pretty good if you are ok with musical movies. Lots of singing. But it’s visually nice. And the cast is great.
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 15:59:13 GMT -6
We saw Wonka today. It’s pretty good if you are ok with musical movies. Lots of singing. But it’s visually nice. And the cast is great. I'll definitely watch it once it's streaming. It looks cute and I love musical movies.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Dec 30, 2023 16:16:53 GMT -6
I'm now watching the Barbie movie again lol. I put it on in the living room while I'm sitting out here with DS. I just watched Noelle with the kids and I thought it was really cute. I had never heard of it before so not sure if you’ve seen it. Noelle is one of our type 5 of the “new Christmas movies” so made after 2020. It is Noelle. Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2 and 8 bit Christmas. There is another I am forgetting. 🤣
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Post by sweptaway on Dec 30, 2023 16:31:02 GMT -6
We saw Wonka today. It’s pretty good if you are ok with musical movies. Lots of singing. But it’s visually nice. And the cast is great. We're going tomorrow!
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Post by dc2london on Dec 30, 2023 16:50:03 GMT -6
I'm now watching the Barbie movie again lol. I put it on in the living room while I'm sitting out here with DS. I just watched Noelle with the kids and I thought it was really cute. I had never heard of it before so not sure if you’ve seen it. Candy Cane Lane was really cute but definitely more appropriate for tweens/teens
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Dec 30, 2023 17:00:24 GMT -6
I just watched Noelle with the kids and I thought it was really cute. I had never heard of it before so not sure if you’ve seen it. Candy Cane Lane was really cute but definitely more appropriate for tweens/teens Mine thought it was cute but I don’t know if they would rewatch. DD1 in particular was very upset that there was no reindeer and it was electric sleigh. She keeps complaining about that. 🤣🤣🤣
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 17:05:48 GMT -6
Dang I could watch the Barbie movie weekly for sure
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Post by AmyG on Dec 30, 2023 17:14:30 GMT -6
put in my grocery order last night. either glitch in the grocery system or I goofed because instead of pick up today so we could have burgers tonight (need buns) I have a pick up for tomorrow. which means my stuff for ny eve appetizer munchies for dh and I and the stuff for ny dinner are likely going to be out of stock by then I'm cranky.
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Post by AmyG on Dec 30, 2023 17:15:38 GMT -6
I did find a use for the gold and silver garland that my mom gave me from getting rid of her tree and all decorations. I wrapped the garland around a wreath frame and have a gaudy gold and silver wreath for new years lol
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Post by dc2london on Dec 30, 2023 17:25:33 GMT -6
Candy Cane Lane was really cute but definitely more appropriate for tweens/teens Mine thought it was cute but I don’t know if they would rewatch. DD1 in particular was very upset that there was no reindeer and it was electric sleigh. She keeps complaining about that. 🤣🤣🤣 Oh wow my kids didn't even point that out! Lol
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Dec 30, 2023 17:56:47 GMT -6
Mine thought it was cute but I don’t know if they would rewatch. DD1 in particular was very upset that there was no reindeer and it was electric sleigh. She keeps complaining about that. 🤣🤣🤣 Oh wow my kids didn't even point that out! Lol I literally think that sticking point ruined the movie for her. My 5 year old didn’t notice but my 12 year old was complaining Santa didn’t have his reindeer. 🤣
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Post by jaygee on Dec 30, 2023 18:04:04 GMT -6
Oh wow my kids didn't even point that out! Lol I literally think that sticking point ruined the movie for her. My 5 year old didn’t notice but my 12 year old was complaining Santa didn’t have his reindeer. 🤣 I watched that movie with 17 5th graders and not one mentioned that! It’s her hill. I did have one little girl who was going to throw down until the Hanukkah house came on. But she got very excited when it showed up.
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Post by goldenbird on Dec 30, 2023 18:32:28 GMT -6
We just did some fireworks. DS was crazy excited omg it was hilarious. We'll do More tomorrow and then I'll try to sleep since I work at 5am Monday 😭
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Dec 30, 2023 19:10:10 GMT -6
I literally think that sticking point ruined the movie for her. My 5 year old didn’t notice but my 12 year old was complaining Santa didn’t have his reindeer. 🤣 I watched that movie with 17 5th graders and not one mentioned that! It’s her hill. I did have one little girl who was going to throw down until the Hanukkah house came on. But she got very excited when it showed up. Oh completely her hill. I think she somewhat still believes too. And Santa to her just needs the reindeer. 🤣
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Dec 30, 2023 21:11:34 GMT -6
Noelle is one of our type 5 of the “new Christmas movies” so made after 2020. It is Noelle. Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2 and 8 bit Christmas. There is another I am forgetting. 🤣 we watched the naughty nine this year and we thought it was pretty cute I was just coming here to say that Naughty Nine was cute. And it’s the same kid who’s in 8-Bit Christmas.
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Post by fancynewbeesly on Dec 30, 2023 21:26:40 GMT -6
we watched the naughty nine this year and we thought it was pretty cute I was just coming here to say that Naughty Nine was cute. And it’s the same kid who’s in 8-Bit Christmas. That probably was the 5th one on the list that I couldn't remember the name of
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Post by piratecat on Dec 31, 2023 9:53:05 GMT -6
My H took the kids to the grocery store and I’m trying to get the house cleaned up. I need to give the kids haircuts and hopefully get some food prepped before we begin NYE festivities. Kids are excited to eat snacks when we get back home at 7PM instead of getting ready for bed. 😅
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Post by CurlieWhirlie on Dec 31, 2023 11:09:12 GMT -6
Ooh yes DS2 needs a haircut, thanks for the reminder piratecat. Normally he hates having his hair cut but maybe I can sell it as a new year refresh. I need to run to the market for a couple of ingredients, we are doing a kid-friendly NYE dinner with neighbors to the East Coast ball drop and I’m making vegetarian lasagna. I am already dreading going back to the office on Tuesday.
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Post by sweptaway on Dec 31, 2023 11:53:58 GMT -6
We went out for breakfast and we're going to see Wonka in a few hours, then snacks at home. It'll be just the three of us and I think DS is kinda over spending time with mom and dad haha.
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Post by justbecause on Dec 31, 2023 11:55:51 GMT -6
H is having a hard time getting the cat to take his pills. (Antibiotics) He’s a mean cat and I don’t know how we are going to make it two weeks of pills with him! I started using pill pockets from Greenies when our younger dog had to go on daily allergy meds and they work like a dream (too well really, I am now woken up by 7:15 every day by said dog for said treat). They make one for cats, maybe they will work? Oh my goodness he loves those greenies! I had to get the dog ones because they were out of cat pockets.
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Post by klw on Dec 31, 2023 12:21:10 GMT -6
H went to Costco for a new battery for his truck. Of course, both kids wanted to go so I am watching the Eagles game and trying to meal plan.
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