Exchangers-Come here and chat with us

[kimbac3]

A gourmet cookie store. I love making and decorating sugar cookies!! I did Irish dance dresses for my girls recital last year and now I'm hooked!!

Kimba

[Luv2Roam]

I always thought it would be fun to open a furniture consignment shop. :confused3 Probably sounds more entertaining that it really would be. :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't think I could open a store.
I would not want to deal with unhappy people, which why I would never work in customer service either.

[mommytotwo]

I would want to open a gift basket shop, or a Christmas store.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go into a health food store, what three items would you buy?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Pomagranent juice, calcium chews, kids vitamins.

Oh, I guess that is stuff I could find anywhere, which would explain why I don't make a special trip to the health food store.

I found my pumkin bread recipe!!

2-3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
4 eggs
2 cups pumpkin
3-1/2 cups flour
1/2tsp baking powder
2tsp baking soda
1tsp cinnamon
1/2tsp nutmeg
1-1/2 tsp salt

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease pans

Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy. Stir in eggs & pumpkin. Blend dry ingredients seperate and add to the moist ingredients. Pour into pans and bake 40 minutes. Remove from pans & cool on a rack. DO NOT SLICE FOR 24 HOURS or put in refrige for a while. It will slice easier and not crumble.

[mickeyfan2]

If you were to go into a health food store, what three items would you buy?

Dried fruit
oatmeal
salad dressing

[MickeyMamma]

Qotd-9/19
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If you were to open a store that is not a fanchise, what type of store would you have?
I already did! I have store that sells personalized Disney items and other fun stuff!


Qotd-9/20
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If you were to go into a health food store, what three items would you buy?
Fruit, fruit, and fruit!

AlexWyattMommy - Thanks for sharing! I just love pumpkin bread!

[AlexWyattMommy]

The pumpkin bread is really good if you slightly toast it and put cream cheese on it.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go into a health food store, what three items would you buy?



Alfalfa seeds, fruit leather, and juice.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to pick 3 scents of candles that you like, and 3 scents that you dislike, which ones would that be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Evergreen (any kind); cranberry; pumpkin anything are good ones.

Home Sweet Home; Floral anything; banana anything would make me gag.

[mommytotwo]

Scents I like-
Birthday cake, blueberry, and chocolate.

Scents I dislike-
Florals, Pines, and musty like ones.

[mommytotwo]

Is there a Tinkerbell in the house? :lmao:
My daughter had recieved a postcard yesterday from Tinkerbell, and I am not sure who that fairygod sender was, so I am not sure who to thank. But, to that someone, if you read this....thank you very much. Shayla has the postcard on her bedroom door, with the rest of her Disney postcards.



Also, is anyone here familiar with the book and project Flat Stanley? I wanted to do a twist on the Flat Stanley project for Shayla. I am wanting to send the actual Flat Stanley book around with a journal, and a special friend-still to be decided on. But, I wanted that special friend to go around on an adventure and have pictures taken of him/her.
If anyone here would like to participate, and join in on our project, could you let me know.
I will compile a list of names and address onto who will next recieve Flat Stanley, so you will send Flat Stanley onto the next person below your name.

***I am not sure if there will be an international participants that want to join us, but if you would rather not send internationally, please let me know :).

Shayla is looking forward to this project.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to have one of the Food Network chefs come to your house to cook a dish for you, who would you pick, and what would you like them to make for you?

[Gymbomom]

Are we going to have the Halloween CANDY exchange this year, or the Halloween card exchange?:)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Hey, put me down for the Stanley saga. I would love to take him on an adventure in rural Ohio. I can mail him international.


I would love Elia or Sam from last season to come cook for us. Elia because I :love: her flavor combos & Sam because my neighbors just found out that their little girl is diabetic Type 1 and he could help with their menu planning.

[Meriweather]

Is there a Tinkerbell in the house? :lmao:
My daughter had recieved a postcard yesterday from Tinkerbell, and I am not sure who that fairygod sender was, so I am not sure who to thank. But, to that someone, if you read this....thank you very much. Shayla has the postcard on her bedroom door, with the rest of her Disney postcards.



Also, is anyone here familiar with the book and project Flat Stanley? I wanted to do a twist on the Flat Stanley project for Shayla. I am wanting to send the actual Flat Stanley book around with a journal, and a special friend-still to be decided on. But, I wanted that special friend to go around on an adventure and have pictures taken of him/her.
If anyone here would like to participate, and join in on our project, could you let me know.
I will compile a list of names and address onto who will next recieve Flat Stanley, so you will send Flat Stanley onto the next person below your name.

***I am not sure if there will be an international participants that want to join us, but if you would rather not send internationally, please let me know :).

Shayla is looking forward to this project.

I also received a post card from a fairy godsender. Mine was from Cinderella. Thank you.....it put a smile on my face :teeth:

Patsy, I would be happy to have a "flat Stanley" variation come visit. I have had a couple come to visit in the past from DISer's children.
If you can get it organized and ready to go before 10-15, we are going on a cruise and it would be more than welcome to come along.

[Meriweather]

Are we going to have the Halloween CANDY exchange this year, or the Halloween card exchange?:)

I think Dania is planning the card exchange.
As for candy, I think Kayla used to do that.....but, well, you know ;) Maybe someone else will take it on if there is enough interest.

[Meriweather]

If you were to have one of the Food Network chefs come to your house to cook a dish for you, who would you pick, and what would you like them to make for you?

Without a doubt, PAULA DEEN!!
She does my kind of cooking....good ole down home, lots of butter and yummy goodies. And she would be a hoot to talk to. Very entertaining.

[kimbac3]

I'd want Paula Deen too!! She can make fried chicken and some yummy dessert!

By the way I Pm'd you Patsy about Flat Stanley. Love to have him visit here too!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Thank you to those of you who are willing to help Shayla with her project. I will put together the info. and send out the packet. We are doing a twist on this project. Instead of a Flat Stanley, Shayla wanted to send out Pinky, her pink bunny. And I think we are going to be adding on a friend, so that he/she can take a trip since we have two DISers, that will be going on two great trips.

As for a Food Network Chef-it would actually be a toss up between these three-Paula Deen, Rachael Ray, and Sandra Lee. I have seen all of them make yummy things.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Okay, I got today's question wrong. For some reason I can't get Top Chef out of my head.

So from the food network it would have to be Rachel Ray. My youngest loves her. He will stop whatever he is doing to watch her cook.:happytv:

[mommytotwo]

Okay, I got today's question wrong. For some reason I can't get Top Chef out of my head.

So from the food network it would have to be Rachel Ray. My youngest loves her. He will stop whatever he is doing to watch her cook.:happytv:

I have been watching the reruns of Top Chef. :)
My daughter also like Rachel Ray, and Sandra Lee. Sometimes, she would pick those shows instead of cartoons :confused3 .

[WeRblam]

Hi all! I just found your forum and I am disappointed that I missed some of the exchanges!! I love surprises so this is right up my alley.

I love Yankee Candle (BTW, did everyone know that if you signup at yankeecandle.com/deals you can get $5.00 off your next purchase coupon?)

Guess I will have to wait until the Ornament one comes around to start participating!!

Looking forward to some great exchanges! Lisa

[mommytotwo]

Hi all! I just found your forum and I am disappointed that I missed some of the exchanges!! I love surprises so this is right up my alley.

I love Yankee Candle (BTW, did everyone know that if you signup at yankeecandle.com/deals you can get $5.00 off your next purchase coupon?)

Guess I will have to wait until the Ornament one comes around to start participating!!

Looking forward to some great exchanges! Lisa



Welcome Lisa to the exchange board. I do believe that the Yankee Candle Exchanges, happen three times a year, so keep checking back for those, along with other exchange sign ups :).

[Meriweather]

Yes, welcome, Lisa.
THe holiday Yankee Candle starts Nov. 1....hope to see you join in, (and ::yes:: we do them spring, fall and holiday time) ;)

Keep checking the index and new exchanges will pop up all the time

[mommytotwo]

If anyone else would like to join us with our Pinky/Pickles-Flat Stanley project, please pm me :). Pinky-the pink bunny, and Pickles-the koala bear will be going all over the states, as well as on a cruise, and to Aruba, how neat :).

[mommytotwo]

If you were to mention the word Disney, what five things first come to your mind?

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to mention the word Disney, what five things first come to your mind?

DISNEY
1. vacation
2. BWI
3. rides
4. fun
5. relaxation

[AlexWyattMommy]

FireWorks
WL
Magic Kingdom Main Street
Space Mountain
Spaceship Earth

[mickeyfan2]

WDW
DL
Joy
Mickey
Peaceful

[bobbiwoz]

Disney

Family
Vacation
Wilderness Lodge
Bay Lake
Castle

[mommytotwo]

Today seems to be a really quiet day here on the exchange board, where is everyone at?

As for today's QOTD-
*Mickey
*Vacation
*Pictures
*Heat
*Walking


Is anyone else baking today? Shayla and I now have two pumpkin breads in the oven :cutie: .

[kimbac3]

Hello!! I've spent the day trying to recover from vacation. Ya know I leave my home all nice and neat and in the 1 week that we've been back it has been turned upside down. Plus I've decided to pack up some of the summer clothes. I hope it's not just wishful thinking. I am so looking forward to fall!!

Any QOTD:
1. Spectro Magic
2. Soarin!
3. Pirates
4. Fun
5. Happiness

I love WDW but I think we will go someplace else next year. I just think that we'd have more fun if we missed it more. I hope that makes sense. DH thinks that the kids are getting spoiled and taking it for granted. Plus this was the first year I left not crying. I was actually glad to go. I was tired!! So maybe every other year will be better.

Thanks for letting me ramble!!! I needed that!:grouphug:

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

Hi Exchangers, I have decided this year that instead of having the Christmas Exchange closer towards Christmas, to have the sign ups now, sort of like a Pre-Christmas Exchange before all the stress of the holidays. I want everyone to be able to have a nice holiday season with their family, and friends.
So stay on the look out for the sign ups happening soon :).:santa:

[mommytotwo]

:) Come and check out the Christmas exchanges :).

[mommytotwo]

If you were to drink a smoothie, what would you have in it?

[mommytotwo]

If you were to drink a smoothie, what would you have in it?



I would pick a regular strawberry smoothie :).

[AlexWyattMommy]

I like a combo of strawberry, raspberry and blackberry.

[mickeyfan2]

Strawberries and bananas.

[2princesscuties]

Strawberry lemonade smoothie,yummy:thumbsup2

[Kirby]

I like the strawberry smoothie that Carol makes for me where she works at Bahama Bucks. It consists of strawberries, strawberry flavoring, banana flavoring, vanilla ice cream, pineapple syrup and cream.

[mommytotwo]

You won the lottery for $25,000, but there is a catch. Instead of spending the winning money on yourself, or on any family or friends, you are to donate it to one of your favorite charties. Which charity would you pick and why?

[chibichibirei]

I would donate it to the Save the Manatee fund, Manatees are my fav. animal and they are an endangered species.:thumbsup2

[mommytotwo]

I would donate my winnings to the American Cancer Association.
I have had many loved ones affected by this terrible sickness, and I wish that there was a cure for it. :(

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine also would to the American Cancer Association.
Unfortunately, there have been too many different cancers for me to send to just one foundation. :sad1:

[mickeyfan2]

Children, Incorportated.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to invent a new ride for one of the Disney parks, what type of ride would it be?

[TheDisneyBunch]

Hey guys! I just realized I have not posted over since since getting back from the trip. I am still in denial that we are home I think..haha

I have been busy working on my trip report and dining reviews too.

I hope everyone has been doing well.

I am catching up on the last few qotd's. :thumbsup2



If you were to drink a smoothie, what would you have in it?

Strawberry for sure! Love them! :love:


You won the lottery for $25,000, but there is a catch. Instead of spending the winning money on yourself, or on any family or friends, you are to donate it to one of your favorite charties. Which charity would you pick and why?

That is so hard. I guess I would split it between helping to research cancer in children, juvenile diabetes foundation and make a wish!


If you were to invent a new ride for one of the Disney parks, what type of ride would it be?

hmm.. I would need to spend a while thinking on this one...haha

[AlexWyattMommy]

Mine would be based on the Incredibles.
It would be a simulation type ride in that the car does all the moving for you.
You would be a new super hero and be testing out your powers AND your new suit. (like when the mom watches all the suites being tested) So you would get bounced around a bit and lots of different scents & hot/cold/windy stuff. It would be Wicked!

[mommytotwo]

I have a question for all of you-
My daughter is in her first year of school, and I knew this was coming, but she mentioned about having to ask family and friends for money. She was talking about the Turkey Trot which is a way for her school to raise funds to help buy or upgrade equipment within their school. Then, all the children who had collected money, will be able to participate in a fun day like thing held on the field.
She was soooo excited in having to do a task, that she started asking my mom for money yesterday :lmao: . I mentioned to her that we didn't get the sign up envelope yet, and maybe it will come in the Thursday envelope tomorrow.
So, here is my question-how do you raise money for things like this? Do you go out and ask family, and friends for donations, or just donate out of your own pocket?
We will be making a donation, but Shayla would like to ask others as well, and I am for it as long as she is the one asking. A couple dollars...anything would help. I think Brandon may even donate some money to his big sister.

[mommytotwo]

I am not that creative, but it would be something similar to the It's a Small World Ride. Something that is fun, yet something that anyone could ride. From a few weeks old to your later years.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to recieve a ___________ of the month for a year, what would you pick? Ex. Fruit of the month-you would get apples one month, oranges another month....

[mrsheppo]

QOTD - I would like the Yankee Candle scent of the month.

[mommytotwo]

A month of gift cards :lmao: .
I would be a month of steaks since it is something that my entire family would enjoy.

[mickeyfan2]

Vacation of the month.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Oh, I like the vacation of the month idea. How cool would that be?

[chibichibirei]

Oooh! Vacation of the month would be fantastic!!:rotfl:

[Kirby]

A vacation of the month would be great as long as I didn't have to fly. Maybe a dinner or tickets to the musicals or something would be good too with a chauffer included.

Patsy, fundraisers are hard. Some of them are such a joke. Does Shayla have to do something or is she just asking for money? The band Carol is in is hosting a car wash this Saturday. Their goal is to wash 250 cars and are taking pledges on the number of cars they wash, so a person can pledge a certain amount of money per car.

With Carol being in band and drill this year, we are having to be very careful not to hit the same people up too many times for fundraisers. In fact, I keep very good records on the neighborhoods that she goes to and for what. Her current drill team fundraiser is to sell eight posters of the drill team. We are going to end up buying out on this one because who wants that poster? :confused3

[mommytotwo]

A vacation of the month would be great as long as I didn't have to fly. Maybe a dinner or tickets to the musicals or something would be good too with a chauffer included.

Patsy, fundraisers are hard. Some of them are such a joke. Does Shayla have to do something or is she just asking for money? The band Carol is in is hosting a car wash this Saturday. Their goal is to wash 250 cars and are taking pledges on the number of cars they wash, so a person can pledge a certain amount of money per car.

With Carol being in band and drill this year, we are having to be very careful not to hit the same people up too many times for fundraisers. In fact, I keep very good records on the neighborhoods that she goes to and for what. Her current drill team fundraiser is to sell eight posters of the drill team. We are going to end up buying out on this one because who wants that poster? :confused3


She is just asking for money which will be donated to her school, and then they will be having a Turkey Trot where whey walk or run laps around the field.
I would have a hard time with selling the posters as well. How much are they selling those for?

[mommytotwo]

If you were to change your screen name, what would you change it to?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't think I would. I kinda like it just the way it is. :thumbsup2

[Kirby]

Patsy, they are selling them for $10. Her boss is buying one to display at Bahama Bucks to show his support for the drill team. That is real big around here. So Shayla is taking pledges, that's not too bad. I'd hit up family members first.

If I could change my screen name, I would probably change it to Susan. But Kirby is fine, it's easy.

[mommytotwo]

I wanted to get more input on this situation happening with Shayla at school.

A classmate is scratching her, and today was the second time. I asked my daughter if she had done something to the child, and she said no, and that he just did that. I have seen this child before, and spoke to him once when I brought in cupcakes for my daughter's birthday, and he is the one that the teacher has to always keep an eye on.
I wrote a letter to my daughter's teacher to ask her about what happened, and even asked if maybe my daughter might have caused something for him to be that way-just so it doesn't sound as if I am blaming that child.
What should I do?
My daughter is the type of child that is on the quiet side, and would not act back. But, she does tell the teacher, and once she was going to get in trouble, until she told the teacher what was actually happening.

[chibichibirei]

Oh no! I'm sorry your daughter is being bullied. :sad2: I guess my advice would be to keep on top of it and keep in contact with the teacher/school guidance councilor. I was bullied through out elementary school, it was not a good time:sad1: . I really hope that if the teachers on the ball this can be solved! :goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

No advise but a big hug for Shayla.

[mommytotwo]

Thank you ladies.
There is a sub. today, so we will see what happens. They are then off for one week, and if it happens again today, I will have a talk with the teacher.

[mommytotwo]

We are going away for the weekend, so I am posting the QOTD for sat., sun., and mon. Have a great weekend everyone :).


QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most?


QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of?


QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?

[mickeyfan2]

QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most?
Snake


QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of?
Chocolate, always chocolate.


QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?
Anything but TV stars, TV shows, rock stars etc.

[kimbac3]

QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most?Hmm..a snake would freak me out, but I could handle that if I had too.


QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of? I second the Chocolate


QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?Hmm..actually lots of things. Homeschooling, Disney, 80's music and the Colonial/Revolutionary war period. I've been homeschooling for 11 years so I've amassed alot of useless information!!


Have a fun trip Patsy!!

Kimba

[Luv2Roam]

Tonight DH and I will be going to the first Halloween Horror Night (at Universal) for this year. :banana:
Suppose to rain. Hopefully it won't be a gully washer!
We did want to go to a MNSSHP this year. But they just have so few on a weekend night. And just did not work for us.
We saw the street decor at MK a few weekends ago and it really is VERY nice. Made us want to attend a MNSSHP. Alas just will not work out.

As a side note: I was with a group who was treated to see the new Disney movie "The Game Plan". Very cute family movie. :thumbsup2
The only preview shown was for an upcoming movie called "Enchanted". That movie is going to be a MUST SEE. :woohoo:

[chibichibirei]

QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most?
-If I was alone, any kind of loud noise!!:scared1:

QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of?
-Corn Dogs *I don't really know why* :rotfl2:

QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?
-Either Pop culture/history

I hope you have fun tonight Luv2Roam :wizard:

[AlexWyattMommy]

QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most?
Tornado

QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of?
Atichokes

QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?
I also know a lot of useless information, but am woefully lacking in the current TV/Movie/Music catagory

[mommytotwo]

Tonight DH and I will be going to the first Halloween Horror Night (at Universal) for this year. :banana:
Suppose to rain. Hopefully it won't be a gully washer!
We did want to go to a MNSSHP this year. But they just have so few on a weekend night. And just did not work for us.
We saw the street decor at MK a few weekends ago and it really is VERY nice. Made us want to attend a MNSSHP. Alas just will not work out.

As a side note: I was with a group who was treated to see the new Disney movie "The Game Plan". Very cute family movie. :thumbsup2
The only preview shown was for an upcoming movie called "Enchanted". That movie is going to be a MUST SEE. :woohoo:

Have a fun time :).

[mommytotwo]

QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most? A frog/toad. :scared1:


QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of? Twix-I am not usually a caramel person, but tried the dark chocolate Twix, and they are yummy :).popcorn::


QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?[/QUOTE] Pop culture

[ADisneygirl]

Patsy ~ about the issue with your daughter being scratched/picked on: definitely inform the classroom teacher that it is unacceptable for your child to be sitting near the boy "who has to be watched". The teacher can easily move him to a desk by himself if he can't keep his hands to himself. If the behavior continues or escalates, let the administration know how you feel. We have a bullying committee in our school that tackles these types of issues because unfortunately, these issues come up frequently. You need to address it though and not chalk things up to kids being kids. Teachers here are limited in what can be done about behavior issues in their rooms until many interventions have taken place. If no one complains about the bully, the ball can't start rolling.

Now, on to your QOTD. I've missed answering them!







QOTD-Sat.-
*If you were in a one bedroom apartment alone, and had to stay just in the bedroom for the entire night, what one thing would scare you if it came in-ex. a type of bug... or what one activity-ex. earthquake, would scare you the most? probably a snake or a big palmetto type flying roach. Or, thinking along another line, a robber!

QOTD-Sun.-
*What foods have you been having a craving of?
mashed potatoes and cheesecake.

QOTD-Mon.-
*Someone you know is a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and they need your help so they call you as being someone on their lifeline. What one subject do you think you are the most informative about?reality tv shows

[Kirby]

Have ya'll seen the new YC catalog? I received one in the mail yesterday and I think that I'm really going to like the Red Apple Wreath scent! I couldn't believe the catalog. They had so many candles to scratch and sniff this time.

[mommytotwo]

Have ya'll seen the new YC catalog? I received one in the mail yesterday and I think that I'm really going to like the Red Apple Wreath scent! I couldn't believe the catalog. They had so many candles to scratch and sniff this time.


I had recieved it before our trip, but not sure what happened to it.

[mommytotwo]

Has the fall weather come to your area yet?

[pennst8r]

Have ya'll seen the new YC catalog? I received one in the mail yesterday and I think that I'm really going to like the Red Apple Wreath scent! I couldn't believe the catalog. They had so many candles to scratch and sniff this time.

Ok--it's my first YC catalog....and I was excited it was scratch-and-sniff! :rotfl2:

[bobbiwoz]

Has the fall weather come to your area yet?

Considering that a week ago, we still had a/c on in our home, YES..fall weather has finally come...hopefully to stay for awhile! We've also been blessed with a few days of showers, we needed the rain badly!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[mommytotwo]

We don't get the fall of leaves and such, but it was cold last night, so yes, the fall weather is coming our way. http://bestsmileys.com/butterfly/2.gif

[AlexWyattMommy]

Has the fall weather come to your area yet?

Not to stay. It was really cool, in the 70's about two weekends ago, but now it has stayed around the 80's.

[ADisneygirl]

Has the fall weather come to your area yet?

No :sad1:

I really miss Fall weather. It won't cool off until late November. It is still in the upper 80's - low 90's here.

[Luv2Roam]

Fall weather will come here around Christmas. :lmao:
I don't miss those days of driving to work on snow and ice covered roads, or C-C-C-COLD days. And it was dark when I went in to work, and dark when I left for home. :sad2:
Floriduh is much better. I will take having to have an umbrella handy any day over wearing a heavy winter coat, thermal gloves, boats, etc. :yay:
The light weight knit Mickey gloves are perfect here even in January and February. :wizard:
And I just go to the Osborne Lights if I want to see snow. :laughing:

[mommytotwo]

What clothing color do you think you match with the most, and which color would be your last choice?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I look best in earthy shades of green.
I look sickly in most shades of yellow.

[mickeyfan2]

Most - My skin is olive so I can wear almost any color. I prefer blues.
Worst - I just hate the color pink, so I never wear pink.

[Kirby]

Has the fall weather come to your area yet?
It's here, as is the ragweed. It's still in the 90's during the day but dropping to the 70's at night.

What clothing color do you think you match with the most, and which color would be your last choice?
My skin used to lean towards the olive tone (though I'm not sure anymore). I wear about any color I want. Do they always look good on me? :confused3 You would have to be the judge. ;) I gravitate towards blues and greens. And lean towards darker shades instead of lighter. I also prefer shades instead of the actual color, like pumpkin instead of orange, gold instead of yellow, magenta instead of red, etc. I don't like to wear solid white or black at all but don't mind those colors in a print. But I will wear black dress slacks.

[kimbac3]

What clothing color do you think you match with the most, and which color would be your last choice?

I think I look best in jewel tones. I love red..I always say it's a power color!!
I hate yellow on me!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

If you were to go to an upscale restaurant, what would you order for dessert?

[UrsulasMyHero]

Fall Weather: Was here last weekend, but I'm afraid it's gone again. *sigh* Indian Summers aren't any fun. In Florida, we don't have the change of seasons. I just want cool weather once more.

Colors: Best = Black, Jewel Tones of Green and Aqua.
Worst = YELLOW! So totally YUCK! It makes me look like I've got the flu. Ivory isn't that good either.

UpScale Restraunt Desert = Tiramisu or Something utterly decadent.

[ADisneygirl]

What clothing color do you think you match with the most, and which color would be your last choice?


I love pink and autumnal colors of gold/green/burgandy/dark orange. I wear a lot of black too.

Last choices would be yellow or bright primary type colors.

[mommytotwo]

As for my dessert, I would either pick bananas foster, or tiramisu.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nothing for dessert. I'd be too full from the huge meal I would have eaten. ;)

[mickeyfan2]

I rarely order dessert.

[WeRblam]

I am in New England and we have had unbelievable warm weather for September and this week. Today is 82 and the rest of the week will be that way. Totally uncharacteristic for this time of year for us. All that global warming is really having an effect....

As far as the desserts go - I would probably order creme brulee (my favorite) or something sinfully chocolate (my downfall).

How do I get booed????

[mommytotwo]

I am in New England and we have had unbelievable warm weather for September and this week. Today is 82 and the rest of the week will be that way. Totally uncharacteristic for this time of year for us. All that global warming is really having an effect....

As far as the desserts go - I would probably order creme brulee (my favorite) or something sinfully chocolate (my downfall).

How do I get booed????

Lisa, check your pm box ;).

[Kirby]

Hmm, I generally don't frequent upscale restaurants but if I were treated to dinner at one and money was no option, I'd try something with chocolate in it or cheese cake. I normally don't get dessert when I go out to eat but if it's mexican food, sopapilla's are great finish to a meal.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to go to an upscale restaurant, what would you order for dessert?

I'd order some form of creme brulee. I don't often order dessert after dinner because I am too full -- usually from all the pre-dinner bread I eat! I did get to order dessert with every meal on our most recent WDW trip this past June. We were on the dining plan and it was included, so we ordered it! We often took it back to the room and put it in the fridge for a late night snack.

[WeRblam]

Lisa, check your pm box ;).

I got BOOed! Thank you Mommytotwo!

[mommytotwo]

I got BOOed! Thank you Mommytotwo!


You're welcome :).

[mommytotwo]

Is there a certain brand for bigger appliances, automobiles, computers....that you tend to buy, and that you tend to stay away from?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nope, no real brand loyality here. I do check the Consumer Reports before any major purchases though.

[Luv2Roam]

We buy what suits our needs and pocketbook at that time. :)
And so far while living in FL we have bought our (major) appliances from Appliance Direct. :rotfl2: Anyone here familar with their TV ads? ;) :lmao:

[mommytotwo]

Mrs. Fields approached you, and asked you to come up with a new type of cookie for her company. What would you put into that cookie, and what woudl you call it?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Finely chopped pecans, topped with powdered sugar and call it "Christmas Stars"

[pennst8r]

Mrs. Fields approached you, and asked you to come up with a new type of cookie for her company. What would you put into that cookie, and what woudl you call it?

Finely chopped pecans, topped with powdered sugar and call it "Christmas Stars"

You're so creative! Now I feel bad posting my half-baked (pun intended! :rotfl2: ) idea! :laughing:

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl2: It's not being creative. :rotfl2:

My favorite cookies of all time have flour, powder sugar, butter, & finely chopped pecans. Rolled into a ball is easiest, but most people make little partial moons and they are called cresent cookies. They take forever to make, because you have to roll them in the balls & then roll them a couple of times in the powder sugar before baking and once after if you want the melt in your mouth texture.


So, what is your half-baked idea??

[Meriweather]

I call those Pecan Sandies.....and just roll them into balls. I think they are rather easy to make ;) Every Christmas. They are one of my favorites too.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Pecan Sandies

Recipe By :tiberius
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup softened butter
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups flour -- sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ground pecans
powdered sugar

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla.
Mix in flour and pecans. Mix well.
Form dough into 1 inch balls.
Bake on greased cookie sheet in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.
Cool, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar.

[Meriweather]

I don't eat Mrs. Fields' cookies, so not sure what she already has, but this is my cookie ;)


* Exported from MasterCook *

Nancy's Chocolate Whoppers

Recipe By :Nancy VE
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup flour
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces walnuts -- chopped
4 ounces pecans -- coarsely chopped

Oven rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil.
Microwave both chocolates and butter in a medium bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat at 30 seconds intervals until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture is smooth. (Or melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth). Let cool slightly.
In another bowl, with mixer on high speed, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and baking powder until lighter in color and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and beat in chocolate mixture (which may still be quite warm). Add flour and beat just until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls batter per cookie, spacing about 2" apart (dough is gooey).
Don't flatten tops.
Bake 9-11 minutes, no longer. Surface will be dry, shiny and cracked, but inside will be soft.
Slide foil off cookie sheet onto countertop. Cool cookies on foil, or remove to a wire rack to cool.

Description:
"Honorable mention winner in Seattle Times chocolate chip cookie
contest."

[pennst8r]

:rotfl2: It's not being creative. :rotfl2:

My favorite cookies of all time have flour, powder sugar, butter, & finely chopped pecans. Rolled into a ball is easiest, but most people make little partial moons and they are called cresent cookies. They take forever to make, because you have to roll them in the balls & then roll them a couple of times in the powder sugar before baking and once after if you want the melt in your mouth texture.


So, what is your half-baked idea??


Truthfully, I had only come up with "it has chocolate in it"......:rotfl: Hey..it was early and I was only starting to drink my coffee.

I make those cookies, too, but leave them in a ball--my mom called them Snow Balls, and I've seen them as Russian tea cakes I think (she was 1/2 Russian). LOVE them. I think my recipe uses walnuts, tho, not pecans.

Maybe I would come up with a cookie that tastes like Creme Brulee ....I'll have to google that and see if there is one!

I just made the Barefoot Contessa's brownies...they were awesome!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm half Russian too.
My Grandmothers on both sides are Russian and they both used to always make those cookies at Christmas.

[Meriweather]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!! :woohoo:

DDIL passed her bar exam!! party: (now to find a job and make some money ;) )

[mommytotwo]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!! :woohoo:

DDIL passed her bar exam!! party: (now to find a job and make some money ;) )

Congratulations to your DIL Nancy :dance3: . And good luck to her on her job hunt. :thumbsup2

[Meriweather]

Thanks, Patsy. Hopefully soon....then they can start paying us back some money :rotfl:

[ADisneygirl]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!! :woohoo:

DDIL passed her bar exam!! party: (now to find a job and make some money ;) )

:rainbow: Now that is an accomplishment! Congratulations to your DIL!

[Kirby]

Congratulations to you DIL, Nancy!:goodvibes

[mickeyfan2]

Congratulations to you DIL, Nancy!:goodvibes

Ditto

[Meriweather]

Thanks everyone. It is exciting and takes a lot of anxiety away.
The friend she studied with didn't pass :( She will have to take it again in Feb. :eek: It is very expensive too.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to attend a party, and they had a big table filled with assorted appetizers of all kinds, what five appetizers would you choose to put on your plate?

[Luv2Roam]

I am a deviled egg eater and could just make a meal off good deviled eggs.
I like those little hotdog thingies too. :cutie:
Basically anything with cheese would be on my plate too. :rotfl2:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Anything with cheese, spinach or artichokes would be history.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:cheer2: :cheer2: On passing the bar!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Kirby]

Deviled eggs
peeled, boiled shrimp
little sausages
cheese
seven layer dip and chips

This was hard to think of. I haven't been anywhere that they've served more than chips and queso in awhile. :rotfl:

[pennst8r]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!! :woohoo:

DDIL passed her bar exam!! party: (now to find a job and make some money ;) )

:cool1: That's awesome! Tell her congrats! I'm sure the job offers will start coming.




appetizers....

I'll have to answer that one later! :goodvibes I just got back from a friend's child's birthday party and don't even want to think of food!

[mommytotwo]

If you were to get a penpal from another country, which country would you pick, and what would you like to know about them, and about where they live?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Israel. I would want to know how or even IF they live a "regular" life with all that is going on in that part of the world right now. I would love to have pictures of all the historical places and hear family stories.
Oh, and it would matter what religion, I'd like to learn about all of them.

[pennst8r]

If you were to get a penpal from another country, which country would you pick, and what would you like to know about them, and about where they live?

I had penpals when I was young--it was sooo much fun. I think that's something my kids are missing out on. I had one from France, Hong Kong, England and Italy. I got closest to the one in England, and even got back in touch with her a few years ago thru email.

If I were to have one today, I'd ask for one from England or Russia. I'm just fascinated with the history and architecture in both countries.

[bobbiwoz]

Had to stop by again and share some wonderful news!! :woohoo:

DDIL passed her bar exam!! party: (now to find a job and make some money ;) )

Yeah!!

And I love your picture with Daisy!!!!

Bobbi:goodvibes

[kimbac3]

Congrats Nancy!!! That's Awesome!! She must be thrilled:cloud9:


If you were to get a penpal from another country, which country would you pick, and what would you like to know about them, and about where they live?

Ireland or Scotland. I'd love to know more about their daily life. Also their traditions (like Sunday supper, how they celebrate Christmas, birthdays, etc). I'm always interested in how other people celebrate with food. I know I'm weird!!
Also because my daughters are Irish dancers I'd like to know more about that.

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

If you were to create a new crayon for Crayola, what color would it be, and what would you call it?

[AlexWyattMommy]

It would be an orange/red/brown swirl and I'd call it "Autumn".

[mommytotwo]

It would be an orange/red/brown swirl and I'd call it "Autumn".

Sounds like a nice new color.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite type of buffet to go to?

[AlexWyattMommy]

I'm not a big buffet person. We don't go to them at all at home.
But at WDW, I really liked the one at 1900 Park Fare for dinner. The mussels were done very nice (my ds ate a ton of them them) and I :love: strawberry soup.

[bobbiwoz]

I'm not a big buffet person. We don't go to them at all at home.
But at WDW, I really liked the one at 1900 Park Fare for dinner. The mussels were done very nice (my ds ate a ton of them them) and I :love: strawberry soup.

Except that it wasn't my DS, I ate the mussels and the strawberry soup!

Bobbi

[mickeyfan2]

What is your most favorite type of buffet to go to?

For DH - Seafood, beef, salad - you get the idea. Whatever buffet he is at is his current favorite!;) :lmao:

Me - Indian or Mexican

[mommytotwo]

I would choose either a seafood or Japanese buffet.

[mommytotwo]

If you were thrown a party, and you could pick one singer/entertainer/band...who would you want there?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Yo-Yo Ma

[mickeyfan2]

Steve Martin

[mommytotwo]

On the radio this morning, it said that the average human would gain 9 pounds from all the holiday food consumption from Halloween till Christmas.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were thrown a party, and you could pick one singer/entertainer/band...who would you want there?

band would be Plain White T's

entertainer has to be Keanu Reeves! (I've loved him awhile now) He could just sit there and I'd stare at him. :love:

[ADisneygirl]

On the radio this morning, it said that the average human would gain 9 pounds from all the holiday food consumption from Halloween till Christmas.

There's 9 lbs that I don't need!

[mommytotwo]

I would pick Lance Burton.

[mommytotwo]

If you had a chef come to your house to make you and your family a meal, what would you ask for? You may pick 2 main courses, 3 side dishes, and one dessert.

[mommytotwo]

If you had a chef come to your house to make you and your family a meal, what would you ask for? You may pick 2 main courses, 3 side dishes, and one dessert.

Does no one want a chef to come to their house to cook for them?

I would have him/her cook-
Prime rib
Mongolian beef
Twice baked potato
Chicken ceasar salad
Poke
Tiramisu


Not the best of matches, but those are things that I would like to try, or my family would eat.

[Meriweather]

Sure...Paula Deen...anything she wants to cook is fine for me. That is were my extra 9 pounds would come from ::yes::

REminder::::: Monday the Ornament exchange sign-ups start :yay:

[mommytotwo]

Today is the Ironman Triathlon here, so today's QOTD is-

Would you be able to compete in something like this? Which part of the race would you be the strongest in? Swim, Bike, or Run?

[mickeyfan2]

Only swimming. I hate running and like my crotch not to be sore. ;)

[Meriweather]

none...unless it was very slow for them all.

[Luv2Roam]

The chef question -- Gordon Ramsey. His food would be great and he is very entertaining. And everything would be perfect.
Or the chef from Dinner Impossible. I wouldn't even have to shop! He would whip up something great with whatever I have available! :lmao:

Could never do a triath, or even consider it. (Esp since I don't know how to swim! :lmao: )
DH is a runner, and has been for years. So I know what what goes into a running sports event. (He has even run the WDW Goofy Challenge: a half marathon on Saturday and a full marathion the next day. :sad2: )

[ADisneygirl]

Today is the Ironman Triathlon here, so today's QOTD is-

Would you be able to compete in something like this? Which part of the race would you be the strongest in? Swim, Bike, or Run?

Definitely no. I hate running for any distance. Makes my head pound. Biking and swimming I could finish, but I certainly wouldn't be near the fastest! I'd be in the back of the pack. My best would probably be swimming.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Can't decide on a chef or what I would want made.

Can't run - shin splints; don't swim well and haven't been on a bike since I was a kid. So none please.

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite t.v. show, and movie?

[ADisneygirl]

What is your most favorite t.v. show, and movie?

Favorite of all time -- I Love Lucy. That show just makes me happy. Lately I have been pretty hooked on my DVD box sets of Roswell, about the teenage high school kids who are half aliens/half humans and their human friends.

Most favorite movie - It's A Wonderful Life.

[AlexWyattMommy]

My favorite TV Show has been Doctor Who lately. Before that it was Stargate.

My favorite movie is Princess Bride.

[Meriweather]

My favorite TV series of all time is I Love Lucy (have all the DVDs)
On now is CSI

Movie....that's hard. I love movies.
Ones I can watch over and over are Home for the Holidays
Grease
Miracle on 34th Street

[Danauk]

Hi, seen as I seem to be joining a few exchanges recently I thought I would join in if you don't mind.

So QOTD: My favourite TV show? Overall Friends or the X Files (I have every episode of both on DVD!!) plus Stargate (I have all those on DVD too!!) At the moment I'm loving some reality shows such as America's next top model, Hells Kitchen, Top Chef etc.

My favourite movie is Oceans Eleven, although I loved Oceans Thirteen too.

[mommytotwo]

Hi, seen as I seem to be joining a few exchanges recently I thought I would join in if you don't mind.

So QOTD: My favourite TV show? Overall Friends or the X Files (I have every episode of both on DVD!!) plus Stargate (I have all those on DVD too!!) At the moment I'm loving some reality shows such as America's next top model, Hells Kitchen, Top Chef etc.

My favourite movie is Oceans Eleven, although I loved Oceans Thirteen too.

:), nice to have you join us. Even if you are not participating in any of the current exchanges, you can still join us. And that goes for other exchangers as well :).

[mommytotwo]

What is your most favorite sandwich and soup combination?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Tomato soup and a tuna melt.

[ADisneygirl]

What is your most favorite sandwich and soup combination?

grilled cheese and tomato soup -- a classic!

[mickeyfan2]

I like soup and sandwiches but not together.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to give family and friends a homemade gift for Christmas, what would it be? It can either be something edible, or non edible. Or maybe some type of service-ex.cleaning their yard.

[mickeyfan2]

This one is easy, since I already do it. I give out my kitchen hand towels. Many exchangers get them too. ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Paperbag Scrapbook Albums.

[Danauk]

I'm not very crafty so I'm not sure what I would give. We always have the whole family from mine and DH's side around for Christmas dinner as our families live about 5 hours apart and we are in the middle, so I guess I give a home made big christmas meal!

[kimbac3]

I've been making cookies for years now. Last year I made 144 dozen. Several different kinds. People tell me not to buy a gift she make them cookies.

Sometimes I think that it would be easier to buy gifts!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

I also make bake goods during the holiday season for family and friends.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to recieve a small gift under $25.00 in the mail from a friend, what would you like?

[AlexWyattMommy]

A Disney t-shirt or some of the Disney keychain charms.

[mickeyfan2]

Anything Disney

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to recieve a small gift under $25.00 in the mail from a friend, what would you like?

Anything Disney or maybe a "Everyday Italian" Giada De Laurentiis cookbook.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to recieve a small gift under $25.00 in the mail from a friend, what would you like?



A Disney wreath, or gift card.

[mrsheppo]

A Disney wreath, or gift card.

My son in law made me a Mickey Mouse wreath one year for Christmas.

I would like a nice Christmas scented Yankee Candle.

[mommytotwo]

My son in law made me a Mickey Mouse wreath one year for Christmas.

I would like a nice Christmas scented Yankee Candle.


I wish I was talented to make my own.

[mommytotwo]

When you are stressed out, what do you like to do to destress?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Cup of hot tea & DIS.

[mickeyfan2]

Watch a Disney or Christmas movie.

[Danauk]

Take a long relaxing spa bath with scented oils and listen to music. Or read a book/dis.

[mommytotwo]

You were choosen to work at a circus. What job would you pick?

[pilikia97]

Ooooooh! Tough call! :confused3

I like the idea of Ringmaster, Aerialist, or the people who work with the elephants (or dogs, or lions, or horses...lol :goodvibes ). :flower3:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I would be one of those annoying people who try to make you feel bad when you won't pay $20 for a cheap plastic toy.

Naw, really, I would like the clown with the little dogs. That would be so much fun.

[mommytotwo]

I am not sure what I would do, but my daughter said that she would be the one selling the snacks :rotfl: . Maybe I could be her helper.

[mommytotwo]

You were signed on with a record company to do a remake of a song with a popular singer. What song would you pick, and what singer-dead or alive, would you like to sing with?

If you are not a good singer, it is okay, they can record your song, and you could be the only person to get a copy of it to keep as a memory :lmao: .

[kimbac3]

You were signed on with a record company to do a remake of a song with a popular singer. What song would you pick, and what singer-dead or alive, would you like to sing with?

If you are not a good singer, it is okay, they can record your song, and you could be the only person to get a copy of it to keep as a memory :lmao: .

I'd like to sing with Bing Crosby :cloud9: He was dreamy!!:rotfl: I'd sing "Baby it's cold outside"

Kimba

[bobbiwoz]

You were signed on with a record company to do a remake of a song with a popular singer. What song would you pick, and what singer-dead or alive, would you like to sing with?

If you are not a good singer, it is okay, they can record your song, and you could be the only person to get a copy of it to keep as a memory :lmao: .

I would love to sing with John Denver...Perhaps Love.

Bobbi:goodvibes

[ADisneygirl]

I'd sing something with Frank Sinatra. He was the man!

[mickeyfan2]

You were signed on with a record company to do a remake of a song with a popular singer. What song would you pick, and what singer-dead or alive, would you like to sing with?

If you are not a good singer, it is okay, they can record your song, and you could be the only person to get a copy of it to keep as a memory :lmao: .

I will save the world the agony of hearing me sing. I had best stay away from all recording studios!!!!:lmao:

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will save the world the agony of hearing me sing. I had best stay away from all recording studios!!!!:lmao:

I'm with you on this one. My boys now beg me to NOT sing in the car. :sad:

[mommytotwo]

Have you ever had an encounter with the police? If so, tell us your story ;) .

[AlexWyattMommy]

Only a speeding ticket. And I was. So I paid.

[mickeyfan2]

Only a speeding ticket. And I was. So I paid.

Same here.

[Danauk]

Nope, never had anything to do with the police. I think the only time I have spoken to a policeman was when they came to the school I work at to give a talk!

[Kirby]

I've missed so many questions over the last two weeks. My MIL went into the hospital and passed away last Sunday morning. The first week was mostly spent by her bedside and last week was planning her funeral. It feels strange and sad with all the family gone back to their homes.

Let's see, my encounters with the police have been for a ticket a very, very long time ago and when our house was broken into 16 years ago.

Hmmm, I would like to go to a seafood buffet. I've never been to one.

That's all I can remember off of the top of my head. No, wait a minute, I do remember one more. I make Sugar and Spice Pecans at Christmas. And I have received one of Mickeyfan's crocheted hand towels. Those are awesome!

[mommytotwo]

I've missed so many questions over the last two weeks. My MIL went into the hospital and passed away last Sunday morning. The first week was mostly spent by her bedside and last week was planning her funeral. It feels strange and sad with all the family gone back to their homes.

Let's see, my encounters with the police have been for a ticket a very, very long time ago and when our house was broken into 16 years ago.

Hmmm, I would like to go to a seafood buffet. I've never been to one.

That's all I can remember off of the top of my head. No, wait a minute, I do remember one more. I make Sugar and Spice Pecans at Christmas. And I have received one of Mickeyfan's crocheted hand towels. Those are awesome!


:grouphug: I am sorry for your loss Nancy...oops why did I put Nancy, sorry Susan. Having one of my duh moments I guess.

[Luv2Roam]

:hug: Sorry for you loss. :guilty:

[ADisneygirl]

I've missed so many questions over the last two weeks. My MIL went into the hospital and passed away last Sunday morning. The first week was mostly spent by her bedside and last week was planning her funeral. It feels strange and sad with all the family gone back to their homes.


So sorry for your loss.

[pennst8r]

I've missed so many questions over the last two weeks. My MIL went into the hospital and passed away last Sunday morning. The first week was mostly spent by her bedside and last week was planning her funeral. It feels strange and sad with all the family gone back to their homes.

Let's see, my encounters with the police have been for a ticket a very, very long time ago and when our house was broken into 16 years ago.

Hmmm, I would like to go to a seafood buffet. I've never been to one.

That's all I can remember off of the top of my head. No, wait a minute, I do remember one more. I make Sugar and Spice Pecans at Christmas. And I have received one of Mickeyfan's crocheted hand towels. Those are awesome!

So sorry for your loss. :sad1:

[ADisneygirl]

Have you ever had an encounter with the police? If so, tell us your story ;) .

Three times in my life. First time me (17y.o) and my boyfriend were pulled over for speeding (he was driving) and I got us off by asking the officer nicely to please let us go, that we didn't know we were speeding.

Second time was for speeding too, only I was driving and I was speeding. I don't know what possessed me to go so fast, but we were all eating in the car and laughing, not paying attention to how many cars I was passing. Totally shocked me when the sirens went off and I was getting out of their way, when I noticed it was ME they were after! The officer let me off for that one too.

My husband said I was laying on the charm!

Third time was when our house was robbed and vandalized very badly. Police came to the house to take a report. I remember how surreal it all felt as the officer brought a dining room chair outside to the garage to talk to me. (one of the few pieces of furniture still fit to sit on)

[mickeyfan2]

Kirby so sorry to hear about your loss.

[mommytotwo]

Remember those coin machines where you put in a quater or fifty cents, and you get a plastic container with some cheapy toy, ring, sticker.... if you were to make a machine that took only a five dollar bill, and put something better into that plastic container, what would it be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Disney Pins!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Kirby, I am so sorry for your loss.

[Kirby]

Thanks everyone!

I can't imagine putting a five dollar bill into a vending machine but if I did I better be getting something really good back. :)

[mommytotwo]

Last night was a hectic night, so I didn't get to posting the QOTD then, but here it is :).

If you were to order a steak at a restaurant, what type of steak, how would you like it prepared, and what one side dish would you like with it?

[Meriweather]

New York steak (had one on the cruise...yum ), lightly seasoned, grilled, medium. Loaded baked potato on the side.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Whatever steak they serve at the Rose & Crown. It was wonderful! And whatever they want to give me as a side is good.

[mommytotwo]

Ribeye or New York, lightly seasoned, with garlic mashed potatoes. Med. well please :).

[mommytotwo]

So today while we were at the store, I had seen something that just made me :scared: :eek: :headache: . This boy who was maybe 12-14 years old, was brushing his hair with one of the hairbrushes that were being sold :headache: . So, today's QOTD is-

Have you seen anything out of the ordinary, or something that made you discussed?

[ADisneygirl]

Last night was a hectic night, so I didn't get to posting the QOTD then, but here it is :).

If you were to order a steak at a restaurant, what type of steak, how would you like it prepared, and what one side dish would you like with it?

I like a small steak, so a fillet mignon, well done with a big buttered baked potato and some baby carrots on the side.

[ADisneygirl]

So today while we were at the store, I had seen something that just made me :scared: :eek: :headache: . This boy who was maybe 12-14 years old, was brushing his hair with one of the hairbrushes that were being sold :headache: . So, today's QOTD is-

Have you seen anything out of the ordinary, or something that made you discussed?

Once I saw a lady try on some lipstick (on her lips!) and then put the tube back on the rack!

[mommytotwo]

Once I saw a lady try on some lipstick (on her lips!) and then put the tube back on the rack!



:sad2:

[mommytotwo]

If you were given a months supply of _____________, what would you choose? It has to be something that won't go over $500.00.

[Kirby]

I would choose a month's supply of groceries. My monthly grocery bill comes to a little more than that so $500 would do.

Or, I wouldn't mind restaurant gift cards. We don't spend $500 a month in going out to eat but I wouldn't turn it away.

Gas would be even better (edited to say that I mean gasoline:rolleyes1 ;) ).

[mommytotwo]

I would also like the gasoline or store gift cards-I love recieving gift cards :goodvibes . Groceries are good as well since I spend ALOT each month.

I can't think of anything else at the moment.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I love gift cards too.
Scrapbooking store cards, I could totally use up $500 in a month, easy.
Gasoline or groceries would help the family, so that is what I would choose.

[mommytotwo]

If you were to pick out a stocking to hang by your fireplace, bannister, Christmas tree...what design/style would you pick?

[mickeyfan2]

The matching ones I made for DH and myself years ago.

[Kirby]

I like the ones that my sister made for us years ago so I'd pick them.

[ADisneygirl]

If you were to pick out a stocking to hang by your fireplace, bannister, Christmas tree...what design/style would you pick?

I like a traditional, big red plush stocking.

[kimbac3]

I just bought new stockings for everyone. I got a velvety sapphire blue one, very regal looking!!

Kimba

[mommytotwo]

How are your dancing skills? If you could pick one dance to be your most favorite, which would it be?

[AlexWyattMommy]

Ballet.

[mickeyfan2]

Not a dancer.

[Kirby]

I haven't danced in years but I'd like to learn ballroom dancing.

[Danauk]

I love dancing, I guess salsa is my favourite, although not the one I am best at.

[mommytotwo]

Since I will be busy, and not around this weekend, ...here are the next couple of days QOTDs-


Sat.-10/27-What is your most favorite restaurant, and what is your most favorite entree from there?

Sun.-10/28-If you were to give your used car to one organization that needed it, which would you pick?

Mon.-10/29-If you were to relive something that happened from your childhood, what would it be?

[mickeyfan2]

Sat.-10/27-What is your most favorite restaurant, and what is your most favorite entree from there?
Qdoba. Nothing fancy but I love the naked chicken fajitas burrito.

Sun.-10/28-If you were to give your used car to one organization that needed it, which would you pick?
We gave an old car to the Salvation Army's drug rehab program.

Mon.-10/29-If you were to relive something that happened from your childhood, what would it be?
All the fun summer visits with my paternal grandparents. This was the only time I was allowed to be a kid and be treated special.

[ADisneygirl]

Since I will be busy, and not around this weekend, ...here are the next couple of days QOTDs-


Sat.-10/27-What is your most favorite restaurant, and what is your most favorite entree from there?

Chain restaurant would be Macaroni Grill -- favorite thing there is the warm rosemary bread they bring before your meal! Favortie entree would be some form of pasta.

Local restaurant would be Rossi's -- favorite meal there is stuffed shells/manicotti. They make the best sauce.

Sun.-10/28-If you were to give your used car to one organization that needed it, which would you pick?

Salvation Army because they rehab them and give them to the needy.

Mon.-10/29-If you were to relive something that happened from your childhood, what would it be?

Any of my family holiday dinners because I would so love to see and hug all the relatives I miss so much who have passed on. Of course you don't think about those things as a kid so you don't appreciate Aunt Helen's odd presents, Grandma's heavy irish accent, Aunt Bessie's sloppy kisses that we used to hide from or Uncle Edward's yearly retelling of the same old stories.
So many to miss. I miss them all.

[Kirby]

Sat.-10/27-What is your most favorite restaurant, and what is your most favorite entree from there?

I don't really have a favorite restaurant at the moment but I do really enjoy eating at Snuffers (burgers and cheese fries) and Palio's (pizza) at the moment.

Sun.-10/28-If you were to give your used car to one organization that needed it, which would you pick?

The Can Academy.

Mon.-10/29-If you were to relive something that happened from your childhood, what would it be?

I grew up on a street that had lots of children and we played outside from dawn to dusk. We rode our bicycles everywhere. Just a carefree, not a worry in the world time in my life I would like to be.

[Danauk]

Sat.-10/27-What is your most favorite restaurant, and what is your most favorite entree from there?
I love our local Thai restaurant and always get the chicken satay as a starter.

Sun.-10/28-If you were to give your used car to one organization that needed it, which would you pick?
The salvation army I guess.

Mon.-10/29-If you were to relive something that happened from your childhood, what would it be?
Our family holiday when I was a toddler, the whole family used to go away together, my parents, both their parents and my auntie and uncle. We would go to the seaside (on the East coast of England). I remember playing on the beach and building sandcastles with both my grandads.

[mommytotwo]

What apple treats do you like? Ex. Apple pie, butter, jam/jelly, pancakes....

[AlexWyattMommy]

I love fried apples on top of a waffle. With some whipped cream please.

[ADisneygirl]

What apple treats do you like? Ex. Apple pie, butter, jam/jelly, pancakes....

I like plain apples, warm apple pie, and candy apples from a fair.

[mickeyfan2]

Apple pie, fried apples and just apples.

[Kirby]

Apple pie, caramel covered apples, baked apples with cinnamon and sugar.

[mommytotwo]

I like apple pie :thumbsup2 .

[mommytotwo]

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Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Today's QOTD is-
What will you be doing today to celebrate Halloween?


Have a fun, and safe Halloween!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Nothing today.
Kids had their party at school on Friday. Today will just be another day.

[mickeyfan2]

Giving out treat bags to the kids. We are all decorated.

[pennst8r]

We finally got pumpkins carved last night. I always try to do mine using the stencils--this year I got the POC pack, and carved Jack Sparrow. The boys said it looked like a monkey--until we took it outside and lit it. Looks pretty cool.

DS7 is TOTing with a friend and her daughter in our neighborhood.
I'll be here handing out candy with oldest DSs. I think they got thier fill at MNSSHP. But I think they'll still be dressing up.

I'm roasting my pumpkin seeds right now! yummm

[pennst8r]

What apple treats do you like? Ex. Apple pie, butter, jam/jelly, pancakes....

Missed this one!

I like dipping apples in peanut butter. I love Fuji apples. Apple pie.

[mommytotwo]

My husband and daughter had carved our pumpkin last night, I have decorations outside, and inside of the house, I made Halloween cookies, that I put into Halloween bowls, and wrapped up for family, and friends, and tonight we are going trick or treating. So I have been busy doing this and that till today.

[Kirby]

I miss having little ones for Halloween! I just hope to have some kids come by our house. Most don't want to walk up the drive. It's a little on the long side but not too long.

[mommytotwo]

I wish I lived in a neighborhood where people would BOO each other :(. Shayla would love to do that sort of thing.

[mommytotwo]

Since we are going trick or treating tonight, I am posting the QOTD for tomorrow now :). Don't forget to change your calanders :).

QOTD-
If you were to have a 50% off coupon for an online store, which store would you like it to be for, and for what item, or type of item? Feel free to post a picture.