The Holidays Are Upon Us: Single Parent Traditions?

[Mindertaz]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!!

Mindertaz, I hope you and your family are having a great time on the Dream!

We did, thanks!! It was absolutely lovely. We got in one last time at the Osborne family lights after the ship too. I am going to miss those. I am already trying to plan the next cruise too
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

 

[sk8jdgca]

On Christmas Eve day, my kids and I make up treat plates. We then visit the fire station, police station, ambulance station and the hospital. We deliver the treats to those who are keeping us safe on Christmas Eve and can't be home with their family. The kids sign a Christmas card thanking these people.
The response has been great. The kids were given a tour of the fire house and the police station. The police somehow got our address and sent a thank you card.
Some years we do sweet treats, some years a cheese tray

 

[MommyMeNDisney]

On Christmas Eve day, my kids and I make up treat plates. We then visit the fire station, police station, ambulance station and the hospital. We deliver the treats to those who are keeping us safe on Christmas Eve and can't be home with their family. The kids sign a Christmas card thanking these people.
The response has been great. The kids were given a tour of the fire house and the police station. The police somehow got our address and sent a thank you card.
Some years we do sweet treats, some years a cheese tray

I LOVE this idea! I think I'll buy the treats though. DS and I just made another batch of Christmas cookies. They are the ugliest things, but they taste great! I'll have to post pics of them later. Baking is not my strong quality. Lol

 

[sk8jdgca]

I LOVE this idea! I think I'll buy the treats though. DS and I just made another batch of Christmas cookies. They are the ugliest things, but they taste great! I'll have to post pics of them later. Baking is not my strong quality. Lol

I bought them the last time too. This year I'll buy a cheese ball and crackers

 

[jennasmommyinMS]

I have a great recipe for a cheese ball if anyone wants it--pretty easy to make! It's in my desk at work, so I'll have to bring it home to post it.

 

[MommyMeNDisney]

DS and I put on our PJs and robes and drove through the Festival of Lights tonight. It makes my heart glad to hear him "Ooooh!!!" Whenever he sees Christmas lights. I'm really enjoying these memories we're creating this holiday season. Christmas through the eyes of my 18 month old is such a blessing to me.

He fell asleep on the way home. Now, I'm watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Jennasmommy, I'd love the cheese ball recipe.

 

[jennasmommyinMS]

Okay, here's the recipe:

Cheese Ball

Grate 2 pounds of sharp cheddar cheese (don't use pre-grated stuff)

Mix together:

1 1/2 pounds pre-made pimento cheese (Mrs. Weavers is the pre-made brand that we use around here)
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese
1 tablespoon (or to taste) red pepper
6 tablespoons worchestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered onion
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (estimated)

Add all ingredients together except pecans and mix with hands (I use my stand mixer for this, but a hand mixer would also work). Set in refrigerator all afternoon or all night. Form balls with hands and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the pecans until outside is coated. Makes 3 very large balls (softball) or 6 small balls (baseball). These freeze well--to freeze, wrap each ball with plastic wrap and put into a zipper bag. Serve with crackers--Ritz, Townhouse, etc.


These cheese balls can be so addictive!

 

[MommyMeNDisney]

I LOVE this idea! I think I'll buy the treats though. DS and I just made another batch of Christmas cookies. They are the ugliest things, but they taste great! I'll have to post pics of them later. Baking is not my strong quality. Lol

Our ugly Christmas cookies...

 

[MommyMeNDisney]

DS's Christmas tree waffles...