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Happy Thanksgiving!

listmama — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:01:05 +0000

This is a day to be filled with family, food, and fun! It is my fondest wish and hope that you will have a wonderful day.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to enjoy your Thanksgiving! Don’t think about your To Do List. Just do what you need to do to prepare your meal and spend time with family. And don’t forget to Count your Blessings! Christmas is exactly 4 weeks until today, but we are ahead of the game.

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Easy as Pie

listmama — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:01:10 +0000

Pie, glorious pie. I love a Thanksgiving meal, but I dream of the pie that follows. Have you decided what type of pie to make for Thanksgiving?

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to bake your pie or pies. You still will have plenty to do for tomorrow, so get the pies done today. I make my own butter crust and then both a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie. Don’t forget real whipped cream! (But should be saved for tomorrow.)

*For a little pie-baking inspiration, check out List Mama’s List of Traditional Thanksgiving Pies.

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Make Ahead Prep

listmama — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:01:57 +0000

Thanksgiving Day will be a day filled with family and laughter. It will be a day to create memories. Don’t spend more time than you have to in the kitchen that day. Get a head start today.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to decide what can be cooked or prepared today and get it done. Need vegetables cut for the stuffing? Does the cranberry sauce need time to set up? Can you prepare and refrigerate the casserole today so that it is ready to go in the oven on Thursday?

The winner of last week’s Christmas CD giveaway is: Monique of oneincomedollar.com Congratulations!

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Thanksgiving Table

listmama — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:01:14 +0000

Thanksgiving memories tend to be centered around a table. It is easy to imagine family, lots of food, and lots of laughter. The table is usually as much a part of the equation as the turkey! It is a good idea to plan ahead in order to make it as warm and inviting as your fondest memories.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to take out your best table linens and check them for stains or wrinkles. Give them a good ironing, if possible. Begin to think about your settings. Do you have enough plates, glasses, and silverware for your crowd? If not, borrow from a friend or relative for the big day. And last but not least, plan to have some type of centerpiece. It could be as simple as candles or a bowl of fruit. A personal touch adds so much to a holiday table.

Check out ListPlanIt’s blog for an inspirational List of Ways to Dress your Thanksgiving Table.

The winner of last week’s Christmas CD giveaway is: Monique of oneincomedollar.com Congratulations!

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Make a Thankful Tree

listmama — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:01:16 +0000

Family Fun Magazine had a wonderful family project that is perfect for Thanksgiving. It makes a great way to encourage family members and even guests to think about what makes them thankful.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to take a look at Family Fun’s instructions for making your own Thankful Tree. Gather the materials and then sit down with your family to discuss what makes each member thankful. Makes a lovely decoration for your Thanksgiving celebration. Have extra materials ready for guest to add their own leaves of thankfulness to your tree.

Today is the last day to enter to win a Christmas CD. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

1. What A Night! A Christmas Album by Harry Connick, Jr.(2008)
2. Noel by Josh Groban (2007)
3. A Swingin’ Christmas by Tony Bennett (2008)
4. The Christmas Collection by Amy Grant (2008)
5. White Christmas by Matt Belsante (2008)
6. Let It Snow by Michael Buble (2007)
7. And Winter Came by Enya (2008)
8. A Winter Symphony by Sarah Brightman (2008)
9. Songs of Joy & Peace by Cristina Pato, Nilson Matta, Robert Leslie III Hurst, Matt Brubeck, and Yo-Yo Ma (2008)
10. The Hotel Cafe Presents…Winter Songs by Various Artists (2008)

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So Clean, You Could Eat Off Them

listmama — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:32 +0000

We have reached the bottom. I would love to be able to put a positive spin on this one, but this is just one of those household jobs that I have to work very hard to commit to doing.

Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to tell yourself that there is no time like the present to get an unpleasant task out of the way. I’m a hands-and-knees-kind-of-mopper. Never did like the idea of sloshing around dirty water on my floor. Do you have a method of mopping that works? I would love to hear your ideas.

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music! I love bringing out my old Christmas CDs, but I always buy a new CD each year. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

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Hit the Floor Running

listmama — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:01:14 +0000

As we’ve been working our way down in cleaning this week, we are now ready for the floors. The only equipment you will need today is a broom, a dustpan, a vacuum cleaner, and some muscle. We’re going to get a bit of a workout today!

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for to sweep your hard floors and vacuum any carpets and rugs. Start with an attachment and go over the windowsills and baseboards. Don’t forget to get corners and stairs. Hand one child a broom and the other one the dustpan and set them to work. Make it a group effort!

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music! I love bringing out my old Christmas CDs, but I always buy a new CD each year. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

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The Powder Room

listmama — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:01:16 +0000

Still working from top to bottom, nothing makes a house feel clean like clean bathrooms. You may need to spread this one out if you have 2 or more bathrooms in your home.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to give your bathroom a good deep cleaning! Clean the surfaces you haven’t thought of in a while. Because this challenge comes a week before Thanksgiving, you may need to touch up closer to the day, but this will save you from having to mix pie baking with toilet scrubbing. Ewww!

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One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music! I love bringing out my old Christmas CDs, but I always buy a new CD each year. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

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From the Top. . .

listmama — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:01:56 +0000

When cleaning, the most efficient method is from top to bottom. That way, any particles that float down will be not landing on a clean surface. So, without further adieu, today’s cleaning assignment is DUSTING!

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to dust (or vacuum) ceiling and window corners and then to dust all furniture, knick knacks, and shelves. This would make a GREAT afterschool activity for the kids as well. Give them some socks to cover their hands, a little dusting spray, and some instructions. All you then would need to do is to follow up.

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music! I love bringing out my old Christmas CDs, but I always buy a new CD each year. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

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Cleaning Week

listmama — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:01:26 +0000

There. I’ve said it. As much as it pains me to mention cleaning, it is unfortunately unavoidable this close to a major holiday. This week, we will focus on one major task a day. If we can accomplish each task this week, we will be all the more prepared to host Thanksgiving and leave time next week for the food preparation.

The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is simply to prepare yourself for a mindset to clean. Even if you are not hosting Thanksgiving, it is a great way to prepare your home for the start of the Christmas season. Come back each day to commit yourself to the task at hand. Let us know how you are keeping up (or not).

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the music! I love bringing out my old Christmas CDs, but I always buy a new CD each year. Here is a list of CDs I would like for this year.

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