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Manda and Heather tagged me in a Christmas Meme. It’s officially December, so how could I resist?
1. Have you started your Christmas shopping? Of course, all online baby!
2. Tell me about one of your special traditions. If you read this post, or this one, then you know how much NYC and Christmas mean to me. Every year, I try to go to the city to see the REAL tree with my man!
3. When do you put up your Tree? The day after Thanksgiving.
4. Are you a Black Friday shopper? Limited parking, long lines, crazy crowds, no thanks.
5. Do you travel at Christmas or stay home? No travelling here. We’re always in NJ.
6. What is your funniest Christmas memory? As a child, I always left cookies and a shot for Santa. Now, I love watching my son do the same. It’s both funny and so cute.
7. What is your favorite Christmas movie of all time? It’s a Wonderful Life
8. Do you do your own Christmas baking, what’s your favorite treat? If it’s a good cut and dump, I’m baking it. But my mom makes the best snowballs, and those are my favorite.
9. Fake or Real Tree? Well, here’s the deal. My hubs and I were so excited to get a REAL tree for our first Christmas as a married couple. We were living in our cute condo and we were SO excited…until we realized the ridiculous mess our first real tree left for us. This cleanup did us in. Our first real tree quickly became our last. Since then, we’ve been fakin’ it all the way!
10. What day (as a mom) does the actual panic set in to get it all done? I don’t think I ever feel “totally” done until Christmas morning!
11. Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve? Usually not, unless it’s a last minute gift.
12. What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas? Just spending some QT together!
13. What Christmas craft do you like the best? Making photo ornaments of the kids.
14. Christmas music? (Yes or No) If yes, what is your favorite song? Yes! My favorites are Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley and Santa Baby by Madonna.
15. When do you plan to finish all of your shopping? This week…I am almost done! 
Now, I’m supposed to tag 5 bloggers, but I thought it would be more fun to let anyone who wants to play along to grab this meme! Just simply copy and paste the questions into your blog, and then answer them. So go spread some Christmas cheer!
As a side note, I am excited to begin Time Out for Theta Mom Thursday again. So, in the midst of shopping, baking, working, blogging and being a mom, give yourself a timeout! Post about it on your blog this Thursday, link up here and meet some new bloggy friends! Can’t wait to see what you’ve all been up to! If you’re not familiar with Theta Mom Thursday, read this post to get acquainted and I hope you join us!
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Twitter: hotflashinqueen
December 1, 2009 at 5:24 am
I do all my shopping online too! It’s the only way to go!
Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Vlog me…
Twitter: _MamaJules_
December 1, 2009 at 6:36 am
I remember leaving cookies and a beer for Santa as a kid. I’m heading over to read up on Time Out Thursday. I need one of those today!
Evonne´s last blog ..The Weather Outside is Frightful, but the Post-its are So Delightful
Twitter: LauraBlue24
December 1, 2009 at 7:02 am
Thats some mess holy cow. I got to see NYC at Christmas last year it was fab. Can’t make it this year.. hoping next.
xx
Vodka Logic´s last blog ..You’ll have to find me again…….
Haha, what a mess! And that is the reason we do not have a real one either!! It was fun when I was younger to hike into the NY mountains for a tree but yea that is when I was not responsible for cleaning up the mess!!
I <3 NYC too! And it is a must during the holiday season!!
I’ll jump on this band wagon! I love a good meme.
And silly woman! How could I ever leave you? Keep it on the down low (don’t want people to get jealous, you know!) but one of my most favourite blogs is yours
Eve´s last blog ..Self portrait
It’s a Wonderful Life is a family tradition here! Never get tired of that beautiful movie. We also do a fake tree.
TooManyHats´s last blog ..More Monday Menu Planning
Twitter: heely22
December 1, 2009 at 7:22 am
Ok, I’m back!! I’m going to do this meme maybe the end of this week! My M-I-L is in NYC this week to see the lighting of the Rockefellar tree. I’m slightly jealous!
Tara´s last blog ..I Wanted to Cry
Twitter: dearjennymac
December 1, 2009 at 7:29 am
Black Friday….never. LOL. But I fully admit to being a shopomaniac the day after Christmas.
What a great list! I love the holidays.
JennyMac´s last blog ..31 days of goodness
Twitter: beths_confusion
December 1, 2009 at 7:59 am
Wow, that’s a tree mess. We do a real one but haven’t ended up with that–you got lucky
I’m also impressed with your shopping being on target already, we are SO last minute around here.
I also adore with all my heart It’s A Wonderful Life.
beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..Goodbye November, Hello Purple Sunset
Twitter: dailydribbles
December 1, 2009 at 8:01 am
I am so jealous of those of you that have your shopping done already. I swear we buy for the entire universe. It’s insane.
Kmama´s last blog ..True Story Tuesday: The "Annual"
Twitter: lessonslrndblog
December 1, 2009 at 8:02 am
As a new(er) follower, I liked reading more about you!! Thanks for the post
~Working Mommy
Come on by, stay for a while and leave a comment or two!!
Working Mommy´s last blog ..Just For Fun – Post-It Note Tuesday
Twitter: Kamsgirl
December 1, 2009 at 9:09 am
Shopping is almost done ! about half way, and ive never been to see the tree in Rockefellar center since i live in California but i hope to go next year ! Thanks for sharing
Connie´s last blog ..Christmas Door Tour
Twitter: twitter.com/jamblogging
December 1, 2009 at 9:17 am
I’m with you on the fake tree. We always forget how messy they are. So, about every five years we get a real one. And then we say, “What were we thinking?” when we see the mess again!
I loved reading your answers! What on Earth happened to your first real tree?!? Lol! I fake it all the way, and that mess is not convincing me to go real!
Stefanie´s last blog ..Up and Running
Twitter: 3bubsmom
December 1, 2009 at 9:43 am
I am considering a fake tree for next year… the dogs and the kids just won’t stay out of the tree. Such a mess!
Brandi´s last blog ..Rainy Days
We fake our tree too! Allergies….
I can’t believe it is Dec. 1st.
malia´s last blog ..Motivational Monday
That’s exactly why I fake it with the tree too! I wanna go to NYC at Christmas.
Great memories and I love reading these.
and yup!! That mess right there is why I went to a fake tree. lol
Tamara Mesenbourg´s last blog ..Post-it Tuesday!! Yay!!
Twitter: wannabewahm
December 1, 2009 at 10:37 am
I love memes! I enjoying getting to know more about my bloggy friends.
Can’t wait until this Thursday for our Time-Out. It feels likes it’s been FOREVER!
Sophia’s Mom´s last blog ..I love you Blog Awards!
Twitter: middayescapades
December 1, 2009 at 10:47 am
How fun! I am so jealous that you get to see the real tree with your man ever year. I’m also glad that Theta Mom Thursday will be back. I’m planning on linking up. See you soon.
Twitter: yonca1
December 1, 2009 at 11:01 am
Online shopping is the best. Especially on Black Fridays.
yonca´s last blog ..Let it snow!
Twitter: themommyologist
December 1, 2009 at 11:39 am
Loved the pics of the remnants of your first tree!! Too funny!
The Mommyologist´s last blog ..A Few Words from a Former A-Lister
I am all about the fake tree and online shopping. I try to do anything I can to simplify my life. So I can have more time for blogging!
kys´s last blog ..It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Twitter: MollySBaker
December 1, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hey Heather! You didn’t lose me, I’m one of your first followers! The last time I commented was right after you switched to wordpress, blog looks great!
I love the idea of leaving a shot for Santa with the cookies, I may have to borrow that idea!
Molly´s last blog ..This will keep the Vampires Away
Twitter: momrempel
December 1, 2009 at 11:59 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning! Yes, I miss ya too!
I will definitely be joining in Theta Mom Thursday this week for sure! and going to do this Christmas meme this afternoon while the kiddos are napping (well, thats the plan anyway!)
Have an awesome day:)
Shirley
Shirley Rempel´s last blog ..Winners!!!
Did you water that tree at all? lol, what a gigantic mess!!! I’m all about the fake trees too! Plus, I like to have it up longer than a real tree can handle.
Love this meme. I did one similar already – I agree with Tree AFTER Thanksgiving and no black Friday shopping.
Oh and online, yes please. I love getting cash back at Mr. Rebates!
I don’t do Black Friday or Real Christmas Trees
Both are big pains in the butt.
Samantha´s last blog ..Christmas Movies Make Christmas Traditions
I’m glad you stopped by because I don’t think I was getting your feed. thanks! I wish I had my shoppping done! Haven’t even started yet! ugh.
tori´s last blog ..Hanging Christmas lights and other dangerous life risking activities
Love this! Might be borrowing this one for tomorrow! Will link it up to you of course!
shortmama´s last blog ..Flu-Random
I can’t believe that mess from the tree. I showed my husband that and I convinced him not to buy a real tree because we have a little one running around.
Twitter: ThetaMom
December 1, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Yeah girl! So glad my mess did you a favor! lol You’ll be so happy with a fake one, especially with a little one. I know we are!
Theta Mom´s last blog ..Boo Doo Bee Doo Santa Baby, Forgot to Mention One Little Thing; A Christmas Meme!
Twitter: frugalvicki
December 1, 2009 at 2:47 pm
I LOVE Santa Baby. It is one of my favs. I don’t know why it just is. So catchy.
Frugal Vicki´s last blog ..Twinkies still taste the same!
I didn’t realized you switched to WP…so sorry!!
Love the meme I may steal it for tomorrow! XOXO
We fake tree it up and love every minute of it!
Twitter: otherhoodllc
December 1, 2009 at 6:26 pm
This is great! I will join in. Oh and we fake it too now. Just so much easier with two kids and a cat that loves to eat the tree!
Tina´s last blog ..Baby Bond Nursing Cover {Giveaway}
Awesome meme! And I’m still planning on doing the one you tagged me in a while ago… I have not forgotten!
I love Christmas… and never travel at Christmas, either, I love celebrating at home with the family… and as for real trees, they can look great, they smell awesome, but the clean-up… it is horrible! Ever since we became parents, we use a fake tree!
Twitter: franticmommy
December 1, 2009 at 7:28 pm
My Christmas shopping is almost done too! I am a total “buy local” kinda gal. No internet shopping unless absolultely necessary. I like to keep my dollars in my community. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I too am out of the loop. too much to do and not time to do it!
p.s How do you like WP? I am curious.
franticmommy´s last blog ..Dear Mommy and Daddy
Twitter: ThetaMom
December 1, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Frantic Mommy~ That’s so great about buying local. As far as WP, I am super happy. Some of my feeds still aren’t updating, so I lost a few followers, but other than that, it’s a whole new bloggy world!
Theta Mom´s last blog ..Boo Doo Bee Doo Santa Baby, Forgot to Mention One Little Thing; A Christmas Meme!
I like the real tree much better since we had our house redone in hardwood. It’s a big mess on carpet!
Pam´s last blog ..O Christmas Cat, O Christmas Cat
Cookies & a shot!? I love it! Who needs milk anyways?
Staci A´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: A Good Picker
Twitter: momrempel
December 1, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I did this on my blog
http://therempels4.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-time-is-here.html
Shirley Rempel´s last blog ..Christmas Time is Here!!!
Twitter: http://la-mode-at.blogspot.com
December 1, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Jus read this …I am not sure what we will be doing this yr as the kids are 16 months this December… however I think they will appreciate wrapped gifts mb lol that is if they dont try to eat all the wrapping paper lol.
Nikki´s last blog ..Oh Heidi Heidi she just WOWs us!
I do all my shopping online too. Or at least as much as I can. We also have a fake tree. Although I would really like to get a real tree sometime.
Christine @ Propeller Head Mom´s last blog ..Random Tuesday Thoughts: Manly Bugs
Twitter: tarabucci
December 2, 2009 at 6:55 am
This is great! Funny how much we have in common :p
Tara Bucci´s last blog ..Yummy In My Tummy Review
Twitter: Geezees
December 2, 2009 at 7:52 am
What a mess!
Stephaine @ Geezees´s last blog ..What makes you happy?? Wordless Wednesday, You Capture …
Twitter: shellthings
December 2, 2009 at 8:00 am
I’m singing now, thanks to your post title!
Shell´s last blog ..Wizard Powers
Twitter: MandaBlogsAbout
December 2, 2009 at 8:18 am
Thanks so much for letting me know you did it – I love to see what other people have to say on the meme’s – I’m soooooooo with you on the fake tree!
manda´s last blog ..Christmas Meme – Getting to Know You
nice post! love the picture of your post christmas tree mess! classic. have fun getting ready for the holidays!!
Twitter: ThetaMom
December 2, 2009 at 10:32 am
Naomi~Thanks again for stopping by. I left you a message at MBC, I still cannot comment on your blog. I’m going to email you!
Theta Mom´s last blog ..Boo Doo Bee Doo Santa Baby, Forgot to Mention One Little Thing; A Christmas Meme!