Comments on: 5 Holiday DOs that I DO Do

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:54:32 +0000

In reply to Annette K.. I think I'm mellowing on my approach to fake trees. Although I still never want one for myself, I've had friends who have convinced me that they have their positives. :)

By: Annette K.

Annette K. — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:51:44 +0000

I just can't resist commenting about the tree, because my husband and are at such different places there. Maybe I am venting just a little. Neither of us had real trees growing up, and I felt such nostalgia and affection for the same old tree coming out every year. He absolutely despises the fake tree we have now, but mostly for monetary reasons we continue to use. Maybe as soon as next year we will gift it to another family, who for their own reasons likes a fake tree. Then I will admit, we will both enjoy having a real tree. The smell and presence of a real tree can't be replicated. However, I can't convince myself that fake trees are completely terrible. I enjoyed both your lists immensely.

By: teachingyoungchildren

teachingyoungchildren — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 17:20:34 +0000

Great list of "do". Taking it easy is SO important during this mad time of Christmas rush.

By: maryanne @ mama smiles

maryanne @ mama smiles — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 04:36:07 +0000

I love your list! We do have a fake tree, because - sadly - Mike is allergic to the real thing. I miss the freshness of a real tree, though, and even the pine needles on the floor!

By: Jeanette Nyberg

Jeanette Nyberg — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 03:36:30 +0000

We get a real tree too, E. It just wouldn't be Christmas for me without one. And you tell those kids of yours they did an amazing job on the PicMonkey image. I can't get on PicMonkey without my daughter sensing it from the other room somehow...

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:55:39 +0000

In reply to Erica MomandKiddo. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:35:57 +0000

In reply to Johanna.

Here's the recipe I use, all the way from 1966! It's the same one my mom used, too: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cheese-Fondue-105489

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:33:41 +0000

In reply to Lucy Mitchell. Thanks, Lucy. It's too hard to stand in line for Santa - I just can't bring myself to do it. My parents never took me to Santa so I don't feel very sentimental about it, either.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:50:38 +0000

Hello Erica, I have also checked out your last year blog about "do's and don't" ~ very honest and witty! I loved it too. Here, in the Netherlands, Christmas is really not 'big' or at least not as celebrated as in North America or in Europe elsewhere. Most people give presents on Sinterklaas (dec. 5) and not many trees I see on Christmas day, although they tend to decorate their house. We have real tree although we had fake ones too while we lived in the interior of Alaska (we just HAD to there)... and yes, we went to North Pole to visit Santa, but it was in the middle of summer ;) strange feeling though.... Crafts for the kids: We make gingerbread houses that I buy at the IKEA and the kids 'glue' it together and decorate it with candies, which is a fun activity. As for food: I usually bake fish (salmon) and home-made Hungarian pastry with poppy seeds, a tradition I continue. Also, I don't invite and do not travel on the Christmas break (I made the mistake once and never again!). The fondue sounds nice. Can you please share your favorite fondue receipt? Thanks in advance!

By: Lucy Mitchell

Lucy Mitchell — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:33:53 +0000

Hello, I clicked from your to do list to your to don't and loved them both. I love a real tree and NEVER take my kids to Santa. And the crafts, jeez, I paste as much as I can but at this time of year? Forget about it. So anyways, so nice to find your blog!