I am the world's worst house keeper.
Seriously. I am not able to have surprise guests over - it makes me anxious. My house, on the best of days, looks like the aftermath of that twister that took Dorothy to Oz, minus the shriveled up witch's feet and singing munchkins.
However, I have this habit at the end of December. While others are relaxing and enjoying the leftovers, I am in cleaning mode.
And I mean crazy cleaning mode.
Blame it on my mother, (just like everything else, as she would say...ha) but she always stressed the importance of starting anything new with a clean room, clean closet, clean everything and as an adult this has extended to my entire house.
Ah, many Labour Day weekends were spent sweating in the depths of my closet, rooting around for lost socks and toys that I had forgotten about or searching the expanse of space under the bed vacuuming dust bunnies the size of my head.
Well, since we're heading into a new year, with new goals and new outlooks, I guess it only fitting to have a tidy house.
So, here's to being a better house keeper in 2011...to be continued.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas Tunes
I am SO tired of Christmas music.
I should qualify that by saying I hate a lot of Christmas music - I wish they'd play better stuff on the radio. Since the powers that be at CHFI will not listen to me, I made my own Christmas mix. Enjoy!
| 1 | Old Toy Trains – Nana Mouskouri | |
| 2 | I’ll be home with bells on – Kenny & Dolly | |
| 3 | Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses | |
| 4 | Christmas Don’t be Late – The Chipmunks | |
| 5 | Happy Christmas/War is Over – John Lennon | |
| 6 | The 12 Days of Christmas – Bob & Doug MacKenzie | |
| 7 | Ho Ho Fucking Ho – Kevin Bloody Wilson | |
| 8 | Oh Holy Night – Josh Groban | |
| 9 | I’ll be home for Christmas – Rascal Flatts | |
| 10 | You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch – Boris Karloff | |
| 11 | Christmas Time is Here – Charlie Brown (Vince Guaraldi Trio) | |
| 12 | Do they know it’s Christmas – Band Aid | |
| 13 | Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Bruce Springsteen | |
| 14 | Little Drummer Boy – David Bowie & Bing Crosby | |
| 15 | Silver & Gold – Burl Ives | |
| 16 | River – Joni Mitchell | |
| 17 | Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee | |
| 18 | Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms | |
| 19 | God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings – Barenaked Ladies | |
| 20 | Wintersong – Sarah McLaughlin | |
| 21 | Christmas Lights – Coldplay | |
| 22 | Christmastime – Smashing Pumpkins | |
| 23 | Last Christmas - Wham | |
| 24 | Christmas Day - Dido | |
| 25 | Oi to the World – The Vandals | |
| 26 | Christmas at the Zoo – The Flaming Lips | |
| 27 | I’ll be home for Christmas – Sheryl Crow | |
| 28 | Walk the Sleigh – Robbie Williams | |
| 29 | I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas – Shirley Temple | |
| 30 | Christmas , Baby Please Come Home – U2 | |
| 31 | Please Come Home for Christmas – The Eagles |
Monday, December 13, 2010
Top 10 of Christmas
I ADORE Christmas shows.
...this goes back to the whole, nostalgic sap thing. So here is my list of favourite Christmas shows/movies for kids and grown ups too...drop me a line if I've missed a good one! I'm always looking to expand my regular repertoire!
My Top 10 Christmas Shows/Movies for Kids.
10. Shrek the Halls
9. A Garfield Christmas -
8. Frosty the Snowman - 1969
7. A Chipmunk Christmas
6. Muppets Christmas Carol/Muppet Family Christmas - 1992
5. The Polar Express - 2004
4. A Charlie Brown Christmas - 1965
3. Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer - 1964
2. Santa Claus: The Movie
1. The Grinch who Stole Christmas - 1966
My Top 10 Christmas Shows/Movies for Adults
10. Fred Claus
9. Love, Actually
8. The Santa Claus
7. Monty Python's Life of Brian (Hey! It starts in a manger!)
6. Elf
5. South Park: Christmas in South Park/Woodland Critter Christmas
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas
3. Die Hard
2. National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
1. Bad Santa
So, pop some pop corn...sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar for a sweet treat, settle in with a nice cup of coca and enjoy the best this season has to offer! xo
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