Category Archives: Holidays

Silliest Vacation Moments Ever…

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

The Hansen Clan went to a high school graduation this weekend up in Monterey and had a blast. Baby Girl was a rockstar for the 8 hour car trip, which was a shocker to us parents. [We expected to need … Continue reading →

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Egg Fever Has Taken Over My House

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

This isn’t Baby Girl’s first Easter, but it’s the first time she’s into it. We’ve worshipped the bunnies and discussed eggs. She slayed us yesterday because she threw a plastic egg and, when it broke apart on the floor said: “It … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Advice, Part 1: Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like a Personal Gesture

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

It’s all hearts and flowers this week as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Here at More Cowbell, we like to laugh and help you avoid epic V-Day Fails (like last year’s “Get Off Me) at the same time. Between the … Continue reading →

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2013 — The Year of the Water Snake (If You Know What I Mean)

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Image from http://www.evolution-circuits.com Chinese New Year is February 10th this year. Last year was the Year of the Water Dragon, which is reputed to be lucky beyond all belief for writers. Fae Rowen, one of my fellow Writers In The … Continue reading →

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Some Holiday Yum and a Christmas Laugh from More Cowbell

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Merry Christmas to all of you who celebrate it. I’ll be back here, ringing my Cowbell on Thoughty Thursday. Baby Girl is home all week so it’s gonna be wild at Chez Hansen. In the meantime, here are two links … Continue reading →

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Holly Candy: Christmas Baking Made Easy

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

It’s tradition in my family to bake for Christmas and all the recipes are handed down. My usual is to make Almond Roca, fudge, Russian Tea Cakes, several kinds of cookies and Holly Candy. The Holly Candy is the easiest … Continue reading →

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Motivation Like You’ve Never Seen It Before…

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

This time of year is amazing, magic, fun…and HARD. Seriously, if you’re over the age of thirty, the holidays are a glittery bunch of fun rolled together with a pile of crapola in the form of “things to do.” Don’t … Continue reading →

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What Makes You Give Or Donate?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Thoughty Thursday is late this week because NaNoWriMo is ending today and it’s just been that kind of week. I saw the picture above on my pal Glynnis Campbell’s Pinterest board and it made me think about what makes people open their wallet. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Yum: The 3 Lies In My Family Almond Roca Recipe

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Every year, in the days after Thanksgiving, I open “the magic recipe folder” and start Christmas baking. I make 3 kinds of cookies, a couple different types of fudge, Russian Tea Cakes and mashed potato candy. Despite all those heaps … Continue reading →

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5 Signs You Have “Turkey Block”

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

I have a confession… I am afraid to make a turkey. Seriously, it’s like writer’s block…only instead of a fear of the page, it’s a fear of the bird. My brother, the Bag Whore, talks about his Thanksgiving Bird like … Continue reading →

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