Tag Archives: Christmas

Holiday Disorganization At Its Finest

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Jenny Hansen

Every holiday season, I lament that I am in possession of the Stuff Disorder gene. Thankfully, I married the Hubs, Mr. Disaster Recovery, and he passed the Supreme Organization gene on to my daughter. Around the holidays, I depend on … Continue reading →

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Family Christmas Parties Are SO Bloggable

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Tis the season to party incessantly, isn’t it? And so much festivity packed into such a short time is bound to be filled with bloggable moments. One such moment occurred this weekend when we went to an annual party with … Continue reading →

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Do You Make Family Videos?

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

Julie Glover posted this yesterday and, as I watched it, I thought: “Dang. This leaves those old silent home movies from MY childhood in the dust!” This home video is wildly entertaining (unlike the ones of my big brother bouncing beach … Continue reading →

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Holiday and Craft Supply Stores LOVE Me…

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

As much as I hate to admit it, I could be classified as a hoarder when it comes to Christmas supplies. We just went into the garage to get our holiday stuff out and the hubs looked at the shopping … Continue reading →

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Some Holiday Yum and a Christmas Laugh from More Cowbell

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

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 Jenny Hansen

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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What Makes You Give Or Donate?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Jenny Hansen

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 Jenny Hansen

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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A Christmas Conversation That Was Both Naughty AND Nice…

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Christmas morning at the Hansen House ROCKED! Last year at this time we were grieving my mother-in-law’s passing and rehabbing a house in one of the rainiest seasons Southern California has ever had. I cannot describe to you the relief … Continue reading →

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Coffee-Snorting Holiday Video: Be Sure To Watch Before Wrapping Your Next Present!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jenny Hansen

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah from More Cowbell!! There was no way I could choke on my coffee laughing over this video and NOT share it with you  here at More Cowbell. There’s a language warning for this video so get your kids out … Continue reading →

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