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Panic in the kitchen

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This morning, I was supposed to be downtown to shoot an anniversary video for Momaha.com.   But that was after I got my oldest to preschool and my youngest to my in-laws.

Oh yeah, and I had to make something for my preschooler’s Thanksgiving Feast to drop off.  Since my good friend decided to make her Nanny’s sausage stuffing, I figured Stove Top was out of the question.  So I made what I always make…

A phone call to my mother.

I needed something quick and easy, and she came through for me again.  If any of you out there are like me, and are extremely impaired when it comes to your kitchen, you will appreciate this easier than easy recipe.  WOW your family and friends, when you come waltzing in with a twist on the seasonal favorite !

Cranberry Orange Relish

Cranberry Orange Relish

2 cups fresh organic cranberries

1 organic orange

1 cup of sugar

Mint sprig (optional)

Put cranberries and sugar into food processor and chop into relish-like consistency.  Cut orange into 8 wedges and add one at a time to food processor.  Skins and all.  Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with a piece of mint (optional).

Daily Covet: Scene It and not heard

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We had a low key dinner party with friends on New Year’s Eve.  It included our small children and their’s, as well.  Once we got our children to bed, we sat down to play the Xbox version of Scene It.  It was SO FUN!

My husband and I are pretty well versed in movies and we thought we’d do pretty well but we got spanked by the youngest of the bunch, until the very end.  ”Field of Dreams” was the last movie and that’s where you rack up the most points.  My husband came back and won!

I found it odd though that we weren’t even speaking through much of the game.  We were all so preoccupied with trying to read and answer the questions that we weren’t even being social… and sadly, our second game got cut short by our 18MO that got sick.  So we had to take him home before the ball even dropped.  But now our interest is piqued and we are dying for a rematch!

Scene It for Xbox, Amazon.com $25

Animals don’t send Christmas Cards

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I know you’ll think I have it out for all household family pets but I really don’t.  As I mentioned in a blog awhile back on Momaha.com, I think family pets play an integral part in some people’s lives and if those people are diligent and responsible about taking care of them, I am all for it.

I just don’t want one.  And I don’t want yours either:  especially not in the form of a Christmas card or a Christmas letter, written from your seemingly gifted cat or dog.

Christmas cards are for humans.  They are sent to humans, by humans.  I would love to hear about what’s been happening this year with you and your family but I’m pretty sure I can already guess that your family pet slept, ate and shat most of the year.

Some will say, “Our pet is like our child.”  To that I say, take a family picture and include your cat or dog but don’t send me (and I’m sure there will be loads that agree) pictures of just your dog.  Your pet doesn’t mean to anyone, what (s)he means to you so it’s just better to save the money spent on expensive picture cards and send a nice pre-printed card with a holiday sentiment on it.

…unless your pet can actually address, stamp and deliver the card to the post office.  In that case, I’d prefer the video.

Daily Covet(s)

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Well, it’s about that time of year again.  We are a month and a half out from the start of our holiday party circuit so I am on the hunt for my holiday party dress or outfit.  Shopping for holiday party wear is probably my most favorite pastime so I have been doing a lot of it.  Here are some of my top covets:

 

D & G, Ideeli sale $298

 

Super cute burgundy satin dinner suit by Dolce & Gabbana’s, D & G line.  I love the cropped pants (as they will be of normal length on me!) and the portrait color on the jacket.  This is a great pick for those of us that live in considerably colder climates.  It means our legs won’t freeze, if we have a long walk from the car!

 

 

Tory Burch "Panzi" Sequin Dress, Nordstrom sale $274

 

 

If you’ve done any shopping or merely standing in or near a mall, you know that sequins are everywhere.  They can be dressy all on their own with sky-high party girl shoes or dressed down with booties and a boyfriend blazer.  And this great shift style is pretty versatile for any body type.

 

Aidan Maddox Sequin Mesh Sheath Dress, Nordstrom $295

 

This little number is fanstastic all on it’s own.  Sparkling studs and strappy heels and you are set to go.  I love this dress because it offers so much coverage up top and shows so much leg at the bottom, a real “less is more” approach to a fancy night out!