tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post1464752835740759370..comments2023-09-18T03:33:23.616-04:00Comments on Hoagies' Nibbles and Bits: Holiday Traditions!Carolyn K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00591603322880541442noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-22133748439900036962014-12-08T18:19:57.971-05:002014-12-08T18:19:57.971-05:00Prep is part of the fun. Collecting the candy hap...Prep is part of the fun. Collecting the candy happens over several months prior, and includes "special orders" as folks decide on their "themes." This year, we've had a request for black-n-white. Haven't found much in that theme yet - she may be on her own. Carolyn K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00591603322880541442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-72874320478694218472014-12-08T18:17:39.384-05:002014-12-08T18:17:39.384-05:00I learned some years ago from my grandmother that ...I learned some years ago from my grandmother that there comes a time when you don't want ANY stuff for gift occasions. Down-sizing is just depressing with too much stuff. I'm trying to heed her advice early...Carolyn K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00591603322880541442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-54505323032192159432014-12-08T18:16:40.804-05:002014-12-08T18:16:40.804-05:00We have two kinds of bowls for the candies... brig...We have two kinds of bowls for the candies... bright colored bowls for the new candy, which is edible, and plain white bowls for the candy from previous years (yes, much of it lasts, and works better for decorating when stale!). The kids all know, only eat candy from bright colored bowls!Carolyn K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00591603322880541442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-77643817582518539642014-12-02T13:08:18.372-05:002014-12-02T13:08:18.372-05:00I like the idea of family traditions too. Time wi...I like the idea of family traditions too. Time with family is important.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712136884516731472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-80039489106704043702014-12-01T23:40:47.382-05:002014-12-01T23:40:47.382-05:00I like the idea of having traditions. Come to thin...I like the idea of having traditions. Come to think of it, I should start a tradition with my family.Sarah Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551042655658269885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-34965321485361957992014-12-01T16:15:55.418-05:002014-12-01T16:15:55.418-05:00I loved hearing about your gingerbread house creat...I loved hearing about your gingerbread house creating. What a great fun family tradition!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-8875160049712900782014-12-01T15:28:16.035-05:002014-12-01T15:28:16.035-05:00I love the idea of creating traditions rather than...I love the idea of creating traditions rather than buying gifts. Wouldn't it be great if more people focused on experiences rather than accumulating things. Thanks for the post and the hop topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-67553366506108343022014-12-01T15:25:43.876-05:002014-12-01T15:25:43.876-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15087968286571895529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-43489068389713776912014-12-01T14:19:55.028-05:002014-12-01T14:19:55.028-05:00I'm afraid I would eat most of the candy, but ...I'm afraid I would eat most of the candy, but we may just give this a try this year.Linda Wallinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223225956052967905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-27496343793682303272014-12-01T13:02:13.787-05:002014-12-01T13:02:13.787-05:00I've always liked the idea of gingerbread hous...I've always liked the idea of gingerbread houses, but the prep can be so laborious. Making them with graham crackers is a great idea!lightningwolf3214https://www.blogger.com/profile/03473195017378774860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-46223144971073861752014-12-01T10:15:21.885-05:002014-12-01T10:15:21.885-05:00Gingerbread houses are the BEST! Thank you for sha...Gingerbread houses are the BEST! Thank you for sharing your special family traditions with us- I loved reading!Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17524196229784191785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322786324064599833.post-44540733556566030542014-11-30T15:18:59.630-05:002014-11-30T15:18:59.630-05:00I love your gingerbread tradition! So creative and...I love your gingerbread tradition! So creative and unique!Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.com