tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post2461372895233831000..comments2024-03-23T08:30:41.198-04:00Comments on Menopausal Mother: Holiday Hoardermenopausal mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-66552556821310403682013-12-18T05:44:19.856-05:002013-12-18T05:44:19.856-05:00The roles are reversed in our household, where I&#...The roles are reversed in our household, where I'm the hoarder and Mrs Jones throws everything away. You could horde worse things, like ... ... ... ... OK, I can't think of anything but at moment but will drop by later!Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-67908529363355771172013-12-17T15:03:00.700-05:002013-12-17T15:03:00.700-05:00Hi Marcia, how are you? Long time no hear, hope yo...Hi Marcia, how are you? Long time no hear, hope youre all good, anyways love your outdoor decorations...was watching a show last week about the competition going on here i think it was called king of christmas, how people show a display and spend over 15 grand (british pounds) on their display...i was like, huwatttt? But i love seeing peoples houses with nice decorations...merry christmas to you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265179318110713564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-49441354803309787852013-12-17T11:30:00.199-05:002013-12-17T11:30:00.199-05:00Hoarder? No way -- ENTHUSIASTIC Christmas Reveler...Hoarder? No way -- ENTHUSIASTIC Christmas Reveler, more like it! LOVE all your decorations! and admire your energy to decorate with all of them! that's a Herculean task! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00965801664060930902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-47892281195654608152013-01-10T08:36:16.288-05:002013-01-10T08:36:16.288-05:00You collect owls? I collect squirrels! I guess we ...You collect owls? I collect squirrels! I guess we ARE hoarders!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-12746233494900001302013-01-10T00:13:53.811-05:002013-01-10T00:13:53.811-05:00The title is hilarious! And no offense, but that t...The title is hilarious! And no offense, but that tree defines hoarder. I think my grandmother is a hoarder and my boyfriend calls me a hoarder. He thinks my clothes and collection of owls is very unnecessary, so that means I am a hoarder I guess!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up this week for the Followers to Friends Blog Party!<br /><br /><a href="www.iampiscesw.com" rel="nofollow">Sherry @ I AMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257700696171774165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-42354438450248420492012-12-24T16:51:00.161-05:002012-12-24T16:51:00.161-05:00That would do it for me, too!That would do it for me, too!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-57584902200199819622012-12-23T14:00:57.065-05:002012-12-23T14:00:57.065-05:00Being in an apartment definitely forces me to keep...Being in an apartment definitely forces me to keep my holiday decor a minimum--Which is probably a good thing:)<br />I am stopping by from the Super Sunday Sync.<br />Merry Christmas,<br />AngelaAngela https://www.blogger.com/profile/00252595721858516936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-23593245776100856072012-12-21T22:15:15.985-05:002012-12-21T22:15:15.985-05:00Thanks! I like the way the outside looks, too!Thanks! I like the way the outside looks, too!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-21680910886839509442012-12-18T11:18:58.832-05:002012-12-18T11:18:58.832-05:00Oh dear! I don't have that much of Christmas d...Oh dear! I don't have that much of Christmas decors because I got rid of the ones I really don't like and I am usually collecting the vintage kinds. BYou have one beautiful tree and the outside of the house when all the lights are lit up at night. :) New follower of yours via blog hop.<br /><br />Adin B<br />http://www.thriftysahmway.commommy Orkid Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09914609717156136873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-83309516882101738972012-12-17T22:39:14.143-05:002012-12-17T22:39:14.143-05:00Thanks Ruth for visiting from Cindy's blog. Sh...Thanks Ruth for visiting from Cindy's blog. She has a wonderful group of followers, so I am honored that you stopped by & followed me as well. Thanks!!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-78705999741347822172012-12-17T21:49:11.182-05:002012-12-17T21:49:11.182-05:00Thanks, Leyla! I'll be sure to check out your ...Thanks, Leyla! I'll be sure to check out your site next!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-89604463393430655512012-12-17T09:16:50.085-05:002012-12-17T09:16:50.085-05:00Oh wow! I have one tote and I have nothing out yet...Oh wow! I have one tote and I have nothing out yet.<br />One year my tree fell down too. Not fun.<br />Stopping by from Whatever.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-37750892491487012542012-12-16T14:40:46.493-05:002012-12-16T14:40:46.493-05:00New follower thisdayilove.blogspot.co.uk love the ...New follower thisdayilove.blogspot.co.uk love the tree and your decorationsLeyla [Thisdayilove]https://www.blogger.com/profile/13489254613720651794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-84356499777652291252012-12-15T17:07:48.835-05:002012-12-15T17:07:48.835-05:00Given the history in your husband's family, I ...Given the history in your husband's family, I totally understand the hesitancy about not wanting to commit to the holiday. Hey, I'm just happy you stopped by to read this post and leave such a kind comment. Thank you!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-74859800606304363102012-12-15T16:40:44.559-05:002012-12-15T16:40:44.559-05:00I commend you for such honesty! And so well writte...I commend you for such honesty! And so well written! I felt like I was right along side you every step of the weary way! <br /><br />My hubby grew up with a slightly bi-polar mom and an alcoholic father (his father eventually quit cold turkey when my hubby was 21 and himself a drinker like his good old dad). So holidays are not fun or cheery for my hubby. <br /><br />Me? I'd settle for a Lisa Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250738745005286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-8421090191035417522012-12-15T08:44:44.131-05:002012-12-15T08:44:44.131-05:00You are speaking my language, girl! I get way too ...You are speaking my language, girl! I get way too attached to them and I still put them on the tree even if they have a hole in them--I just turn the bad side away so no one sees it!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-31067055285064318792012-12-15T07:06:22.894-05:002012-12-15T07:06:22.894-05:00Lovely post! Same stuff happening in my house as w...Lovely post! Same stuff happening in my house as well and I'm also a Christmas ornament hoarder! I get emotionally attached to every little ornament and won't throw it away unless it's broken and...beyond repair. Cause I will try to fix it!!! And then I find these wonderful, cute little ornaments at the store that I just have to have! Thank God (!?) for the financial crisis which willvickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696741297049378596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-6699581035916367572012-12-14T22:12:25.750-05:002012-12-14T22:12:25.750-05:00Haha that does validate all my hoarding, you know....Haha that does validate all my hoarding, you know. As a matter of fact, I snuck over to Macy's yesterday and bought five more ornaments..It's a sickness, I know....menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-6886358996028778542012-12-14T14:42:05.010-05:002012-12-14T14:42:05.010-05:00You know what they say...admission is the first st...You know what they say...admission is the first step! You may consider me an enabler but I think your tree looks great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644197778332602406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-9734661313547052192012-12-14T11:47:03.558-05:002012-12-14T11:47:03.558-05:00Thanks for hosting it! I love participating in you...Thanks for hosting it! I love participating in your blog hop!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-75724834815231846082012-12-14T11:41:02.508-05:002012-12-14T11:41:02.508-05:00Thanks for the follow! I'll check out your sit...Thanks for the follow! I'll check out your site!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-28221094935675075462012-12-14T11:40:29.741-05:002012-12-14T11:40:29.741-05:00Thank you so much for the visit and the follow. No...Thank you so much for the visit and the follow. Now..would you be interested in coming over and cleaning out my Christmas stuff???menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-65524190888705966822012-12-14T09:30:28.958-05:002012-12-14T09:30:28.958-05:00I love your blog name!! I cleaned my Christmas ou...I love your blog name!! I cleaned my Christmas out a few years ago. I had accumulated a lot of stuff, but luckily with two kids in there own homes now, I was able to unload a pile. ;D From your newest follower, Merry Christmas!Feral Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748514235712998266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-10301103790883300612012-12-14T09:04:38.162-05:002012-12-14T09:04:38.162-05:00The tree looks gorgeous! I love that you go all ou...The tree looks gorgeous! I love that you go all out... Right now we have boxes downstairs and I've been "gradually" decorating. When I come up from the basement I bring a holiday Item with me and place it. The tree's are all decorated and the outside is done...so the rest of it can come out like this!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up with us at the MTMMixer this week! Great to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957179454676964489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-33310357744648273082012-12-14T00:17:34.984-05:002012-12-14T00:17:34.984-05:00Yes!! that is the BEST time to go because the deal...Yes!! that is the BEST time to go because the deals are amazing! :) <br /><br />I hope you are having a lovely week my dear and thank you so much for linking up to last week's Aloha Friday Blog Hop.<br /> <br />If you have time, we'd love to have you come back and link up to the <a href="http://www.whatjeanlikes.com/2012/12/aloha34.html" rel="nofollow">Aloha Friday Blog Hop</a> if you WhatJeanLikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588994389173194456noreply@blogger.com