[Please post a picture of your Nativity set]

17 hours ago, BakersDozen said:

 

This isn't my exact set, but it's the same mold and close to the same coloring. Mind has faces with actual skin color, and the gold detail on mine is just stunning. I cannot imagine how long it took my grandmother to paint each piece (I have 4 additional pieces than are shown in this set).

Story behind set: It's been in my mom's homes since before I was born. When I was in 3rd grade we moved from NJ to NM, and my mom had to earn money to pay bills. So she set up a yard sale. I was in charge of setting up the nativity set with a price tag of $20.00. I made the sign, my mom approved it, then when she went inside I added another zero - $200.00. When she came out to see how things were going, I stood in front of the sign. Surprise, surprise, the set didn't sell, and she'd said I could keep it if that happened.

I've somehow kept the pieces mostly unbroken despite having 13 kids who all adore the set and just have to "help" set it up each year. I've managed to track down 2 sets which are similar (yet not nearly as stunning as the one I have). As I know all of my kids want the set someday, I've stated in my will that it is to go to a different kid each year if possible.

It really is just gorgeous.

This is gorgeous!  I love the story too!!!

[(J) has been transferred to St. Thomas' heart center. (UPDATE)]

I am so sorry to hear this latest news.  I am continuing to pray.

[(J) has been transferred to St. Thomas' heart center. (UPDATE)]

I am praying for him (and all of you).  

[Please post a picture of your Nativity set]

I would love to see a picture of your Nativity set.  If it comes with a story, I would love to hear it (the history, who gave it to you, how old it is).

[Gen X'ers, did you have one of these when you were young?]

Yes!  I loved it too.  Thanks for a nice trip down memory lane.

[What is the best Halloween candy?]

I love anything sweet so it is hard to pick.  But I love 100 grand bars,  zero,  milky way, snickers, tootsie rolls.

[What is the best Halloween candy?]

16 minutes ago, ScoutTN said:

Enough to finish a giant bag of candy from Costco (minus about 10 pcs for Dh and Ds) in two hours! Lots of middle schoolers here tonight. 

I was at a food store tonight that has a place to sit and eat and hang out.  About 6-8 young high school (9th grade most likely) came in with pillow cases FILLED with candy!  They were all dressed up and had the most awesome hauls of candy.  When I complimented them on their hauls they were so kind and offered me some (I declined) and were so happy to see they had small toys too!  They were really cute.   

[Cry with me (wedding content)]

Jann I would be so hurt and in tears as well.  This has all been handled so poorly by everyone.  Lots of hugs and I do hope today is better.

[Cry with me (wedding content)]

7 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said:

The abnoxious father of the groom stood up straight away after the ceremony and said that my Dd was now his daughter and we will be only allowed limited contact. 

How have things been since the wedding?   Do you see her often or has he limited your contact?   Not only was his comment mean but it just screams abuser to me.   I hope your SIL is far kinder than his horrible father.

[Does your spouse make you coffee, tea, etc. and have it waiting for you in the morning?]

17 hours ago, fairfarmhand said:

I'll be honest and I'm not trying to be a wet blanket on this thread, but it kind of makes me sad. Nobody does any of these kinds of things for me. I do them for others, but it doesn't happen here for me.

 

This was my reaction to reading the thread too.    I am in the same position.

[What items would you never buy used?]

Underwear

Bras

Mattress

Personal care items

Car Seats

Probably some other things I haven't thought of, but these things come immediately to mind.

[What items would you never buy used?]

1 hour ago, Indigo Blue said:

Vacuum cleaner.

Why?   It would never occur to me to buy one used, but is there a reason not to?

[Most women who are married are going to end up widows]

5 hours ago, WildflowerMom said:

This is one of the most condescending and ugly things I've read here in a long time.  You've got ladies here who are actually living this scenario right now and you really want to act high and mighty?  Really?   

Well said.

[New grandchild]

She is perfectly adorable!   I hope you can meet her very soon.

[Best vegan cheese for baked Mac and cheese]

I have never tried mac and cheese with vegan cheese but really want to.   My favorite vegan cheese is Chao and that is the one I would want to try in mac and cheese.  I hope someone has been successful and will share what worked.   Most vegan cheese is just not good to me,  Chao is really good!

[Let's argue about something]

2 hours ago, Miss Tick said:

and the Oxford Comma is not optional.

Yes!  I fully agree with you.  

[Do y'all long for anything?]

2 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said:

I long to be healthy again

 Just on Wednesday I had to call an ambulance cause of a tachycardia event . was rushed to hospital until heart stabilized.  The paramedics recorded my pulse at 220 

Today my DD went into labour and I am too unwell to look after my grandson while she has her baby

 Life sucks

 

I am so sorry about all of this.  I have been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing.  Many hugs.

[Do y'all long for anything?]

20 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said:

Thanks for commiserating.   I feel foolish for wanting something so materialistic.   I need to work on contentment.   💛

Please don't feel foolish.  There is no reason to at all.   However, I do understand you needing to work on contentment, I need to do the very same thing.

[Do y'all long for anything?]

There is so much I want to say but just don't want it on the internet for the world to see given how personal it is.    But yes, I do long very much long for a few things, some material and some not.   It is hard.  Very hard.  

[Can we have a fall pet thread?]

This thread desperately needs a LOVE button!!!!!!!!!!

 

[One thing you did today to reduce stress]

Went to yoga this evening.  1 hour later and I feel much better.  Definitely getting back to my daily yoga routine.    

[It’s happening….getting dark early]

Just now, MEmama said:

The only upside is twinkly lights. I'm turning mine on now around 4.

Great idea.  I think I need twinkly lights.  Where do you have yours hanging?

[One thing you did today to reduce stress]

This thread has been so calming and peaceful to read.  I wish there was a daily thread for this topic.

I read, a lot.  I decided to put off cleaning until tomorrow because it has been a very stressful week or so and I needed to regroup.  Teen made us chili and bread for lunch.  I had a giant mug of coffee followed by a giant mug of tea.  

I have missed several days of yoga (see prior paragraph...it has been a stressful week) which has done nothing but make everything worse.  So tomorrow I shall get back to my daily yoga routine.

[One thing you did today to reduce stress]

11 hours ago, Pintosrock said:

Hugged a goat. 

Goats are like happy dogs that eat weeds. My favorite animals, by far.

You win this thread.  I love it!

[Let's argue about something]

Obviously food is on my mind.  I hate all things pumpkin spice.  Just gross.