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December 22, 2014 By Laura

I am not-so-secretly a teensy bit Type A.

In my head, I hide it well… but no.  

1 more day until Vegas gets here for the holidays.  I Can’t Focus.  So I make lists (you’re not the only one Meghan).  Lists of things to cook, places to take Vegas, items to remember to bring to mom’s for Christmas, errands to run, random tasks to complete before Vegas gets here… it’s all fun to me though.

So today I bring you a list of fun things I’m focusing on to pass the time while waiting for Tuesday.  It’s a perfect 10.  Because I like lists of prime numbers or 10.

1. House Plant’s Mate

Flowers arrive from Vegas on the regular.  Last week’s delivery was a friend for House Plant – Christmas Cactus.  Now we both have mates from the desert.

House Plant's Desert Mate

2. New Hair

Karen is my longest and – until recently – most meaningful relationship.  I love going to see my friend and getting my hair ‘did.  We’ve been together for 16 years!  We laugh, but we practically raised each other.

Karen and me

3. Tweets the Season

My friend Rich and his wife throw my favorite party of the season.  It’s called Tweets the Season and it’s a gathering of food-loving Atlanta tweeters.  Great friends and amazing food.  I swear this man missed his calling – I’d choose his eats over just about any food in ATL (and I’ve eaten *almost* everywhere).

Tweets the Season

4. Merry Fishmas to meeeee

A special delivery arrived from Sizzlefish.  I finally got to try their new shrimp offering!!!  It’s awesome.

PSA: If you’re still looking for a last minute gift, consider some fish.  I’m serious.  They are offering 15% off with the code HOLIDAY right now.  I sent some to Vegas!  Vegas sends flowers, I send fish… #strangebutgood

Sizzlefish

5. Oh, Fudge

Every Christmas I have to make fudge.  It’s a super secret recipe… the one of the back of the Jet Puffed marshmallow creme.  Hey, if it ain’t broke… I do shake it up a bit with mix-ins.  This batch had Nuttzo swirled in!

I have to get it out of the house ASAP.  It’s like crack.  I ate fudge “crumbs” as an appetizer for breakfast Saturday morning as was slicing this up to take to my trainers.  My sweet tooth is unstoppable.

Fudge

6. Pumpkin Seed Gouda

Speaking of self-control… I also have none when it comes to cheese.  This Pumpkin Seed Gouda was purchased Saturday.  I have managed NOT to open it yet.  Saving it for Christmas Eve’s cheese board and charcuterie.  So far, so gouda.

Pumpkin Seed Gouda

7. Ninja Cookies

Again with the sweet tooth.  My Ninja Cookies kick your sugar cookies’ ass.

I love cookies.  Did I mention I was PMS-ing?

Ninja Cookies

8. Kitchen Tool Or Sex Toy?

I invented a new game while wrapping presents…

Kitchen Tool or Sex Toy

9. Christmas Booze

There will be 8 of us crammed in my mom’s house for 2 days.  This magnum bottle of sparking rosé from Schramsberg couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

And yes, my festive mood extended beyond a tree to an over-priced poinsetta.  Who am I?!

Sparkling Schramsberg and a poinsetta

10. Christmas Tree

Because I’m now sappy and festive, another shot of our tree.  Which I love so much that I’ve actually remembered to water it!

Christmas Tree 12.21.14

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This had become the most marvelous time of the year!

Are you a list-maker?

Kitchen tool or sex toy?

Filed Under: Baking Tagged With: Christmas, cookies, Lava Hair Studio, MIMM, Schramsberg, seafood, Sizzlefish, Vegas

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Comments

  1. Khushboo says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Yes to lists….all throughout the year! Those ninja cookies are awesome…so bad ass ;)!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM

      I need a list of lists! LOL!

  2. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    December 22, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    So that is the genius behind all your hair dos which I sound like a broken record when I say I’m envious of haha! She can work magic with scissors!

    Now as for that kitchen gadget…um. I wonder what cakes that is supposed to taste.

  3. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    December 22, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    I feel you. I have Swiss Christmas Cookies at home, it’s a pain.

    And that toy – didn’t Broccoli once create a Sex Cake?

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:07 PM

      I think she did!!! If she didn’t, then we should!

      • Lucie@FitSwissChick says

        December 29, 2014 at 6:32 AM

        http://www.kissmybroccoliblog.com/2013/07/23/lets-talk-about-sex-baby/

        • Laura says

          December 29, 2014 at 7:42 PM

          Of course. I do remember that one – I wanted to make it for my mom!

  4. Courtney Violet Bentley says

    December 22, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Ninja cookies haha love it!! I have become a list maker this year and since I am a recycle freak all of my lists are on receipts and random fliers o lord its bad! I have come to setting dates on my phone otherwise my list is on a receipt from two days ago stuffed in my phone card pocket 🙂 have a fun trip and beautiful holiday!! Xo C

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:09 PM

      I hear that! Had to consolidate my phone note lists and my post-its. I was confusing myself for a while!

  5. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Oh wait, I’m still at the pumpkin seed gouda. Holy yum!

  6. Taylor @ LiftingRevolution says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    That’s hilarious, I thought the fudge recipe on the back was just OUR family secret recipe. Every year my mom says she’s making my grandfather’s homemade fudge… which means getting a jar of marshmallow creme and following the recipe. Merry Christmas pretty lady!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:10 PM

      Haha! We have the same chocolate chip cookie recipe method. 😉

  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Lists are the best thing in the world! They make life possible 😉

  8. Cat says

    December 22, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    I’m a chronic list maker, much like Santa I’m checking it twice… har har. That gouda! A serious cheese fest is one of the things I’m looking forward to most for xmas… can’t wait to see my pizza face on boxing day O_O

  9. Kristina says

    December 22, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I have a relationship like that with my hair stylist – back in my spa days, I hired her for her first apprentice position. we became friends, then we no longer worked together – many years later she is the only one I’d trust with my hair (she’s a genius).

    I LOVE how festive you are! um, let’s see, just ONE MORE sunrise until Vegas? xxo! enjoy, Merry Christmas!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      You are the best! And now I’m IN Vegas. 😉

  10. Cassie @ Rural Running Redhead says

    December 22, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I was thisclose to buying those ninja cookie cutters last year! I should’ve done it. And I think Kitchen Tool or Sex Toy sounds like a fun game.

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:13 PM

      You should! I’ve had them for a few years – a worthy purchase!

  11. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    December 22, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Haha…who am I? That’s hilarious! Our perspectives sure change when we meet someone. I’m just gonna be a grinch this year. Last year I found out my boyfriend of 3 yrs had been cheating and this entire year I’ve been injured with 3 stress fractures. I think I’m allowed a chip on my shoulder.

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:14 PM

      Jesus. Come here and I’ll buy you a drink. Or 5.

  12. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    December 22, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    I got those ninja cookie cutouts as a gift a while back and I still haven’t done anything with them! I should though, because those are ass-kicking cookies.

  13. AwesomelyOZ says

    December 22, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Your haircut is super cute!! I love it 🙂 How is that sparkling rose? I’m trying to think of what to drink that night, although homemade Baileys is happening – but something else needs to be here. That gouda cheese looks mad good! I love me some gouda – wonder if my local store has it!? Have a great one Laura!! -Iva

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM

      Thanks! You mean how WAS that sparkling? 😉 It was amazing. As was the gouda!

      How was the homemade Bailey’s? I want to try my hand at that!

      • AwesomelyOZ says

        December 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM

        The homemade Bailey’s is always delicious and much needed 😉

  14. lindsay says

    December 22, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    sex toy and sizzlefish should not be in the same post.. or should they? LOL! jk. love your list

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:16 PM

      Shhhhh… fish are sexy!

  15. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    December 22, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    So much goodness. Imma need those ninja cookie cutters because my best friend and I have an inside joke about ninjas! Those would be perfect! Also, PUMPKIN SEED GOUDA?! WHAT!? Need.

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:17 PM

      That gouda was Gooooooda! 😉

  16. Allie says

    December 22, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    I love cacti! Christmas cacti are so adorable. And ninja cookies are AWESOME! I need to get that cookie cutter, haha!

  17. Heather @ FITaspire says

    December 22, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Lists galore. I have many going on right now with all the change in the air. And I am so incredibly ready for vacation. Please make it be Wednesday already. 🙂

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:18 PM

      Here’s to change! I’m comin’ for you… I hope…

  18. K / Pure & Complex says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    I’m so loving this post. I am loving that fudge and the Tweet season is such a cool idea. I wish I was there. Wonderful

  19. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Tweets the season sounds so cool. I need to find that pumpkin gouda before I go back to being a better eater next week!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:19 PM

      It was really good! Everything in moderation! 🙂

  20. GiGi Eats says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    All kitchen tools are sex toys if you use them properly.

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:19 PM

      I can’t argue that.

  21. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    December 22, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Ha! Definitely raising my hand here for the type A personality…Guilty. And those ninja cookies do indeed kick ass. Love ’em! Happy Holidays to ya!

  22. Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says

    December 23, 2014 at 3:25 AM

    You are so sickeningly sappy – who are you? 😉 😉 I’m making a big batch of brownies on Christmas day and I will likely eat most of them myself. ‘Tis the season!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:20 PM

      I know, I know… 😛

      How were those brownies?

  23. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    December 23, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    You look beautiful!!!

    I make lists & lose them or forget them or even forget they are on my phone! 🙂

    I SEE COOKIES!!!!!!!!! LOVE!

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:21 PM

      Thank you so much! There were cookies in excess… oy! 🙂

  24. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    December 23, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I love fudge and believe it to be a totally acceptable dinner. Yummy and yes your sugar cookies are kick ass. Apparently I am all about the food too.

  25. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    December 27, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Lists are beautiful, beautiful things. As is that cheese. Need any help eating it, or am I too late?

    • Laura says

      December 28, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      It was demolished… but if you come to ATL I have a solid list of cheeses to show you.

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