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Favorite Chanukah and Holiday Songs

Posted on December 16, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

The other day, I shared some new to us Chanukah music from The Mama Doni Band. It’s funny, festive, and great for the entire family. As much as I adore music for my family, I still love songs that speak to me as an adult. Three years ago, I actually wrote about my favorite Chanukah song. The song still holds up in my top billing. It is called Hanukkah Blessings by Barenaked Ladies. The other day, I actually found a video of the song and wanted to share.

As I said in the past, it gives me chills because of the power of the lyrics, the message, and the entire package.

Of course, a new music video out from the Maccabeats for Chanukah is fantastic. The imagery is simply stunning. They really do a magical job creating the feel of celebrating the Festival of Lights. Watch below and look for a special guest spot from Mayim Bialik. You may recall her playing Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory. She was also also Blossom when I was growing up and playing young Bette Midler in the movie Beaches. Check out this new Maccabeats song here:

So my question to you this week:

What is your favorite Chanukah or other holiday song and/or video?

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #182

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Today’s My Day

Posted on December 9, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

I sit here typing this out just hours before my birthday. When you read this, I will officially be another year older. In recent years, I have grown to just hope for a quiet day where we do not have a blizzard or need to head to the emergency room. Yes, as a December birthday girl stuck in snow country, both of these events have happened and I can blame Mother Nature for both.

So what are my plans for today? I have none! When everyone has asked me what I want to do on my birthday, the reality is that it will not happen.

Yes, I would love to plan our canceled trip and walk down Main Street USA for my birthday, but it is not going to happen right now. Instead, last night I was able to see my smiles on the boys faces as they were surprised with a trip to see Disney on Ice. Here’s a view of the finale of the show that we saw:

It may not have been Walt Disney World, but it was a magical time. Thanks to our video camera, I will be able to share more over time.

So my question to you this week:

If money and other factors were not an issue, where would you love to spend your birthday?

BTW – Don’t forget to enter my Mama Doni Band giveaway for a copy of Chanukah Fever.
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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #181

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Muppets Mania

Posted on December 2, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

I am a child of the 80’s and grew up sitting down with my family to watch The Muppet Show. I adored Miss Piggy and have written about it before. It should not be a shock that my boys love to watch old episodes from our The Muppet Show Season 1 DVD set. What may be a surprise is that we have not had a chance to see The Muppets that came out last Wednesday. I know, I know – tsk, tsk, tsk!

We were going to see it on Sunday, but a migraine had other plans for our family. We are hoping to see it this weekend. Of course, we are still in Muppets spirit here. Check out my two Muppets.

Why yes, Chanukah has come early and the boys have Muppets hats, Muppets shirts, and of course Muppets pajamas. NHL appears to really like Animal. I think it’s because Animal plays the drums and he’s in band learning that. Not too sure why JSL like Kermit, but he’s cute asking for Miss Piggy things as well.

My question to you is inspired by my long time love of all things Muppets:

Have you seem The Muppets yet? Would love to know what you think. Oh and while we are at it, who is your favorite character from The Muppet Show?

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #180

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Mugs That Make Me Smile

Posted on November 25, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Reality check. Thanksgiving is over and the cold winter is starting to really kick in here in New York. Some days something simple like a fun mug makes me smile early in the morning when it is so cold that I don’t want to come out from under the covers. Sure, a warm cup of coffee is great, but something extra special helps to make it even better.

I have had teacher mugs, Disney World mugs, Eeyore mugs, and many others over the years. Still, a new one that I just received has made toasty beverages like coffee, hot apple cider, and hot chocolate even better. Here it it:

Figment just makes me smile and reminds me of the first time that I went to Epcot at Walt Disney World. I absolutely fell in love with the Journey Into Imagination thanks to Dreamfinder and Figment.

So my question to you this week is inspired by my Figment mug:

What is your favorite mug that you own, or ever owned, and why?

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #179

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Thanksgiving Celebrations at School

Posted on November 18, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

Holiday celebrations at school change from year to year. Thanksgiving seems to be a holiday that most classrooms at the elementary school level participate in one way or another.

In kindergarten, my son’s teacher asked people to send in an item that is special and represents our family. We brain stormed. In the end, my little pilgrim wanted us to send in Matzoh Balls.

In first grade, NHL’s teacher wanted to keep things simple. Everyone brought in things to share in a small afternoon party where they gave thanks.

For second grade at the old school, the second and third grade classes had a large feast together. It was filled with amazing smells and foods.

This year, NHL’s teacher has a huge Thanksgiving meal for the entire family to go to. They are learning about this part of history in Social Studies. I can not wait to see what we have next week.

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So to combine this with Aloha Friday my question for the week is:

What did you do in school for Thanksgiving, or what do your children do?

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Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #178