tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post1059140220271608126..comments2023-10-31T11:44:09.357-04:00Comments on Life through Bifocals: Weekend Review: 13 Days Until Christmas.LynnMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-68533085771739432592011-12-15T14:46:30.162-05:002011-12-15T14:46:30.162-05:00These are all great suggestions, and things I am g...These are all great suggestions, and things I am going to keep in mind. I especially like the idea of keeping something in my hand like a cup of coffee. I'm terrible about nibbling at parties, so I'm going to try this and keep my paws off treats! Thanks for sharing! :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-61441921024962983502011-12-13T00:26:48.792-05:002011-12-13T00:26:48.792-05:00All great advice; I know when I went through a wei...All great advice; I know when I went through a weight loss clinic a few years back (slow learner, had to go through it two times and then still managed to gain the weight back LOL) they said the same thing to eat something before a gathering (preferably protein) and to bring something to share that was healthy that you could eat. <br /><br />Not doing much for the holidays but what I'm doing is coming along pretty good. My biggest worry is the last minute cooking I have to do (okay hubby has to do) 12/23 and 12/24 for things I promised for son (rum cake, his favorite pasta salad, meal for community group Christmas gathering). Most of that can't be made ahead. So it will be challenging to get it all done, but we will!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-51676603355763760082011-12-12T21:48:52.074-05:002011-12-12T21:48:52.074-05:00I'm not paniced. Almost done shopping. Baking ...I'm not paniced. Almost done shopping. Baking will happen the week of the 19th. Decorating is not done but I've made a big dent in it. Tomorrow I will do cards and gifts for out of town. Those are great suggestions for the party scene. We only have one dinner party at a restaurant.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-72490407213689792822011-12-12T16:13:55.675-05:002011-12-12T16:13:55.675-05:00Great advice! I used to get absolutely tired of ea...Great advice! I used to get absolutely tired of eating those rich party foods by the time Christmas arrived. I'm glad most of my partying days are behind me. Only 2 to attend this year.Kathyhttp://www.edshunnybunny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-5842437449736700562011-12-12T13:12:14.594-05:002011-12-12T13:12:14.594-05:00Good strategy to survive the holidays and have no ...Good strategy to survive the holidays and have no regrets. Thanks.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722030738977332998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-63735513853177415132011-12-12T08:32:57.070-05:002011-12-12T08:32:57.070-05:00Excellent advice. It IS possible to get through t...Excellent advice. It IS possible to get through the holiday season without packing on the pounds. ;-)Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-30384869483158718422011-12-12T07:26:45.163-05:002011-12-12T07:26:45.163-05:00I personally enjoy the parties where the food is i...I personally enjoy the parties where the food is in the dining room...that is not where most tend to hang out. When its in the kitchen its harder to avoid. We were at a party Friday night and so busy talking we pretty much missed the food. Some friends came home with us afterwards and I ended up fixing a snack for everyone. I have the most trouble reisisting snacking as I'm baking : )Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276648828628465771.post-53272929207717103152011-12-12T06:41:53.780-05:002011-12-12T06:41:53.780-05:00Great advice Lynn Marie. I have a hard time keepi...Great advice Lynn Marie. I have a hard time keeping away from the chocolate so I will try a few of your suggestions. Thanks!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061237531468065806noreply@blogger.com