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Austin 360.com put together this great list of all the Holiday specials this holiday.
Here is the link if that is easier for you!

Christmas goes to the dogs

How do you like your canine friends — saving the holiday or named after it? If you prefer them animated, you’ll have to wait (the Grinch’s twig-clad dog-deer and Snoopy come later) but our list kicks off with a duo of Roveriffic new holiday movies premiering Nov. 29:

“The Dog Who Saved Christmas,” 7 p.m., ABC Family: It’s kind of like “Home Alone,” except Mario Lopez is Kevin and Kevin is a Labrador named Zeus.

“A Dog Named Christmas,” 8 p.m., CBS: Greg Kincaid’s book comes to life when a developmentally challenged farm boy persuades his rural community to join a shelter’s dog adoption program.

Christmas is for kids

“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Nov. 30, 7 p.m., ABC: The original, Jim Carrey-free classic. (Also Dec. 23, 7 p.m., ABC)

“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Dec. 1, 7 p.m., ABC: Yes, Linus, they still make wooden Christmas trees. (Also Dec. 8, 7 p.m., ABC)

“The Year Without a Santa Claus,” Dec. 1, 6 p.m., ABC Family: Are you team Heat Miser or team Snow Miser? (Also Dec. 8, 7 p.m., ABC Family)

“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Dec. 2, 7 p.m., CBS: Look, kids! It’s those misfit toys from the Verizon commercials! (Also Dec. 12, 7 p.m., CBS)

“Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” Dec. 7, 7 p.m., ABC: Burgermeister Meisterburger stars in Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus origin story.

“Frosty the Snowman,” Dec. 18, 7 p.m., CBS: He always said he’d be back again someday.

Family classics

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Nov. 30, 7 p.m., AMC: An incinerated Christmas tree, an exploding sewer and a modern-day holiday classic.

“A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3, 7 p.m., TCM: 1938’s Jim Carrey-free classic.

“Home Alone,” Dec. 4, 6 p.m., ABC Family: Celebrate the holidays with a white-hot doorknob and a paint can to the forehead.

“White Christmas,” Dec. 5, 7 p.m., AMC: Bing Crosby! Danny Kaye! Irving Berlin!

“It’s A Wonderful Life,” Dec. 12, 7 p.m., NBC: Pottersville looks like a fun place to visit, but you wouldn’t want to live there. (Also Dec. 24, 7 p.m., NBC)

“Christmas in Connecticut,” Dec. 17, 7 p.m., TCM: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan and Sydney Greenstreet star in this screwball holiday comedy.

Shiny and new

“Prep and Landing,” Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., ABC: An elite elf force — think of them as “red and green ops” — readies houses for Santa’s visit in this computer-animated Disney special.

“Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle,” Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Hallmark: Doris Roberts and a Christmas pageant help a widower find new love.

“Yes, Virginia,” Dec. 11, 7 p.m. CBS: Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Love Hewitt star in this computer-animated retelling.

“Christmas in Canaan,” Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Hallmark: Billy Ray Cyrus tries to raise three kids during the civil rights movement in this adaptation of a Kenny Rogers book.

“ATHF Xmas,” Dec. 13, 10:45 p.m., Adult Swim: The Aqua Teen Hunger Force gang appear in a possible tie-in to their just-released Christmas CD.

“The Christmas Hope,” Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Lifetime: A 9-year-old orphan draws a troubled couple closer together.

“Saturday Night Live Christmas 2009,” Dec. 17, 7 p.m., NBC: 30 Rockin’ around the Christmas tree.

“The Three Gifts,” Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Hallmark: Dean Cain, Mimi Kennedy and more holiday orphans.

Marathons — the gifts that keep on giving

“A Christmas Story,” 24 hours beginning Dec. 24 at 7 p.m, TBS: Admit it … you want an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle, too.

“Dirty Dancing,” 12 hours beginning Dec. 25 at 11 a.m., TV Guide Network: Huh?

“Holmes for the Holidays,” six Sherlock Holmes classics beginning Dec. 25 at 7 p.m., TCM: Maybe the legendary detective will solve the mystery of what this could possibly have to do with Christmas.

Silver bells

“Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” Dec. 2, 7 p.m., NBC: Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi host this holiday celebration featuring musical numbers by Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, the Roots, Shakira and the Radio City Rockettes.

“Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special,” Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Fox: Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook join the country crooner in this musical comedy variety special.

“Holiday Celebration on Ice,” Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Hallmark: What would Brian Boitano do? Star in this ice spectacular with REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield.

“Michael McDonald: This Christmas; A Soundstage Special Event,” Dec. 10, 8 p.m., PBS: Yuletide favorites and signature hits and a soulful, throaty baritone!

“Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Dec. 14, 7 p.m., ABC: The “Dreamgirls” star heads back to her childhood Chicago home in her first Christmas special.

“Christmas in Washington,” Dec. 20, 7 p.m., TNT: Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond and Sugarland are among this program’s holiday song stylists.

“A Home for the Holidays with Faith Hill,” Dec. 23, 7 p.m., CBS: Jamie Foxx, Melissa Etheridge, Tim McGraw and other celebrities extol the joys of adoption in this 10th annual special.

“Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade,” Dec. 25, 10 a.m., ABC: Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato (ask your kids) and other Disney stars perform holiday favorites from the Magic Kingdom.

Lumps of coal

“The Polar Express,” Dec. 3, 5 p.m., ABC Family: Those cold expressionless faces; those glassy, soulless eyes. And that’s just me after seeing this creepy film in Imax. (Repeats at 7:30 p.m.)

“12 Men of Christmas,” Dec. 5, 8 p.m., Lifetime: Hey, Kristen Chenoweth … Christmas is about advent calendars, not hunky, nudie calendars.

“Jack Frost,” Dec. 7, 9 p.m., ABC Family: Michael Keaton dies in a car wreck and is resurrected as his son’s snowman. There must have been some tragic in that old, silk hat they found.

“Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe,” Dec. 13, 7 p.m., ABC Family: Jenny McCarthy must decide whether or not to take the sleigh reins of the family business from her daddy, Saint Nick. Usually when a movie with Paul Sorvino talks about the “family business,” it isn’t Santa Clausin’.

“Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live,” Dec. 15, 8 p.m., Fox: The “Hell’s Kitchen” chef will help you prepare a three-course holiday meal. He swears.

“Miracle on 34th Street,” Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m., ABC Family: Forget about red and green; this dour 1994 remake will make you feel blue, blue, blue.

Shane, my office Bud sent this to me for a M-DAY LOL..
I think ‘Freddie/Queen’ would  dig it… Gotten a LOL…
Thought I would share..

MY FAV.. ANIMAL.. HE ROCKS!!!

*Once the Shopping Chaos has died down…things have been wrapped..and it comes time to the ‘BIG UNVEIL’..
HUEY CAN HELP!!(He helped me over the weekend for my B-Day)…

*Today, I’m trying to unwind after the past couple of days of ‘Holiday Shopping’, plus try to get my ‘Sizzling Credit Card’ a chance to ‘Cool Down’… My niece sent her ‘Christmas List’ the day after Turkey Day, I had been asking for it for the past 2 weeks. Of course there were things on there, that would be a challenge to find once ‘Holiday Shopping  Season’ Kicked it… But Ted and I went all over the place & found what we needed.. I don’t want to say what it is, in case she reads this. Want it to be a surprise…but we did end up finding it at Wally World in Round Rock… I found something else inside… OMG.. MY FAV..

…Whenever I go to Barton Creek Mall
I have to get a pretzel.. not a mall outing
without ‘AA’… But if  I lived in Round Rock,
then a trip to Wally World wouldn’t be complete
without a ‘Pretzel’.. Why Can’t ‘Wally World’
off 290 in South Austin get an ‘AA’…
Think we should petition for one…
“SOFT BAKED PRETZELS” ROCK!!

*Turkey Day Weekend is going Great so far… Check out
‘Christmas Carole 3D (Jim Carrey)’ /Thumbs up on the 3D.
Enjoyed a yummy meal of Turkey Day Pizza &
My Homemade Cranberry Sauce..

..They surprisingly  go very well together..
Yestery, on Black Friday before I made my
credit card sizzle… I was in Sunset Valley
meeting lots of Big Hearted Peeps who
gave to JB & Sandy’s Bike’s for Kids…
All ages pitched in to help put
smiles on Kids faces in Central Texas…

Check out the next place to donate…
Or you can always donate online too..

*Stuffed or Not.. Huey prefers Stuffed!!
Whether you are celebrating w/ Turkey,
ham….or pizza!!? w/  Cranberry Sauce… Enjoy the time
you have w/ Family, Friends or just spending
time w/ you! Make it a moment you can Remember
and ‘Smile’ about!! 

MAY YOUR THANKS GIVING HOLIDAY ROCK!
&MAY YOUR SHOPPING JOURNEYS TAKE
YOU TO GREAT DEALS!!

*Click here to help so  noone
is ‘Hungry for the Holidays’..
or  even better  ’NEVER HUNGRY’!!

For the Turkey Day Holiday???

*Butterball recommends the ‘Open Pan Method’
-How to Carve

Ways to connect w/ ‘Butter Ball’…
-1-800-BUTTERBALL
-Turkey Text: Text the word ‘Turkey’ to 36888
www.facebook.com/butterball
www.twitter.com/butterball

*Once Cooking.. Eating & Clean Up is done…
You can ‘BURN CALORIES’ w/ Shopping..
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GAME PLAN…
* Here’s 9 Tips to help you ‘ Out Last &
Walk !way’ ( or Run depending on who is chasing you down for the
last ’WANTED ITEM’)  Victorious on ‘THE GREAT HOLIDAY BUYS!!’

*Rumor about Apple Black Friday Deals?
*Not an Early Bird.. Blackfriday.com
also lists Earlybird specials online so
you don’t have to get up early to fight
lines..Check it out!!

*Or After the Macy’s Parade, you can check out
Big Deals on QVC!! ..This was one of My Mom’s Favorite ways
to shop..Shopping while chilling on the couch…
Makes for a way less ‘Stressful Turkey Holiday’..
Just make sure you have the Speed Dial READY!!

*Heads up ‘E-Readers’  Sold out most places!!!

*I’m  not a Turkey Fan….
So I’m planning on celebrating ‘Happy Pizza Day’
 or ‘Mac ‘n Cheese’  or ‘Pasta Day’ w/ Ted & Huey!!!

…Give ya more energy for Shopping
the next day…

*Don’t forget to drop by & say hey to me
while you’re out shopping:
Friday 11/27-12p-2p: Sunset Valley Homested
Off W 290 & Brodie (In front of the  Pet Smart, &  Babies ’R US)
 Taking Donations for Jb & Sandy’s Bikes for Kids!!
for Bikes for Kids!

… One of my Favorite things on ‘Turkey Day’
The  83rd Macy’s Day Parade..
This Year 3 New Balloons will Debut
*Sailor Mickey, Ronald McDonald, Spiderman and
the Pillsbury Doughboy…
*PLUS FIRST NEW SANTA’s SLEIGH IN 40 YEARS!!!

…BTW : I may not do Turkey..
But I love Cranberry Sauce & instead
 of whipping out the can opener for
a Slice of Cranberry Fun..Thought
I would try to  make my First
Cranberry Sauce…It actually
turned out pretty yummy…
(Even it it doesn’t look it.. LOL)

*It’s Very Sweet & Very Easy to make
My favorite kind of Recipes..

-12 oz Fresh Cranberries
-1/2 cup of Pineapple (I used frozen, canned ..fresh..)
-1 cup of Water
-1 cup of Sugar

..Here’s my Kicker.
-1/4 tsp Cherry Extract
-Couple Good Squeezes of Honey

-Wash the cranberries… Heat the Sugar & water  & cherry extract
to boiling…Boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally…add cranberries &
boil for about 5 minutes or until it looks like the cranberries have
‘POPPED’ (you’ll hear them..pretty cool)… Take off heat & add the
pineapple & a few healthy ‘Squirts’ or ‘Spoonfuls’ of Honey to the
mixture..Mix it all up.. Then pop it into a container that has a lid..
Stick in the Frig at least 3 hours…but overnight it best!! 
*It’s pretty sweet & the cherry is actually surprisingly tasty w/ the
Cranberry…Takes a bit of the bitterness away to make it a bit smoother…
but doesn’t take away from the whole Cranberry Sauce Flavor..

ENJOY! HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE TURKEY OR
NON-TURKEY DAY HOLIDAY!!!

Tips for Quicker Airport Travel!!!

(Say cheese Daddy)

…How old Am I? Of course a woman doesn’t
like to tell her age… but I’m a sport if you are??

*Lithium is Approved by the FDA (WWWEEEE)

*ABC Kicks off MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (GO DA BEARS)

*NEW YORK has it’s FIRST MARATHON (Still not a Runner)

**Floppy Disc was invented (Man I sound like a Dinosaur huh)

 *Music World loses Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin to Drugs!! (Airguitars & Hairbrushes Always Ready)

*A Big Song from this year:

*This is the year I was born..


SSSHH... OUR LITTLE SECRET!!