Tag Archives: christmas

10 Greatest Holiday Movie Moments

Posted on December 20, 2013 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I get sentimental every year Linus uses his blanket as a tree skirt for Charlie Brown’s sad sad tree, I’m on the edge of my seat when Frosty gets stuck inside the hot green house in Frosty the Snowman and … Continue reading →

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Gift-Snooping Naughtiness

Posted on December 16, 2013 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

By this time of year Santa’s checked his list at least twice, so this leaves us all about a week to cram in as much naughty as possible while the man with all the toys is distracted by elf antics … Continue reading →

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How to Let Yourself Go During the Holidays

Posted on November 18, 2013 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

‘Tis the season for guilt. From too-many-drumsticks guilt to you-have-a-present-for-me-and-I-don’t-have-a-present-for-you guilt, we all indulge in some good old fashioned self-shaming during the holidays. From the moment the school supplies go on clearance to make way for the Iron Man costumes, … Continue reading →

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Last Meal – Happy 12/21/12

Posted on December 21, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

One of my favorite ways to get to know someone new is to ask them what they’d request for their death row meal (I’m sinister like that). More astonishing than the range of answers I’ve received – anything from mom’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

Just like you know it’s officially Halloween when evergreen wreaths and glitzy ornaments replace grills and acrylic tableware on store shelves, you know it’s officially Thanksgiving when Bing and Nat replace Justin and Taylor. It’s been “the most wonderful time … Continue reading →

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White Elephant

Posted on November 29, 2011 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

As you can infer by the title of my blog, I’m fascinated by the concept of the white elephant. Once upon a time it referred to possessions too valuable to part with, but also too burdensome for their worth (as … Continue reading →

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