Comments on: My 2019 Holiday Fun List https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/ Writer, Author, Speaker Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:37:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Shaylee Packer https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-154955 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:37:30 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-154955 You mentioned taking your children to a Christmas cirque show. I never thought about doing that before, but I think my children would have a fun time with that as well. I will have to look into it, and see if there are any cirque shows near us this Christmas time.

]]> By: Laura Vanderkam https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96681 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:01:42 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96681 In reply to LD.

@LD – I had not considered lasagna, but you are correct that just about everyone likes it. I’m currently leaning toward a tenderloin, but we shall see!

]]> By: LD https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96663 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:40:58 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96663 Am I the only weirdo who thinks lasagna is an amazing Christmas dinner? You can prep it ahead and just bake it day of, and serve with salad, green beans, bread, etc. It’s usually a crowd-pleaser, too. Long live carbs! 🙂

]]> By: Laura Vanderkam https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96566 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:03:06 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96566 In reply to Sarah K.

@Sarah K – this is great! So glad it’s changing your Sunday nights!

]]> By: Sarah K https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96524 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 20:49:35 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96524 I always love your seasonal fun lists!
On an unrelated note, I just want to mention that something on your podcast about making Sundays more fun has really changed my weekends. I think it was your or Sarah’s idea to plan something fun on Sunday nights? It really makes the weekend feel longer and makes Sunday night not such a drag. Last week my husband and I planned dinner out on Sunday, and today we went to a concert. It has made me look forward all weekend to the “highlight” on Sunday. So, thanks so much for that tip!

]]> By: Byrd https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96461 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 14:33:25 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96461 In reply to omdg.

Leg of lamb is our Christmas tradition!! With parslied potatoes, peas and carrots. It’s actually a super easy dinner but feels and looks festive.

]]> By: Betsy https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96366 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 01:47:24 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96366 It’s so interesting how people’s assumptions of holiday menus can differ. I’d never think of ham for Christmas—my family always had roast turkey (again) or chicken for Christmas and ham every Easter. Recently I’ve been making rib roast for Christmas dinner (a la the roast beast from The Grinch!) and it’s delicious. I recommend this recipe very highly. https://www.wegmans.com/meals-recipes/meals/main-course/garlic-studded-rib-roast.html

Enjoy your Christmas activities!

]]> By: Laura Vanderkam https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96294 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 19:01:06 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96294 In reply to ZM.

@ZM – I guess Australian Christmases are a bit more warm weather-oriented!

]]> By: ZM https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96189 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 09:24:50 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96189 My Australian holiday list includes :
1. An outdoor Christmas movie
2. Breakfast picnic & an early play at the park
3. Baking Belgium biscuits
4. The all-in competitive friends & family gingerbread house decorating day (which involves 20+ people and an enormous amount of sugar)
5. Going for a walk around the city to see the Christmas lights trail

Plus we have all the end of the school year Christmas concerts, carols & class parties….

My goal for gifts this year is to buy local from neighbourhood shops as much as possible and minimise on-line shopping.

]]> By: Gillian https://lauravanderkam.com/2019/11/my-2019-holiday-fun-list/#comment-96146 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:39:24 +0000 https://lauravanderkam.com/?p=17420#comment-96146 We have this whole beef tenderloin every year. It is so delicious, makes the house smell amazing for 24 hours and any leftovers make the best steak sandwiches.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herb-and-spice-roasted-beef-tenderloin-with-red-wine-shallot-sauce-2998

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