Tuesday Turn About #335 New Year Prep
Tuesday Turn About #335 New Year Prep: The new year is just a couple days away (or less!), and we’ve got some great prep tips and decor inspiration to help you get ready!
TUESDAY TURN ABOUT #335 NEW YEAR PREP
At the last party, we celebrated Christmas!
Welcome to the last party of 2025!
Did you have a blessed Christmas?
Are you ready to get the new year started?
The party is back after a week-long break, and we have some yummy recipes for your New Year’s celebration, some great tips for winter decor, and more!
So let’s get this party started!
Abode Adventures
How was your Christmas celebration?
We had 30 adults and 12 children at ours! WHEW! With the rain pouring here in So Cal, that meant that EVERYONE was inside!
It went off without a hitch, and we were surprised at how easy the day progressed. The kids got along great and we all had wonderful time!
The rain continues…
The rain subsided by this past Saturday.
Unfortunately, my trailer is still leaking. This time, it wasn’t as bad.
But, the rain is returning on Wednesday, so I’m being a bit more proactive, as there are 5 days of rain in the forecast, a break for one day, and then it starts again! (We’re struggling a bit trying to find out where the leak is coming from… in my trailer, not the sky!)
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My Wee Finds
Here are some items I received as gifts that you might enjoy as well:
- Sterling Silver Snowflake Earrings (I received these TWICE! Did anyone else have issues with Amazon neglecting to remove purchased items from their wish list? This happened several times in our family!)
- Folding Cell Phone Stand (My kids have a hard time hearing me when I set my phone on the speaker end. This phone stand eliminates that issue, and it’s easy to move around.)
- Flannel Hanging Earring Organizer (The only jewelry I wear are earrings. So this organizer is a must, especially since I received three new pairs of earrings this Christmas/Birthday.)
- Speaking of earrings… these Swarovski Una Angelic stud earrings were a fave of mine from my son and daughter-in-love. Aren’t they gorgeous?!
Weekly Household Tip
If you are getting ready to put your Christmas decor away, don’t forget to use the ToteScan app! It’s a real game-changer!
Weekly Blogging Tip
My son, who works in the digital marketing field, sent me this article a couple months ago on SEO in the ‘black box era’. It’s worth the read.
Now, let’s get to the party!
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I’m finishing up this post after my 6 hour shift at Hobby Lobby today. I open tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9am… and Christmas goes on sale at 80% off!
Hope my customer aren’t too disappointed with how little we have left (though the garland section is still VERY full!) I’m betting we have 100 customers at the door first thing!
Looking forward to more winter posts, DIYs, organizing and new recipes at this week’s party!
Happy New Year (early)!
There’s nothing more unsettling than having a leak and not being able to find its source to correct. I hope you can, Julie. And it sounds as though your family Christmas was sepcatularly chaotic!
Thank you for the party, and Happy New Year to you, Julie!
Julie,
Unfortunately, we had to postpone our Christmas Eve celebration because my son Jim, DIL Danielle and the twins were all sick…
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Deb
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Your Christmas celebration sounds lovely, Julie! There’s no better gift than being with those you love most! Praying that the rain subsides for you and all of California and that the leaking is minimal! Thanks for the great tips this week, too! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
there is something quite lovely (or loving?) about crowding 30 folks together and yet still a good time is had. Blessed, I call it! Thanks for hosting, and now on to that leak…PS I know how that can be.
Hi Julie! I’m so glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your family! Sure hope you get the leak figured out soon! Thanks for hosting and sharing our Winter decor ideas post! Happy New Year to you and yours!
I can’t believe that 2025 is over! I am so happy that you had a wonderful Christmas. I hope your New Year is just as wonderful!
SO glad you had a lovely holiday Julie! Thanks for sharing your gifts – those Swarovski earrings are stunners!! And thanks too for featuring my winter flower arrangement. That’s so kind of you. Here’s to a happy – and dry – New Year’s! Good luck, and thanks again!
Thanks, Barbara! I hope you have a wonderful year, as well! Hugs!
Julie those leaks are sometimes hard to find…I hope you are able to locate the problem. I love Hobby Lobby but I can never leave there empty handed, I can’t imagine working there, I would probably never get a full paycheck. LOL Happy New Year, Hugs
So funny… I started working at HL when I moved into the trailer. No room for more decor than I already have (and am not using at the moment!). However, I do spend a bit on the grands, for sure!
Thanks for featuring our kitchen gadget round-up! Happy New Year!
You are so welcome, Heidi!