Category Archives: Holiday Parties

Well, Somebody saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus…

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope you all had a harmoniously happy holidays! Yours truly had a lovely time eating, drinking and being merry. Of course, nothing fits any more, but that’s okay. January sales are right around the corner! … Continue reading →

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Rudolph, Not the Only Red-Nosed Reindeer

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Less than two weeks til Christmas – are you ready? I’m not. I thought I would be, I tried to be, but well, I got ambushed by Santa and his reindeer. And boy howdy, what … Continue reading →

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Holiday Advice for the Seasonally Addled

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your seasonal plans are going along just spiffily. I’ve got letters from a couple of women who could use a little help making their Christmases a little brighter. Let’s get right to free advice … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Office Party!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I wonder if your workday Wednesday will be as fun as mine. You see, we’ll be having the office Christmas party and even though the event isn’t supposed to kick off til quitting time, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Who Do I Want for Christmas?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! The season’s coming up fast, isn’t it? I spent my weekend making lists – what to get the girls and the bosses at work, my family (now don’t get me started on that one – … Continue reading →

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Oh Where, Oh Where, Should the Mistletoe Go?

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Just get through one holiday and onto the next. I will admit, I love Christmas and parties, therefore I love Christmas parties. And mistletoe, I like mistletoe. So it should come as no surprise to … Continue reading →

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Girdle Overload!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I’m telling you, I’m as stuffed as last week’s turkey. Oh, the heartbreak! There I was, trying to get into last week’s dress with this week’s figure. Lo and behold, the danged thing must have … Continue reading →

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The Childrens Hour, Thanksgiving Style

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How was your Thanksgiving? Yes, mine was too. Far too much food, at least one drunk uncle and so much unsolicited advice that I’m set to avoid my family for at least another full year! … Continue reading →

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What I’m Bringing to the Holiday Table….

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is almost upon us? And yes, another time for families to gather around and share their goodwill and love, sigh. Also, for lucky me, the gamut of relatives asking me … Continue reading →

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When the Boss Cat’s Away….

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls, workday Wednesday is already here! And what a doozy it is. You see, all kinds of mayhem happened while the boss took a little vacation out of town. Not that we don’t get up to … Continue reading →

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