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Leftovers
I can be a bit of a pack rat. I admit it. But recently I’ve tried to de-clutter my life. Throwing out things “I might find something to do with one day,” or clothes “I might wear to something,” or a craft “I might pick up.” Among those, old Christmas cards. I mean how adorable are these? Just from 2011, from friends and family, memories, kind words and well-wishes. How can I just toss those? But on the flip side, how do I just keep them in shoe boxes collecting dust? Thanks to a Twitter friend, I’ve found some ideas.
If you’re like me and can’t stomach tosses the glittery pictures and cards, take a look at this article on Squidoo.
Their ideas:
-Upcycled Card Crafts
-Make Miniature Gift Boxes
-Fold an Origami Gift Box
-Make a Magnetic Clip
-Make a Poetry Tag
-Make a Christmas Coil Spring Garland
-Make Accordion Balls
-Cut Out Greeting Banners
-Design Handmade Placemats
Christmas Memories
It was truly a happy Christmas. I feel more and more blessed each day by the people I’m surrounded with and the opportunities I have. Mostly, with my family and friends. Thankfully this Christmas was filled with them all.
My wonderful parents, two little sisters, a couple of cats and three dogs… the Burdine home was filled with fun.
From reading letters from “Santa” with my family…
To dad opening his ‘gifts…’ haha
Fun with sisters…
And of course animals at the Burdine household forever entertaining…
I even got to see old friends at Peyton’s bridal shower… Danielle…
Watch Peyton open presents…she’s getting married in May!!
and back to work…dressing up at work in ugly Christmas Sweaters and panda hats, to adorning my coworkers with silly hats on air…
A great Christmas was had by all 
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas all! Although I have to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (tis the life), I still wanted to wish everyone a Happy Christmas!
I was fortunate enough to go home to Kingsport, Tennessee to have an early Christmas with my family Thursday and Friday. Jarhead (above) even dressed up for the day! Now, back at work and celebrating with my work friends.
I came across these great Christmas videos that are trending now — enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Puppy Christmas:
Christmas Carol Flash Mob:
Home:
And my favorite Christmas song!
Shop for Good!
Kentucky friends! This Christmas, head to the Lexington Humane to do your Christmas shopping! Yes they have oodles of adorable puppies, kitties, big dogs, little dogs, cats, bunnies etc… But they also have a special Holiday Shop with toys and presents galore! And not just for your four-legged friend, the shop is filled with cute little outfits for children, deco for the home, and tons of other great gifts. Best part? Everything there benefits the Humane Society!
Can’t make it to LHS? Shop online here!
Merry Christmas!
…From the Burdine family! Even if you didn’t get one of these babies in the mail, we still wish you a very, Merry Christmas!
And, Merry Christmas from Louis V!
I even hung his stocking up!
Salvation Army
I had a blast today ringing the bell for the Salvation Army today at the Fayette Mall! I got to meet so many great people, and help collect money for a fantastic cause!
Didn’t make it out to ring my bell? Donate to the Salvation Army here!
Love Midway!
I had the honor of lighting the Midway Christmas Tree in beautiful downtown Midway.
Thank you to Mayor Bozart and everyone else for being SO welcoming! They event treated me to a delicious dinner at Tavern 815 afterwards! If you’ve never been to Midway, Ky, put this quaint, adorable town on your must-see list. The people are so wonderful! Downtown is charming and the food can rival with some of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! Visit Meet Me In Midway for more info! And like their Facebook page!
Ring My Bell!
Come out tomorrow and help me raise money for the Lexington chapter of the Salvation Army! ‘Tis the season to do some good…and I’d love to help you feel all cheery by giving to a great cause.
Stop by the Fayette Mall anytime tomorrow, Friday, December 16th from 4 until 5pm as I’ll be the ‘celebrity’ bell ringer for the Salvation Army! And don’t forget to bring some cash…
Feel Good Friday – Be Someone’s Angel
It’s that time of year—your heart is open for giving and you’re looking for the right place to donate your hard-earned money. There are SO many places to do so, but this Friday I’d like to make a couple of recommendations; be an angel!
There are two ways to be an angel:
1. You can purchase a ‘Food Angel’ from any Kroger. All you have to do is pick up one of these angels, and $25 will be added to your grocery bill. Your money will feed a family in our community. Details:
Holiday Food Drive) This year LEX18, Kroger, and The Salvation Army are making it more convenient than ever to help families in need throughout our viewing area (Fayette, Boyle, Clark, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Powell, Rowan, Scott, Woodford) have a warm meal this holiday. Beginning Thursday, November 24th through Christmas Eve, when you pick up a Food Angel from The Salvation Army Angel Tree at any participating Kroger, a tax deductible donation of $25 will be added to your grocery bill which will be used to feed a needy family. When you donate at your neighborhood Kroger, that money will stay in your community.
Fayette County
o 704 Euclid Ave
o 4101 Tates Creek
o 150 W Lowry Lane
o 1650 Bryan Station Rd
o 1808 Alexandria Drive
o 3650 Boston Road
o 344 Romany Road
o 4750 Hartland Pkwy
o 1060 Chinoe Road
o 1600 Leestown Road
o 3101 Richmond Road
o 3175 Beaumont Circle
Woodford County
o 525 Marsailles Road
Franklin County
o 1309 US 127 South
o 302 Brighton Park Blvd
Clark County
o 1661 Bypass Highway
Powell County
o 179 West College Street
Montgomery County
o 810 Indian Mound Drive
Rowan County
o 300 Trademore Center
Mercer County
o US Highway 127
Boyle County
o 200 Skywatch Drive
Madison County
o 890 Richmond Plaza
Jessamine County
o 170 Bellerive Boulevard
o 995 South Mao 200 East Brannon Rd
2. Or you can be a child’s angel on behalf of the Salvation Army!
The deadline to buy gifts for an angel in Lexington is December 11th! Sadly, there are more than 1,000 kids who have not been chosen. Pick up an angel at any of these locations:
• Fayette Mall (near Dillard’s)
• Whitaker Banks (Lexington and Georgetown)
• ADI Appliance Distributors (Lexington)
• Glenn Nissan (Lexington)
• Shell Stations (Lexington and Georgetown)
• Walmart (Georgetown & Nicholasville)
About the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program:
The Angel Tree brings joy to financially disadvantaged children (ages birth to 17) by providing Christmas presents and new clothing.
The children belong to families who are at or below poverty level. There are a number of reasons why parents apply to the Angel Tree such as job loss, low wages, and high medical bills. Sometimes grandparents raising their grandchildren on a limited income apply for help. The parents/guardians of the children complete an application at The Salvation Army and are screened by social workers to ensure they are eligibility.
• Select a child’s angel card
• Purchase a new gift(s) using the information on the card as a guide. It is not necessary to purchase everything on the card.
• Return the new unwrapped gift(s) with the angel card secured by December 11th to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Center at 1030 South Broadway, Lexington, KY or to one of the Angel Tree displays. Note: Shell Stations will serve as an angel card pick up location only.
The Salvation Army picks up all angel gifts and transports them to its Christmas Center at 1030 South Broadway where volunteers work to arrange the gifts in numerical order (using the code number on each tag). This year, parents/guardians will pick up their gifts and food package December 19 and 20.
