Saturday, December 21, 2013

Our One Year Blogiversary Giveaway- $50 Amazon giftcard plus the world's best pencil sharpener (and more!)




Hey there!

We can't believe that we have been in this blogging world for a year now...we have met so many wonderful teachers and formed so many bonds that we never would have formed had we not started this journey!

So, even though it's a bit past our blogiversary (sorry!  Christmas chaos hit and we didn't get our giveaway up and running on time!) we wanted to thank you for sticking with us, supporting us, and following our little old blog!

We hope you like what we have in store for you!!!

Because we love books and we've been sharing tons of books through our Mentor Text Linky, we thought it would be perfect to giveaway an Amazon giftcard to help those of you who have been racking up a huge Amazon account!  Or, if you are like me, you switched to Amazon Prime so you could order the books and have them within two days!!  As if I didn't have enough books, I still order some each week due to this linky!  So, this is our way of saying thank you to all who link up and all who read and try out these books in their classroom!!  Of course, you don't have to buy books...but if I know your teacher heart, you probably will!!  :O)
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Also, our friends at Classroom Friendly Supplies have donated a pink pencil sharpener so that you can have one of these amazing sharpeners in your classroom!!!  I'm so jealous, too!  I want a pink one so bad, but my black one is doing just fine so I don't really have an excuse to get another one...the kids use it constantly and it still sharpens like the day I got it (a year ago!)...If you don't have one, be sure to enter this giveaway and if you do already have one, you could give it as a gift!  (who am I kidding...you should totally just have 2!!).  And, if you don't want pink, I suppose we could let you choose the color...but the pink matches our blog and it's my favorite color so deep down, I hope you pick pink.  ;O)
a Rafflecopter giveaway 
(PS- they only send the sharpeners within the U.S.!  Sorry to all my non-U.S. readers!!)

Last, but not least, we are giving away 3 items of your choice from our TpT Store.  Happy shopping!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Good luck and thank you so much for all of your support this past year!!  It means the world to us!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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92 comments:

  1. podmemberDecember 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Happy Blogiversary! I've been following you for a while now and especially enjoy the mentor books linky. Thanks for a chance at the giveaways. I don't have an instagram account nor do I have my own blog so I can't get credit for those. Merry Christmas! Cindee

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  2. podmemberDecember 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    BTW, my favorite Christmas song is called In the First Light by Todd Agnew.
    Cindee (aka podmember@charter.net)

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  3. susanluluDecember 21, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Favorite Christmas song - What Child is This.
    susanlulu@ yahoo.com

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  4. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Favorite Christmas song is Silent Night! Happy Blogiversary! Wishes for you to have many bloggy days to come! Thanks!

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  5. dbednarsDecember 21, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I have lots of favorite Christmas songs. Winter Wonderland is one of them. dbednrsk@yahoo.com

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  6. C. BaldwinDecember 21, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is I'll be home for Christmas.

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  7. MicheleDecember 21, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Congrats ladies! I love the giveaway!
    My favorite song is Sleigh Ride
    Merry Christmas!
    Michele

    Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans

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  8. Diane StricklandDecember 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I'll Be Home for Christmas is on my mind this year; my Marine son has been away for the last three years. :,-(

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    1. CindyDecember 21, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      The Little Drummer Boy :o)

      Cindy
      ccfirstteacher@gmail.com

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  9. CarolynDecember 21, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    What a great giveaway! My favorite Christmas song is "Baby It's Cold Outside".

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  10. Aimee V.December 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Congrats! My favorite is Oh, Holy Night.
    Aimee
    aimee@vanmiddlesworth.org
    Pencils, Books, and Dirty Looks

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  11. Bee IsmeDecember 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I don't think I can choose just one Christmas song!! I've been listening to the Piano Guys Christmas cd a lot this year though. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. Carol T.December 21, 2013 at 11:06 AM

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  13. BobbiDecember 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I love "Baby It's Cold Outside" - it is my favorite! Happy Blogiversary!

    Bobbi
    Bitty Bilinguals

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  14. Carol T.December 21, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Congratulations on this milestone. My favorite holiday song this year is On This Winter's Night by Lady Antebellum. Happy Holidays!

    Carol T.
    carolt1954@gmail.com

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  15. Eclectic EducatingDecember 21, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    My favorite Christmas Song is Baby It's Cold Outside. Happy Holidays!

    Amy
    Eclectic Educating

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  16. SaraDecember 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    LOVE your blog:) ~ My fave Christmas song is Oh Come All Ye Faithful! Thanks for the giveaways!!
    ~Sara
    Sweetsarabowling@gmail.com

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  17. BrianneDecember 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    My fave xmas song is All I Want For Christmas is You!

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  18. JaneDecember 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing your expertise! I love your blog!

    My favorite is Silver Bells.

    Jane
    Learning in the Little Apple

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  19. BrandiDecember 21, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I am having a hard time with this one! I think that I will go with "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Only because it is super icy here in Oklahoma!

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  20. Diane RDecember 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I've enjoyed getting to know you over the past year! Congrats!

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    1. Diane RDecember 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      Oh, and I love them all, except the Twelve Days of Christmas :)

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  21. Pinkadots ElementaryDecember 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Happy ONE YEAR! :)

    Hmmm... Carol of the Bells might be my favorite!

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  22. MarciaDecember 21, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations on your blogiversary! I love any of the Christmas songs sung by children. I love the joy on their faces as they sing. Have a Merry Christmas!
    marciahoj@gmail.com

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  23. fireflymystDecember 21, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Happy One Year!

    Silent Night

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  24. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is definitely O Holy Night.

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  25. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    My favorite is Carol of the Bells!! :)

    Breanne
    breannesimons@gmail.com

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  26. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I like Jingle Bell Rock :)

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  27. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

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  28. Suzy QDecember 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Happy blogiversary! I like Carol of the Bells.

    tokyoshoes at hotmail dot com

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  29. Suburban prepDecember 21, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Quite the milestone.
    I like O Holy Night.

    as Maureen

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  30. Andrea L.December 21, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    My favorite this year (it seems to change every year) is one the kids at church sang - At the Cross.

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  31. JCDecember 21, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    A Holly Jolly Christmas

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  32. Lori RDecember 21, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    My favorite is Do You Hear What I Hear.

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  33. kjasusDecember 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    i like the song ' o holy night'

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  34. EmilyDecember 21, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Congrats! I love the song Mary did you know - don't know if that's the real title though.

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  35. Mrs. BrownDecember 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Great giveaway....I love Must Be Santa!

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  36. AnonymousDecember 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I enjoy reading your posts so much! My favorite song is Beautiful Star of Bethlehem.

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  37. JohannesZooCrewDecember 21, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Congrats! My favorite Christmas song would be Where Are You Christmas?

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  38. LaNessaDecember 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night!

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  39. Amanda SchreiberDecember 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM

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  40. Amanda SchreiberDecember 21, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! I love your Mentor Text linky parties and all your great ideas! Congrats on a great year :) :) :) My favorite song is "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch"... That movie never gets old :)

    Enjoy your break & thanks for the great giveaway!
    Amanda

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  41. KimDecember 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    My favorite Christmas song of all time is "Sleigh Ride"

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  42. Katie Orr (Mind Sparks)December 21, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    My favorite Christmas Song is "King Winceslas." I love that song!!!

    Katie
    Mind Sparks

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  43. Erika BellDecember 21, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Love some Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Merry Christmas, Baby

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  44. MarkishaDecember 22, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    My favorite is Silent Night.

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  45. DeeDecember 22, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas! :)

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  46. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Super giveaway!
    Favorite Christmas song: Blue Christmas.

    chief9937@Yahoo.com

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  47. Deb HansonDecember 22, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is actually more of an advent song, but it's O Come Emmanuel. Thanks for this incredible giveaway!
    ~Deb
    Crafting Connections

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  48. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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  49. KellyDecember 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Little Drummer Boy

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  50. Kim VDecember 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    My favorite Christmas song changes with my mood at the time, but I do love Little Drummer Boy and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.
    Congrats on your milestone! You all have shared some AWESOME ideas!!

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  51. Elizabeth December 22, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree is so fun, its my fav!

    Elizabeth
    Hodges Herald

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  52. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Silent Night

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  53. Monkey LadyDecember 22, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    My favorite is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, and a close 2nd is Frosty the Snowman. I always love hearing those old cartoon musicals!

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  54. Nick RDecember 22, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Congrats on your blogiversay! I hope I can get my ducks in a row when mine comes up! I've gotten so many great mentor text ideas from your blog this past year, so I'm super glad you guys got the itch to start blogging a year ago!

    -Nick
    Sweet Rhyme – Pure Reason
    Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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  55. TaniaDecember 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    My favorite song is Jingle Bells :) Congrats ladies!
    Tania
    My Second Sense

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  56. Charlene December 22, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Favorite Song: Oh Holy Night

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  57. Susan K.December 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    What an extensive giveaway! I love that Band Aid song about the people in Africa.

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  58. Lopez Land LearnersDecember 22, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Wellll thank you for such an amazing year!!! I love your blog almost as much as I love Santa Baby!! Great prizes from great gals!

    Susan
    LopezLandLearners

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  59. Krista R.December 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley! Hands down!

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  60. mysweetiepiepie December 22, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Frosty the Snowman :+)

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  61. DoreenDecember 22, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    The Little Drummer Boy!

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  62. Colleen BoudreauDecember 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Jingle Bell Rock!

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  63. Ms. KDecember 22, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Thank you for the great giveaway and happy blogiversary! I found you on "Monkey Lady's a Day in the Jungle" fb page. You're blog design is super cute. Polka Dots are my absolute favorite! I have a new favorite that a friend of mine wrote this year called the Birth of Christmas (which sounds Transiberian Orchestra like…it's absolutely beautiful). Half of the profits from his album are going to children's hospital's--St. Jude's and Arkansas Children's. Here it is on iTunes in case you are interested. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-birth-of-christmas/id764604307?i=764604311&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

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  64. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    My favorite christmas song is Christmas Shoes

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  65. Lynn MontgomeryDecember 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    My Favorite Christmas song is....it's hard to pick just one.... but if I had to....Silent Night!
    Lynn MOntgomery

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  66. Julie DavisDecember 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Happy Blogiversary!!!!! My favorite Christmas song is Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.
    Julie
    DDgirl4ever@yahoo.com

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  67. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Happy Blogiversary! My favorite Christmas song is Little Drummer Boy.
    Michelle

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  68. Alison RoseDecember 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    YAY! Happy blogiversary! My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night. Several years ago...my grandmother stopped talking. At Christmastime, my whole family was at her house (all 75 of us). My cousin started playing the piano and everyone was signing Silent Night except my grandmother. All of a sudden, she started singing. It was amazing. As I'm sure you can imagine, there were many tears during the song. It's something I will remember always.
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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  69. caryocsDecember 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Jingle Bells Rock

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  70. AnonymousDecember 23, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Frosty the Snowman.

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  71. Molly December 23, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Silver Bells- it's my absolute favorite! LOVE the Bing Crosby version best!

    Slainte,
    Molly
    Lucky to Be in First

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  72. RachelDecember 23, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I love lots of them, but I guess my favorite would be Dominick the Donkey (The Italian Christmas Donkey)! It's not played nearly enough! I downloaded it this year and played it for my kiddos at school! They might have thought I was a little crazy when I was singing along! LOL!
    A Tall Drink of Water

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  73. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Your site is awesome! I'm crossing my fingers I win!

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  74. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Rudolph the Red nosed reindeer

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  75. KarynDecember 24, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    My favorite Christmas song is Mary's Boy Child. Thanks for the awesome giveaways! Happy Holidays to you both! :o)

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  76. Fourth Grade FlipperDecember 24, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Yay!!! You guys are TRULY amazing and the sweetest girls ever!!! Congratulations, friends! Love you!!
    ~Holly
    Fourth Grade Flipper
    P.S.
    My favorite Christmas song is "O Holy Night" :)

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  77. Lisa MarshallDecember 24, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love Jingle Bells

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  78. Tiffany MolinDecember 24, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    My favourite carol is Silent Night.

    Congrats on the anniversary and here's to many more!

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  79. Karen HDecember 25, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    My favorite Christmas song is Breath of Heaven.

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  80. Miss MuirDecember 25, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Joy to the world!

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  81. RachelDecember 26, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    Great giveaway! Favorite Christmas Song is All I Want For Christmas is You

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  82. Heidi Reads...December 26, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    O Holy Night

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  83. AshleyDecember 26, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    My favorite is Silent Night.

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  84. Jarlene B.December 27, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    So hard to choose...but I love "Welcome Christmas" that the Whos sing in The Grinch! Happy New Year to you!

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  85. Team ScerboDecember 27, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!@ Happy Blogiversary! My favorite Christmas song is Mistletoe by Justin Bieber!!

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  86. Carrie HDecember 28, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Congrats! My favorite Christmas song is: O Holy Night.

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  87. MelissaDecember 28, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Both the Charlie Brown soundtrack and I Ain't Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas.

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  88. Bookworm1919December 28, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Happy blogiversary! Love the Charlie Brown version of Hark the Herald.

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  89. JodyDecember 28, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Impossible to choose a favorite! But, I do love "Mary, Did You Know?" :) Happy Blog Anniversary! One of the very best things to happen to me in 2013 was discovering your blog!! Thanks for all you do and share...you both are such an inspiration to me and countless others!! Happy New Year!! :)

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  90. AnonymousDecember 28, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Morning Star- a hymn sung by the children at our Christmas Eve Lovefeast.

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