Kateplusmy8 Kate GosselinThis just keeps happening. Is this ethical? We sure don't think so.
Just opened last weeks mail..Thanku Leigh & thanku Colleen for Christmas gifts! Wow!Haven't opened so theres surprises on the day!Very kind!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Kate accepts many Christmas gifts from fans
474 sediments (sic) from readers:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 474 Newer› Newest»Yes, Audible Click, this was indeed my wish for an article to be written about her grifting. Sorry if anyone was disappointed. Hope someone takes the suggestion!
Everytime I read about Kate's tweets, or her blog, I keep hearing Madonna's song "Material Girl" in my head.
oh, lol, I was fooled. But yes, there should be such an article! I think it's shameful she accepts these gifts and especially from children, in fact encourages them to contact her.
I agree she must learn to downsize because as she's fond of pointing out, there will be many college or other tuitions to pay...bigger kids, bigger ( more expensive) needs Or is she waiting for offers of free tuition? There are all top students after all...hmm
Do any of you think there is truth to the story Kate is grooming the kids for TV- acting lessons etc?
I was going to say something, but then Pam at #144 said it all. Perfectly!
yeah, the holidays are alot of work, why does Kate act like she is the only one in the world? Guess what Kate?- other moms and other heads of households also shop and wrap for moms, dads, neices, nephews, cousins, bosses and co workers, neighbors. They manage parties and visits with church folks, loved ones in nursing homes,assorted relatives, and work parties. The cook, bake, clean, shop, wrap, clean some more, tend their OWN children, cuddle, love and have quiet private times. And they do it all without nannies, part-time SOS people, laundry girls, housekeepers, cleaning crews, yard workers, snow plowers, or purse boys. And most of them do it while being away from home and punched in to a 40 hour week job that actually requires them to think about something other than themselves.
And they do it because the joy of the emotional rewards are overwhelming and fill them with gratitude for life, love and family.
Oh and @HeyJude! Hi!!!
the kids don't have the personalities needed to be in the entertainment field.
Looking at the listing of all the stuff they've done on the right of the screen, it is disgusting to see how much tlc endulged her and how long they kept it up after being told over and over how much people felt it was wrong. If your target audience doesn't think something is right it would seem to be a waste of money to continue it.
When my brother, sister and I were much younger, times were tough on my mom. Newly divorced to a man who didn't help out much financially. My Mom was working full-time, and going to college at night for her degree. I remember every Christmas my Mom would bring home the JC Penny Christmas catalog. We would go through the book and make a wish list. We knew we weren't getting everything on the list. This one year all I wanted was a Barbie townhouse. It was 3 levels and had an elevator that you pulled the string to raise the elevator to the different levels.
I didn't know about the costs. All I knew is this is what I really wanted. I remember making my list and writing it in really big letters. Unknown to me at the time, but this Barbie townhouse was something my Mom just couldn't afford so I was not going to get it.
On Christmas Eve, someone told my Mom that they saw the townhouse on sale in the mall. My Mom called the store and they had it in stock but it was getting close to closing time. My Mom rushed after work to get there before they closed. Of course, as bad luck would have it, she got pulled over for speeding. The cop told my mom that he'd forget about the ticket if she went out on a date with him. She took the ticket. She made it there without a second to spare. She still bought me that townhouse no longer saving any money. The townhouse ended up costing a heck of a lot more had she bought it at its regular price with the cost of that speeding ticket. My mom didn't have to buy the townhouse for me after getting that ticket, but she did.
On Christmas morning, I remember opening up that townhouse being thrilled beyond belief that I got that townhouse. I played with that townhouse for a very long time. I remember the following Christmas decorating the house with our leftover decorations.
I couldn't tell anything was wrong that Christmas morning. My mom never let on that she was troubled about now having to come up with money for the speeding ticket she got. She was just truly just as happy on that day as I was when that present was opened.
I never knew about this incident until well into my adult life when we were sharing stories.
BTW: I have been wrapping presents today without complaining. I have Christmas movies playing and with each present I am wrapping, I am excited with hope that the present will bring the person who it is for much happiness.
When my youngest stopped believing in Santa, she was furious that her father and I had deceived her for so many years. She looked at me and said, "Is Jesus real?" It really makes you stop and think.
barbee said... 5
the kids don't have the personalities needed to be in the entertainment field.
Looking at the listing of all the stuff they've done on the right of the screen, it is disgusting to see how much tlc endulged her and how long they kept it up after being told over and over how much people felt it was wrong. If your target audience doesn't think something is right it would seem to be a waste of money to continue it.
December 18, 2011 2:07 PM
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In my opinion, personalities aside, the kids and Kate don't have the discipline to make it in show biz. Kate is too darn lazy to be a stage mom and the kids seem like they just want to be kids. She doesn't even have the work ethic to advance her career let alone push any of her kids into the entertainment field. I think this is a good thing and may be the one reason why those poor children will, hopefully, have normal adult lives. On the other hand being stuck with a narcissist like Kate as a mom... Too awful to contemplate.
Tis the season. As far as I know, this was started by one woman who was turned down by Target and Walmart. Generosity is contagious.
http://www.christianpost.com/news/anonymous-kmart-layaway-donors-popping-up-around-the-country-65082/
Happy Holidays everyone.
No tweets today? She must be doing a yoga photo shoot.
I agree about Kate not having the work ethic to keep the kids in show business. She wants it just plopped in her lap. She is clueless how much work stage moms do for kids who are successful. From photoshoots to auditions to media to scheduling to wardrobe to hair and makeup to school, it must be exhausting. She could never cut it.
Actually it usually takes a very driven and obsessive and tireless person to be a stage mom, which is why so many of them seem like such jerks--it's sort of the kind of personality it takes and it comes off that way often.
Her last tweet was about being on strike from wrapping. Maybe she's standing out in the cold somewhere holding a sign Occupy Wrapping?
Admin - please don't give her any ideas! She'll have her tweeties out in the cold with signs.
Bears Wife #195-My Mom also wouldn't let me have Barbies because they had boobs! No one ever believes me when I tell them that, but its true. We also had Ginny dolls instead. I remember the clothes and the wardrobe, sitting on the front porch playing with friends and our dolls-nice memories.
Does anyone remember the Growing Up Skipper doll? When you turned her arm she got taller & grew boobs? I got one and my pawpaw had a fit over it.
Aside from lacking any normal shame and embarrassment which leads to more and more grifting, I think another "reason" she does it is a big I'll show them." Meaning us, the non-fans.
She's so stunted developmentally and without a mature cell in her brain. Remember the trip to Hawaii and all of the "they love our family SOOO much...?" I thought I'd puke.
Tweeting about truckloads of gifts says "Look at us - my fans/sheeple love us sooo much!!!
I am loved I am loved I am loved..."
Whatever she thinks her career is, she has been quiet all day. Her last post indicated she is on a "wrapping strike". Does this mean she is 'on strike'?
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As the kids get older, they will be harder to 'control' and that's how it should be: more independence, more decisions to make on their own,more tome away from home at friends' or activities.I don't think Kontrolling Kate will do well with this. In fact, the twins are about at that age now. Both have strong personalities although different. Can you imagine Kate when the kids are all teenagers? I think now she 'punishes' them by alienating her affection or letting them know of her disapproval and they cave in. But just wait, Kate.
I was thinking this might have something to do with her 'wrapping strike." Maybe a threat to cancel Xmas??
Love the blog just one comment about these teen fans sending gifts to kate where are their parents ???? If I found out my kid was doing that we be having a serious discussion with no twitter access Happy Holidays
I was thinking this might have something to do with her 'wrapping strike." Maybe a threat to cancel Xmas??
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If this is her way to raise her kids it's absolutely awful. She already forces them to eat by repacking lunches, threatens to leave them with other people if they don't do what she wants. Has left them in cribs for 45 minutes and probably I'm guess overuse of timeout and quite possibly uses phycial punishments. This type of control is just so wrong.But it seems she does it a lot more to the sextuplets than the twins.
What she going to do when the kids no longer want to wear matching clothes, when they want to go to this friend or that friends houe? When they want to eat school lunch instead of a packed lunch? What if they all want different things? I don't see Kate doing any of that. It's either her way or the high way is my guess. How sad that she views having chilren solely for the purpose of control.
So come high school her boys won't be allowed to take cooking class because their boys? And her daughters won't be able to take wood shop because their girls? What is wrong with her? I really wonder.
Are narcissists always underspecified I wonder?
I keep thinking that Kate's complaining about wrapping gifts is a desperate attempt for more grifting. I am sure there are services out there that will wrap them for you. Kate is hoping that a fan will buy this service for her.
Oh, steff. What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. I am picturing your paper tree in my mind, and I have a feeling it was one of the most beautiful and memorable trees you have ever had.
Gosselin8ComeFirst said... 172
Quite frankly, after 7 years as a grifter, who has done nothing to prove herself a supermom- hiring babysitters, when Jon did it on his own, I find Kate to be a repugnant, lazy, self-aborbed person, who puts her kids' needs second to herself, now that Jon is not around to parent. She really is a lazy selfish entitled grifter at this juncture, and should be encouraging her fans to donate to needy charities. Other than herself! When is enough excess enough? Hi Kate!
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Perfectly stated! I could not agree more.
Btw, today marks two years since the divorce was finalized:
CNN: December 18, 2009
I'm so happy that Jon is free from that evil wretch. I sure hope the kids don't have to suffer another ten years with her before they are free.
And here we go...it's Sunday evening, kids come home from dad's and the bitch takes it out on Tweeters:
Lizgurl48 Liz Monroe
@Kateplusmy8 So glad you r off TV! You are a witch & made an ass of yourself on DWTS. Never disliked a TV personality as much as you.
December 18th, 6:31 PM
in reply to @Lizgurl48 ↑
Kate Gosselin
@Kateplusmy8 Kate Gosselin
@Lizgurl48 then why are you following me? Clearly you like something about me?! However, no negativity here, so consider yourself blocked..
December 18th, 7:36 PM
She's just so angry that the kids returned home, and resentful of the fact that she's "stuck" with them for the next two weeks over their school break. Bitch.
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Hmm, is this why Khate is in such a bitchy mood this evening:
Berksphoto Shawn Rutkowski
Just ran into Kate Gosselin at the Target in Wyomissing, look forward to photos later tonight!
December 18th, 5:01 PM
Berksphoto Shawn Rutkowski
@Kateplusmy8 A stunning photo I took of you this evening, I hope you enjoy :) pic.twitter.com/Lp4UOlcU
December 18th, 7:10 PM
Berksphoto Shawn Rutkowski
@Kateplusmy8 Another photo from this evening, Your eyes look amazing in this one! pic.twitter.com/OGlow6W9
December 18th, 7:26 PM
Berksphoto Shawn Rutkowski
@Kateplusmy8 Ps I did not mean to infringe upon your shopping but nonetheless thankyou for the photo opportunity. Have a great holiday!
December 18th, 7:40 PM
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Her bio on Twitter says:
Shawn Rutkowski
@Berksphoto West Reading Pennsylvania
Professional Photographer Shawn Rutkowski aims to showcase Berks County and its Residents in the new and refreshing perspective that they deserve!
http://www.berkscountyphotography.com
She almost looks like a real person in that photo. She was so pretty before she went Malibu Barbie on us.
@Kateplusmy8 Kate Gosselin
@Lizgurl48 then why are you following me? Clearly you like something about me?! However, no negativity here, so consider yourself blocked..
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So she signed onto Twitter a half hour ago to throw a middle school tantrum and block another Tweeter?
Does Kate not understand that she has a PUBLIC twitter feed and there's no need to follow her to a) see what she tweets and/or b) tweet something to her?
She's been on twitter for 9 months, does she really not get that?
I take a wrapping strike to mean she's just toooooo exhausted to go on, the poor wealthy thing. /horf
Does Kate not understand that she has a PUBLIC twitter feed and there's no need to follow her to a) see what she tweets and/or b) tweet something to her?
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No, she doesn't. I have never, ever tweeted the woman in my life. Not once. I didn't even use twitter that much and now I don't use it at all. But about two months ago, I woke up to an email that Kate was following me. Confused, I went to her twitter feed only to see I was blocked. I can still see her tweets if I want to a variety of different ways so, hi Kate!
Very immature, stupid, and she's 12.
However, no negativity here,
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Does this apply to the crap she spews about Jon, or just to the crap people spew about her? It should go both ways.
But she wasn't too exhausted to out to Target sans make-up. Yes, she was basically pretty before she went all Barbie and I'm sure the photographer is good, but in those photos she looks old(er) than her years and her eyes are just dead.
I agree with Nobody Likes a Narcissist (NLAN) said... 27
One of the mediocre people took unauthorized photographs of her not looking her best. Gasp!!Yeah, she's pissed.
Uh oh - where was Steve to grab the camera? I am going to assume that these were taken w/out permission and using a zoom lens. if that's true Then I, who has a really low opinion of K8, am a little creeped out that this photographer did this. It's stalkerish.
But then "consider yourself blocked", ooh, that's a real threat LOL.
Yep, right on schedule, kids are home and Supermom is tweeting. They probably said something about enjoying their Daddy weekend.
By no negativity, of course she means no criticism. It says a lot about a person, and none of it good, when they can't handle even the slightest criticism. And yet she fancies herself so tough as nails. Ha, sure thing!
Dare I say that kHatie looks 'kinda normal' in those pics. And her hair doesn't look like a broom!
Go figure.
But I am sure she is pissed that someone dared to take unauthorized photos of her highness. I find it humourous.
Really sad she's busy tweeting as soon as the kids get home- great start to their vacation.
Re: the photos. I think they are pretty good- although you can tell her eyes have had 'something' done to them , if not her whole face.
I wonder why she bothers responding to the 'negative' tweets since she 'doesn't notice other people' or what they do (lol)
She does look "normal" in the photos, if kind of beaten up, but Susantoyota 33 is right "her eyes are just dead." No light in that woman at all.
Maybe she tells the kids how busy she was today, so is too exhausted to talk with them or hear their news, and pretends twitter is important work on the computer, when she actually spent the day relaxing or shopping for herself....
In the beginning she was pretty good about ignoring the negative tweets but now she's breaking down and responding more and more. That's at least the third or fourth negative tweet I've seen her respond to in about a week.
And it always ends with an immature "I blocked you na-na-na-boo boo!"
Bearswife said.....195
I had Ginny dolls. Does any one else remember them?
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Oh yes. Actually, I think they are known more to Canadians than to Americans. My family was from Canada and my sister had Ginny dolls. I got one when I was about 5 (my aunt had to send it, as we were now living in the USA). Mom had made so many outfits for it. I opened the box, turned to my sister and asked her if she wanted it. I was more into cowboys and playing in the dirt. She was thrilled and had her Ginny dolls and the Ginny Doll wooden furniture on display in a guest room until she died. No telling where they are now.
Twitter silence. I'm betting it was a shopping day at Target followed by a relaxing afternoon at the spa, facial and maybe a manicure. The dead giveaway is the casual clothes and no makeup, which is how people usually look when they go into a spa.
Westcoaster said... 34
I am going to assume that these were taken w/out permission and using a zoom lens. if that's true Then I, who has a really low opinion of K8, am a little creeped out that this photographer did this. It's stalkerish.
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I agree, but she brought it on herself.
Apparently Steve isn't around for those all-important shopping trips.
Kate tweeted
# Ahhh...happiness is: Home sweet home... With my kiddies, popcorn and a movie.. Snuggled up watching together.. 9 minutes ago
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Yeah, and Mommie Dearest tweeting away to 60,000 strangers instead of paying attention to her little ATMs.
Her eyes look pulled up. She's had some work done or at least some botox. She looks mean.
If Kate is really snuggling up with her kids watching a movie, it might be nice if she put the damn phone down.
Just wait until all her kids are old enough to have phones (whew, the cost of THAT) and they're all ignoring HER to twitter away.
Dallas Lady (246), I understand exactly what you're saying. But by that time twitter will be completely obsolete. We will be telepathically
communicating with each other, no equipment necessary. LOL. Those kids better have Kate blocked if they don't want her to know what they're mentally sending out.
Personally i don't believe any of Kate's crap . Everything she says it so way over the top exaggerated it just sounds ridiculous. She said last night I think that she be wrapping now every night until Christmas and her "hallway full of wrapping paper" after the gifts are open blah, blah I had 9 kids in my family (there really are people that have more kids than Kate although she doesn't seen to think so)and my parents never wrapped for days. Obviously it took several hours but not a week. She makes me nauseous with all her lies
Everything is so darn calculated. You see everything is so perfect now and wonderful and Hallmark card now that the children are back from their sperm donor. Phew, glad to have them safely home!
Let's hope this time watching a movie is actually more fun. Heaven forbid any spills popcorn on the couch. I hope they don't have drinks with lids still out of reach.
If she things going to the movies is expensive now, just she wait until her kids are older and want to go out with friends to the movies--you know, without her.
And yet, she's still tweeting away. Kinda makes it hard to believe she's sitting there enjoying her kids when she's busy being glued to her phone, searching for ego strokes on twitter.
Here's a clue for her: when I'm with my family, doing something with them, enjoying their company, my eyes and attention are not on my phone. They're on THEM.
And poor "trash men." Shoka, because he just runs loose all the time, ate their tiny zucchini loaves. Not sure they'd want a food item placed on top of the garbage anyway.
Regarding those Target pics, I feel sort of sorry for her. She's inside the store, minding her own business, and someone's using a zoom lens to get a picture of her? Nobody would like being, forgive the pun, targeted that way. I know, I know, it's been speculated that she calls the paps and all that, but those photos seem intrusive to me.
Hope the kids enjoy their time off!
I think those Target pictures were taken outside.
I see cars behind Kate.
I think she is outside in the parking lot in those Target pics. Looks like you can see cars in the parking lot. I will never feel sorry for Kate. It just isn't possible.
Ha, ha no photo shopping on those pics. I don't see anything special about her eyes but dang that neck doesn't lie about the abuse she's done with the fake bakes to her body. I've never known anyone in their 30s to have such a crepe paper neck.
How many days a week does she need to go to Target? I imagine her constant pap shots of being at Target killed the K-Mart gig she was offered back in the day. Was she too dumb to realize if she was signing on to promote K-Mart then she ought to actually go to her local one?
I remember one tight Christmas where my "big" gift was a pair of red tights. Another was getting a "make up" mirror. Truthfully most Christmas's were tight due to the ill health of my brother. Seemed that whatever part of the bills the insurance didn't pay is where my dad's paycheck went and mom couldn't work as she had to be home with my brother or at the hospital with him.
I have HLN on right now - Joy Behar - and Jimmy Fallon is her guest. Ben and Jerry's made him his own ice cream flavor full of chocolate covered nuts and salted caramel swirls. "Late Night Snack" is its name. He gets paid from the sales of this ice cream. He's donating his payments to charity.
OK, just for fun. If Ben and Jerry's were to ask Kate Gosselin to lend her name to an ice cream flavor, what would it be called, what would be in it, and how many gallons would Milo and Jack purchase?
Ack, y'all are right. Those pictures are outside. I take it back - I don't feel sorry for her for that. She's had too many photo ops in the past from paps that just happened to know she was getting gas or going to Target or the UPS Store. Sorry!
fidosmommy,
Her ice cream flavour would have to be NUTS - just like kHatie!
Kate Gosselin Tweeted:
# Check out http://t.co/k695KPxZ for a beautiful new faith based dvd series for the wee ones from @realRomaDowney.Its heavenly! less than a minute ago
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Gonna make another run at the churches, Katie Irene? Running "faith" up the flagpole to see who salutes?
How much more disgusting can this human being get? Her only "god" is materialism and her only interest in life grifting, for money, material gain and attention. Are people stupid enough to fall for Katie Irene, Christian Mom, for a SECOND time?
There is NOTHING spiritual about a self-absorbed, tanning-addicted, narcissistic woman who spends as much time as possible either away from, or ignoring, her children.
Just take a look at how she's spending her precious movie night with the children who finance her self-indulgent life.
WWJD? Put down the phone, that's what! Unless she thinks that "suffer the little children" means that she gets to ignore them all she wants, whenever she wants.
Great Christian role model, that one.
And poor "trash men." Shoka, because he just runs loose all the time, ate their tiny zucchini loaves. Not sure they'd want a food item placed on top of the garbage anyway.
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How did he get outside the gate? Isn't it dangerous for a dog to wander so close to the road? I'm surprised he hasn't been hit by a car.
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Except for the dead eyes others have mentioned, I think Kate looks pretty good in those pictures. She looks real. I hate the fake plasticy look she usually has in pictures.
I wonder what they look like in color?
bigfanofkategos
@Kateplusmy8 @Lizgurl48 K8, why do you respond to haters? You should be putting up special and inspiring tweets. U sound grouchy.
bigfanofkategos
@strawberrypsu @kateplusmy8 I've been busy... making dinner now and in for the weekend. Not to mention, K8 took my advice & got a new BBB
bigfanofkategos
@Kateplusmy8 @Lizgurl48 The Kardashian's are just master marketers. U need to take note of their personality, social savvy and how they dres
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Big fan, flip-flopping from Not A Big Fan, is someone I'd worry about since she lives so close. Milo is nuts, but at least she is consistent in her adoration. Big Fan is a lover one minute, a vile hater the next (as nasty as someone can get) then goes back to being a fan again, giving advice. Kate sure does attract the mentally unbalanced, doesn't she? Not something of which to be proud.
fidosmommy said... 56
I have HLN on right now - Joy Behar - and Jimmy Fallon is her guest. Ben and Jerry's made him his own ice cream flavor full of chocolate covered nuts and salted caramel swirls. "Late Night Snack" is its name. He gets paid from the sales of this ice cream. He's donating his payments to charity.
OK, just for fun. If Ben and Jerry's were to ask Kate Gosselin to lend her name to an ice cream flavor, what would it be called, what would be in it, and how many gallons would Milo and Jack purchase?
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Ooooo, this is so tempting. The first thing that comes to mind is "Bat Shit Crazy", but probably "Katie Irene's Grifter's Delight" which would be a blend of ORGANIC coffee flavors,raisins (dried grapes), smooshed up crackers, and moldy PB & J. Milo and Jack would order it by the case. However, all proceeds would go back to Katie Irene as she's going broke raising 8, count 'em 8 kids!
She announces to the world when she wakes up, she makes it known when she's ticked, she annoucnes when she just ever-so thrilled, she states when the press it wrong, she lashes out at people who pick on her or displease her, she states things her kids do by name, she lets poeple know via Twitter when she will be home and finally makes the annoucement when she is going to bed.
What...can the world not function without knowing Kate's every move almost?!?! It's almost truly sickening!
Only thing I remember about Christmas is always being in trouble because I was never "festive" or "happy" enough. Remember my mom telling me she was always so embarrassed to hand out the cookies we kids decorated because to her they were not what SHE wanted them to look like. I remember giving my list to "Santa" or my mom who saids he would "mail" it and every year despite what was on the list...I don't think I ever got a single thing I ever actually asked for.
And I remember the sheer disgust my parents had that what we kids made them in school or what we could afford on our allowance which was never very much. How my mom complained I never did very good shopping.
OK, just for fun. If Ben and Jerry's were to ask Kate Gosselin to lend her name to an ice cream flavor, what would it be called, what would be in it, and how many gallons would Milo and Jack purchase?
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Nutcracker Crumble or Ball Buster Crunch
icecream flavor for kate.
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That poor dog was probably starving if he ate plastic covered zucchini loaves. Instead of putting Shoka in the dog house, Kart should feed him. She needs to give him extra treats in his Christmas stocking.
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@EmeraldCityJazz @Twtr_is_4_Twits @hnbandcba @Kateplusmy8 GUYS GUYS. MY 18LB PUP JUST ATE A WHOLE CHOC. POPTART. FREAK OUT. HE'S GONNA DIE!
The ignorance of these sheeple is maddening...to think that someone would joke about this. My aunt has a collie who can reach the kitchen counter. She ate a chocolate chip cookie and almost died. The vet called her during the night when he went to check on the hospitalized animals and said that she had taken a turn for the worst, and it was a wait-and-see situation. She pulled through (best vet ever). Even a tiny bit of chocolate is toxic to some dogs.
These sheeple who think that they are being smart and sarcastic only show their stupidity with their tweets.
I'm confused. Did the dog climb up on the counter to eat this bread? Were they on the floor? Why were they somewhere a dog could pull them down?
Yet another example of not thinking ahead and someone else gets in trouble for it.
I know full well anything I put on my counters will be inspected, sniffed, and if it looks promising, pawed and licked by my cat. I also know full well I have to put anything I don't want her in somewhere she can't get it. Plastic wrap is no protection. Put in in a box, in plastic grocery bags, and put it someplace out of the animal's way, Kate. It's not hard like grammar.
Shoka, your time in that prison may be shorter than any of us even hoped. Maybe this time you can find a house where you will be loved properly, live with someone who understands and appreciates dogs.
My guess, sick as this sounds, is that Kate put the plastic wrapped mini loaves, or loaf, outside on top of the trashcans and the dog found it/them. Perhaps trash pickup is tomorrow. Doubt there was a gift card to be eaten. Doubt dog gets in the house very often or at all. I could be wrong, but if not, what a picture - generous (not) gifty deposited, literally, on top of trash bin. HoHoHo.
He's in the dog house tonight. Ate baked goods for trash men...
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Does she mean he is literally outside in his dog house? This pisses me off. As a dog lover, I know that dogs don't understand "go to your room" or "go to your dog house." They are not able to make the connection that behavior A B or C results in "punishment." And you don't use a dog's HOUSE as a time out, it's their house! They are not mini children. Moreover, thousands of years of instinct has programmed them to eat food when they see it because they may never know when their next meal will come. It doesn't matter if you feed your dog all the food he could want on a set schedule, he is programmed to always eat more if it is available to "store up" just in case. This is how some dogs get very fat, because food is left out for them to graze and they gobble it down then you feel compelled to give them more thinking they are hungry, when really they are just following instincts.
Anyway, in sum, it is your responsibility as a responsible and compassionate owner to keep food out of reach. And if an accident happens, breathe a sigh and move on. But don't punish the poor thing.
Hearing about a dog mistreated gets to me more than hearing about kids. At least a kid can say something.
Little Angles target audience is preschoolers. The tups are now well beyond that. They are 7 not 3 or 4! No wonder they are delayed in school. Their mom wont challenge them and encourage them to learn new things. Their sisters were reading at age 5. It shows how Kate has been dumbing the tups down to try to make them more marketable.
So this is Christmas...and what have you done - another year is over...A new one just begun - And so this is Christmas,I hope you have fun...The near and the dear ones...the old and the young. Have a very merry Christmas,and a happy New Year....Lets hope its a good one without any fear!!!
Like kate could ever understand these words.
Kate Twitter- "GM friends! Off2race the christmas clock, again! Was SO great to sleep in past 5:30am! Have a great day! Hope you choose happiness today!" 7 minutes ago
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Really? - "Hope you choose happiness today?" Sounds like some of the Twitters have gotten to her. Yes Kate, we are generally a positive, happy group here; we're not so sure about you. Transference is a _itch!
Most importantly, beyond YOU, we hope YOUR KIDS are happy and enjoying the holiday season. And that YOU choose happiness today! You are herby "blocked" for your crankiness and poor assumptions : )
I don't twitter, but love how she "banishes" any contrary twitter comments, by saying "YOU HAVE BEEN BLOCKED," after claiming not to read negative twits/twitters.
The Queen speaks, she is really immature, as she claims to ignore twitters. I really do know how to spell "hereby" - terrible typist, keyboard that sticks, and do not spell check.. Bad me : )
I figure the loaves Shoka inhaled, plastic and all, had to be out on the garbage because she specifically said he ate the loaves for the trash men (I hate that wording--around here we just say "city workers" or "city employees," since that's what they are--they aren't men made of trash). So yes, he could get to where ever she leaves the trash, beside the road, I assume. Probably has the boys do it since it's a "yucky" job.
If I were her, I'd worry about the wads of Saran wrap causing an intestinal blockage in the poor dog. I wouldn't be banishing him, I'd be watching him very closely and calling my vet to see if x-rays are warranted. He could pass the Saran wrap, he could not. I'd also be looking at every ingredient in the loaves he ate to make sure it's ok for dogs, but I'm very careful about what we feed our dog.
I just made biscuits (we call them cookies, because she knows that word) made of peanut butter, banana, whole wheat flour and oatmeal and checked to make sure every ingredient is ok for dogs. Cut them out in holiday shapes. Very fun, now our schnauzer has Christmas cookies.
A person like Kate shouldn't own animals. She can barely see past the tip of her nose to her living, breathing flesh and blood--she certainly doesn't give a crap about any other living thing.
Jeez, I just saw Kate's tweet about Shoka eating the baked goods AND the plastic wrap. I'd be scared witless if I knew my dog ate plastic wrap. In fact, I'd be at the vet hospital to induce vomiting so that the plastic did not enter the intestines, which can get twisted and blocked.
What a fricking idiot to banish the dog after he ate plastic. She should in no way, shape or form, own an animal.
I'm lucky that my two larger dogs have NEVER helped themselves to my counter. My small dog can't reach the counter anymore (he used to be able to jump like a gazelle!) but we still are always aware of where we put food.
Shoka eating the baked goods is Kate's fault and Kate's alone. Period.
We have three German Shepherds. One is an absolute angel, except for her occasional counter surfing. (The other two do not do this, ever) We are very careful about what we leave on the counter, but she does get food once in a while.
We do reprimand her, and take the "treat" away. But longer-term punishment? No way. It's counter productive, doesn't work. And I always figured the responsibility was ours, anyway.
I understand counter surfing dogs, they can be frustrating. But, Kate? Man up, and take responsibility for leaving the food where Shoka could get it in the first place.
I can't imagine what new items those kids could get for Xmas that they don't already have. I think she will definitely attempt to outdo Jon in the gift department. Spoiled kids? You bet.
I just have been glancing at the above posts. It is my understanding that Shoka ate some bread loaves meant for the sanitation workers? Kate, these guys would much rather have a monetary tip than your stupid loaves of bread. Ever the penny pincher when it comes to others. It's not like she can't afford it. I wonder if she bothers with the landscapers, nannies, limo drivers, etc.
Well, I'm sure the Gosselin kids will have a nice Xmas with plenty of gifts under the tree. Too bad they won't understand the true meaning of giving like the above posters' stories.
Hope she will at least take them to Xmas service. Would be interesting if Steve pops up over the holiday.
I can't believe Kate gives baked goods to service-based workers. That's not a tip, it's something you do besides a tip. Tipping is what you do when you can afford it, and let's face it, if you can afford all of the pampering that Kate does, you can afford to tip.
I can't believe she brags about it. She looks like a cheapskate.
Beth said... 7
When my youngest stopped believing in Santa, she was furious that her father and I had deceived her for so many years. She looked at me and said, "Is Jesus real?" It really makes you stop and think.
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Beth,
When my husband was in third grade he got into a fight with another boy over the existence of Santa. He just knew Santa was real because he knew his parents wouldn't lie to him. Boy, did my in-laws feel bad! My husband was so embarrassed,and he was mad at them for quite awhile. Because of that incident, we never worked too hard to sell the idea of Santa to our kids. We let them believe when they were little, but eventually they all figured out that mom and dad were buying and wrapping the gifts.
TLC stinks said... 79
I can't imagine what new items those kids could get for Xmas that they don't already have.
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A loving mother?
I thought the same thing about the Little Angels PRESCHOOL videos. In fact the very first thing Roma Downey (looking good girlfriend it's been awhile!) says on her video on the site is if you have PRESCHOOL kids this is for you, lol.
Odds are Kate somehow got the videos of these for free, maybe someone from the company thought the kids were still quite little and sent them to her. A lot of times when you're a celeb people send you product samples hoping for a tweet or a mention publicly somewhere. It's kind of amazing the amount of free crap you can get as a celeb. In particular I remember a lot of free books, piles and piles of books.
Oh and even better odds that Kate won't donate the freebie to her church or somewhere. She'l add them to the piles of DVDs she uses on vacations to shut the kids up.
I am concerned about the plastic wrap as well. Last night little doggie threw up on the couch. My light colored couch. Yeah, I was annoyed, but what ya gonna do, pups throw up just like kids throw up. I ended up cuddling him most of the evening, he always has the cutest face when he's sick I can't help myself lol. He didn't throw up again, phew, and ate something this morning. I can't imagine punishing the poor thing for something he can't help.
Ana 282 said "A loving mother?"
Ana, you've said it in a nutshell. Those kids have everything a child could want and need, except for the most important thing -- a mother who loves them and accepts them unconditionally. They truly are "poor little rich kids".
readerlady
Thanks Dallas Lady! Those dog cookies sound great. I just googled the recipe and will make those for my two dogs this week.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 84
Odds are Kate somehow got the videos of these for free, maybe someone from the company thought the kids were still quite little and sent them to her.
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What do you want to bet that they're from Mark Burnett, who has no idea of what kind of horrible mother Kate actually is?
If she actually bothered to mention her "pre-schoolers" when/if they met, he probably has no idea how old her children really are.
I was just thinking the same about the baked goods. While all is all it is a kind gesture (albeit a much publicized one) a friend of mine is a "paper lady" and she relies heavily on the CASH that she receives at Christmas from her subscribers. I always find it amazing that so many people think of the "paper lady," but you would be surprised.
Kate takes gifts from her fans that's not to shocking. She takes free things all the time so why would she stop now or ever.?
Just like Adm someone has a site for Kate but this is pro-Katehttp://gosselinfamilyfansite.blogspot.com/2011/12/kate-gosselin-gets-ready-for-holidays.html
A few points:
As a dog owner and animal lover, I agree that Shoka should be watched closely- the plastic and contents of the baking might make him really sick- he's a dog- maybe he though they were HIS holiday bonus!!
I also agree the trash collectors likely would add the crap to the inside of the track with the trash- who would want something sitting outdoors, baked by dubious hands and sniffed by raccoons, squirrels etc- they can get into ANY kind of container- here people leave envelopes with a check or gift card for them,and a THANK YOU , along with the same for other delivery people, mail carriers etc....
And yes,how did Skoka access them- garbage is usually left outside one's gate....
And why have the kids watch a movie when they came home- wouldn't it be more fun to talk and maybe enjoy some hot chocolate and munchies face to face by the tree since they've been gone all weekend? It's holiday time- they can watch a movie any old time- while Kate is wrapping, unless the strike continues...
So people are 'to choose happiness' today- 'so let it be written , so let it be done' ( from Ramses, Pharaoh of Egypt) She is so pompous and feels she above all others...eek.
If an unattended dog could get the loaves,couldn't other animals as well? Like raccoons or deer? Or other dogs?
Tucker's Mom said... 77
Jeez, I just saw Kate's tweet about Shoka eating the baked goods AND the plastic wrap. I'd be scared witless if I knew my dog ate plastic wrap. In fact, I'd be at the vet hospital to induce vomiting so that the plastic did not enter the intestines, which can get twisted and blocked.
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Absolutely right, Tucker's Mom. Kate isn't interested in Shoka's welfare, any more than she is in the kids' welfare.
IF Shoka ate plastic-covered baked goods, that's completely on Kate's head. No way should they have been left anywhere a dog could get them.
If Shoka needs painful surgery, that's on her head, too. Ditto if Shoka dies, in which case, as horrible as it is to say, Kate will just be glad that one more annoyance is gone from her otherwise perfect life.
What a pathetic excuse for a human being.
Once a Viewer said... 91
And why have the kids watch a movie when they came home- wouldn't it be more fun to talk and maybe enjoy some hot chocolate and munchies face to face by the tree since they've been gone all weekend?
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Once, you know the answer to this. When the kids are home, make sure they can't bother you so that you can ignore them and tweet away.
Face to face is the LAST thing this "mother" wants.
VegasBaby said... 78
We have three German Shepherds. One is an absolute angel, except for her occasional counter surfing. (The other two do not do this, ever) We are very careful about what we leave on the counter, but she does get food once in a while.
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Vegas - I have a GSD too, and she's such a good girl! She never steals food even though the table isn't much taller than she is. Some dogs just have that kind of laid back behavior.
Last Christmas our neighbor's Lab ate a wreath made out of milk bones. It was a styrofoam wreath with the bones stuck on with straight pins. He ate it pins and all. Fortunately everything passed without problems, but that could have caused some serious damage.
And what is with this racing the Christmas clock mania. What more could one do if 1) they have no extended family to buy for and 2)have 500 loaves of bread and a thousand cookies baked and 3) have been wrapping endlessly, for days and days for just 8 kids - yes count em JUST 8, and 4) has so many presents for them already that she literally cannot even count them. Looks good on paper, but I am just not buying it.
One would think that if she has suddenly found the Christmas spirit (sorely lacking in previous
Christmas episodes), that she would have put more effort into the sad tree.
Kate's wrapping drama... does she always have to create drama where there is none? You're wrapping presents, not performing brain surgery.
I'm happy that the kids will not be filmed this Christmas, like they were on FAKE Christmas.
You know what really get me? Kate gushes about how filming was for "memories" and "like home movies", yet all she can see fit to do on her own is take the occasional pic. with her smart phone. Eight kids and no video camera. How lazy.
She should be filming herself, if she really wanted home movies. How does she not realize how easy her lies are to figure out?
haha, Yes Mom, I guess I do know...:( sad.
Re: latest Shoka diary entry gone up just now. I swear Kate must follow this blog- she addressed everything we have discussed ( although it is common sense....)
Sounds like Kate is counting down till this 'messy' event called Christmas is over and she won't be so exhausted from her many many tasks...
Shoka Diaries... first Kate says that Shoka was banished and now Shoka knows he's being watched closely. Kate, how can you watch the dog overnight when he's not allowed in the bedroom?
Kate *did* leave the baked goods out with the trash. Gross. Any animal could have gotten their paws on it. Not to mention the stupidity of putting the food out where the dog could get to it.
Oh, and when was the last Menu Monday? She can't keep a blog up to date for anything. At least 3 of her subcategories are still blank. Her blog has been live for months now!
What no raccoons or possums in PA?
Shoka Diaries again - she is an incredible tool. And pathetic, too regal to come outside with her mini loaves and actually wish the trash guys a happy holiday. And yes, sorry Ms Grinch, a cash tip is the appropriate way to go. Bet the baked goods did not even get to coffee break. 3 new cars parked in the driveway, you say?
Long time reader, first time poster here. I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed reading everyone's Christmas memories these past few days and how they are helping me get through the holidays. In the past 12 months my mother and father both passed away, I got divorced, and my brother estranged himself (and therefore his family) from the rest of the family. Our holiday celebration has gone from dinner for 10 at my parents house to dinner for 3 (myself and my 2 kids) at my house. As I mourn the loss of family this holiday season, all of your posts have allowed to me to remember the funny and good times I had with my family while growing up. And I realized, as many of you have, that all of my memories involve family and not the presents. No one present really stands out in my memory but lots of funny family moments do. So anyway, just wanted to say thank you for making me smile and laugh on those days when I'm feeling sad.
Had to share this:
On a Huffington blog post, the writer is discussing the Kardashian's & describing how fame is fleeting. Here is a quote from the article:
"Check out other famous people who were famous for, well, being famous. What will Kim do when her Kate Gosseling moment is over and she's stuck staring at the framed People Magazine covers making eight PB&Js everyday or scheduling the parent teacher meetings?"
It cracks me up that her name is spelled wrong!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lee-woodruff/keeping-up-with-the-karda_b_1157641.html
CharlieCat, welcome! I wish you peace this year because it sounds like you sure could use it. What a year...
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Westcoaster said... 101
Shoka Diaries again - she is an incredible tool. And pathetic, too regal to come outside with her mini loaves and actually wish the trash guys a happy holiday. And yes, sorry Ms Grinch, a cash tip is the appropriate way to go. Bet the baked goods did not even get to coffee break. 3 new cars parked in the driveway, you say?
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If I were dumping trash at the end of a mansion's long driveway, and the home owner gave me a zucchini cake in lieu of a monetary gift, I'd hock a lugee in her can.
Charlie Cat -- welcome. I am so sorry about the circumstances of your Christmas this year. Hopefully, next year will be kinder to you. Keep reaching out to your brother, his heart may soften and he will return to the family he will miss. God bless you and your children.
Just read the Shoka diaries and now I'm petting my peeve. Kate uses the words "bored of" it's "bored with". I know, I know, it's common usage especially on the internet but it sets my teeth on edge about as much as "just sayin".
I don't know why Kate's 'news' is repeated from her blog and twitter onto the internet...but one article today revealed Kate is obsessed with the Kardashian reality shows and has them recorded and watches them alone in her room. Mady & Cara want to watch them too but she closes the door and locks them out!! So much for a Christian based DVD recommendation- what a phony! Her kids are normal- their friends probably watch the Kardashian garbage but they are stuck with pre-school 'religious' videos. What a cozy scene, Kate & the kids enjoying movie night- NOT.
Kate pressured [guilt[ed] Jon into quitting his IT job. On one episode, [don't ask as I don't remember] Jon said he was no longer Jon that he was Jon & Kate +8. He wanted his life, identity back. Give Jon some credit for trying, so many times, to stop filming.
And right behind the Shoka Diaries, here comes another homily from Faith Filled Kate. As a non-Christian, with many friends who DO walk the walk, she offends me on yet another level.
mamasan said... 108
Kate pressured [guilt[ed] Jon into quitting his IT job. On one episode, [don't ask as I don't remember] Jon said he was no longer Jon that he was Jon & Kate +8. He wanted his life, identity back. Give Jon some credit for trying, so many times, to stop filming.
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That was the season 4 finale when Kate dismissed him out of hand and said her foul mantra "our life is our show and our show is our life", which is SICK. She loved the travel, getting away, attention and most of all, the money and she wasn't letting it go come hell, high water or divorce.
How ironic that Kate said that Jon changed before their eyes, but the kids still love him anyway. As if Kate isn't a totally different person, from the fake boobs, tan, blonde hair to the mini skirts and hooker heels to the like, like, like Valley Girl speak.
Admin -thought the same thing about the Little Angels PRESCHOOL videos
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The tups are 7 and a half, a little old for preschool videos... Kate is completely warped.
Westcoaster said... 109
And right behind the Shoka Diaries, here comes another homily from Faith Filled Kate. As a non-Christian, with many friends who DO walk the walk, she offends me on yet another level.
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Kate's setting up another long con aka grifting Christians as she did when the tups were babies. You reek of desperation, Kate.
I don't think the Christians that were so fooled by Kate will be fooled again. Kate can talk about Jesus all she wants, but her materialism and preying on foolish fans for grifted gifts tells a different story all together.
Most of all, Kate has galavanted around with a married man for years and after the RV episodes, I can't believe that they are just business. It's inappropriate and indefensible.
That was the season 4 finale when Kate dismissed him out of hand and said her foul mantra "our life is our show and our show is our life", which is SICK.
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Yep Kate, you are sick. But we will try to fill our day with happiness, since we would have never thought of this without your suggestion.
You know, sometimes I wonder if she just makes up stuff so she can blog about it. Let's hope the Shoka thing was made up. We know she exaggerates and skirts around the truth, so I wouldn't be surprised if she made the whole thing up. If it's true, then she's an idiot and cheapskate.
Well, now she's baking other revolting stuff...apparently, including mincemeat donuts///Sounds horrid. I agree, I bet she makes up most of her stories and the rest are just pathetic. she seems to attract a lot of negative comments on her twitter- I wonder why she bothers. Oh yes, the praise and gifts and self-satisfaction....
Funny how she is now carving out her life for the benefit of Twitter, whereas before it was for the show. I shudder to think how it would be if there was no audience. All of this attack the day, race the clock from the woman who would sit in a chair, and yell at Jon to do this or that and get mad because he played with the kids instead. Anyone who watched the show could not have missed her laziness.
I think Shoka at the breads and wrap. No doubt, because her very brief and hastily written Shoka Diaries is damage control for the fact that she tweeted her displeasure with a dog that ate food that she left out, well within his reach. It was dumb and could have really ended badly.
Realitytvkids.com (Administrator) said... 83
I thought the same thing about the Little Angels PRESCHOOL videos. In fact the very first thing Roma Downey (looking good girlfriend it's been awhile!) says on her video on the site is if you have PRESCHOOL kids this is for you, lol.
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Mother of the Year over there should KNOW by now that so called 'educational' materials presented to children 3 and 4 years beyond the intended level, do actual harm. It might be cute to watch as a family, casually, one time but since Kate likely got them for free in order to promote them, we all know she has the kids bolted in front of the TV to watch them. If these videos are intended for pre-schoolers (WHICH MEANS 4 YEAR OLDS KATE!) all they are doing is reinforcing infantile behavior and 4 year old thought processes in her 7 1/2 year olds. It is up to the parent, KATE, the one that so badly wanted these kids and demanded physical custody of them all, to treat them in an age appropriate manner and help them extend themselves mentally and scholastically. Stop treating them like 4 year olds and then getting so pissed off when they act like it.
Yup, Kate got the educational dvds for free and is giving a shout out. Reminds me of the episode sponsered by Vtech. They showed some of the kids playing with it while J&K voiced over a commercial for it.
Oh dear Lord.
So let me get this straight- Kate leaves loaves of zucchini bread in a bag by her garbage pails, by the side of the road, and expects the Sanitation people to presume it's a Christmas gift from her?
I would presume that it is just trash.
Kate can't hop into her warm car, drive down to the gate, and greet them with a sincere thank you (maybe with some money in hand)- along with the baked bread? I suppose wrapping the bread and putting it into a bag by the side of the road was more than acceptable for germaphobic Kate.
She probably thinks Sanitation people are icky, and too mediocre to deserve a special appearance by her highness.
As for Skoha swallowing the plastic wrapped bread, I hope that everything works out for that poor creature. Just like Kate's children, there but for the grace of God goes that dog.
Judging by the lack of care, imagination, and effort that Kate puts into doing ANYTHING, I would not doubt her zucchini loaves resembled something akin to "Mighty Dog" food.
I'm glad you are here, CharlieCat.
Condolences to you on the passing of your beloved parents.
Peace & love-
Pink
I just looked at her TwitIQ. We can rest assured that MILO has Shoka's back. Who knew! Thanks Milo.
Oh and someone tweeted they were making mincemeat donuts - almost tongue in cheek for top that.
Once a Viewer said... 116
Well, now she's baking other revolting stuff...apparently, including mincemeat donuts///Sounds horrid. I agree, I bet she makes up most of her stories and the rest are just pathetic. she seems to attract a lot of negative comments on her twitter- I wonder why she bothers. Oh yes, the praise and gifts and self-satisfaction....
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What the hell.....
What's next on her list? Haggis cookies? Tripe treats?
A Pink Straight Jacket For Kate said... 124
What the hell.....
What's next on her list? Haggis cookies? Tripe treats?
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Pork tartar?
lol,Pink...don't give her any ideas for Menu Monday...actually it was a Sophie Wilcox making the mincemeat donuts but no doubt Kaye will steal the grotesque idea- sorry I reported wrong...she is one to steal ideas, as seen in her request to Kris Jenner and obsession with the Kardashian clan & other stolen recipes for her 'book'...and etc etc etc
If anyone can give me the recipe for haggis cookies, I would much appreciate it! ;)
Hi CharlieCat and welcome! I'm glad you decided to post. I'm so sorry about the loss of your parents and your other family difficulties. I hope you find great joy with your children and loving memories during the holidays. I wish you peace.
Starz22 said... 73
So this is Christmas...and what have you done - another year is over...A new one just begun - And so this is Christmas,I hope you have fun...The near and the dear ones...the old and the young. Have a very merry Christmas,and a happy New Year....Lets hope its a good one without any fear!!!
Like kate could ever understand these words.
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Ahhh, Lennon! Classic! This one sums her up perfectly:
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna look you right in the face
You better get yourself together darling
Join the human race
How in the world you gonna see
Laughing at fools like me
Who on earth d'you think you are?
A superstar? Well right you are
Layla
I've never posted here but have read nearly every thread for the past year. I just love all of the stories the readers post. I had a friend who was a narcissist and she was the very same as Kate. She would always have a close friend with her who would continually boost her ego and laugh at her sometimes boring jokes. But as soon as that person said one off thing or disagreed with something, my narcissist friend would dump her. I don't believe Steve is Kate's boyfriend, I believe that he plays up to Kate, smooths her ruffles and continually praises her for pay.
Tucker's Mom said... 113
I don't think the Christians that were so fooled by Kate will be fooled again. Kate can talk about Jesus all she wants, but her materialism and preying on foolish fans for grifted gifts tells a different story all together.
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Here's a guess. Steve-O is back with his other family for the holidays. During this dry spell, as desperation sets in, old Katie Irene is trotting out the Christian card to see how it flies.
I agree, the generous Christians who funded her ascension to her current extravagant lifestyle aren't likely to fall for this scam twice.
A Kate tweet from the top of this page:
@msgoody2shoes21 @CJWhodunit @BHappyLoveLaugh @MiloandJack @SuzeW718 A stuffed horse 2b exact&yes Shoka is cared4like the fam membr he is. about 2 hours ago
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Poor Shoka is treated like a family member, that would mean he is:
Ignored
Mistreated verbally and maybe physically.
Treated like an "icky boy" puppy.
Has his food tightly rationed.
Will face the wrath of Kate unless he constantly wags his tail in endless thanks.
I could go on but...
Merry Christmas to all who post on here!
My favorite gifts were the Skipper doll, even if she was not a real Barbie Doll, and when I opened up the Mickey Mouse record player. We lived in a very small town, far away from a city, so most gifts came from the Sears Catalogue, I remember how worn out it became after having 6 kids looking thru it.
It was also where our school clothes came from. I remember being in 4th grade, and bell-bottoms were so popular. But I was not allowed to wear them-because my grandma convinced my very young mother, that air would blow up into the legs of them, and I would catch a bad cold!! So when I got older, and they made a come-back, you bet I indulged!
Isn't she at all worried about the plastic wrap? I would be absolutely mordified! Just think about it now I hurt for the poor animal. It is her responsibility as it's owner to look out for the dog, not send it away. Stupid.
Kate kept her kids behind because not all were ready to go to full time school, they were in JK last year and first grade this year at 7 but she put them in an academically challenging school...why? It makes no sense to hold your kids back but put them in positions that create difficulty. And now she has them watching pre-school videos? Something is turly off about that if you ask me.
Seems like she wants it both ways. She wants people to believe her children are ALL truly inteligent who will thrive in a challenging environment, yet also wants people to believe that her kids are still little and cute. This whole thing could backfire on her eventually.
Kate blew her chances with christians, maybe she can try grifting the jewish or muslim next, cuz buddhists will never buy into her materialism :)
I liked her pics from Target, she looks much better without so much make-up (as do most women). I hope she realizes that when she sees the pics.
Kate admitted it was HER fault that Shoka was able to get to the breads. Good for her.
Marie... 134. I have wondered that too. Some children thrive in challenging programs and some kind of mosey through it enough to get by and some give up in frustration. I hope the Gosselin kids have each found a good place for themselves as individual children, being pushed enough without being totally overwhelmed. Clearly this year is going better overall. I'm very pleased to assume that.
Oh, by the way, mincemeat doughnuts are like jelly filled - but of course with mincemeat instead. And they're small, too. If you like mincemeat pie you might like those too. Mincemeat is not for me, but my mom loved it and made a pie every Christmas. She also had a recipe she liked that left out the meat and used green tomatoes instead - mock mincemeat.
Mincemeat usually doesn't have meat in it..just dried fruit and things like that I think.
My mom just made micemeat, she cooked actual meat, bought suet (animal fat), put in candied fruits and a bunch of other spices. She made it for someone she knows.
Personally I have no desire to eat it.
What's this all about Kate's "Secret" boyfriend?
Molly: yay! Is it the Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuit recipe on allrecipes.com? My dog LOVES them!
CharlieCat, my heart goes out to you, that's so much to deal with! I sincerely hope 2012 is much, much better.
Y'all, mincemeat donuts is making me gasp with laughter. I'm sorry, that sounds horrible! She's making those? I suppose the children will be forced to eat them. Ug.
Glad she's owning up to her responsibility in Shoka getting to the bread and eating plastic wrap, but I seriously doubt she'll learn her lesson. Girlfriend never does, does she?
As for holiday cooking, tonight I'm making a taco salad with steak fajita meat, but I found red and green tortilla chips! I cracked up when I saw them and can't wait to see my husband laugh over them. It's the little things.
I also had fun getting the stocking stuffers for my husband and daughter--we just do little candies and nuts and fruits and small gifts, but it's fun for all of us.
Everyone have a nice week!
I saw that about the new boyfriend. Don't believe it unless as a smoke screen. When a woman scraps over food for a man and takes food from the mouth of babes for a man - well - he's THE man. That was a very telling moment that I don't anyone at the time thought would be shown. Steve is looking more and more like the cat that the canary these days.
Edit after the fact - the cat that ate the canary.
CharlieCat ~
Sounds like an awfully rough year, I'm so sorry. I sincerely hope you have a better 2012.
Kate called the kids "preschoolers" in part two of the RV episodes. The kids were seven at the time!
http://www.realitytvkids.com/2011/09/recap-rv-breakdown-9511-this-is-kates.html
They are closer to eight than seven now and haven't been anywhere close to preschool for years.
@ICYou1 @lisakn16 Same here!Kids know its a day of giving2 ea other for the happiness of 1s we love! :) Jesus was our gift so it's symbol!
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Translation? "Stuff" is how you show your love.
Oh, and doing a little market test by throwing out Jesus and see how people react.
Dallas Lady, taco salad is my favorite! Well, anything taco is my favorite. We're having some prime sirloin, yams with... huge breath... orange marmalade, apple cider, a dab of butter, a splash of cream, cumin, paprika, cayenne and salt. And cauliflower gratin with parm and swiss.
I'm also scheduled to make my rugelach tonight. I made the dough yesterday and stuck it in the fridge overnight. It's softening, albeit slowly. I hope it turns out ok.
Can you imagine the nightmare of being Kate's boyfriend AND dealing with those poor neglected, troubled, fighting children?
Who would want that? A pedophile? Seriously, wouldn't a mentally healthy man run for the hills?
Oh Tucker's mom! I haven't had rugelach in years, how I miss it. I might have to look up a recipe and try my hand at it. I've never made it before, maybe I am inspired now!
I think that we dont have much to worry about. Christian Kate is long gone. Sorry Kate but that ship has sailed. The Duggars are the christian celebrates right now. Anyone with half a brain will look at Kate and see that she in no way measures up to the Duggers. The children are not yelled at because they did not run when their mom issued an order. They are disciplined in private and never disciplined out of anger. They do mission work both locally and in South America. They are not focused on material possessions and buy many things used.
I dont agree with their christian subculture. I wont get started on that. Its for a different blog (no longer quivering). I will say that the one good thing that came out of their tv time is that the girls get decent looking clothes. They no longer have to wear petticoats, bloomers and matching dresses I dont think that it was worth the price they paid and will pay for having their private moments on tv.
Are any of you old enough to remember Dancerina? I loved that doll. I got it for Christmas when I was 10 in 1970.
http://www.dollinfo.com/dancerina.htm
CharlieCat: I'm sorry too- I'm glad there will three of you anyhow. Best wishes for 2012
Where did you all read about a "boyfriend?" Likely in it for the $ if it's true...
Marie, LOL, you typed MICE meat- did you borrow Kate's recipe? Sorry, couldn't resist !
Looks like someone is fishing for another TV show. I call BS on this. How many times has she lied, and the public is supposed to believe her now? I thought she was sooo sooo busy. How would she have time for a boyfriend?
http://www.infdaily.com/2011/12/breaking-kate-gosselin-has-a-new-boyfriend.html
Yep...I borrowed Kate's recipe for mice meat! :)
No, some of my keys don't always work, didn't catch the missing letter.
I don't know if I put any actualy stock into INF daily or hollybaby articles for Kate having a secret boyfriend, come on. The thought alone is...unimaginable!
http://www.infdaily.com/2011/12/breaking-kate-gosselin-has-a-new-boyfriend.html
Wow! Anyone who dates that harridan is asking for trouble.
I don't count on Hollybaby writing the truth about the secret guy. If it is true just wait til she gets her claws in him and starts shrieking and harping at him. It may not happen overnight but I bet it will. Maybe it is the footlicker?
Article by Hollybaby:
Kate Gosselin is off the market! Nope she’s not dating her bodyguard Steve Neild, HollyBaby.com has just learned that the mom-of-eight has been on several dates with a mystery man!
“Kate has been set up on many blind dates,” a source tells us. “But finally one guy has caught her eye. He’s not in showbiz but she met him at an event. The two have been quietly seeing each other but she hasn’t introduced him to the kids.”
Kate has complained in the past that she hasn’t been able to find a guy. Kate’s ex-husband Jon Gosselin has been seriously dating Ellen Ross for a little over a year.
Maybe Kate will tie the knot in 2012?
All you guys have mentioned dolls I've never even heard of! Ginny Doll, etc. Only doll I can associate with my childhood--aside from a Barbie Doll is the Cabbage Patch Doll.
But you guys, most of you I am assuming aren't barely in your 20s either. Oh well, I think it's neat learn about other dolls.
Beth said... 154
Wow! Anyone who dates that harridan is asking for trouble.
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Wow, exactly my thought.
I guess if she can't travel she can always lock herself in the "do not enter under penalty of severeness room" with her new BF to get away from the kids.
One more thing to distract herself from the horrors of her home life with her 8 little ATMs.
Who would date her? A pedophile? Who else would be interested? She sure doesn't have personality going for her. Or values. Or concern for others. Or anything at all, really.
LOL Marie.
...and thanks to you and Blog fan for the link... . I bet the kids will catch it on google or a friend will tell them...she tries to keep them babies also to keep her cover as Mom of the Year and available hot stuff, ugh. There's a l lot of stuff about her disliking how the children have grown fond of Ellen, Jon's gf...maybe this is spite?
I really don't care who she dates but I do worry about Shoka. If she treats him as she does other members of her family, the poor dog is in trouble. Consumption of plastic wrap should be taken very seriously not dismissed as she has done calling HIM "Bad dog!!!".
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Wowza, damage control morning in PA via Twitter. Let's see:
- too busy getting getting trash out to notice gifty breads were left out. Huh -!did you have a plan B? nah.
- Shoka is cared for like the family member he is ('cept for that living outside thing).
- my personal fave: of course K8 has "plans" to deliver other things this week.
Read here much Ms. Kreider? Actually if you would just shut your piehole on Twitter, no one would see your stupid moves and you would not have to back pedal. And Milo would survive (maybe). You are good for a daily laugh, or three.
Wait, new boyfriend per HB? Now that's funny. Yes, think Steverino is doing the holidays with his real family, hope she sent them some mini loaves.
I agree with the BS on the new boyfriend thing. Unless Steve has ditched her lying, grifting ass, there is no way she's going to give him up.
Beth! OMG! I had Dancerina too! Thanks for the memories/link! I also had Velvet, the doll whose hair would grow. All my cousins had Chrissy. Ah, the memories are making my heart swell.
Oh please. Holly baby is known for just making up articles out of whole cloth, then INF just uses that article as their only source. There's no boyfriend, but I'm sure she loves the attention over it.
I also find it interesting she's been dropping Jesus into her tweets lately. She NEVER said stuff like that once her church grifting scheme ended years ago.
Getting desperate. Right on schedule. *rubs hands together*
As far as I'm concerned Hollybaby and whoever her sources are have zero credibility at this point.
BOTH Jon and Kate have said on at least three or four occasions if not more that her articles were not just inaccurate but flat out wrong. We have been able to confirm outside of Jon and Kate from other sources her articles are flat out wrong. Her articles say malicious things about BOTH Jon and Kate and they are often wrong--it's not a good place to be at as a "journalist."
In fact, I am so annoyed with her articles that I am pretty close to banning them from being posted or discussed here. She has grossed the line from celebrity chatter to flat out malicious, made up gossip.
And come on, we know Kate doesn't have a boyfriend. She's on twitter on Friday nights and Saturday nights all night long, when most people are with their boyfriends. The dead giveaway is her twitter-twatters on non-custodial weekends--wouldn't you think that would be the perfect time to go be with a BF?
Secret boyfriend? What happened with the White House party crasher who wanted to be "set up" with Kate after his wife left him for some rocker type? I understand he was just signed for a new reality series. Makes sense for Kate to be interested in him (Salidi?) if the association with him would get her back on TV. After all, it would be a perfect business deal for her, with any commitment only to her image and pocketbook. Mr.gate crasher man would only need to show up for filming.
The g8 will want for Christmas the things they can't have, because money can't buy it. I bet they would like Christmas morning with mom and dad and happiness, knowing they were loved,everyone sleeping in the same house, laughing at the dinner table, non- matched clothes, Shoka wrestling with kids and Jon on the floor, Kate smiling, no phones or cameras.
Too bad, once the cameras had disappeared ,so did any chance at a meaningful family life.Kate thinks this was a trade up.I wonder if any of the kids write a letter to Santa, just hoping he'd bring their family back together, like the tv movies.They did grow up on tv, so maybe they think it is real and not their non- tv life?hmmmmmm....Bet the wish Santa was real.
Beth said, "Are any of you old enough to remember Dancerina? I loved that doll. I got it for Christmas when I was 10 in 1970."
http://www.dollinfo.com/dancerina.htm
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Yes, Beth! I got a Dancerina on Christmas, 1969 at age 8. I was beyond excited to get that doll, and I know it was a sacrifice for my single mom to buy her. I still believed in Santa up until that Christmas, but as a third grader, I read well enough to know that Santa didn't make Mattel toys (I read the box). So that was the end of my Santa years.
Oh, How silly of me.The Gosselin kids would like a family Christmas -they don't know it, cause they've never had one with real relatives, not 'camera daddies' and friends.Kate would be absent, because she'd be busy tweeting to her twits about what she needs from the Boxing day or after Christmas sales.No biggie.
Kate has a boyfriend yeah right I'll believe him when I see him. And no menu Monday's again this week. I see so how many has she missed doing.?
No more show's 4 u Kate go away.
Pity Party said... 100
What no raccoons or possums in PA?
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Both. And one of them (or both) got into my trash last week. I hope they enjoyed the stale pizza crusts. I cannot imagine anyone in his or her right mind setting food outside overnight that is intended for another person as a gift. The thought of it is disgusting. You never know what (or who) might get into it.
I really can't imagine Kate having a boyfriend. Any man who has seen any of the shows knows how she treats men. She even calls her own boys icky, not to mention all those stupid little love taps she continuously gave Jon. A man would have to serve her on the hour, every hour. Remember at Thanksgiving, she had a to do list ready for all her male friends. No she doesn't need a boyfriend, only a slave.
Do you think Hollybaby is talking about that guy that was at the marathon as a speaker? You know the one that she ran into his arms as she crossed the finish line. She seemed smitten with him. Is he dumb enough to be smitten with her? Isn't he also the one that wants her to go to Madrid or where ever the marathon in the spring is?
Fond Memories said... 166
Beth said, "Are any of you old enough to remember Dancerina? I loved that doll. I got it for Christmas when I was 10 in 1970."
http://www.dollinfo.com/dancerina.htm
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Yes, Beth! I got a Dancerina on Christmas, 1969 at age 8. I was beyond excited to get that doll, and I know it was a sacrifice for my single mom to buy her. I still believed in Santa up until that Christmas, but as a third grader, I read well enough to know that Santa didn't make Mattel toys (I read the box). So that was the end of my Santa years.
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You know, I do believe that it was 1969 when I got mine. 9 1/2 instead of 10. That was the year that they were so popular. I was scared to death that Mom and Dad couldn't afford it and that they wouldn't be able to find it. When I saw that doll on Christmas morning, I was elated!
PJ's momma said... 162
Beth! OMG! I had Dancerina too! Thanks for the memories/link! I also had Velvet, the doll whose hair would grow. All my cousins had Chrissy. Ah, the memories are making my heart swell.
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My sister had Chrissy!
I truly believe the BF story is a plant from her PR (oops, Ms. PR Lady), after all, we are about due for a "set the record straight" NY getaway. Kate's been home what, a week straight?? Yep. Time for a getaway. And after all, how else will she get Steve to come back?
Although, just for fun I was trying to think, just for snark, who would the "mystery" man be....I will place my bet on Rod Dixon (aka Mr. Runner Man). After all, she met him at an event, he is not in show business and the MOST important of all points....she needs him right now to further her "runner" persona.
Kate is so missing the point. Service people don't want baked goods, coupons or copies of her book. They want to laugh, and nothing is more hysterical than Tony Dovolani trying to get Kate Gosselin through 2 minutes of The Jive. That Kate is your gift, put it on DVD and hand it out.
Mr. Runner Man appears to be married, so if that's the BF rumor Kate is hoping to start, it's probably not the best idea. She's already destroyed one marriage (hers) and cultivated huge speculation about another (Steve's), so maybe linking herself to one more guy with commitments isn't such a great idea.
OK...throwing out another doll name.
My sister got a Bestsy Wetsey (Yes, Marie, that is a real doll!) the same year I received a beautiful bride doll with her wardrobe. The box she was in opened like a huge book with several changes of clothes on the side opposite the bride. One of my sister's refused dolls and wanted Tinker Toys. Thanks, for sharing your memories. Completely delightful to read.
Like some others here, I am highly skeptical and suspicious about the recent flurry of God, Jesus, and church-going references from Kate's camp. She has tried and failed at everything she's tried in the last couple of years so perhaps she intends to get back to the churchy talk-circuit? She successfully bilked many honest people out of hard-earned dollars, donations and assistance when her kids were small - maybe she thinks she can re-capitalize on that generosity again. If so, I hope every potential victim, every potential employer, neighbors, parents of her children, her own family members (hopefully NOT her own kids) has an opportunity to have a look at her vulgar Twitter account to see how desperate she is for attention. Clearly she will accept any form of attention, even that of complete strangers on the internet and that attention often lately takes some disturbing forms. Pornographic pictures sent to her while asking about her children - to which she replied! People fantasizing and speculating about how she might die - even in jest, very disturbing to say the least. Especially if her children were to stumble upon these messages. Accepting gifts and food items from people who claim to be well-meaning fans or teenagers when in fact, she has no clue who or what these anonymous 'names' might be attached to. Could be safe...might not be. Why would she take the chance? She seems to be under the impression that having proclaimed "you are now blocked" somehow prevents the world from accessing her account and seeing the filth that resides there. Couldn't be more wrong - the only one who (purportedly) can't see the vicious messages is Kate herself. The rest of it is completely visible in all it's sick glory. I would guess that if Kate has even an inkling that she might be able to exploit the Christian market, her Twitter account will bring that to a quick end. I continue to be amazed at the stupidity of this creature. And the very deep dishonesty that seems to personify her.
@she's an idiot:
I agree with you, however, 1. I don't believe Kate would really care (she just wants to keep her name in the press at all costs) and 2. Kate is the same woman who when questioned about Steve answers with "he married". Not... "No", "No, that would be inappropriate", "we're just friends", etc. She never really answers about Steve except to state a fact (Steve probably is still married).
I really wouldn't put something like this past her regardless of who it could hurt, including her own children.
kHatie's newest blog post for CC is up. As usual it sucks, with no money saving tips (except 'check your grocery flyers for coupons'). Earth-shattering, isn't it?
Last week on Anderson they did a show on money-saving tips. He had on a woman from Extreme Couponing (April, I think) and she mentioned a few coupon sites, none of which were CC. I guess the true couponers don't think it is a good resource.
Anyhoo, here is her blog, courtesy of Preesi's!
Cooking Up New and Money-Saving Holiday Meal Traditions
Posted on December 19th, 2011 by Kate G
It’s about that time to start thinking about and planning out our holiday meal.
In recent years, I’ve noticed a few things concerning our Christmas Day meal. The main thing is that my kids are too excited about their new toys to eat!
I typically cook a huge feast, only to have the kids sit, take two bites and disappear to play with their toys.
I always get up early to put in the ham and spend the day slaving over the sides much the same as I do on Thanksgiving. But, unlike Thanksgiving, the meal at Christmas is far from the main attraction and so it falls by the wayside untouched, especially when entertaining primarily wee ones.
So, during dinner the other night, I asked the kids if they would be opposed to a NEW tradition. I always do this gently because they are SO painfully tradition-based for the holidays, even more so than I am, and that’s really saying something!
I proposed that I cook all day on Christmas Eve and we have our big dinner before we attend our Christmas Eve service that night. Then, with a quick reheat, we could eat those leftovers for Christmas lunch the next day.
The kids happily (and surprisingly!) agreed to this change in plan, mainly because they knew I wouldn’t be in the kitchen for hours on Christmas Day but rather, I’d be able to spend more time opening toys (I’ll spare more hurting ‘hiney’ discussions)!
The new plan makes me extra happy because I will get two meals out of one. What mom wouldn’t love that? Feeding leftovers means saving money, effort and time! Woo hoo!
So, I’m hoping that a minor tweak in tradition this year will make for a more enjoyable holiday for all. Certainly I can’t change the meal contents AND the day of the meal all in one year so I’ll stick to my standard dishes: crock-pot Christmas ham, candied sweet potatoes, pineapple casserole, baked beans, homemade bread and assorted pies (not sure which ones yet) - all on Christmas Eve day.
Now that that’s all settled, I’m off to the grocery store to shop for my ingredients. Happy Christmas meal making, everyone! And to all, a good meal!
A few other tips:
Check your newspaper circulars for coupons to bring to the store. Make sure to check out CouponCabin’s printable grocery coupons page, too!
If you are entertaining, make sure to take people up on their offer to bring something. It’s the season of giving and you shouldn’t have to take everything on yourself!
Too busy to head out to the store or you don’t feel like battling the crowds at the grocery store? Give Peapod a try if it’s available in your area. If you’re a new customer, you’ll get $15 off your first order and your groceries are delivered right to your door!
- K8
My oldest dd came home crying her eyes out, because some boy told them Santa wasn't real.I think she was in Grade One.I asked her what she thought , and she said,"Mom, do you believe in Santa?
I was stumped as to what I should tell her; I know she still believed and didn't want to crush her world. I told her I believed in the spirit of Christmas, because magical things happened this time of year.I reminded her of the story of baby Jesus birth on Christmas day, which is why we celebrate Christmas.
I told her that baby Jesus got gifts on his birthday and maybe that's how giving presents came about.Christmas is about giving thanks that Jesus was born, and some people say that that's what Santa is doing. He's bringing presents for all the kids now, like the wise men brought for baby Jesus.
She looked at me and asked me if I would be sad if Santa wasn't real.I said, 'yes, because so many little kids wrote letters and got pictures taken with Santa and her little sisters would be so sad and would cry.
Can you see the wind? Well, you can feel that, so maybe that's what Santa's like. You can't see him either, but you can feel him.'
Her little face lit up and she went and told her sisters that 'Santa was like the wind, you can't see him, but you can sure smell him if he's around.' Now , why couldn't I think of that short version of my story?
Two more quick things.
Marie, I had a Cabbage Patch doll too. Her name was Madeline and she had bright red hair.
Second, about Shoka, last summer my dog got into some garbage and got a rib bone. We noticed pretty quickly and I took it away from her - but not soon enough. Long story short, my poor baby ended up overnight in the vet's and was bleeding internally. Dog ended up being okay, but it was an $800 lesson for the Bear and I.
She makes ham in a crock pot? Is that usual? It sounds disgusting, and besides, how hard is it to bake a ham?
Okay, why does CC allow Kate to treat writing for them like she did on Kate's Take for TLC? It's not about couponing even mentioned really. What this is, is a "fluff" piece and nothing more.
She didn't write about actually saving anyone any money--which is her new job, isn't it? All she di was write about what they supposedly do on Christmas and how "difficult" it is to change even small things in her kids life. Like it's really all that traumatic to change when you eat. And again, it's about how sore SHE will be. How she strives to make life easiest for herself.
Hate to break it to you Kate but life isn't always going to be easy! Suck it up like the rest of us.
I see now reason CC to employ her if this is all she is going to write about. I really don't.
"Although, just for fun I was trying to think, just for snark, who would the "mystery" man be...."
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I think we can rule out Iwana! :)
Hey Jude- great way to save your daughter's belief. I gave almost the same speech several years back. "The spirit of Christmas" certainly does exist!
As for the article, is Kate supposed to be writing family anecdotes for CC? She managed to get a few ' important' points in- they will be attending a service, she is all-about tradition, and she does it all for the kids' benefit.
Does she think no one else ever though to combine Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and to eat left-overs?? Well, that's what we do, since we are a family of four and if we have a guest or two, we explain our tradition and that's just fine with them. Otherwise Christmas seemed rushed to us, with an eye on the oven while trying to enjoy gifts and church and time together. Now the anticipation is greater, we enjoy the meal more, and we don't have to rush the kids ( not 'wee' ones like K's 11 yr olds, but now teens)
Btw, I don't think Kate's meal sounds too appetizing, for kids anyway. and wow, grocery coupons or catered delivery. Wow, what novel ideas !!
Obviously, did not spell Betsy Wetsy correctly. Those of you who had one will know. Thanks.
From Kate's CC blog:
"The new plan makes me extra happy because I will get two meals out of one. What mom wouldn’t love that? Feeding leftovers means saving money, effort and time! Woo hoo!"
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OK, maybe I don't understand; she changes the day she cooks the meal, why does that translate into getting two meals instead of one? Wouldn't she get two meals out of it no matter when she cooked it? The quantity doesn't change.
Maybe this is her way of saying Her&Steve are a real thing yuck non the less. I don't find it to be true.
Anne, she won't be on any talk shows to set any record straight about a fictional boyfriend. I'd bet my left arm she won't. Who would have her? What would be e point? She's already done two or three pointless post-TLC interviews.
As for Menu Mondays, I do my weekly menu every Sunday. This week, my husband gave a lot of input:
Monday: chicken salad, croissants, fresh fruit (blackberries) and clotted cream, wine.
Tuesday: Double Peanut-Crusted Pork Chops (they're grilled), noodles with peanut sauce, grilled veggies.
Wednesday: Taco Salad with red and green tortilla chips (hee)
Thursday: Veggie Omlettes and Pineapple Upside Down Biscuits, fruit juice
Friday: 7 Layer Salad
Christmas Eve (we do our fancy Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve): Chateaubriand, Rosemary New Potatoes, haven't decided what else. Warm Gluhwein.
Christmas is snacky leftover day.
Ham in a crock pot sounds horrible....kinda' watery, salty mess. Maybe it is ham cut up with potatoes or something else. Just can't see the hunk of ham simmering away in a crock pot.
Her kids sound pretty selfish in that article- they want her out of the kitchen not to spend time, but to set up toys!! Why is this battery installation a major deal?? She also makes the twins sound so young, part of a 'wee' crowd and not being able to open a package and install batteries....
Kateplusmy8 Kate Gosselin
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@ICYou1 @lisakn16 Same here!Kids know its a day of giving2 ea other for the happiness of 1s we love! :) Jesus was our gift so it's symbol!
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I guess Jon taught them about giving and happiness and love cause mommy sure didn't.
Dmasy said... 191
Ham in a crock pot sounds horrible....kinda' watery, salty mess. Maybe it is ham cut up with potatoes or something else. Just can't see the hunk of ham simmering away in a crock pot.
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It's actually very good. It depends on the kind of ham that's used. It's not watery or a salty mess. Sometimes I do it by itself in the crockpot with a glaze; other times with potatoes and green beans and no glaze.
Dallas Lady - yum! Most of us would be glad to join you or copy you. I said this once before...Coupon Cabin would shout, "You're hired!" I know Whole Foods' origin is in Texas. I imagine you shopping at that awesome grocery store for your ingredients.
In The Neighborhood, thanks. You did make it sound much better.
Dear Katie:
OMG, who writes this CC crap for you??? They should acquaint themselves with your history before attempting to impersonate you. Everyone who knows your history is familiar with your total lack of involvement in anything "cooking-ish" over the years when TLC was in your house (and even now), so your discussion of holiday "traditions" falls on deaf ears for those of us who don't buy into your over-inflated "I'm all about my family" nonsense.
As far as the latest tale from your PR team--that you have a "boyfriend," who, interestingly, is NOT Steve--tell them they'd do better to start spreading this news in non-English-speaking realms, where it might still be believed (until Google translation catches up). It's funny how these stories crop up whenever you're feeling "found out"; problem is, your Twitter feed always does you in. You think you're clever? Not hardly, ma'am.
As for "Jesus" and his sudden reappearance in your tweets? Sadly, you've been there, done that, and EVERYONE who might care KNOWS it. The only ones left who might pay close attention to this thread are the IRS. Careful, dear, you never know WHO might be listening.
Merry X-mas, Katie, seriously (don't you love that "X" abbreviation?). Hope your dog AND your kids enjoy their holiday, and that you wake up and figure out how to be a worthwhile human being in 2012.
Sincerely,
Those Who Are Not Deceived
To Kate Gosselin: I'm not at all surprised your children are OK with the leftover food on Christmas. I always loved the day after Christmas because of the leftovers. Easy sandwiches, some sides, and dinner's served. Gives everyone a break from kitchen time.
I only hope that the laid back Christmas Day meal does not mean you are overstressed in the kitchen on Christmas Eve. That would make the day not so fun for your children. Please remember that this is a holiday, intended to be fun, easy, not to mention spiritual. It is not, nor has it ever been, a contest to see who can do the most impressive meal. Feed your kids tasty foods, relax and maybe even enjoy some of the day yourself. Let them have a relaxed day, please.
This might even be the time to take your own advice and have a meal delivered to your door.
Don't forget the coupon! That way the stress factor of cooking, cooking and more cooking will
not play into your Christmas Eve, and you can spend some time with your actual children.
Oh, BTW, all twitter accounts will be inexplicably down on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Just in Central PA, though. So no need for your phone to be within reach. Go play with your kids. Enjoy.
WTF was that column all about? Certainly not about clipping coupons or saving money using CC coupons, it was another whiny piece about how hard K8 works, this time cooking Christmas dinner. Oh poor thing, slaving (in her words) in the kitchen all day, unable to enjoy the mountain of toys. Honey, most moms produce both breakfast and dinner on this holiday.
I actually think eating leftovers the day after is a good idea, but this is not rocket science, and at the very least think of something quick and easy, but new, to do with said leftovers. Crockpot ham? Seriously?;and with an array of starches in the rest of that menu, too. Bread, sweet potatoes pies, oh, pineapple casserole, which is new to me, but I am going to guess it's pretty sweet.
Raise your hands, folks, if you think she's really thinks anyone here believes the Gosselin family is heading to church on Xmas Eve? Oh, but wait, from her description of menus, does this mean she has the kids both Xmas Eve and Xmas Day, and their father gets what? Bitch.
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