tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post9124684028824559132..comments2023-10-08T08:29:47.056-04:00Comments on Bringing along OCD . . . : Products that help me through the hectic timesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-56827836921920557242013-12-19T19:47:46.009-05:002013-12-19T19:47:46.009-05:00I totally agree with the candle/fire thing. I have...I totally agree with the candle/fire thing. I have never purchased these battery candles but I love them. Chase Bird is so cute by the fire and I love the cat ornament. <br /><br />It's good to do extra little things for ourselves. I really like your suggestions. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-29432436732372873762013-12-17T12:13:04.485-05:002013-12-17T12:13:04.485-05:00Love this post. I love to see different ways peopl...Love this post. I love to see different ways people help manage the holidays, especially when OCD is a point. I saw Costco had a bunch of battery powered candles ... I think I know what I'm getting next time we go (I use a candle warmer to avoid my OCD fire stuff...shhh). <br /><br />:DKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687840610018476358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-11425211762160420042013-12-17T07:13:32.603-05:002013-12-17T07:13:32.603-05:00I have a few of the battery candles, but prefer th...I have a few of the battery candles, but prefer the old-fashioned kind. My mom switched to a candle warmer which is good so I don't worry about her forgetting to extinguish the real version. <br /><br />I love the flavored coffees this time of year -- chocolate mint mocha is my go-to right now. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-24367810264832026052013-12-16T22:16:26.329-05:002013-12-16T22:16:26.329-05:00Your post exudes light and warmth, Tina. Nothing b...Your post exudes light and warmth, Tina. Nothing better than that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-62614361071871026962013-12-16T20:40:45.764-05:002013-12-16T20:40:45.764-05:00Tea and all kinds! I'm not a tea drinker the r...Tea and all kinds! I'm not a tea drinker the rest of the year, but I enjoy a cup of tea when it gets cold. You are the winner of my "Pelican Point" book giveaway. Please send me your address at cornwallst59@hotmail.com and I will send your book to you. Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-72045502374526838282013-12-16T19:32:00.314-05:002013-12-16T19:32:00.314-05:00Pretty tree and ornaments! The battery candles are...Pretty tree and ornaments! The battery candles are a good idea.. I could not go without my coffeemaker..have a great evening and week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-61728600497202668122013-12-16T17:38:27.854-05:002013-12-16T17:38:27.854-05:00I have an essential oils diffuser that I can run i...I have an essential oils diffuser that I can run if I'm concerned about mold and mold spores. That's helpful. I'm glad for convenience food and leftovers (not a product, I know) but when I'm hungry and tired and don't want to go through the effort of cooking, that helps. I burn beeswax candles, although I haven't done that much this year. I love incense but I'm not sure that it's good to have it around the birds, so I have that in the bathroom. Otherwise, I think I'd just let it smoke the place up! :)Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912518380859086951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-49424803550379985162013-12-16T16:24:41.639-05:002013-12-16T16:24:41.639-05:00This is a wonderful, comforting post, Tina. Thank ...This is a wonderful, comforting post, Tina. Thank you for sharing! We use battery powered candles also. I think they're best, and much safer with four kitties around. :). I love this photo of Chase Bird. Adorable!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005482538480063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-62372203183638996442013-12-16T14:55:11.006-05:002013-12-16T14:55:11.006-05:00Sounds like you are trying to be mindful of the he...Sounds like you are trying to be mindful of the here and now. Very good strategy! I've started using Scentsy. They are candle holders, but use a lightbulb to melt the wax instead. I really like it and I don't have to worry about fire. I do still use real candles at times, but I always have to keep an eye out for them.71º & Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09981113989131619635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-40195021600625633822013-12-16T13:11:20.293-05:002013-12-16T13:11:20.293-05:00whaterver works for you tina, we all have little t...whaterver works for you tina, we all have little tricks and products we rely on!!<br /><br />i am a list maker and a list lover!!<br /><br />and the hubs helps with everything, i would not make it without his help!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-20543988842732305312013-12-16T11:44:35.995-05:002013-12-16T11:44:35.995-05:00Those battery candles are lovely, I didn't eve...Those battery candles are lovely, I didn't even know they existed. I don't have anything special other than tea with a bit more sugar than I need and half hot milk. I use our timer to keep me focused, no more burnt cakes, breads, cookies, no more boiled dry potatoes, etc I carry it with me, a big ol thing but I love that it keeps me from spoiling or missing things. Those cats are like that, no repose! Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458351240865452950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-45717003955422139552013-12-16T11:20:40.737-05:002013-12-16T11:20:40.737-05:00We watched The Waltons Homecoming last night and P...We watched The Waltons Homecoming last night and Paul and I were both freaked out by the real candles on the tree. I don't blame you for battery candles at all. Plus in college my friend's cay caught its tail on fire walking past a candle!! He was ok but still!Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-90680025861950571512013-12-16T10:51:37.785-05:002013-12-16T10:51:37.785-05:00I have never commented, but I do so enjoy reading ...I have never commented, but I do so enjoy reading your blog. This post is great. We have 2 cats and 2 dogs (with wagging tales) and I use battery operated candles ~ with the timers ~ year round. So much safer. I have a Keurig but have never tried that particular tea. I do use a tea bag of Lipton Mixed Berry green tea every afternoon, though! Again, I look forward to your posts and enjoy them so. Thanks for sharing. Chris K in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658359253248199893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-88324879322428662182013-12-16T09:47:04.117-05:002013-12-16T09:47:04.117-05:00I have those battery-operated tea lights for my Ch...I have those battery-operated tea lights for my Christmas decorations and love them. It just makes good sense. We've had a particularly long cold-snap (cold for here anyway) and I love using our fireplace with the fake gas logs because there is no mess to worry with afterwards. I had always wanted this, and when we bought this house last year, that was a definite selling point. :)Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-3011798220290256722013-12-16T09:18:16.708-05:002013-12-16T09:18:16.708-05:00i think the no-flame candles should be considered ...i think the no-flame candles should be considered in any home that has pets that climb. a nice, safe alternative. gas logs - no mess. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-38093713882075141082013-12-16T08:50:50.756-05:002013-12-16T08:50:50.756-05:00Yorkshire Gold is my go to tea every day. Yum.Yorkshire Gold is my go to tea every day. Yum.Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-11603050388688614412013-12-16T08:37:15.960-05:002013-12-16T08:37:15.960-05:00Yes my phone helps me as well - I would be lost wi...Yes my phone helps me as well - I would be lost without the reminder function! And the Christmas lights really do soothe the soul don't they? I love turning all the other lights off and just using the Christmas light's glow to light up everything :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-24975400436975670322013-12-16T08:35:54.462-05:002013-12-16T08:35:54.462-05:00did you notice they had the battery candles at the...did you notice they had the battery candles at the lodge too! i love christmas lights. i have them all over inside the house and love to turn all the lights off and just relax to the glow of christmas lights!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-38631723651111770112013-12-16T08:33:57.118-05:002013-12-16T08:33:57.118-05:00I love this -- learning what helps you through and...I love this -- learning what helps you through and also seeing your pretty tree, decorations and of course, Chase Bird. I love the lights especially -- I put them everywhere! And the battery candles are a real bonus!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-88380965012314217252013-12-16T07:45:03.806-05:002013-12-16T07:45:03.806-05:00I love battery-powered candles! I think that's...I love battery-powered candles! I think that's such a great idea. My favourite thing during the cold season is my electric blanket. I turn it on about 15 minutes before I go to bed, and the sheets are toasty warm when I slip into them!Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-15301717057946903572013-12-16T07:06:42.858-05:002013-12-16T07:06:42.858-05:00Oh I left a very nice comment twice and I have no ...Oh I left a very nice comment twice and I have no idea where it went I am trying this once again. LOVE the candles, fireplace and log, tea and wise Chase. I could not get buy without the heater in my tractor brrrr. HUGS BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-77325610430881732992013-12-16T06:45:09.504-05:002013-12-16T06:45:09.504-05:00curious - where do you find that tea? sounds delic...curious - where do you find that tea? sounds delicious. i think anything in our world we can get lost in ... i have a problem of getting lost in my computer time ... it is like another world - you are just pulled in - & suddenly i come back to the real world & i have much work to be done. i enjoy your timer idea. works for me. ( :Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-84311869661057280572013-12-16T06:28:21.701-05:002013-12-16T06:28:21.701-05:00Thanks for sharing these products. The battery ope...Thanks for sharing these products. The battery operated candles are awesome, I think I'm going to purchase a couple for myself. Often I want the glow of a candle, but I'm worried about falling asleep or leaving my home with leaving the candle lit. <br /><br />MadisonSassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473560581723247919noreply@blogger.com