Tuesday 4 ~ Coffee and Tea ~ 6/7/2022

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1. What is/are your favorite coffee? (brand or flavor)  If you are a tea lover, which tea is the best for you?

I am NOT a coffee drinker.  I don't like it at all!  I do, however, love tea :)  My favorite is Bigelow's Vanilla Chai.

2.  How do you take your coffee or tea? Sugar, cream , flavoring?

Cream and sugar, please!

3. Do you go out for coffee/tea with friends?   Ever enjoy a real tea room or a  tea party?

Not really.  How sad is that?!?  I've never been to a tea room but my girls and I have had plenty of tea parties :)  I actually also went to a Ladies Tea a few weeks ago at a sister Church.  It was very nice :)

4. If you could design a coffee shop or even a coffee/tea station in your home, what would it be like?

I wouldn't even know where to begin!  It would have to have baked goods, though.  That I do know!

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Linen Closet ~ 1/4/2022

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Here are this week's..... all about January  Linens.

1. White month is in January when towels, sheets and household goods go on sale.  Do you replace old sheets and towels each year?  If not when?

Not really.  I just replace them as needed.

2. How many sets of sheets  and towels do you feel a household need and how often should they be changed on the bed and on the bathroom towel rack?

I have two sets of sheets and about 10-12 towels.  My goal is to change the sheets every week or 2 but that doesn't always happen.  Bathroom towels are changed every day.

3. Do you think the January sales are a bit too close to Christmas when people have spent their money? If you do, what month would be an ideal time to replace linens and things in the home?

I hadn't really thought about it before but that does make sense.  Spring would be a good time for replace the old with the new.

4. There is something so lovely about a linen closet with beautifully folded sheets, towels and blankets. Some place lavender in the closets for a relaxing beautiful scent.   What do you do to make your linens nice? Fabric softener? Lavender? Special folds? Of is you linen closet in serious need of some tender loving care right now?

As long as they are clean and put away, I'm good!   :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Christmas ~ 12/21/2021

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1. Is your tree up? How tall... what color lights? Is there a color scheme you use?

Our Christmas Tree has been up since the weekend after Thanksgiving.  The tree itself is 6 feet and the lights are multi-colored.  We don't have a color scheme.  We do have our memorable Christmas ornaments on the tree though.

2.  Got a menu for Christmas Eve and Day?

On Christmas Eve, we'll be going to my brother's house so it is pretty much their show :)  Christmas Day, we're having ham and deer roast, mashed potatoes and the sides along with pie :)

3. When does it go up and how long does it stay up?

I guess this means the tree???  If so, then it goes up right after Thanksgiving and comes down right after New Year's Day.

4. What is your favorite Christmas memory. When do you open your gifts?

I don't know if I have a favorite Christmas memory.  There are too many good ones to pick just one!  We open the majority of our gifts on Christmas morning after reading the account of Jesus's birth in Luke 2.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Names ~ 12/14/2021

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This week let's talk about your name!    

1. What name would you take if you had to change your name?  

I've never really thought about this question before!  Although my name isn't a "most popular" name and I've never met another "Colletta", I don't think I would ever want to change my name as it has meaning which I'll talk about a few questions down :)

2.  Do you think you fit your name and it's meaning?

I think I do.  I couldn't imagine being called anything else?

3. What is the meaning of your name.. how about your last name?

According to babynames.com:

The name Colletta is primarily a female name of American origin that means Victory Of The People.

The name Miller is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Mill Worker.

4. Were you named after anyone or given your name for a specific reason?  How about your kids?

I was named after my great-grandmother, Colletta, so it has always had a special meaning for me.  My kids were both named with specifics in mind.  

Kaylee Ann = Kay is my middle name and Lee is the hubby's middle name hence Kaylee.  Ann is my mother's middle name.

Laken Amelia = Kenneth was the hubby's father's name so we took the "ken" and made it into Laken.  My dad's name is Melvin so we took the "Mel" for her middle name Amelia.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Books and Movies ~ 12/7/2021

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This week the topic will be  Books and Movies. 

1. Is there a hero or character on TV, in a book or a movie .. or even on all three, that you are especially like? What do you find attractive about them?

I can't think of any character in particular... I've been watching too many Hallmark movies lately!  I need to diversify!

2.  Was there a book that was better in movie form? How about a movie you thought didn't live up to the book?

I usually don't read AND watch...  But, usually whichever I see/read first is better for me.  I can't think of any in particular right now.

3. When you choose a book, program or movie which subject it is most likely to be: science fiction, mystery, romance, comedy, documentary, etc.?     What draws you to a particular book or movie?

I love romantic comedies but I also like some suspense and mystery.    Knowing that a book or movie is going to suck me in for the entire duration said book or movie is what draws me to it.  If I'm not feeling it, I don't waste my time finishing.

4. How important is the title or picture on the cover of a book?   How much importance do you place on a movie because of the actors who are in it?

The title doesn't really matter to me but the cover usually does.  As for movies, there are certain actors whose movies I don't want to miss out on but again, that is usually because I know it will be enjoyable.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ December ~ 11/30/2021

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December is a month filled with religious significance for so many. Christmas(Dec 24-25) and Chanukah(Nov 28-Dec 6). Christians speak of the light coming into the world at Christmas and

Chanukah is the festival of lights when the light was returned to the  newly cleansed temple in Jerusalem. So they have a common connection.

Let's talk about December and what it has in store for you....

1. How much importance do you place on December holidays?  Do you plan and prepare? Is that part of the fun for you or would you rather dispense with it?

The holidays are very important in my family and to me.  We start planning (especially the meals) in mid-October!  I have more fun in the planning and preparing than in the actual celebration :)

2. Food is a big part of the holiday season.  Which foods and treats do you most look forward to having?

Christmas Cookies and FUDGE!  lol

3. It is a season for family, friends, guests and giving.  Would you write a bit about how it all comes together for you in December?  

Like I mentioned above, we starting planning and preparing in October for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I try to get almost everything prepared by December 1st so that I can sit back and enjoy the festivities.

4. Life changes and traditions alter due to those changes. Has anything changed for you and if so how? If not, would you mind sharing your traditions with us?

Life is always changing.  Some changes are wonderful and some are sad.  The past few years have taught me that not everything HAS to go as planned.  I can still choose JOY!

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Happy Thanksgiving ~ 11/23/2021

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Thanksgiving is the subject.

1. What are you most thankful for this year?

Oh my!  So much to be thankful for this year!  I'll post more on that Thursday :)

2.Company or just immediate family?

Usually just family, immediate and extended :)

3 Cooking or catering? Home or eating out?

My sister-in-law and brother are hosting us this year so it will be all homemade cooking!  We've never eaten out on Thanksgiving.  Have you?

4. What's for dessert? 

Pumpkin Pie and Apple Pie :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ My Hometown ~ 11/16/2021

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This week, let's talk about your home town or home state.

1. What was your hometown like?   Or home state or both!  My hometown is a small town.  We have one blinking red light, a Post Office, a small-town restaurant, a pharmacy and a Mom & Pop store. Not much goes on in a town that small so we usually travel either 30 minutes north or 30 minutes south to the next bigger sized "towns" to do our shopping and activities.  If we want to have a lot of selection, we have to travel 60 minutes to the closest "city".
2. Did you enjoy where you grew up?  Why?  Yes, I enjoyed it very much.  Small town living was all I ever knew and wouldn't change a thing.
3. How much did where you grew up shape you?  I would say that more than my town shaping me, my family shaped me into who I am today.  Especially my Mom and Dad who were and continue to be great role models.
4. What were some of the best and worst things about where you grew up?  As I mentioned, we have to travel to get ANYWHERE!  That racks up the mileage on the vehicle very quickly.  That would be the worst.  The best thing about where I grew up (and still live) is the sense of security that comes along with a small town.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ October ~ 10/19/2021

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This week, let' talk about October. Toni sure enjoyed facts about the months and questions on that topic too.

1. What are your feelings about the month of October? Does it bring anything special to mind for you? Do you have memories to share?

I've always loved Fall!  Some of my favorite memories are of being newlyweds in October as we were married in mid-September.

2.Have you ever gone apple picking? Pumpkin picking? Any kind of picking including banjo picking at all? Do you bake pies with those fruits?

I've been strawberry picking and berry picking but not apple or pumpkin picking.  I've been to the orchard for apples but they were already picked, thank goodness!

3. What is autumn like where you live? How about when you were a child?

Seeing as I live where I did as a child, the weather here is usually the same in Autumn.  Chilly mornings, warmer days (but not too warm), crisp air and warm smelling candles!

4.Autumn is not the same as Fall. Fall is the time when the leaves are actively falling.  What activities of Autumn/Fall do you enjoy?  Do you decorate your door or home for the season?

I did not know that!  lol.  I've always been under the impression that Autumn and Fall were synonymous.  I don't decorate much other than one or two pumpkins and some mums on the porch.  But I do start burning the yummy smelling candles I mentioned above .

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Blogging ~ 10/12/2021

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1.  How often do you blog? What helps you blog.. what hinders you?

I try to blog everyday.  Having a "schedule" helps me.  Lack of time hinders me.
 
2.  What benefits do you get from blogging? Are there any?

I think there are many benefits from blogging.  The one I truly started my blog for was the sense of community.  I was a young mom with young girls when I started blogging.  I found many new "friends" in the blogging world :)

3.  Have you ever changed your blog theme? 

Not really.  My blog has always been "Colletta's Kitchen Sink".  It has evolved over the years but I wouldn't say it has changed completely.

4. Where do you get your ideas for blog posts?

Like I mentions in #1, I have a schedule that I pretty much follow every week.  Most of my "ideas" relate to the post theme for that day.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ An Oldie ~ 9/21/2021

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This week's questions are a throw back to 2019:

1.   What is your favorite Thanksgiving show/animated show?:

The only Thanksgiving show I can think of is Charlie Brown The Great Pumpkin!  Are there any others?

2.   What is there about Thanksgiving you like the best:

Getting together with family is my favorite things about Thanksgiving.  That and Pumpkin Pie!

3.   Favorite Thanksgiving/holiday song?:

Here's one I found on youtube :)

4.   If you have an all holiday music radio station when do you start listening to it?:

Anytime after October starts is game for me :)  But...I usually listen to Christmas music the most after Thanksgiving.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ HOME ~ 9/14/2021

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 This week's topic is home

 1.What makes a house a home?

The people that live there :)

2. How to you keep your house neat , tidy and clean? Do you find it difficult?

I struggle with certain areas.  I recently found "The Secret Slob" on youtube and she's amazing!

3.Are plants important in your home.. or collections.. or wall art?  Is there a theme you like to create?

I don't have plants because of children and animals.  I collect yarn :)

4.What is a typical day/evening like in your home?

A typical evening is supper as a family, clean up and then some down time relaxing.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ The Wild West ~ 9/7/2021

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Let's talk about The Wild West!

1. Do you have a favorite TV western you enjoyed? Tell us about it.

I remember really liking the "Young Riders" about, well, young riders who rode for the Pony Express.

2. Lots of western movies... which was one you enjoyed? 

I think one of my favorites was "Young Guns 1, 2, and 3".  Ohhh...also "Maverick" with Mel Gibson and Charles Gardner!

3. John Wayne was in many westerns and had many fans. What actor is your favorite?

John Wayne does come to mind as a favorite actor in westerns.  I especially like "McClintock" with Maureen O'Hara and also "North to Alaska".

4. You are going to have to move to a western state that has cowboys! Which state will you choose and why?

I have no idea!  I'm pretty satisfied with my place in the world with my very own redneck :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ ME ~ 8/31/2021

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Let's talk about you this week.

1. How are you unique or different from your friends or family? How typical are you?

I'm unique in that I have short hair.  I used to have LONG curly hair and just went shorter and shorter until now I have a "pixie" cut.  I'm not sure how I'm typical other than the fact that I love my family fiercely!

2.  How do you spend your spare time? books, hobbies, visiting, tv etc.

Ideally I spend my spare time reading, baking, blogging and crocheting.  Realistically, lately, I've been spending my spare time trying to recuperate from "putting on" a wedding and getting a Freshman started into high school.  Hence, I'm writing this "Tuesday 4" on Wednesday!   :)

3. What was high school like for you?

I enjoyed high school.  I wasn't the most popular girl or anything but I had a great group of friends.  We were as close as sisters and now I really only see one of my friends consistently as we go to the same Church.

4. This question has multiple parts:

a. Handbag: designer style or any will do?

I won't pay over $25 for a handbag so I guess you can say any will do :))

b. Pajamas or night gown?

Jammies

c. Shoes: sturdy or pretty ?

Flip flops!   :)  Other than flip flops:  sturdy sneakers while walking for exercise but pretty for special occasions.

d.home decor: classic, modern, farm house style, traditional?

My decor right now is quite the hodgepodge!

e. Movies: feel good, drama, romance, action?

I enjoy all types of movies.  My favorites are period pieces though :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Let's Cook ~ 8/24/2021

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Let's talk about food this week shall we?

1.What is/are your favorite meal(meals) to eat and to cook?

Cook:  Take-out :)

Eat:  Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn and Applesauce

2.How often do you cook at home and what kind of  meals do you make? 

We cook at home most nights.  We have picky eaters (myself included) so we don't make a lot of dishes that include multiple ingredients.  We stick to pretty much simple fare.

3. When you go out to eat what foods do you find yourself ordering most?

BREAKFAST!  If a restaurant offers all-day breakfast, that is what I get.  Usually a ham and cheese omelet and home fries :)

4. Can you recommend a restaurant in your area?  Why do you like it?

Just recently a "Ledo's" came into a nearby town.  We went there Saturday and it was delicious!  No breakfast though...   :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Marriage ~ 8/17/2021

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This week let's talk about engagements and marriage okay?

1. If you are married would you share how your husband proposed to you? How long were you engaged before you got married? If you aren't married, what would be ideal for you?

The hubby proposed in a traditional way, down on one knee and everything  :)  We were engaged for 2 months before the wedding!

2. Did you receive an engagement ring? Would you show us or describe it for us?

Yes, I did receive an engagement ring that we went to the jewelry store and picked out together.  It has a large diamond in the middle and 3 small diamonds on each side.

3. What kind of wedding did you have? Was it big or small, formal, informal, religious or justice of the peace. Inquiring minds want to know!

We had a very traditional wedding at our Church.  There were about 125 people in attendance.  I wouldn't say it was formal but not really informal either... :)

4.Was there a honeymoon? Where did you go, how long did you stay? 

We did have a honeymoon!  We went to DISNEY WORLD!!  lol  We stayed for a week :)

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Future Ahead ~ 7/27/2021

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This week we have some questions from Pamela Steiner once again.

I hope you enjoy them.

1.  Let's pretend that it is 50 years into the future, and explorers have just discovered your house, "frozen in time" exactly as it is today. Everything is preserved, even the food, but of course no one has lived there for fifty years.  What do you think would be their first reaction as they walk in the door of your house?

What is this "Burger King" they were having for dinner? 

2.  What would the things left in your house tell the explorers about you?
 
We were a loving family with Christ at the center.  And we had way too many "gadgets".

3.  What kinds of books would they discover on your bookshelves or beside your chair/bed?
 
The Bible, inspirational fiction and a sprinkling of non-fiction.

4.  What things would they discover in your closets or cabinets that would make them wonder why on earth you were saving it?

This is a hard question because, naturally, I absolutely NEED everything I'm saving :)  

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Books, TV and Movies ~ 7/20/2021

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Books.. TV.. Movies are the topic of the week.

1 A movie theme song will play every time you walk in the room.. what is it? (consider asking family or friends)

I have no idea!  lol

2. What movie, book or TV program could you live in?

"Pride & Prejudice" or maybe "Emma"

3. Is there a book/movie/TV quote you often think about or that effects you in some way?

"Sometimes there is a peace that can only be found on the other side of war."  King Arthur in "The First Knight".

4. OK friend, its your turn to organize our Blogger Movie Night where we get together as a group for snacks and movies!  What movies have you planned for us tonight and what snacks are we going to have?

We are going to watch Jane Austen adaptations, of course!  lol  Snacks will be chips and dip, popcorn with lots of butter, Twizzlers, and M&M's.  Anything we should add???

Colletta

Thursday (Tuesday) 4 ~ Blogging ~ 7/8/2021

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This week the questions were supplied by Pamela Steiner... Here we go, let's talk about Blogging!

1.  Tell us about your blog.  When did you start blogging?

I started blogging in February 2009.  So about 12.5 years ago.  My very first post was about how I deleted my first post!  Ridiculous so I'm not counting that post.  Therefore, my first post was showing some of my quilting endeavors.  If you're interested you can see it HERE.

2.  What prompted you to begin blogging?

I was a young stay-at-home-mom and really needed a creative outlet and feeling of community.  I saw a link to someone's blog on a quilting forum and thought "Hey!  I can do that, too!"

3.  What was your first blog about and why did you choose that subject/title?

Colletta's Kitchen Sink was my very first blog and the one I've continued all these years.  I've played around with starting a few other blogs but they just didn't stick like this one has.

I chose the name "Colletta's Kitchen Sink" because I knew my blog would be about a little bit of everything.  Even the Kitchen Sink.

4.  How has your blog changed over time, and has it done for you what you hoped it would do in the first place?

My blog has evolved over time as my interests have changed.  It has become such a part of my life that I always come back to it even though I've taken many "breaks".  I'm always drawn back to the creativity it provides.  So, yes.  It has done for me what I hoped it would.

Colletta

Tuesday 4 ~ Entertainment ~ 6/29/2021

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1. Do you have an actor or actress whose movies you hate to miss?

Not really anymore although I do enjoy Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway.

2. Is there a movie or TV program you could watch over and over again?

"The Sound of Music", "Braveheart", "The Patriot", "King and I".  All good ones!

3. Do you have a list of books or magazines you are hoping to read over the summer? Would you share it with us?  Bonus: do you make a cuppa something or a snack when you read?

I have a full Kindle Unlimited account of 10 books that I'd like to get to if I ever find time to read this summer.  We've been so busy that I've not even picked up my Kindle in weeks!  Diet Dr. Pepper is my drink of choice :)  I try not to snack when I read because it can become mindless eating and before I know it I've gone overboard.

4.  What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

I mostly listen to Contemporary Christian music, but when the mood strikes I do enjoy Country.

Colletta