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License to Kvell

5 November 2009 29 Comments
License to Kvell

Kvell definition
Pronunciation: ’kvel
Etymology: Yiddish
Informal term to exclaim joyfully or proudly, esp. in boasting of the achievements of a family member

kvellI am Jewish, so it is in my blood to have these moments. The thing is, once I’ve bored everyone in my family with them, what do I do? I’m not ready to move on yet.

You! You very lucky people. You get to read about it on my blog!

That function I’m running at school? My little prince of a boy wants to create a basket to be raffled off.  His will be 1 of 40 (ish) sold that night. I can’t imagine his basket will get many entries, very honestly. 

Read: Not only did I have to pay to create the thing, I’ll also have to pay to win it back. (How can I let my little boy keep seeing the cup by his basket have so few tickets in it?. I know he’s going to check.)

The basket? No clue what to even name it:

  • A bag of chips ahoy.
  • An Xbox cheat code magazine.
  • A pack of baseball cards
  • A bag of Lime Tortilla Chips
  • A jar of his favorite Paul Newman Pineapple salsa
  • A can of cheese whiz
  • A box of Mallomars (I coaxed him into that one)
  • A gift card to McDonalds
  • Hot Chocolate mix and two mugs.
  • A bag of mini marshmallows

I’m kvelling because I think it’s pretty awesome that he wants to help raise money for a great cause and that he wanted to do this, unprompted.

This brag moment cost a mere…..(cough)…..$75.00

I’m thinking that I’ll ask friends to put some tickets I buy into his collection cup. I’ll fill you in on how much it costs me to buy it back.

Today’s side note:  Way to go Yankees!!!

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  • November 5 2009 at 4:45 PM dg at diaryofamadbathroom said:

    I call that basket heaven. Move out of my way! I want those Mallomars!
    dg at diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..I Never Said I Was Donna Reed My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Long live Mallomars!

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  • November 5 2009 at 4:52 PM Lee the Hot Flash Queen said:

    Call it A Day in the Life of a Boy. I didn’t know you were MOT! No wonder!!!
    Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Pre Teen Angst My ComLuv Profile

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  • November 5 2009 at 5:02 PM Mom of Three
    @trinmom on twitter.
     said:

    Mmmmmm. Mallomars….
    Mom of Three´s last blog ..Writer’s Workshop – Wedded Bliss My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Could possibly rank better than sex (sometimes)

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    Mom of Three
    @trinmom on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Lol. Sometimes, but shhh we wouldn’t want to hurt egos. :-)
    Chocolate never lets you down!
    Mom of Three´s last blog ..Flashback Friday – Heartthrobs :-) My ComLuv Profile

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  • November 5 2009 at 5:03 PM That One Mom
    @That_One_Mom on twitter.
     said:

    Sounds like a little gamer’s dream basket! I’m pretty sure The Boy would be ALL OVER that basket!!!

    P.S. BOOOOO YANKEES! ;)
    That One Mom´s last blog ..Love Is Poop My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Did you say…BOOO???

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    That One Mom
    @That_One_Mom on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I did. I’m a disgruntled Twins fan. I’d say I’m sorry, but I’m not…. But I’m happy you’re happy!!!
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  • November 5 2009 at 5:07 PM mrsblogalot said:

    Oy!…sorry, that’s all I know…

    How about A Basket From The Heart?

    It will be worth every penny (even if you don’t recoup)
    I am jealous of the creativity that went into that basket! I probably would have been stumped after the chips ahoy (-:
    mrsblogalot´s last blog ..Blog Wild A Go-Go My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Cute name! In typical boy formation he wants to name it “Killer Basket”. Sweet child.

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  • November 5 2009 at 6:34 PM blueviolet said:

    Once at a cub scout function, we had a cake bake auction. My son wanted his own cake back because he didn’t want to eat anybody else’s (and neither did I). So we spent a fortune buying that dumb thing back!

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    HAHA! A bakery cake probably would have ended up being cheaper in that case.

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  • November 5 2009 at 7:50 PM susan said:

    Yikes! One expensive basket. The name is a toughy. What about “Little Boy’s Weekend?” I can’t remember how much I spent on a Beach Bash basket at a PTO silent auction-but a good cause is worth it, right?
    susan´s last blog ..Tunes for Tuesday My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    My shoe collection is a great cause too. Guess that will wait, right? :)

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  • November 5 2009 at 8:25 PM Dawn
    @orangepeelings on twitter.
     said:

    Actually, I bet you’ll be surprised by the bids! I think that sounds like an awesome basket! There will be a fierce bidding war, I can feel it.
    Dawn´s last blog ..Sex in the limo…and no, it’s not the name of a new drink. My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Say that a few times on the 12th for me. :)

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  • November 5 2009 at 8:38 PM Deb said:

    What a great mom you are. He will be thrilled and what a great lesson for him. Only thing is, if he likes it to much he’ll want to do it again so be prepared!

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I have one more year left in this school. Thankfully it can’t go on forever :)

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  • November 5 2009 at 9:28 PM kys said:

    What a good kid you have! My boys would never do something like that. “Weekend Fun”?
    kys´s last blog ..Wordful Wednesdays: Good Help Is Hard To Find My ComLuv Profile

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  • November 5 2009 at 10:33 PM Andrea said:

    I think it sounds like an awesome basket, and you will get more bids/tickets than you’re expecting!!! As for what to call it … Something about feeding yourself/filling up your stomach? Fuel for the weekend? I don’t know, I’m too tired to be creative! ;)
    Andrea´s last blog ..10 Reasons I Can’t Sleep at Night My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I hope you’re right!!

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  • November 5 2009 at 11:11 PM Helene said:

    Awww, he obviously has such a big heart! No doubt you’re proud of him. I honestly could not see my kids doing such a generous thing!!

    I hope it wins big bucks!
    Helene´s last blog ..Interview with the experts – Part 2 My ComLuv Profile

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  • November 6 2009 at 10:41 AM Jane said:

    What a sweet boy you have! I’d buy that basket in a heartbeat! Where do I sign up?
    Jane´s last blog ..Get Your Wrinkled Boobs Right Here At Theycallmejane’s Blog! Hurry! Get ‘Em While They Last! My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    See me, I’ll hook you up!

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  • November 6 2009 at 2:22 PM Unknown Mami said:

    You never know, someone might be looking for just that basket.
    Unknown Mami´s last blog ..Fragmented Fridays My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Besides my son?

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  • November 6 2009 at 2:27 PM Amy said:

    I was think X-Box Slumber Party, maybe you can add a gift card to Game Fly or X-box live? The snacks sound awesome!
    Amy´s last blog ..We Can Do It! (Right?) My ComLuv Profile

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    Nancy
    @ifevolution on twitter.


    Replied on : November 6th, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Good thinking!

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