So, I can't believe I have started my Christmas shopping already and that i actually started in October. I am normally that mom who puts it off until the very last moment and then I'm ticked b/c that must have item is sold out or unavailable and I'm off to the internet to see who guarantees delivery in 48 hours LOL, I know! So this year I thought since the economy is horrible and we have many … [Read more...]
Tipping
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I know you are supposed to tip people but I always get tripped up in what you are supposed to tip. Since I was a waitress (sorry the correct term is now server) I never want to be the happy tipper since tips were my living, but these days I can't afford to be the best tipper either. I hate going to get my eyebrows and lip waxed especially. I can't be rockin' the unibrow as well as Bert and when … [Read more...]
For My Home- My Life
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So on another blog My Home- My Life was talking about the Halloween decorations that drive her crazy and I was telling her about my mom's neighbor who goes crazy every year with Halloween! These are some of the pics I took that don't really do any justice for the yard. I didn't take nearly enough photos to show it all but I was trying not to let the home owner catch on to me taking pics … [Read more...]
Latest work
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I have been horrible about getting anything accomplished craft wise these days. I got a couple of huge orders in the beginning of October and it kinda burned me out. I recently got a request to design and make a set of custom pink and brown wedding table numbers so it was great to make me have to step up and work again. I like to give my custom order people a choice of 2 designs. Here is choice … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween
From my family to yours!Happy Halloween! Hope everyone has a fun & safe Halloween this year! And I have successfully posted 31 posts in 31 days. I was aiming for a post a day in order to achieve this, but life gets busy and that wasn't possible so some days went blogless while others have triple posting days. I don't know if I will be able to maintain the daily blogging while we get closer to … [Read more...]
2008 MA State Ballot Questions
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So voting day is coming and each state has individual "questions" that we vote upon. Here are Massachusetts State Ballot Questions for 2008. QUESTION #1: QUESTION 1: Law Proposed by Initiative Petition State Personal Income Tax Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 6, 2008? SUMMARY As required by law, … [Read more...]
Etsybloggers- Baby Friendly Beads
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This month's featured Etsyblogger is BFBeads. She sells baby safe necklaces for your baby's to play with while you breastfeed. She has two stores over at Etsy. The first one is BFBeads and the second one is Mama's Magic Studio. She also has a blog that you can check out. … [Read more...]
Bruschetta Chicken Skillet Recipe
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I made this recipe last night and it was so good! My boys that don't like tomatoes even ate up! In a large skillet (I am using a 12 inch) add 1/2 cup Italian Dressing and on a medium setting. Add 3 good size garlic cloves, minced. If you don't have a Garlic Press I recommend this one, from Pampered Chef of course! Add 2 medium red peppers chopped. Stir. Add Chicken. Cover for 10 mins or … [Read more...]
"A Soldier’s Silent Night"
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"A Soldier's Silent Night"(Click Here To Listen)T'was the night before ChristmasHe lived all alone,in a one bedroom housemade of plaster and stone.I had come down the chimneywith presents to giveTo see just who,in this dwelling did live.I looked all aroundA strange sight to seeNo tinsel, no presents,Not even a tree.On the wall hung picturesof far distant lands.Metals 'n badges, awards of every … [Read more...]
