The Best Holiday Movie Ever!

My favorite movie of all time is……

Winners!!

The winners of the Dots Planner Printables are…

CONGRATS Winners! Thank you to everyone that entered.

Crazy Dog Tshirts: Great Holiday Presents!

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love thinking about the presents I will buy for my family and friends. Now there are some people, that I had no idea what I was going to buy them. Well.. until I found out about CrazyDogT-shirts. This company is great because they have Funny t-shirts, Cool t-shirts, 80s t-shirts, and so many more! There really is something for everybody. My favorite is the Funny T-shirts section. I was able to pick out two shirts and both were from the Funny T-shirts section. It was a coincidence that it happened that way. I actually did not realize it until after I picked my shirts out, but CrazyDog Tshirts really are hilarious!

I chose the Giant Gingerbread Man T-shirt in the Funny T-shirts section of their website.

The most elaborate Christmas trees!

The Saturday after Thanksgiving, I always going to a thing called The Festival of Trees. It is a popular event that benefits the local hospital in my town. Local businesses decorate elaborate trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses. It is all displayed nicely and is a huge family event. I always volunteer first and enjoy the decorations after. I took pictures of my favorite trees!

Quick, hot breakfast: Cinnabon CinnaPoppers

I love having a hot breakfast in the morning. But during the week it is typically cold cereal for me. I was at Sam’s Club the other day and found this new breakfast item. It is Cinnabon Cinnapoppers. If you love cinnamon rolls, you will love this tasty treat. Typical cinnamon rolls take at least ten minutes to cook in the oven, not including the preheat time. The Cinnapoppers come in individual trays that contain ten little rolls. All you have to pop it in the microwave for 45 seconds, and then it is done!

Don't Miss This Two Day Sale! Cherry Walls $3 decal

I love creative and originial items for my home. Now I am not creative, so I rely on other people for that (I  like to buy the peices, not make them). Let me tell you,  Cherry Walls  is your answer to having a room that no one will forget! Cherry Walls is having a  great special for the next two days that I do not want you to miss out on!

Look at how cute these birds are! For the next two days, you could own this decal for only $3 plus free shipping. This typically sells for $14. You will receive 6 birds and you pick the color.

This would also make such a great gift for someone else, because they won't ever think you bought a professional, cute bird decal for only $3. 

We Have A Winner!

Congratulations Fe M. for being the winner of the Bucks for Black Friday giveaway. I hope you get some great deals with your money tomorrow!

Another Bad-Dog Book

“Not another one. I had gone to the bookstore to read the gossip magazine for free when I saw it – yet another best-selling book about someone’s adorable, out-of-control dog.” -Joni B. Cole

This is how Joni B. Cole’s story begins. She is at a bookstore and sees another book about a dog. Cole’s book about her dog should be sitting on that book bestselling table she thinks. Well that is if she gets around to writing it. Fast forward to the present and Cole did write her bad dog book, sort of.

Etsy Spotlight: CloudStreet

   

I just recently created my very first scrapbook page and was so proud of it. When I think about it though, I did have some things I would change. One thing I noticed was that I had a hard time cutting and centering my creations. So I was thinking that I now want to try digital scrap booking. That way my creation would look completely professional. Cloudstreet creates the perfect pictures for creating fun scrapbook pages. Cloudstreet is a design and illustration studio filled with wonderful goodies.

These fun animals and trees is The Baby Pastel Wild Animals Pack. These pictures would look so cute with pictures you took at the zoo. This pack would include different colored trees, lions, giraffes, monkeys, and more! This pack only costs $4.95! You cannot beat that when you get unlimited use of the pictures. When you buy physical scrap booking pieces at the store, you only get one use and they are more expensive.

Etsy Spotlight: RedCatArtBeads

If you are having trouble thinking of a gift for a lady this holiday season, RedCatArtBeads is the perfect place to go for super cute jewelry. The jewelry is all custom made, and some are even her own personal design.

If you are like me, you want to own this necklace so badly! I love the fun colors, because you could wear it with any colored shirt. I would also be willing to bet that no one else will be wearing a necklace like this. I would be able to wear this to work, or also out on the town. This necklace has so many different looks.

Giveaway: Dots Planner Printable

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things about starting a new year, is starting a new planner. I love looking all around for the best one, because I will be stuck with it for a whole year! I write everything in it. I would be lost without my planner. Uncreative Mommy (don’t let her name fool you!) is an Etsy seller that sells every kind of planner you can think of! Her's are great because you do not need to wait until the new year to start it :) She sells grocery lists, cleaning calendars, blog planners, menu planners, babysitter information, and so much more! She gives you the tools to create the almighty, customized planner!

Etsy Spotlight: Little Punkin Munkie

You cannot have too many ornaments on your Christmas tree. I just do not think it is possible! I have a weakness for cute ornaments, and Little Punkin Munkie  is filled fabulous cupcake ornaments. These ornaments are very unique and you will not find anything like it in stores!

I really have such a big weakness for homemade ornaments. Look at how cute these are! I am sure if this ornament was on your tree, you would get a lot of compliments.

Etsy Spotlight For The Holiday Season

I did not know what Etsy was until I started reading blogs, which was a few months ago. It is such a wonderland of wonderful products. I love how easy it is to search for different items. The creators are so talented. You never know what to find, and I think it deserves a lot more exposure.

With the holiday season coming up, it is now time to buy decorations and buy presents for other people. Over the next few weeks, I will posting about some great Etsy sellersand their products. Feel free to contact me if you are interested. in being featured. I hope you will love their products as much as I do J

Holiday Toys Then & Now

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I am in the Christmas spirit!

Well ladies (and guys!), I am officially in the Christmas mood. I am going to put up my Christmas tree tomorrow. It is in the attic along with most of the other decorations, and I do not feel like tackling that just yet. So I will be doing that tomorrow. Look for photos then. I did have a small pink tree in the basement that I put up. I got the tree and the ornaments from Target last year. I do not have a tree topper for the tree, so I used a full sized Penguin ornament.

Support for Special Needs and Replace My Contacts are giving away an iPad2!

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Replace My Contacts at Support for Special Needs! I want to win the iPad2

Support for Special Needs and Replace My Contacts are giving away an iPad2!

Go to Support for Special Needs! to win!

You do not want to miss out. Very easy to enter!

Sugar Cookies with frosting and m&ms: recipe

I love cookies and m&ms. Together they are the perfect treat. I tried a new simple recipe today and wanted to share. It is great for the holidays!

Ingredients for cookies:

·         1 stick butter, softened

·         ¼ cup solid vegetable shortening

·         1 cup granulated sugar

·         2 large eggs

·         ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

·         2 ¾ cups all purpose flour

·         ¼ teaspoon baking powder

·         ¼ teaspoon baking soda

·         ¼ teaspoon salt

·         1 cup m&m candies (the mini ones)

Ingredients for frosting:

·         ½ cup butter

·         4 cups powdered sugar

·         2 teaspoons vanilla

·         4-6 teaspoons milk

UPrinting: Giveaway

 I am excited to be hosting a giveaway for UPrinting. UPrinting is a great company that makes Nightclub Flyers.  You can choose between Shiny UV Gloss or Chic Matte for your paper. The paper is thick and durable 14 cardstock. The flyers are available in standard or custom made sizes. I love that if you are not extremely creative (like myself!) you can download a template to make the creation process a bit easier. UPrinting is here to save the day with their professional looking flyers.

  

Who Knew I Would Actually Like Scrapbooking

I am by no means an artsy person. I wish that I was, but I was not blessed with the talent. When I look at a craft or art project someone did, I typically feel two emotions.

·         I am so amazed at how cool it looks

·         I am so jealous because I cannot do something like that

Scrapbooking is just one of the many things I wish I could do. (Until now!!) On Saturday I decided I might as well give it a shot. I went to Michael’s to pick up my materials. Now I was not expecting the huge variety they had. There was rows upon rows of paper, stickers, letters, shapes, etc etc. I easily spent one hour there. I had such a hard time trying to pick the best combination. I would start at the paper. I would spend a long time narrowing my choice down. Then I would look at the stickers and realize that those super cute stickers would work perfectly with a background I did not pick. I was constantly changing my mind. I will save you all those details!

My younger sister and I

What Would I Do Without My Kitchen Aid Mixer?

So I recently purchased the stainless steel Kitchen Aid mixer off one of the tv shopping channels. After I purchased it, I had serious buyer’s remorse.  I could not believe I had spent over $250 on a mixer! When I already had one! I told myself that I was going to return it as soon as I got it. All I could think about was what I could do with all that money. About a week later, the package arrived on my doorstep. I took it out of the main box. The mixer was alluring and I knew I could not send it back! So I didn’t J

History and Highlights of Black Friday

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The Forever Moments: Great Gift Idea

Online shopping can be tricky sometimes. You know what a product looks like online, but what does it really look like in person? Today I received a package from The Forever Moments . I had been their giveaway winner. They were so generous in that I was able to pick out a layout and a frame. I picked out the “My Little Monster” layout and the Solid Wood Frame (Country White). 

I do not think this picture does the layout justice. If you look close, you can see that it is not a mass produced layout! You can tell someone cut the paper, laid everything out, and glued it together. You can just tell that someone spent a long time making it. I was so impressed with this company.

Look What I Bought Today!

So for those of you who did not know, I LOVE Scentsy. It is one of my favorite items. One of my friends asked me today if I wanted to buy anything. She knew I can’t turn down Scentsy, so that is probably why she asked! Well I ended up buying 12 new scents!!

Veterans Day

Today is a day that you pay tribute to the veteran's of our country. I am thankful for the people that served and who are serving because I am able to live a free life because of them. Without them our lives would be completely different. Never forget the ones that serve and risk their life for YOU. So thank you to each and every veteran.

This is a great video showing pictures of veterans over the years.

Winter Wonderbucks Cash Giveaway

What is Winter Wonderbucks?

Winter Wonderbucks is a cash giveaway event open to all interested bloggers and businesses. It will run from Thursday, December 1st to Sunday, December 18th. There will be one grand prize shared across all of the blogs that participate. The grand prize will be a Paypal cash prize or Amazon gift code (winner’s choice)! The amount of the prize will depend on the number of blogs participating. The event will focus on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Well, I had a job interview today.....

……And boy was it was nothing like I was expecting

The position deals with taxes which I enjoy greatly. I arrived ten minutes early and wore a nice black suit. The two interviewers were very nice and warm. However, the the questions threw me off guard!

Maybelline Mascara and Burt's Bees

Today I decided to treat myself to two new beauty products!

·         Maybelline New York Great Lash Blackest Black

·         Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Crème

I have tried Maybelline’s mascara in the past. It has been some time, so I did not remember if I liked it or not. The mascara means business when it says it is the Blackest Black. I like how it made my eyes pop, since the color I so dark. It went on smoothly on my lashes. I had a bit of a problem with clumping. I think the problem was that I did not curl them first, so I think I will try that next time before I put on the mascara. I have worn it all day today and it looks like I just put it on. In my before picture I was wearing no makeup, and in the after picture I was only wearing the mascara.

Twenties Girl: Book Review

Twenties Girl by Sohpie Kinsella is written just like all her past books. The story is about Lara Lington, a twentysomething woman, about her struggles with her new job, love life, and parents. However, there is a big twist. Her great aunt, Sadie Lancaster, just died but her ghost is following Lara. Sadie needs Lara to find a necklace before she can move on to the afterlife. The book is cute and the ghost is seen in a fun light (not dark and scary)This is a great read. It is witty and humorous. Lara and Sadie form a unique relationship that is unlike anything else. The characters are adorable, the book is a light read, and many secrets come out that you can’t see coming.

I give this book 4/5 only because there were some points that were predictable. However, there were so many twists that I did not see coming.

Details

Title: Twenties Girl

Author: Sophie Kinsella

Pages: 448

Price on Barnes and Noble: 8.98

Summary off of Sophie Kinsella’s Website

Lara has always had an overactive imagination. Now she wonders if she is losing her mind. Normal twenty-something girls just don’t get visited by ghosts! But inexplicably, the spirit of Lara’s great aunt Sadie – in the form of a bold, demanding Charleston-dancing girl – has appeared to make one last request: Lara must track down a missing necklace Sadie simply can’t rest without.

Lara’s got enough problems of her own. Her start-up company is floundering, her best friend and business partner has run off to Goa, and she’s just been dumped by the love of her life.

But as Lara spends time with Sadie, life becomes more glamorous and their treasure hunt turns into something intriguing and romantic. Could Sadie’s ghost be the answer to Lara’s problems and can two girls from different times end up learning something special from each other?

The Holiday Season

Well it is offical! I am in the holiday spirit. I went to Target today just to look around and they had Christmas items everywhere! Their dollar aisles were filled with wonderful goodies :) I think that is my favorite section of Target! There was Christmas stockings, rugs, ornaments, signs, bags, cards, etc. I was in heaven.
Then there main seasonal area had Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, candy, you name it, it was there! I normally get excited about the holidays right before Thanksgiving. This year I am already excited. At work people talk about how they are already starting their shopping. Here in blogland, it is filled with ideas for Christmas presents, great giveaways, etc. Then stores are bringing in their seasonal items. I feel like everywhere I turn, there is Christmas items. I just cannot help getting into the holiday mood.

So I had picked a few things out that I wanted to get.. All from the dollar section of course.. Reindeer socks, cute monkey ornament, holiday lotions, and a few other things. I get to the checkout and this nice girl was ringing up my items. When I was about to pay, I released I left my debit and credit card at home! Could you believe it!? I was sad that I had to leave my treasures there. I may just go back tomorrow....


When I got home, I searched on Etsy and found these five items that are so cute I had to share! You need to check them out.




 

Christmas Trees with Pink Pom Poms set of 3   The Yarn Barn

 

Christmas Decorations Fridge Magnets  DWL Jewelry

Counting Down Yipeeee...Christmas Advent Garland JaneSays

Elf Movie-Fun 'COTTONHEADED NINNYMUGGINS' And The Sign Says

Otto the felt Octopus - Unique Christmas Ornament The Offbeat Bear

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What is in my mailbox today?

I won this very Oxy Clinical acne system. I have been dealing with acne for atleast six years nows. It is very persistant especially when I work out six days a week. I have not tried this product yet, but I will over the next couple days. This pack should last four two to three weeks which is great.I like that this pack contains three different Oxy products, so I can try them out. I am very excited for this and will keep you all posted on what I think! 

*Disclaimer: I won Oxy Clinical Acne Solutions Pack in a giveaway. Oxy does not sponsor or endorse this post. These are my opinions.

Halloween Hustle 5k

So on Saturday I participated in the Halloween Hustle 5k. The race benefited Helping Hands, which provides housing and resources to homeless people. I feel like this is a pretty great cause!

This was my third 5k race and had a great time like always! My time was 31:11, which is about 30 seconds better than I did in my last race. I felt like I walked quite a bit. I felt like I walked frequently, but my walking lasted for a few seconds. I need to work on pushing myself to keep jogging. 


I loved that there was pizza, soda, and ice cream waiting when you crossed the finish line. The race had only about 50 participants, so you were able to eat as much as you wanted. What a great way to end a race.

On November 19th, I will be running in another 5k. By then I hope to have a time under 31:00!!