A couple crafts and something I love right now!

I made these snowman ornaments when my nephews and niece came over for a sleep over.  This craft was SUPER SIMPLE and there was no gluing!

check out youtube for a video on this craft

http://youtu.be/Y7maXh8d6fw

For my friends like my Pilates instructor I had wanted to make pillow spray.  But when I got sick it was canceled till next year.  It's another SUPER SIMPLE craft.

I guess I'll test out the one that I did make.

All you need is water, alcohol and oil scent of your choice.

Last for New Year's Eve I wanted a sparkle barrette - I found this barrette at Target and did a little hot gluing....

I made this necklace for my mom

I originally found this vintage pendant and fell in love with it- so I bought it and created my own beaded necklaces for it.  I counted out the blue beads in the small necklace so that they were in 12s, 13s, and 24s divided by a small gold bead- just a couple of very special numbers.

 

and onto a couple of lip items I'm digging right now~

In the winter my normal chap sticks aren't cutting it so I found this at Bath and Body Works and it's great!

They also have a night time one I use before bed!

And no matter how chapped my lips get I still wanna wear lipstick and these are awesome..
Revlon Colorburst LipButter- they are super moisturizing and have great color payoff.  If you want an everyday color that makes your teeth look nice and white you should try #001 Pink Truffle- it's great and would probably look good on anyone.  I know in the picture it looks dark, but it a great pinky/brown color.
You can find these lipsticks at any drugstore- but they are cheapest at Walmart or Target.

Getting ready for Christmas the organized way....and Christmas Spirit!

Going to the Christmas Tea with mom was so nice and really helped me get into the Christmas Spirit!

They served this yummy cocktail they called a Poinsettia

They said it was champagne mixed with CranRaspberry juice and they put 2 raspberries in every one's glass.

Well in trying to prepare for Christmas in the organized way I tend to get a little snippy, but I do try and correct myself.  I think with getting our house more organized it will in the end save time and grief.  In doing all this stuff around my house my workouts have suffered, but honestly I have to just finish this before I can relax and enjoy my workouts.  I have to let go of all the guilt feels for now and just know I'll be back at it soon......like next week soon!!

here's a quick clip...lol.

 

Is it possible we get a Christmas gift every day it's just a matter of opening it?

 

Life can seem so difficult and it's hard for all of us- but look how far we've come!  We have made major accomplishments whether it's been raising a child, caring for a pet, battling an addiction, leaving bad people behind, helped with homework, donated time and money- we did stuff! 

No matter how small.

A couple of nights I've been a brat like I said- mostly feeling sorry for myself- missing my old body- but look how far I've come

 

This was such a hard time for me, but it was only by one day at a time and the support of all my family and friends that I made it to today.

.......but life is a continual journey and this was just one of my many stops.

I have so much more to grow!

 

I hope I always remember to love everyone as the special gift they are. 

 

The day of Lucas' surprise party I was running around like mad doing errands and I had major problems arise- but I ran into my mom at Walmart and thank goodness as I had a major dilemma there.  So anyways I was rushing rushing and my mom called to check on me after we had said our good byes and she said to me, "Did you hear that guy singing at the front door?"  

Well I did see and hear him- but I was so rushed I didn't enjoy it.

My mom went on to say what a wonderful voice he had and she was so right.

It made me stop and think that I need to slow down and really enjoy gifts that are given to me everyday that I take for granted.  He did have an awesome voice and what a great treat after having to deal with busy Walmart!

 

This gift I didn't miss- An 82 year old woman at the grocery store:

She asks me:

What do you call a fake noodle?

 

Me:  

I don't know

 

Her:

An Impasta

She was definitely a gift that day in the grocery line.   She was so cute and so happy despite the very spacey cashier.  She told me another joke, but it was a bit dirty so I'll keep it to myself.  

I have so much more to grow!

Well I thought I did a video clip of my Christmas stuff, but I stink at it!!!

So just a few peeks at my prep for Christmas

x

Don't forget to play your Christmas music and Free Shipping Day!

I'm trying really hard to get my Christmas albums on my iphone, but it's not going too well.  So far I at least got 2 of favorites on.

A couple of my favorites are.....

 it's not the original performers, but it's still pretty good.  I like it a lot.

I do also like my CD with the original recordings, but I'm unable to find it.  :(  May have to just search itunes for each song.  I have the case, but no CD.

Well-  I LOVE LOVE girl groups from the 60s.  

And if I could come back as someone I'd come back as Ronnie Spector of the Ronetts....

So it only makes sense that A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector is my favorite!

And then dear to my heart is this album:

This was Lucas' 1st CD.  Being he was a December baby it was perfect- my mom brought it over for him and we loved playing it.  It's all music and it's just so fun.  It also has the lyrics so you can actually sing the words yourself.  I will never forget playing this for him and seeing his eyes light up and he was just an infant.

Free Shipping Day this year is December 17th check it out HERE

Craft Ideas and back to the grind........

momscraftyspace

Aw- Miss Mustard Seed- had these on her site.  She's a PA girl and her site is great.

Last nights dinner- yummy!

So I've been totally slacking with working out- at least I haven't been just sitting around - I really have been trying to get our home organized and ready for the holiday. 

 But now it's back to my usual attire- workout clothes.  I'm lucky I can wear my workout clothes to work.  Since losing some weight I really enjoy wearing clothes clothes!!!  It's just not as efficient to do that.

So this morning I did try to spice it us a little 

I threw an infinity scarf on.  I do love this scarf and I have a couple.  I like them because they are super light which is good for me because of getting hot and cold.  I found these at Rue21 for like 7 or 8 bucks.  They are perfect when you want a scarf to throw on before you head to the gym and OK for after when you may be heated up.

I think I've organized everything I wanted except under the sink so now I'm on to "Special Forces" and getting ready to do a couple of crafts.

Special Forces: These are organizing/purging areas of my life that call for grit and determination and special forces to know what to keep and what to purge.  This battle will also take time.

Now craft ideas I LOVE-

I linked to as much as possible- just click the picture.

 I seen these- and they are heavenly to me. 

I absolutely love birds still!  

I would love to do these.

Momscraftyspace

and she had this awesome post:

Check these out:

all with a Sharpie!

 and more crafts.....

Strawberry Leather

Pillow/Linen Spray

 I have a neck project I'm working on....this one is very nice and looks fairly simple- 

but you can also just purchase it on Esty

or how about these

Henryhappened

 These are awesome- Xmas light magnets

These are from A Diamond in the Stuff

This website had some cool- a lot of ModPodge

 Then on Miss Mustard Seed I feel in love with these- personalized snowman families made by Michelle (A Pinch of Prim).  You can click on the picture to go to her store.  You may think they are pricey- but it is just such a special idea.  Something you can always have to remember when you had your little family.

Isn't he cute?

This years Christmas decorating is going to be all about kid stuff and I've pulled out all my musical animals and snowmen......everything that plays will be out this year and I'm hoping to have my nephews and niece over one night for something fun!!!!  Tonight I tried playing them all at once- it's childish but it's so darn fun!

I was also able to get some organizing done- this area has now turned into a holding area of items needing fixing or repair..

 Linen Closet Done- Thank goodness- it was driving us nutz~

Also made dinner - thanks to a nice little article I found on quick meals

Read it HERE

I got my little line-up going and it wasn't actually all that bad to make....

 Here's my chicken before it was cooked......it just looks so good.  Tonight I will use another recipe from on there which used pasta and combine the 2 dishes since we had chicken left over.  The past dish calls for only a couple of ingredients we all usually have on hand.

Gift wrapping area ready for some wrapping

My card writing desk is all ready

just need the cards

We have little guys waiting for batteries

And we have stuff just standing around waiting to get put