Baby Gifts With Special Meaning

When I choose baby gifts for friends and family I always want to give them something that will be unique and meaningful. Something with that little something extra. A little personalization goes a long way like using the babies name or initials incorporated in some way. So when I found this cute little flip stool, I just smiled. How cute is this? The child's stool can be personalized with the child's first name at no extra cost which a big plus! This is a gift that a little one will love. They can use it to reach counters to help mom cook, or brush their teeth! A gift like this is one that I would certainly love to give or receive!

Are these the Right Bridesmaids Gifts?

I think we have all been there. Receiving a gift that we could really live without. Something that was given to use that we chuck to the back of the closet. Now we can't really get away with giving our close friends something that we know that we ourselves don't even like! Let's say for instance you need to buy bridesmaids gifts or gifts for the groomsmen. These are people that we have known for years. We don't want to disappoint them or embarrass ourselves by giving them gifts that are no more than adequate. Why not give them something that they can use? Something you yourself would really love to get? How about a cool flask, tote bag, or nice piece of jewelry? The simple thing to ask yourself is would I like this? This is the sure way to know the right answer!

What are You Thankful For?

Well, Christmas is upon us yet again. I remember when I was a kid it took forever for it to arrive! But now that I have grown-up (well I'll never grow up) but, time is going by way to fast! My kids are teen-agers now and, I miss the times when they still believed in Santa Claus. I would hide wrapping paper and special tags that I would secretly wrap gifts from Santa. Now that the secret has been out for years now I still stuff their stockings with Santa gifts. I don't want them to grow up! We have our snow fall over Thanksgiving and I'm wondering if we will be lucky enough to have a white Christmas or not. We will have to wait and see I suppose.
I am just thankful that we have a wood stove that keeps us more than warm without the huge energy bill. I am thankful for having a wonderful hardworking and thoughtful husband, two great girls, an awesome mother-in-law, and four cool fur babies.
I hope that each and everyone of you really enjoys your holiday this year. I am reflecting on so many things I am thankful for and I wish you all the best this season and New Year.
Hugs to you all!

Happy Holidays!

I decided to draw our holiday Christmas Card this Year. I used shutterfly to create cards to send out.
I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday Season & New Year!

Funky Christmas Pink 2010 Christmas Card

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The Beach

The beach is probably my favorite place to be. I love the smell of the air, the sand between my toes and the crashing of the waves. My sister lives down in Long Beach WA and at one point of my life I did as well.
I still enjoy escaping to the small secret places that only the "locals" know about. Getting away from the television, cell phones and computers is a must for me. Don't we all need to escape reality once in awhile? The day this picture was taken there was not a cloud in the sky, just a slight breeze and warm enough to wear shorts. This was just about the most perfect day you could ask for down on the Washington coast. There aren't many of these days so i cherished every minute of it.

Working from Home

I love my job for many reasons. The fact that I work from home is just one of them. I can literally, get up, grab my cup of coffee, and turn on my computer and I'm at work! My dogs seem to relish in the idea of mom being home all day to cuddle up with or keep the feet warm. In this picture you see Bowie (under my desk) my five year old peki-pom-chi who is my baby. The little guy is his son one of two pups that where born on Valentines day. My youngest daughter now has her very own dog whom she named Kodiak. (Kodiak like the bear because, he looked like a bear cub when he was born.) These little guys are much like my kids but the perk? They don't sass back and love me unconditionally! Cheers!

Shopping - One of my Favorite Things!

I have asked myself this question so many times today, "Wasn't it just Halloween yesterday?" Now Thanksgiving has fallen right into my lap and, I am in a bit of a panic! This year I feel like I am behind in everything! I'm usually done with my shopping, wrapping and decorating before I sit down to help myself to a helping of turkey and mashed potatoes! What is a girl to do when don't have enough time in a day to get your "to do list" done! I have come to the decision to take part in some Black Friday Sales and get a few gifts for the little ones in the family.
So, rummaging through countless ads and searching high and low online I found a few really good sales I want to hit. I may even skip the long lines and waking up at o dark thirty to fight over a few toys that I could easily find online at BigSmiletoys.com. Yes, from the comfort of my sweats and uggh boots and a nice big cup of Java, I can sit at the computer with bed head and shop! The best thing is I have from Friday Novemeber 27th through Monday the 30th to Free shipping when on orders of $50 or more with free gift wrapping! I don't want to be a scrooge so I'm sharing this Sale with you! Get those kids toys you would anywhere else without the hassle of all the other crazy shoppers out there!

Fall's Entrance

I have to admit I'm a warm weather type of person so, now that Fall has come I get into a little bit of a down mood. I know that darkness will soon hover over most of the day since the sun will go down sooner. I feel like crawling up into a ball in front of the wood stove and falling into a hibernation until Spring time again. But, that would mean missing out of some of my favorite Fall and winter things to do.
The upside I use this hibernation period to do my art, and crafts. I love to make jewelry and do scrap booking, crochet scarves and paint. I indulge in these things not to only pass time but, I truly enjoy doing them. I also, along with my younger daughter go all out when decorating for Halloween. She and I spend a whole afternoon setting up the front porch with cobwebs, spiders, rats, and all the good scary stuff. Last year I made two life size dummies of Jason and Micheal Myers from Halloween. With the fog machine going at night really scares the poor kids! Its one of my favorite holidays along with Christmas. I think it all started a couple years ago right after Thanksgiving, that I continually play "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase. I loved it just running in the background with the familiar little jingle going just adds to the tradition around here, the Crazy and funny family that we are. I think I drove my husband nuts quoting all the line of the movie. The girls loved it too and I think this is something they will always remember when the have their own home and family. It would make me so happy to think one day I would be visit their home for Christmas and they would have "Christmas Vacation" playing on TV.
Well, since fall has made an entrance to a long stretch of winter and hopefully snow, I will post pictures of what we do around the house during the solitude months!

Wanted! Blonde Jokes & Stories!

I would love to hear about some "blonde moments" you or someone you know have been so lucky to experience!
This is just for fun so why not? Do you have a good joke or a funny story? Please lets hear about them! Because, without all those blonde moments life would be so dull! It's okay to laugh at yourself! Heck, I do it on a daily basis!

(You can leave a comment and be totally anonymous!)

Happy Monday!

Don't we all have days like this? The phone doesn't stop ringing, your computer is loading too slow, you mess up on HTML, you cant find a file, an email or your coffee cup!
Have a great rest of the week!

Im Not as Think as I Dumb I Am!

Hey, its Ok....that you have no idea what "http," "html" or "url" actually stand for! (HyperText Transfer Protocol, HyperTextMarkup Language and Uniform Resource Locater. Feel Smarter? You're Welcome!)

Let's Go To Candy Mountain!

I love Charlie the Unicorn!
Some may think its a little childish but, hey I am a child at heart! And, I'm not the only one that digs on this guy. My dogs love the sound of the two unicorns voices. I imitate them and they go CrAzY!
Enjoy one of my favorite clips of Charlie the Unicorn Candy Mountain.

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Bring Your Friends and have fun sharing all those blonde moments that everyone has had at one point!

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Another Obsession of Mine...

The obsessive type person I am is why it explains why I have been hooked on Family Guy. I was pretty skeptical at first when a friend I suggested watching. I was only familiar with the previews and short clips that are run on three different channels it runs on. In fact the first time I watched it I fell in love with the devious little baby Stewie who is more of an adult than most I know in real life! I'm only aware when I watch that Stewie's parents are the only ones who can't actually hear him. Good thing because he is always planning to kill Louis his mother, and insult his father Peter, "the dumb ass."

I can actually imitate Stewie's voice now quite well and well now and, quote lines from my favorite episodes. "Deuce"and "blast" have become two of my curse words and let's just say gets a chuckle now and then at home.
Brian the talking dog is also my favortie out of the family, he is smart and witty and did I mention he talks? This pup is the brains of the family and, I wonder as I look at my dogs what they would say if they could talk! Ha! I can only imagine!
So, here I am now setting the reminder on my TV when it shows...even the re-runs I find myself laughing over and over again. On Monday and Tuesdays I am treated with a back to back two hour run of Family Guy and try and stay up for the late night airings at eleven.
As I type this up I have Stewie peering at me on my desktop saver and just have to smirk!

(My favorite clip - Over)

Living in Cyber Space

Technology has come to this...actually being able to live in cyber space! Yes, you can become your own "cartoon" and chat with friends! IMVU is a place where you can shop, dance, decorate your own room, or world and yes even fly! My friends and I have a blast here and so could you! Who will you be?

2009 MTV Movie Awards!

Okay everyone! The day is quickly approaching for the 2009 MTV Movie Awards! I am excited because being a Twilight Fan, the new preview of the second book "New Moon" will be shown! I think Jacob Black will be the up can coming heart throb passing up Edward in this one! New Moon is expected to release in November of this year sometime so, my anticipation grows!

Blogaways.com Titanium Jewelry Giveaway!

Hey everybody! Here's a great chance to win some free jewelry! I thought this was a great contest to enter and would like all you to hear about it! Go to Blogaways.com and follow the instructions on how to enter to win two free pieces of designer titanium jewelry! What lady doesn't love free jewelry so hurry and enter today! While your there check out all the other fun stuff you can enter to win! Got a giveaway you want to submit? You can do that too!

My Talented Daughter on Youtube

I just wanted to share one of my twelve year old daughter's animations. Yes, I'm a proud mom since she taught herself how to do her drawings on photo shop all by herself!
Enjoy!
You can see her Youtube channel here: Coyasgirl

Mrs. Cox's Slice o' Heaven Giveaway!

For this giveaway- One of you will win the “Rabbit Tag” Gocco limited edition print from SepiaLepus. “The image measures 5 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ printed on 5″ x 7″ acid free archival white cardstock. They are printed by hand so there will be variations between prints.” Yes, another one to get you geared up for Spring! Wouldn’t this be lovely in your home or even displayed with your Easter décor?

(All prints are printed on archival fine art paper with archival inks.)

Here’s the skinny on how to enter - First head on over to Mrs. Cox’s Slice o’ Heaven and get all the juciy details! Follow her directions to multiple ways of entering!!!

Her Specifics:

• A simple “enter me” will not work, sorry. If extra entries aren’t submitted separately, they’ll count for one.
• You’ll have until @ Monday March 22nd @ 2pm {Pacific} to enter this giveaway.
• This giveaway is open to US residents only.
• I will randomly pick then email, & announce the winner the next morning at some point after I’ve had some coffee.
  
• Said winner will have 48 hours to contact me with their shipping info so I can pass it along to our lovely sponsor.

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A Cool New Place to Check Out! "Polyvore.com!"

I love finding new ways of expressing myself and sharing things that I love!
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