Starters:
Baguettes
Dubliner Cheese
Triple Cream Brie
Applewood Smoked Cheddar
Cranberry & Cinnamon Goat Cheese
Summer Sausage
Veggies & Dip
Dinner:
Turkey
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Stuffing...one with onions, one without
Green Bean Casserole
Corn Casserole
Sweet Potatoes
Mom's Oyster Dressing
Grandma's Fried Cauliflower
Cranberry Sauce
Apple Crisp
Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
Lots of wine
And it was FABULOUS
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Gift Ideas of the Day...
A lot of my gift ideas come from Delight.com. Today I got a coupon from them that I can pass on to you!!
10% off + free shipping between Nov 26 and Dec 1...just use the code!
In honor of that...all of the following are from Delight...
Just some things that I think are cute or neat...
Crimson Enamel Earrings
$40.50
Condiment/Serving Dish
$21.95
12 Days of Christmas Plates
$95
Very cool vintage look...LOVE these!
Cable Box Organizer
$29.50
Black or White - Hides your cords and plugs
10% off + free shipping between Nov 26 and Dec 1...just use the code!
In honor of that...all of the following are from Delight...
Just some things that I think are cute or neat...
Crimson Enamel Earrings
$40.50
Condiment/Serving Dish
$21.95
12 Days of Christmas Plates
$95
Very cool vintage look...LOVE these!
Cable Box Organizer
$29.50
Black or White - Hides your cords and plugs
$3.75
BUY THESE NOW BECAUSE THEY WERE JUST SOLD OUT NOT LONG AGO!!!
$38.50
They didn't check when they got "him"???
Zoo solves mystery of celibate polar bears...
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/26/japan.bears/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/26/japan.bears/index.html
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Helpful Article to Help Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays...
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/25/dogs.and.toxins/index.html
The chaos of the holidays and visitors may distract you from potential dangers.
The chaos of the holidays and visitors may distract you from potential dangers.
Gift Ideas of the Day...
Donate...-
Don't forget there are those that are less fortunate than ourselves...and that doesn't always mean the homeless, although food banks are really low right now and need contributions.
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Animal Shelters can also use a little help. And if you are thinking of getting a new pet for your family for Christmas, PLEASE go to a shelter and not a pet store!
This link will take you to a 'Wish List' page of my local shelter. I imagine that almost all animal shelters would need the same stuff on the list...just when it comes to food and kitty litter check with them to make sure you get the right kind...they don't like to have a mixture...especially when it comes to food. It's the little things you forget they might need...paper towels, toys, office supplies, dish soap, trash bags...Keep them in mind when you see items like that on sale at the store...
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Our troops are over there in Iraq and don't have the comforts we take for granted.
I found so many websites...but please let me know if you know of one I miss...I could probably do a few posts alone just on this topic...and I might.-
Send a pre-packaged stocking or your own gift
http://www.operationgive.org/
FREE SHIPPING FROM FEDEX - FEDEX ROCKS!!!!!!!!!Great story behind this one...
http://www.anysoldier.com/
http://www.treatanysoldier.com/
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Started small...
http://www.toys-for-troops.com/
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This one has a LOT of links to other programs...
Adopt a Soldier...
"When I get a box (or anyone else gets a box) its hard to describe. You find a nice quiet corner and everyone knows not to bother you. You sit there and look over the box as if you had never seen anything like it before. You read who it's from, and a smile crosses your face--you recognize the name. You might already know what's inside, but it does not matter. Some tear it open as fast as they can, others take their time and enjoy every second of it. Once inside, you go through it, every little item once, twice, sometimes three times. It's a very delicate process. You breathe it in and you think of the person who sent it to you. You think of home, family, cars, summer--everything all at once. And for a very short time, you are there away from this SH*T hole. You are grateful. Then you look around and there's always a buddy who is down or having a bad day. You share your box--sometimes just with the one guy, sometimes with everyone--and it's electric. Everyone catches that feeling, and we start talking about home, about things we miss, things we are going to do when we get back, and the heaviness of the day lifts and it's not so bad.
...It's not the "things" that are sent that matter to us, it's the thought. That's the power ALL of you have who take the time to send things. You can change the worst day into the best day, in a split second." - MP in Iraq
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http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=k-9-support-team
http://www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/
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Wow...I'm blown away by how many organizations and ways there are to support the troops, their families, and even they're pets!!!
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I think I will definitely be posting more about different individual organizations in the future.
Good Dinner...and leftovers!!!
So I've got to pat myself on the back for a moment. Last night I made a spectacular dinner.
Rosemary Syrah Chicken w/ Saffron Risotto
Really it sounds so much more complicated than it really is...
First of all...the risotto is from a bag...so all I had to do is boil water and put a little butter in it.
But...the chicken...oh the chicken...it was SO good.
I thawed some chicken breast tenders and cut it into bite size pieces (while being picky and trimming all fat and tendon junk). So the chicken pieces are sitting there in a bowl and I think...I need to do something to this...I can't just saute up the chicken without anything! We had opened a bottle of Syrah from our favorite winery on Sunday...and didn't like it. Well...it's just too young, it needs to age like FIVE years. So anyway, we have this open wine in the fridge but probably won't drink it...buuuut....I pour some in the chicken bowl...just enough to coat all the pieces not to drown it. I sprinkle some garlic salt (too lazy to chop or press some garlic last night), some basil, and finally some Rosemary. And then I sauteed it in olive oil...and that's it.
The veggies were Green Giant steamer packs (highly recommend those btw)!
EASY dinner...and I'm telling you...the chicken is TO DIE FOR!
I had higher hopes for the risotto than results but it's not bad.
I'm eating the leftovers for lunch right now. :)
Really it sounds so much more complicated than it really is...
First of all...the risotto is from a bag...so all I had to do is boil water and put a little butter in it.
But...the chicken...oh the chicken...it was SO good.
I thawed some chicken breast tenders and cut it into bite size pieces (while being picky and trimming all fat and tendon junk). So the chicken pieces are sitting there in a bowl and I think...I need to do something to this...I can't just saute up the chicken without anything! We had opened a bottle of Syrah from our favorite winery on Sunday...and didn't like it. Well...it's just too young, it needs to age like FIVE years. So anyway, we have this open wine in the fridge but probably won't drink it...buuuut....I pour some in the chicken bowl...just enough to coat all the pieces not to drown it. I sprinkle some garlic salt (too lazy to chop or press some garlic last night), some basil, and finally some Rosemary. And then I sauteed it in olive oil...and that's it.
The veggies were Green Giant steamer packs (highly recommend those btw)!
EASY dinner...and I'm telling you...the chicken is TO DIE FOR!
I had higher hopes for the risotto than results but it's not bad.
I'm eating the leftovers for lunch right now. :)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Gift Ideas of the Day...
You-Can't-Go-Wrong Jewelry...
These are jewelry items that I think most people would love no matter what their taste...OR they're things I think that are super cute if you don't like them!
Forget Me Knot Ring
$48.75
Available in sizes 6-8...there's where you can 'go wrong'...getting the wrong size
There's also enamel red, white, and black versions of this too.
Recycled Glass Pendant
$55.50
Recycled from wine bottles
Handmade Floral Adjustable Ring
$18
These are jewelry items that I think most people would love no matter what their taste...OR they're things I think that are super cute if you don't like them!
Forget Me Knot Ring
$48.75
Available in sizes 6-8...there's where you can 'go wrong'...getting the wrong size
There's also enamel red, white, and black versions of this too.
$55.50
Recycled from wine bottles
Handmade Floral Adjustable Ring
$18
$49.89
Very unique!
$45
$55
This is one of my favorite quotes
$11.99
Get to know you...Christmas Edition...
From Randi’s Blog…
Welcome to the CHRISTMAS edition of getting to know your friends . Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire email and paste into a new e-mail (blog post) that you can send. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, remember to sent it back to the person who sent it to you!
1. Wrapping Paper or Gift Bags?
Wrapping Paper…matching my Christmas tree…and all ‘Martha Stewart’-ized..oh yea…
2. Real Tree or Artificial?
Either really…I like the look and smell of a real tree but the ease of an artificial, but we don’t HAVE an artificial…so we go real…they’re cheaper.
3. When do your put up your tree?
Usually about the second week in December or so…we like to get at least 3 weeks out of it. But we got out our decorations and I’m ready NOW so probably sooner
4. When do you take down your tree?
Definitely not until after New Years…then whenever we feel like it or we think it might catch on fire if we turn the lights on
5. Do you like/drink eggnog?
Love it…we found a new concoction this year…a little rum AND a little amaretto
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Probably a Barbie of some kind…or my big electronic keyboard
7. Hardest person to buy a gift for?
my dad…we’re not all that close so it’s REALLY hard…this year is easy though, he got married in June and will get an album of photos I took. No…I’m not worried he’ll see this. He doesn’t do computers
8. Easiest person to buy a gift for?
my step dad…I just understand what he likes…it’s easy for me. Although if it’s not a book or movie then it’s a little tough. My mom isn’t hard either. Rob either, well…sometimes…this year I have no clue. I like to get things that aren’t on ‘the list’ but I know he’ll like…not sure I can do that this year…might be all list.
9. Do you own or display a nativity scene?
Don’t have one
10. Do you US Mail or E-Mail Christmas Cards?
snail mail…oh yea…should probably get those.
11. Worst gift you have ever received?
hmmm…probably a shirt from grandma with cats on it or something…sorry grandma. It’s funny, my grandparents always get me (or my husband and I) one kick ass gift that we’re surprised about and then there’s the ‘wah wah wah’ gift too. It’s great!
12. Favorite Holiday Movie?
elf (I watched it yesterday!)
13. When do you start Holiday Shopping?
usually anytime from September on…
14. Have you ever re-gifted a gift?
Um, maybe…maybe for a white elephant thing but I can’t really think of anything specific
15. Favorite food to eat at Christmas?
desserts!!! Actually I just love all the munchies!
16. Favorite Christmas song?
this changes…I really love the classic ones…sung by Sinatra etc. Hmmm…I do have a soft spot for Silent Night and O Holy Night. In fact, the very last song of my very last Purdue Christmas Show was Silent Night (always is)…but I had a solo. It meant a lot to me. I’m going to try to get that from the DVD and put it on YouTube to share…anyone know the best way to do that?
17. Celebrate on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Depends on everyone’s schedules…mostly his mom and sister…both work on holidays just depends which ones…so it could go either way.
18. Christmas at Home or Travel?
That just depends too…this year will probably be ‘travel’ since we both managed to get a week off so we’ll probably stay up north the whole time.
19. Can you name all the reindeers?
I’ve sung about them for years and years…so YES! I can even tell you the ‘redneck reindeer’s’ name…it’s Leroy
20. Tree Topper Angel or Star?
Star
21. Open gifts Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
Depends
22. Most annoying thing about the Holiday Season?
the bell ringers…I know it’s charity and all…but they really need to use jingle bells instead of that damn annoying bell! And greed. Your child will not die if they don’t get the newest super cool toy of the century. Don’t get in a fight about it ya friggin’ Scrooge! OH THAT TOO! Nasty curmudgeney people around the holidays…is there a reindeer up your butt or what?!?! MERRY Christmas…sheesh
23. What special item do you want this season?
I’ll be grateful for everything and anything. No special one thing this year.
24. Gifts or Gift Cards?
Both…I appreciate the gifts and I have a wish list so people don’t have to do the gift card thing but the gift cards are always appreciated too!
25. Christmas Dinner…turkey, ham, or something else?
I always loved having Cornish hens but a glazed ham makes the best leftover sandwiches!!!
Welcome to the CHRISTMAS edition of getting to know your friends . Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire email and paste into a new e-mail (blog post) that you can send. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, remember to sent it back to the person who sent it to you!
1. Wrapping Paper or Gift Bags?
Wrapping Paper…matching my Christmas tree…and all ‘Martha Stewart’-ized..oh yea…
2. Real Tree or Artificial?
Either really…I like the look and smell of a real tree but the ease of an artificial, but we don’t HAVE an artificial…so we go real…they’re cheaper.
3. When do your put up your tree?
Usually about the second week in December or so…we like to get at least 3 weeks out of it. But we got out our decorations and I’m ready NOW so probably sooner
4. When do you take down your tree?
Definitely not until after New Years…then whenever we feel like it or we think it might catch on fire if we turn the lights on
5. Do you like/drink eggnog?
Love it…we found a new concoction this year…a little rum AND a little amaretto
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Probably a Barbie of some kind…or my big electronic keyboard
7. Hardest person to buy a gift for?
my dad…we’re not all that close so it’s REALLY hard…this year is easy though, he got married in June and will get an album of photos I took. No…I’m not worried he’ll see this. He doesn’t do computers
8. Easiest person to buy a gift for?
my step dad…I just understand what he likes…it’s easy for me. Although if it’s not a book or movie then it’s a little tough. My mom isn’t hard either. Rob either, well…sometimes…this year I have no clue. I like to get things that aren’t on ‘the list’ but I know he’ll like…not sure I can do that this year…might be all list.
9. Do you own or display a nativity scene?
Don’t have one
10. Do you US Mail or E-Mail Christmas Cards?
snail mail…oh yea…should probably get those.
11. Worst gift you have ever received?
hmmm…probably a shirt from grandma with cats on it or something…sorry grandma. It’s funny, my grandparents always get me (or my husband and I) one kick ass gift that we’re surprised about and then there’s the ‘wah wah wah’ gift too. It’s great!
12. Favorite Holiday Movie?
elf (I watched it yesterday!)
13. When do you start Holiday Shopping?
usually anytime from September on…
14. Have you ever re-gifted a gift?
Um, maybe…maybe for a white elephant thing but I can’t really think of anything specific
15. Favorite food to eat at Christmas?
desserts!!! Actually I just love all the munchies!
16. Favorite Christmas song?
this changes…I really love the classic ones…sung by Sinatra etc. Hmmm…I do have a soft spot for Silent Night and O Holy Night. In fact, the very last song of my very last Purdue Christmas Show was Silent Night (always is)…but I had a solo. It meant a lot to me. I’m going to try to get that from the DVD and put it on YouTube to share…anyone know the best way to do that?
17. Celebrate on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?
Depends on everyone’s schedules…mostly his mom and sister…both work on holidays just depends which ones…so it could go either way.
18. Christmas at Home or Travel?
That just depends too…this year will probably be ‘travel’ since we both managed to get a week off so we’ll probably stay up north the whole time.
19. Can you name all the reindeers?
I’ve sung about them for years and years…so YES! I can even tell you the ‘redneck reindeer’s’ name…it’s Leroy
20. Tree Topper Angel or Star?
Star
21. Open gifts Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
Depends
22. Most annoying thing about the Holiday Season?
the bell ringers…I know it’s charity and all…but they really need to use jingle bells instead of that damn annoying bell! And greed. Your child will not die if they don’t get the newest super cool toy of the century. Don’t get in a fight about it ya friggin’ Scrooge! OH THAT TOO! Nasty curmudgeney people around the holidays…is there a reindeer up your butt or what?!?! MERRY Christmas…sheesh
23. What special item do you want this season?
I’ll be grateful for everything and anything. No special one thing this year.
24. Gifts or Gift Cards?
Both…I appreciate the gifts and I have a wish list so people don’t have to do the gift card thing but the gift cards are always appreciated too!
25. Christmas Dinner…turkey, ham, or something else?
I always loved having Cornish hens but a glazed ham makes the best leftover sandwiches!!!
My Etsy.com shop is now open!!!
So I've only got 10 items and for now they are all photographs but hey...it's progress!
Click here if you'd like to visit my etsy shop!
I plan on adding more items soon. I'm in the process of making some jewelry items to sell and have a lot of fun ideas as well. I'm even thinking of learning some new crafties! I've added a link and preview of my shop on the right and I will always let you know of any hot news for my shop.
I'm really excited to be a part of etsy...there are so many wonderful things people are creating!!
Click here if you'd like to visit my etsy shop!
I plan on adding more items soon. I'm in the process of making some jewelry items to sell and have a lot of fun ideas as well. I'm even thinking of learning some new crafties! I've added a link and preview of my shop on the right and I will always let you know of any hot news for my shop.
I'm really excited to be a part of etsy...there are so many wonderful things people are creating!!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Gift Ideas of the Day...
For the geeks in us all...
Stellarscope Star Finder
$38.75
Helps identify stars and constellations...sounds wicked cool to me!!!
USB Missile Launcher
$39.95
Captain Nerdy T-Shirt
$9.95
USB Neon Christmas Tree
$24
Flexible Illuminated Keyboard
$26.99
Stellarscope Star Finder
$38.75
Helps identify stars and constellations...sounds wicked cool to me!!!
USB Missile Launcher
$39.95
Captain Nerdy T-Shirt
$9.95
USB Neon Christmas Tree
$24
Flexible Illuminated Keyboard
$26.99
Thursday, November 20, 2008
My new cell...
How sweet it is!!!
It's a touch screen!! And it opens for a QWERTY keyboard for easier texting!
Gift Ideas for the Day...
Don't forget your Jewish friends!!!
Personalized Crystal Menorah
$37.98
Kosher Wine - St. Julian Sholom Wine
$7.99
I've had this...it is soooo good. Very sweet.
Hanukkah Decorated Cookies
$29.99
From FTD.com
Hanukkah Music CD
$14.98
Personalized Crystal Menorah
$37.98
Kosher Wine - St. Julian Sholom Wine
$7.99
I've had this...it is soooo good. Very sweet.
Hanukkah Decorated Cookies
$29.99
From FTD.com
Hanukkah Music CD
$14.98
Don't forget their pets!!!
Hanukkay Bone$8.49
I saw a bunch of things like this at PetsMart too!
Call the chicken police!!!
OMG this is too funny!
I can just hear them..."c'mon c'mon break it up! break it up!!"
"I don't want to have to come back here"
I can just hear them..."c'mon c'mon break it up! break it up!!"
"I don't want to have to come back here"
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Gift Ideas of the Day...
For the pet or the pet-lover...
Re-usable bowls for pets on the go!
$10 for 6
Know someone who takes their pet EVERYWHERE?
Doggy-only drying towel
$27.50 for medium size - $33.50 for large size
Good idea!
"Protect My Pet and Companion" Pet Tag
$6.95
With each "Protect My Pet and Companion" Pet Tag purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Keep your pet safe while walking/jogging!!!
LED Nylon Dog Collar
Lights are button controlled
$14.95
With each LED Nylon Dog Collar purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Blinking Safety Light
No reason this couldn't go on your outdoor cat's collar too!
$6.95
With each Pet Blinkers Safety Light purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Adjustable Sterling Double Paw Bracelet
$29.95
With each Sterling Adjustable Double Paw Bracelet purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 28.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
"I Rescued a Human" Tag
$6.95
With each "I Rescued a Human" Pet Tag purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Photo Carved Light
$159
This is great for someone who has recently lost a pet too
There's also a nightlight version for $44.95
A lot more paw print and animal merchandise (funding food and care for rescued animals) can be found on the Animal Rescue Website.
https://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/
There is much cuteness to be found there and it's supporting a great cause! Get shopping!!!
There are sooo many cute pet tags I forced myself to STOP!
Re-usable bowls for pets on the go!
$10 for 6
Know someone who takes their pet EVERYWHERE?
Doggy-only drying towel
$27.50 for medium size - $33.50 for large size
Good idea!
"Protect My Pet and Companion" Pet Tag
$6.95
With each "Protect My Pet and Companion" Pet Tag purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Keep your pet safe while walking/jogging!!!
LED Nylon Dog Collar
Lights are button controlled
$14.95
With each LED Nylon Dog Collar purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Blinking Safety Light
No reason this couldn't go on your outdoor cat's collar too!
$6.95
With each Pet Blinkers Safety Light purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Adjustable Sterling Double Paw Bracelet
$29.95
With each Sterling Adjustable Double Paw Bracelet purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 28.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
"I Rescued a Human" Tag
$6.95
With each "I Rescued a Human" Pet Tag purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Photo Carved Light
$159
This is great for someone who has recently lost a pet too
There's also a nightlight version for $44.95
A lot more paw print and animal merchandise (funding food and care for rescued animals) can be found on the Animal Rescue Website.
https://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/
There is much cuteness to be found there and it's supporting a great cause! Get shopping!!!
There are sooo many cute pet tags I forced myself to STOP!
Why? Why do companies do this?!!?
At-a-glance...I mean...seriously. Is a sticker almost the size of the cover necessary to show the pages of the book that I can simply OPEN and see for myself?
And if you are so compelled to plaster the sticker on the front...can you look into some stickers that are at least easier to remove? Because I don't care how badly you want us to keep that sticker on the front, we're going to take it off...or TRY to.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Things that have my heart all a flutter at the moment...
I just had some with lunch...the only problem is they leave you wanting more! They're VERY good!
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GRILLED Twinkies?!?! I've gotta try this!
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I'm LOVING this Al Dente blog!!!
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This Junk Jewelry book!
I ordered it yesterday and I can't WAIT to get it!
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LIFE photo archive now available to search!
Gift Idea of the Day...
Entertaining...
Party...
Holiday Entertaining Dish Set
$24.50
Look at the coolness you get for that price!!!
Laughter...
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special DVD
$9.99
I just saw the edited version on Comedy Central...HI-larious!!!!!!!!!
You haven't seen Jeff Dunham!!?!?! Get yourself on YOUTUBE!!!!!
For Kids...or...me...
Holiday Smencils...Smelly Pencils!!!!
$12.50
I TOTALLY want these! I always liked weird writing utensils...have no idea why!
Cinnamon, Sugar Plum, Candy Cane, Ginger Bread and Sugar Cookie. Pack contains 2 of each scent.
There's also other Smencils!
Conversation Starters...
Table Topics
$25
These are great! There's all kinds of 'editions'...couples, teens, 'right or wrong', etc...
Games
Cranium
$17.72
I freaking LOVE this game!!!
Party...
Holiday Entertaining Dish Set
$24.50
Look at the coolness you get for that price!!!
Laughter...
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special DVD
$9.99
I just saw the edited version on Comedy Central...HI-larious!!!!!!!!!
You haven't seen Jeff Dunham!!?!?! Get yourself on YOUTUBE!!!!!
For Kids...or...me...
Holiday Smencils...Smelly Pencils!!!!
$12.50
I TOTALLY want these! I always liked weird writing utensils...have no idea why!
Cinnamon, Sugar Plum, Candy Cane, Ginger Bread and Sugar Cookie. Pack contains 2 of each scent.
There's also other Smencils!
Conversation Starters...
Table Topics
$25
These are great! There's all kinds of 'editions'...couples, teens, 'right or wrong', etc...
Games
Cranium
$17.72
I freaking LOVE this game!!!
Over a penny?!?!?!
How much better of a world would this be if people concerned themselves more over WHAT is right rather than WHO is right?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/18/penny.bill.ap/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/18/penny.bill.ap/index.html
Want to know a secret?
SoMi learning :: exposing :: sharing: BlogSecretParticipants
Go to the link above and read 79 different anonymous secrets. Great project!
Go to the link above and read 79 different anonymous secrets. Great project!
Monday, November 17, 2008
I forgot my favorite Shana Logic item!!!
I heart this shirt so much! It would match my angel wing earrings!!!
And...added to Amazon Wish List...
Angel Wings T-shirt
$22
And...added to Amazon Wish List...
Angel Wings T-shirt
$22
Gift Idea for the Day...
Fun Stuff...
I found a new online shop that I love...Shana Logic
There's all kinds of unique, fun, alternativey stuff there.
The categories in the 'girls-apparel-girls' section are: Cute, Cute, Cute!, Yummy Goods, Asian Inspiration, Punk Rock Sass and some others. Yes, it takes a certain personality for some of the items but I personally love it...or...can at least appreciate it!
Here are some ideas...
Arm Warmers - I totally want these, I'm adding them to my Amazon Wish List!
$18
California Roll Sushi Bracelet
$30
Know someone who is a sushi freak? Perfect! It's just clevercute!
Adjustable Camera Ring
$8...that's right...EIGHT DOLLARS
there's also a necklace
Ok...so some of the stuff you may think...it looks so...immature...so give it to a kid!!! :)
Cupcake T-shirt
$20
They also have stuff for the home, ipod gear, and stuff for pets!
I LOVE the collars...I bet the 'toy dog' ones would fit Nyx!
Novelty collar
$13
I found a new online shop that I love...Shana Logic
There's all kinds of unique, fun, alternativey stuff there.
The categories in the 'girls-apparel-girls' section are: Cute, Cute, Cute!, Yummy Goods, Asian Inspiration, Punk Rock Sass and some others. Yes, it takes a certain personality for some of the items but I personally love it...or...can at least appreciate it!
Here are some ideas...
Arm Warmers - I totally want these, I'm adding them to my Amazon Wish List!
$18
California Roll Sushi Bracelet
$30
Know someone who is a sushi freak? Perfect! It's just clevercute!
Adjustable Camera Ring
$8...that's right...EIGHT DOLLARS
there's also a necklace
Ok...so some of the stuff you may think...it looks so...immature...so give it to a kid!!! :)
Cupcake T-shirt
$20
They also have stuff for the home, ipod gear, and stuff for pets!
I LOVE the collars...I bet the 'toy dog' ones would fit Nyx!
Novelty collar
$13
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sable Memorial...
It's been just over three weeks. I still have some moments when I really, really miss her. In fact, Friday night was a rough night...but I know that will happen.
Anyway, I've been meaning to post what we were given by the emergency clinic for her...
They sent a sympathy card right away and with her ashes we received a wooden boxwith a paw print on the top to keep her in, some flower seeds to plant, and also impressions of her paws in a ceramic disk with her name on it. I thought that was very nice.
I also bought a photo charm bracelet so I can see her all the time.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Gift Idea of the Day...
For the ECO-conscious!
What a coincidence! Delight.com's 'Today's Delight' is perfect! Seriously I didn't plan that one.
Delight.com - Today's Delight
Green As Can Be MIKADO Gift Set
$61.50 (today at least!)
1 set of 5 Mikado Envirosax reusable grocery bags; 2 ECOBAGS® reusable produce bags (1 large cotton sack, and 1 medium net sack); 1 27oz Moss Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle. There are other styles of this set available too!
Reusable Bags in fun colors
$9.75
You know how you can get reusable bags from your favorite stores...well, you know...they slather their logos all over those and you feel like you can't take those things into other stores. Well...use these guys... they're WAY more stylin' anyway. They have all kinds of styles and different sizes on their website too!
There's also these reusable bags...
Envirosax Ultra-Mod Black & White Reusable Grocery Bags
$37.95
Planner made from recycled paper
$18.75
The Sunjar: A Solar Powered Jar Full Of Sunshine
$39.75
This could be a fun nightlight for kids too!
Detox your home book
$16.50
"Packed with helpful tips and surprising facts, their first book, Squeaky Green, is a totally informative and completely entertaining room-by-room guide to giving dirty the boot. Squeaky Green is rehab for chemically dependent homes."
What a coincidence! Delight.com's 'Today's Delight' is perfect! Seriously I didn't plan that one.
Delight.com - Today's Delight
Green As Can Be MIKADO Gift Set
$61.50 (today at least!)
1 set of 5 Mikado Envirosax reusable grocery bags; 2 ECOBAGS® reusable produce bags (1 large cotton sack, and 1 medium net sack); 1 27oz Moss Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle. There are other styles of this set available too!
Reusable Bags in fun colors
$9.75
You know how you can get reusable bags from your favorite stores...well, you know...they slather their logos all over those and you feel like you can't take those things into other stores. Well...use these guys... they're WAY more stylin' anyway. They have all kinds of styles and different sizes on their website too!
There's also these reusable bags...
Envirosax Ultra-Mod Black & White Reusable Grocery Bags
$37.95
Planner made from recycled paper
$18.75
The Sunjar: A Solar Powered Jar Full Of Sunshine
$39.75
This could be a fun nightlight for kids too!
Detox your home book
$16.50
"Packed with helpful tips and surprising facts, their first book, Squeaky Green, is a totally informative and completely entertaining room-by-room guide to giving dirty the boot. Squeaky Green is rehab for chemically dependent homes."
The new little one...
Introducing Nyx!
Her name is Greek for 'night' and Nyx is also the Greek goddess of the night!
I can't wait to take pictures during the day with some natural light so I don't get that wash out with the flash. I have a large strobe, but I hate it. It's good for like 10 minutes then it's drained the batteries. Too cheap. Anyway...I prefer natural light anyway.
I want some good pictures of her eyes, they are amber on the outside and green toward the center, very cool!
Her name is Greek for 'night' and Nyx is also the Greek goddess of the night!
I think this is my favorite pic...the expression she has is so...weird. Almost like she's 'put out' for some reason and pouting (which she does do).
Those are the claws she got me with!
She has a BIG thing for licking!!!
I love this...it looks like she just burped or something!
Nyx just hissed at Zeus at first...this is him just patiently watching her from a distance. He was sweet. Isn't he a fatty?!?! He can't help it though. He has to take a catabolic steroid (the kind that makes you fat not muscular) for his heart condition.
Zeus & Nyx started to play this morning!
I can't wait to take pictures during the day with some natural light so I don't get that wash out with the flash. I have a large strobe, but I hate it. It's good for like 10 minutes then it's drained the batteries. Too cheap. Anyway...I prefer natural light anyway.
I want some good pictures of her eyes, they are amber on the outside and green toward the center, very cool!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I look forward to this day...
"At some point in our lifetime, gay marriage won't be an issue, and everyone who stood against this civil right will look as outdated as George Wallace standing on the school steps keeping James Hood from entering the University of Alabama because he was black."
--George Clooney, to E!'s Ted Casablanca, on California's ban of gay marriage
--George Clooney, to E!'s Ted Casablanca, on California's ban of gay marriage
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Gift Idea of the Day...
For the movie or TV buff...
Retro Goonies Shirt
$20
Save Ferris shirt
$20
Retro Goonies Shirt
$20
Save Ferris shirt
$20
$173.70
$3.49 set of 10
Plastic Popcorn Bowl - fill this with movies, candy, and bags of popcorn!
$4.39
Find out what their favorite movies or TV shows are and get them the DVDs!!!
Keith Olbermann on Prop 8...AMEN!
This is EXACTLY how I feel, except I DO know plenty of gay people including in my extended family.
I don't get any kind of prejudice. I just don't get it.
I find that people who are against gay marriage don't know a single person that is gay OR, really, don't have any friends or family that are. My bet is they do...but that person knows how they feel and is afraid to tell them.
I don't get any kind of prejudice. I just don't get it.
I find that people who are against gay marriage don't know a single person that is gay OR, really, don't have any friends or family that are. My bet is they do...but that person knows how they feel and is afraid to tell them.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
More good articles from cnn.com...
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/11/11/veterans.online.ap/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/11/acevedo.pow/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/14/buchenwald.liberator/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/11/war.vets.photos/index.html
As a photographer, I love this story. This is the kind of thing that I would like to do but funds limit me.
More links for veterans...
http://www.veteransassistance.org/
https://www.uso.org/
http://www.vetfriends.com/
http://www.dav.org/
http://www.legion.org/
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/11/acevedo.pow/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/14/buchenwald.liberator/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/11/war.vets.photos/index.html
As a photographer, I love this story. This is the kind of thing that I would like to do but funds limit me.
More links for veterans...
http://www.veteransassistance.org/
https://www.uso.org/
http://www.vetfriends.com/
http://www.dav.org/
http://www.legion.org/
Gift Idea of the Day...
Handy items & fun gadgets!!!
Mobile phone holder - during charging - I TOTALLY added this to my Wish List!
$6.50
Available in many colors!
iPod mini speaker - retro lego style!!!
$19.75
Book light - I have one of these and they're great!
$24.50
If you get this light I recommend getting the case for it too...
Lightwedge Case
$7.95
Mobile phone holder - during charging - I TOTALLY added this to my Wish List!
$6.50
Available in many colors!
iPod mini speaker - retro lego style!!!
$19.75
Book light - I have one of these and they're great!
$24.50
Lightwedge Case
$7.95
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thank You Veterans!!!
Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving our country! Happy Veteran's Day!
A nice cnn.com article... "Volunteer greeters offer hugs, applause for troops"
No matter what time of day or night, there will always be applause, handshakes and hugs to make the troops feel appreciated.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/03/veterans.maine.troop.greeters/index.html
Special thanks to the ones I know...
Shawn Buchanan - current firefighter Columbus, OH
Ky Ragsdale - current firefighter Fishers, IN
my grandpa Ernest Kenaga - US Army band, was almost run over by a tank!, played at Patton's funeral
my great-uncle Robert Kenaga - US Army
my great-uncle Charles Eugene Morrison, Sr. - US Air Force, higly decorated
my father-in-law Edward Mahoney - US Marines
my uncle-in-law William (Bill) Mahoney - US Marines
my e-friend Laura's brother - Andrew Weiss, US Army, killed in Iraq in 2007
A nice cnn.com article... "Volunteer greeters offer hugs, applause for troops"
No matter what time of day or night, there will always be applause, handshakes and hugs to make the troops feel appreciated.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/03/veterans.maine.troop.greeters/index.html
Special thanks to the ones I know...
Shawn Buchanan - current firefighter Columbus, OH
Ky Ragsdale - current firefighter Fishers, IN
my grandpa Ernest Kenaga - US Army band, was almost run over by a tank!, played at Patton's funeral
my great-uncle Robert Kenaga - US Army
my great-uncle Charles Eugene Morrison, Sr. - US Air Force, higly decorated
my father-in-law Edward Mahoney - US Marines
my uncle-in-law William (Bill) Mahoney - US Marines
my e-friend Laura's brother - Andrew Weiss, US Army, killed in Iraq in 2007
Gift Idea for the Day...
For the host & hostess...
Do you or someone you know just LOVE to host parties and LOVE the extras that make it special?
Popmats...placemats with fun pop-ups!
$24.75
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Wine Glass Tags
$11.50
Do you or someone you know just LOVE to host parties and LOVE the extras that make it special?
Popmats...placemats with fun pop-ups!
$24.75
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$21.68
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Wine Glass Tags
$11.50
Silver Beaded Mistletoe (gorgeous!)
$28.50
Meet the new family member...
The shelter named her 'Raven', we don't think we'll keep that name and it's a debate now on what to name her. We have a long list of potentials, but we like to gauge the personality before setting it in stone.
We actually visited the shelter twice on Saturday. You can only have a 'face to face' visit with 2 animals per visit. But we wanted to visit with more than two, plus after the first two kittens I knew we needed more time because I just didn't "feel it" with them. Don't get me wrong, they were adorable and I'd take them, but I wanted "that thing". I also became very overwhelmed by the number of cats there and all the begging eyes and outreaching paws....it was heartbreaking!!! I literally cried almost all the way back home! So after I gathered myself we went back to look at this little one. She's a 5 month old stray. We took her into the visiting room and she crawled around a bit, then I picked her up to hold her and she just snuggled into the tiniest little ball in my arm and hid her head in my hand. It was so sweet, I think the echo in the room was freaking her out a little. But that was it...she had me.
AGAIN Rob picked the pet. He says "I have a knack for picking them but you have a knack for naming them". So we'll see where we end up.
I'm really liking Nyx at the moment. Nyx is the Greek goddess of the night, and also Greek for "night". So I think it's perfect. But I also like Chloe, Isis, Jinx, Elsa, Elli....there are many more.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Gift Idea of the Day...
Great stocking stuffer!
You fill it will brown jelly beans (or M&Ms) and when you lift the tail it poops out the candy!
Rob actually got this one last year or the year before and it always makes us laugh. Is that a sign of immaturity?
$4.80
You fill it will brown jelly beans (or M&Ms) and when you lift the tail it poops out the candy!
Rob actually got this one last year or the year before and it always makes us laugh. Is that a sign of immaturity?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
President Obama & America...from a British perspective...
It's really quite interesting...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/11/06/do0604.xml
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/11/06/do0604.xml
Gift Idea of the Day...
Retro Candy!
I think this is a great idea for anyone! (Unless they're diabetic)
Ah...the memories! And...BONUS...You can get candy from any decade!
Root Beer Barrels, Necco Assorted Wafers, Abba Zaba, Jumbo Mint Stick, Chic-O-sticks, Chuckles Jelly Candy, Rock Candy Crystals, BitOHoney, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Roll Pops, Red Hots, Teaberry Gum, Smarties, Juicy Fruit Gum, Wrigley's Spearmint Gum, Kits Taffy, Chocolate Neccos, Sugar Daddy, Dubble Bubble Gum, Rock Candy, Black Licorice Whips, Walnettos & Mary Janes
C. Howard Mints, Mary Janes, Slap Stix Caramel Pop, Cinnamon Hot Fire Pix Toothpicks, Reed¿s Butterscotch Candy Rolls, Salt Water Taffy, Charms Sweet and Sour Pops, Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Walnettos, C. Howard Violet Gum, Licorice Pipes, Necco Assorted Wafers, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Sugar Daddy, Kits, Teaberry Gum, Gold Mine Gum, Fun Gum Wax Lips, Chuckles, Root Beer Barrels, Candy Cigarettes, Double Bubble Gum, French Chew, Boston Baked Beans
Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Cherry Heads, Lemon Heads, Gold Mine Gum, Red Hots, Teaberry Gum, Idaho Spud, Sen Sen Breath Taking Refreshment, Fun Gum Wax Lips, Double Bubble Gum, Nestle's Chunky Bar, Rock Candy Crystal Stick, Hot Cinnamon Fire Pix Toothpicks, Reed¿s Butter Toffee Candy Rolls, Charms Sweet & Sour Pops, Jaw Breakers, Root Beer Barrels, Big Hunk, Licorice Pipe, Necco Assorted Wafers, Sugar Daddy Pops, Candy Cigarettes, Sweetarts, Boston Baked Beans & Atomic Fireballs
Pixy Stix, Wonka Tart N Tiny, Sweetarts, Laffy Taffy, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Candy Cigarettes, Apple Heads, Cherry Heads, Lemon Heads, Charms Sweet & Sour Pops, Double Bubble Gum, Sugar Daddy Pops, Atomic Fireballs, Boston Baked Beans, Licorice Pipe, Necco Assorted Wafers, Bubble Gum Cigars, Wonka Runts, Red Hots, Fun Gum Wax Lips, Pop Rocks, Zotz, Razzles, Reed¿s Root Beer Candy Rolls, Classic Now & Laters & Jaw Breakers
Apple Heads, Bottle Caps, Bubble Gum Cigarettes, Candy Cigarettes, Charms Blow Pops, Fruit Stripe Gum, Fun Dip, Gobstoppers, Grape Heads, Jolly Rancher Sticks, Mamba, Mike & Ikes, Nerds, Orange Heads, Pixy Stix, Pop Rocks, Runts, Saf-T-Pops, Slap Stix, Sweetarts, Wax Fangs, Zotz, Atomic Fireballs, Candy Necklaces, Bazooka, Bit O Honey, Jawbreakers, Lemonheads & Now & Laters
There's a 90's one too.
It's funny, technically I'm a child of the 80's but I want the basket from the 50's!!!
Ok sinuses...take five...seriously...
I'm so over my sinuses right now. I thought it was just a headache as usual for a while but now I know it's my sinuses causing them.
I don't get the whole sniffly, clogged, mucus thing...I just get sinus pain. We're talking across the forhead, behind the eyes, in the jaw, in the ears, kill me now kind of pain.
I take my migraine meds for some relief sometimes but it doesn't always work and I'd have to take it everyday for the duration...no thanks. I can only take my face being numb so long.
I don't get the whole sniffly, clogged, mucus thing...I just get sinus pain. We're talking across the forhead, behind the eyes, in the jaw, in the ears, kill me now kind of pain.
I take my migraine meds for some relief sometimes but it doesn't always work and I'd have to take it everyday for the duration...no thanks. I can only take my face being numb so long.
So, I'm going to break out the Neti-Pot again and try that route. I forget I have that sometimes. And we'll see where I end up.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Gift Idea of the Day...
Beautiful scent diffuser...
I know, it may seem lame but this is one of those things that if you are REALLY stuck on what to get someone they will appreciate it. It's more personal than a gift card (which by the way...be careful of buying this year...find out if they plan on closing stores and/or what their policy on gift cards is if a store closes) and this one in particular is prettier than the usual ones you see in stores...just a clear glass bottle.
So while it may seem lame at first, this one is a little different. It's pretty. It's not so expensive that if they hate it and never use it again you feel like it's money wasted and if they love the design (I do!) then they can use it over and over by getting refill scents! What a deal!
$24.95
http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=A60101
I know, it may seem lame but this is one of those things that if you are REALLY stuck on what to get someone they will appreciate it. It's more personal than a gift card (which by the way...be careful of buying this year...find out if they plan on closing stores and/or what their policy on gift cards is if a store closes) and this one in particular is prettier than the usual ones you see in stores...just a clear glass bottle.
So while it may seem lame at first, this one is a little different. It's pretty. It's not so expensive that if they hate it and never use it again you feel like it's money wasted and if they love the design (I do!) then they can use it over and over by getting refill scents! What a deal!
$24.95
http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=A60101
Obama Pics...
Some great photos of the next president of our United States...
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/the_next_president_of_the_unit.html
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11/the_next_president_of_the_unit.html
Viva Obama!!!
I'm so happy to see Obama win! And Indiana is BLUE!!! (Barely but still)
And I would like to congratulate McCain for his very gracious concession speech. I hope his supporters do as he suggests and support their new president as he will. Remember McCain supporters..."Country First".
There are measures around the country that I am sad about though...
***UPDATED
A friend of mine has a very nice account of her experience last night on her blog
http://www.jessicahardy.org/2008/11/i-was-there.html
And I would like to congratulate McCain for his very gracious concession speech. I hope his supporters do as he suggests and support their new president as he will. Remember McCain supporters..."Country First".
There are measures around the country that I am sad about though...
Proving we still have a little ways to go.
I don't understand what people are against here, what they're afraid of. *sigh*
***UPDATED
A friend of mine has a very nice account of her experience last night on her blog
http://www.jessicahardy.org/2008/11/i-was-there.html
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Gift Idea of the Day...
I'm starting with a real winner. This one is for the ladies.
I've got one that is not collapsible but the round part turns so it has a very slim profile in my purse. I'd love a collapsible one.
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Trust me...every woman will love this...even if they aren't so sure at first.
Price: $13.75 (shown); depending on style $7-$25
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These come in so many different designs and styles, just google purse hanger and you'll get tons of hits.
But the link is, of course, to Amazon.com.
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The one shown is a collapsible one...which is way cool because then it doesn't take up a ton of room in your purse! These are great because obviously they keep your purse off of the dirty floors. I get compliments EVERY time I use it. Even from males saying it's a great idea for their mom girlfriend.
-I've got one that is not collapsible but the round part turns so it has a very slim profile in my purse. I'd love a collapsible one.
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Trust me...every woman will love this...even if they aren't so sure at first.
Monday, November 3, 2008
The wonderful Amazon Wish List...
So now's the time that I share little gift ideas daily (or close to daily) as Christmas fast approaches. We all have those people that are hard to shop for, hopefully this will help!
But first...the wonders of the Amazon Wish List must be shared!!!
When people ask me what I want for Christmas (or birthday or whatever...) I just say..."check my Amazon Wish List". Have you ever noticed that when you're put on the spot to come up with something you want, you forget all the cool stuff you want? This saves me from having to remember everything too! And if you have qualms about buying anything over the internet and/or you'd just rather buy from a store in person...you don't HAVE to buy it on Amazon...it's a LIST, with pictures and prices even! And it is awfully convenient! I don't go to the stores to buy Christmas gifts anymore unless I have to. Plus, I'm finding stuff cheaper on Amazon than in the store, yes, there's shipping, but many items are still cheaper or at least ends up being the same price and it comes to me instead of me going to find it. And if you're uber-lazy you can get it gift wrapped.
So...here is a little lesson on how EASY it is!!
On the homepage for Amazon, there's a little toolbar across the top. There you'll see "Gifts & Wish Lists", click on it.
It will pop out and you can search for someone's wish list.
Just type in their name.
The most recent thing they added may not be the thing they want most. Some people may not use the priorities but I certainly do. There's lowest, low, medium, high, and highest.
Voila! You have their wish list. Don't worry if you think that if you buy it from their wish list that they'll find out what they're getting. If they want to spoil it for themselves, so be it. I, however, like the surprise and avoid studying my list during December. Amazon also has this covered so I don't have to worry about it. In 'wish list preferences', I can set it so I won't find out.
Here's the description direct from Amazon:
Cool eh?
Amazon.com also now lets you add items from other websites to your amazon wish list and will supply photo and link to that item. It's called the "Universal Wish List Button". It's fabulous!
So! I highly recommend setting up an Amazon Wish List if only to have a place to store a wish list with a description, photo, price and allow others to buy it there.
Thus starts my gift idea of the day...your list.
Now get started!!!
But first...the wonders of the Amazon Wish List must be shared!!!
So...here is a little lesson on how EASY it is!!
On the homepage for Amazon, there's a little toolbar across the top. There you'll see "Gifts & Wish Lists", click on it.
It will pop out and you can search for someone's wish list.
Just type in their name.
When their list comes up, it will come up with the most recently added item first. BUT...this is important...sort by PRIORITY! (and then hit 'go' to regenerate the list).
Voila! You have their wish list. Don't worry if you think that if you buy it from their wish list that they'll find out what they're getting. If they want to spoil it for themselves, so be it. I, however, like the surprise and avoid studying my list during December. Amazon also has this covered so I don't have to worry about it. In 'wish list preferences', I can set it so I won't find out.
Here's the description direct from Amazon:
When a special occasion is coming up, an important part of receiving gifts is the anticipation and surprise. That's why you can now have your Wish List remember holidays and your birthday. Select any of the events below, and we'll make it so you won't see whether anyone has bought an item from your Wish List before the big day. Everyone loves a surprise!
Here's how it works: Even if someone buys you an item from your Wish List, it will still appear to you as unpurchased, so the surprise won't be ruined. But you don't have to worry about getting the same gift twice — other customers will see only those items that really haven't been bought yet.
Cool eh?
Amazon.com also now lets you add items from other websites to your amazon wish list and will supply photo and link to that item. It's called the "Universal Wish List Button". It's fabulous!
So! I highly recommend setting up an Amazon Wish List if only to have a place to store a wish list with a description, photo, price and allow others to buy it there.
Thus starts my gift idea of the day...your list.
Now get started!!!
Spreading the Sunshine...
It's the little things sometimes and this is something so easy to do!I say keep an eye out for clearance items or items at the dollar store and set it aside for causes like this. OR just collect them yourself and take them to your local hospital!
Read Alex's story...
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Other places that need help...
Gleaners Food Bank - http://www.gleaners.org/
Indianapolis Humane Society - pet food, toys, litter, treats, paper towels, much more - http://www.indyhumane.org/donations/wishlist.php
Hamilton County Human Society - http://www.hamiltonhumane.com/wish_list.htm
URGENT NEED FOR:
1. Lamination Sheets for our Pet Profiles2. Waterless hand sanitizer
3. Detergent
4. New Kongs
5. New or gently used crates--medium/largeHumane Societies need a lot of things we may not think of, easy things to pick up when you're shopping for yourself. Keep the items on their wish list in mind when you are shopping. If there's a sale, pick up an extra one for them!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
My tattoo...
I sketched the image from the picture below, you can see where I got the black spots from.
The little dot on the side represents the little black spot of fur she had on that foot. I would sometimes call her 'freckle foot' and always thought that little dot was so cute so I had to get it.
I'm very happy with it. It's on my lower back, right side.
Now she'll always be with me, besides in my heart.
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