here.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
For the Girls
A friend of mine sent me this link. All women (especially mothers, teachers & women who have close contacts with girls) should watch this! Check it out,
here.
here.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Random Favorite Things
Here is another list of some random favorites I found while perusing the unmistakable creativity on etsy...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
John McCain: American Hero
John McCain is an American hero. I am so tired of people dismissing him as 'old'. Its so disrespectful. I dont agree with everything he stands for, though I am a Republican/Conservative. It isnt about favoring one over the other, for me, its about respect. My own children shake the hands of our service people & stand up and applaud when Veterans march by in a parade (wthout being prompted)-and they are only 4 and 7 years old. We really need to teach our children a greater respect for those who serve (served) our country. JohnMcCain gave five years of his life to this country as a POW. He is permanently affected by the traumas he faced during those years-and still he loves this county and puts it before himself, as he always has.
We also need to teach them to stand up for what they belive in as well. Sarah Palin is a tireless and unapologetic voice for the most innocent of souls- the unborn. She didnt 'change her mind' when it didnt work out for her-She walked the walk. Charlie Gibson & Katie Couric ought to be ashamed of themselves for the way they treated her. Obama is an eloquent speaker, but this is not a popularity contest. We went thru that with Clinton. His team has been like a broken record with the 'lack of experience' comments- but Obama himself comes to us with a mere 4 years of legislative experience and nothing more. (No military experience, no territorial experience as mayor, governor etc... and no cabinet experience). I agree that change is needed but can we instigate change without disrespecting a man who gave so much to this country?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I Received a Marie Antoinette Award!
Marie Antoinette Award- a real person, a real award! Special thanks to Patty @ Pink Hugs Sweet Shoppe for giving me this award.
Here are the Rules for the Award:
1. Please put the logo on your blog
2. Link the person it to the person from whom you recieved the award
3. Nominate at least 7 or more blogs
4. Put the links of those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them.
I have Nominated a group of women I admire and know your will too!
1. Heidi
2. Shabby Lane Shops
3. Sadie Lou Who
4. Grandma G's
5. Judy
6. Vanessa
7. Andie
What fun!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
I Have Been Tagged!
I've been tagged!
Here are the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share seven facts about yourself on your blog – some random, some weird.
3. Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.
What fun! Thanks to Heather Knitz at heatherknitzdesigns.blogspot.com
for tagging me!
Here goes:
1. I am terrified of heights
2. I am the oldest of 6 children
3. I love baking & cooking (fun recipes on Ellie Kreiger and www.stirringuptrouble.com)
4. This one is weird, but those who know me will attest to its sad truth: I dont eat foods that are 'neither-nor'...ex. a tomato is neither a fruit nor a vegetable...mayonnaise is neither a liquid nor a solid
5. I may have a compulsive hoarding disorder-when I look at my collections of vintage buttons, laces and books I think to myself....do I need help? hahaha!
6. I 'retired' from the brokerage business 6 years ago (at the ripe old age of 31) with 7 NY licenses and was trading stocks, options & commodities before turning into a creative stay home mom.
7. I want to have a book published someday. I need to write it first :)
I have tagged the following lovely ladies:
Southern Ladys Vintage
Vintage Snaps & Scraps
Little Beach Designs
SugarLoveHoney
Love Retro Colour
Creative Flutter
Chateau of Remnants
YEAH~ What fun!
Here are the rules:
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share seven facts about yourself on your blog – some random, some weird.
3. Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.
What fun! Thanks to Heather Knitz at heatherknitzdesigns.blogspot.com
for tagging me!
Here goes:
1. I am terrified of heights
2. I am the oldest of 6 children
3. I love baking & cooking (fun recipes on Ellie Kreiger and www.stirringuptrouble.com)
4. This one is weird, but those who know me will attest to its sad truth: I dont eat foods that are 'neither-nor'...ex. a tomato is neither a fruit nor a vegetable...mayonnaise is neither a liquid nor a solid
5. I may have a compulsive hoarding disorder-when I look at my collections of vintage buttons, laces and books I think to myself....do I need help? hahaha!
6. I 'retired' from the brokerage business 6 years ago (at the ripe old age of 31) with 7 NY licenses and was trading stocks, options & commodities before turning into a creative stay home mom.
7. I want to have a book published someday. I need to write it first :)
I have tagged the following lovely ladies:
Southern Ladys Vintage
Vintage Snaps & Scraps
Little Beach Designs
SugarLoveHoney
Love Retro Colour
Creative Flutter
Chateau of Remnants
YEAH~ What fun!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Timely Quote
"Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for - in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it." Ellen Goodman
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
A Few of My Favorite Things
Its been a few weeks since I posted some of my favorite finds. Here's what I loved (this week!):
Mia Bella Jewelry is so pretty! Here are some of her beauties:
You can find her here. And you can bid on her donated items here .
Check out this beweled frame -so glorious! A true labor of love!
Find MORE of My Lula Belle's Divine Sweets & Jewels Galore
here.
The most amazing wreaths....EVER! Just breathtaking!
Find them here.
So many talented ladies out there! You can find them all at the grand opening of lollishops in November and on their websites listed above. SUPPORT THE ARTS! BUY HANDMADE!
Friday, October 3, 2008
*Things To Come*
Lollishops is opening soon. I am so excited to be a part of this new venture. You can visit us at www.lollishops.com to apply to become a vendor or to shop. Shopping starts November 28th. We have all been working hard to showcase pretties you wont see anywhere else! Here is a sampling of what is to come:
Be one of the first to stop by-these beauties wont last long. And just in time for holiday shopping! Hoorah!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Get to know your friends
Someone sent this to me today and I thought if I was going to take the time to answer ALL of the questions I would share it here, so here goes:
Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your Friends....
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:15 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last movie you saw at the theater? uh.....
4. What is your favorite TV show? I dont really love TV but I do like The Office
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? egg whites, feta and spinach omelette
6. What is your middle name? Carroll (its a family surname)
7. What food do you dislike? tuna, processed meats, anything with fake sugars like corn syrup or splenda
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? not much into music believe it or not
9. What kind of car do you drive? the Mom minivan
10. Favorite sandwich? meunster cheese & alfalfa sprouts with dill dressing on a wheat pita
11. What characteristic do you despise? selfishness
12. Favorite item of clothing? comfy pants
13. Favorite brand of clothing? I love the look of Ann Taylor though I have little occassion to buy from there right now- so I will go with Old Navy for me and for the kids :)
14. Favorite sport to watch? the kids playing Wii
15. Farthest place you are sending this? um....
16. What is your birthdate? March 1st
17. Are you a morning person or a night person? I think I am both.
18. What is your shoe size? 8 1/2
19. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? My sister had a baby a week ago, My brother got married Saturday, my other sister is having a baby next week, my other sister is getting married in November. Open the gift giving floodgates!!!
20. What did you want to be when you were little? An attorney & a fashion designer
21. How are you today? I always feel lucky and blessed. I am still recovering from a minor setback in my recovery this past weekend so tired but happy to be on the mend. I know I am blessed as others do not have it so lucky.
22. What is your favorite flower? I like to grow hydrangeas but I really love those sage-y pink roses they have now- they look so vintage!
23. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? October 24th-my daughters birthday
24. What are you listening to right now? the rain
25. What is your favorite candy? The richer the better- truffles...or for a quick grab I love Take 5 & refrigerated Reeses PB cups
26. Pets? none!
27. Where would you retire to? Around my kids (if they'll have us!) and the ocean.
28. What was your most recent memorable birthday? My 35th, my husband has a nice big party for me.
29. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? California or Hawaii
30. What was the last thing you ate? the apple bavarian i made this afternoon, yummmmm
31. Do you wish on stars? no, I pray
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? PINK
33. How is the weather right now? rainy rainy rainy
34. Favorite soft drink? pomegranate seltzer- i dont drink soda any more if I can help it...
35. What was your favorite toy as a child? my stuffed dogs Le Mutt & FiFi LaFemme (shut up) & my Barbies
36. Favorite restaurant? Seafood/Steak places or Italian
37. Real hair color? dirty blonde
38. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My mother
39. Summer or winter? Fall but if I have to choose then summer because we do fun stuff with the kids but winter is nice too....I cant decide!
40. Hugs or kisses? Hugs....kisses only if they are chocolate
41. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
42. Coffee or tea? Coffee-though I am trying to make more of an effort with the green tea
43. When was the last time you cried? I dont recall...
44. What is under your bed? my big luggage bags that I cant find a home for anywhere else
45. What are you afraid of? Something happening to one of my kids.
46. Salty or sweet? sweet- i hate salty!
47. How many keys on your key ring? just one
48. What did you do last night? Watched TV, packaged up my orders, went to bed early.
49. How many years at your current job? 6 as a full time mom, 5 with my business
50. How many towns have you lived in? 5
51. Do you make friends easily? I make acquaintances very easily
52. Favorite day of the week? when you stay home, they are all sort of the same :) but I guess Saturday- no lunches to make and no rushing about in the morning
53. What is the last book you read? I am reading The Shack right now.
54. How many siblings do you have? 3 sisters and 2 brothers...all younger :)
55. McCain or Obama? NOBAMA, Its McCain for me!
56. Who will reply first to this? WE'LL SEE!?!?
OK I have bared my soul (sort of) Feel free to post this on your blog with your answers- but be sure to stop back here to leve me a note to let me know so I can check it out!
Melissa
PS Dont forget to keep checking for new auctions to support Carol Decker:
Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your Friends....
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:15 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last movie you saw at the theater? uh.....
4. What is your favorite TV show? I dont really love TV but I do like The Office
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? egg whites, feta and spinach omelette
6. What is your middle name? Carroll (its a family surname)
7. What food do you dislike? tuna, processed meats, anything with fake sugars like corn syrup or splenda
8. What is your favorite CD at moment? not much into music believe it or not
9. What kind of car do you drive? the Mom minivan
10. Favorite sandwich? meunster cheese & alfalfa sprouts with dill dressing on a wheat pita
11. What characteristic do you despise? selfishness
12. Favorite item of clothing? comfy pants
13. Favorite brand of clothing? I love the look of Ann Taylor though I have little occassion to buy from there right now- so I will go with Old Navy for me and for the kids :)
14. Favorite sport to watch? the kids playing Wii
15. Farthest place you are sending this? um....
16. What is your birthdate? March 1st
17. Are you a morning person or a night person? I think I am both.
18. What is your shoe size? 8 1/2
19. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? My sister had a baby a week ago, My brother got married Saturday, my other sister is having a baby next week, my other sister is getting married in November. Open the gift giving floodgates!!!
20. What did you want to be when you were little? An attorney & a fashion designer
21. How are you today? I always feel lucky and blessed. I am still recovering from a minor setback in my recovery this past weekend so tired but happy to be on the mend. I know I am blessed as others do not have it so lucky.
22. What is your favorite flower? I like to grow hydrangeas but I really love those sage-y pink roses they have now- they look so vintage!
23. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? October 24th-my daughters birthday
24. What are you listening to right now? the rain
25. What is your favorite candy? The richer the better- truffles...or for a quick grab I love Take 5 & refrigerated Reeses PB cups
26. Pets? none!
27. Where would you retire to? Around my kids (if they'll have us!) and the ocean.
28. What was your most recent memorable birthday? My 35th, my husband has a nice big party for me.
29. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? California or Hawaii
30. What was the last thing you ate? the apple bavarian i made this afternoon, yummmmm
31. Do you wish on stars? no, I pray
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? PINK
33. How is the weather right now? rainy rainy rainy
34. Favorite soft drink? pomegranate seltzer- i dont drink soda any more if I can help it...
35. What was your favorite toy as a child? my stuffed dogs Le Mutt & FiFi LaFemme (shut up) & my Barbies
36. Favorite restaurant? Seafood/Steak places or Italian
37. Real hair color? dirty blonde
38. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My mother
39. Summer or winter? Fall but if I have to choose then summer because we do fun stuff with the kids but winter is nice too....I cant decide!
40. Hugs or kisses? Hugs....kisses only if they are chocolate
41. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
42. Coffee or tea? Coffee-though I am trying to make more of an effort with the green tea
43. When was the last time you cried? I dont recall...
44. What is under your bed? my big luggage bags that I cant find a home for anywhere else
45. What are you afraid of? Something happening to one of my kids.
46. Salty or sweet? sweet- i hate salty!
47. How many keys on your key ring? just one
48. What did you do last night? Watched TV, packaged up my orders, went to bed early.
49. How many years at your current job? 6 as a full time mom, 5 with my business
50. How many towns have you lived in? 5
51. Do you make friends easily? I make acquaintances very easily
52. Favorite day of the week? when you stay home, they are all sort of the same :) but I guess Saturday- no lunches to make and no rushing about in the morning
53. What is the last book you read? I am reading The Shack right now.
54. How many siblings do you have? 3 sisters and 2 brothers...all younger :)
55. McCain or Obama? NOBAMA, Its McCain for me!
56. Who will reply first to this? WE'LL SEE!?!?
OK I have bared my soul (sort of) Feel free to post this on your blog with your answers- but be sure to stop back here to leve me a note to let me know so I can check it out!
Melissa
PS Dont forget to keep checking for new auctions to support Carol Decker:
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