I'm back

WOW, I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted last. Life got really crazy over the holidays and I just wasn't prepared. I feel like we went from Halloween straight to Christmas and there was no time in between.

We had a wonderful Christmas with my family. My mom's house is AMAZING at Christmas. Trees in every room, a table FULL of goodies and so many little things that make it amazing. I can't imagine going anywhere else for Christmas then my moms.

I am working on my list of 35 things to do before I turn 36. Need to also update on my 34 before 35 things. I am also working on changing a few things on the blog. Some have to do with little things and some are bigger. I will be changing the name to reflect the new me. I'm working on some big changes for my life, not just weight, but all areas, all inspired by the theme song from Biggest Loser. I've been listening to it everyday for the last 2 weeks or so. I LOVE it!!

There is no video to watch, so just sit back close your eyes and listen to the words.


I will be back tomorrow with an update on my list and some other fun stuff from the Holidays.

10 on Tuesday!

1. I'm not fond of extra early, rainy mornings. Waking up is so much harder on Tuesdays since Dart has choir practice, but waking up on a rainy Tuesday morning is even worse.

2. All Christmas stuff in my shop is still on sale. Check out the cards, tags, and more.

3. Have you watched the new game show "You Deserve It"? We watched it for the first time last week and love it. Some of the questions last night were tough!

4. I'm excited for the Biggest Loser Finale tonight. I have 2 that I'd be okay with them winning and one I DO NOT want to win it. If you've been watching all season, I'm sure you know who I'm talking about!

5. Have someone on your list you still aren't sure what to get for Christmas? Or someone who struggles with arthritis? This Under the Cabinet Jar Opener is a great idea. Everyone in my family loves them.

6. I haven't even thought about Christmas cards, much less started them. Thinking of doing New Year's Cards instead.

7. If you were a fan of "The Voice" and love Christmas music you must check out winner Javier Colon's Christmas CD. OMG! It is amazing. It's only 5 songs, but they are 5 of my favorites and he does an amazing job on them.

8. I decided last night I would rather go through the "Terrible 2's" again than the what I'm calling "Terrifying 10's". Holy cow, my sweet Dart has developed an attitude. I know a good part of it is a mix between the age and all the wonderful(haha) changes they are getting ready to go through and the excitement of Christmas, but still. I do take comfort in knowing that all my friends are going through the same thing with their lovely 10 year olds. I don't know what it is about 10.

9. For those of you with kids, just in case you didn't know about this, this is a great little thing to help the kids in anticipation of Christmas. I have done a video each year for the last 3 years I think. The kids LOVE it. Portable North Pole is the site and you can really personalize the message.

10. My brother and all his friends are experiencing their first round of college finals. I am loving reading all their status' on facebook. He has a few who are done, while he just started yesterday. He is counting down the days until Thursday, when he's done. One of his best friends finished finals and then had surgery on her torn ACL. Not exactly a way to celebrate finals being done.

Blog feature

My Special Delivery tags are featured on the Peony and Pear Tree blog! My first blog feature!!

Check out what I am featured with and her other stuff.

To do this week!

With less than 2 weeks until Christmas it's going to get CRAZY!!

• orders finished and out
• card sets for gifts
• print pictures for gifts
• teachers gifts
• sew clothes for Audrey's doll
• new blog header???(not high on the list, but if I get a few minutes I might play around)
• work on 35 before 36 list
• pictures to mom
• Christmas thank you cards
• more card sets to list
• New Year's Eve stuff(banners)
• mini books
• coffee cozies
• Enjoy time with the Kids!!

Menu Plan Monday

After taking a couple weeks off from planning a menu, I realize how much nicer it is to have a plan.

Monday Grilled cheese. Dart requested this last night.
Tuesday Hot Dogs and mac and cheese. Not the healthiest of meals, but Audrey has gymnastics and it's something both kids love.
Wednesday Pork Chops, mashed potatoes, corn. YUM!!
Thursday Chicken Bake. Love this from the back of the stove top box.
Friday Pizza. Homemade again. Kids love helping.
Saturday Tacos. Can't go wrong with tacos.
Sunday Ham. I've never cooked a ham before, but I figure it can't be that hard.

Christmas Sale

Have been a horrible blogger lately! Sorry! Wanted to let everyone know that all the Christmas items in my Etsy store are on sale 20% off. All prices have been changed so there is no code to worry about. If you have any questions or anything please feel free to contact me.

Just a few items on sale:

Gift tags

One of my favorite cards

more tags.

Love this house!

more tags. Love the penguin one, think it will go on Dart's gifts this year since he's recently become penguin obsessed.

Sunday!

• banner orders Done and in the mail
• tag orders Done and in the mail
• paper bag albums to take to craft fair Never got it done
• mini books to take to craft fair Got one made, but didn't take with me, forgot it.
• couple more Christmas card sets to take to craft fair 2 more sets went with me
• couple other card sets Never got them done.
• do some sewing Got some new fabric, but no sewing

Hoping to get back on track this week. Being sick last Monday really through me off, especially after being gone for so long. Got all the Christmas stuff up and the house is clean, so that's a good start to the week. Working on my menu and grocery list now so that will be ready to go up tomorrow. Working on the to do list as well.