Time...

Are there really 24 hours in a day? Seriously.
When I have the opportunity to be around family I often forget to take time for myself
...which is just fine with me.

I might check back here over the next few days, but just in case....

Enjoy each and every minute of the day with your friends and families.
Live.Laugh.Love

Merry Christmas!

(I'll try to stop by your blog if I have a few minutes here and there.)

Priceless!

My Blog Spark...General Mills/Cinnamon Burst Cheerios...Flip Video

We arrived in Michigan late last night. The 16 hour drive was well worth it. I spent a great day with my nieces and nephew making a commercial for Cinnamon Burst Cheerios. I received a Flip Video from My Blog Spark to make it. The cereal is really yummy...it taste like mini cinnamon buns! The camera is "cool"...easy to use and would make a great gift if anyone needs a last minute gift idea.

More on that later....without further ado:

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I am now on Christmas vacation.
What to do first?

Relaxing here would be nice....
photo from

What are you doing today?

OWN...

The new OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is launching on January 1, 2011! OWN programming will include original series and specials, all focused on entertaining, informing and inspiring people to live their best lives.

New Years...New Years Resolutions...the start of an inspiration network... there's nothing wrong with trying to make some changes or improvements in your life. If a day of the year provides some hope why pooh-pooh it? (Step aside cynics.)

I used my birthday last year to create a list of "39" things to do within the year. Like all good ideas or list of important "things to do" I put it in a folder looking at it once and a while. Did you know "things" don't happen when they are in a file or tucked away? I'm making my list public. After today it will also be on the side of my blog. By the New Year...I will have my OWN...list complete.
(Highlighted if done since my birthday)

1. Travel...Going to Switzerland was beyond my wildest dreams
2. Plan a girls weekend...Two years in a row now! :)
3. Make something to wear...in public.
4. Improve my French (Maybe I've improved, but it's not going to get highlighted...)
5. Volunteer
6. Send birthday cards on time
7. Can veggies/fruit/jam.....
8. Re-decorate our bedroom...I started, but it's not done (half highlighted)
9. Spend the night at my grandma's house/my husband's grandpa's house
10. Go fishing with my husband and his grandpa
11. Loose weight the right way
12. Get a facial
13. See Zack Brown band in concert
14. See more of Canada
15. Open an Etsy Shop
16. Read War and Peace
17. Continue horseback riding
18. Exercise more...I've committed to 3 days a week, but not the intensity I would like
19. Write more
20. Understand myself more...a bit tricky
21. Read more
22. Support my husband more in this 1 1/2 years of his Phd.
23. Try....harder (that requires another list)
24. Make someone's day (Be an Oprah to someone...)
25. Set up a plan for our future children.

That's how far I got. The last one could possibly be the most important, but our options are limited right now. $20,000...the magic number. It's always on my mind and pulling at my heart. Someday.

OWN...that's a pretty cool title. It carries a lot meaning, but if Oprah can do it so can I....in my OWN way.


“I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network blogging program, for a $50 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”

The Burning Question

"Holidays"...what comes to mind?
Sparkling lights, the smell of pine, family, baked goods, paper cuts from
wrapping gifts, money...a paper bag to breathe into because
you're having to talk about money.....

The big question is....
Are you done shopping?

My answer no. I am not done making the gifts that I intend to give this year which explains my blogging absence. (Yup family members crap-I mean craft gifts. While others are truly blessed with the gift of crafting my skills remain to be seen.) That and I had a book club potluck last night. Annnnddddd, I waited until the last minute to read the book. Not because I'm a procrastinator (well maybe a little), but I wasn't going to go and decided at the last minute that I wanted to. Well, that's not true either....I was at a Christmas party last Friday and I was asked in front of a lot of people (you know right when the awkward silence happens in a crowded room) by a very nice book club member if I was going....put on the spot and my mouth could only form Yyyyessss? So, I'm not a procrastinator I'm indecisive and not good when put on the spot . (crooked smile)
(Side note: I had a great time!)

What about you?
See...now I'm putting you on the spot how do you like that? (Hee Hee)
That's the beauty of blogging you can pretend you never read this post and
go about your day. In a crowded room....not quite as easy.

The other spam....

Wouldn't it be great if the spam folder was legitimate. Just this morning:

I have a loving friend in Rosa

Olivier and Sara both gave me £850,000.00 in this months NATIONAL LOTTERY

Abdulla Hassan is a businessman who needs my help, but will share in his wealth

Jason McKinley, a dear friend of mine whom I've never met, wanted to say "Hello" (I'm sure there was money involved, but I didn't open the file because we are not on speaking terms. :)

My husband can have a long erect penis....I can be skinny in just 10 days

Forget the rose colored glasses. I'm about to put my spam glasses on and enjoy the rest of my day.

Congratulations to Adventures in Winterland for winning the Progresso Soup giveaway. (She is hosting a Carmax and a CSN giveaway...)

Happy Saturday everyone!

Final Product...

While talking to my sister on the phone a couple days ago she said she wasn't going to send Christmas cards because she didn't have the time. I'm sure a lot of you can relate. Within 20 minutes and just a little help she was done with her cards. Didn't they turn out beautiful!

Shimmering Snowflakes Holiday 5x7 folded card

Click here to browse Shutterfly's holiday card collection.

View the entire collection of cards.

I hope you are enjoying the spirit of the holiday season. Have a nice weekend.