Wordless Wednesday...

A welcome treat that came in the mail....(Thank you my friend!)

I contemplated whether to tell my husband about the box of Girl Scout cookies.
In the end I did and he ate almost all of them. Those things are addicting.



Happy Wordless Wednesday! Don't forget...I'm celebrating 500 followers this week!

CLICK HERE to enter my Nabob coffee and candle giveaway.

Look for another giveaway later today!

The Burning Question....

You wouldn't think so, but it is actually hard to think of these questions.
On one hand I have to make it interesting and
on the other hand, what ever I ask you to answer I have to answer myself.

This week I will give you a word and you answer the first thing that comes to mind.

Funny
Fruit
Far
Forget
Flower
Forever


My answers:
Funny- Ellen D
Fruit- Good smell (I pictured a clementine)
Far-my family
Forget-Forgive
Flower- White Orchids
Forever-My husband

This week I am doing a giveaway a day to celebrate 500 follower.
I hope you take part. Click each one to enter...

Sunday: Scarlet Threads- A Fair Trade Apron
(Three giveaways opportunities on this post)



Tuesday- To be announced

Celebration.... 500 followers!

I am just shy of 500 followers.

A celebration is in order, so I'm hosting a giveaway a day all next week.

The first one started yesterday with a Scarlet Threads apron giveaway. They are hosting a giveaway, Tea and Crumpets is hosting an apron giveaway, so am I.
Three opportunities to win a fair trade apron. THREE.

CLICK HERE

Along with my giveaways I'll post a series of my stories
including how I ended up in Quebec City, Canada.

Today is the last day for my Yoplait Robe Giveaway. It is such a nice robe!
There are accessories too. Check it out. (below) It would be a great Mother's Day gift!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Thanks for following my blog. I really enjoy it and hope you do too.

Giveaway... for Scarlet Threads

Scarlet Threads had me at hello.

Their vision statement starts with "We believe in the possibility of change" and ends with a powerful statement about the ladies they are working with, "People who don't want hand-outs, just a chance".

Have you heard of Fair Trade? (Click here for a little explanation...) Well, Scarlet Threads is a fair trade boutique specializing in products made from seamstresses in rural Asia. They are ladies just like you trying to do their best for their families. When you purchase from Scarlet Threads you are giving her the dignity she deserves with the security of a safe and rewarding way of life.

There is so much more to Scarlet Threads. I hope you take a few minutes to learn more. Right now, they are hosting a giveaway and everyone is a winner. (That is the hook, bite it....click over and check it out.) O.k. I'll give you a little more detail... It has to do with one of my favorite subjects, Aprons. A super cute apron that looks like this....

To enter....
CLICK HERE

A bonus... Tea and Crumpets is hosting a giveaway with one of Scarlet Threads aprons too.

Here's a challenge for you... and another giveaway
If I get 30 comments on this post I will purchase the Molly apron
(because I have a darling niece with that name)
and one person from the 30 comments will win the apron.

Spread the word...it's for a good cause.
(One comment per person.)

Doing the right thing feels good.

LAST DAY FOR MY LUXURY ROBE GIVEAWAY (4/18)...CLICK HERE.

Honest Scrap Award

I heart my award and I am very thankful to The Practical Mom Guide for giving it to me.

Here are the rules: Tell 10 honest things about yourself.
Humm.... here it goes.

1. The most honest thing about me is my heart....I can't hide it as much as I try. I'm sensitive, silly and stubborn.
2. I do not like getting instructions from my husband. He is so~so~so good and patient 90% of the time, but I don't want him to help me unless I ask for it. Even if I ask I might not be happy about it...not all the time, but a lot of the time. (See #1)
3. I'm not competitive. I understand that I am just o.k. at a lot of things and not outstanding at any.
   
4. I have a terrible memory. I had someone say to me if I cared I'd remember...that's not true. Than why can I remember songs on the radio? I think it's the repetition.
5. I regret not trying in school.
   
6. It would be a dream come true to start a family. Adoption-surrogate...
   
7. I sleep with a fan on...all year around.
8. I love fashion and makeup. I wear sweatpants too much and secondhand clothing, but I will save for something really nice. I was a makeup artist for many years and would love to get back into it. Hummm, maybe someday. Only to make people feel better not change them.
   
9. I want to travel more, a lot more. I'm fascinated with seeing, learning and experiencing different countries. (And, the countries I live in.)
   
10. I want to be a part of something, but I haven't found that something. I still haven't done what I'm here to do. My future is exciting. I can't wait to do more....
    

Love many things, for there within lies the true strengths, and whosoever loves so much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.
Vincent Van Gogh

I now have to pass the award on...Please do not feel obligated to post this on your blog if it isn't something you are comfortable doing. I just want others to know how fabulous you are. For the sake of time and no other reason I am only going to pick a few of my favorites.

Blushing and Sweet
How about Orange
From My Front Porch
Our Daily Blessing....Life
Suburb Sanity
I have to stop, but I can honestly say I have many, many, many more blog I read and really enjoy!

How about you comment on one honest thing about you....?

Follow Friday Blog Hop

It's fun...check it out!
Make sure to CLICK HERE to win a luxury robe and fun accessories.

I'm Whining....

I'm not really whining, but I am wining.

I do not suffer from enomania, but I really like wine.

Having hygrophobia would be really terrible.

I didn't see viticulture or viniculture on my career assessment...darn it.
I think I missed my calling.

One thing is for certain......

I love Hello Kitty!

Those who really know me (I haven't told you everything about me...yet) know that there's a little bit of Hello Kitty in every room of my house. Don't worry, it's hidden for my pleasure and for my husbands masculinity. It's silly I know, but I'm o.k. with being silly once in a while.

Did you see this....
Taken from Newser:

• Hello Kitty Sparkling Brut Rosé: “Has a frothy mousse as well as a pretty nose of rose petal and red currant scents,” says HelloKittyWine.com.
• Hello Kitty Sparkling "Sweet Pink": “Sports a pale pink hue and has very delicate bubbles.”
• Hello Kitty Angel White: “A fresh, very "blanc" white wine.”
• Hello Kitty Devil Red: “A classically rendered Pinot Noir that presents a seductive bouquet of wild flowers and forest aromas.”

I need to get my hands on these... I really do. Have you seen them in a store near you? Do you like wine? What's your favorite?

I realize some people are opposed to this product... 35 year old Hello Kitty is loved by all ages. Candy for kids and alcohol for adults. As pointed out in another article the $15,000 handbags aren't for kids either.
This however says it's for adults, but I'm sure someone can alter it for a little one. Mine is at the dry cleaners or I'd loan it to you.