Christmas Steals

As of right this minute, I'm ready to break out the Christmas music and head on over to the stores. I believe the Christmas spirit has officially hit! Thanks to the two friends who posted ideas on unique Christmas gifts. I guess we're all in the same boat- searching for super cool things to buy at a super low price! Well, I have an idea for YOU! I can't be too specific, because some of you readers may receive this from me for Christmas.

I'm a HUGE fan of Ebay! I don't believe in buying anything at the store until I have checked on their website for a better deal first. I encourage everyone to look. If you are searching for jewelry especially, that is the place. There are people in China that sell things at a fraction of the price we can get it for here. It's real sterling silver and beautiful! I have purchased several things before. Yesterday I saw something that I L-O-V-E and wanted to see if they would give me a deal on several of them, for a few of my special friends. I emailed the seller and she replied very quickly. She offered me an unbelievable deal on these items and I am PUMPED to be able to knock out several gifts all at once. The only thing is since they're coming from so far away, it takes a couple weeks to get here. So, don't wait til the last minute. Shop now!

NEW BLOG, NEW BLOG!!!!

I want to introduce everyone to my brother-in-law's new blog, Too Much Month. He has been debating writing a book for a while now, and has decided to go ahead and move forward with this process. Please visit the blog and see what you think!

Something Different

It's that time of year! I'm ready to start Christmas shopping! I've been saving up since this summer and am in the mode to start looking for some ultra creative ideas. I always spend more time choosing gifts than I probably should. I don't like to buy anything for anyone that I'm not 100% positive they will love. So, here's where I need you, blog world. What are some of the most different, unique, fun, and creative gifts you've ever gotten or bought for someone else? I need your ideas!!!

I got online today and ordered a catalog from Crate and Barrel (thanks for Jesse's facebook status reminding me that I wanted one) and Red Envelope. I am hoping I will find a good deal or two in those magazines, or they will initiate some creative ideas.

Let me hear from you. Ready? Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things!

I'm on the bandwagon! I'm always looking for fun topics to blog on, so I am jumping into the latest craze of listing my current favorite things (thanks Jamie and Martina). I'd love to read yours too, so feel free to tag yourself and have at it!


1.I had never heard of Palmer's Cocoa Butter until a friend gave me this for my birthday. Some people use it for scars, dry skin, etc. But, this is on a swivel stick and you can use it for chapstick. It's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!


2. This may be old news to everyone else, but I was searching through channels the other night and found this show, "She's Crafty." I am so in love with it! I've only seen two episodes so far, but she teaches viewers how to do some really cool crafts. They're very inexpensive and ones that we actually might try! It comes on HGTV so check it out!


3. It's no secret I'm on a diet and am constantly looking for new things I can eat. I've tried several different types of Zone bars, but this is my recent favorite. It's the one that to me, tastes most like a normal candy bar. They are high in fiber and low in sugar, so they're acceptable on my diet...thank goodness.


4. The Opryland Hotel- My family is super excited to be blessed to go to the Opryland Hotel in December for the weekend. We are seeing the Rockettes and going to the Charlie Brown Ice Show, so needless to say I've been thinking about it lots.


5. I LOVE my phone! I got the Blackberry Curve about a month ago and it has become my new best friend. I had never been able to get online with my phone before, so to have facebook, twitter, google maps, etc. at my fingertips is fabulous!

There you go. Now I'm ready to hear what y'all have got!

Diet Update

I haven't posted an update on the diet in a while so I thought I'd fill everyone in on my progress. As of this morning, I have lost exactly 13 pounds. It's coming off pretty slowly. As much as I want it to hurry, I know that the chances of me gaining it back if it comes off this way are much less likely. But still, I guess 13 pounds in five weeks isn't too bad. I'm still eating lots of protein and fiber, and no sugar at all...processed sugar that is. My current favorite snack is Yoplait Light- Very Vanilla. It's DELICIOUS, especially if you mix a few almonds in!

Keep praying and thanks for the encouragement. I'll update in another two or three weeks. Maybe the next time it'll be 20!!!!!