Envelopes, Notepads, Teacher Gifts...for Christmas

So, I was feeling a little crafty, and I made these cute little envelopes and notepads for a friend of mine!

And, although, my kids are a little older...I had to make some for myself too!!! What do you think?

And...I was thinking...maybe I should put them on ETSY, or maybe, I should just make them as cute teacher/friend gifts, etc?


I have sold quite a few of them......so if you want to order, just let me know!

They are $10 for 12 envelopes and $10 for the notepad!!

Lawry's Prize Pack Winner

I had a little help from my RANDOM friend....but the winner has been drawn!

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

8

Timestamp: 2010-11-03 01:55:39 UTC

Congrats to:

Susie Q said...

So, I just subscribed to your blog....um, why am I just now doing this???

October 21, 2010 11:07 PM

**Susie, email me to claim your prize!

The secret of Spaghetti

So, let it be known that I know that I am NOT a great cook!

Yes, shocker. Please, don't tell Scott!

But, I have discovered the secret to the best creamiest Spaghetti sauce in the whole wide world!

CREAM CHEESE!

Try it. Just add about 2 ounces to your favorite spaghetti sauce (see mine pictured here.....made with love!) Yes, me and Bertoli are BFF!

It will make all of the creamiest difference in the world! No one will know that it came out of a jar!

And, hey, if you are WILD and CRAZY, sprinkle some extra garlic and add mushrooms! They'll go insane! No really!

Enjoy!

Christmas Cards already?!

Yes, I am in the mood! Already thinking of what my Christmas Cards are gonna be!

I have said it time and again, but.....yes, you know, one more time can't hurt!

One of my very favorite parts about Christmas is all of the Photo Cards. I love every single day checking the mail.

Waiting for new ones to arrive. Looking at beautiful families, creative card makers, and fabulous photos. Oh, how I love getting them in the mail.

So, I always want mine to be special. A personal touch.

For the past few years, I have turned to Shutterfly to help with that! I would LOVE to handmake every single one, but honestly, I just love toooooo many people to do that! I have to make them "by hand" on Shutterfly :)

Here's a link to some I am loving right now!

Can you imagine how cute my family would be in this one!




Oh, and then I was thinking, I could wait and do some fun New Years Cards!

I mean, is this the cutest card EVER!!!



Well, and then, I was checking out the Christmas Thank You cards! Do any of you do this?! I am wondering if I am terrible because we have never done this! What are your thoughts?



So, while I was checking all of this out, and thinking about which one I want, I noticed this little treasure, and I thought I'd pass along the savings, to you!!!

Early Bird gets the worm....or atleast the really cute photos!
Shutterfly is offering 20% off all holiday cards!!! Get started NOW, so you don't have to worry about them, um, say....December 23rd and you are paying like a gazillion bucks extra for shipping! Order today!

Ok, ok, enough for now. I need to quit playing and really be productive! I mean, after all...what would people say if I actually got my cards done in November :)

*Disclaimer: I am participating in Shutterfly's Holiday Card promotion. I was offered free Shutterfly cards for my post, but as always, the opinions are my own....and for the record, I love Shutterfly...every day of the year*

Kmart Halloween Winners!

$50 Kmart Halloween Decor Winner:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

14

Timestamp: 2010-10-23 05:09:36 UTC

JoeyfromSC said...I LOVE the Gemmy Airblown Archway-Floating Reaper! Thanks for the chance to win!

Miss Mouse Costume Giveaway from Kmart:

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27

Timestamp: 2010-10-23 05:13:04 UTC

Lisa said...

would love Iron Man for Cole

On purpose

Football Season 2010.

Tonight is Mason's last game (actually, the team has one more game, but we will be out of town).

It's kind of sad.

Every week, atleast 2 times a week, my Facebook status has been "Here we go, Panthers".

It seems silly. I know. But, him playing JV and Varsity has been kind of fun this year. A little bit of play time on Varsity and a lot on JV, makes for a FULL Season.


$5, or $6, or even $7 (they were proud of their stadium) EACH person...EACH game...plus parking...plus some of these...YUM! Fried Oreos.....makes for a LOT of $$$$$$$$ spent...just on games alone.


Cleats.

Tshirts. GROSS. Because he has RUINED all of his other ones under his uniform. Double Gross.

Food to run grab a bite before the game.

Lots of $$$.

Lots of time. Pick up from practice. Take to practice. Sunday. Watch film. Drive to the away games. Pick up from the Field House....very late at night.

Cold. Lots of hot chocolate on a few nights.

Yes, typical. Football Season!!!

AND I LOVE EVERY SECOND. Every. Single. Second.

I have missed a few fun getaways, and I have missed doing a few things I wanted to do...and heck...I have just missed being home in my "soft clothes"...but instead..on the hard cold bleachers.

And, I would not trade it for the world.

Hanging out with friends. Making some new ones. Cheering them on. Hoping that Panther on the field is not hurt....just down for a play or two. Concession stand food. Fun rides home from the game with the hubby and the more social child :)

And, please, you know I crazy Love this PCHS MOM shirt!!!

So, so much, I am thankful for.......as football 2010 comes to a close.

I am thankful I chose not to go on the girlfriend trip.
I am thankful I rearranged my schedule more than once to be home when he got home from practice.
I am thankful I was here to put a few bandaids on.
I am thankful for the nasty, gross, laundry.

I did it all on purpose. And, I am glad I did.

I am proud of you #62! (and, for the record, I know that you looked up in the stands every game to make sure I was there, even though you did not want your friends to know)...xoxo

What's for Dinner?

Ok, let's face it, so I am NOT a great cook! It's ok. It's ok. No one has to tell me, I just know it :)

But, then, comes the Lawry's......I *love* using mixes, sauces, spices, etc that are EASY and make it seem like my "cooking" was really more of me, than of a package.

So, when I was offered the chance to try these packets, I said "yes. Yes. YES!!!!"

And, wow! When you get into these, you will see just how easy it makes cooking!

Lawry's has 4 new varieties of spices, and I think it's enough of a variety to please the masses....and the Not-so-GREAT cooks like me!

•Asian Style Beef & Broccoli – This easy to prepare stir fry meal will remind your family of their favorite Asian restaurant. The dish combines beef, broccoli and seasonings with a hint of garlic. Serve it over rice and you have a complete, satisfying meal.
•Chimichurri Burrito Casserole – Lawry´s gives the familiar Burrito casserole a new twist with this traditional Latin American sauce. With a few simple fresh ingredients, mealtime just got a lot more exciting.
•Mediterranean Sundried Tomato & Garlic Chicken – Add a taste of the Mediterranean to your family´s casserole. This easy to bake casserole combines chicken, pasta, tomatoes and Feta cheese to easily make a flavorful meal any night of the week.
•Tuscan Style Chicken Marsala with Garlic and Basil – Chicken Marsala is a restaurant favorite, but it might not make the menu at home. This effortless version comes together on your stovetop with just a few fresh ingredients. Flavorful garlic and basil gives this meal its own Tuscan flair, perfect for serving over pasta or rice.

And the best part is.....You can win this same package!!! (well, not those super fresh veggies!)

So, here's how YOU can win!

(Mandatory Entry must be completed FIRST)
1. Leave me a comment and tell me which one of these flavors you would LOVE to have!!!

(Bonus entries...you know, so you can rack up more chances for the loot!)
*Leave a comment for each*
*Total of Five Bonus entries possible*
1. Follow me on Twitter.
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3. Subscribe to my blog via email ----->
4. Post about this giveaway on your blog, and post the link in the comments.
5. Share the link to the giveaway on facebook ,and post the link in the comments.

Good Luck, and I hope you win :)

***Contest Ends Tuesday, October 26th!!! So, enter Today!


**And, as a bonus, click on over here to Gourmet Mom On-the-Go!!! She has a fun pack from Lawry's too!

**This contest is open to all US Residents. I was given the products for my honest opinion and review from Lawry's through My Blog Spark. As always, these opinions are my very own :)