Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris has to be the funniest book I've ever read! This book is for anyone with a sense of humor and I think it would make a fantastic gift for anyone that is creative. A hard core crafter might take offense at Amy's humor, but an artist would appreciate her creativity.Some of the hot crafts in Amy's book include the crab claw … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Greening Me Wednesday: The Story of Cosmetics
So, if you have read my 55 Little Known Facts About Me you know- I am vain! I love my products. This has been the hardest thing for me as far as going "green". I truly feel like I am taking care of myself when I lavish myself with products from my head to my toes. Then I saw this, Anne Leonard's The Story of Cosmetics. I had heard, but have tried to avoid the relationship … [Read more...]
Easing Family Stress over the Holidays
Everything is not going to be perfect-But you can survive this season. We've actually had some great chuckles over the cave in at the gingerbread house. It was just not meant to be. From the moment we started we were missing half the ingredients, it was doomed. The holidays don't have to be a bust this year if you follow my simple strategies for getting along with family.1. … [Read more...]
10 Things I Learned This Week 11/26
Just a few more weeks and it's Christmas, we are hot into Hanukkah already! I'm in a bit of a slump so forgive me if I bore you. I'm kind of boring myself these days. I'm still working on the mommy control panel and I plan on keeping you posted! Here we go!This week I learned that:10. everything is subject to change. (nothing is sacred people. It can change at the drop of a … [Read more...]
CSN Stores for Holiday Shopping
If your looking sling backpacks, housewares, toys or honestly just about anything check out CSN Stores. It really is one stop shopping. They also have select items marked letting you know that they will ship in time for the holidays! I personally was eyeing these sling backpacks for me- hint, hint, hubby! Now, with over 200 online stores at CSN it's hard NOT to find … [Read more...]