Hey everyone, sorry I've been a little MIA since last week, I have a big convention coming up with my women's group that I've been running around getting ready for! 

In the meantime stop by East Coast Creative today for a fun round up I put together of great last minute DIY gift ideas for Father's Day.... plus don't forget to come back tomorrow for the Five Things link up!

How Awesome!

How awesome are people! I have another blog that I write for, as I mentioned before, AllWomenStalk, and I was just checking on some older post I wrote and I got a great comment from another blogger. And guess what this blogger did...she mentioned my allwomenstalk blog on her website!!! Please check out her blog...she seems to have some great advice and tips on there. Here she is: Suburban Grandma.

My blog on allwomenstalk was about bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts and Suburban Grandma mentioned that her daughter-in-law made some pretty creative and personal earrings and a necklace for her own bridesmaids. She has a pic of the jewelry set on her site...very nice gift indeed.

Christmas Favorites!

1. What is your favorite Christmas Movie? Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and A Christmas Carol.

2. Favorite Christmas Song? "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree!"

3. Favorite Holiday Memory? Seeing the faces of the kids, my fiance, and family members when they open their gifts.


4. What kind of cookie/treat do you like to make? The easy kind! As a kid we always put out Chocolate Chip Cookies for Santa!

5. Have you ever made an igloo? Um maybe something more like a snow fort when we had a blizzard!

6. When did you stop believing in Santa? I think I was about 8 years old maybe? I know my younger sister was born...so I was 7 or 8. But I got sick one Christmas and came downstairs when mom and dad were wrapping presents. Well that's the story I remember!


7. What makes the perfect Snowman? A small head...a good sturdy middle...and a big bottom!

8. Best gift you have ever received? My Husband-2-Be!

9. Which movie do you like better Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman? I like Rudolph because of the cute little misfits!

10.Silver or Gold? I like the color silver.


11. What is your favorite Christmas decoration? I love the tree and the lights...and the angel on top of our tree!


12. What's your Christmas decorating style? Traditional

13. Do you hang stockings? Yes, I love hanging stockings!

14. How many days do you celebrate Christmas? We put our decorations up the weekend after Thanksgiving and we will probably take them down soon after the New Year. So I guess that explains it!

15. What was your favorite ornament on the tree as a child? I loved all the ornaments that I made in school...especially the one that had my picture in it!

16. What do you look forward to at Christmas time? I love driving around looking at all the lights on the houses and I just love the spirit that Christmas brings. And of coarse spending Christmas with the ones I love.

'Tis the Season!

Thanksgiving is coming around the corner...and before you know it Christmas will be here! And the TV ads and store windows won't let you forget that it's our favorite time of the year to go shopping! I think I saw Christmas decorations at the mall the week before Halloween...it seems to get earlier and earlier every year! But Christmas isn't all about gifts...it's about family. However, I do love buying gifts for the girls!! Last year I went a little overboard...so we will see how I do this year. I'm hoping to just get a few art supplies and craft kits for the oldest girl and a doll house for the younger one...and probably a few things here and there! Deck the Halls...and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! HO,HO,HO!