Happiness is

a box from my friend Terri !
as always, she never disapoints!

a fabulous decorated box full of handmade cards, made by her sister-in-law;

of which I have admired for sometime!  Made in Maine handmade soap,

shea butter, soft warm socks,

a novel, & GODIVAS! Along with a fantastic friend card.....

everything a girl needs for an afternoon in bed!
Thanks Fabulous TERRI!

Loads of snow

My son loves the snow!

He will play for hours outside, never getting bored or cold!

I like the snow, its pretty on the trees, and I admire it often from the warmth of my home!

doodling

crochet

I taken up crocheting....stop laughing!!!! I am kind of good at it.
I make a kick ass flower.
I made this fabulous necklace out of a lovely cream colored wool yarn,
adorned with a vintage button. I need better photos!

I recently turned my large clothing closet into my art/craft closet.
I will post some pictures soon...it is actually coming out quite well.
Currently on my desk....some card making.
I love this Fiskars stamp press.....I highly recommend it!

home made valentine cards made from paper and fabric, sewn on a machine.

Now, off I go to the closet to make more stuff!
P.S - the healthy eating plan is still on track!!

I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in LOVE!!!!

with this!

you can buy it here
or Macys
it is worth all 525 pennies!
I CAN'T STAND WHEN MY BRA STRAP FALLS!!!!!
I HATE IT!!!!
I have tried other contraptions...this is the best!
This is going to make my entire month!!!!!

I also bought these

also very good.....
my saggy boobs have never looked so perky!
I'm like a new woman!
Now to find a large butt sucker-inner.

Vegetarian Recipes

I am not a big fan of vegetables unless they are very fresh.
I am not a fan of vegetables the way my mom cooked them....
boil the vitamins and minerals out of them, add a stick of Blue Bonnet Margarine, and 1/2 cup of salt.
My friend Lisa makes good veggies, I have never like sweet potatoes til I had hers, same with Lentil soup, until she served some at dinner.
Now I am on this vegetable kick.....if they are cooked and seasoned well, they are delicious.
I love Vegetarian Magazine....not because I am a vegetarian, but because they have fantastic easy recipes that make vegetable eating a pleasure.
I made this minus the walnuts. 
Whole-wheat Spaghetti with Sautéed Leeks, 
White Beans, and Walnuts.

The recipe is here 

 I made this tonight, it was fantastic!
Roasted Leeks with Poached Eggs 
and Warm Spinach Salad

 the recipe is here

you can subscribe to the magazine here

$12.00 for a year is a great deal!

spoiled or not

I am a sucker for all things from my childhood. I am unsure why, its not like my childhood was picture perfect. There are thing that I fondly remember and one of those things was movie time in elementary school. We would all have to carry our 20 lb solid wood kid size chairs (they don't make things like they use too!) down to the gym.  These chairs now fetch big bucks in the antique store and flea markets, I always hated them because they were so heavy and always bruised my shins! One of the favorite movies I remember seeing was "paddle to the sea".  I loved it, and I am now currently reading the book to my son.

It is really difficult to read out loud, it doesn't have that "flow off the tongue" like most children's book that are written today.  The illustrations are beautiful, and Ivan is really enjoying it.

Since Valentines Day is approaching I thought I would  order this DVD, as a Valentines gift.

I also order this DVD....nothing like engrossing 50's films to fill up an afternoon.

The 1950'S Red Balloon has one so may awards its like an epic film,
you can check it out here RED BALLOON_YOU TUBE

I also ordered a box(48) of these. Ivan and I were watching Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and he went crazy over the whistle pops. Did you know whistle pops have been discontinued, and I have ordered the last box!!!! I will be selling them individually in my etsy shop for $5.00 each(jk).
ahh....memeories, they sure do a number on you wallet, but good times will be had!