This Project 365 has me "saying" a lot!
I have to say, just going to this page, makes me smile! I LOVE seeing the images of over 100 peoples daily lives! I strikes up creativity in my Brain!
Thanks all!
Be blessed today!
Friday, January 9, 2009
It's HERE!!!
It was waiting for me when I got home last night!
I asked Jerry if I got a box. He said no. :(
Kelly got HERS yesterday, and hers shipped a day after mine!
WHAT! I pull up, and there it was. UPS guy got lazy and leaned it against the garage.
:)
It IS impressive!
I would be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to put it on ebay, with them going for almost $200!!
But I REALLY want to do this, so I won't.
But it's tempting! :)
I have been so GOOD about posting each day!
AND I am about to make my order of all my prints, so I can do my first weeks layout!
Too fun!
I asked Jerry if I got a box. He said no. :(
Kelly got HERS yesterday, and hers shipped a day after mine!
WHAT! I pull up, and there it was. UPS guy got lazy and leaned it against the garage.
:)
It IS impressive!
I would be lying if I said I wasn't tempted to put it on ebay, with them going for almost $200!!
But I REALLY want to do this, so I won't.
But it's tempting! :)
I have been so GOOD about posting each day!
AND I am about to make my order of all my prints, so I can do my first weeks layout!
Too fun!
Food we love!
A healthier New Year.
That is the goal.
Hard NOT to be healthy when you are eating all veggies, whole grains, fruits...
OK, OK, and some Back to Nature cookies... I'll admit it. :)
Oh how I love organic bread and peanut butter!
Earth Balance (which is on special now at Greatest Grains) is a no stir natural peanut butter
that is sweetened with agave syrup, and tastes JUST like the unhealthy refined sugar stuff!
YUM! :)
That is the thing... I have told people this for years - whatever it is, you can replace it with organic or natural, and it will taste the same, but probably better...
I know there are a lot of icky natural peanut butters, but there is always an option. Demand said "Make a peanut butter that is sweet like the "bad" stuff, without the "bad" things." Done.
I have got to get some more lettuce! I have been craving my usual salad with organic croutons! I will eat salad all day with croutons... and yes, there are organic croutons - they even sell them at Wal-mart!
If you look, there are a LOT of organic things at Wal-mart.
Yes, they usually cost more.
I don't want to hear "I can't afford it".
What I have found is a) I don't waste as much food when I buy organic. I buywhat I NEED, not just a bunch because it is cheap, and b) I plan when I buy this way. My grocery bills are the same, because I plan: meals, snacks...
And you will save THOUSANDS in health care bills over time. Period.
Organic is better...
AND don't trust the mass companies that just got on the organic band wagon for profit!
I buy Back to Nature or Annie's Organic mac -n- cheese, instead of Kraft, cuz I trust the companies that organic is, and has been, their thing-not just a market to cash in on.
OK, your looking at this picture and thinking, "your still going to be fat eating cookies."
True.
This is our stash. I know the kids will want things during the week, AND I found some new ones this week that I bought at Greatest Grains, so we have extra cookies this week. :)
Let me tell you. Those Fudge Mint-JUST like girl scout cookies, but SO much better, AND better for you! (Don't let us fool you-that box is EMPTY!) No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No Hydrogenated Oils!! Just great taste!!
The crackers, just like Ritz. Bunnies, just like fish... just better! The bunnies are at Wal-mart! Gabriel eats them EVERY day for snack.
And let's be honest. Life isn't the same without toaster pastries... Or at least my kids think so! :)
Take a look... just try it. :)
If you ever have questions about organics, shoot me an email... it is the way I was eating and my thyroid issues that kept me fat. :) I can still advocate for it. :)
That is the goal.
Hard NOT to be healthy when you are eating all veggies, whole grains, fruits...
OK, OK, and some Back to Nature cookies... I'll admit it. :)
Oh how I love organic bread and peanut butter!
Earth Balance (which is on special now at Greatest Grains) is a no stir natural peanut butter
that is sweetened with agave syrup, and tastes JUST like the unhealthy refined sugar stuff!
YUM! :)
That is the thing... I have told people this for years - whatever it is, you can replace it with organic or natural, and it will taste the same, but probably better...
I know there are a lot of icky natural peanut butters, but there is always an option. Demand said "Make a peanut butter that is sweet like the "bad" stuff, without the "bad" things." Done.
I have got to get some more lettuce! I have been craving my usual salad with organic croutons! I will eat salad all day with croutons... and yes, there are organic croutons - they even sell them at Wal-mart!
If you look, there are a LOT of organic things at Wal-mart.
Yes, they usually cost more.
I don't want to hear "I can't afford it".
What I have found is a) I don't waste as much food when I buy organic. I buywhat I NEED, not just a bunch because it is cheap, and b) I plan when I buy this way. My grocery bills are the same, because I plan: meals, snacks...
And you will save THOUSANDS in health care bills over time. Period.
Organic is better...
AND don't trust the mass companies that just got on the organic band wagon for profit!
I buy Back to Nature or Annie's Organic mac -n- cheese, instead of Kraft, cuz I trust the companies that organic is, and has been, their thing-not just a market to cash in on.
OK, your looking at this picture and thinking, "your still going to be fat eating cookies."
True.
This is our stash. I know the kids will want things during the week, AND I found some new ones this week that I bought at Greatest Grains, so we have extra cookies this week. :)
Let me tell you. Those Fudge Mint-JUST like girl scout cookies, but SO much better, AND better for you! (Don't let us fool you-that box is EMPTY!) No artificial preservatives, flavors or colors, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No Hydrogenated Oils!! Just great taste!!
The crackers, just like Ritz. Bunnies, just like fish... just better! The bunnies are at Wal-mart! Gabriel eats them EVERY day for snack.
And let's be honest. Life isn't the same without toaster pastries... Or at least my kids think so! :)
Take a look... just try it. :)
If you ever have questions about organics, shoot me an email... it is the way I was eating and my thyroid issues that kept me fat. :) I can still advocate for it. :)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
100 things..
Why are there so many lists at the beginning of the year?
Lists you start, lists that others start for you...
...it is never ending.
But a new list-it has possibility.
Well THIS list, it made me think.
Thanks Sasha! Had to nab this!!
The things I have done are bolded & blue.
Lists you start, lists that others start for you...
...it is never ending.
But a new list-it has possibility.
Well THIS list, it made me think.
Thanks Sasha! Had to nab this!!
The things I have done are bolded & blue.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland (World)
8. Held a praying mantis (and been pinched by it!!)
9. Climbed a mountain.
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty. (they don't even let you do this anymore, do they??)
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked (WAY back when!!)
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24.Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping (Back when I WAS skinny! Now I would be "chunky dunking) :)
27. Run a marathon
28.Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise ( I don't want to. They thrown their garbage out to sea!)
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. This is hard, since I am adopted!)
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (Money has nothing to do with being satisfied. I have HAD "enough" money at one time, and I was miserable! I am broke now. And I am VERY satisfied! :) )
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David (no, but I have seen Monet's "lily pads"... HUGE-in size and impression-that should count for something! And Picasso, and Chagall... I got to see "La Maricee" I love that painting... Notting Hill thing. :) )
41. Sung karaoke
42Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46.Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48.Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Walked in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia (does Ukraine count??)
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies (not YET!)
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64.Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72.Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published in a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life (If only animals counted!)
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97.Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day.
I have done a lot. (61)
I have a lot to do. :) (39-and a bunch more on my OWN list!)
Be blessed today!!
And CONGRATS Sasha on Scrapbook Trends!!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
New Year, Now Look...
OK, I could NOT do this banner!! I am not that talented!! Admittedly. :)
Want something cool like this??
Just $15, and Ashleigh Dillin can do something cool for you too!!
(Isn't she cute?)
Two banners, $25!! (so if you have more than one blog...)
She is still working on my Project 365 banner. :)
Email her at ashleighdillin@hotmail.com
Time for a change for you too??? :)
Want something cool like this??
Just $15, and Ashleigh Dillin can do something cool for you too!!
(Isn't she cute?)Two banners, $25!! (so if you have more than one blog...)
She is still working on my Project 365 banner. :)
Email her at ashleighdillin@hotmail.com
Time for a change for you too??? :)
Cozy Scrapper
So I have worn a "For the Love of Scrapbooking" shirt to work, and always have inquiries-so here it is... the website for Cozy Scrapper, formally Cozy Crop Wear.
I think "Run with Decorative Scissors" should be "Runs"... :) The owner is going to slap me. :)
But very fun, and GIRL cut scrapbooking shirts, fleece and robes!!
Great hint dropping place for gift giving! :)
There are lots of "modern" design choices, not just "country looking" shirts. You know what I am talking about. No teddy bears. (It is fine if you like teddy bears, but some of us don't want them on a shirt. :) )
http://www.cozyscrapper.com/promo.html
I think "Run with Decorative Scissors" should be "Runs"... :) The owner is going to slap me. :)
But very fun, and GIRL cut scrapbooking shirts, fleece and robes!!
Great hint dropping place for gift giving! :)
There are lots of "modern" design choices, not just "country looking" shirts. You know what I am talking about. No teddy bears. (It is fine if you like teddy bears, but some of us don't want them on a shirt. :) )
http://www.cozyscrapper.com/promo.html
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
365 Blogspot...
Though I don't have my pretty banner up yet, I too am moving my POTD (Photo's of the day) to a separate blogspot. :)
http://www.thesmiths365.blogspot.com/
This way it is ONLY the journaling for the album on that blog, all in one place. :)
Though I am concerned about my abilities to blog more than my usual, I am going to give it a try!
Thanks for the inspiration Candi. :)
Did you see the quote of the day?
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
-Marie Curie
http://www.thesmiths365.blogspot.com/
This way it is ONLY the journaling for the album on that blog, all in one place. :)
Though I am concerned about my abilities to blog more than my usual, I am going to give it a try!
Thanks for the inspiration Candi. :)
Did you see the quote of the day?
Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.
-Marie Curie
Monday, January 5, 2009
4/365...
OK, after 45 minutes on hold this am (thank God for cordless phones!) They said both orders of Project 365 (mine and Kelly's) look like they are fine... not back-orders, but good orders that will go out TOMORROW! YAY!!
I will believe it when I see it! :)
And yesterday's POTD:
My children all spoiling my husband with a little back rub! They wanted to play a new game Jerry got, Spore, so I told them a little back rub might help-butter him up a little! LOL!
I joined this Flickr group before it closed on the 1st! It is fun to see the pictures people take each day!!
And a baby that was in to the store yesterday. I guess this is what SHE thinks of scrapbooking! LOL! We told her mom that I would post this for her to grab! :)
OK, off to go take a picture! (Really I'm off to go unpack some more! We couldn't find the backpacks this a.m.! Ugh! :) )
I am trying to decide if I will make another blog for this project... hard to decide, then saw Candi's cutie blog-though I don't do digital, so it wouldn't have a cute header like that!!
I think I will... but I will link you later! Might have to scrap a banner first! :)
I will believe it when I see it! :)
And yesterday's POTD:
My children all spoiling my husband with a little back rub! They wanted to play a new game Jerry got, Spore, so I told them a little back rub might help-butter him up a little! LOL!I joined this Flickr group before it closed on the 1st! It is fun to see the pictures people take each day!!
And a baby that was in to the store yesterday. I guess this is what SHE thinks of scrapbooking! LOL! We told her mom that I would post this for her to grab! :)
OK, off to go take a picture! (Really I'm off to go unpack some more! We couldn't find the backpacks this a.m.! Ugh! :) )I am trying to decide if I will make another blog for this project... hard to decide, then saw Candi's cutie blog-though I don't do digital, so it wouldn't have a cute header like that!!
I think I will... but I will link you later! Might have to scrap a banner first! :)
Sunday, January 4, 2009
I THINK I got a kit!
Kim asked if I am getting a kit. I have a confirmation email from the day of ordering... but some people got one yesterday too, and I did not. I am still trying, and still hoping!!
As for Kelly's kit, I am not sure there. Still waiting. {sigh}.
Off to go check the blogs to see what's up!
I certainly HOPE I am getting it!! :)
As for Kelly's kit, I am not sure there. Still waiting. {sigh}.
Off to go check the blogs to see what's up!
I certainly HOPE I am getting it!! :)
3/365
I worked yesterday... so I didn't post. But I DID take a picture!
This book (which, because of the language,I can't say it is for EVERYONE) was a gift from Kelly...
God is funny how he gives us the push we need! This is no exception. I had no idea when I opened this book, that I would a) Be so hooked, and B) it would be so life changing. I was already teetering on the edge of wanting to do something drastic in my life, regarding health. I have been here before. But what I was doing before was NOT working. (Starving most of the time, believe it to not)
So Kelly gives me this book, and I dive off the diving board. I am already a big advocate of organic foods and healthy choices. But I would hedge and cheat here and there. No more.
My grocery cart was hilarious yesterday. I should have taken a picture of THAT! :)
So I am offically vegetarian, on my way to being vegan (Rome wasn't built in a day.) A little organic milk and egg for now. No cheese. That stuff is toxic!! LOL!
Read the book! (And try to ignore the language at times. It is meant as a blunt wake up call... I get that, but DANG! :) )It might just change YOUR life too!
This book (which, because of the language,I can't say it is for EVERYONE) was a gift from Kelly...God is funny how he gives us the push we need! This is no exception. I had no idea when I opened this book, that I would a) Be so hooked, and B) it would be so life changing. I was already teetering on the edge of wanting to do something drastic in my life, regarding health. I have been here before. But what I was doing before was NOT working. (Starving most of the time, believe it to not)
So Kelly gives me this book, and I dive off the diving board. I am already a big advocate of organic foods and healthy choices. But I would hedge and cheat here and there. No more.
My grocery cart was hilarious yesterday. I should have taken a picture of THAT! :)
So I am offically vegetarian, on my way to being vegan (Rome wasn't built in a day.) A little organic milk and egg for now. No cheese. That stuff is toxic!! LOL!
Read the book! (And try to ignore the language at times. It is meant as a blunt wake up call... I get that, but DANG! :) )It might just change YOUR life too!
Friday, January 2, 2009
2/365
I have already taken a photo for the day! Can you believe?
Every time I sit at my desk, one of my children wonder over to color while I am there. It is very endearing.
Cora has been coloring a lot lately. Gabriel has me draw Mario characters and he colors them. I am a "live" coloring book! LOL!
And this picture... this child of mine can look into my heart, and find the softest place, and like it's a pillow stays there!
I was told to start praying for your children's spouse while they are young. God help the little girls the will one day marry my boys! :)
Be blessed on this Friday!
Every time I sit at my desk, one of my children wonder over to color while I am there. It is very endearing.
Cora has been coloring a lot lately. Gabriel has me draw Mario characters and he colors them. I am a "live" coloring book! LOL!
And this picture... this child of mine can look into my heart, and find the softest place, and like it's a pillow stays there!
I was told to start praying for your children's spouse while they are young. God help the little girls the will one day marry my boys! :)
Be blessed on this Friday!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
1/365
I am SO not in the mood to be sitting on hold the first moments of 2009!!!
I am still hangin' out trying to get KELLY'S (Project 365) order in, and mine is all screwy, so I have been on the customer service phone line for over an HOUR! I am NOT kidding!!!!!!
(Project 365 kit below, if you don't know what I am complaining about!!)
I am SO frustrated! I got Kelly's order started at 10 after 10 (9mst) and I get to the card info, and it says the cart is empty. Really????
I am still holding... I am still trying to get her kit ordered.
My order has issues too, but at least I have a receipt for the stinkin' kit!!
I admit I am excited about this kit!!
Something easy and fun.
Nothing I have to create from scratch.
Just a fun way to capture a year!
YAY!
I BETTER keep up with this, considering the torture I have had to endure!
I got up at 9am CST, not thinking that MST was an hour later. Lost an hour there!! LOL!
ANYWAY, Day 1 picture:
This was seriously 2am!! Kelly has her coat on, and I insisited!
Hence the affect. I had to do what I could-we are a bit of a Motley Crew! :)
We had a great time last night!!
Ate too much... (Megan's saying "PENNY'S cooking"???)
Played some games...
The kids played Wii...
And I stole a tradition of my friend Alicia...
At midnight, we sent the kids out with pans and spoons to beat on and march around the cul-de-sac!
The kids were happy to go out and make a ton of noise!
Definitely doing that one again next year!
Too fun!
We also got out family "Christmas" picture last night! Better late then never!
Thanks Megan!
And that dress Cora is wearing... it was a gift from Grandma Dinah for Christmas for dress up. It is from her sisters bridal/alteration shop (Aunt Brenda!). Cora LOVES it!! She wears it pretty much every day. :)
I got a couple sweet pictures the other day with her wearing it. I'll post these later... trying to not slow up my computer while I do this Project 365 order thing! LOL!
May your new year be filled with health and joy!!
P.S. update... I have been on hold for just short of 2 hours at CK!!!!
I am still hangin' out trying to get KELLY'S (Project 365) order in, and mine is all screwy, so I have been on the customer service phone line for over an HOUR! I am NOT kidding!!!!!!
(Project 365 kit below, if you don't know what I am complaining about!!)
I am SO frustrated! I got Kelly's order started at 10 after 10 (9mst) and I get to the card info, and it says the cart is empty. Really????
I am still holding... I am still trying to get her kit ordered.
My order has issues too, but at least I have a receipt for the stinkin' kit!!
I admit I am excited about this kit!!
Something easy and fun.
Nothing I have to create from scratch.
Just a fun way to capture a year!
YAY!
I BETTER keep up with this, considering the torture I have had to endure!
I got up at 9am CST, not thinking that MST was an hour later. Lost an hour there!! LOL!
ANYWAY, Day 1 picture:
This was seriously 2am!! Kelly has her coat on, and I insisited!
Hence the affect. I had to do what I could-we are a bit of a Motley Crew! :)We had a great time last night!!
Ate too much... (Megan's saying "PENNY'S cooking"???)
Played some games...
The kids played Wii...
And I stole a tradition of my friend Alicia...At midnight, we sent the kids out with pans and spoons to beat on and march around the cul-de-sac!
The kids were happy to go out and make a ton of noise!
Definitely doing that one again next year!Too fun!
We also got out family "Christmas" picture last night! Better late then never!
Thanks Megan!
And that dress Cora is wearing... it was a gift from Grandma Dinah for Christmas for dress up. It is from her sisters bridal/alteration shop (Aunt Brenda!). Cora LOVES it!! She wears it pretty much every day. :)I got a couple sweet pictures the other day with her wearing it. I'll post these later... trying to not slow up my computer while I do this Project 365 order thing! LOL!
May your new year be filled with health and joy!!
P.S. update... I have been on hold for just short of 2 hours at CK!!!!
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