When I don't mind being busy........why?!
Because I go on VACATION this week............
I badly need it and so does my poor husband. We plan to have a ball!
Gotta get the money, packed suitcases, info, and so much other stuff in order...but I am so HAPPY to do it!!!!
Until Next Time,
Peace Be Upon You!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Ever Heard of The Expression...............
................Christmas in July???
Well, even though its August...I have started planning for Christmas. I love everything about the day; the meaning, celebrating my Lord and Savior Jesus, giving to others, the lights, music, food, and just being with family.
With that said, we all know that Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year with gifts, food, travel, electricity (Christmas trees & lights), heating costs, etc. Since I can't predict what most will costs, I can start the budget process for our gifts.
Since my entire family is large..very LARGE...we have started doing Pollyanna's; that way no one would be burdened with trying to buy a present for everyone. Also, my husband and I wanted to give a gift to my sisters as well.
Furthermore, I have started my wish list for my husband...LOL..better early than never!
I also created budgets for each of us with the gifts we would like:
This is our start to a more frugal Christmas. You wouldn't believe how much we used to spend on each other in the past; but we wanted to spend less money and try to give gifts that are less expensive but really special!
We also have started 3 new traditions within our household to do during the Christmas holiday.......
.....They are:
1. Put on our coats and walk around our neighborhood to view all the pretty Christmas lights.
2. Give/Send a donation box to a shelter or organization that helps those who are less fortunate.
3. Bake cookies, then shut out all our lights except for the Christmas tree and watch a traditional Christmas cartoon (while eating our freshly baked Christmas cookies!)
I can't wait for Christmas!
Until Next Time,
Peace Be Unto You!
Well, even though its August...I have started planning for Christmas. I love everything about the day; the meaning, celebrating my Lord and Savior Jesus, giving to others, the lights, music, food, and just being with family.
With that said, we all know that Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year with gifts, food, travel, electricity (Christmas trees & lights), heating costs, etc. Since I can't predict what most will costs, I can start the budget process for our gifts.
Since my entire family is large..very LARGE...we have started doing Pollyanna's; that way no one would be burdened with trying to buy a present for everyone. Also, my husband and I wanted to give a gift to my sisters as well.
Furthermore, I have started my wish list for my husband...LOL..better early than never!
I also created budgets for each of us with the gifts we would like:
$70.00 for our daughter
Doll
Stroller
Educational toy-Jumpstart Game
Book
Misc Toy
$125.00 for Mommy
The Mummy DVD (1st movie)
Pajamaas-Purple or Blue
Wawa Gift Card-$20
$25 Cash
1 nice smelling Candle
Comfy Slippers
$200.00 for Daddy
Surprise!
Doll
Stroller
Educational toy-Jumpstart Game
Book
Misc Toy
$125.00 for Mommy
The Mummy DVD (1st movie)
Pajamaas-Purple or Blue
Wawa Gift Card-$20
$25 Cash
1 nice smelling Candle
Comfy Slippers
$200.00 for Daddy
Surprise!
This is our start to a more frugal Christmas. You wouldn't believe how much we used to spend on each other in the past; but we wanted to spend less money and try to give gifts that are less expensive but really special!
We also have started 3 new traditions within our household to do during the Christmas holiday.......
.....They are:
1. Put on our coats and walk around our neighborhood to view all the pretty Christmas lights.
2. Give/Send a donation box to a shelter or organization that helps those who are less fortunate.
3. Bake cookies, then shut out all our lights except for the Christmas tree and watch a traditional Christmas cartoon (while eating our freshly baked Christmas cookies!)
I can't wait for Christmas!
Until Next Time,
Peace Be Unto You!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
A New & Fresh Start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes when life just bites you on the arms, you have to bite life back. I haven't been posting as much as I'l like to but that has changed.
I decided to start fresh..with a new template, colors, and wording. Its also a chocolate theme, which I absolutely love. Besides, I miss chatting with all my blogging ladies.
On a much, much happier note...I am preparing to go on vacation next week and am so excitied. It'll be nice to just get away.
Also...my daughter will be turning 3 next month...on September 11th..I know right?! But we believe that GOD had turned a day of sadness into a blessing for us through our daughter. We are still trying to figure if we should give her a nice birthday party with all the trimmings..or take her and her 3 other girl cousins (ages 2, 3, 4) somewhere where they will tire themselves out and then go to bed when they get home..(our daughter LOVES to run, jump, play). Any suggestions??
As for gifts, we have 2 in mind...a magic doodle board & tricycle. She already has a brand new barbie bike that her grandpa bought for her with all the trimmings..but it's a little too advanced for her and it has training wheels!
We still have some time...so we'll see.
Until next time,
Peace Be Unto You.............
I decided to start fresh..with a new template, colors, and wording. Its also a chocolate theme, which I absolutely love. Besides, I miss chatting with all my blogging ladies.
On a much, much happier note...I am preparing to go on vacation next week and am so excitied. It'll be nice to just get away.
Also...my daughter will be turning 3 next month...on September 11th..I know right?! But we believe that GOD had turned a day of sadness into a blessing for us through our daughter. We are still trying to figure if we should give her a nice birthday party with all the trimmings..or take her and her 3 other girl cousins (ages 2, 3, 4) somewhere where they will tire themselves out and then go to bed when they get home..(our daughter LOVES to run, jump, play). Any suggestions??
As for gifts, we have 2 in mind...a magic doodle board & tricycle. She already has a brand new barbie bike that her grandpa bought for her with all the trimmings..but it's a little too advanced for her and it has training wheels!
We still have some time...so we'll see.
Until next time,
Peace Be Unto You.............
Friday, July 31, 2009
Just Blame Facebook
Ever since I "discovered" it, I have been posting there more often than here. I like facebook though...pretty cool website.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
10 Interesting Things About Me............
1. I LOVE Thunderstorms! I don't know why exactly, but I love the color of the sky. I like the pouring of the rain and the dark, puffy clouds!
2. When I was a kid, I used to eat the white tips of matches. Yep, I used to eat those suckers like crazy. Thank God for Jesus, cause I could've busted with all the flammable stuff in me.
3. Again when I was a kid, I once swallowed a whole peppermint ball! Man, I cringe just typing about it.
4. Despite being 24, I get told often that I act like an older woman. My mother and sister says it all the time.
5. I cry watching the lion king. I admit it, I cried.
6. I am addicted to soda. I love it soo much. I gotta stop though, and drink more water.
7. Sometimes I have an urge for french fries, raisin bran, & peanut butter and jelly..all for lunch in one day. No, not preggers..just weird..LOL
8. My favorite movie of all time if Lord Of The Rings; I'm a christian and can separate fiction from the truth!
9. I can only take a nice, hot, candle lit bubble bath alone for 5 min and 39 seconds exactly...before daughter and hubby start knocking, asking when am I gonna come out. Since I lock the door, they just camp out right outside of it, asking me questions, etc...LOL..(lets me know I'm loved..lol)
10. I've always wanted to play in the rain. Just go out, jump in mud and water puddles and let loose. I guess I can only hope...LOL
2. When I was a kid, I used to eat the white tips of matches. Yep, I used to eat those suckers like crazy. Thank God for Jesus, cause I could've busted with all the flammable stuff in me.
3. Again when I was a kid, I once swallowed a whole peppermint ball! Man, I cringe just typing about it.
4. Despite being 24, I get told often that I act like an older woman. My mother and sister says it all the time.
5. I cry watching the lion king. I admit it, I cried.
6. I am addicted to soda. I love it soo much. I gotta stop though, and drink more water.
7. Sometimes I have an urge for french fries, raisin bran, & peanut butter and jelly..all for lunch in one day. No, not preggers..just weird..LOL
8. My favorite movie of all time if Lord Of The Rings; I'm a christian and can separate fiction from the truth!
9. I can only take a nice, hot, candle lit bubble bath alone for 5 min and 39 seconds exactly...before daughter and hubby start knocking, asking when am I gonna come out. Since I lock the door, they just camp out right outside of it, asking me questions, etc...LOL..(lets me know I'm loved..lol)
10. I've always wanted to play in the rain. Just go out, jump in mud and water puddles and let loose. I guess I can only hope...LOL
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