Etsy Tag Monday: Conversation heart

Did you know that they have added new conversation hearts to the mix to keep up with the times?  This year’s sweet nothings from Sweethearts candy hearts includes an order to “tweet me.” Not sure how I feel about changes, especially with such a classic candy.

For me, the conversation heart is like a fortune cookie. They are fun to have and read, but I’m not sure how I feel about the taste. They do however always remind me of Valentines Day, and will always be a part of my gift giving during the holiday. I thought it was appropriate, for the Monday before Valentines Day, to have my Etay Tag : Conversation heart.

I would love a soak with these 3oz bath fizzies by bathgasm

I love this LOVE heart headband by Black Satin Shoes

Kids hair bows are just adorable! These are by Ashlies Bowtique

You know I’m a sucker for a cute Tutu! This one is byLinktoWhat

Conversation Heart Charm Earrings by Saylor Rose Jewlery Design

Who doesn’t like cookies! These are from Angelpie Cookies, and likely delicious!

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a reason to get serious

Sure sure…I’ve been dieting now for years. I have this pesky 8 lbs that I need to get off, and no, I’m not complaining about my weight. I know I’m at a weight that a lot of people would like to be, but I personally, for me, would like to lose another 8-10 lbs to be comfortable….and now, I have a reason.

I found “the” dress. My mom came into town this weekend, and we went shopping. At the second boutique, we found the dress. Actually, we found it at the first, but I liked it so much that after comparing it to the others at the second place, we just opted to get the same one there instead. So….I have a dress.

The thing is, I measured between an 8 and a 10. The dress I tried on was an 8. It fit, but there were possibilities that it had stretched cuz it was a sample. So I could order a 10, and get it altered…or pray an 8 fits when I get it in a few months. So I went with the 8. I figure if I get those few pesky pounds off, and don’t gain any weight in the mean time…I should be good. All the more reason to get serious about the pre-wedding diet. I HAVE to fit in the dress :) .

What are your thoughts on the best method to finish losing 8-10  lbs. Ive never really been a dieter….though I eat pretty well now and go to the gym regularly (somewhat). I have 6 months….I think I can, I think I can…

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the newest time suck

Finally some video games that I want to play too!

Don’t get me wrong, I kind of adore Lego Batman and Starwars, but there is something so pure and fun about any game involving Mario and Luigi. It just brings me back. We played and beat Paper Mario for the Wii. That was pretty cool, new adventures, new abilities. Started Mario Galaxy, but never really got into it. I may try it again at some point….

However, now….we just bought Super Mario Brothers for the Wii. Its super similar to the old school version. You even hold the control the way you used to (though they do give you a Wiimote/nun-chuck option as well). Similar worlds, similar concepts, but now we can play up to 4 people at a time! The graphics are better, and the levels are more thought out, and its just ever so much harder because you have to coordinate with your team mates. We kept on causing each others deaths. Its been so long that I’ve been excited about a game. Its been even longer that I have gotten so frustrated with a game that I had to stop playing it for the night! I hate losing.

So…now, this will be our latest time suck. In between The Biggest Loser, Lost and the usual Thursday night line up…Super Mario Brothers it is.

If you want to see some of the awesomeness…check out the preview!

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Blog shout out: Mick

Cuz I have to (and want to).

My fiance (I still love saying that), is a pretty random dude. He keeps me laughing and entertains me constantly with his random finds from the internet and photoshop skills.

It looks like Tumblr is the perfect site for him to share this stuff with the world now.

I hope he keeps some of the stuff special for me.

Check him out. MICK

Just a taste of what you will get if you subscribe to his feed.

Deep quotes like this:
“I feel that it will be called Mickaragua, and our chief export with be bourbon-fueled wordplay.”
— Me.

Scary photo-shopped images like this:


Add him to your RSS feeder… I just did.

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monkey tail fern..who knew?

So we met with ‘a’ florist yesterday. I haven’t said THE, though who knows…we might choose her. We get a proposal from her at the end of the week, so if it all looks good, we will likely just eliminate the need to search for more and pick her (she came on recommendation).

I wanted to share a new plant I was introduced to…the monkey tail fern. Didn’t even know they existed! Pretty cool if I do say so, and they look great in bouquets! (She also said you can fry and eat them…though she never had tried)

such a weird plant!

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Etsy Tag Monday: Groundhog

I can’t believe that February 2 is already tomorrow! Time is going way to fast…and the world’s smallest and furriest weather forecaster is ready to make his statement. Will we get 6 more weeks of winter? If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, it means six more weeks. If he doesn’t see his shadow, it means spring is just around the corner.

What are you hoping for?

ViolaStudio made this cute lil bandit Groundhog. Hopefully he wont steal our winter.

Build your own groundhog with this amigurumi pattern byPlanetJune

One of my favorite shops, WeeKnit offers a whole set of woodland creatures

Just send a card! The Rasilisk offers these printable PDFs

Can’t figure out what holiday you want to celebrate in February? Just get a stamp from The Rubber Hedgehog!

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for special occassions!

Seriously…How cute does this lil dude look? I heard he was the talk of the town when he went out in his formal wear.

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The little dragon

Another commission I wanted to share….what a cute lil guy!

He is too sweet to breathe fire…that is something he will learn later in life. :)

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passive aggressive note i’m not going to send

Dear unknown neighbor (it could be one of 4),

I went downstairs today to gather my laundry that I put in the dryer last night, only to find it on the counter waiting for me. I thought that you had just taken out the load because it was dry. I was wrong. Apparently your three towels that you forgot in the dryer were more important than my laundry, and my stuff was almost just as wet as when I put it in the dryer. Its not like I am going on vacation tomorrow and need clean clothes or anything.

I actually don’t usually mind waiting for your clothes to dry when I come downstairs and find the dryer running. I don’t even mind finishing the dryer cycle for you if your clothes are still wet. But your situation mush have been more urgent.  I guess I understand your impatience. That clean towel was probably super important to you. I get that.

I’ll just sit upstairs and twiddle my thumbs while I wait for my stuff to dry. Who needed to pack anyway. Certainly not me.

Signed,

Your understanding neighbor.

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the lil giraffe

A gift to one of my co-workers for her baby shower has now made its way on to her son……oooogle the cuteness.

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