Sweet Digi Scraps

Super Bowl Sunday

2012-02-05T14:40:00.004-05:00

Time to Party!!!

While I am not a big fan of either of the teams in the bowl this year- it is still going to be the highlight to the weekend. Chili's in the crock pot, braid is rising and we are ready to enjoy a great family night around the t.v. watching the game.

I am actually more excited for the commercials, and I am pretty sure this is the only time of the year that I will actually enjoy watching them LOL. The girls however are anxious to see Madonna and Nikki Minaj during the halftime show. I swear I have heard Super Bass more times that I care to count this last week!

So like most of the world tonight, The red white and blue will be flashing all over the screen and I have a little something to help you scrap the memories you create tonight. This week's Facebook Fan Exclusive gift:

And how about a little Super Bowl Game Fun?

What do you think the total amount of points will be to the Super Bowl Game tonight?

*Combine what you think both scores will be and post in the comment section- So if you think The Patriots will score 14 and the Giants 17 your guess would be the total- 31*

ALL GUESSES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 7 PM EST
to be considered for winning

The person that comes closest to the actual point total of the game will win $10 gift card to my shop!

*Only one guess per person, but there can be multiple people guessing the same number. In the event of a tie- Random.org will come into play to be the tie breaker*

And speaking of winners- This week's Fan of the Week is Sherry Petty!!!

CONGRATS!!!

How does one get picked as the FOTW?
Each week the application will go through the posts on the FB page- Each like, comment and post on the wall will count as an entry.
All of the entries are compiled in a list and a random person is chosen.
*In the event it picks a Sweetie or VIP member- they will be given the $5 gift card to pass along to whomever they choose :)

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And don't forget today is the last day to grab up Sealed with a Kiss and Sealed with a Kiss Add On at 25% off :)

~*~Sealed with a Kiss~*~
also available at ACOT

~*~Sealed with a Kiss Add On~*~
also available at ACOT

Much Love and Hugs- See ya tomorrow to announce the Super Bowl Winner!!!

Sealed with a Kiss and goodie :)

2012-02-02T09:38:00.004-05:00

I feel like I am going in fast forward, yet with pause screen on. I can't believe its already February- Where did the month go?
I guess it doesn't help that it hasn't felt anything like a winter here, and yesterday we hit almost 60. And even today our local groundhog Buckeye Chuck said Spring is just around the corner.

I am actually rather sad about it all. I was anticipating snow ball fights, sled riding, snowmen and snow cream :( I hope we at least get one good snowfall before spring officially arrives.

I am not sure if its the holiday coming up, or the spring feelings- But the girls have been bite by the love bug. I got to relive my very first crush last night when Roxy came to me for the "talk". "Mommy he doesn't like me and doesn't want to marry me!" (with tears in the eyes) My heart broke all over again.

So the explanation of "don't worry about boys/marriage" and "Plenty of fish in the sea" went on for a good bit, but her little heart is set on this one boy *Siggghhhhhhh*

It's starting and my babies are growing up :(

In case you didn't catch the facebook post- This week the fabulously talented Created Sweetie Sherry was picked for the FOTW!!

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This week I have a fabulous new release just in time for Valentines Day!

Both are 25% off 2/2 -2/5
~*~Sealed with a Kiss~*~

~*~Sealed with a Kiss Add On~*~

~*~Sweet Inspiration~*~

~*~Sweet Goodie~*~

click the preview to download this frame cluster created with the Sealed with a Kiss release

I hope you enjoy!
Much love and hugs!!

Rain makes for good reading

2012-01-28T10:28:00.002-05:00

It has done nothing short of that here lately. Rain rain, and o yes- more rain! It has actually felt more like a spring than winter to be honest- Minus the little bout of snow and ice we had last weekend. The creek nearby is actually at flood stage, and I am hoping like crazy it doesn't reach over the thresh hold.

But all the rainy mucky days have made for some great indoor activity time. Reading being the biggest thing- as I went through my mother's old 'school supply' closet this week. She had dreamed of one day opening her own daycare and tutoring center for preschool and elementary children. She also had a very big shopping habit - and that closet (thank you dad for finally letting me raid it) was chalked FULL of childrens books and crafts and story boards and O MY!

So we have been reading loads of kids books here- and when the kids are reading (or in Bub and Stevie's case looking) I have snuck away for some reading of my own. I would say my reading challenge is off to a great start this year for sure- Almost 6 books finished this month :)

*If you are on good reads add me, I would love to be friends and see what everyone else is reading*

I actually can't wait for today- as I am going to be scrapping some of the moments from this week with my new release A Good Read- Its now in the shops and on sale this weekend:

And this weekend be sure to checkout the Bargain Brews- Tons of fabulous goodies for just $1!!

I have put a few goodies in there as well:

And since its Chinese New Year- I also included the fabulous Chinatown in the Bargain Brews:

So I am off to scrap, I hope that you have a fabulous weekend- And if you need a little something to get your scrap inspiration going, be sure to check out the new Facebook Exclusive gift:

I will be back tomorrow with a new sneak peek of next week's releases and announce the new FOTW :)

Much Love and Hugs!

Cold Days

2012-01-23T02:40:00.000-05:00

I am pretty sure that the battle of the cold vs. feel good game is a never ending battle for me. I have fought 7 battles this past week- Maybe it's been more than that- I have lost count on the tally to be honest. The kids came down with it as some point this past week- 3 going a step beyond with strep and sinus infections. We managed to fight it off early and get them back on the up and up- but as of Sunday my sister is staying at the hospital. I am so ready for spring to come back around!I declare right now- I am going to achieve GOOD health around this week!

*In the words of Linda- so it's written it shall be done ;)* - hopefully. Lysol I am sure has loved my extra boost to their business hahahahaBut yesterday, o MY yesterday was nothing short of a day full of laughs. Best medicine I think we all could have gotten.

It started yesterday morning- when Me, Ana and Stevie. My brother went out to his friends house friday evening- just before the ice storm hit, and was stuck. There was no going out or coming back through it all so guess who got stuck doing his Sunday morning papers? O Yea- this girl ;)The ice had yet to melt and in almost all places people had yet to even attempt clearing their paths- We did after all get about an half/inch thick ice coating everything.

Either way- There are hills .... on in particular in a rather big parking lot. To which no attempts to clear the ice had been made yet- Well the girls managed to quickly climb up it and reach a grassy landing where they could break the ice and plant their feet for the moment- This momma on the other hand....not so much. I got about half up the hill, and out the feet went....down to the bottom of the hill I went LOL- I tried again and again- and still couldn't manage to get anywhere past the middle.

So I called Joe- at 7 in the morning to cry for help because here I was stuck.... like a declawed cat in the middle of a frozen uphill climb. His solution- after laughing hysterically at me for about 10 minutes- Crawl. So... I did, and made it, while half a dozen people watched (I am sure laughing hysterically as well) from their windows at me doing the baby walk up the hill. Ana and Stevie had nothing more than laughs to offer either.

The usual hour and a half task took double and from that point forward, it was combo of sliding on our butts to see who could reach the bottom fastest, and climbing like a baby up em to see which girl would laugh the hardest.

My knees are feeling it today - But it was well worth it for the laughs ;)

The ice started to melt in the afternoon- when the temp reached 40- YAY! So we went out to Joe's mom's for a visit and let the kiddos play for a bit. Not sure it was the best idea in the world- BUT They had fun, they played and it felt good to get out in the country air for a bit.

Now here's hopping that it doesn't turn out to make them all sick again!

If you haven't gotten your piece to the Me So Scrappy blog hop- Be sure to stop by and pick it up- A new facebook goodie will be posted on the 28th :)

And a Big Congrats goes out to our new Fan Of The Week and winner of a $5 gift card to my shop is....

And this week will be bringing loads of fabulous new goodies :) I am so excited!!

Here is sneak peek of two of them coming :)

and a couple layouts for some sweet inspiration from the sweeties :)

From Rylea

From Scrappymama

I so can't wait for this collection to be released :) It has quickly become a new favorite!!

Much love and hugs- And to good health :)

SHROW!

2012-01-15T19:41:00.000-05:00

WOOHOO! I am feeling fresh, new and ready to ROLL :) I mentioned a couple days ago that I had ordered a wrap to help tighten and tone skin, and shrink down the dreaded baby skin. Well it came yesterday :)

As per the instructions and recommendations- I will wait the full 72 hours from the time of application to do my full after photos and measurements- HOWEVER, being just a little over a day since I applied the wrap, I can tell you this much- IT WORKS! (funny, because that is what the wrap is called- "It Works") Already I have lost a total of 5 inches and my skin is MUCH tighter and smoother! And its painless and only took 45 minutes for the application.

I will post a full review with before and afters later (but I will warn they will not be pretty photos at all- I have 4 kiddos remember? LMAO)

It has been snowy, cold and definitely reminding me that winter is here. Today while out- Stevie was over enthused to pelt me with Snow. Everytime she would throw a handful (as it isn't completely balling up right now) She would say "Throw" but it came out more like "Shrow"
I don't think I have ever been so happy to be covered in the white stuff- just to hear her say that! LOL

Ana proceeded to eat snow- Which reminded me that snow cream is a most definite in the near future. And Bubba found it so much fun....until the snow got into his gloves. I don't think he is fond of the cold stuff hahaha.

I have a good bit of Sweet Digi News to share with you all.

Firstly- Me So Scrappy has been doing the Everyday a Giveaway this past week- and today it's my turn :) Hurry and head on over to the blog to enter yourself in the drawing for $5 worth of goodies!

Also- I am introducing a fabulous new way to give back to those that support me. I found an awesome new application that randomly chooses a friend from Facebook to be the "Fan of the Week"
So each sunday- it will work it's magic and pick someone to win a $5 gift card to my shop!
So a big congratulations goes out to Michelle for being the very first FOTW!!

How does it pick the FOTW?
Each week it will go through the posts on the FB page- Each like, comment and post on the wall will count as an entry.
All of the entries are compiled in a list and a random person is chosen.
I have no control over who is picked- It is done completely by the app-
*In the event it picks a Sweetie or VIP member- they will be given the $5 gift card to pass along to whomever they choose :)
I am so very excited to incoporate this with Sweet Digi Scraps- and I hope that you are as well!

In other Facebook News ;)
Introducing a Brand New FB Exclusive

Available in the Exclusive Gift tab of the Sweet Digi Scraps page

I hope you enjoy and brand new FB exclusive will be coming 1/21/2012!

I will be back later on with full review and more SDS news- I hope you all had a fabulous weekend
Much Love and Hugs!

13 unlucky?

2012-01-14T00:32:00.004-05:00

Well for Friday the 13th- It was pretty darn nice. I guess my run in of bad luck would be when I found out that I forgotten to put the lid back on the crockpot :( BUT- I guess that just means roast for tomorrow LOL.

Woke up this morning to snow and WIND- O MY THE WIND!! School was delayed this morning, which made for a wonderful loud and eventful morning here :) But it was nice to sit around this morning eating a hot breakfast and enjoying cartoons with each other before having to hurry off to school. Also made outfit time a LOT less stressful. *Ana is my picky "stylish" dresser and it doesn't matter how many outfits we lay out the night before, she manages to find a reason to have to change at least 3 times each morning LOL*

The weekend looks to be a cold wintery one (finally) and hopefully will be one for outside fun :)

I hope you stay warm- and get ready as this weekend will have loads of gifts and goodies coming your way

New and on sale this weekend:

Many Splendored Thing

And in the store- in case you missed it:

Truer than True

Also I had time to scrap today - YAY!!

created with Truer than True

created with Just the Two of Us by Sherwood Studio Designs

And this weekend only for just $1.00

Secret Crush

Much Love and hugs!

So I am going to work Magic

2012-01-11T09:46:00.000-05:00

Well not exactly, but I am preparing to have a full magic show soon (HOPEFULLY)

I took a leap of faith yesterday and bought a body wrap that is supposed to help tighten and tone skin- AND last for 2-6 months afterwards. I am going to be honest- i am completely skeptical on this. I have been working out and eating healthy since the beginning of the year and already down 10 lbs which is awesome- and I am not being unrealistic because I TOTALLY don't think I should be looking fabulous yet LMAO

But I have that dreaded mommy skin. I KNOW you know what I am talking about- the stretched out- never seems to go back in place no matter how many crunches you try doing kind of skin. AND it doesn't help matters any that I am still fat- BUT I am figuring if this stuff works like the pics and testimonials say- Then it will be a jump start and motivator to help me get toned the way I want and need.

So I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival at my door- and I will be the guinea pig. (Because I am not going to recommend you all waste money on it before knowing first hand it actually works LMAO) So cross fingers that I have an amazing after photo to share (because lord knows the before won't be LOL) And then maybe we will have something CLOSE to magic for us ;) HAHAHA

In designing news- I have a beautiful vintage valentine design coming out tomorrow:

And we just reached 1,000 "likes" on the FB page- Which means a new gift will be coming VERY soon :)

This week coming is chalked full of awesome stuff- Including Me So Scrappy's Every Day A Giveaway event!

On Sunday-January 15th- I will be featured and a chance to win a gift card to my shoppe will be on the blog- So you won't want to miss that!!

Speaking of Giveaways- You won't want to miss this one either:

My Four Hens is giving away a Canon 5d Mark ii (yea that's a 2,500 camera!!) So be sure to get yourself entered!!! (And note that due to the nature of the giveaway, the site is running a little slower due to traffic)

And finally- since I am in the sharing kind of mood hahaha

There is a new site about to launch - Creative Market - that will be hosting mousemade graphics (If you love Colour Lovers you WON'T want to miss it) They will have brushes, textures, shapes- just about everything you could want to help stamp, embellish, and edit your layouts and photos.

If you sign up early you get a $5 credit for the opening- AND if you refer people, you get even more :

Check it out

I need to get back to PS and Pandora to finish off my new FB gift for you all :)

I hope you have a fabulous Hump Day!!!

And I will see you all in the am with some fabulous Creative Inpsiration

HUGS!

What a blast!

2012-01-08T22:06:00.001-05:00

No post yesterday because we got in after a birthday party and pretty much all crashed!

The party was at a rec. hall and I found myself one of the kids.

First Roxy got me started with fooseball. Off course she had never played and was curious- so I had to teach the fundamentals. *To be honest it had probably been since I was 15 or so since I last played*

There was more comedy than game play as more or less we ended up wacking and poking each other with the poles rather than making goals! LOL

Next it was a game of PIG (another one I hadn't played in a long time) and then it was teaching pool. Needless to say this started a chain reaction of each child wanting me to teach or play a game with them too.

I think the one that wore me out the most was don't drop the balloon. I almost thought that game would never end!!!

I did learn this weekend that I completely and totally suck at ping pong!! I lost- severely to a little pint size tot that scored more points off my face than I could even hit the ball. But I tell ya, want comedy gold? Send 4 little kids to a ping pong table and tell em to have at it.

I laughed so insanely hard watching them. Poor Stevie couldn't get the concept of letting go of the ball to serve it up, and several times either threw it behind her or smacked herself in the hand with the paddle.

I know- bad mom shouldn't laugh while your kids hurting themselves- But if you were there you would have too.

Now we held a drawing this weekend - For a $25 gift card to Kroger (or sister stores)

SO DRUMROLL PLEASE :)

Here is the randomized numbered list of entrants:

And here is the randomized winner:

So a big congratulations to RAROLE!!!

I will be contacting you at the email address you provided this evening so I can get your mailing address and send this on it's way to you :)

I actually kind of like doing this sort of giveaway every so often. I mean of course digital scrapbooking gifts are awesome ;) But we are women too and have other loves and passions.

Hmmmmmmm some food for thought for the upcoming month :)

AND- if you haven't already seen it: Me So Scrappy is having it's first ever

Creative Team Call

This would also give you access to all my goodies as well :) I can't wait to see who the team will be!

Much Love and hugs -Until tomorrow :)

Accomplished

2012-01-07T00:22:00.000-05:00

That is how I feel tonight. It was a full day- but didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed like most days- Thank goodness!

Today I finished taking down the remaining Christmas decorations. Leaving that bare empty feeling- and I didn't help the matters any by starting to pack up the things that weren't of daily use (books, cds, photo albums, dvds etc. ) Now the trick will be to resist the urges to redecorate and add some flair to it all- since moving time is coming up soon.

I did something the other day- and it has worked out perfectly here. So I figured I might as well share because maybe you too are looking for an easy way to organize your daily tasks and such.

Either way- I took a plain desk calender (nothing fancy) and started off with "Mom's Code Box"

M=pack moving box, V= vaccum, D= dust R= clean bedrooms etc...

And went through on each day for January and assigned accordingly.

And then added specific family activies to it- Such as game night, reading night, movie night, family outting etc.

But the trick I did this time go round (after failed chore charts and fridge notes) was put the calendar right on the front entry way.

The kids got home from school this week and each day looked right at the calendar to see what chores needed done to get the family reward. And much to my surprise- did them without so much as coaxing.

Like a 100 birds with one stone this one- It helps them with reading, responsiblities AND saves me from sounding like a broken record for most of the day.

I swear sometimes I want to say- Polly wants a dang cracker (peace and quiet and a cold one!)

Here's hoping that this sticks.

Ana took the topper for the "Kids Say" moment today. Well actually it was evening, but all the same.*And sorry in advance for the bit of bathroom humor that this is about to take*

Stevie had passed gas - (For Stevie, it is full on hilarious each time she does it and she makes sure she lets EVERONE know about it)

In any regard- poor Ana was sitting next to her, and apparently down wind as well.

"Mommy where's the oderant? Her butt needs some BAD!"

Where she proceeded to plug her nose and walk away into the other room.

Ahhhhh deodorant to the bum- I guess that could help make the smell of the wonderful body functions a bit more pleasant.

As for work- I started on my first valentine's collection. Not sure what to call it yet.... hopefully tomorrow will take a huge mojo leap for me and the light bulb will come on.

But once the feeling was gone for the evening of working- I turned to finish off my latest book. And moved on to the next-

Up next

Full Dark, No Stars

Stephen King

For those that love murder/mystery/thrillers- THIS is one you should read if you haven't already. I am only 30 pages or so into this book and O MY! The chills and gruesome pictures had me on total edge! I can tell already that I am going to absolutely LOVE this book!

O and Don't forget -

if you want to get in on the $25 grocery gift card drawing, see THIS POST on how to enter.

I shall be back tomorrow - hopefully with sneak peek :)

Much Love and Hugs- Until tomorrow :)

Groceries Anyone?

2012-01-06T00:36:00.002-05:00

Okay so yesterday I went grocery shopping- (Didn't feel right adding the whole personal life stuff to yesterdays post)

But anyways- nothing special about grocery shopping. Pretty much the same old, same old "Mommy I want" getting thrown around a bit, and the task of trying to remember all the stuff needed that I was GOING to write down but didn't. Either way- I thought that was just a routine trip- even when I got home. But during the unloading and putting away, it turned out better than normal.

I guess my subconscious kicked in overtime while filling up my cart- Because I found that I ended up with a great deal of healthy foods and snacks without even trying. Much to the kids disappointment however- when they went looking for the junk food to raid LOL. But I picked up these things called "Cottage Doublers" (good if you like cottage cheese) but anywho- Its been FOREVER since I had bought any, and I realized YES- Achievement marked down!!

*Because this momma does the stock pile shopping at the beginning of the month- and only makes one or two trips for small things later on in the month- So January will be a month full of changing the eating habit ways - and I couldn't be more excited about it!

And to top it off- all the grocery shopping I did earned me $4 worth of reward points through kmart AND a $5 gift card YAY!

Speaking of Groceries- I will be holding a Non-Scrap related giveaway this weekend. A friend of mine had received a $25 gift card for Kroger's during the holidays. The only problem is we don't have one around here anymore :( OR any of the sister stores. Either way- She thought maybe I went to Zanesville enough that I could use it, but I don't- SOOO Time to find a good use for it :)

Since Facebook has rules etc.. and I can't for the life of me figure out how to do the sweepstakes app on it- We are going to do it this way:

First the details:

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The drawing is good for one $25 gift card good to use at the following stores:

Krogers, Barclay Jewelers, Baker's, City Market, Dillions, Foods 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fred Meyers Jewelers, Fry's Food and Drug, Gerbes, Hilander, JayC, King Soopers, Littman Jewelers, Owern's, Pay Less Supermarkets, QFC, Ralphs, Scott's Food & Pharmacy, Smith's Food and Drug, Turkey Hill Minit Markets, Kwik Shop, Loaf 'N Jug, Quik Stop and Tom Thumb Food Stores

To Enter

Post a comment on THIS blog post stating you would like to enter in the random drawing.YOU MUST include a name with your post- as I can not contact or award a person who leaves no name.

I will continue blogging throughout the weekend but ONLY comments on this post will be included in the drawing.

On Sunday (January 8th @ 10 pm EST) I will do a random.org drawing and find it a new home :)

I do want to inform you now- that the Pin Code on the back is visible- as I scratched off the silvery stuff to check the balance online to make sure that it was loaded with the $25 before starting this giveaway. Once a winner has been chosen, email confirmation will need to be done of the address in which you would like the gift card sent and then it will be sent out :)

**GOOD LUCK**

IN Other news ;)

I managed to scrap today as well- Which felt AMAZING!!

It's been awhile since I sat down and took the time to just scrap some layouts.

Here is what I did:

First using Etc by Danyale's amazing new collection my heART

Then the Me So Scrappy Collab which is FREE this weekend with $5 purchase

And one done with Truer Than True:

And I am actually in the mood to scrap some more YAY! So I am off to do that for a bit before hitting the good ol' bed.

I will be back tomorrow

Much Love and Hugs!!

On the 12th Day of Christmas

2012-01-05T00:56:00.002-05:00

To put that title up there brings a bit of sadness. It has been an absolute pleasure this time go round. It actually makes year 5 for the 12 days event for me- Its rather hard to believe because it doesn't seem like that long at all.

For the last day- I wanted to bring together something that really summed up this years event. And the only thing I could think of was friendship. It is this very event (throughout the years) that has created friendships that have been ever lasting and stronger than any I have ever known. Through this event I found my best friends, amazing people that I am so very glad to have met- and share my world with as they share theirs with me. I also watched friendships form between the readers that has been nothing short of amazing.

There are some of you that are reading today- that probably remember my very first (and rather lousy designs I might add). And you are probably thinking your pages back then weren't the hottest things either ;) BUT The most amazing part of this all is- that we have grown with each other. Jumped into each others lives, took part in each others story telling and it is something that is beyond what word could explain.

I am truly grateful for every single one of you. For the support, the friendship, the kindness, the laughs, the tears and everything that we have shared together.

So for YOU - ALL of you- I dedicate this kit and hope you enjoy!

(there are two parts to today's gift- so make sure you click em both ;)

On the 12th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry this gift has expired ~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Jan. 5th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop.

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If you missed ANY of the Advent or 12 day gifts this holiday season- They are currently available for just $1 each until the 9th. There are a select amount at Me So Scrappy and All of them have been placed in the Advent/12 days section in my personal store so you can easily find them all.

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As for new release news- Be sure to check out the AMAZING Me So Scrappy Kit!

This is a fabulous collaboration of the designers at Me So Scrappy and this weekend it is FREE with any $5 purchase!! You DON'T want to miss this one!!

And here is previews of what I have included in this HUGE kit:

And today- New Me is now available!!

here is some fabulous Sweet Inspiration using this kit:

Thank you all again so much-

Much Love and Hugs- Until tomorrow!!

11th day of Christmas

2012-01-04T00:30:00.001-05:00

I love when creativity hits. Its like a ton of bricks smack you upside the head and wakes up this inner burst that was hiding deep inside. Today was a day of several smack against the head- Another day of achievements!

I think the fact that today was back to school for the girlies added to the perk of inspiration. As this morning after that quick walk up to the school in the freezing cold- I came back full of energy. Funny because I honestly don't remember the last time I actually was motivated in the morning to do much more than crawl back on the couch and watch some tv or something first thing in the morning.
Yea I know- Lazy bum! LOL

But I came back, worked out, cleaned (like spring cleaning kinda cleaned) and took down the rest of the Christmas decorations (minus the tree- its too pretty to go away just yet LOL) and then my stomach growled. Look at the clock and it was just 11! So I grabbed up lunch- Popped chilli in the crockpot for dinner and then BAM.

Its funny how inspiration comes from the craziest of things- This time it was my dish towel.

A couple days back I mentioned a kit "Kuntry Kitsch" that I was working on. Well it was an inside joke for myself- because quit frankly I thought that there was absolutely NO way I was going to be able to pull off a primitive country type kit. I mean the first thing that came to mind to me- was the cutesy primitive clipart pieces and such. And well.... I just didn't think I was going to be able to pull a whole kit off like it.

And a light bulb went off today- Country doesn't have to be Cutesy! DOH!!

So finally the creativity flowed and FINALLY we got today's gift- Now different name because I don't think its quit kitsch any longer LOL In any regard I hope you enjoy:

On the 11th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry This link has expired ~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Jan. 4th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

It saddens me to type this- but tomorrow will be the last of the SDS Christmas events :(
I have greatly enjoyed spending my holidays with you all- and appreciate all of your sharing your stories right back with me. I think it probably is the biggest thing that keeps my sanity during this time of year. Knowing there are others out there that have/are/will experience similar things and feel just as close to ripping hair out as I do. And to have such wonderful people to share and laugh with to take that rush around holiday edge off.
I will be ended the 12 days with a bang tomorrow-
And hope that you will all continue to follow my blog for muse-achievement tracking and gifts throughout the year ahead.
Much Love and Hugs- Until tomorrow!!

On the 10th day...

2012-01-03T00:04:00.000-05:00

Today has been my first true success in achievement! I am so glad that it came to me (the word) when picking this year. It covers such a broad spectrum of things that I can push myself to do that I haven't been able to before. I found myself- very shortly after doing the post for yesterday- on cloud nine screaming for joy even louder than I had the night before with the kiddos ringing in the new year.

I shared, during the advent- a little bit of my singing. It has long been a passion and dream of mine (although I know I have a long way to go to be at a pro level LMAO) But it has been one of the things that has ALWAYS been my go to thing. Even when I can't scrap- there is always music.

Either way- I entered this contest on a whim a couple months back. Each month a new winner was picked to recieve a $1,000 and an all expense paid trip to compete with all the years winners for a $100,000. When I first found the site I thought- Ah what the heck, nothing to loose.
Then I started to get a nice little following of friends, and family were voting for me too- Then the numbers started to climb.

Well I knew I had a good amount of votes- I didn't realize I was sitting in a nice lead for first last month.

BUT Low and behold- This momma took the 1st place spot!!!!
OMGeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Seriously I screamed like no other last night. It was shorty after 1 am that I found out- and I swear I could have woken the whole town!

But hey- if this is REALLY how the year is going to go- I am SOOO Game! BRING IT ON! hahahaha

Before I get on to rambling about my achievements and goals- Lets get to the gifting shall we?

On the 10th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry This Gift has expired ~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Jan. 3rd @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

I very much enjoyed reading everyone's word choices for the year! Excellent choices to push 2012 to its fullest for you.
And Congratulations to our random commenter:

CrysalNVa

I gathered everyones name and made a random list- then did the random draw

(since there was a couple non word comments)

Please email me with the subject "blog win" today and I will get you the links to "New Me"

Coming January 5th 2012

NOW- Back to ACHIEVE!
I guess its better than to resolve, because quit frankly, I never end up resolving anything I set out to do in the beginning of a year. Resolves new meaning should be "a well planned and thought out plan to make something better that never becomes a priority- Dreamlike, fantasy and easily forgotten" LMAO

I also found myself in the previous years picking things unrealistic-
So this year- I WILL Achieve the following:

~Food~ I will eat less junk food and more fruit
~Weight~ I will exercise regularly (netflix instant que is full of great 10 min. workouts- no excuses now)
~Scrapping~ I will do at least 5 layouts a month (one per book) AND I already have 4 done ;)
~Designing~ at least 2 new products a month (thats a check for Jan ;)
~Photography~ I will take more photos that include my children AND myself together
~Reading~ Read at least one book a month
~Write~ Blogging at least once a week (although I did set a schedule for daily - we'll see bouts that one)
~Beauty~ I will make more effort in my looks- FOR ME- (makeup will be more routine)
~Time~ I will manage my time much wiser this year and use the balance I have learned
~Family~ I will make sure all my loved ones KNOW i love them every day
~Children~ I will do regular "field trips" with the kids to explore together
~Laughter~ I will take time to find the humor in things around me, and loosen up
~Smile, and often, because I want to have those wonderful age lines in a couple years that prove to the world that I had a great time getting there~

There are a couple others that are a little more personal- but Hey, one heck of a list. I have full faith that this year its a no brainer to achieve! I am not setting my goals on a 365 project, or loosing X amount of lbs. Or doing X amount of things like superwoman on a whim. Cuz getting to the half way point is more than half the battle. I have hit most of that list for January and we are only a couple days in. Motivation is here to stay!!
Here's to achieving all this and more!!!

And if you didn't catch the news:
Me So Scrappy- My New Home has opened its doors!

*Please note the discount is shown in the cart*

Be sure to watch the facebook page today as a brand new goodie will be posted there as well as a couple coupon giveaways :)

Much Love and Hugs- Until tomorrow!!

Happy New Year

2012-01-02T00:23:00.003-05:00

I could do something corny right now like I usually do- with some comment about how I haven' t wrote since last year..... O wait- I just did. Well there goes that!

I have a feeling that if today is any indicator of what I can expect for the rest of the year- I will need to invest stock in some energy drink company- because Liz will be their best customer for 2012!

Last night kind of ended up a crazy spur of the moment rush of total fun. Me and the kiddos created homemade confetti poppers for the big moment and baked chocolate chip and butterscotch cookies to just sit at home and have fun together. Well, as soon as the ball dropped and we popped confetti everywhere- We heard IT.
I could have swore it was like this HUGE thunderstorm just come rolling in...... But we went outside to see what was up...cuz there wasn't any rain (for a change)

And Up in the sky- BOOM- Fireworks!!!! Now for us, this is a rather big deal because it is law here that fireworks (outside of sparklers and smoke bombs) are illegal. Outside of the 4th of July- we rarely get to see em. And these were the BIG ones.

SO- We threw shoes on and went off in our jammies to go see em! LOL. This turned into another light display trip, because Roxy asked after the fireworks were done if we could go see the "Christmas House"

Needless to say it ended in a "crawling through the front door" kind of night- Well outside of carrying the 4 in the house that passed out in the car ride home LOL. But it was TOTALLY worth it. I couldn't think of a better way to welcome the new year than having fun with the kiddos.

I plan on doing my reflection and goals post for this year tomorrow- But my chosen word for this year is ACHIEVE!

I am claiming 2012 as MY year! LOL

I am going to achieve ALL my goals for this year ( I was realistic LMAO) and I am going to go out on the limb and push to achieve the dreams that I have set aside for far to long. Its time to be all I can be and prove to myself and children that ANYTHING is absolutely possible!

What's your word for 2012?

On the 8th and 9th days of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry This gift has expired~*~

and as per facebook request ;)

Please note that this link will remain active until Jan. 2nd @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And Congratulations to the winners for the:

*****Holiday Traditions*****

challenge!
Amanda,

**Year In Review Challenge**

Winners will be announced today - And participants will be given this fabulous new kit:

Want a chance to get it too?
Just post in the comment section what your word for 2012 is- and one lucky person will also receive this kit absolutely FREE before it is released on Thursday!

AND YES- BIG BIG NEWS!!!!!

*Please note the discount is shown in the cart*

Yea so that has been what's been keeping me a tad busy- This week was crazy prepping for the awesome announcement and opening on top of the holiday hustle and bustle.
I am so excited- I LOVE Me so Scrappy- it's an awesome place full of amazing inspiration, the latest dish on ALL the hot goodies throughout digi land AND Awesome giveaways and interviews! It feeds all my scrap habit needs- AHHHHHHHHHH Finally I found HOME!

But before I go deep into my reflection from the past year- I wanted to take the time out to say a huge THANK YOU- to ALL of you! It amazes me how so many of us can come together and connect with each other. How we can build friendships, share common ground and be there for each other when we need it most. How we can share our memories with each other and feel like we have walked in on the lives of amazing people- Do ALL that and more without even seeing face to face.
Sometimes I deeply dislike technological advances (IE kindle, the stupid GPS that ALWAYS yells at me, the universal remote that turns the stereo on full blast and sticks when all I wanted to do was see the news)
BUT in moments like this- I am grateful for them. Because without digital scrapbooking- I would have never have found my true passion. I would have never been able to meet so many amazing people such as you. And I would have never been able to be part of your stories.
Thank you for allowing me to help you perverse your memories- Here's to another awesome year of creating, laughing and sharing together!

Until tomorrow!

Much Love and Hugs

On the 7th Day of Christmas....

2011-12-31T00:22:00.001-05:00

So I finally caved- I got the kids in bed early this evening and got a power nap in. I really think its the rain, on top of the holidays finally catching up on me. I seriously just feel like curling up and hibernating for a week or two LOL.

I finished my book this morning while letting my screen upload. Definitely an awesome book- Next up-

I can't wait to dive into this book, as I am a huge "history buff" when it comes to things like JFK, Ab Lincoln, Nixon etc.. Must be my dad in me LOL.

Me and Roxy baked cinnamon rolls this morning. OMGee they were sinful! We made two dozen and ate em all up! (well not just me and roxy LOL- Bub, Stevie, Ana and Izzy ate em too)
Mercy if I ate 2 dozen of those, I would have probably exploded- But they were so good I just might have tried! LOL

As for work- well it was designing, uploading and designing like crazy. Got a start on a cute "Fur Baby" kit, "Kountry Kitsch" AND finished up some awesome new releases for tomorrow.
Mojo - I Love you!

But I must get back at it- New store opening tomorrow- and lots left to do :) YAY!
This is one all nighter I am actually excited to pull

On the 7th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry This Gift Has Expired~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Dec 31st @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And remember today is the last day to get your challenge entries in!

**Year In Review Challenge**

AND

*****Holiday Traditions*****

Both of which have amazing Sweet Digi Scraps prizes! Be sure to check em both out for your chance to win!

And get ready for an awesome new shoppe coming to digi land!

-And a message to all of you-

No matter how you are celebrating the evening, I wish you all the best in the new year coming.

Here's to a fabulous year- 2012 here we come!

*CHEERS*

And those with boys- I promise I have yours coming ;)

Much Love and Hugs

On the 6th day of Christmas...

2011-12-30T00:29:00.003-05:00

The morning started off awesome- with tons of birthday reminders from the kiddos. Roxy especially- I think she was more excited for me than I think I ever have been for a birthday. We spent the day playing games, watching movies and ordered Pizza (happy birthday to me- no cooking ;) LMAO)

Highlights from the day.....well Dallas found his brave man streak and finally climbed to the top of the bunk beds by himself and decided to see how monkey like he could be.

That put about 10 more years and a hundred grey hairs on my head.

The cat on chocolate struck again....this time to terrorize my children. Which was extremely humorous and frightening in the same breath. Dallas had snuck the cat a piece of his choco penguin that he had left from his stocking. Needless to say- every time anyone walked in the house- you had to be on the lookout for the crazed fur ball hiding under the furniture ready to attack.

Imagine if you will..... Watching a 2 year old just walking across the room like normal and then all of sudden see him JUMP like a mile high and come running to the very top of the chair yelling "LOLLY, MOM, LOLLY"

Or - Picture sweet little Stevie, peering her head out the crack of the bathroom door yelling for me to come get the cat cuz it is sitting at the foot of the door just waiting for her to come out.

Poor kitten, poor kiddos- It's just overly playful (and hyped up in today's case)- It usually doesn't give a second thought to bother the kids and instead terrorizes one of the tom cats until they beg to go outside. And even today- it didn't intentionally hurt anyone (just those playful type scratches of trying to catch something- and always let go the moment a yell was let out)

I think I need to get it a cat post thingy- or something
But I do know one thing-

I would HATE to see this cat on catnip!

We did have some quiet reading time today too- which was awesome. I read some more of my Stephen King book (which I would highly recommend btw- A masterpiece of short stories that I can't put down until I have one of the stories finished- only 2 more to go YAY!) And Izzy started on her book "Monster High" - NOW I understand why there are zombie barbies.....Not that I GET it- but I understand now! LOL

Roxy, Stevie and Ana read a couple Disney books and Bubba found himself lost in a baby animals book.

And now I am looking at midnight with 3 girlies up having a "girl time" I think this is like the 3rd Bratz cartoon they have watched tonight. I look at it this way though- since its so late and they are still up- I MIGHT actually get a day to sleep in! I won't hold my breath though ;)

But the irony of tonight is amazing how it goes hand in hand with tonights gift. So lets get on with it shall we? Tonight is a full kit- so the downloads have been broken down into 2 parts. Make sure you click on both to get the gift in full:

On the 6th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~sorry this gift has expired~*~

~*~Click HERE to download part 2~*~

Please note that these links will remain active until Dec 30th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And remember just 2 days left to get your challenge entries in!

**Year In Review Challenge**

AND

*****Holiday Traditions*****

Both of which have amazing Sweet Digi Scraps prizes! Be sure to check em both out for your chance to win!

Thank you all so much for the kind comments, and birthday wishes!! You are all wonderful and I am so glad that you enjoyed the catch up of gifts ;)

Ready for a teaser on some BIG news.....

Sweet Digi Scraps is about to hang it's hat somewhere fabulous to kick off the new year.....can you guess where?

Much love and hugs- Until tomorrow!

On the 5th day of Christmas....

2011-12-29T00:56:00.000-05:00

Liz got lost in her new book :) I treated myself to couple- half christmas, half birthday- presents by ordering a couple books. It is one hobby that has been neglected a lot more than I care to actually acknowledge. And I am, not sure if its unfortunate or fortunate at this point.... but am one to enjoy the actual feel, look and smell of a book while reading it. I don't know that I will ever switch over to digital (kindle/nook etc) Well....that is until the book becomes obsolete and I have no other choice to keep up with the new reads.

Right now the book of choice is Stephen King's Everything's Eventual - Already half way through and I started on it yesterday :)

For Christmas I got the girls several books, as Roxy is finally getting REALLY good at reading and Ana is taking a huge interest in it. FINALLY- A VERY quiet activity we can enjoy together ;)

So what did you get for Christmas? Me - not counting my books- I received a new purse, wallet, hoodie, smelly good stuff, jewelry box, mug and herbal tea set and yummy chocolate and vanilla smelling candles. But best of all- I received 5 VERY happy children and a blessed happy- fight free day! YES- Even at Dad's house....everyone managed to get along and just enjoy one another!! BEST Christmas EVER!!

But today- I celebrate another day - O yes the dreaded (as it has now become since I realize I DONT WANT to get any older) BIRTHDAY! Although I had to laugh today while talking to my dad.... he asked how old I was- and sure enough I made myself older than reality. So it was a joy to sit down tonight and do the math and find myself a year younger than I believed! YAY !!! I DID manage to turn back the hands of time!!!!

But I have started the day off right- reading a book enjoying a glass of hot black cherry tea and ready to face yet another year.

On the 5th day of Christmas

Liz gives to you.....

~*~Sorry this gift has been given~*~

I figured for the remainder of the 12 days I will keep the gifts open- that way you can see before you download.

And don't forget to click OLDER posts at the bottom to get the previous set of gifts as well as check out the facebook page for links to 2 other gifts. That is a total of SIX gifts that are available to you today :) YAY!

Please note that these links will remain active until Dec 29th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

*****WIN MY DESIGNS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!!*****

Be sure to check out my Challenge where you could win EVERY design that I have available- PLUS all the ones I will create in the upcoming year!!

Now off to stick my nose back in my book and celebrate my birthday :)
And Betty- Shoot me an email please and I will link you up. I would hate for you to miss out!

Much love and hugs- Until tomorrow!!

On the 4th day of Christmas....

2011-12-28T20:32:00.000-05:00

The world has been super kind to me.

So how was everyone's Christmas? Hopefully wonderful and full of laughs, smiles and good food! I am pretty sure I have packed on a million pounds since last post- the turkey....cookies.....candies- SOMEONE STOP ME!

I do exaggerate a slight bit on the amount I have ate- but I feel like every time I come into the kitchen I am finding something else leftover to snack on. The turkey for Christmas was absolutely delish!! I was proud of thanksgiving, but THIS turkey was so mouthwatering good that I seriously shed a tear of joy! *I should mention that before this year I had absolutely NO luck of getting a juicy turkey and usually found myself grabbing a drink after every bite of turkey just to wash it down and get SOMETHING moist in there!

This year however was like a dinner made in heaven- Now to remember all the stuff I did so I can replicate it next year.

Christmas morning found absolute amazement on all the kiddos faces. Around 3:30 in the morning Roxy woke while I was finishing up the wrapping and stocking stuffing- I froze - dead in my tracks hoping she was just sleep walking. I stood watching her sleepy stagger until she reached the tree- the look of OMG!!! appeared on her face and she froze- dead in her tracks- jaw on the floor just STARING.

Once I realized she wasn't moving for a minute, I hurried a blanket over the stuff I was working on, and said "Roxy.....honey....are you okay?" I mean my kid had just stood there for like 5 minutes staring like she was in total shock. I am not even sure she blinked-

"Mommy!! - Santa came!! - See we must have been good cuz LOOK!"

So the rest of the night was chatting it up with Roxy until everyone else woke up. Everyone was over joyed with their gifts, and we actually managed a fight free and awesome morning. *Crazy how Christmas works that way*

Either way- then it was up to dad's for dinner, gifts etc. Spent the rest of the day there and had a blast. It was after the drive around to see lights that I came home to my not-so-wonderful Christmas present.

Apparently kittens are as bad as dogs when it comes to Chocolate. I never thought to grab up the stockings full of candy treats and such before going up to dad's that morning. I mean seriously- what cat is going to go on a candy binge.... I have never known a cat to like it.

Needless to say "Lolly" LOVES it.

I opened the door to see stuff knocked over everywhere....WTH?!?

Then out of the blue this bullet of fur dashes out from under the couch and just starts attacking my feet!!!
DOUBLE WTH?!?

Then off it darts through the room, then back, then over again....and again...and again...

You know those crazy burst of energy moments that dogs/cats sometimes go through where they just take off darting around the house..... Yea- well imagine a kitten doing this....but like he drank a couple 5 hour drinks on top of it all.

Needless to say thanks to my fluffball "Lolly" I was offline for a couple days (actual full name is Who-da-lolly like that song in Disney's Robin Hood cartoon- Don't ask I haven't a darned clue LOL) She managed to crack my monitor, and spill a pop Joe had left on the end table on my laptop. Got a new screen- just need to get the laptop fixed now. Although thankfully this time (o yes I ruined one before this way - only that time it was MY fault LMAO) but it still works and turns on- just no keyboard :( O well..... to the shop it goes and lesson learned....... Cats DO love chocolate and become worse than kids when it's ingested!

So either way- since my scheduling didn't work- Still haven't a clue why- I am putting it all together and opened. That way you can see BEFORE hitting download if you want the gift or not.

Day 25 of the Advent, and The 1st and 2nd days of Christmas are here- and I will put the 3rd and 4th days of Christmas on my Facebook page (that way its easier) And all of them will remain active until the 6th day of Christmas post.

Alright here we go:

Day 25 of the Advent:

~*~sorry this gift has been given~*~

1st Day of Christmas:

~*~sorry this gift has been given~*~

2nd Day of Christmas:

~*~Click to Enlarge then Right Click and Save~*~

Please note that these links will remain active until Dec 29th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And for those that missed what was given for day 23 and 24- here is what was hiding inside:

*****WIN MY DESIGNS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!!*****

Be sure to check out my Challenge where you could win EVERY design that I have available- PLUS all the ones I will create in the upcoming year!!

I will be back later this evening (at midnight EST) to post more about our Christmas happenings- bring the gift for the 5th day of Christmas, and announce some awesome news :)
-Much Love and Hugs-

24 days down

2011-12-24T00:05:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas to all those over seas- Especially my friends from down under. At some point today the clock will strike and it will be the big day for you :) I hope that it is one that is full of love, joy and memory making moments.

I had to laugh at my blonde moment this evening- As I have been running all day long today and hadn't been to the computer until now to get my post ready. I scheduled my post for last night- before heading out shopping with dad, but alas I set the wrong date. O GOTTA LOVE IT!

So again tonight we will have two gifts as well as tomorrow. (Tomorrow's post is already scheduled - double checked LOL)

So last night my Dad and I went out shopping to a surprisingly empty Kmart. It was nice and I rather enjoyed spending time with him while he found things to give everyone for Christmas. That is until I found myself almost falling asleep while walking..... "Dad, could you please tell me what time it is" - "Its 4:12......WOW....we've been shopping THAT long?" Yes- it was a little after 5 am that I finally got home....crawled into bed and got a little bit of shut eye.

After waking, we baked the rest of our cookies and then off to the store we went. Now the difference between night and day was unreal!! I felt like I was fighting among the masses this afternoon in the store. No wonder dad likes to go shopping late at night.... you get to enjoy yourself without all the bustle AND go without the noise of 10 million children screaming their heads off that they want this that and the other.

We then did the rest of our Christmas card giving, as well as treats to some of our area "Grandma's and grandpa's" The kids really enjoyed spending time with some of my brother's customers today and giving them some Christmas cheer. Then we went out to see some of the area light displays and enjoyed some wonderful family time.

Tonight however it's wrapping, food prep for Christmas dinner and cleaning- Another all nighter......It's almost time!

With 24 days down and only 1 to go....
~*~Sorry this gift has been given~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Dec 24th @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And for those that missed out on the previous gift- this is what was hidding inside:

Always There

Always There Alphas

WIN MY DESIGNS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!!

Be sure to check out my Challenge where you could win EVERY design that I have available- PLUS all the ones I will create in the upcoming year!!

I will have a more personal holiday greeting for you all tomorrow- But since I won't be coming by until late Christmas evening again- I want to wish you ALL a very happy holiday. And those traveling- be safe!!!

Much love and Hugs!

22 Days down- Are you ready?

2011-12-22T00:00:00.002-05:00

So the question now is- HOW IN THE WORLD DO WE FINISH OUR LISTS???????

Seriously- where the heck does time goes? Why can't we get it back? Someone beg father time to put a pause button in play here LMAO!

NOW- I can't complain like before, blessings have been in place this year (compared to the ones previously) and I am actually finding myself more prepared for the big day than I ever have been in the past. Half of the grocery list is crossed off, wrapping started and baking started. All gifts pretty much as good as done- I have a few things left tonight that I need to pick up, and also taking Dad out tonight to do his shopping (or doing it for him one way or the other) And well..... enjoy the holiday! YAY! Even though my list looks small- I can't make myself think that when I open the closest and see the presents staring at me laughing.

I have baking to do tonight- and prepare for the kids Holiday parties for tomorrow. I also have to finish the teacher's gift. Should be a fun all nighter - But will be in good company of netflix, mountain dew and maybe a night walk to shake myself awake when I find myself smacking my head off the table in the middle of it all LMAO.

So anyways- Here we go (with yesterday's and today's gifts) This should get us all caught back up and on the midnight hour again YAY! And I will give a heads up- that there will be ONE other day that will have 2 gifts on it and that is Christmas Day. THOSE TWO GIFTS WILL BE 48 HOURS DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. I have already scheduled the post to go that night for the last day of advent and first day of Christmas. (O yeah, those that are new, there is a 12 days of Christmas that follows that has ALL brand new and amazing goodies ;)

With 22 days down and only 3 to go....
~*~Sorry this gift has been given~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Dec 22nd @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And for those that missed out on the previous gift- this is what was hidding inside:

For Life

For Life Templates

all past Advent items are placed into the shoppe for just $1.00 after their designated day

WIN MY DESIGNS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!!

Be sure to check out my Challenge where you could win EVERY design that I have available- PLUS all the ones I will create in the upcoming year!!

Much Love and Hugs-

20 days down

2011-12-20T13:54:00.002-05:00

I apologize for yet another hiccup in the Advent countdown. For those on Facebook, you saw that I excitedly posted that our Christmas prayers had been answered and we received the miracle that we needed. I am over the moon about the fact, but it did not come without a price of a lot of work. I am still in the process of trying to meet the demands in order to make everything work out perfectly- it is just taking pretty much ALL of my time.

And to top it off, Roxy and Bub have come down with the cold again, and what little time I did get was spent playing doctor (and with an unexpected inlaw visit) BLAH- The downfall of the holidays- You have SO much to do and no time to get it done in! LOL

I squeezed away this afternoon from doing things at Dad's house, due to Roxy's school calling and needing me to come and pick her up (We thought we kicked it and it was just a 24 hour type of thing) But i am actually grateful for it, as she really isn't acting all that ill- no fever or anything, I just think she was finishing off getting it out of her system. But me having to get away allowed me time to get home and be able to play catch up here.

Tonight and tomorrow will be loads better, because I have my sisters switching shifts with me at Dad's house and taking over the workload that needs done there. Will give me the much needed time to finish preparations for Christmas here YAY!

I will update more later, as I have a boatload left to do for the evening before I can sit down for my breather- But since I am delayed in today's post (as well as yesterday's) The TWO downloads will be available until tomorrow evening.

And tonight I will be back with day 21, some photos- updates on whats going on in the life of Liz and also exciting news that I am also trying to prepare for. (Those taking advantage of the 5 o'clock hour tonight- Take one for me too LMAO)

With 20 days down and only 5 to go....
~*~Sorry these gifts have ben given~*~

Please note that this link will remain active until Dec 21st @ 11:59 pm EST

After that time, it will be revealed and placed into the shop, and a new gift given.

I hope you enjoy!!

And for those that missed out on the previous gift- this is what was hidding inside:

Fancy Smancy

all past Advent items are placed into the shoppe for just $1.00 after their designated day

Much Love and Hugs- Be back later tonight! :)