Sugar

Not the kind you eat, but the kind you wear. ;O)

I purchased this wonderful lip treatment a few months ago at Sephora.
The lady at the counter asked if I'd tried it before.  I hadn't and since
we were heading into winter at the time, she highly recommended it.
I'm skeptical by nature.  I'm not an easy sell.  I often pass on "recommendations"
by sales reps.  However, something made me make the splurge and buy it.
Probably the fact that chapped, dry lips are no fun, and something I do deal
with each winter.

It is SO smooth... like buttuh.  Despite its name, it is not sweet.  Which is good, cause
you wont want to lick it off... lol!  It stays in place for a long time too.
Plus it has SPF 15, which for me, is a big plus.  It contains vitamins A, C & E.
To read more about Fresh Sugar, click HERE.
At $22.50 a pop, it could easily be passed by and placed in the same category
as an overpriced "chap-stick".     It's not.
I chose the non~tinted version, but it does come in some nice colors as well.

I give this product a..... happy, smooth, non~chapped lip smile from me!!

(Disclaimer:  I purchased the Fresh Sugar lip treatment, and I have received no

compensation for my review.  Just love to share my review on a good product

when I find one.)

What a week

Today is the first day this week I'm feeling truly like myself.

I was down for the count with a stomach bug, but that has since passed.

My poor hubby came home to my delusional self on Valentines day afternoon.  

Lucky him.  

He had flowers but I couldn't stand the smell of them until Thursday ....  HA!

So.... what does a person do when they start feeling better?

Lysol and bleach everything.  

Yep, that's how I spent the later part of this week.   

It's amazing how much laundry can accumulate when mom is sick. 

Anway...........

So with a sanitized home and laundry done up, what's a recuperated girl to do you might wonder.

Enjoy a latte?  Watch a movie?  Nope.

I washed the car.   Sadey basked in the sun.

Its a beautiful day today.

Sunny and a mild 50+ degrees, which for Feb. in KY, may as well be summer.

Its finally Friday..... and our weekend seems pretty clear with the exception of one soccer game.

Hubby and I are ready to start our little master bedroom makeover.  

We are painting the furniture, new bedding, some new artwork, etc. 

It wont happen over night, but we are planning to start on the furniture this weekend.

We are lightening things up this time around.  

I'll share pics of the progress soon.

Well.... I'm actually hungry for the first time in days so I think I'll make some lunch.

Tell me what you've been up to this week.   

Monday

Hey Ya'll!  Happy Monday.
Its Brrrrrrr...... cold here.  We're actually getting a little dose of winter this week.
The snow I wrote about last week didn't end up being but a dusting.
We might get a little more tonight.. we'll see.

I was just looking at some Spring flower pictures and realizing how
much I'm going to miss Picnik.  Anyone else?  I really have enjoyed
and found it quite user friendly when it comes to blogging.  I'm not
sure what I'm going to use after they close in April.  Boo.  I also
use Flickr, so I'm hoping they replace Picnik with something just
as good if not better.

For our Valnetines date, Hub's and I did see The Vow on Friday night.
I really enjoyed it. Good date movie.  I have heard that it is different from the book.
Although I've not read it myself.  I snapped this pic before the
movie started.  Been a while since I got dressed up for date night.
We also went to eat a unique dinner afterwards. The resteraunt
makes MANY different kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches
and tomato soup. Pretty tasty!  It was lightly snowing and
the evening was so nice.  I ALWAYS seem to have some kind
of crud on the lens of my phone camera... blur!  Its hard to tell,
but I'm wearing boots.  Boots + cold, snow & ice = holding on to hub's arm
the whole night.  Hmmmm.... may have to do that more often. WINK!

Still going to the Y. Yoga and cardio are my favorites.  I've yet to
take a Zumba class.  I just don't know if I can keep up!  Eating healthy
too.  I'd be eating even better if my mom would stop sending home
sweat treats.. urrgggg..... my weakness.

Tomorrow is Valentines day, don't forget to give a big kiss and hug to those you love!

It's Friday already?

Time flies.

We've had a busy week.. but who hasn't right?

Our daughter played the last of her "home" basketball games this week.
We had a sweet little ceremony before the game.
Each mom wore a corsage with their daughters jersey number.

The fathers walked their daughters out to center court, and each mom presented
them with a sweatshirt for their new high school they'll be attending next year.
During this time a nice bio was read and a photographer took pics.
The girls are truly like sisters.  They are family.  They made each other gifts
and wrote letters to one another.  It really was a beautiful way to end the season
and their 5 year basketball team career together.   Next year, they split, 50/50
between 2 different high schools.

We're finally expecting our first real snow fall (for the season) tonight.  Maybe 1-2".. LOL!  That's it!
Usually by now.. we're way over 20"+... we'll see what happens.

Hubs and I were planning to see The VOW tonight.  Have you seen the trailer?  
Looks like a good Valentines day movie.

I haven't spent much time reading lately, but I received A Texan's Promise by Shelley Gray
free on my Kindle.  I've read all of her Amish fiction, but this is my first time reading
her historical christian fiction.  Pretty good love story so far.

OH.. and for dinner this week I made This and This.  Sorry no pics.. but I recommend both.

I'm learning new techniques in regards to crochet.

I made my first baby beanie this week and it sold within minutes of my listing it.
LUCKILY it was purchased by a blog friend because the pattern size is made
for a 3-6 months but was mislabeled for 6-12 months.
Its a little too snug for baby "A"..... BUT..  I'm working on a replacement now.

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

So.. do you have any big plans for this weekend?

Polka dots make me smile

Do these say Spring or what?

2 new items in my Etsy shop.

Click the pics. to go directly to the listing or check out my other listings in my Mini Etsy in the sidebar.

UPDATE: Yellow is now SOLD!  Thanks T!

Randomness & questions

I dont care what the groundhog says.. Spring has sprung in KY.   At least for the time being.
I wrote this on our chalkboard on Jan.1st.  It has been there ever since, and my hubby
has commented several times, that its done the trick.  I'm hoping for continued spring
like weather.  Love it!

I made THIS for dinner last night and my entire family devoured it.
This is a shocker folks my kids are PICK~EEE!  It is a fill your belly, satisfying meal.

Our daughter has picked her freshman high school classes for next year.
For our son we have ordered announcements, senior portraits, and he is registered for his college orientation at U of L.  Blows. my. mind.

We've chosen our summer vacay.  Anyone that has been reading my blog knows we
are HUGE Disney fans.  There is NO WAY  I  my kids were going to let this year slide.
We are adding a stop in Alabama (Auburn) & Nashville.  I've never been to either place so if
you live there or you've got something to share, I'd love to read all about it.

I'm looking for a good book series.  Any suggestions?

Did you know it takes over 2 months to get a dermatology appt. if your a new patient?  Geesh.

I dislike ironing.  Why do I wait until my husband is on his last shirt to iron them?
Then I have to do at least 25 at once.  Took care of that this am.

Do you ever just need a day of fun?  I need one.    What would you do?

Pinterest Copy Cat

Wow.. 2 posts in one day!  I'm back with my cute Pinterest heart wreath.

From the first time I spotted this wreath on Pinterest I knew I wanted to make it.
I think its SO cute!
I had all the supplies on hand....  repurposed foam wreath, yarn, felt & ribbon (my own touch)

This wreath has been used for 5 (I think) different projects.  From season to season
I quickly tire of my projects and like to make new ones.  I try to repurpose as many
materials as possible.

Here's how I made it.

Here's the link to the Pinterest  Pin

Pretty cute huh?

Do you put up Valentines day decor?