Day 8: Least favorite thing about the Holidays 1. Bills, Bills, Bills 2. Packing everything back up 3. The lllloooonnnggg lines EVERYWHERE 4. My personal holiday baggage....AKA the extra lbs ... read more
Archives for November 2010
12 Days of Christmas…Day 7
Day 7: Holiday Craft/DIY. This topic is right up my alley! I've been working on a lot of new DIY Christmas projects around the Herring household this past weekend. Here's a little of what I've been working on. I'll work on posting these projects on my creative blog within the week if you're interested in recreating. 1. Ho Ho Ho Decor 2. An ornament wreath *This project is unfinished. But, I wanted to share it with you. Will post finished wreath as soon as I find the prefect ribbon to finish it off. 3. Ornament Vase 4. ... read more
12 Days of Christmas…Day 6
Where has today gone??? I had a lengthy to do list today. It's 7pm and I haven't started yet! I'm blaming that on the great deals I found at the mall today. Thank you Loft for having 40% off the entire store this weekend! Looks like I'm in for a long night. Now, on to the 12 days of Christmas. Day 6: Gift ideas Well, it looks like my loved ones paid attention to my last wish list I posted before my birthday! Now, I'm having to search for new things to add to my list. I was definitely spoiled this year. All I want for Christmas is... 1. Canon Rebel. D and I decided that we're ... read more
12 Days of Christmas…Day 5
Day 5: Favorite Holiday Movie/TV Show Special 1. ELF. Freaking love this movie. I'll be watching it tonight after D and I put up our tree. Cannot wait! Other favorites: -The Holiday -How the Grinch Stole Christmas -National Lampoons Christmas Vacation -A Christmas Story (Hubs favorite) *I'm that girl who loves all of the cheesy, predictable movies on TV. I've already started recording some. To me there's not too much better during the holiday season then watching a cute holiday movie and crafting, while drinking hot chocolate. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. ... read more
12 Days of Christmas…Day 4
Day 4: Tips/Tricks to a Budget Friendly holiday season 1. Coupons, Coupons, Coupons. Cut those coupons out! I look for the ones that have a certain amount off a total purchase. I wait for the store to have a sale and then go use the coupon. Therefore, I'm getting items on sale and then getting an additional amount off. 2. Baked goods make fabulous gifts for coworkers and neighbors. Make sure you don't make something with a million ingredients that are expensive and hard to find. Make something that is traditional for you or a classic recipe. The key to baked gifts is the wrapping. ... read more
12 Days of Christmas… Day 3
Day 3 - Meaningful/Memorable Gift(s) The most memorable gift I received was a pair of diamond stud earrings from my grandma. I was 21 and was definitely not expecting such a generous gift for Christmas. My grandmother told me that every woman should have a pair of diamonds. At that moment I felt so responsible and so grown up. I'm sure i cried and they didn't leave my ears for the year-except for cleaning of course. I have a very special relationship with my grandma that I cherish with all my heart. She means so much to me and this was definitely a gift I will never forget. ... read more
A year older…
Today is my 27th birthday! 26 was such an incredible year, I hope 27 will be just as memorable. My birthday activities started this past Wednesday. My sorority sisters and I have a tradition of going to a little italian restaurant in South Tampa for every birthday celebration. It was a delicious dinner with great friends. We always have fun reminiscing on college stories and catching up on each other's lives now. I love our birthday dinners and hope this tradition will continue. On Friday, my students threw me a little birthday celebration. We enjoyed buttercream vanilla cake from ... read more
Show us your life- Bonus Rooms
Today is the first time I'm participating in Kelly's Show us your life Friday. The room of choice today is spare rooms, bonus rooms or play rooms. Today, I'm sharing my sanctuary with you. It is my craft room. It's where I spend all of my time when my mister is at work. I'd have to say it's my favorite room in my house. You can find many of my creative creations here. This is what my craft room looks like today. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I'm ready to craft away! Visit Kelly's blog to play along! ... read more
So What Wednesdays
Today, I am participating in So What Wednesdays hosted by Mama Dew from Life After I Dew So What.... So What.... if I only let the dogs to go #1 so that I could stop by the Macy's sale before dinner tonight. So What.... if I came home and ate two cookies after eating dessert at dinner (and a loaf of bread, chicken picatta, & pasta...can we say CARB LOADING this week?!) So What.... if I haven't brought ANY work home this week and am falling behind. It will be there tomorrow, right? So What.... if I have a heaping pile of unfolded laundry on the top of our dresser. PS. I have NO ... read more
Yes I Can
Today, I received this in the mail. This Sunday is my half marathon. I'm filled with emotion from nervousness to confidence to worry to excitement. It's something I never thought I would be able to do. I'm ready. I've been training for three months and there is nothing else I can do. During the training process I've learned a lot about myself. I've learned that a positive mind will produce positive results. I've learned that when you're in pain-STOP. I've learned that it's good every once in a while to push your limits. I've learned when you're committed to something you will succeed. ... read more
