This is an interesting product. Again, I found this item in a magazine (can't remember which one, sorry!) and it caught my eye.
Why? Because of its color, style, amazing organization possibilities and price.
What is it? Truly Mom stationary and planners.
How much? $29.95 on sale (Refills cost from 50 cents to $20 and prices include shipping!) Keep in mind...you can spend up to $98 for these products, but I'm a sale girl through and through.
What did I get? "Girl's Favorite" Planner.
This is the description from the website. "This beautiful sky blue planner, has pink, blue, white, and a touch of moss green in the silk, grosgrain ribbon." On the website, it looks small. It IS NOT! This is a full size planner, but it easily stores in my purse.
All inclusive? Yes! The planners come FULLY stocked with calendar (monthly and weekly), stickers, pen, address book, note pads include:
"My list"
"Remember this"
"A note to"
Also includes "My Day"; a notepad with spaces for:
"Things to do"
"Just for Me"
"Notes"
"What's for dinner"
"Gifts to purchase"
"Calls to make/emails"
"Don't forget"
"Today"
What else? Something really cool. This planner can be positioned 7 different ways. How? Each side folds out and is a sturdy writing surface.
Even if you aren't a "planner girl" and I'll be the first to tell you that I love the concept, but rarely put it into practice, but you need to give this a try. Even if you aren't a mom, this works well!
Have I sold you yet? If not, let me tell you the story behind the planner. You can read about it the website, but in summary: A woman was diagnosed with cancer. Throughout her ordeal (she is now in remission!), her sister and 2 friends helped her out wonderfully, but she really missed her day-to-day life. You know, the whole carpool, lunch making, soccer mom thing. When she was feeling better, she and her friends had some real conversations about what was important to them and how they could manage their lives better to better enjoy the small moments that make life precious. They created the company and the rest is history.
So, where can you get one too? www.trulymom.com or they have a store locator on site. For my Florida ladies, I already did the legwork for you. Your closest one is:
Enjoy. I am. Oh, and thanks to my fun-loving brother-in-law who bought this for me for Christmas. Ladies, go check out adambomb on Pleo. He is a real sweetheart! (Hint..hint!)
I treasure your friendship as well. I truly believe God blesses us with relationships in life that will help us and encourage us in our daily walks as christians. You are certainly a blessing to me! Happy new year to you and bryce!
know something about what? Her birthday is March and she's been talking about the free Disney day for a while now. The card Disney sent her a couple weeks ago hasn't helped either.
After 20 years, I am still very happy with my lightweight $2 planner from Michael's that has the 2-year calendar and a pad of paper. However, you are a great salesperson. Happy New Year!
those planners look nice. i cant seem to ever find one that i like. i need monthly planners so i can keep track of tests and assignments i have due. yikes, im babbling
Oddly, I got a full size planner this year from Victoria's that is beautiful, but it's too big for my purse so it has to go back. I found my small one that works for me at Target for $4.50 or so.
We do seem to have an awful lot in common. ;)
I'm so happy with my linen closets right now that I feel like taking pictures of them! They're so organized and happy! Next up is my closet. The hanging parts are just fine but it's a little rough around the edges. I share with a boy, after all.
Okay...I just have to plug an incredible product. I first heard about it in a magazine. I think it was a Everyday w/ Racheal Ray. (I honestly don't even know how to spell Rachel the wrong way. If I botched it, well, it was spelled wrong anyways :)
The product is 100% biodegradable. It is dishwasher safe, you can cut it, fold it, flatten it and boil it.
The packaging is biodegradable and even has instructions on it about how to turn the packaging into a bird feeder. The instructions are pretty easy to follow and a few web sites have pictures on them with the final product.
I asked for this item and got it for Christmas. What is it you ask?
EURO SPONGE CLOTHS
They are cheap, environmental friendly and TOTALLY worth it. Just google them. They even have sponges, including a RAVIOLI sponge I'm excited to try. They have bamboo cloths, regular sponges and even sponge blossoms (these are really cool and would be perfect for traveling).
I am loving mine. They get into all sorts of crevices, even the one between the stove and the countertop.
So I'm a dork. I don't care. I ask for coupon books and household supplies for Christmas.
But...I also get jewelry. I don't even have to ask. Because that's the way my home_slyce rolls.
Peace, love and tie dyed shirts.
Rachel (see--it's spelled the right way. Thanks mom!)
Uniqueness becomes you! :-) I haven't heard of those. Porbably b/c I don't get to watch cool shows like hers anymore! ;-0 Sounds neat though! I always ask for books!! I'm a complete book worm! Ha,ha! And yay for the jewelry!!
hey i ask for practical stuff too. i got a baking sheet, new non stick skillet, and a steering wheel cover. lol. nothing wrong with asking for things you'll actually use! btw, if you need more motivation, let me know. ive got all kinds. i have to remind myself daily why im doing what im doing and who im doing it for. not just me, my family.
im not sure. suzanne thinks shes part boxer and part something else. she has a really good disposition. she gets along good with all the chickens and doesnt bother our cat. all i can say is we've had to start calling suzannes dog ozzy, humpty dumpty if you know what i mean lol. so other than keeping that from happening its all good.
I really enjoy French coffee. A LOT better than Starbucks kind. It's delicious. And I don't even have to put cream in it. I drink it black with two sugar cubes.
Our Christmas party luncheon was YUMMY! We had a good time. Our lunch was a potluck and I brought ham, green bean casserole and watergate salad. We also had dip and chips (SOOO good), mashed potatoes and gravy, O'Charley's rolls and butter, pecan pies, cookies, fudge, sweet potato casserole and pecan pies. Mt. Dew and Dr. Pepper to drink. It was all REALLY good! Gifts were exchanged and my employees were so sweet to me. I got a candle gift set and gift cards. I get to go shopping (which I think I will do in January when the stores are begging for customers and the prices are low enough for me to come) and I get to go to the movies (a couple of times with my hubby). Thank you to all my REALLY sweet employees. I teared up. I did. Twice. I also had to lead the prayer at lunch because nobody else will, but they will all pray with me while I say it. We had invited one of our contractors to lunch and he said some really sweet things to us about our company and his happiness in working for us. That made me smile, but what warmed my heart was when he pulled me aside and told me he appreciated the prayer and how their family always has a prayer said at their table.
Wednesday night Bible class was nice and everyone was in great spirits. Afterwards, Bryce and I made breakfast casserole together for Christmas breakfast.
Thursday was wonderful. Bryce and I spent a very quiet and relaxing day together. We both got some great gifts and it was perfect! We had a great time cuddling in. We made a yummy dinner which was basically a repeat of my company's potluck lunch. Bryce and I made homemade apple crisp too. I put a tablecloth on the table and even found some red candles (found out that the reason they were on sale last year after Christmas is because they could burn a house down--seriously. We said the prayer and they pretty much exploded while our eyes were closed).
Today I went to Walmart to get our new tires put on the car. I checked out the discounts on Christmas stuff and felt like a snob. 50% off isn't enough for me today. Maybe I'm just in a weird mood. I just want it to be cheaper. So it will be more picked over next week--so what--I'll still find some good stuff and it will be like 70%-90% off instead of 50%. Or, if I don't find anything, I'll find more creative ways to wrap gifts. I'll use brown paper bags and stamp them or tie them with colored raffia. I'll wrap things in tissue or decorate my own gift bags. I'll take some liberties with the "traditional" Christmas colors and use hot pink and green or burgandy and evergreen. Maybe I'll do silver and blue (nobody said Christmas gifts couldn't be wrapped in "Hanukkah" paper. Of course you won't see me buying any Jewish star paper --Ha Ha! Anyways...I've found some great wrapping paper that can be used for Valentine's day, birthdays and Christmas. Red is Red is Red.
So I wait for the days of 90% off.
I ran to the bank (both personal and business ones). Now I'm home. I did the dishes, wrote out some bills, turned the tree lights back on, drank some coffee (spiced eggnog--thanks, Lori!), am drinking sparkling grape juice in my "wine" glass, and am being lazy on the couch.
Jodi got me an amazing book by Francine Rivers called, "Redeeming Love" that has me hooked. As soon as I put this computer down, I'll be reading again...while listening to the "HOUSE" marathon on TV. I'm also waiting for Bryce to get home. He gets to go home early because their census is low (not many patients in the hospital today). Yea!!! That is good news for everyone!
I'm happy. He's happy. We might even go on a date tonight after we pay some bills and return 2 items at Old Navy. Woo Hoo! And, next week is a short, relaxing week too. Life is Good!!! (Oh, I got 4 LIG items. I'm wearing one now. I'm thinking of you, Suzanne. I just love that stuff.)
Happy Day!
P.S. Natalie loved her stuff! She was really happy!
I'm glad you had a good Christmas! I'm glad I'm here with my family which made things so much better. I made the best of it and had a good time. I've decided to become a nun...it sounds really appealing to me right now. ha ha forget men, they'll all the same. Well, actually not all of them... Anyways, Merry Christmas.
Here's my motivation.... How bad do you want it? I mean really how bad do you want it? When I first began thinking of going back to school I really had to pray alot and search myself to be sure it was what I wanted to do because once I started there was NO going back. I just truly believe that if you really want it with all your heart and you have the support you need (which i believe you do in Bryce) you can do it and no matter the obstacle, course load or cost, it will be great and the Lord will provide a way! And just because something wasnt so easy in high school doesnt mean it wont be easier this time around. I was awful with algebra in high school, now in college im tutoring it! I say GO FOR IT!!!
Two days...only two days left.
Waiting....
waiting...
I'm not good at waiting.
I've asked Bryce every day for the past 4 days or so if I should give my gifts out yet. Actually not to everyone. Just to one person. I just want Natalie to open her gift. I'm REALLY excited. I hope she likes it. Natalie is one of my employees and she is really my right arm. She is struggling (single mom, 2 kids, no child support, etc.) and I know this year has been especially difficult. So, this year I kind of splurged for her and I think she will like what I got her. I really want to know. Also, I don't want everyone else to see her gift and feel like I wasn't fair (LaDawn--this does not include you. You have great presents too.) I did get all of my employees something and we did a "Secret Santa" thing. So, nobody should feel left out.
So, I'll wait.
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It's an icy mess here today. Freezing rain, freezing cold, tons of accidents. Natalie is still not here. She called me at 8:45am to tell me it was going to take her a while to get here. It is now 11:30 and she is still not here. Wow.
i look forward to moving to tennessee some day. where they have seasons, but not so harsh and then there are lots of places you can be within a few hours. id love it!
It is hard to wait. Thankfully, I didn't have to! We did our Wineinger Christmas on Saturday. Did you get my gift yet? You don't have to wait to open it if you don't want to. You'll find an unexpected item in your box too. I actually had it with me when we were down there, but forgot to give it to you.
I realized something today. I have not had a single Christmas cookie. I haven't eaten or made any (and candy cane Oreos do not count). I haven't even seen any around. I see them on the pages of the magazines. I'm sure my mom has like 3 dozen different kinds in her freezer. I have read posts about all different kinds of homemade goodies from the kitchen you all are getting or giving this season. What a slacker I am!
I'm craving Christmas cookies! I miss having a cookie exchange. I miss my Seffner girls!!! Boo hoo. I'm pouting about cookies and far away friends.
My Christmas tree is sparkling very nice. I will finish the last of my shopping tomorrow.
Side note:
This year my heart is being torn apart by all the need I see around us. I've had to literally beg people to donate to our food drive. I've actually seen Salvation Army bell ringers give the guilt trip. The trees that have the names of kids that need presents are getting fuller and fuller with more names. I've had residents who are choosing what bills to pay (keep in mind, not all of their priorities are in order). Layoffs are happening every day and crime is on the rise due to our economy.
I say all of this to remind you all that we are very blessed. There are so many who need help, not just at this time of year, but always. So, go through your closets and drawers. Adopt a needy family, donate some canned goods or write cards of encouragement if you can't afford to give financially. Teach your kids that it REALLY is better to give than to receive. It feels so good. It is a double blessing.
BUT---
Don't forget that the best gift you could give someone would be the gift of salvation. Food is temporary, salvation is eternal.
Happy holidays ya'll!! I love you guys! You mean so much to me with your funny comments, your words of wisdom, the sharing of life's ups and downs and your kind encouragement. Hugs to you, dear friends.
I really enjoyed reading this! We miss you desperately at seffner. how selfish of you to leave us for the love of your life lol!!! just kidding! get busy makign some cookies girl! i still have 2 bikes to buy but im waiting til the last minute and hoping i wont regret it. gotta wait for the money to come in!
hey chica, i work 50+ hours a week, have two children who keep me totally busy, try (wincing) to keep the house and laundry caught up and I managed to make 4 dozen homemade Christmas cookies. If I can do it, you can do it. Get busy!! What's Santa gonna eat after he leaves your gifts if you don't leave Christmas cookies on a plate for him?
I made shortbread, does that count??
I need to find a canned food drive somewhere. I don't really WANT to drive down to the food bank (San A is a big city and it's far away!) but I have a bag o' stuff to donate to SOME kid's food drive...
