Something for the Road

A Few of My Favorite Things

This personalized eye chart is really fun.

If I were to do a bedroom pink, this is how I would like it.

This pallet board walkway would be perfect in the backyard.

Chocolate Raspberry Creamcakes.  None of those words sound bad to me.

Design Mom called these Little Pots of Heaven.  I tend to agree with her.  What a great gift.

A Few of My Favorite Things

I tend to use a lot of color, but I really like this look.

Cute.  I bet Malerie will have this whipped up by Tuesday.

I love the screen-printed fabrics in this etsy shop.

I will make these this week.  Spicy Roasted Chickpeas.

Necktie Necklace.  Super Cute.

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I love this idea.  What a great gift!

Cute little packaging supplies for little chocolates and other delectables.

Dyed Scarf DIY.  Jessamyne would love this.

Nut Butter Nuggets.  She swears they are healthy . . . .

 

I really like this wallpaper – maybe in my bathroom?

Design Seeds.  These color palette suggestions would make decorating just a bit easier.

I love these Dot Carpets.  Now, where could I use one?

Feeling Great in 8

A few of my friends talked me into being on a team.  Not just any team, but one where I am forced to change my lifestyle and be accountable to them.  Oh no!  Not that!  Usually I can add my 200-500 calorie treat into my allotted calories and nobody is hurt by it.  Yes, it may take me a little longer to drop those “vanity pounds” at that rate, but I’m ok with that.

This program is all about points.  You get points for positive behavior – I am good at that part.  20 points for exercising more than 45 minutes a day.  That’s a cinch for me.  10 points for eating 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables.  Easy peasy.  10 points for drinking enough water.  Simple.  10 points for eating from a list of good foods.  I can dig that.  -2 points for each food on the naughty list.  Now, that doesn’t make for a happy stress-eater.  There are several other positives to earn points. And, I do get points for losing weight – if the scale shows that it all pays off at the end of the week, I just may be a convert.

At the end of the week, I will total my points and report them to my team leader.  She will then report them to the director of this particular Feeling Great in 8 Competition and there will be a winner for the week among the 19 teams that are competing.  I’m kind of excited to see how everyone did.

This week has been tough, but I’m finding that:  1) I am competitive; and (2) I won’t be responsible for making my team lose.  We intend to win.

I’ll post an update and review in March when we finish our 8 weeks.  In the meantime, if it looks interesting, and you like competition, and you need to be made accountable, you might want to start your own “Feeling Great in 8” contest.

*Please note that the link above lists the director for my contest only.  If you are interested in doing it, you will need to find someone starting a competition with open enrollment, or start one yourself.

A Few of My Favorite Things

This is my kind of salad.

I really like this transformation.  I’m working on something similar.

I am in love with this paper garland.

I always wanted a cool soap dispenser, and I really like this one.

All About Scale

Actually, it’s all about THIS scale.  I came across this post today and I am in love . . . ..

Check out the Withings Smart Body Scale.  This is on my wishlist.

And, you can enter to win one here.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Absolutely love the slipcovers on these parson chairs.

Not just any cake.

I know Christmas has passed, but . . . .Ruffled Linen Tree Skirt. I could make this.

I have never tried hearts of palm before, but this salad makes me want to.

This baked dish uses creamy cauliflower sauce.  Yum.

I love this table transformation.

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Peanut Butter Cup confections by Bakerella.  It doesn’t get much better than this.

Yummy Play-doh.  Can we eat it?

This, I love- not sure why, but it makes me smile.  Glass Christmas House by Matthew Mead.

This is a great post on mantle décor, but you know how much I love bottle brush trees.

I’ve never tried Beef Wellington, but these pictures sure are tempting.

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Herb-infused salt recipe that looks divine.

I love this canvas.  I would duplicate it, if I could . . ..

Raspberry Almond Oat Bars.  Yummy.

Great idea.

Marbled wood floor.  I ‘ve never seen anything like this.

I really like this decoupage project.

Another wreath.  I’m fond of the simplicity of the wooden beads.

Ruffled trees – makes me wish I had a ruffler foot for my machine.

No-sew ruffled tree skirt.  What is it about ruffles?

Oh, to have this workspace.  I love it.

Simple Wrapping Paper

I’ve become a fan of searching around my home for things I already have when it comes to cards, tags, and of course wrapping paper.  I love to buy those things, but a certain satisfaction comes from using what I have, so here’s what I came up with when I had to wrap up four 8-inch wreaths, which can be difficult to do.  Here’s what you need:  brown postal wrap or craft paper, red thread, a sewing machine, a hole punch, and some ribbon.

Measure out the width that you need.  Make sure it is twice the height of the item you need to wrap,
as well as a little extra for breathing room.

Fold it in half, and press with your fingers.  This will leave three sides open.

Stitch with your sewing machine from the fold, up both sides.  I didn’t know you could sew paper until recently.

Then put your gift inside and stitch across the top.  This enables that there will be no peeking.

Trim the edges with decorative scissors, up both sides and then across the top.

Isn’t it sweet?  I wish I would’ve remembered to take a picture of the finished product, but I punched 2 holes in the top, tied some pretty ribbon, and tied on a brown tag stamped with a vintage Santa to personalize it.  It was a huge hit.