Yes, I think I have a problem...

Friday, November 28, 2008

I LOVE chocolate...like I cannot even explain. Sometimes I have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all of the above...I know it is NOT good for me, but like I already mentioned, it is a problem. However I found chocolate that is not bad for me. Victoria's Secret has a series of Mood Slow Melt candles and in this series they have a CHOCOLATE candle! I think it is the best thing I have ever smelled, other than my boyfriend ;) It is not overwhelming, not too sweet at all. I had one a couple years ago and have not been able to find them in stores anymore. I recently found them on Ebay for half the original cost, only $13! So I ordered one for my mom and kept one for myself. I set mine out on the coffee table, at which I am always sitting, and I have not even lit it yet. It really just smells so delicious just sitting there. It is a non-stop chocolate fix. It is heaven, I really cannot explain how much I love this candle. So check it out, it would be a great gift for any chocolate lover :)


Has anyone seen this?!?!?

Monday, November 17, 2008

Man, I wish I would have seen this live! I love, love, love J.T. and I think this is hilarious! I think he is a great dancer and I love him in this video. Check it out!



I heart Denny!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Gosh! Why did Denny have to die? I know Izzy is going crazy on Grey's, but I am glad to get see Denny. He is gorgeous and sweet and man he LOVES Izzy. Man, Denny, why did you have to go? Why?


P.S. Denny is even hotter now(even as a ghost)






MUST HAVES!!!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tonite I want to share two of new favorite Aveda products. These are great ideas for yourself or would be perfect gift ideas with the holidays around the corner.






First item is Aveda's Himalayan Glow candle. It is a soy wax aroma candle with organic clove, vanilla, and cinnamon aroma. This candle smells amazing! It is very fragrant, but not overpowering. This aroma smells like the holidays! But wait, my favorite thing about this candle is not just the scent, but it doubles as a dry skin treatment. Yes mam. At the salon we give hand treatments all day with the wax from these candles, and let me tell ya, clients love it! First you light the candle and let it burn for a little bit, until the melted wax starts to pool up. Then, without touching the flame, dip your finger into the melted wax. The wax will be warm but not too hot to touch at all. Then rub the wax where ever needed, hands, feet, elbows, knees. It is very relaxing because the wax is warm, and very soothing from the soy wax. Plus, it leaves your skin smelling great! I love giving hand massages with this also because at the same time I am giving myself a moisture treatment :) So please check this out, it is wonderful. Just stop by your local Aveda store, or email me and I can get ya one and ship it for free! By the way, this candle is limited edition, so you can only get now before the holidays, but it comes in nice holiday packaging.

And my other new favorite item is Aveda's blue oil balancing concentrate.



This is a stress relieving oil that helps raise energy levels. Oh my gosh, this is like miracle oil. If you are feeling stressed out or tense, rub this oil on your temples or other pressure points like between your thumb and forefinger if you have a headache. This oil feels great on contact because it has peppermint, you will feel a cooling, tingling sensation. It actually has blue camomile for soothing and peppermint to refresh you. Or if you are feeling stressed, rub some on the palms of your hands, cup your hands together and place over your face covering your nose and mouth. Then inhale and exhale a few times, instant stress reliever! I am telling you this stuff works. I also give clients a neck and scalp massage with this oil, and everyone loves it, especially after a hard day's work. The blue oil is now in a convenient small size with a roller ball applicator. It easily fits in your pocket or purse.

I love these. I hope you check them out and enjoy them as much as I do.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Today is Puppers' Birthday!!!

Today you are ONE, a little boy you have become...





Seems like yesterday
Off for a road trip, we begun
Once we arrived, you just wanted to play
Our experience that day was a snip of what to come

So began our journey home
Forward on, life was not the same
Your preciousness sat there in Daddy’s lap, as the sun through the window shone
Fun & Laughter, Love & Joy, our memories from you…we have gained

We have never looked back
Life before you, we cannot recall
Together we live- this is our pack
Oh Puppers you are such a doll!

Today we give you lots of kisses
And for your life, all the best wishes!

Happy Birthday Babies!!!!




I am starting a new blog for him...
Shadeydays.blogspot.com

So later I will have his birthday celebration pics posted :)

YUM-O!

Sunday, November 9, 2008



This hot cocoa with a hint of peppermint is so yummy. Especially with the holidays right around the corner. I don't know why but peppermint is a Christmas time flavor for me. At Christmas I always make a peppermint pie, I will share the recipe when Christmas gets nearer. Anywho, try this cocoa it is very good. And I got it on sale because Linens and Things is going out of business, $7.99 for a tin. It would also be a nice addition to a holiday gift basket.

$7.49!!!!!

Friday, November 7, 2008



Check out my new bag I found at Target!!!! Like I have said before I am not into expensive bags, at all! I was perusing through Target and came across their fabulous bag....and then I checked the price tag...$7.49!?!?!? Right up my alley. I love chains on purses, I love the look of feminine mixed with a lil edgy. This bag is part of Target's own Limited Edition line. So I checked out their website and found some other nice, inexpensive bags.

Twilight Soundtrack



So I got the twilight soundtrack downloaded a few days ago and love it! It kinda has a dark edge to the songs, but also very fun in a way. The cd rocks. Edward rocks. Bella rocks. The movie will be here in 13 days! Not much to say, but I love it!!! At work, we watch the trailer everyday and today we just left the soundtrack playing in our breakroom...also a co worker donated her Edward and Bella poster to the breakroom, so that we may ALL enjoy it. Yes, we are obsessed...but for good reason. It's Twilight c'mon...if you have read you would understand.

Fall

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Man, today is a beautiful day!!! I was driving back from the grocery with the windows down, enjoying the colors and the fragrant smell of the Autumn leaves, what a GREAT day it is!!! So at the grocery I found a new snack( I know its always about food with me). If you haven't tried TRUENORTH brand nut snacks, you definitely should. These are the ones I have always enjoyed...




And then today I came across a new flav-o-flav, they are ALMOND CRANBERRY VANILLA CLUSTERS
. They must be so new that they do not have them posted on their site yet. They are yum-o! Check em out.

Here are some pics of me and puppers today enjoying this beautiful fall day on the back porch...




He looks real amused doesn't he?!?!



That's me :)




Preciousness!!! He will be 1yr old in 5 days, gosh he is growing up sooo quick!




Puppers was there a second ago...






And a quick smooch, before he runs off again...

~!Bon Appetit!~

Well I have never been much of a cook. But lately, I am on a cooking kick. I cook on my off days, and I wake up excited to go searching for a new recipe to try. I work a couple late nights a week, which on those nights I do not get to cook :( I wish I could be home every evening to cook some yummy dishes...who knows, maybe a career change is in my near future that will allow me to do this(fingers crossed). So I am always looking for new websites or blogs with easy recipes to share. Which, let me mention, when I say I cook, I do not mean all Martha Stewart like. I mean easy, few ingredient recipes that don't take too long to make and are yummy! So I wanted tos hare one of my new favorite sites...

www.campbellkitchen.com




This site has easy recipes that use Campbell's soups. They post new weekly recipes and recipes under $10...very practical cooking. You can create an online recipe box or you can print out the recipes in various formats, text only, with pics, recipe card format, or recipe keepsake format. which will lead me to my next craft project...either creating a crafty recipe book with all my favorites or a cute little recipe box. I am very excited. The cooking is not just about the cooking, its about making it fun and cute and adding your personal touch. So what's for dinner tonite you ask?





Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
Serves: 6


Ingredients:

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
1 container (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
2 tsp. chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
10 flour tortillas (6-inch), warmed
1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, sliced (about 2 tablespoons)

Directions:

Stir the soup, sour cream, picante sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl.

Stir 1 cup picante sauce mixture, chicken and cheese in a large bowl.

Spread about 1/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Pour the remaining picante sauce mixture over the filled tortillas. Cover the baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. for 40 minutes or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbling. Top with the tomato and onion.


MMMM...I can't wait! So for now I am off to grocery shop, and buy the newly released Twilight soundtrack *squeal*...Cooking and Twilight, that is what excites me today :)

Any recipe sites to share?

NOVEMBER 21, 2008...the countdown has begun...

Sunday, November 2, 2008




I get chills just watching the trailer...Edward is so stinkin HHHHOOOOOOTTTT also...