Stress.......

I'm currently having technical difficulties........the Holidays can be tough, and tougher still when you add illness and death to the mix.  But as in all things you need to remember, more now than any other time, that God has a plan.  We just aren't always privy to the reasons.  In any case, as with all trials and tribulations, we are (weather we see it or not) made stronger for it.  Follow your heart, keep your beliefs close, and share the love in your heart with the world.  You will be better for it.  My Mom always told me someone else out there always has it worse, and she is right.  Take baby steps and everything works out in the end.  I will try to post some more lighthearted holiday themes and links soon! Just thought I would put something out there for others experiencing some technical difficulties like me.  Chin up!  ;)

Short and sweet!

I am not going to be long winded here.  I've been horribly busy lately!  Check out www.cozi.com it's the only thing keeping my head screwed on straight!  LOL!

One of My Mom's puppies

My Mom loves Shi-Tzu's.  Albert is one of the few that she found a home for.  Oh to have the worries of a dog!  He 's just happy to have his bone to chew on.....

My new love......

If you haven't checked out Pinterest.com yet, you absolutely must!  It's a ton of fun sifting through pictures and you can click on any picture and it will take you to where it came from on the internet!  Great for craft projects!

*sigh*

Gotta love it when your laundry day rolls around and your dryer has apparently broke.  So now I am sitting at the laundry mat at 8:30pm washing my husbands work clothes.  Let me tell you from experience.......procrastination doesn't pay!

Finally got a Droid.....

Maybe I can get my mobile posts to work right now LOL!

Here are some new favorites.....

I am so fickle on the internet.......I switch around on what my favorte websites and Blogs are.  I think I just love the creativity SO many people have!  I also LOVE to share, share, share!  =)  My Husband is suprised I don't stand on my front porch to shout out the newest, coolest, thing I have found on the internet.  Perhaps I was a Town Crier in a past life LOL!  Anyhow, here is the list.  Enjoy!

http://www.pauladeen.com/blogs/  Paula Deen's Website 
http://delightinginthedays.com/peace-in-the-kitchen-avoid-toxins/  Make your own Cleaners
http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2011/03/non-toxic-cleaners-you-can-make-at-home.html More Cleaner
http://printables.yourway.net/backyard-barbecue-classics-future-favorites/  In case I didn't post before
http://joggoon.com/fullsite/ Free online books
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/homemade_refried_beans  Yummy recipies!
http://www.photonhead.com/beginners/  Photography for beginners

I think I will stop there for starters......need to organize my favorites list and desktop again.  But make sure you visit Money Saving Mom and check this out http://moneysavingmom.com/tag/31-weeks-to-a-better-grocery-budget-video-series?orderby=date&order=ASC  it's Fantastic!  I am watching it with my whole family.  Oh and follow her recomendation to look at her printable forms here http://moneysavingmom.com/downloads/household-management-forms  I love them!  Great time savers and they help my kids realize my expectations of them too.......I made one for each family member. LOL!  My husband even likes it.......