The True Measure of a Person...

I've been drawn to a lot of quotes in the past few months, and this one just sticks with me.

Christmas Wishlist {Part 3}

I'm trying not to ogle too many things, but I couldn't help round out my list with these items.

An inexpensive version of the watch I'd really like...


This camera strap cover...
And, finally, this tripod...

A girl can dream, right? What is on your wishlist this holiday?

Christmas Wishlist {Part 2}

This little item was actually part of our baby registry. I had planned on including it with some other items in another wishlist post, but I noticed that it was on major sale today and wanted to share.

The Serena & Lily market slings are normally $120 and are on sale for $38.70 today! I don't know how long this price is going to be available.

If you spend $75, shipping is also free. Check them out!

*Updated to add: I ordered one this morning and already received shipment notification. Talk about fast service!*

Christmas Wishlist {Part 1}

Money's a little tight this year, folks. Who am I kidding? Money is a little non-existent. I took an extra month of unpaid leave from work to be with the bean until his immune system is a little heartier, and medical bills are imminent. But, that doesn't keep a girl from wishin', right? Here are a few things on my wish list this year... {all images from Stella & Dot}



Okay, those are just a few. :) I don't want everything-- just a few silver and gold charms on a gold necklace... my own version of the "mommy" necklace. And a few pairs of earrings and stacked rings... and another necklace. Is that too much to ask? What is on your Christmas "wish" list this year?

*I am in no way sponsored by Stella & Dot. I just love their products and got amazing service from Annette, S&D stylist and Swanky Tables blogger. *

Winner, Winner... Chicken Dinner!

Random.org selected comment #11, Girl of the Grove, as the winner of the recipe card box. Jennifer-- Please email me your mailing address, and I'll get your prize sent to you as soon as possible!

Thank you everyone for sharing your favorite holiday pastimes! It was great to read all of your comments.

Giveaway Reminder

Don't forget-- tomorrow is the deadline for the recipe card box giveaway! Leave your comments on the post below.

The Time of Year for Giving

It's that time of year again... I just love this time of year because I enjoy finding the perfect gift for all of my loved ones. It can be really tough, but I like to put a lot of thought into what I give each person. In the spirit of the season, I've decided to give away something here on the blog.
A fun letterpress recipe card and box from 1canoe2 worth $46! Here's how you can win:
-You must leave a comment with your favorite holiday pastime.
-For an additional entry, become a follower of the blog over on the right hand side of the screen. Leave a comment telling me you've done so.
-For an additional entry, blog about the giveaway and link back to this post. Leave a comment telling me you've done so.

Leave your comments by Thursday at 10am MST. A winner will be picked randomly shortly afterward... and hopefully you'll have your recipe box by Christmas!

Happy Holidays!
*Please note this is not a sponsored giveaway. The item was purchased by me personally.*

Abbie's Clearance Sale...

Coming soon...

I will once again be clearing out my closets, nooks and crannies, and you can benefit! I will be listing most of the items on Ebay and will post pics here of what I'm listing, for the most part. This weekend, J's parents are flying in for the week, so I plan to have most of it listed next week while they're here to help out. What can you expect?

-My wedding dress! Monique Lhuillier Scarlet
-Gocco PG-11 with inks (never used!)
-Michael Kors clogs
-2 Coach bags... 1 brand new with the tags still on and the other is a barely used Legacy bag with striped interior (harder to find!)
-Citizens of Humanity (28) and 7 for All Mankind (27) maternity jeans
-shoes
-some of my beloved boot collection (sad, but I just don't wear them enough now that I'm not working at the rodeo)
-scrapbooking/stamping supplies (a craft I never fully committed to)
-coats

If you're interested in learning about any of these in advance, shoot me an email. I'd love to work something out with a reader!

Pictures Fixed

The pictures should be fixed now. I removed all of the pics and loaded them again, so please let me know if they still don't show up. Thank you to everyone for letting me know that they weren't working!

Missing Pictures?

Some people have commented that pictures weren't visible on the last post, but I can see them just fine. Please leave a comment on this post telling me whether you can see pictures on that post and what browser you are using, so I can trouble-shoot.

Thank you!