Christmas in July a Saturday edition.
Today was the big Ridiculous Day sale in my little town. Let's just say that I hit the jackpot.
I got most everything at the little gift/flower shop downtown. I think I picked up something for most major holidays and really stocked up on Christmas. :) The Hallmark store had a few more things to add to my collection. And the local thrift store, well I made a major score there.
For the last few weeks I've seen three big boxes of Christmas trees that were marked AS IS and were $5. They said they didn't know if they worked or all the parts were there. I finally had Boyd go with me so I could get help moving the boxes. I really wanted in that bottom box. I didn't know why but knew that I would love it.
We brought home a pre-lit flocked 7.5 ft tree. I know the neighbors thought we were totally crazy when I put up the tree in the driveway. All the pieces, a trunk that looks like a real tree and it lights up so nice!
I can not wait to decorate our home for the holidays!
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday night
Another week is poised to start and here's a recap of last week....
My final trial run of the Thanksgiving dinner layout. I labeled all the bowls so on Thursday people would know what to put where.
We expanded the table and the orange tablecloth was too small so it's football time.
My table and impatient mother - foods on the table so it's time to eat.
Our menu and the little hot drink station.
My favorite decorations from the year...
I love having this mirror in the living room and always struggle where to put my picture strip and this seems perfect.
This is one of my fav fall decs - sorry for the tag
The weekend after Thanksgiving means only one thing...Christmas time!
I picked up a bunch of ball ornaments....
... tune in tomorrow to see what some of these turned into. ;)
My final trial run of the Thanksgiving dinner layout. I labeled all the bowls so on Thursday people would know what to put where.
We expanded the table and the orange tablecloth was too small so it's football time.
My table and impatient mother - foods on the table so it's time to eat.
Our menu and the little hot drink station.
My favorite decorations from the year...
I love having this mirror in the living room and always struggle where to put my picture strip and this seems perfect.
This is one of my fav fall decs - sorry for the tag
The weekend after Thanksgiving means only one thing...Christmas time!
I picked up a bunch of ball ornaments....
... tune in tomorrow to see what some of these turned into. ;)
Friday, November 27, 2009
Black Friday = Red & Green day
This morning I was not expecting to get up and go shopping. Then I talked to my mom and we decided there were a few deals to good to pass up. We ended up going to Walgreens here in town and they were already sold out of the trees Mom wanted. :( I got lucky and found some Christmas tins that will work out perfectly for the treats I need to provide on Tuesday.
We decided that we wanted to stay in town - and hit the local dollar store to pick up a few more things for my treats. Then Mom wanted to hit the local thrift shop.
I decided that I truly love thrifting! They were having a Black Friday special - all Christmas ball ornaments, Christmas lights, Christmas garlands and Christmas mugs were half off. Woot!
The other day I decided I wanted to put garland and ball ornaments around the front door and for the last few weeks I've been eyeing the ball ornament wreaths that have been popular for the last few years. I was so happy to find a great selection of ball ornaments. I got all the ornaments I needed for the front door and wreath - 117 ornaments for 3.25!
Plus I found two other boxes of ball ornmanents, one for thanksgiving and one just cause they are cool for 75 cents. On top of all that I got three garlands for 65 cents.
I can't wait to decorate for the holidays!
This afternoon mom came over to help me make my treats and she helped me to glue all the ornament hooks on. And we got the garland around the front door - tomorrow I need to add the lights and the ornaments. Now I'm off to find that picture of the front door that was my inspiration for this crazy idea.....
We decided that we wanted to stay in town - and hit the local dollar store to pick up a few more things for my treats. Then Mom wanted to hit the local thrift shop.
I decided that I truly love thrifting! They were having a Black Friday special - all Christmas ball ornaments, Christmas lights, Christmas garlands and Christmas mugs were half off. Woot!
The other day I decided I wanted to put garland and ball ornaments around the front door and for the last few weeks I've been eyeing the ball ornament wreaths that have been popular for the last few years. I was so happy to find a great selection of ball ornaments. I got all the ornaments I needed for the front door and wreath - 117 ornaments for 3.25!
Plus I found two other boxes of ball ornmanents, one for thanksgiving and one just cause they are cool for 75 cents. On top of all that I got three garlands for 65 cents.
I can't wait to decorate for the holidays!
This afternoon mom came over to help me make my treats and she helped me to glue all the ornament hooks on. And we got the garland around the front door - tomorrow I need to add the lights and the ornaments. Now I'm off to find that picture of the front door that was my inspiration for this crazy idea.....
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Thanksgiving: Day 20 & 21
Today I am thankful for the weekend.
Totally forgot to post yesterday - oops!
Saturday was a good day, slept in, went through some boxes in the garage and collected stuff for donation. That got me close enough to the tree for our bedroom and it was calling to be setup. By that time the fog had lifted and Mom and I headed into town. After 5 hours of shopping I was tired and ready to come home for a nap.
Today was one of those good days where time seems to stop. I accomplished so much and I'm proud of what I completed today. Just wish the clock would slow down during the evening hours. Sunday nights go so fast. Lots of cleaning, laundry, baking and cooking happened along with surfing the net, watching football and watching the ABC Family Christmas movie marathon - I love this time of year!
Now it's late and the clean sheets & Christmas comforter are calling.
Totally forgot to post yesterday - oops!
Saturday was a good day, slept in, went through some boxes in the garage and collected stuff for donation. That got me close enough to the tree for our bedroom and it was calling to be setup. By that time the fog had lifted and Mom and I headed into town. After 5 hours of shopping I was tired and ready to come home for a nap.
Today was one of those good days where time seems to stop. I accomplished so much and I'm proud of what I completed today. Just wish the clock would slow down during the evening hours. Sunday nights go so fast. Lots of cleaning, laundry, baking and cooking happened along with surfing the net, watching football and watching the ABC Family Christmas movie marathon - I love this time of year!
Now it's late and the clean sheets & Christmas comforter are calling.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thanksgiving: Day 16
Today I am thankful that my town has a walk in clinic.
Tonight as I was watching TV and playing with Buddie my right eye started itching and it felt like there was something in it. I tried to flush it several times with no luck. I tried to peek under the lids and didn't see anything. Then it started to get really red and swollen.
Luckily Boyd got home from work about that time and took one look at me and we both said "I think I/you need to go to the dr."
The dr looked at it and found an eye lash and flushed it a little bit. Did a check for scratches and found none. Sent me home with a stern warning of no rubbing or picking at it. Warm wash cloth and lots of drops.
The numbing drops are starting to wear off and it still feels like there's something in there. So far I'm doing pretty good with the warning. Only rubbing was to gently wipe out a little gunk in the corner.
It wouldn't be so bad but the lower lid is twitching along with the gritty feeling and it's making me a little batty. I can't wait to go to bed. =)
~ Karen
P.S. I created a new blog, BlumenChristmas, it's in my profile it's for all my Christmas ramblings. Since I've starting having a Rudy day and with the class I'm taking I wanted to make a separate space for all the info.
Tonight as I was watching TV and playing with Buddie my right eye started itching and it felt like there was something in it. I tried to flush it several times with no luck. I tried to peek under the lids and didn't see anything. Then it started to get really red and swollen.
Luckily Boyd got home from work about that time and took one look at me and we both said "I think I/you need to go to the dr."
The dr looked at it and found an eye lash and flushed it a little bit. Did a check for scratches and found none. Sent me home with a stern warning of no rubbing or picking at it. Warm wash cloth and lots of drops.
The numbing drops are starting to wear off and it still feels like there's something in there. So far I'm doing pretty good with the warning. Only rubbing was to gently wipe out a little gunk in the corner.
It wouldn't be so bad but the lower lid is twitching along with the gritty feeling and it's making me a little batty. I can't wait to go to bed. =)
~ Karen
P.S. I created a new blog, BlumenChristmas, it's in my profile it's for all my Christmas ramblings. Since I've starting having a Rudy day and with the class I'm taking I wanted to make a separate space for all the info.
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