Something Warm To Drink

When it's warm outside the last thing I want to drink is something hot. A nice cold icee would be my first choice. Now that the weather is cooling off, all I can think about is a nice big mug of Starbucks coffee. I enjoying filling up a cup, sitting on my couch with a warm blanket over my lap. While watching a good old movie or even reading a nice juicy novel, as the sun goes down early. Oh, goodness...I need to fire up my coffee maker! It sounds delightful right this moment & if it weren't 3:30am, I would drinking me some!

Sad To See It Go

I remember when I was 9 yrs old, Mom & Danny got married. They bought a house (actually where they still live) & it have a wet bar in it. It had one of the tiny little bar faucets & sink. I loved it! I had hoped that it could my own place to create a playhouse. But sadly, Danny didn't like the idea of having a wet bar & took it out. He then turned that corner into a mini library. It in not Mom's pantry/storage area.

Inspiring Furniture

The only piece of our furniture that we have bought new is our nice "oh so wonderfully comfy" king size bed. I love being able to take something that someone else no longer wants & making it my own. Painting it & turning it into a new creation. I was looking at a discount furniture website & saw this chest & fell in love with it! It is awesome! This chest would totally fit in my home. It inspires me to paint something right now!

Pimple Be Gone

Even in my teenage years, I never had any real issues with my skin. Which, as you know, with all the other junk that comes along with finding ones self, not having to worry with acne was a blessing. But when I turned 29/30, my skin started to change. I knew it would, at least that's what I heard...Your skin will change as you age. But I have dealt with alot more acne now than ever. Even my Mom said she went through the same thing.

Credit Regret

I was taught that credit cards are not the answer & when I started making my own financial decisions, I chose no credit cards. But then one days, a nice shiny one came in the mail with mt names on it. I was too weak to so no. A choice I still regret. My credit is now horrible, I will now blame it on youth & thinking I was invincible. But it is something that I wish I had done differently. I know there is no way I would ever be given a high limit credit card...Nor would I want one. I know that some people can handle credit cards, but I'm not one of them.

Bathroom In Need Of Love

I really like this faucet.

We have made alot of changes to this house over the last 5 years, that we have lived here. And most of it with little or no money. Our master bathroom has been painted 3 times, but there has been no remodeling in there. And it is in need of some TLC. Everything from the floors, toilet, to the vanity & faucet, needs to be replaced. Maybe after Christmas, we can focus some attention to that room. It sure needs it.

Life Insurance

Daniel & I have done some talking about the future. We are in our 30's & it is really time to look into "grown up" stuff. Life does seem to sneak up on you & before you know it, you are no longer a teenager. With Daniel's new job, he has been given more of a chance to actually plan for things. Including term life insurance. I was unsure of what exactly that is so I looked into it. I found out that is insurance that is the most inexpensive way to purchase coverage for death benefits per premium dollar basis. Sounds like it may be the best for us at this point.

Puppies R Us

When you get a pet, the overwhelming cutest of them, clouds the realization of the huge responsibility. I have 3 dogs & they each have their own issues. Molly the oldest, is beginning to really show her 11 years. She of course, still thinks she is a puppy...Well, actually she doesn't even think she is a dog! But I am starting to look into pet supplements for her joints. Then there is Rocco he has skin allergies & I need to get some good vitamins for him. I think he also has OCD. Hahaha! Razzy is my little bulldozer & he hardly has any thing go wrong.

Branson or Bust

The Summer is winding down. I think there are 2 weeks left, until the calendar will says is official Fall. The kids are all back in school. Pools are closing. Football season has kicked off. And everyone is already gearing up for the Holidays that will be here before we know it. With the changing of Summer fun, also comes, the ending of vacations. I think almost everyone I know made a trip to the beach this year. That's not really my idea of a vacation, going to a crowded beach in the heat. I would rather go during the off season. When the crowds are all at home!
I think most people forget that you don't have to vacation in the Summer. Sure, it's easier if you have kids & they are out of school. But I find that the experience is much more pleasurable after the weather has cooled off. Plus going somewhere other than the beach, is always a treat!
Maybe try Branson Missouri, for a change. They have so much to offer there. Plus it's a place that is central to the Midwest & some of the South.
Plus there are some really great vacation packages avaliable. Here are a few:

PLATINUM PACKAGE $457 PER COUPLE

3 Days/2 Nights Grand Oaks
2 adult tickets to:
Grand Jubilee
$30 Red Lobster/Olive Garden Gift Card
Coupon Book with $1,500 worth of savings
$50 Tanger Outlet Shopping Certificate


BRONZE PACKAGE $782 PER COUPLE

5 Days/4 Nights Branson Settle Inn
2 adult tickets to:
Magnificent Seven
Dixie Stampede
Shoji Tabuchi


GREAT AMERICAN PACKAGE $594 PER COUPLE

4 Days/3 Nights Welk Resort Hotel
2 adult tickets to:
Magnificent Seven with Dinner
Legends in Concert
Veteran's Museum

Branson is known as "The Live Entertainment Capital of the World." So, you know there are going to be tons of shows to choose from. Anything from the, Acrobats of China to #1 Hit of the 60's & even Broadway! Honestly the list could go on & on.

Not only is there the shows to take in but there is also the theme park Silver Dollar City, all kinds of places to shop, plus the area is full of places to take in the the gorgeous part of the country that Branson is located. Including Marvel Cave, which was known by the Osage Indians dating back to 1500.

There is so much to do in Branson Missouri, no one can say they are bored!

Christmas Party

Oh how I wish we had a home that was in the condition to host wondrous parties. I would love to entertain. One kind of party that I would enjoy hosting would be a grand Christmas party. I found some awesome Christmas invitations, that I would use, if that day ever arrived to host such a party. Here are my favorites...

Polka dots & pink...Of course! And I like the Holly & Jolly.
More dots.
I love the little retro snowflakes.

And this one if just fun! Make me want to celebrate something!

People's Kindness

I have a new friend that I met through blogging. I don't know a whole lot about her, but I do know she works for lawyers. I wonder if she works for Chicago personal injury lawyers? I guess I should ask here next time we e-mail each other. She is so kind & even sent me an amazing box of Asian goodies, from the big city. I'm always amazed at people's kindness. Especially those that I have never met face to face. Since blogging, I've had several "strangers" send me surprises. And I'm always excited & touch at them thinking of me enough to buy & then sending something to me.

Take Me Away

D gets some really nice discounts at 5 star hotels, from the place he now works. I'm used to staying at the Motel 6. So the idea of staying somewhere super nice, will be a new thing for me. This means I can actually think about planning some luxury vacations for us. We are wanting to go down the Mobile, maybe in the Fall, for a weekend. Oh, how marvelous that would be. A weekend alone, away from home with my husband! I hope we can accomplish this small dream.

Trading

I wasn't sure exactly sure what futures trading is so I did a little research.
Futures is a popular way of trading. It offers a wide variety of markets, that can be traded at a low price & they don't have the restrictions that stocks have.
I have never dealt with trading anything like that, but I guess if I decided to deal in the stock market, that this would be a better option for me, than stocks.