defining the circles that make me whole
I made fire!Posted by Alli on November 18, 2007
We have a fire pit outside and enjoy it a lot in the cool (not cold) evenings. But as it gets colder we are spending less and less time by the fire. I wish we had a fireplace inside, but alas we are without. My parents have two fireplaces- one gas and one woodburning. The [...]
Momma’s got a brand new bagPosted by Alli on November 15, 2007
When I was getting ready for Las Vegas I had a realization: I had no laptop bag. It was a conference on blogging and leaving the laptop at home was not an option. I had a laptop bag when I worked, but my bigger laptop would not fit. I also had a hand-me-down bag from [...]
Tech bargains for upcoming holidaysPosted by Alli on November 13, 2007
Now that I am back from Las Vegas I have to focus on the intimidating days ahead- the holidays. Right now our plan is to travel to Lake Martin for Thanksgiving. D’s sister’s family will be there so I really want to make sure all of their Christmas presents are ready to give them at [...]
Flowers overseasPosted by Alli on November 6, 2007
A few days ago my husband was reminded my birthday is this Friday. He asked me, “Do I have to get you anything?” I responded I am going to Vegas, that is my birthday present. “So, I don’t have to get you anything?” Well, he could get me something, if he wanted to. A card, [...]
Pure PearlsPosted by Alli on November 1, 2007
If you met me, I would hope you would think I was a very simple person. I don’t dress up a lot (but I like to look nice) and I don’t do “fancy” when it comes to makeup and jewelry. What I have are staples. When I dress up I choose between a few necklaces [...]
Internet makeover: Amazon’s new lookPosted by Alli on October 30, 2007
I am doing some early morning internet browsing and shocked to see Amazon is remodeling! Menus are moved, the cart is a button which is big, and it just has a nicer, cleaner look to the place. As one of the internet’s first superstores, I commend them on this big change. I think it looks [...]
Listen to your mom and zip up your bootsPosted by Alli on October 23, 2007
Last week I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new boots. Yesterday the box in a big blue bag landed on my porch and I couldn’t wait to open it. Well, maybe I did wait. It was about three hours until I finally opened it… there was so much going on. But once I [...]
These boots are made for walking (I hope)Posted by Alli on October 18, 2007
This week my inbox is collecting “You order has shipped!” emails. It is very exciting. And helpful. I like knowing about when I am can expect to get a package because I can try to be home and keep the dogs from going nuts when the UPS man arrives. Or I can take the package [...]
Window shopping onlinePosted by Alli on October 17, 2007
I’ve been doing a bit of online browsing lately, looking for a new bread machine. I love online browsing because taking a three year old shopping is becoming more and more of a chore. And when it comes to making a major purchase like a new bread machine or shoes, it usually requires a clear [...]
For me, part twoPosted by Alli on October 16, 2007
Well poop. I have not forgotten about one of my birthday gift wishes- a vintage typewriter key necklace. I went to the Etsy store today and it says the custom ones are sold out. So I started searching around to see if I could find another online location. I came across Keys and Memories, but [...]
