E-bay...how I love it!

So..I placed a bid on a "Wiccan Mystery lot" a whopping $.99 plus like $5 for shipping..I won, and OMG look what I got! I am thrilled and will definately go back for more!!

This is my "witches box" that I put all my supplies in..                                                                                   

   It came in these beautiful little draw string bags, aren't they pretty?                                                        

Strawberry and coconut incense..mmmm       

A couple small candles, so cute!

Bergamot..oh it smells so nice!

Marjoram..No idea what that is! lol

Nutmeg..sounds familar :)

Some tiny but beautiful stones..I'll have to look up what they are this weekend..

Pendants of some sort..

color Magick cords..I have no idea what they are used for..but I'm sure finding out!

This was a most wonderful surprise to get! I was so happy to open all the little bags to see what was inside. I am now somewhat stocked up on tools, Maybe I can do something with it all soon! Look out enemies..I may cast a spell or two (insert evil cackle here) 

I also finally completed my Once upon a time tag set.. I am so happy with the way it turned out.. I'm listing it on ebay, here's a link and a photo..ebay                                                            

More fun I'm getting into!!

I am not feeling so good today, so I decided I'd check out some more blogs real quick...
Here are some more giveaways..check out the wonderful blogs too!

mypaperhugs

magslittlethings

mmedesigns

mariasstudio for more fun!!

Today...is....Tuesday

At least Monday is over!
I am checking out more giveaways.. I am addicted to blogs! I admit it. There could be worse things to be addicted to..scrapbooking, blogs..those are my vices.. It's all good. :)

So here are some more links...lovely blogs! I love all the great ideas..

sweet designs by cheryl

darscraftycreations

thepaperaffair                                                                                                                          

                                                      They make me want to spend my life at home scrapping! Of course I       can't but someday..when I am retired maybe.. Ugh...

But enjoy these blogs :)

Last night dinner was Mc-d's...I had six nuggets and maybe half my fries for a total of 14 points.  My total points for the day 23! yay!! I earned a couple for working out also, just not adding them in. ... I guess that's not too bad, although it was carbs.. I just can't give them up. I have cut back a lot, but it's our lifestyle I suppose. Easy and fast is what we get. I live with that. I think my muscles are finally starting to figure out this workout thing isn't going away, so they may as well adjust to it. Woohoo!...

Today's plan is  Raisin Bran Crunch for b-fast  3 points

Carrots 1 point

Lunch- More roast beef leftovers 4 points and a side salad 2 points=6 point lunch

Good start I think.

Oh! My mother in law also got me some Passion Fruit drops. She saw it on Dr. Oz..It is supposed to be a great supplement. Here is some info on it from "howstuffworks".. I can't wait to see if it works.  "Passionflower has been used for anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, epilepsy, and other conditions of hyperactivity, as well as high blood pressure. Passionflower also is included in many pain formulas when discomfort is caused by muscle tension and emotional turmoil."  Thanks Mrs W!!

It's a new week!!

I have started off on the right track.. I have been off my plan for a week or so, off and on.. and have gained a few pounds because of it. But...
I weighed in this morning and am down five pounds!!! I weight myself last week and was higher than my starting weight, and now I am back to below my lowest since starting!! woohoo!!!!

So, I decided I would make my own diet plan, with a combo of Weight Watchers and Biggest Loser.. I am going to use the point system of ww and the low carbish and high fruit and veggie-ish of BL. Soo...that being said..
I get 25 points per day..
Not too bad.
I am not really prepared to start this week as I haven't gone shopping, but I will do my best to stay on track. I am not going to snack as much as I used to as I have found this leads to nonstop eating!

B-fast Raisin Bran crunch  1 cup with skim milk 3 points
Snack- Triscuits  2 points
Lunch- Roast beef leftovers 4 points

Tons of water!!!

going to hit the gym again today..

Sounds like a good start to me :)

Kitty in my house! and my latest scrapbook layout

So, last night..I was making dinner... in the dining room, scrapbooking..minding my own business.. of course.
I hear a meowing at my window. Of course Lacey is walking by and hears me say "there's a kitty outside".. being the curious kid she is, she opens the door to take a peek.
The cat runs inside, down the hall. The dogs are freaking out, barking and trying to get her. Thank goodness there was a newly installed baby gate to keep them out of the kitchen..
The cat is terrified, bolts to my scrapbook area, where of course I have papers and ribbon and various items strewn about.. She runs across the table, up onto the kitchen counter and onto my stove! All before I can think "what a pretty kitty"
By this time the whole family is in the room, trying to wrangle this totally upset, panicked cat that is running on top of every thing in my kitchen. She has her claws out and as I grab her, she bolts and Lacey grabs her, she gets scratched, drops her, Josh grabs her, gets bit, drops her.. finally I grab her by a leg or maybe the tail, Idk at this point.. Im just trying to get this struggling, kicking, biting, clawing thing out of my house...
We finally get her out and she gets right back up in the windowsill..and meows!
She was a pretty kitty after all.. We make a trip to the neighbor to make sure the kitty has had her shots.. yep..we're good :)

I just listed my latest creation on e-bay..check it out here love pages







check out this artist! she is amazing..I have always wanted to be a princess..maybe she can make me one :) exploringeve.deviantart

She makes me want to cook something!

I love this girl!! she is so cute and her pup is adorable. She always has the most yummy pics for us to drool over! Take a peek!!
octoberfarm/indian-food-part-ii

disappointment and giveaways

I went to a new back dr and got the answer I did not want. There is no magic wand to fix me. He really said that. lol. I just want to know I am not going to be crippled and bed ridden in a few years. No such luck. I am told to remain as active as I can, don't give up and hopefully it will not progress as much. *sigh* Well...I'm not going to let it get me down (very much) and keep pluggin along. The new pink gym digs will help my spirits anyways. They do make me smile :)
I am jut disappointed to realize that I have something that will not go away. It may get worse, but not go away. It's discouraging. But I won't give up. Maybe I can get massages once in a while..

I happened upon this giveaway, and had to enter. I love vintage items. Maybe it's because my mom had a ton of these things and didn't do anything with them. I wish I would have kept more of her things. There just wasn't time to go through it all. I cherish what I do have though. Anyways...sorry..got side tracked... Here's the link to Robin's egg blues giveaway..robins egg giveaway 

I found another giveaway! A scrapbooking one this time at Linda's Crafty Creations.. Here's the link lindascraftycreations

I had to enter this one too!!

Another one from Fern's Creations..This one is awesome blog candy

\the greetings farm giveaway from A Latte Inkin fun im-farmer-blog-candy

And another from mydesertcottage for 500 followers!!

Valentines Day, and loss of a little one

I've been gone a few days..Sorry bout that...we've had a few things going on around here.
Valentine's day was great. The girls got cute lil presents and Valentines. Hubster got an authentic chinese outfit something or other. He has wanted one for a long time so the love fairy got him one. (the beany looks wonderful with it, dontcha think?)  He spoiled me of course, pink gym bag, pink gym shoes, water bottle, roses, oh and a pink build-a-bear with silk jammies and fairy wings. Here are some pics..

There has also been a loss in the family. Our neice lost her baby boy at 23 weeks. He was born and lived about five minutes. His name is Trian Orlon and he was buried today. The family has really pulled together and supported each other. It is a hard thing, to lose a baby. He would have been the first boy since hubsters was born. *sigh*.. but little blessings come in little ways. It was a cold, rainy day, pretty fitting for a funeral, goodbyes were said, and now healing for K can begin.

                                                                                                                                                                Do not stand at my grave and weep                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you wake in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

Something I dislike at the moment

I'm sure I'll get over it but...
I'm visiting new places, new stores, new spots..looking for that something to call out to me.. I am searching for books on paganism, wicca, celtic knowledge..etc... I am looking for tools to make my very own area mine. I know it is not "mainstream" but for godesses' sakes! I have noticed in the several stores new and used books, that there are vast, indefinite, unending rows and isles of LDS information, books, etc etc...
Then I find their idea of "new age" or  "spiritual" books pertaining to what I think I'm looking for..and guess what- one, maybe two books! That's it! One store I went to, I hate to share, but I have to.. They had a section,- they called it "Wicca" and guess what? One book..guess what it was- The Salem Witch Trials! Are you kidding me? I laughed out loud. The poor little man running the store probably though I was a crazy witch. tee-hee :)
I am disheartened, and discouraged with what I am seeing. I know where I live, it is the dominant religion, but seriously? How is this not, I want to say discrimination, but I know that is not the right word. *sigh* I've looked for stores in my area, my whole state, there are four or five- in the whole frekin state! I suppose my ability to just "happen upon" my special artifact that calls out to me, will just have to be traveled online. I just have a hard time accepting this, I want to be able to feel, to touch, to have the aura of the items speak to me.
I know I am whining. I know I'm looking for something that just can't be found here. I have to accept it. But I just wanted to vent.

I also just wanted to share an inspiring blog. I have been reading her blogs and I just love how she deals with life. She reminds me so much of my sister *smiles*  She has been on a journey of losing weight with Weight Watchers, and has very very great posts and ideas msbitchcakes , check her out. She is a doll!

Top 10 ways to annoy a Pagan

I got this from a group I'm in on cafemom..I got permission to post it here..Thank you kickbuttmama!

10. Sayyyyyyy, is that a Jewish star?

9. No, then you must listen to Motley Crue, right? Not that, either? I know, it's a ... a ... Pentacost, right?

8. You guys really worship the devil, huh? Cool, I, like, listen to Black Sabbath, like, all the time, dude.

7. Oh, you're a Witch! I'm like, totally into, like, Goddess Consciousness. I sleep with a crystal every night, and have an Atlantean spirit guide. Will you teach me all the secrets of your religion?

6. I hear you Pagans do all your stuff in the nude. Wanna show me?

5. You will all burn in Hell. The Goddess is really Satan in drag. You don't believe in Satan? Boy, does he have you fooled!

4. Fascinating. I'm a sociologist; may I study you as a phenomena?

3. Do you really believe in all that nonsense?

2. You worship the Goddess? Poor thing; you obviously haven't heard about Jesus. Here, let me tell you...

And (drum roll, please):

1. You're a witch, huh? Well, I'm initated at a higher level than you. I was initated at the age of seven by my grandmother, who was the last of the Atlantean Trad Elvish Ninja Masters. I don't suppose YOU have any lineage.

Just wanted to share :)