Random Friday Post

Hey everyone!

HAPPY FRIEDAY! ;)

I accidentally typed that and then because that song has been in my head all week...I decided to keep it. If you don't know what I'm talking about go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0

What are your thoughts?


Now the final question from this:



5. What recipe or food do you look forward to most during the springtime?

I don't know why but the first two things that popped into my head for this question was strawberry shortcake and lemonade.

This is incredibly random, because I rarely get strawberry shortcake, but maybe this is some inspiration for what to make at the Easter lunch with family. ;)

I saw a picture on one of my followers blogs that was of lemonade...it's been in my head ever since. I would love to make it from scratch...this would probably the first year that I would be ambitious enough to try it. ;)


7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?

This is a very good question. I have another post I would like to make today, I think it will go along with this.

To end here is a really cute forward my aunt sent me:

Why Dogs Bite People

Hope this made you smile! Happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a great weekend:)

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<3 Anna

Spring Decor and More!

Hey everyone,

Yesterday evening hubby and I did a bit of grocery/retail therapy shopping. ;) I got some great spring decorations and some stuff just for fun. (thanks, tax refund)

I had this basket leftover from making gift baskets---so I found these super cute eggs and use them to decorate the coffee table:)

We got these super cute sheep at Kroger, don't EWE love them?! ;)

Found this salt and pepper shaker at Target...isn't it adorable?!

The salt and pepper shaker with the flowers I got a couple of weeks ago at Michaels.

This baking mit and pot holder set was only a dollar at Target!

Also got the matching dish towel set also a dollar:)

Got this very festive sign from Kroger.

Here are a few spring things I already had:

Flower candy dish, I'm pretty sure I got this our first year of marriage.

The inside of the dish

We pretty much use this tea kettle year round, but I thought it looked springy;)

These are also up year round, but I think they fit in the springy category also.

I also got a few treats just for me;)

My new rain boots...I seriously can't wait for it to rain...I'll probably wear them before that to work in the garden;)

New nail polish, I can't wait to use!

*** Target is now having a really great movie sale. We found movies for $2.00 and up. I also bought the third season of Diners, Drive In's, and Dives for 7.50! If you are a movie lover, you should definitely check it out. ;) ***

6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? There would be two jobs that would make me rich---

1) Writing- I would continue to blog, write children's and young adult books.

2) Humanitarian work- I really want to make a difference in this world. I want to die and know that I worked really hard to make this world a better place. I have big dreams and I hope even beyond this question I can achieve them.

<3 Anna

More Springy Stuff

Hey everyone!

Spring is definitely in the air and it's on to day 4 of:



4. What are some recommendations for products you'll be using this spring as you're headed outdoors more?
(March 24)

1. Burt’s Bees lip balm
2. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
3. Banana boat sunblock
4. Veet In-Shower removal cream
5. Lots and lots of water

1. Burt's Bees lip balm- I use this stuff year round...my lips get chapped regardless the season. This is the best lip balm I've ever used.

2. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer- First I must say I'm not a tanner. I bought this last year and used it once or twice. I'm going to be in a wedding in September and have decided to actually try and use this stuff. If someone knows of a better product, let me know;)

3. Banana Boat sunblock- This probably looks counter productive to tanning...but skin cancer runs in my family. I do my best to be cautious and not get burnt.

4. Veet In Shower removal cream- I know this one sounds sort yucky, but this stuff is awesome. It works really. :)

5. Lots and lots of water- I easily get dehydrated and since I'll be outdoors more. I'll need all the water I can get.

<3 Anna

All about Spring....playing catch up;)

Hi everyone!

I'm a little behind, but am now participating in the Spring in the air blog challenge. Check it out here:

1. What do you look forward to most about spring and what about winter are you going to miss?
(March 21)

I look forward to:

Seeing my plants grow

warm weather

wearing flip flops and painting my nails fun colors

Easter

bar-b-quing

new babies being born

and much more...

What I will miss about winter:

hot chocolate/apple cider

soups

my electric blanket

snow days (not that we get many)


2. What's your favorite spring outfit {or two}?
(March 22)

Spring cardigans

Skirts

sun dresses

Cute t-shirts

Flipflops

<3 Anna

Spring Cleaning!

Hey everyone!

So after weeks of distractions, yesterday I FINALLY started my spring cleaning. I’ve found a few articles at Woman’s Day to keep me on track. Go to their website and search “spring cleaning.” You will find plenty of information to keep you busy. ;)

Do you ever wonder why we spring clean in the first place…where did the idea come from?

Some believe the origins of spring cleaning began with the Passover. This is the Jewish holiday that marks the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. All of the slaves in Egypt were fed unleavened bread---bread without yeast, so the Jews kept this as a part of the holiday as a reminder of all they had endured. In fact, anyone who had leavened bread in their home was looked down on and thought of as being arrogant. So as not to offend God or anyone else, the Jews would search their homes and be sure that there was not even a crumb of leavened bread in their homes.

Some believe that China was where spring cleaning began. In preparation of the New Year, the Chinese would clean their homes, to rid it of all the bad luck from the previous year. Once the home was pristine, the family would go on a sort of fast from sweeping for several days. This was supposed to allow the good luck for the New Year to stick around for a while.

There is also a theory that it could just be biology. In the winter we are not as exposed to the sunlight and this causes the pineal gland to produce melatonin, which is a hormone that causes sleepiness. In the spring time, the sun returns and we are given a new found energy, for things such as spring cleaning.

****Special thanks to Josh Clarke via TLC for all the great history info on spring cleaning.****

So yesterday, I started with the sink under the bathroom. I got rid of any old/empty bottles. I then went through a blue container in our hall closet that has bathroom odds and ends. I sifted through the junk and found many things out of place. I was able to get most of it to it’s designated area and some of it, I’m working on creating a designated area. Today I hope to finish the hall closet and move on to the next thing. Wish me luck!

So what are your thoughts on spring cleaning? Where do you usually begin?

Question 4: When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
Right now, I would have to say that I would have said more than I have done. It is my hope that I will soon get to a place where I can know that I’ve accomplished a lot and have truly helped people.

<3 Anna PS. Please check out this blog and think about how you can help with this amazing cause! http://thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com/2011/03/world-water-day.html Also blog hopping here: