So I have a confession….I wish I was crafty. I am filled with envy every time I open a blog filled with all of its crafty goodness. I wish that was me. And don’t even get me started on Etsy. I have a love hate relationship with that place. I love the handmade, homespun goodness that is Etsy. Its pores ooze pure creativity. I hate that that isn’t me. I hate that I have never been a crafty … [Read more...]
Daily Vegas ~ Orion
Late at night when all the world is sleeping, I stay up and think of you... and I wish on a star that somewhere you're thinking of me, too. ~ Selena Wow I think I just dated myself a little here... Okay so the quote may be a little cheesy, but after last night's post, and just feeling a little out of sorts lately, I found myself looking through old pictures. One … [Read more...]
Daily Vegas ~ Ever been caught in a Sand Trap?
Okay, so forgive the golfing analogy here (I grew up watching way too much of it)So you know when a golfer hits the ball into the sand trap? They try and get it out, but they swing and just send sand everywhere without touching the ball? So they try again, and this time they manage to hit the ball, but it just banks against the edge landing in the same spot? Over and over the golfer tries to … [Read more...]
Scandle Massage Oil Candle ~ Review and Giveaway
Scandle: “A Candle Never Felt This Good." Recently I had the opportunity to review a unique massage oil candle called Scandle. A Scandle is a lightly scented soy based candle that burns 2 degrees above body temperature and produces soothing and healthy body oil. You can use the Scandle for massages, manicures, pedicures, or as an everyday moisturizer. When you are finished using the product, … [Read more...]
Roots and Wings | The Joys and Sorrows of Letting Go
Recently, I have been reading a lot about the sadness associated with the beginning of a new school year all of the letting go it requires. I am not there yet, but oh my, I can tell you I will be a wreck. Yes, I will be happy that my little man is growing up, and is heading on to places that will help him develop as a person, but there is always a sense of sadness when our children begin a new … [Read more...]