On the 11 th day of Christmas...

Day 11: Bing Crosby-White Christmas

12 Days of Christmas

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me....a holiday song everyday!

For the next 12 days, other than my normal posts here and there, I will be posting one of my favorite holiday songs for your listening pleasure. I hope they put you in the spirit to decorate, bake, spend time with friends and that you enjoy them!

Day 12-Brenda Lee-Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

What is your favorite song?

T.

Ahhh the perfect tree....

We took our annual family trip to Hunt's tree farm the first Sunday after Thanksgiving (as we always do) in search of the most perfect, tall, skinny tree...and I am happy to report that we found it!  All the credit must go to my hubby, he picked it out.

While searching Livy and I found this tree, I am not sure what happend to it.  But can you quess what it reminds me of?  Whoville-they always had strange looking trees!

After hanging all our amazing ornaments from the past and present it turned out magical.  I love having the tree up; sitting there with only the tree lights on, peaceful!

Every year I buy a cardinal ornament in memory of my grandfather, however this year we lost my grandmother, and  I am still dealing with that loss. My mom got herself, my sister and me the same ornament. Its just perfect.  Its a male and female cardinal-reminds me so much of grandpa and Memo.

What does your tree look like? Do you have any special family traditions picking the perfect one out?

T.

A new shape...for crayons that is

Who doesn't love a crayon? I do, I love opening a new box and seeing those perfectly pointy little tips, it truely makes me happy. And to boot I love to color. Whenever the kids want to, I am first in line! It is so relaxing.  Seriously!

Honestly who has 5000 crayons laying around their house most broken and looking a little sad.  I say lets help those crayons out!  Simple and easy to do:

Step one: take off all the wrappers (yes this is the most borning part)

Step two: cute those crayons up into smaller pieces.

Step three: place them in an oven safe bold, I got my at Joann's its for muffins/cupcakes

Step four: wait, they have to harden.

Step five: admire your hard work.

The kids and I made snowflakes since yesterday was our first official snow fall of the year!

And check out these other two awesome blogs with refurb crayons:
http://jessicapeck.blogspot.com/2010/10/busy-mama-easy-crafting.html
http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2010/10/diy-molded-crayons.html

Happy Sunday!
T.
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Fresh new curb appeal

We have lived in our house for about 3 years, and I love it! I really do. However my front door needed something to spice it up.  Tthe total spent was about $45, and I think it made a HUGE impact!

Before

After

New Paint color $20

New wreath and holder: $15.50

Vinyl rub on from  Empressive Designs on Etsy $9.50

Well what do you think?

T.

SYTYC turns 1!

There is a little spot on Blog Street called

 So You Think Your Crafty; its an amazing blog!

And guess what, it just turned 1-Congratulations!

Honestly, this blog is awesome, not only does it have super talented crafters, ideas, and giveaways, but Missy is super sweet!

Check out the website she is offering give-a-ways all week-good luck!

And leave a comment wishing them a happy birthday!

T.

Photo Friday-Farewell to Fall

November is here, I know this mainly because living in Upstate NY it actually snowed Monday night! Yep first thing Monday morning a car passes me with about an inch of snow on it...ugh really! I am not ready for boots, coats, hats and mittens. My hubby and kids are super excited to go sledding...me I like the warm indoors.  Even though it is not officially Winter (yet)-I say farewell to another NY Fall:

I am off on my annual ladies shopping trip this weekend, so there will not be any craftiness for three days! But there will be a lot of laughs, friendship and great memories!

Have a great weekend!

T.