Friday, December 18, 2009

Great article on Etsy!

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I came across this wonderful article about etsy... check it out!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/fashion/17etsy.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&no_interstitial



I really like the last paragraph:
Still, the challenge is to find balance. “What’s the point of doing something you love,” she asked, “if you are too exhausted to do what you love?”

Thursday, December 17, 2009

A video worth watching - amazing!

Dont dare to miss this amazing Video Clip ... but first read the following...

This video shows the winner of "
 Ukraine 's Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.

The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about $130,000.00

She begins by creating a scene showing a couple sitting holding hands on a bench under a starry sky, but then warplanes appear and the happy scene is obliterated.

It is replaced by a woman's face crying, but then a baby arrives and the woman smiles again. Once again war returns and Miss Simonova throws the sand into chaos from which a young woman's face appears. She quickly becomes an old widow, her face wrinkled and sad, before the image turns into a monument to an Unknown Soldier.


This outdoor scene becomes framed by a window as if the viewer is looking out on the monument from within a house. In the final scene, a mother and child appear inside and a man standing outside, with his hands pressed against the glass, saying goodbye.


The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine , resulted in one in four of the population being killed with eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million.

Kseniya Simonova says: "I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some audience members to tears. And there's surely no bigger compliment."

Please take time out to see this amazing piece of art.



http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=vOhf3OvRXKg

Monday, December 14, 2009

Great Holiday Gift Ideas!!!

Still doing your holiday shopping like me? Every year I plan to start early, and yet I still start mid-December heehee! Well thankfullly for you, there are still plenty of fantastic gifts available in my etsy shop!

The perfect gift for your favorite hostess! Beautiful beaded pie/cake servers and glassware will make a fabulous treat for yourself, or a hostess, housewarming, birthday or holiday gift!
So beautiful on your holiday table! Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind.

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Cute botanically inspired jewelry!
Check out this adorable sterling Pine Cone!
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Beautiful bracelets! These bracelets will brighten up your wrist and add the finishing touch to any outfit!
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Have a great holiday season everyone!! :)

Monday, December 7, 2009

Skydiving and Drag Queens...

I've skydived and shot a gun, but I could never had said that I've worked a party with a Tupperware selling Drag Queen! But now I can! Me and "Aunt" Lola Cabana worked a home party last Friday...what fun! He was a trip!  He does very well and I can see why, what a great personality!  The party was a huge success, and a big thank you goes out to the hosts, Dianna and Gail!

A photo of my mom and Aunt Lola! (not liking my chin in this one lol)

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

No Yolk Deviled Eggs

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Not only are these better for you than traditional deviled eggs, but if you have a problem with eating egg yolks, then these are for you! You wont even miss the yolk, the potatoes add that perfect amount of creaminess!  These are great for holidays, pot lucks, or just for snacking around the house! So enjoy :)

NO YOLK DEVILED EGGS

Ingredients

  • 10 hard-cooked eggs, cooled completely
  • 3/4 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with skim milk and margarine)
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
  • Paprika 


  • Directions

    1.     Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and discard or refrigerate for another use. Set whites aside. In a small bowl, combine mashed potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard and food coloring if desired; mix well. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving. Makes 20 deviled eggs.
    Nutritional Info:

    Amount Per Serving  2 egg halves: Calories: 92 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Total Fiber .4g | Protein: 6.8g





Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Weight Watchers and Clomid do not mix...

I'm just sayin'.  I've been incredibly hungry lately, I figured it was because it was getting colder out....but I googled side effects of Clomid, oh wow. No wonder I've felt "off" lately. Weight gain, migraines, fatigue (and many more)....oh great, perfect for Weight Watchers lol! NOT!

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