My monthly giveaway update includes snow. A lot of snow. PILES and PILES of snow. I’ll try to remember to take a picture next week of the piles in town. Some are taller than the 2 story apartment buildings!! DAT’s a whole ALOTTA Snow!! Still going to physical therapy, except now it’s only once a month (When I can get out!!). Yup, the foot and lower back continue to hurt after the fall down the stairs way back in October. I do like actually seeing PEOPLE!! It’s so exciting! Last week I even managed to hit some thrift stores! Crafts! I am on a roll. Finished a series of three Diamond Art canvases. I’m very pleased with the outcome. I have my next one set up and ready to work. It’s a sunflower. I just love the colors. If you aren’t in any hurry to get your projects, I highly recommend AliExpress. Super low prices, free shipping. HOWEVER, it does take almost a full month for your items to arrive. For me the time isn’t an issue. I always have a backup project. My regulars know I’ve had a rough time keeping this site updated, Mom’s passing just threw me…

Ahhhhhh February, commonly known as the month of love, where we celebrate the life of Saint Valentine who is the patron of love, young people and happy marriage. AND I get to host a Catholic Central Valentines Day Giveaway! Now that I live in Idaho February will also be known as IT’s COLD AS HECK OUTSIDE month! How cold is it? It’s cold enough to freeze your pants!!!  Sorry, I got a little carried away there. Romance, yes February is the month of romance and in the spirit of St. Valentine, Catholic Central wants to know the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you or an amazing moment that happened in your family’s history. This task was hard for me, personally, The Husband always goes above and beyond for Valentines Day. Spoiled girl that I am I always (teeee hee heeee) get my presents early too. Years ago, it was a tiny Yorkie Puppy I of course named Valentine. I’ve gotten beautiful jewelry. This year the Cricut Maker machine which I have put to great use already with t-shirts for Alice. It’s so much FUN!!!!!!!!!! However, growing up; my parents were never big on Valentines Day. I always associated Valentines…

Join AARP and be entered in the Holiday Thrive Guide Sweepstakes for a chance to win $5,000. I actually COULD Survive the Holidays with this win!! How about you?? Have you entered my $50 Your Way Giveaway? It happens every month! Check the side bar.