• Y’all Know I LIVE To Torment My Grown Children, Right??

    Elf on the shelf in snow. Tourment grown children

    For those here that are new, I live in Sandpoint, Idaho. Our children and families live in California. YES, it IS SO HARD!! I am missing SO much. THANKFULLY, my children are amazing. They all come up at least once a year. I go there at least once a month. It’s not ideal but it’s better than nothing right?? Right (sorta, but not really. I want to walk next door and see my kids. Yes, one on each side! Come ON LOTTERY WIN!!) Zachary and family will be here for Thanksgiving week! I am giddy excited. (Yes, I am secretly hoping for MONSTER snow storm and a much longer visit.…

  • Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Mother-in-Law and a Plea For HELP!!!

    Slate decoration for the craft fair Christmas Gift Idea

    I know some gals are lucky to have an amazing Mother-in-Law. (I was NOT lucky… a whole other whine there. Suffice to say, I was despised by my in-laws. I KNOW!! I’m a SHOCKED as you are!!) HOWEVER, some gals LOVE their Mother-in-Law. For instance, I’m a JOY as a Mother-in-Law. Honest!! ANYWAY, I thought I would share a few Christmas Gift Ideas. As Christmas approaches, it’s important to show appreciation for your (NICE, loving) MIL with thoughtful gifts that will make her feel loved and valued. On the other hand, if she is …. hummmm, okay Connie, how to tactfully say what you REALLY want to say like the…

  • What’s in the Craft Room Today? Chaos That’s What!!

    Decorated slate tile for the craft fair

    It has been quite a while since I’ve shown y’all what I’m creating for the craft fair. Which by the way is only NINE days away! OH NO!!! I’m still creating items to sell. My Craft Items   I’ve got mugs, tumblers, t-shirts, slate signs, chapstick/lipstick holders, bottle holders, earrings, faux leather covered notebooks, Stanley Cup Charms, bookmarks, porcelain ornaments, wallets that attach to the back of your phone, and car coasters. WHEW! After I typed that all out I feel pretty good about the variety of items. I’m going to sprinkle some photos around now.   This is such a HUGE difference from my very first craft fair where…

  • Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Guide

    Casino craps table rolling dice

    Get to know more about craps, where the tossing of dice can make a man either a millionaire or an out-and-out beggar. Essentially, this article will serve as your initial exposure to craps online, where you can elicit information about this unique casino game. This guide is for any craps playing level, from a raw fresh craps player to a professional who wishes to enhance their craps playing skills. We demystify craps and provide simple explanations of all the game’s features that help to make it fun and understandable. Explore top and bottom secrets of craps rules & strategies to help you raise your games to the next level. The…

  • $50 Your Way Giveaway! November 2024

    November Giveaway

    How is it time for my NOVEMBER giveaway ALREADY!?!? Don’t throw anything at your computer, or toss your phone across the room BUT we are only 62 days away from 2025!!?!??! I swear when I was in high school I thought 2025 sounded like it was a zillion years away. However, it got here way too dang fast. Also, where is my flying car?? October was busy up here on the mountain. MOSTLY because The Husband got an infection in his eye. Of course it’s the eye that has the monthly shot for Wet Macular Degeneration. To read the entire story (if you are interested) head over to my What I…