Friday, November 18, 2011

Fun Friday Foto #2

Well I enjoy taking pictures of my kids...I don't think that is a shocker as I feature them quite often here.

In trying to give myself an idea for today's post I decided to fall back on last Friday's theme:

Fun Friday Foto

I figure I have enough fun things, at least in my mind, to share that Friday's can be dedicated to fun and whimsy.

I hope all of you have a fantastic weekend and stay warm.

Here in North Carolina it is chilly and the cold weather, I think, has finally arrived and will stay (we had shorts weather just this past Tuesday...I know crazy right?).


Bubble bubble toil and trouble


Jazz hands or maybe scary monster


Pink riding hood trying to ship herself out of this crazy house


Ninja or Tai Chi master?

One other thing I would like to share with you all, as Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, is this super cute coloring book (for kids and adults alike).

I spotted this book first over at Bonzai Aphrodite and then decided I would purchase 3 for my children (ssshhh don't tell them it is a surprise to keep them entertained at Thanksgiving while I cook).

Happy Thanksliving is super cute and is about a vegetarian Thanksgiving...however it is perfect for omnivores as well. 

At only $5 a piece (this includes shipping) you just can't go wrong.

As a side note the author Nathalie VanBalen is a self published author so she is working hard to get her name out there.

Here are a couple of shots of the book, Saywards at Bonzai are way better though, not yet colored:





Happy Friday to you all and guess what when I hit post #100, which will be next week, I have a Pealightful giveaway planned :)

Interested?  I thought you might be. 

Stay tuned.

So what do you have planned for this weekend?


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

I am sure all of you are aware that the holiday season is coming...just take a look at shop windows and television commercials.

Would you like to find a way to make the holidays a little cheaper?

Would you like to get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"?

Just head over to Melissa & Doug as they want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best!

Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Scrummy Snack and a Winner

I religiously read Bit of the Good Stuff written by the very talented Sharon.

She lives on the other side of the pond, England, and beyond the content of her blog I love some of the words she uses...like scrummy.

So today I've included scrummy in my title because seriously it is a fantastically descriptive word.

My snack is simple yet built of my own desire.

I have read a few places about coconut peanut butter, and I thought "That sounds good."

I can't find the product here so I combined my two favorite items and made my own:



I toasted up some bread and smeared it on


The warm toast helps make the concoction melty and drippy (both techinical terms)

For a little added sweetness because I was needing it (my kids were stressing me out) I added some chocolate chips.




Oh the ooey goodness...please do yourself a favor and give this a try, I promise you will not be disappointed.

Plus while you are eating your sandwich head over to Bit of the Good Stuff and see what Sharon has going on.

What sort of snacks do you enjoy eating when you need something a little special?

Also the winner of the Crunchmaster Crackers giveaway is Tory.  Congratulations Tory Crunchmaster will be sending you a case of their delicious crackers.