I’m making the switch!

I have used wordpress.com, and I’ve been happy.  I even purchased a premium template, which makes my blog beautiful.  But, I wanted more.  More control.  More everything!  I shopped around a few different times, but was never happy  with pricing for hosting or the level of service.  I stumbled up Twenty70hosting and loved their blogger special.  I wanted a personalized email address.  I purchased a domain, but never used it!!!  So, today, I took the plunge. I’m moving my blog!!!

I am also attending Blissdom ’12.  I would love to win $100 for my trip north.  Woo Hoo.

If you are interesting in having my control over your blog, for a reasonable price, check out Twenty70 Hosting.  From their website, Twenty70 is:

• Twenty70 is woman owned
• Twenty70 specializes in WordPress hosting with servers optimized for WordPress
• Twenty70 owns our own servers, we’re not a reseller.
• Twenty70 has provided several full & partial conference sponsorships in the last 2 years.

Like: Shopping

I never thought I would like online shopping, but it turns out that I do. I LOVE LOVE LOVE getting good stuff in the mail.  It started with Amazon.com, but now has moved beyond books & music to garments, shoes and art supplies.  This morning, I ordered from modcloth.com this:

Then, I ordered my BirchBox.  I’ve been a member of New Beauty’s Test Tube for a while now, but need a monthly fix to get me by. 

Because I promised my daughter, I ordered two sketchbooks from the Sketchbook Project.  I selected “The Last of the people I know.”  Olivia selected “Writing on the wall.”

And lastly, I signed up for Carla Sonheim’s class – Silly 1 Redux – The Art of Silliness!

Things like crack: Chalkboard Paint

Since I’ve discovered the joys and wonder of chalkboard paint, I’ve painted everything (nope, not an exaggeration….).

If you come for a visit, take my advice and don’t sit still too long.  I am not responsible for my actions.

Modded Ikea Bag

Two weeks ago, me and my daughter (and a friend) had a 3-day weekend in Orlando.

 

While the girls played at Harry Potter World, I was busy shopping for crack at Ikea.  That store is like crack to me…

I ran across this giant plastic, zipper bag and knew I needed it for my art class.  I tote 3 bags to and from class, because I can’t find a large enough bag to hold everything.  I was so happy to stumble across this beauty.  While I like the bag, the colors aren’t my taste.  I remembered I had some plastic paint (thank you, stash!!), so I got busy.

Before long, I had a modded bag just for me.  Cute, yes?

I can’t wait for school tomorrow night…  Yep, I’m a geek.

PJ & Harry – Best Friends {I Heart Faces: Friendship Photo Challenge}

I love this picture of PJ and his best friend, Harry.  Harry and his family moved away to California a few weeks ago.  Makes me love this picture even more.

Phix Energy Drink

I applied through Mom Select to sample the new Phix Energy Drink powder.  Happily, I was accepted.  Just a few weeks later, I received free 3 boxes of Phix Energy Drink single server packets in the mail.  What is Phix you say?

Well, Phix Energy is a sophisticated energy drink mix and herbal supplement blending green tea anti-oxidants, energy-restoring NADH and Yerba Maté for enhanced vigor, with added vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling healthy. Their all-natural energy drinks give an immediate lift, but unlike other energy drink mix products, there are no spikes, jitters, or crashes. Phix powders are natural, vegan, and gluten-free and come in 3 delicious flavors: Citron, Tropic, and Teaberry.

I received Teaberry and Citron.  My family was so happy.  Until…..

We tried it.  My children refused to drink it.  My husband will drink it, but only if water is his only other option.  The taste is… off.  It is not terrible, but far from delicious.  Sadly, I did not notice any energy boast.  Thank you Phix, for allowing to try your product.  Sadly, it did not work out for me or my family.

To learn more about Phix, see:

• Phix website
• Facebook
• Twitter

If you are interested in sampling a 1 month subscription to Phix, please leave a comment.  I will randomly select a commenter on Dec 15.  You will be sent 3 boxes of any flavor and a 25% off coupon for a future purchase.  Good luck!!!

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin REVIEW #6

As the weather is getting hotter and hotter (after all, I live in FL), I craved chic lit.  I purchased Something Borrowed at our local grocery store (which as a fabulous book section).   I was unsure, but happily surprised.  

Buy the book from Amazon: 

From Amazon.

The smash-hit debut novel for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship.

 

Rachel White is the consummate good girl. A hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan law firm and a diligent maid of honor to her charmed best friend Darcy, Rachel has always played by all the rules. Since grade school, she has watched Darcy shine, quietly accepting the sidekick role in their lopsided friendship. But that suddenly changes the night of her thirtieth birthday when Rachel finally confesses her feelings to Darcy’s fiance, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way. As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In so doing, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren’t always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.

 

This new tie-in edition will coincide with the release of the film, starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinski.

 

I am so glad I read this.  After reading the book cover, I wasn’t so sure.  Afterall, who wants to read about someone cheating on someone else?  evidentially, I do.  the main character, Rachel, is so likeable and her best friend, “the engaged before 30 ” Darcy is so…. unlikable.  Before long, I was hoping Rachel would end up with the love of her life.  There were many laugh out loud moments.  I can’t wait to see the movie (but PLEASE read the book first.  The book is ALWAYS better!!!  If you haven’t yet read Something Borrowed, read it now.