Friday Favorite #5

Favorite Disney Princess................if this was my daughter's answer it would be Ariel, of course, that is where the love of Mermaids come from.

    But, this is MY favorite princess.  Most likely because of our mutual love of books- Of far off adventures, sword fights, daydreams and  a prince in disguise!  Books make her happy.  Books make me happy.  I love reading a book, getting to the end, being a little disappointed that it's over, but looking forward to the next one.  So many books, so little time.  I used to read for hours and hours after school, on the weekend, whenever I could get a few minutes of reading time in, then my nose would be in a book.  I usually have a book in my purse, and now on my kindle, so I am truly, never without a book.  One Saturday when I was a teenager, I shut myself in my room and read two books. I also read 7 books in a 5 day timeframe, while working full time!  That is how much I love to read.  I love being turned on to new books and authors and fully immersing myself in the story.  LOVE it!

I also like Belle, because she is able to see the person underneath the surface, to see that there is goodness underneath all the gruffness.  She is a little stubborn, she sacrifices for her father, she takes a bad situation and makes the best out of it.  She is positive, honest and kind. 

 And in the end, she falls in love, breaks the spell and gets her Prince.  And that huge library full of books.  She gets that too!! ;)

Cute and Easy

that's the way I like it!!


My mom's neighbor has just successfully waged a war with cancer. The battle was not cute and not easy, but the little "thinking of you" gift was. I found these cute little dishes at Tai Pan and the muffins came from Costco. They fit perfectly in the dishes, a little cellophane, curling ribbon, a cute card, and it was done. I just wanted something to give to her, to let her know that we were happy she was now cancer free and that we would continue to pray that she stayed that way. These gifts would also be good for welcoming someone to the neighborhood, even a birthday gift for a neighbor or co-worker, pretty much any occasion that you might want a little something to go along with a card or thought!!

I scream, You scream!

I don't know about anyone else, but I love putting together cute, simple gifts that are just a little bit different than normal. When I saw these cute ice-cream bowls at my local craft store I just had to get them. I think I ended up with 14!! Plus, they were 75% off!! Whoo hoo...WIN!!! So, I thought to use the bowl as part of the packaging for the gift. I don't know too many people that don't like ice-cream and all the toppings for a really good sundae or banana split. So, here's how I put it together.




1) Cute bowl! ;)




2) Yummy toppings for sundaes or banana splits!




3) Put toppings in bowl with cute colorful tissue paper. (only 3 toppings would fit)




4) Wrap up in clear cellophane with curling ribbon.

5) Attach cute tag, and wa-lah..you're done!! It makes for a cute, simple gift that is fast and easy to put together.