Sunday, October 31, 2010

Creepy, Crawly Creations

Happy Halloween! Carving pumpkins has become a Halloween tradition for B and I. I usually carve cutesy pumpkins; however, this year I wanted to do something a little bit more Halloween-ish and went with a skull. I think it turned out okay, but it certainly isn't my best pumpkin carving creation.

Do you and your family enjoy carving pumpkins for Halloween?

I also did some decorating around the house. As you can see in the photo below, I decorated my mantle with some fall decor.

Happy Halloween!



Happy Halloween!


Saturday, October 30, 2010

Ghosts of Halloween Past


For Halloween last year, I was an adorable Skelanimal.

This costume was a creation from a combination of items that were either store bought, handmade, or already owned. It was partially handmade by yours truly!!! Yeah, thats right - ME! In my spare time, I love making crafty things, sewing, scrapbooking, etc. The tutu you see in the photo above is one that I made! The actual Skelanimal costume accessories were store bought. I picked them up at one of my favorite stores ever, Target, for a SUPER good price! :)

While I've had several great costumes in the past, I hadn't dressed up in awhile, so last year's costume was special. It ended up being one of my favorite costumes because I made part of the it and I love Skelanimals!


Friday, October 29, 2010

"Saturday Stalk for Savings" Blog Hop - I'm the Featured Guest!! - 10/30

Welcome to Saturday Stalk, a blog hop hosted by us...
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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Fischer Theatre Ghost Walk and Tour

Over the weekend B, my sister, my mom, and I went on the Illiana Paranormal Society (IPS) - Ghost Walk and Tour at Danville's Historic Fischer Theatre.

At the beginning of the tour we viewed photos and videos of IPS's paranormal investigation of the theatre. We then toured different sections of the theatre learning about the history and any reported paranormal activity associated with the different sections. The highlight of the tour for B and I was that each person had their chance at handling a few of the electronic gadgets used to capture paranormal evidence (if you watch Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, or any other paranormal investigation show, you know the kind of equipment that I am talking about). Having the chance to actually handle the equipment and explore the rooms on our own made it feel like B and I were on our own mini ghost adventure.

Overall, we had a great time! No, we didn’t find any ghosts. But the tour was very interesting and we enjoyed the experience.

Thank you Fischer Theatre and Illiana Paranormal Society (IPS) for working together to offer this opportunity to the public!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

SIL Expecting - The guessing game continues...

My SIL had her ultrasound this week and I was able to attend, but baby wasn't very cooperative. Baby kept moving around with its legs tightly curled up, which made it a no go for the tech to tell if baby was a girl or a boy...However, I could have swore I saw baby had "3 lines". I could definitely be wrong because I am not an ultrasound tech by any means and I am even beginning to question what I saw. I mean, the tech didn't even mention anything about possibly seeing 3 lines...maybe she was looking at something else at the time and didn't see them, or didn't want to mention anything because she couldn't say for sure...I don't know.

My SIL's next ultrasound wasn't supposed to be for another 12 weeks, which would put her at 35-36 weeks...that is a long time to go without knowing what baby is...but my SIL was able to schedule an ultrasound appointment in 6 weeks. Hopefully, baby will give the tech a good look, even if it is for just a little bit...so, we can find out what baby is. But for now, the guessing and waiting game continues...

*My Prediction*
From what I think I saw during the ultrasound, I'm saying baby is a girl...but...I'm still hoping for a boy... :)

Did baby cooperate for your "big" ultrasound, when you found out if baby was a boy or girl?

Deserted Island Blog Award

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Tiffany from Shhhhh! Just Between U & Me created this awesome new blog award called the "Deserted Island Blog Award". Tiffany's thoughts behind the award:
This award goes to the blogs that I would have to be able to read if I was stuck on a deserted island!! Theses blogs have so much to offer; they are funny, interesting, informative. or sassy & sexy and I love to read them and participate in anything that they have to offer.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw it but...Tiffany honored my blog and nine other great blogs with the "Deserted Island Blog Award". I am so thankful! And will gladly accept this awesome award! Thank you, Tiffany!

Guess what? I now have the chance of paying forward this award. And without further ado, my must read blogs if I were stuck on a deserted island are:

~ Young and Crafty
~ Petite XXS
~ Big K, little a
~ My Crafty Blog
~ Sewing is "Sew" Fun

Congrats ladies! Now you can pay it forward to other amazing blogs! Have fun! :)

And thank you (again), Tiffany!

Acceptance Requirements: By accepting this award and copy and pasting it on your page, you are accepting the honor of passing it on to some blogs that are a must have if you were stuck on a deserted island.

Saturday Hopping! - 10/23

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Welcome! If you are a new follower, please leave a comment letting me know and I will be sure to follow back. :)

Happy Saturday Blog Hopping!

Amazon Diaper Deal: Pampers Swaddlers, size 1-2

Right now, Amazon is offering a deal on Pampers Swaddlers in size 1-2 (only). You can get a 234 count box of Pampers Swaddlers (size 1-2) for $31.09. That equals out to a price of $0.13 per diaper. That is a very good price from what I've been reading online. But wait, if you are an Amazon Mom member you can save an extra 30%, which will bring the final price down to $21.76. That means a final price per diaper of only $0.10.

I have 2 baby showers to attend in the upcoming months and am thinking that diapers might be a good thing to add to my gift list.

Happy shopping!

Friday, October 22, 2010

Milano Supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure



October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in honor of all of those who've been touched by the disease, Pepperidge Farm has turned the packaging of Milano cookies pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month . They have also launched a Facebook Campaign to encourage consumers to share a "Milano Moment" of when they realized life is sweet to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Now through October 31st, Pepperidge Farm is donating $.50 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every "Milano Moment" shared on the Milano Facebook Page (up to $50,000).


This information was provided to me by One2One Network. By sharing this information, I will have a chance to win a gift card.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Thursday Blog Hops!

I decided to join these blog hops on this lovely Thursday morning. Check them out! If you are a new follower, please leave a comment and I will gladly follow you back when I get the chance. :)

And while you're here, you may want to check out my very first giveaway that I just posted yesterday. You could win a $35 CSN Stores Gift Certificate!!!


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Just wanted to share...

I was looking through some old Halloween photos this morning and found this picture of Cakes that I just had to share with you...


Cakes loves Halloween. Can't you tell? LOL. Okay, maybe not but I think she looks very cute!!! She will be very happy this year that we don't have a costume for her. :)

Hope this brightens your day!

(Cakes was not harmed during this photo...though her ego was)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

CSN Giveaway - $35 Gift Certificate

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from a dining room table to fantastic fitness equipment to cookware and even footwear!

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your home and self ready for your family festivities. I have always loved gathering around the dining room table with my family to share meals and stories. If your family has continued to grow, as mine has, you are in need of a bigger dining room table. Well, you should definitely check out the huge selection of dining room tables offered by CSN Stores. Below are two of my favorite dining room tables:




Need cookware to prepare and serve your delicious meal? CSN Stores has everything you need to be that chef you have always dreamed of and to have your tabletop looking marvelous!




Don’t forget to look FABULOUS during your festivities! A new pair of heels or flats from CSN Stores is just the right accessory!



And after the holidays are over, CSN Stores is the perfect place for you to turn to for that fitness equipment.




Giveaway!

One reader has a chance to win a $35 gift certificate to CSN Stores.

Mandatory Entry:
Visit CSN Stores and leave me a comment that lets me know what you would use the $35 gift certificate towards. I would love it if you left a link to the item.

Extra Entries:
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The giveaway will end on November 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM (CST).
The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Please leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible in your blogger profile. The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on Heard It from the Hills. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Open to US and Canada.


CSN Stores is sponsoring this giveaway. No compensation was received for this post.