Getting ready for that lovely freezing fog advisory. Hoping for some good 'ole karaoke fun tonight. Maybe. But I was able to put some lovely new things in the store - so stop by and take a look!

So I go grocery shopping today - no biggie. Get the kiddies into the cart and off we go - kinda. We got stopped by a local news channel to see if I would answer some questions about groceries and prices ON CAMERA. Since I always look stellar when I grocery shopping (NOT) I agree, because at least the kids are cute - and well behaved (for once). Needless to say, I will look horrible with my non-made up face with its lovely acne and my super huge sweater. But at least the kids are cute :)

Well - its finally here :) Happy New Year!
My goals (not a resolution - those are just made to be broken) for this year are to
a) eat more locally grown food
b) start running again
c) do random acts of kindness for people
d) try not to be too much of a bitch :)
e) teach my kids to read

I'm also hoping to get more done for my Etsy shop (etsy.com/shop/hippiejo74) and learn how to knit socks. I really love knee socks and it is so hard to find any that don't suck. All the China made crap is soooo thin and I really love angora and cashmere (really - who doesn't??) so I figure it's about time I made my own. I'll let you know how that goes... :)

Well, another hectic Christmas has come and gone - all without much of a thank you or howdy do. But, as I am trying to be more forgiving - I am just letting it go. Finally got all my Christmas presents done - still want to keep the embroidered calenders for myself. I really loved them. Really. Too much hard work - I hope everyone liked their home made presents as I put loads of time and effort into them. And if you don't - you can always give them back as I know many who would relish them with absolute pleasure. So there - PPPPBBBBBTTTTT!!!! :) As the New Year is coming up - please be careful if you are going out and have a designated driver (yes Mom). And even though it is late - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! and remember, Jesus is the reason for the season :)

Here's a preview of more of the goodies I'll be offering in my shop! Mostly it's fine silver (pmc - .999 pure as opposed to .925 sterling) with sterling necklaces & earring findings. Hope you like 'em :)

Totally forgot about my other stuff...seriously - what's a girl to do??? :)

More lovely new stuff getting put into the shop tonight and tomorrow!! Christmas themed handkerchiefs, scarves and some various other goodies :) Really proud of my new silver accessories - made from pmc (precious metal clay - .999 silver as opposed to .925 sterling) - wearing several of them on my bod right now...aren't you jealous??? :)