Things I won!!!!

I love being in Blogland, where anyday might be a happy Mail Day......as it was for me recently.  Thanks to the generosity of some blog friends, I won a few things lately....and they  definitely added cheer to my days.  Many of you know that I've been going thru Physical Therapy post surgery, to get the use of my right arm back after the shoulder surgery I had in December.  Well, it's tough....and it's been fun to get a few fun, happy things in the mail to brighten some of the days when I wanted to throw in the towel that I use to do towel stretches......what is a towel stretch you ask???  Well, take a towel, hold it in your left hand, dangle it down behind your back, and reach around with your right arm behind your back to hold it and lift .......for someone with a wounded wing, it stretches and pulls and generally if you are doing the right thing, hurts like _____!!!!!
So I bet you're wondering what I won???!!!  So I'll share!
First of all, my friend, Tanya (and yes, she has become a sweet friend over the years of us reading each other's blog) at Frou Frou Britches  hosted a giveaway for some Arbonne bath salts (she is a rep, in case you need something!) !  They are just the right prescription and they smell heavenly!!! Ahhh.....

When she emailed me to tell me, I could hardly believe it....and what a perfect way to unwind, especially after Physical Therapy!!!
THEN, (yes I won TWICE!!) I won a beautiful necklace from my friend, Cricket @Cricket's Cafe !  It is handmade by Theresa Mason, and it is simply beautiful!!!  You can see Theresa's work here at Theresa'sCreations.  She has got some totally gorgeous collections and pieces that she's made!! Need a special gift? She has lots of choices!! So a HUGE thanks to Cricket and Theresa, as well!! Here's my necklace!

Isn't it BEAUTIFUL????????

 And lastly, I was given an opportunity to try out a new tote bag......from Simply-Bags.com!

They contacted me to see if I'd like to have one so that I could share on my blog about their products! I'll be telling you more about that tomorrow....You're going to love it!

Things I won!!!!

I love being in Blogland, where anyday might be a happy Mail Day......as it was for me recently.  Thanks to the generosity of some blog friends, I won a few things lately....and they  definitely added cheer to my days.  Many of you know that I've been going thru Physical Therapy post surgery, to get the use of my right arm back after the shoulder surgery I had in December.  Well, it's tough....and it's been fun to get a few fun, happy things in the mail to brighten some of the days when I wanted to throw in the towel that I use to do towel stretches......what is a towel stretch you ask???  Well, take a towel, hold it in your left hand, dangle it down behind your back, and reach around with your right arm behind your back to hold it and lift .......for someone with a wounded wing, it stretches and pulls and generally if you are doing the right thing, hurts like _____!!!!!
So I bet you're wondering what I won???!!!  So I'll share!
First of all, my friend, Tanya (and yes, she has become a sweet friend over the years of us reading each other's blog) at Frou Frou Britches  hosted a giveaway for some Arbonne bath salts (she is a rep, in case you need something!) !  They are just the right prescription and they smell heavenly!!! Ahhh.....

When she emailed me to tell me, I could hardly believe it....and what a perfect way to unwind, especially after Physical Therapy!!!
THEN, (yes I won TWICE!!) I won a beautiful necklace from my friend, Cricket @Cricket's Cafe !  It is handmade by Theresa Mason, and it is simply beautiful!!!  You can see Theresa's work here at Theresa'sCreations.  She has got some totally gorgeous collections and pieces that she's made!! Need a special gift? She has lots of choices!! So a HUGE thanks to Cricket and Theresa, as well!! Here's my necklace!

Isn't it BEAUTIFUL????????

 And lastly, I was given an opportunity to try out a new tote bag......from Simply-Bags.com!

They contacted me to see if I'd like to have one so that I could share on my blog about their products! I'll be telling you more about that tomorrow....You're going to love it!

finally coming out of hibernation.....

Much like the Groundhog earlier this month, or like Baby C here peeking out from her cocoon like stroller cover, I am peeking out from my bloggy break, getting ready to come back to Blog land.  I really didn't intend to take such a long break, but somehow PT has been wearing me out, and I've been on the lookout for my Bloggy Mojo.......every time I think I was ready to emerge, it waned.  It waxed and waned, leaving me with exhaustion and not a lot I felt like blogging about.  Alas, it is returning, so stay tuned for that giveaway I last talked about two weeks ago, stay tuned for my telling you about some awesome giveaways that I WON!, and stay tuned for a few other items that are bringing the mojo back...yes, dear friends, I am feeling the mojo start to gurgle...anyone else felt like that??? I have read a few posts from you, but even my blog reading has waned...just felt the need to take a break.  and catch a cold.  So I do hope I haven't lost all of you.......please tell me I have a few bloggy friends/neighbors left out there.......tomorrow I'll be telling you about some things I won as giveaways!!!  Lucky me!
And lucky me, that I get to be a Grammy to this little angel pictured above! This was taken by her mamma, who had her all bundled up for a neighborhood jaunt with the dogs!  Isn't she adorable?????

finally coming out of hibernation.....

Much like the Groundhog earlier this month, or like Baby C here peeking out from her cocoon like stroller cover, I am peeking out from my bloggy break, getting ready to come back to Blog land.  I really didn't intend to take such a long break, but somehow PT has been wearing me out, and I've been on the lookout for my Bloggy Mojo.......every time I think I was ready to emerge, it waned.  It waxed and waned, leaving me with exhaustion and not a lot I felt like blogging about.  Alas, it is returning, so stay tuned for that giveaway I last talked about two weeks ago, stay tuned for my telling you about some awesome giveaways that I WON!, and stay tuned for a few other items that are bringing the mojo back...yes, dear friends, I am feeling the mojo start to gurgle...anyone else felt like that??? I have read a few posts from you, but even my blog reading has waned...just felt the need to take a break.  and catch a cold.  So I do hope I haven't lost all of you.......please tell me I have a few bloggy friends/neighbors left out there.......tomorrow I'll be telling you about some things I won as giveaways!!!  Lucky me!
And lucky me, that I get to be a Grammy to this little angel pictured above! This was taken by her mamma, who had her all bundled up for a neighborhood jaunt with the dogs!  Isn't she adorable?????

Gee, where does time go???

How can it be time for Friday Fives again??? Wasn't last Friday just two days ago?  I started my Physical Therapy, and not only does it take up a good chunk of time daily, but it HURTS!!! It is more painful by far, than the surgery and recovery from that!  Geez, Louise......but I am working thru it, and looking forward to my getaway later this spring.....Wanna know where we are going?????  Ok, here's a hint.....

YES!!! My husband and I are finally going to Paris for our 30th anniversary later this spring!!!  I am beyond excited, of course.....SO, on that note, let's do a Friday Fives about traveling!!! What do you say?  I don't know how many readers I have left since I've been just a tiny bit delinquent and absent in my blogging.....not daily for sure, so I hope a few of  you are still out there, and will leave a little shout out to let me know who's still reading....and yes, that giveaway is still coming up, but I"m still working on it, so I hope it's going to be amazing and that you'll come back for it....so for now, let's have some fun.....

FRIDAY FIVES:

1.  What was your most favorite vacation you've ever taken?

2.  What is your favorite WAY to travel?  Do you mind flying, would you rather take a train, drive a car????

3. If you had $3000 and a long weekend, today, where would you head?

4. What is your favorite traveling tip, especially any of you European travelers that have tips I may need to know!!

5.  Do you fold, roll or just throw in your clothes in the suitcase when you travel?? Best packing tip????

Have a great weekend, y'all........I'll be seeing you around!

Gee, where does time go???

How can it be time for Friday Fives again??? Wasn't last Friday just two days ago?  I started my Physical Therapy, and not only does it take up a good chunk of time daily, but it HURTS!!! It is more painful by far, than the surgery and recovery from that!  Geez, Louise......but I am working thru it, and looking forward to my getaway later this spring.....Wanna know where we are going?????  Ok, here's a hint.....

YES!!! My husband and I are finally going to Paris for our 30th anniversary later this spring!!!  I am beyond excited, of course.....SO, on that note, let's do a Friday Fives about traveling!!! What do you say?  I don't know how many readers I have left since I've been just a tiny bit delinquent and absent in my blogging.....not daily for sure, so I hope a few of  you are still out there, and will leave a little shout out to let me know who's still reading....and yes, that giveaway is still coming up, but I"m still working on it, so I hope it's going to be amazing and that you'll come back for it....so for now, let's have some fun.....

FRIDAY FIVES:

1.  What was your most favorite vacation you've ever taken?

2.  What is your favorite WAY to travel?  Do you mind flying, would you rather take a train, drive a car????

3. If you had $3000 and a long weekend, today, where would you head?

4. What is your favorite traveling tip, especially any of you European travelers that have tips I may need to know!!

5.  Do you fold, roll or just throw in your clothes in the suitcase when you travel?? Best packing tip????

Have a great weekend, y'all........I'll be seeing you around!

Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No more arm sling for me!! I can start Physical Therapy, or physical torture as a friend's child says, this week.  Hopefully a couple of months of that and I"ll be back to normal.  I can drive freely now, but no pulling, pushing or heavy lifting!!! Yes!!!

On to cleaning closets!!!