by Robin | Dec 18, 2008 | Christmas, youtube ROCKS!
How in THE world can Toto's "Africa" be re-mixed into a Christmas montage?  Better yet, with over 9 million views, how have I never seen this before?!  If you don't play this start to finish, you're missing a fun holiday treat from...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Robin | Dec 17, 2008 | Smiles
Why do women have such a difficult time saying a simple "thank you" when someone extends a compliment?   We minimize–"I love that sweater, is it new?""Yes! I got it for $7.99 on T.J. Maxx's clearance rack!"We...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Robin | Dec 16, 2008 | Christmas, Photos, Wordless Wednesday
  {click to embiggen} Adorning my window sills every Christmas,these miniature Mary Engelbreit-inspired snow globes bring outthe child in me.  Oddly, they're some of my favorite holiday decorations…and, yes, I shake them daily :).More Wordless...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Robin | Dec 15, 2008 | Pensieve's Poetic License, Poetry, Product Review Giveaways
The entries for December's Poetic License are incredible; I've updated the original post to include all email submissions, and you should visit it and all the links for a wintertime treat.  Seriously.  A n d, my dear poetic friends, you made it...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Robin | Dec 15, 2008 | Christmas, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Holidays, Photos
Some of my Christmas favorites ~ I’ve had this tray longer than I’ve had my children; it’s been a part of Christmas for close to 20 years!  I love Lisi Martin’s artwork.  It’s exquisite and whimsical and rivals Mary Engelbreit for my...