Get a Jump Start on Christmas Gifts

I am sure you have read my posts on Cigar Purses and know how simple, cute and inexpensive they can be, but I just want to touch on it again. I have recently found that Romeo cigars boxes are among my favorite to work with! I don't even worry about covering them sometimes because the boxes are brightly colored, clasps are very easy to attach and they are very sturdy. Just something to think about next time you visit your local cigar shop to pick up boxes. Happy Crafting!

My Flatscreen Woes

Speaking of the flatscreen I bought in June, does anyone have any suggestions on stands? I would really like to mount it to the wall and I am not particular as to it moving, tilting or swinging. I just want something sturdy. I have looked at literally hundreds of tv stands and wall mounts and I am just as befuddled as I was before I started looking. They all claim to be sturdy, of course they do! Some offer warranties, others offer price back guarantees, but this is a HUGE investment, (the TV, not necessarily the mount), and I do not want to hang an expensive TV on something that is going to drop it while I'm at work. I have kids for that! Does anyone have any suggestions on brands that they really like?

Birthday Girl

Well, my Ladybug is officially another year older. Wow, what a joy this birthday has been. She got a trip to Disneyland with her little sister and her Grandfather, and Momma of course! Plus she got an ipod touch along with some little filler things. She is thrilled. Momma is thrilled, now that it's over. I had a heck of a time deciding on what to get her. She really wanted an ipod nano, like mine, but they just don't make them anymore. I looked at digital cameras, Nintendo dsi's and even portable DVD players, but kept coming back to the ipod. My mother finally found a an ipod touch at Best Buy at a great price and we had some great discounts to be applied from buying the huge flatscreen we bought this June. So ipod touch it was and it ended up being exactly what she wanted and great for her because not only does she want the music, she is also having a great time playing all the games and reading the books that can be downloaded. There's an app for that!

Buying a new car

I am not sure that I am ready for this. I was not planning on purchasing a new car until February, but when my mini van blew a head gasket, I decided it was time to find something else. Then to make matters worse, my husbands carpool decided he wanted to go to the gym after work so my husband needs a car too! Wow! Not quite what I had planned on.

I have done alot of research and decided that I really like the Chrysler Pacifica and Subaru B9 Tribeca. I checked into the car insurance and it will only increase by about $60 to add another car for my husband and the Chrysler for me. Now the fun part... getting financing. Yipee.... NOT!

Vacation in style without breaking the bank!

Sunshine. Sandy Beaches. Ocean Breezes. Sounds ideal... until you see the bill! Especially if you are traveling with a large family or friends. But it doesn't have to be expensive. Nor do you have to stay in a dive to save a few bucks. Carolina Designs Realty offers Outer Banks rental properties that are a perfect alternative for larger groups traveling to North Carolina. The Seahawk in Duck, NC offers 2 King beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Queen, 1 Futon and one set of bunk beds. Along with your own private pool and hot tub, 10 TVs, a wet bar, pool table and game room, this is the ultimate in comfort and style. You have the convenience of a fully stocked kitchen for meals and fully furnished living areas and the mood setting sounds of the nearby ocean. The views of the ocean are unbeatable from this quiet Duck neighborhood and the ocean and parks are walking distance. The home itself is steeped in Southern charm with all the modern amenities.

This is the perfect place for my family to stay. With the seven of us, we seldom travel without my parents and this house would give my family the convenience of comfortable and affordable accommodations along with the money saving amenities of a full kitchen and patio grill. We can make our own meals and save tons on eating out. To wake up to the sound of the waves lapping the sandy shores and the seagulls out for their morning meal, taking a sunset walk along the beach with my husband, reconnecting, while the kids play xbox or just sitting down to a wonderful meal in the beautiful kitchen, overlooking the ocean, this is my kind of vacation and one that I desperately need.

If an oceanside get away sounds like something you need too, take it easy and take advantage of the great rates available on the Seahawk in Duck, NC for your next vacation.