Wish I Had This Much Time On My Hands

Name: Her Morning Elegance/Oren Lavie
Where do I get ? www.youtube.com
Cost: free

Why I love it:
I can't even begin to think about the amount of time this video took to create. It is lovely.

Mama's Special Bowl

Name: Pixelated Paradise Bowl
Where do I get ? www.anthropologie.com
Cost: $12

Why I love it:
We don't have fancy everyday dishes, just plain white functional simple plates. I saw this bowl online and knew I had to have it. I love the simple elegance of this bowl. It is perfect for oatmeal or soup. This is Mama's special bowl. I did buy two, just in case I need a back up. And if you have not yet visited an Anthropologie store, I highly recommend it. Beautiful!

I Live Under a Rock

Name: Flight of The Conchords Video
Where do I get ? www.youtube.com
Cost: free

Why I love it:
We don't have cable, and at times it sure seems like I am missing out. Thankfully between Hulu, Youtube, Netflix and other web based streams I can watch things that I like. And I really like FOTC.

AMAZING!

Name: Wingsuit Base Jumping Video
Where do I get ? www.vimeo.com
Cost: free

Why I love it:
This is unreal. I had chills while watching it. Incredible.


wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.

Not So Scared Anymore

Name: Mobi Tyke Light
Where do I get ? www.amazon.com
Cost: about $20

Why I love it:
We have entered the phase of "I'm scared of my room at night!"Enter this little magical glowing dude. He charges all day on a base, and then is ready to be on duty all night long. He can go wherever the kids want him, in the bed, on the table, under the covers, you know, everywhere! He never gets hot, and he provides a nice warm glow in a dark room. You can program him to shine in different colors, or be really crazy and have him cycle through the rainbow. I like him, my kids like him and he will be staying in our house for a long time to come.

I Love These Dudes!

Name: Sir Mix-a-Lot Jam on Youtube
Where do I get ? www.youtube.com
Cost: Free

Why I love it:

Endless Stuff to Buy

Name: Amazon.com
Where do I get ? www.amazon.com
Cost: Free to Browse

Why I love it:
I love shopping online. And I love Amazon for it's tremendous selection and great deals. I completed most of my Holiday shopping on Amazon and saved at least 30% from in store prices. I love that most things ship free, and quick. I don't have to spend money driving around, I can shop from home in my pajamas and know that if I don't like it, I can ship it back. My life just got easier!

She is Funny

Name: Out Of Character Blog
Cost: How about FREE???
Where do I get ? http://outofcharacter.blogspot.com/

Why I love it:
I have been reading this blog for a few years now, and this lady is just plain funny. Happy Weekend!

I'll Have a Crispy Grilled Cheese, Please!

Name: Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel Cookware
Cost: about $130
Where do I get ? www.amazon.com

Why I love it:
The last time I purchased new cookware was in Y2K. Our old Calphalon was looking tired and old and I was on the hunt for something shiny and new. I found it! This set cooks so evenly without the use of high heat. Yes, I really want a set of All Clad, but I'm trying to be fiscally responsible. This set will at least last me another 10 years if I play my cards right. I'm just so excited to cook AND see my reflection when I do dishes!

Sledding, Here I Come!

Name: North Face Triclimate Hero Jacket
Cost: about $200
Where do I get ? www.moosejaw.com

Why I love it:
As mentioned before, I am on a quest to get geared up for winter. I found this coat and knew that it needed to come home with me. It is by far the most wind and water resistant coat I have ever worn. This coat is two coats in one, with an ultra warm zip out heat seeker liner. Now, I am not going to win any fashion contests in this utilitarian coat, but I can go sledding an play in the cold snow for hours and still be warm. I'm excited!

Get Your Pink Hair On!

Name: Wig Out!
Cost: about $5
Where do I get ? www.amazon.com

Why I love it:
This game was the best game purchased for Christmas. It is fun, fast, and really quite easy. The kids loved it as did I. It entertained the littlest 4 year old all the way up to the 11 year old. It was 2 hours worth of simple silly card game fun, I highly recommend it!

Snow Stomper

Name: Sorel Snow Drift Boots
Cost: about $110
Where do I get ? www.zappos.com

Why I love it:
I have never owned a pair of boots that kept my feet warm and dry. I thought they did not exist. Upon the urging of my husband to get "geared up" for winter I bought these after much research. I LOVE them. My feet were warm and dry for the first time ever. They are light and comfortable. I guess you get what you pay for, and I am so happy I paid for these!

So Smart, and Cute

Name: Lenovo IdeaPad S10
Cost: about $400
Where do I get ? www.lenovo.com

Why I love it:
Hubby got a new laptop and I am having a little love affair with it. We are in the land of desktops and laptops at this house, as my hubby likes to say with "enough technical power to launch a shuttle". And I agree, we have many computers to choose from. He came home with this fantastic little laptop that is so light weight, so compact, yet quick that at first I didn't think twice about it, but now, I kind of lust for it. And the fact that it now comes in pink, well, let's just say Mama like!

Warm and Cozy

Name: Knee Length Angel Down Coat
Cost: $95 on sale at the Land's End located in Sears
Where do I get ? www.landsend.com

Why I love it:
I was searching for a warm winter coat with a few specific details. This one fits my criteria of being long enough to cover the tush, warm without tons of bulk and offered in a cute color. So now I have a wonderfully warm, chocolate brown coat that wipes off snow with ease. It is perfect for shoveling, carting around kids and walking to the library. And the best part is Land's End quality. They guarantee all of their items for LIFE. If the zipper breaks 5 years from now, they will either fix it or give me a new coat. That kind of customer service ROCKS!

She is Magical

Name: My Hair Gal Kate at Salon Flo
Cost: depends on what you have done, but very reasonable
Where do I get ? www.salonflo.com

Why I love it:
Ask any of my friends and family and they will tell you that I tend to switch up my hair every 4-6 weeks. I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I don't like to get bored with my hair. I also think that you can never really know what will look FABULOUS on you, unless you try new things. This last hair cut and color ROCKS, and I implore you to give my hair gal Kate a chance. She is darling, knows how to give a mean cut and can even give you a wicked brow wax all without breaking the bank. Thanks Kate, I am so happy I found you!

Stellar Nail Color

Name: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color
Cost: around $4
Where do I get ? www.walgreens.com

Why I love it:
I have been an avid and loyal OPI nail polish girl for years. I tried this on a whim and I love it. It stays looking perfect for at least 5 days. I am tough on my nails, and this stuff has not chipped at all. I chose the color Pink Promise, it is a nice, neutral soft shimmery pink color that looks neat and clean.

Da Bomb!

Name: Toes of the Man I Love Dearly
Cost: not for sale
Where do I get ? not sure

Why I love it:
Today is the day to talk about the Man I Love. He is kind, patient, and strives to be better with every sunrise. I love resting my soul with him at night and I love how he encourages me to broaden my horizons every day. Thank you for all you do, I adore you.

Toasty!

Name: Martex Raschel Electric Blanket
Cost: $125
Where do I get ? www.kohls.com

Why I love it:
When the weather gets chilly, I am always cold. My fingers and toes are usually chilled and blue. This year I vowed it will be different. I saved my pennies and just purchased this blanket. I set it on "Boost"which warms the bed perfectly before I climb in. Then I turn it off and fall into a warm cozy sleep. This blanket has dual controls so hubby can turn his off (he is a hot box) while I keep mine on high until I'm warm. I highly recommend it.

I Guess My Clothes Smell Nice

Name: Downy Fabric Softener and Downy Ball
Cost: around $10 for both
Where do I get ? www.downy.com

Why I love it:
A number of people have commented on the scent of my family's clothing. The funny thing is, I can't smell anything, and that is the way I like it. I am giving up my secret. I use April Fresh Downy and a Downy Ball. Both are available at Target or Walmart. I must be immune to the smell now, as I think our clothes just smell like us.

Gee My Hair Looks Terrific

Name: Alberto VO5 Extreme Style Heat Defense
Cost: around $4
Where do I get ? www.drugstore.com

Why I love it:
I'll admit it, I am a little late to the "must use a flat iron on my hair" game. I found this product recently, and when I do use a flat iron or hair dryer on my hair, it makes all the difference in the world. I no longer have frizzy fried ends that look crunchy and are hard to tame. Nope, now it is soft, shiny and pretty, just the way I like it.