Soy Wax Candles Blog

I'm trying to come back.....

2010-02-03T19:10:00.003-05:00

Okay, so I have had major setbacks, and big time computer issues....
But I am trying to come back..

Go over to my other blog Candles, Crafts and Whatnot to read the story.....you can get filled in over there!!

Take care,
Kat

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T08:26:00.002-05:00

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

Here's hoping that all of you are surrounded by love and family this Holiday season, and that all your wishes come true!!

Take care,
Kat

I Want One!!

2009-12-02T21:40:00.005-05:00

This is just too cute for words!!

I want one of these, seeing as though I can't have a real panda bear,
this will suffice just fine!!!

Where can I get one??

Take care,
Kat

My Friend in Phoenix

2009-11-29T19:50:00.003-05:00

One of my dearest friends lives in Phoenix Arizona, and she is like me where she never complains about how hot it is!! We always got along well, because we seemed to always be cold.

Anyway, she called me a few weeks ago to say that her car had just died and she didn't know how on earth she would be able to get another one. She would have to be looking for Used Cars, and pretty quickly, too! You see, her ex-husband had ruined her credit pretty badly during their marriage, and after the marriage ended, she found out that all the cards they held jointly, put her in a credit shambles. She seemed so distraught, not over her marriage being over, but because her credit rating now stunk, and with her needing a new vehicle to get to work, she didn't know what she would do?

She called last week to say that she is sure she is getting a car now, thanks to a great company called Drive Time. This is a company located in Phoenix (and around Arizona) that offers their own financing and is geared towards people with less than wonderful credit.

She said this was like a godsend for her, when she found them, they offer competitive rates and she took the instant online approval thing on their website, and as long as she has a job that they can verify, she will qualify!! How great does that sound?? I am so happy for her!! She really needs this car, and it is nice to know that there are some dealers out there who will help someone out, even if their credit rating isn't good. This was not her fault, so to be penalized by every lender who thinks she is a credit risk, is just not fair. Thank goodness she found DriveTime, and it seems like it was just in the nick of time too!!

Till Next Time,
Take Care,
Kat

What a Funny Picture

2009-11-27T22:53:00.001-05:00

I saw this, and it cracked me up!
Obama looks so serious, and I think the soldiers are supposed to be serious too, most of them are, except for the clown in the middle??

What is that face? He looks like Curly from the Three Stooges!! LOL

Just thought I'd share!!
Take care,
Kat

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-26T08:56:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone is well and safe this Thanksgiving Day, and not getting too stuffed!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Take care,
Kat

Money for Christmas?

2009-11-24T19:24:00.005-05:00

How are you dealing with the current economic crisis and having enough money for Christmas this year?

There are a lot of people out there that think they may not have money to buy Christmas presents, or to even have a Christmas dinner, but there are some easy ways to make some money for this holiday season.

Have you thought about payday loans? They are a quick solution to get some extra cash when you need it. It is like an advance on your next paycheck, and sometimes you can pay off the loan in installments, which makes it easier on your wallet, especially around the holidays. We all could use a boost on certain weeks, and this just might be your answer.

Another way to make some quick money for the holidays is to sell some of your unwanted stuff. There are places online where you can sell just about anything, and if it is just laying around, gathering dust, why not let someone else utilize it? And in the process, you will bring in some cash for your things that you can spend on presents that will be put to good use.

You can have a garage or a yard sale, again, selling off your things that are no longer needed. Although, this isn't exactly yard sale season, there are some collectors out there who search for the unusual garage or yard sale at this time of the year. Maybe some of your neighbors would join you and you could have a neighborhood sale?

Then there is the part time jobs that are available only for the holiday season. You will only be hired prior to the holiday, but that just might be enough to raise some of that dough you are needing. Some companies that can be found in the classified ads ask for people to demonstrate their goods in a store, you have probably seen them in the supermarket or Walmart? These companies hire you to give out samples and/or coupons for their products, and in return, you will get paid to do this. It is usually not a steady job, but again, it just might be enough to get you what you need.

And lastly, there is blogging for money. There are a lot of bloggers out there that post articles on their blogs to help endorse a company, or companies, and in return, you will get paid for writing that article and helping to drive traffic to the company website. Most companies pay within 30 days, so if you are thinking of this option, you need to get cracking to raise that money before Christmas comes!!

I hope this has given you some ideas on how you can maybe raise some money for the holidays this year.
Till next time,
Take care,
Kat

What else can happen?

2009-11-18T20:29:00.006-05:00

Oh my gosh! Now my washing machine has gone on the fritz. This has not been a good year for me, let me tell you. First it was the broken heater, then the computer that had to be replaced, lots of small things in between and now it is the washing machine!

Now I have to go look at washing machines this weekend to try to replace this broken one. I am going to do a lot of comparison shopping, but something tells me that I might find the best deal at Sam's Club, as usual. They have some gorgeous front load washers, and they are reasonably priced. I know because I have looked at them before when I was just dreaming about a new washer and didn't actually need one. A sort of window shopping, put it on the wish list kind of thing. But now, I really need to get one. I love the one I posted a picture of above, mostly because it is my favorite color of red, and also because it is a front loader, and I have never had that before. I still have the old fashioned lid that opens on the top thing. This one looks so much more stylish, don't you think?

I also have to consider space when I am getting my new washer and might have to go with one of those compact washing machines. I don't have a big house, and have thought about getting an apartment sized set to try to save space. I will have to look around, like I said, and weigh all the options first.

Oh well,
Till Next Time,
Take care,
Kat

My Space New Moon Premiere Video

2009-11-17T19:27:00.005-05:00

Counting down to Friday for the release here locally for the New Moon movie in the Twilight Saga. I have already bought our tickets for Friday night's show, so we are all set to go!!

Here is a video of a New Moon Premiere and the interviews done by My Space....
It's pretty good, and you get some different answers than are in most interviews....

Enjoy............

The Twilight Saga New Moon Red Carpet Premiere

Hope you enjoyed this.........
Till Next Time,
Take care,
Kat

Want to do a Sunflower Puzzle?

2009-11-16T21:12:00.004-05:00

Here is another really pretty sunflower puzzle that you can do, if you have time.
I love doing puzzles and you know how much I love sunflowers!!!

Take a break, and relax and do a little puzzle.

Hope you are relaxed and you enjoyed this puzzle.
Till next time,
Take care,
Kat

A Great Article...

2009-11-12T19:42:00.004-05:00

We have a great new article over on the magazine, The Angels Weekly, called LOVE IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT….

It was written by one of our finest writers, Bing, and she truly captures the essence of domestic violence. It is definitely a gripping read.

Please go over and read this great article and you are welcome to leave comments also!

Thanks for visiting....
Take care,
Kat

Surfing in November?

2009-11-06T22:57:00.003-05:00

While I was driving home from work tonight, I was behind a truck that had 2 surfboards strapped to the roof.....

Who goes surfing on Cape Cod in November?

It was about 40 degrees here today, definitely not warm enough for surfing!!
I wondered who they were, and where they were coming from, to have surfboards on their truck??

The didn't have an out of state license plate, because then maybe that might have explained some of it.....

But seriously......
Who goes surfing around here in November???

Weird!!!

Till Next Time,
Take Care,
Kat

New Moon, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Steward Magazine Photo Shoot

2009-11-05T20:27:00.007-05:00

This is a snippet from the magazine photo shoot that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart did for Harper's Bazaar.

Damn! They are HOT!

I have added a video of the photo shoot for you to see, and please feel free to drool if you want to......I did....LOL

This was done to promote the movie "New Moon" and it's upcoming release on November 20th. I am so excited and can hardly wait. Although they aren't dressed in their typical movie attire, I kind of like this glam look that they have going on. Especially Kristen, she rocks the glam look!

But personally, I will always be focused on Rob.....I can't help it, and these photos don't make it any easier!!

Please enjoy the clips below......

Till Next Time,
Take Care,
Kat

A Great Blog

2009-10-30T21:16:00.001-04:00

I love going to this blog, because this camel is one smart animal! LOL

This blog is called, Kamila, the CAMEL from Bulgaria and she is funny and also offers many great ideas.

She gives a lot of helpful advice in these areas:
How to Make money with with your blog, and she offers detailed explanations of some of the programs.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) which offers advice for better ranking in Google.
Entrecard and Adgitize tips for anyone thinking of joining, or for anyone who has joined.
How to get more exposure by submitting your Blog to Blog directories.

Here is the link for Kamila The Camel - A Camel in Bulgaria

She also enters contests, and I'm not sure about those, but she seems to have fun and good luck. I am not one for entering contests, but if you love contests, then you should check out all the info she gives in this area too!!

Kamila is a great read and informative too, and I really enjoy going to her blog to see what new news she offers up.

Take care,
Kat

Do you need a Web Host?

2009-10-20T20:59:00.004-04:00

I've said it before and I will say it again, if you are looking for web site hosting, you have got to check out the Web Hosting Geeks site. They offer the best of the best, and offer consumer reviews of many different sites, and the ratings that we, the average customer have given the hosting sites, along with their own reviews and ratings.

If you are seriously thinking about switching to a hosted blog so you can have your own .COM, then this is the place to go to check out the benefits and the pitfalls of the many different hosting companies out there. Without them you will be lost, and may end up with a cheap web hosting company, but one that doesn't fit your needs. You have to consider many different things before switching to a hosted site.

If for example, your site will be loaded with many graphics, you will want to make sure that the hosting company you are going with can handle that, and that the bandwidth will be sufficient for your needs. If you are going to need many pages for your site, you want to make sure that you aren't limited to 1 or 5 pages with the host that you go with.

Also check out the down times of the sites you are considering. Some companies offer a cheaper rate, but their server goes down quite often, making your site unavailable to your viewing public. Sometimes, cheaper is not always better.

You might also want to check out the Web Hosting Geeks blog to see all the content they provide, and all the tips and hints that they give to us. You can check out the different types of web hosting to see what type would be best suited for your site. There is a lot of information to absorb here, but it is good information, and content that you can't get anywhere else.

They also have an awards section where they have listed the best in many categories including, best blog hosting, where they list the best hosting site for blogs, or best e-commerce hosting, where they will tell you the best hosting site for your business. There are many other awards here and you should look them over depending on your needs, to see if that would help you make your decision for a hosting company.

I will always suggest the Web Hosting Geeks website to anyone that I know that is thinking of switching from a free blog or site, to a hosted one. It is the best way to make an informed decision when choosing a web hosting company.

I hope this helps you!
Till Next Time,
Take care,
Kat

Another funny Pet Halloween pic

2009-10-18T02:00:00.000-04:00

Here is another one of my favorite Pets in Halloween costume pictures!!

This is so precious, and so creative too!!
Ahoy, Matey!!!
I wonder if someone made this, or was this bought??
And can you buy pet costumes??? LoL

Till Next Time,
Hope you're smiling!
Kat

Do You Want to be "Tempted" ?

2009-10-16T17:00:00.005-04:00

Do you love Twilight, and/or Vampires? If you do, have you read the "House of Night Series"? This is an amazing series of books written by a mother and daughter team, P.C. and Kristin Cast, and they take on the job of creating a world of teen vampyres and all the problems and angst that they go through.

You can preview a great song and the trailer for Tempted by clicking here.

"Tempted" is the name of the 6th book in the series, and in case you missed the others, or are just looking to start the series from the beginning, they are: Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed, and Hunted. If you have never read any of these books, I will tell you that you are truly missing out!! Although they are written mostly from a teen's perspective, they are really good books. They will keep you engrossed and wanting more!! P.C. and Kristen have created a nice balance of page turning suspense and romantic moments, with battles and just dealing with life.

You can listen to the first chapter of TEMPTED on audio, by clicking here. It is sure to get your curiosity peaked, and you will want to get this book as soon as you can!!

They were asked how they got to collaborate on these books, and P.C. (the mom) answered, "I've taught high school since 1993, so I have a pretty good handle on teen-speak, but I realized as I was trying to write first person from a sixteen year olds point of view that I was getting stuck on what should have been pretty simple word usage questions. Well, I kept yelling down the hallway from my office to where Kristin was "innocently" (her word!) watching MTV and asking her questions. After I did this several times I decided it was ridiculous! That I should just see if Kristin wanted to co-author with me. She said yes - my agent loved the idea - and we took off from there.
I write the draft and then I send it to Kristin for her rewrite. I often leave her notes in the text as I'm writing, as well as blanks I ask her to fill in. When she gets done I read the manuscript again before sending it off to our editor in New York. It sounds complicated, but it's really not."

The mom of the duo, P.C. Cast, is an award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance author, as well as an experienced speaker and teacher. She lives and teaches in Oklahoma. The daughter, Kristin Cast, has won awards for her poetry and journalism. She also lives in Oklahoma, where she attends the University of Tulsa as a communications major.

You can go to the House of Night Fan page on Facebook Page, by clicking the title, and you can follow them and read all about it, or just join other people in discussing this well anticipated book. Tempted will be released on October 27th, 2009, and the fans are getting rabid!! Everyone is anxious and can hardly wait!!

Will you be one of the "Tempted" ones in line when this book is released??

Tell me,
Kat

The Banana Bunch

2009-10-16T16:55:00.003-04:00

This is one of my all time favorite Halloween Pet pictures!

I love the faces on these dogs,
They are priceless!

More Halloween pet pics to come.......

Take care,
Kat

Injury on The Ruins

2009-10-14T18:22:00.005-04:00

I watched last week's episode of MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins, and Shauvon Torres who is one of the contestants, suffered an injury where she claimed she burst her breast implant after she belly flopped into the water while doing a challenge.

Now, she is not the brightest bulb on the tree, but I felt bad for her because she really looked like she was in pain. And there is always the possibility of injury to the chest after surgery.

She was rushed by ambulance to the hospital for xrays and a CAT scan that revealed she was just badly bruised and had some muscle, tissue and nerve damage in her chest. The doctors advised her to leave the show so that she could recover. She was not going to be able to compete in any more challenges.

"Me being hurt and plunging into the water, I knew I'd done something to my body on the inside," she said. "I couldn't explain what it was, but I knew there was something bad."

So that got me thinking, why do so many women want breast augmentation to enlarge their breasts when they usually don't look natural and there are complications some times?? On the show, so many of the other women were worried after this incident because they have implants too!!

Before I ever did anything like that, I would do a lot of research, and scan the Before and After Photos to see if this is what I really wanted. But to me, I just don't understand the whole concept of the big boobs look?? But it is very common now a days, and women are getting breast augmentation done a lot younger. I guess, to each his or her own!!

Take care,
Kat

Bear With Me.....

2009-10-11T11:04:00.004-04:00

Please bear with me while I fix a few things.....

I wanted to change the template here, what do you think so far??? But now I have to re-do things, so be patient with the changes....

I like this template, but it will take some getting used to, and I have to put my widgets back.

Let me know what you think...

Take care,
Kat

A Late Vacation

2009-10-11T10:32:00.002-04:00

Summer is over, but there is still plenty of time to squeeze in a fantastic vacation at one of the Myrtle Beach Resorts in South Carolina. There are some really good deals going on right now and the prices are unbelievable! You could stay in a resort that has a room facing the ocean and wake up to the waves crashing on the sand. How nice does that sound?

My friends stayed in a Myrtle Beach Resort when they vacationed in August and they said it was the best vacation they ever had! From the gorgeous view to the beautiful room overlooking the beach, they said they are definitely going back again next year. And I am going with them this time. I am not going to miss out on all the great sight seeing, and shopping that they did, and I am envious of the beautiful tans they both had when they came back.

They said that they woke up in the morning, had breakfast at the hotel, and then just walked right out to the beach and relaxed in the sun. I have never stayed anywhere that was right on the beach, and I can't remember ever waking up to the sound of the water. Anyway, they said they would tan for a few hours, then go back up to their room and change, and head out to see the sights. They went to some great museums like the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum, and also visited the Ripley's Aquarium and said it was one of the best that they have ever been to. They also went to a great water park that was close by and said that they were like two little kids playing on the slides. I had to laugh at the pictures they brought back, but I really am envious.

I will be looking into Myrtle Beach Hotels so we can go again, and I can get to enjoy all the things that they did. I am getting excited just thinking about it. I can't wait.

Till Next Time,
Take Care,
Kat

Did You See This??

2009-10-11T06:55:00.000-04:00

I saw this ad while visiting blogs today, and I had to laugh my butt off!!

Do they really think that anyone is fooled into thinking that the woman in the top picture and the woman in the bottom picture are the same??

I mean, Come on!!

Not to mention the skin coloring, the belly ring, and the different shaped navel, but really......are we supposed to think that this is the new and improved version??

Sorry, but I am not that dumb!

And I don't know many people that are, that would fall for this advertising.

Maybe that is the reason they kept the faces out of the photos??

Hoping we couldn't tell it wasn't the same woman??

Seriously, still laughing over here...........

Take care,
Kat

A New Television

2009-10-10T22:49:00.002-04:00

I am getting a new television soon, and I can't decide whether to get a High Definition television, or a regular one.

If I go with Direct TV, they offer over 130 channels in high definition and that is something to look forward to. High definition is definitely a better way to view all my favorite programs. I first have to review all the Direct TV Packages that are offered and select the one that will suit my needs the best.

Movies are my thing, and I will certainly be looking for the Direct TV Deals that offer me the most in the movies department. I can't live without my movies, and they offer really good package deals with a lot of the premium movie channels. That is something that I am just not getting right now with my local cable company. The price I pay right now for cable television without any movie prices is higher than the prices of Direct TV Service.

I think I would be a fool to not get my new television with the high definition option, and then I can watch all my favorite shows and my movies in HD. I feel like I am so behind in the times, and that everyone is ahead of me with the HD TV and the huge screens. I am still watching a 19 inch old tv, and that is why is is time for me to upgrade!!

I deserve it...
Take care,
Kat

Awwwwwwww, look....

2009-10-07T20:03:00.002-04:00

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Isn't this just the cutest thing??

I would love to be able to hug and kiss him!!
He looks so sweet!!

I just love Panda Bears....

Take care,
Kat

How Do You Shop Online?

2009-10-04T18:08:00.000-04:00

If you are like me, you are looking for the best value for your money, and you don't want to spend all day looking for items or comparing prices by going back and forth to loads of different websites. That is the reason that I always use shopwiki.com for my online shopping, no matter what it is that I am looking for. They do all the searching and comparisons for me, and list it all on one site for me to go to.

Here, you can find all the sales from all the online stores in one place, with all the prices shown, so you can do your comparison right there and then. No more having 15 different windows open at once, this is just one place, one window.

When I needed a Holiday evening dress, I went there and I couldn't believe the selections that they had listed. I had more choices online than I did at the local mall. And I did find what I was looking for although I had something completely different in mind when I logged on!! But the choices were awesome!! And the prices listed right there helped me tremendously in choosing the right cocktail dress for the party.

My daughter also uses this site, because she is a designer label dresser, meaning she wants to always have a designer outfit on. She loves the Calvin Klein and the Michael Kors styles, and usually shops for the best sales online. She has been able to get many different styles and designers pieces for a song, by just hitting the sales right. And the good thing is that she can usually find things in her size, she wears petite outfits most of the time.

Me? I'm just happy to get anything on sale, and I can usually find complete outfits that will mix and match with other things that I have in my closet. This helps in the cost department. You want to find outfits that mix and match so that you can get the most out of every outfit that you purchase. That fuchsia blazer might be calling your name, but if it doesn't match anything in your closet, you won't have anything to wear it with? So even if it is a great deal, you won't end up wearing it, so why would you purchase it?

If you do your clothing shopping online, or for that fact, any shopping online, please check out the site I use, shopwiki.com and save yourself some time and money. I love how they have appliances and furniture and bedding and dishes and so many more things listed, that there really isn't anywhere else you would need to go?

Till next time,
Kat