tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:26:46 +0000RandomGive Awaysworld issueFamilyDecorcommunityFresh AirTalent SharedYou can do itQuotemotivationEnvironmentTake NoteBeauty and the BestNeighborly LoveBabyProduct ReviewConservationReligionFunnyeco friendlyThe Green SceneNatureBook ReviewRecyclevacationMedia FrenzieHolidayMusicDo it yourselfDesignParty TimerecreationInspire desireMotivating MondaysJust buy itPersonal BestmovieoutdoorLifeFavorite ItemHouseholdSavor the FlavorLearningShape it UpI heart thisMothersJust BecausewebsitesBefore and AfteropinionTalented TuesdaysHome Sweet HomeBeautyNatur(ally) SpeakingNoble and GlobalInspirationalRecipesKlennex PleaseentertainingEducationWhine and CheeseSpriggyMy favorite things to make life a-okayhttp://hunkydori.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dori)Blogger316125Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakestag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-7112617722078617589Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:54:00 +00002011-03-07T09:54:24.405-08:00I'm not sure what kind of book that this is but I'm sure its more than likely a memior (because everything written is a memior now days.)  Gretchen mixes her experience in trying to become more happy with antidotes, facts, and just plain common sense to help motivate ourselves in wanting to become more happy.  Because isn't that at the end of the day what we all are looking for?  That's right....http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/cxa5s8etTU4/happiness-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/03/happiness-project.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-4787936880215951271Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:11:00 +00002010-03-08T07:12:17.600-08:00 My new favortie sign I found on ETSY!  How can this not make anyone happy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/HLZ5k205jpo/sign-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/03/sign-of-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-3895611026398309949Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:53:00 +00002010-03-04T11:53:15.109-08:00Nature So on my run the other day (yes it was warm enough to go outside) I noticed a hillside just starting to pop up crocus!  I was so excited and my heart warmed.  Yes, Spring is on it's way.  Despite the fact that it will snow on those yellow crocus there are plenty of indications that Spring will still indeed come.  Usually this time of year I go for a walk and look for branches to force to bloom.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/vGVSS18T10k/lets-branch-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/03/lets-branch-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-5924570873650711820Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:39:00 +00002010-03-01T21:39:25.199-08:00So for a while now I've been missing my mom.  All the things she knew and that made her so talented.  Ever since I was young she slowly has been slipping away little by little with the early onset of Alzheimer's.  I wish she was there no teach me all that she was.  First being, that she was an excellent cook.  Not a good cook, not a trained chef but rather just a perfectionist in the kitchen.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/2B2Xcr6uKEs/developing-talent-101.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/03/developing-talent-101.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-8320636381893062636Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:14:00 +00002010-02-16T08:14:20.112-08:00My dear friend Abby from Little Miracles Baby Planning has an awesome business and her blog is so imformative.  She is an earth friendly, advice giving, free give away type of girl.  In fact if you go to her blog she has some very cool eco-chic giveaways that end this Friday.  All you have to do is send her an email with which giveaway you would like to enter.  That's right.....two different http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/kYY-dHKWzbE/cool-give-aways.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)1http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/02/cool-give-aways.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-154552739017921233Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:05:00 +00002010-02-15T07:05:26.286-08:00So I'm watching the Olympics and loving it!!  (is that my excuse for not writing for the last two months?) The part I like best is the crazy little athlete spots they broadcast giving you history on the individual contestant.  It seems I cry every time.  Emotion is just part of me and whomever wins the event it seems I take pride in that country and family and person.  My heart aches for the fallhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/3nAy4sNzaU0/2010-olympic-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/02/2010-olympic-games.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-8258317361879000381Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +00002010-01-21T06:58:58.348-08:00HouseholdDo it yourselfI must be in a no blogging but crafty giving mood because I saw this also from How About Orange and think it is such a swell idea.  They are gift bags made from envelopes!  Or better yet....just buy bags.  However I have a zillion envelopes randomly floating around the house with no card to match.  And when you're in a pinch for something cute to give somebody something in, it could just be this.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/_DZRXAbmo0Q/i-must-be-in-no-blogging-but-crafty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-must-be-in-no-blogging-but-crafty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-1051740895222366054Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:14:00 +00002010-01-13T10:14:53.379-08:00Yes it is 2010 and that means I have been thinking about New Year' Resolutions.  I always write them, and they are almost always the same each and every year.  Geez, that doesn't sound very good at all.  I must not be conquering my inner demons.   My first one is of course is the one that is bugging me the most.  That magical number has creeped up and my jeans don't quite look right.  I was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/Ck8G-GxjM08/2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-6653783696032536326Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:26:00 +00002009-12-16T06:28:44.016-08:00 Who says I need to give my child anything for Christmas.  He had plenty enough fun with just this box for at least at hour.....and yes, he did fit in rather comfortably.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/HFUwY5G_eNE/be-nice-people-its-holiday-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)1http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/be-nice-people-its-holiday-season.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-8661394171750148591Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-12-14T07:00:27.529-08:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/HrEek41q278/something-that-truly-did-make-me-smile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/something-that-truly-did-make-me-smile.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-6505376694339137872Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-12-07T07:21:29.647-08:00RecipesSavor the Flavor My second cookie attempt is this from Sunset Magazine this month. They just look so good....and remember I'm upping the good looking factor in my cookies this year Chocolate Decadence Cookies 10 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon baking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/J6h-8zfm-gU/cookie-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/cookie-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-7076005109732029430Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:45:00 +00002009-12-04T06:50:23.822-08:00 So it's only December 4th and I feel so far behind the game.  I don't want to miss a day of the Christmas season but I feel I've already lost four days.  Four days of Christmas Music, four days of advent calendaring, four days of lights flickering in and outside the house.  Basically four days of plain old holiday cheer.    I need it and I need it fast.  The weekend if here so I'm sure I'll http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/a5RpdyO431k/christmas-decorating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)1http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-decorating.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-2843494100346698406Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:49:00 +00002009-12-03T06:49:59.296-08:00You can do itDo it yourself I bought a scarf a few years ago and it is my absolute favorite.  Everybody who sees it instantly picks it up, admires it and then asks me if I made it myself.  They ask me because they see how little talent is required to make this hip and eclectic scarf.  And I'm sure the required talent is why I decided to give these as Christmas gifts this year. Wool roving, ribbon (of course), and 30 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/vERU81LIuy8/christmas-gifts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-gifts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-8173464677746397368Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:38:00 +00002009-12-01T05:40:29.234-08:00HolidayDo it yourself So I'm planning and preparing for the great Cookie Exchange that happens in the month of December. My goal this year is to up the design factor and make five fabulous looking and delicious  cookies.  The first one will be the standard sugar cookie but I need to spend a little more time frosting and working with my patience (I tend to get bored after my fill of dough).  These cookies will be madehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/yX05M7_CQLE/cookie-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/12/cookie-1.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-2070549056438432269Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:30:00 +00002009-11-30T06:30:29.878-08:00So with the passing of Thanksgiving and black Friday, the Christmas season is officially here.  I love hearing the holiday songs on the radio and I welcome them now with open arms.  Get out those lights, send those cards, and stuff yourself with cookies. December always passing so quickly and the new year will be here before you know it.  Being cyber Monday today and the start of red and green http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/agZUdJcs8BA/christmas-is-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/christmas-is-here.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-904685446295371038Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-11-23T05:48:57.225-08:00I heart thisFavorite ItemBabyDesignThis last weekend I went to this co-op boutique show here in my neighborhood.  A place where many small businesses (or large) show off and highlight there stuff.  There are so many talented people out there and I loved it all.  One of my favorite was a graphic designer who made prints, calendars, cards and even designs blog headers.  This baby announcement was one of my favorites and she had it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/_yfDEcHKpvo/favorite-baby-item-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)1http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/favorite-baby-item-of-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-2152143731413595991Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:00 +00002009-11-19T05:50:32.003-08:00HolidayFamily This year is the first year I'm having Thanksgiving at my house!  I'm sooo excited.  My entire family isn't coming (though the Colorado branch is always welcome) but it is certainly more than I ever expected.  I wasn't even planning on making a turkey for my minute family and was actually planning my first day of skiing for the year....However this is sooo much better.  I love food and what http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/AlgmgRcRK0I/come-on-over.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/come-on-over.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-5951078362466759153Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +00002009-11-12T07:21:31.481-08:00I recently bought this new camera.  It came in the mail on Saturday and I was so very excited.   I loved how small it was.  (The size of a business card to be exact!) On Tuesday I went to take a picture and I couldn't find it any where in the house.  I've searched for two days straight.  I didn't even put the trash out at the curb because I'm ready to go through it with a fine tooth comb!  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/iMa12zK7TOw/just-my-luck.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-my-luck.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-3869249310282361588Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:47:00 +00002009-11-10T06:47:52.102-08:00I had weird dreams last night and am starting my morning feeling ________!  I truly can't think of the word I feel or a way to describe it.  Maybe it's because I dreamt about Angela Lansbury, cruise ships, and Tupperware factories all in one night.   It's hard to get motivated when  I'm overwhelmed and under excited.  Is there a word for that?  I guess I'll start with my 'TO DO' list.  And then http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/DVPtpRJOSfs/i-had-weird-dreams-last-night-and-am.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-had-weird-dreams-last-night-and-am.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-6810518543840827306Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 +00002009-11-06T06:45:24.137-08:00I could ask, where did the week go, but what a glorious week it was!  High temperatures, beautiful sunshine and happy dispositions.  I woke up this morning and felt like I had a great night sleep.  Ready to face the day and lo and behold it's Friday! Much on my to-do list has been scratched off and little remains.  I'm ready for the weekend........Bring it on.  Hope you have a great weekend toohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/1n-38951-WE/happy-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-friday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-8317138992050858892Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:32:00 +00002009-11-04T06:32:00.442-08:00Just BecauseRandomSo while getting a root canal yesterday I noticed a sign at the dentist office.  It read- We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit. When I searched it out on the net the quote is attributed to Aristotle.  It's my new quote of the moment and is written on a card now in my bathroom.  I had time to think waiting in the dentist chair and thought about being more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/4PhQxchaUOw/quote-of-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)0http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/quote-of-moment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-5479895671626962687Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-11-03T07:17:00.214-08:00I heart this I saw these are my heart jumped.  How can I be so excited about a bath towel!  Amy Butler has designed these new towels for welspun and you can get them at BedBathandBeyond.com.  Now maybe getting out of the warm shower can't be so bad.  At least I'll have a smile.  I think it will be $14 well spent.  Well, maybe $28 in case one gets dirty :)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/q4fGVRY49_M/amy-butler-towels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)2http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/amy-butler-towels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750878373556822536.post-9107825743529014403Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +00002009-11-02T07:02:22.636-08:00HolidayJust buy itI saw this at PotteryBarn Kids and loved it instantly.  What a great way to get kids to think about what they are thankful for.  30 days and 30 pockets to express gratitude throughout the month.  I plan on saving all the cards (or condensing and making a list) for memory sake with date and age of gratiture.  It's amazing to find through the years what things you are thankful for at different http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HunkyDori/~3/hWOWZTzdgtw/november-gratitude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dori)1http://hunkydori.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-gratitude.html