After an incident involving a bad splinter, Jessalyn’s foot, a mediocre pair of tweezers, and ended in going to urgent care to have the splinter dug out, I decided it was high time to invest in a good pair of tweezers. I spent more money (but certainly not as much as I could have) on this pair than they should be. But after using them for a while, I think they were worth every penny.

These things are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. They absolutely do not leak ever. They keep hot drinks hot for at least an hour and a half, and warm for 4 hours. They say they can keep cold drinks cold for 12 but I haven’t tested that theory out.

I realized it was a simple thing that makes me happy when I took a sip of my still quite warm coffee 3 hours after I made it.

I love these things.

If you’re in the market for a really good travel mug, then seriously, check these out. You can get them from QVC. They’re worth every penny.

Yesterday I went to dinner at my girlfriend’s house. I took a picture of my meal all plated up, and that was going to be my “thing” for the day. However, as delicious as it was, it just didn’t look terribly appetizing in the picture. Instead, she gave me a pair of shoes she bought and ended up not fitting. Pretty, shiny black heals that will now replace the worn out, 15 year old heals. And *that* is my “thing” for day 7.

My little one eats cereal or something easy just about every day, so it’s not like I’m making her breakfast every day. Pour, pour, go.

Last night I had an extra person here, and she likes to eat in the morning. I didn’t have anything here, so I went to the store for breakfast goods. I decided on bacon and pancakes. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ve made plenty of pancakes from scratch, and plenty from mixes where you add eggs and milk or whatever. But I was in no mood for that. I didn’t completely cheat and get frozen pancakes, but I got the next best (laziest) thing I could find.

That’s right. Shake and Pour. Whatever I have to do to speed up the torturous breakfast making process with as little mess as possible. For a Saturday morning that I need to actually cook, Bisquick Shake and Pour makes me happy.

I spent a few hours at Disney’s California Adventure with my little one, a good friend and her son.

Thursday’s little thing is something that makes me happy every single day. It’s the first thing that greets me when I come downstairs in the morning. It’s the one thing that really gets my day started. So what is it?

My Keurig. *bliss*

This:

This is an Ottlite. It’s energy efficient full spectrum lighting. It’s fantastic for all kind of tasks, but if you’re a crafter who works with beads, needlework, polymer clay and more, this little light is a must have. They’re expensive, but they can be found at discount stores for 50% off or more. I was wanting one for a long time and one day I went to Tuesday Morning and saw this little baby sitting all alone on the shelf. I couldn’t believe the price. It was incredible!

So what’s the fuss? The first picture is my work area in “natural light.”

And this picture is with the Ottlite turned on:

This little baby has revolutionized my ability to work on my jewelry.I don’t have to stop when the sun goes down. My previous overhead lighting just didn’t have enough oomph for me to see at night. Now? I can work on a project whenever I want to.

They have a bunch of different styles and sizes, but for my needs, this is just perfect.

For the record, I bought this light myself. I’m not sponsored by Ottlite, I’m not being compensated for writing about this little light. I bought it, use it, and love it. If you’re in the market for a great desk lamp or even a floor lamp, check these out.

I’ll admit it. When I was a young girl I had the maddest crush on Michael Jackson. The release of the Thriller video was an EVENT at my home.

To this day I still really like Michael Jackson’s music and his dance moves amaze me. Yes, I was a fan of his music.

BUT! I had NEVER seen Captain EO. U have no idea why. It’s exactly the kind of thing I would have loved, but for some reason, I never saw the show.

Since Disneyland brought it back as a tribute, I finally got a chance to see it. Wow. It was incredible. The music and dancing were classic. By the end of the show, I was completely thrilled with it. Just fantastic.

So for today, Captain EO is one thing that makes me smile.

All pictures will be taken with my trusty iPhone so the quality won’t be the best ever.

And now, I present Day 1:

My Kalanchoe with white flowers. I only have 3 plants and this is the prettiest of them all. Please excuse the dead leaves. I suppose I need to go out and pick those off. If you’re looking for a VERY low maintenance plant, this is the one for you. It’s nearly impossible to kill, can be started from shoving a cutting into the dirt and saying a little prayer. And the flowers are just beautiful.

See you tomorrow!