What Are You Doing?

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity.
I've been busy trying to get the house in some kind of order.
I can't find anything.
I was so careful when I packed for this move.
I labeled everything.
Then when I moved in,
I just kinda unpacked and shoved things in places
and forgot where I put them.
They may be lost forever.

Things I can't find since I moved:

Brian's toenail clippers
Stamps and envelopes
My ratty brown hairbrush
Some of my craft supplies
My eyelash curler (Tragic!)
My salad spinner
Haircutting scissors
My cast iron skillet

How does one lose a big ass heavy cast iron skillet?

In addition to taking the time to look for things,
I've been attempting some decorating.
Which is just crazy.
But I'm enjoying thrifting for the new place.

Yesterday I went to the Brass Armadillo.
It's an Antique Mall here in Phoenix.
I didn't find a lot but I did find this sweet
amber vintage Buffalo Ball Jar.

I wanted to add some yellows to the decor
to try to brighten things up a bit.

I also bought some sunflowers (fake) for the table at the Hob Lob today.
And check out this little pig.
He's covered in burlap.
I fell in love with him.
He probably doesn't belong on the table
but that's where he is at the moment.

I put the antique ladder in the corner
where the Christmas tree was.
Right now it's holding magazines.
The house always seems so naked after the tree comes down.

Also, on my to do list
has been this project:

Blessing Bags

 

 

I've noticed so many homeless people on the street corners lately,

begging for money, or food.

I never know quite what to do in those situations.

Give them money?

Buy them a meal?

Lock my doors?

Yesterday I went to the dollar store and purchased what I could find

that I thought would be helpful

to someone in need.

A warm pair of gloves

Applesauce and a spoon

granola bar

pack of cookies

pack of cheese and peanut butter crackers

Wet wipes

hand sanitizer

led flashlight key chain

cough drops

$5.00 gift card for McDonalds

 

I bought enough for 6 people and placed each set in a Ziploc bag.

I'm keeping these in a basket in my car

and they will be handed out

the next time I see someone on the street corner

in need of a little help.

 

I've always intended to do this

but life gets in the way.

We push those thoughts aside and move on.

Well, I do.

And that's not okay.

 

I'm glad I finally got off my duff and did this.
I had learned about the Blessing Bags  here.

 

I've been so truly blessed this year,

that it feels good to be able to give back.

And now it's New Years Eve.
And many of you are probably planning
on doing something exciting tonight.
So am I.

Got my jammies on
and am curled up with my husband to watch a little tv
before turning in around 8:00.
No champagne toasts for us.
This is all the celebration I can handle.

Yum.

Happy 2013 Everyone!

Linking up with Elaine at
Sunny Simple Life.

 

 

Holly

xxx-ooo