I want you all to know how much I love hearing from you. I love writing this blog and you all are amazing.
With so much stuff going on lately, I haven't been able to give The Palmetto Queen the attention it deserves. I am concentrating on some other projects and spending time with my family. Because of this, I will be on blog vacation. I will return January 7th with a great organizing series.
In the mean time, you can follow me on twitter to keep up to date on my latest projects, including the radio show that premiers in January. I now have 2 twitter handles @nighlon and @cari_on
Until then, I am planning some great things. I'll be back with a new and improved Palmetto Queen
90 Day Challenge: Overdue Update
As you all know, I have been participating in the 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge with Creative Bioscience. I have been naughty and not doing as well as I would have hoped. With the chaos of life lately, I was lucky to remember that the drops existed, much less to take them AND eat right. However, I am shocked that I have stayed at the same measurements even though I wasn't taking them like I should.
I have a goody for you today! A special promo code just for you Palmetto Queen readers!
If you go to lifefitstore.com, who has the lowest prices for HCG drops, among other diet products, you qualify for a 15% discount on online or phone orders. Just enter the code QUEEN at checkout or tell the representative when you call! Creative Bioscience has researched this company for quality assurance and they stand behind the lifefitstore.
Enjoy your code. If you have any questions, just let me know. I will be happy to answer them or find someone who can answer them!
Pinterest Kid Crafts
I will be sharing some Pinterest love over the next couple of days, starting with my favorite Christmas Crafts for children. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do. I just love it when you can do crafts from things you have around the house! I'm looking forward to a craft day with my hubby and little guy tomorrow!
Today's blogger is the adorable Jen from Making Our Life Matter. She is one of my amazing blogging buddies and she always gets me in a good mood. Jen sees the important things in life and takes pride in the roles she carries out as mother and wife. She's a baseball mom and loves every minute of it. Check her out, I'm sure you will be in an instant good mood!
What are your plans for this magical weekend?
Today's blogger is the adorable Jen from Making Our Life Matter. She is one of my amazing blogging buddies and she always gets me in a good mood. Jen sees the important things in life and takes pride in the roles she carries out as mother and wife. She's a baseball mom and loves every minute of it. Check her out, I'm sure you will be in an instant good mood!
What are your plans for this magical weekend?
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers
I'm sure you all have been wondering where I have been or if I have just been loopy. Well, I've been a little loopy, but that's not all. I've been dealing with some sensitive family issues that have demanded my full attention. But, that is all behind us and I'm back in full swing. Things are looking up, and so is this blog.
As I have mentioned in a previous post, I love stocking stuffers. There is just something about sticking within a budget and size limit that brings out the creative side in me. I like to do stockings based on their personality (I love shopping for geeks!) and their life stages.
For instance, if I am making a stocking for a college student, I may pick up a thumb-drive, some pens, snacks, and a gift card for their favorite restaurant. You could even do a theme stocking and fill it full of toiletries, school supplies, gadgets, or things that will make them laugh.
I have compiled a list of things that are small enough for a stocking and you can pick up at just about any store- no ordering necessary.
As I have mentioned in a previous post, I love stocking stuffers. There is just something about sticking within a budget and size limit that brings out the creative side in me. I like to do stockings based on their personality (I love shopping for geeks!) and their life stages.
For instance, if I am making a stocking for a college student, I may pick up a thumb-drive, some pens, snacks, and a gift card for their favorite restaurant. You could even do a theme stocking and fill it full of toiletries, school supplies, gadgets, or things that will make them laugh.
I have compiled a list of things that are small enough for a stocking and you can pick up at just about any store- no ordering necessary.
1. Create a simple emergency kit with a flashlight, extra batteries (or even one that doesn't use batteries), non-perishable snacks, an emergency blanket, a first aid kit, bottles of water, a multi-tool, a flare gun, and maybe even an emergency cell phone.
2. Create a stocking of bath goodies like a poof, bath salts, bubble bath, a pumice stone, candles, and some amazing lotion.
3. Gather some jewelry making supplies or other crafty things for the crafter in your life.
The following ideas are for anyone's stocking and not part of a theme.
- Conductive gloves for touch screens
- Phone tripod
- Ornament
- Flask and other travel bar ware
- Travel games
- USB coffee warmer
- Snazzy ear buds
- A fun mug
- Nightlight
- Journal
- Reusable grocery bag
- Crazy Socks
- Picture frame
- Liquor minis
- Phone/ Tablet case
- That CD/ Movie/ Game they have been wanting
- A Subscription service like Audible, GooglePlay, Itunes, Netflix, or Gamefly (This one does require ordering, but you don't have to wait for it to arrive)
- Water Bottle
- Fun and bright colored gadgets and accessories
The ideas for stocking stuffers are endless. I like to think of a few really great things the person I am building the stocking for will like and then just improvise on the rest. I might decide I want to pick up a USB coffee warmer, a fun thumb-drive, and a case for their iPhone Then, I will just browse the dollar/ clearance isles to find other things that the geek I love will like. Half of the fun is making sure it will all fit in the stocking.
What was your genius stocking stuffer moment?
Today's blogger is Raquel from Organized Island. She is absolutely amazing and I just love her diy and practical organizing tips. She also shares tons of recipes that I drool over. Go check her out, she's just fabulous!
Boy Meets Marker: A Sticky Situation #Contest
My son is now 2 and I still haven't gotten used to the messes he gets into. It seems like he is always covered in something. Either cake, spaghetti sauce, or green marker. Not too long ago, the little prince was playing in his room while I was getting ready to run some errands. After too much suspicious quiet time, I called him into the kitchen. He happily came.... then I saw what he had been doing. He had been coloring all over himself with a green marker. That is quite the sticky situation. It only got worse from there. After that, he wanted to color on himself anytime it was color time. So, instead of taking the markers away that he loves so much, we moved craft time into the bathroom to help combat sticky situations. It is much easier to clean up when he is already in the bathtub- that works for anything messy!
Because my little guy is constantly getting in a mess, not only do I keep Wet Ones in his bedroom, in the kitchen, car, my purse, and his toddler bag (for when he's not with me); I have made other arrangements to help deal with the messes. I keep cleaner in a handy bottle that travels with his art supplies, I do messy things outside whenever possible, and keep rags and baby soap in the kitchen for easy hand washing after the dinner mess.
Because my little guy is constantly getting in a mess, not only do I keep Wet Ones in his bedroom, in the kitchen, car, my purse, and his toddler bag (for when he's not with me); I have made other arrangements to help deal with the messes. I keep cleaner in a handy bottle that travels with his art supplies, I do messy things outside whenever possible, and keep rags and baby soap in the kitchen for easy hand washing after the dinner mess.
WetOnes wants to hear about your Sticky Situation and how you handled it. They are holding a contest just for these crazy mom moments. If you enter, you have the chance of winning an iPad Mini or tickets for Six Flags. It just takes a minute, and I'm sure you will get a laugh out of reliving your own Sticky Situation, I know I did!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Wet Ones. I
received a promotional item to thank me for participating.
Christmas Tag (You're It, or Are You?)
The FABulously nerdy girl Carrie at The Carrie Gland tagged me in a Christmas game. This is going to be so much fun!
1) What makes Christmas such a special holiday for you and your family?
1) What makes Christmas such a special holiday for you and your family?
After so many years of working retail and worrying about if everyone would be happy with the gift I got them, I got burnt out on Christmas. I started dreading the Christmas season. That has all changed! Now that I'm a mom, I love doing all the fun stuff for the little prince and look forward to it all year long. My husband loves Christmas so he gets really excited. That gets me excited. I love all the fun things we do as a family from decorating the tree, making Christmas cookies, to people watching during the season.
2) Were you told the truth about Santa Claus by your parents or did you find out another way? And...do you plan on lying to your kids (if you have them or plan on having them)?
2) Were you told the truth about Santa Claus by your parents or did you find out another way? And...do you plan on lying to your kids (if you have them or plan on having them)?
Santa Claus isn't real? WHAT? Just kidding.
My dad's friend actually told me about Santa Claus and my parents were not happy about it. They wanted to wait a couple more years. But, they lived in the moment and went with it. I have 2 little brothers that are 2 and 6 years younger than me, so they made it a game and let me help do the reindeer tracks outside and boot tracks inside. I enjoyed helping with the Christmas magic. We do tell our son that there is a Santa Claus, but we want him to know about the legend and the Santa Claus spirit. We want to instill in him the magic of giving - because that part of Santa Clause is real.
3) Real tree or fake tree?
3) Real tree or fake tree?
We have a fake tree now and we did sometimes when I was growing up. However, sometimes my mom would surprise us with a trek into the woods to chop our tree down. We didn't go to a tree farm, we went and found the perfect one in the woods, which added to the wonder.
4) Do you open presents on Christmas morning, Christmas Eve, or both?
4) Do you open presents on Christmas morning, Christmas Eve, or both?
Both. Jammies and a movie on Christmas Eve and Santa presents on Christmas Day. My hubby and I don't wrap gifts to each other, we just pick something out. Watching the little guy open is enough excitement. We also have Christmas Eve breakfast at my husband's grandparents' house. Its always fun with green eggs and ham... and lots and lots of chocolate.
5) What is your favorite Christmas movie to watch? Favorite Christmas song?
5) What is your favorite Christmas movie to watch? Favorite Christmas song?
My favorite Christmas movie is The Christmas Story, but animated would be The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the Bells. It is just so pretty.
Thank you so much for including me Carrie. I'm starting to think that we were separated at birth (even though we are different ages. The geek world is a better place because of you!
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