Things to do in 15 minutes

In 15 minutes I can

1. Paint my nails "sheer" your toys or brand new skates from the OPI Holiday in Toyland line.
2. Straighten my hair.
3. Complete a Crossfit W.O.D, maybe "Fran"?
4. Enjoy a salted caramel hot chocolate from Starbucks.
5. (According to my husband) spend $200 at Target.

And, thanks to the fabulous ladies at SITS, now I'll have a chance to try that last one! Yesterday I took part in the first annual Merry SITSmas Party. It was so much fun visiting new blogs, and I know it's going to take me a few days to get to all 305 blogs, but I made some steady progress. I was up till well after midnight clicking and commenting and getting caught up in reading all the great posts, only to awaken 5 hours later to the news that I.Won.The.Grand.Prize. The $200 Target gift card and a Friday Feature! Seriously!? Can a Wednesday morning start any better? I think not. Thanks to Tiffany & Heather for hosting yet another rocking comment-love party, and their fantabulous sponsors for providing some very drool-worthy prizes!

Now I'm off to get spiffied up for Friday....oh the pressure!!!!

Merry Sits-mas!

Those girls over at The Secret is In The Sauce are at it again. It's SITS-mas in the blogging world and they've got some great presents to get you in the giving mood. While recent events have not been conducive to a holiday vibe, I need to take a break from reality and get caught up in the happiness and joy that is the holiday season. I haven't decorated for Christmas yet, but when I do, you can be sure I'll be looking to these bloggers for inspiration:

Saucy- Have you seen her Christmas Charm bracelets? And her blog template uses stills from the old claymation cartoons, how cute is that?! If I only lived in her neighborhood..who am I kidding, I wouldn't last for 30 seconds in those temperatures!

Kimba- I have been obsessed with her Holiday Tablecloth/runner. I can't wait to see what else she has in store.

Corrie- This girl has totally whipped her house into holiday shape. And did you notice her fireplace?

Thrifty Decor Chick- I would pay her to spread some thriftiness and decor into my house this holiday season. Oh please fairy Godmother :)

So when I finally drag myself over to the storage building (and put away the Halloween doo-dads) I hope the spirit of inspiration will allow me to do half of what these talented bloggers have done.

For those that have been praying for my brother and my family during this time, Thank You! The progress my brother has made has been miraculous and I know it's because of the prayers lifted up for him. It is a comfort to know that there are so many people that know him, and even more that know him only through this blog, that have lifted him up in prayer.