Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

December 24, 2012

Happy Christmas Eve!

Filed under: Holidays,Seasons,Things I Love,Travel — gardener @ 10:44 am

After waking up to the sound of rain falling- I’m peering outside as I type this and see that the sun has made an appearance. Mom says that it’s really humid out- with mild temps, but tapping on the heels of all that is yet another cold front, so cooler weather is yet again on its way. I’d forgotten how crazy Southern Mississippi weather can be this time of the year, but it’s a lot milder than years past- or at least that’s how I am remembering it anyway.

It’s hard for me to believe that it’s Christmas Eve. Tomorrow, Christmas Day. Tonight we will spend the evening with people I love dearly, and tomorrow we’re having a relaxing and laid back Christmas- with our festivities happening for supper instead of the late lunch that it has traditionally been. We’re also having soup- which I love the idea of- plus Christmas breakfast- something I don’t think we’ve ever done since we always eat so early.

What are you doing for Christmas? Whatever it is- I hope you find yourself surrounded by much love and joy!

December 21, 2012

Gratitude

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude — gardener @ 6:09 pm

I love my family! I have been excited about being here, but because of all the things that had happened (shootings etc.) I’d really been struggling to feel anything but sadness at the loss by so many this time of the year, but finally- two days ago- in the midst of cupcake baking- it hit me.

I’m grateful- for the silly cats that make me laugh on a daily basis- for my mom, diddy and Matt- for Marcel and for my absolutely fantastic friends. The ones that have VIP ringside seats to the inner circle- who love me for who I am- imperfections and all. For the email I received yesterday saying that my cupcakes are the best this person had ever eaten- for the reason of this season CHRISTmas. I’m grateful- for the pain and frustrations that have taught me life lessons… for letting go and moving forward and not allowing anyone to drag me into the darkness and out of the light- for not feeling bad for being who I am- and for not sinking away and being less just because some aren’t comfortable with me being me- for gallon people and for each breath that I take- for LIFE~

I am blessed and I’m SO grateful!

December 13, 2012

Can’t get Enough of Coupon Codes

Filed under: Life,Shop til ya Drop,Techy,Things I Love — gardener @ 1:58 pm

Coupon codes- I love them. Seriously, they probably rank at the top of my list of favorite things. If I am planning a shopping trip- I first look for online coupons before I go. I print them out and take them with me. (Trust me when I say Google is your friend on this.)

When I shop online- if I don’t have coupon codes in my email, I Google the retailer and see if I can find something. Funny thing is- 9 out of 10 times I find something.

Case and point- EVERYTHING I ordered online this Christmas season had a coupon code of some sort. Earlier this week- went shopping in town and had coupons- additional 30% off everything- including sale items… PLUS had a 10.00 off the total coupon. I ended up spending 50.49 and my total savings- 91.00!!!! So I saved twice as much as I actually ended up spending. Yep Yep- that kind of stuff makes me HAPPY!

So before you buy- do your research and it could save you plenty of moolah this holiday season and EVERY day!

December 8, 2012

Home Alone

Filed under: Home,Life — gardener @ 5:07 pm

I spent the day out shopping with my sis and when I got home- Marcel, mom and diddy were gone. They’d gone to a dinner, so that gave me a little time to myself to just take care of a few things that “I” wanted to do.

It has been good to be able to do that- to have a time out of all the hustle and bustle of vacation time and just relax and breathe. They are on their way home, so I didn’t have as much time as I would have liked, but at least I had some and hopefully they’re bringing me some dinner, because I’m hungry.

Cooking

Filed under: Food,Holidays,Seasons — gardener @ 5:02 pm

I’ve officially started my Christmas baking. Two days ago I baked a Dutch apple tart- a sour cream pound cake, plus an apple, spice cranberry-nut cake. The first two have made it to their homes and the last one will be delivered tomorrow evening. Aside from that, I have a LOT of cookies and other recipes in the mix so I can whip up Christmas trays to give to busy people who don’t have time to do holiday baking.

I love this time of the year.

Making a List

Filed under: Holidays,Seasons,Shop til ya Drop — gardener @ 5:00 pm

Most of you who know me- know that as much as I wish he didn’t, my darling husband smokes. I’m allergic to smoke of any type- so he doesn’t do it around me, but he does do it. It’s a habit that he is hoping to kick sometime in the near future, or so he says- but I still caught him looking at xikar lighters online the other day. I thought he was searching for Christmas gifts- but maybe he has that in mind for himself. I’m not sure since he didn’t mention it, but he did make sure I saw it- so I guess it’s possible.

I guess we’ll have to see what Santa leaves under the tree.

Gratitude

Filed under: Gratitude — gardener @ 4:45 pm

Saturday’s bits of gratitude.

1- A day filled with fun and laughter out shopping with my sis. ♥ you!!!

2- Men who stop you in the parking lot of a store to tell you which register to use to get in and out of the store the fastest! Love tips like that and friendly people!

3- Being ‘home alone’ for a little while this evening- allowing me to catch up with a little work I need to get done.

4- Technology- which allows me to send photos and get instant answers while out shopping. Makes life So easy!

5- The golden glow of afternoon sunshine.

December 2, 2012

Sunshine on My Shoulders

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude,Home — gardener @ 9:03 am

It’s hard to believe that we have been home two weeks on Tuesday! Almost 1/4th of our vacation has passed in the blink of an eye. I’m definitely trying not to focus on that ever-spinning clock, but instead the fun and love that I’m feeling from everyone here. It’s a warmth like sunshine- and speaking of sunshine, we’ve also been seeing a lot of that as well.

We are really enjoying this time with family and friends, plus there have been a few surprises as well. I am finally in contact with my favorite high school teacher and we’ve made tenative plans to get together for lunch one day. I can’t wait.

So many great things happening all around and I’m grateful!

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