Christmas Cards for Gun Control

In light of yesterday's tragic events in Connecticut, we need to take action to stop the gun violence in our country. Please make your voice heard ~ simply send your Christmas/Holiday card to the White House and enclose a note saying that it is time to stop gun violence. Easy. Simple.

Please spread the word about this card campaign via email, Facebook, twitter, etc. Sacks filled with cards of our beautiful families and children cannot be ignored by the White House.

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC 20500


tricia

My own Christmas card, ready for delivery

Photo Friday 91

December Morning in New Jersey

Crafting in Pennsylvania

A Christmas This & That

1. As the clock ticks down to Christmas, this t is D-O-N-E..read it and weep sister. ;) Just a few gift cards to be honest. I started wrapping and come Monday morning, teachers will begin receiving gifts.
Woo hoo!

2. A folly ~ there was a mix up with my Christmas card proof. I had three hours (!) to approve it online to ensure delivery by Christmas. I couldn't find it online - let alone approve it - and the wait for customer service on the phone was extraordinary. Most likely clogged with last-minute folks like myself. There should be a card reveal next week. Fingers crossed.

3. Much to everyone's delight, Tripp is sporting a plaid collar with a jingle bell for Christmas. The best part for me --> with the jingle, jingle, I know where the chewing bugger is at all times. Remember the Christmas morning when our dog Tiffany chewed up most of my presents? I remember it clearly. :(((

4. Yes, the Christmas nightmare happended - lights went out on the tree (brand new lights I might add) - repair required. Undecorated, removed broken lights, restrung new lights and redecorated tree. I heard there were some outdoor Christmas lights not working at your house..must run in the family. Bah humbug.

tricia

paper whites planted by Henry

NYC

I took some time out of the crazy schedule for a day in NYC!  Jack's school was running a bus trip so me, Jack, Grandma and Buddy hit the Big Apple.  What an adventure!

A couple of highlights. "The Lady" wore a super stylish outfit although she kind of looked like she was on safari. Grateful that Buddy has a built in GPS.  Any large city can be hard to navigate due to all the tall buildings. Enjoyed watching Jack soak up the sights, sounds and smells that the city has to offer. I was happy just walking around.  

We had some good laughs especially when said Lady bought a fake high end handbag on the street.  It literally felt like a drug deal (although I don't really know what that feels like - for real).  We paid for the bag and ran! 

Tracy

Happy Birchbox

I read about Birchbox twice (once on Goop) and finally decided to get on board so to speak. In a nutshell, for $10 a month, a little box filled, with luxe beauty samples, arrives on your doorstep. If you like products, you can go to the Birchbox store online and order up full-sized products. I subscribed to Birchbox for a full year of fun and surprises ~ three and six month subscriptions are available, as well as a Birchbox for men. Wow.

Honestly, I received two birchboxes so far..I adored the mascara with a mirror on the side, a Tweezerman nail file in a bright pattern and a tiny, lip balm that smells delicious. For this t, who rarely  never tries new products, the Birchbox broadens my beauty horizons in an instant, each and every month.

Now for the birthday tie in ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the LADY {our mom} For our lady who always returns everything, a birch box was the perfect gift this year. We can have fun all year long comparing the prizes and bloopers and everything in between. Maybe the men's Birchbox for Buddy's birthday? ;)

tricia

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Mom!

She is called The Lady, Tess, Grandma, even Vommy,

but she is always our mom.

"My mother was the most beautiful woman 
I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother."

~ George Washington

Photo Friday 90

Elf (created with love) in New Jersey

One of Many Trees in Pennsylvania