A few weeks I signed up to participate in a scarf swap over at Celebrate LifeKaren sent us all questions and then paired us up.My swap partner sent me this beautiful golden yellow infinity scarfShe also included some extra goodies in her package. Some hot chocolate mixes from Starbucks, including a salted caramel hot chocolate that I can't wait to try!This was such a fun swap to participate … [Read more...]

It's funny. There have been some really hard moments with the kids the last few days. But there have also been a lot of good moments. And when I look back on the long weekend as a whole, it's the good ones that win out. We had a good thanksgiving at my parents. I know I already posted about the pies (and there are more of them in the picture) but we had other good food as well. Some of our … [Read more...]

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday there are lots of great sales happening this weekend. And I couldn't help but joining in on the fun. This weekend use the code "lovecocoandcocoa" when you checkout for 20% off everything in my shop! Here's some other great items on sale this weekend, toofor details on each of these items click herePlus, now through Christmas Eve the Etsy Dallas team is … [Read more...]

Friday night some friends and I went to see the last Twilight movie.When the original movie came out in 2008 there was a few of us that decided to see the movie together. One of the girls in our group got there first and held the spot in line (right near the front) for the rest of us. As we waited we started chatting to the ladies who were right in front of us in line. We started sharing stories … [Read more...]

The weather has been crisper this week. The neighbor has a tree with beautiful red and orange leaves falling in the yard. Oak trees line the path I walk to school and work and acorns are scattered everywhere. Everything around me is reminding me that it's fall. I have many things to be grateful for this week. A new job for my spouseFamily who is helping me watch the … [Read more...]