Happy Thanksgiving!

We will be off spending the Thanksgiving holiday with family

 . . . probably be back on Friday!

Hope everyone has a safe and festive holiday 

. . . LET THE PIG OUT BEGIN :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Frugal Holiday?

The holiday season can be an awesome time of year, however, with the economy as it is and the high unemployment rate, are families starting to opt for frugal holidays?  Is society in general still using credit cards to finance the holidays
 . . . going into more debt?


As an active frugalogist, I wonder how everyone else treats the holiday gift-giving tradition.  What I've done in the past is give handmade items, like my Oreo chocolate chip cheesecake.  Shouldn't it be the thought that counts?  Don't spend money you don't have?


For me, you can never be too frugal if that is what your life circumstances calls for.  Sometimes it is a matter of survival . . . sometimes the practicality of future goals?

Heather at Family Friendly Frugality has an awesome post
 about frugality which asks the question "is frugality overrated?  

Well, her whole blog is awesome . . . click here for the post.

While you're at Heather's blog, sign up for her new blog hop!

Today marks the beginning of the big pig out for me and my partner . . . 

cooking for Thanksgiving!  

Part of the fun of Thanksgiving is having someone to cook with . . .

First thing to cook are the Oreo chocolate chip cheesecakes!

Of course I'll be blog hopping and have started to enjoy some weekly events that I am listing along with blog hops.  You can find a complete listing at the bottom of the blog page . . . the has grown to the point where it needs its own page!

Here are today's blog hops and events:

Have an awesome Tuesday!

Craft"a"world: Stocking flowers

As I was blog hopping this morning, I found these gorgeous flowers created by Farah that are so easy to make.  Click on the link to get instructions.

Craft"a"world: Stocking flowers

Think of the possibilities . . . using different types of fabric for the flower petals . . . utilize a broken piece of jewelry for the center . . . make beaded stamens for the center . . . I love the endless possibilities!!

Farah has used these flowers to embellish gift boxes . . . very elegant!

Check out Farah's blog . . . Craft A World

Check out my other blog

Peace Love Happiness

This week's theme is

simple abundance and being

thankful for our blessings!

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

Giveaway: Beecology Bath Products

Since discovering blog hops, I have come across so many giveaways that I want to participate in.  There is a world of free stuff out there!!  Sounds great for a practicing frugalogist . . . I made that word up :)


My opinion on giveaways . . . you can't win if you don't enter!  GO FOR IT . . .


Here is the first giveaway I entering . . . 




Beecology offers a full line of  products from shampoo and conditioner to body washes, hand creams, lip balms and soaps. Their products are paraben-free and SLS-free.
This giveaway is for hand and body cream and 2 bars of soap (your choice of scent).
The handcrafted soap that I would prefer, Honey and Oat Peppermint Morning Soap, contains shea butter, renowned for its nourishing qualities; it has swirled honey for moisturizing, the oatmeal has calming properties for problem skin and the essential grapefruit and peppermint oils provide a delicious scent.
If you are interested in entering this giveaway, visit Turning the Clock Back for more information about the product and details on the giveaway.  

Friday Happenings

Time got away from me this morning participating in the blog hops and organizing new features for my blogs.


I've gotten lost in all things to do with crafts, DIY projects, home dec, cooking and general "getting ready for the holidays" stuff.  It started when I found the blog hop I would like to feature today. You gotta check it out if this is your thing too . . .


Feature Your Sassy Sites Blog Hop has a different twist . . . instead of just posting your sassy sites, you can also post ANYTHING that you have been up to during the week too.  There are loads of craft projects, recipes entries all gearing up for the holidays.  It is a free for all Friday party!

Friday is an awesome day for blog hops . . . get involved in the blogging community and link up with outstanding bloggers and creative people.


Have a fabulous Friday . . . here are lots of blog hops to keep you busy today!

Friday Blog Hops!

Painting Your Home DIY

One of my greatest passions is painting . . . all kinds of painting, using a variety of mediums.  If I could comfortably get up on a ladder for extended periods of time and not so afraid of heights, I would make my living as a decorative painter . . .


There is nothing like changing the colors on the walls to make an instant change to a room without a huge investment.


Are you into DIY painting?  If so, you will want to check out Painting Your Home . . . includes tutorials, ideas and resources to paint your home beautifully.


You know that I'll be blog hopping today . . . awesome variety of blog hops on Thursday . . . check them out!  They will all be permanently listed on the side bar or at the end of all of my blog pages . . . I love them!


Have an awesome Thursday!

Thursday Blog Hops