Fun Thrifty Ornaments

Good Morning all,  The inspection is finally over and we passed.  I'm loving every one's post of Christmas Decorations.  So I decide I would post some of the ornaments I've gotten over the years.  You don't have to spend a lot of money on ornaments.  Finding ones that are unique and different are really easy.  I find most of my ornaments at the vintage and thrift shops.  We have a tradition where everyone picks an  ornament that's theirs every year and here are some of them.

                                                My Favourite-Found at a vintage shop for $1

                                               2nd Favourite-Found at vintage shop for less then $1

                                                      Kyles ornament-Found at vintage shop $2      

                           Another favourite Reindeer playing operation: a gift from ornament exchange

                                               Free World Market Black Friday Deal

 

                                              Little Santa found at vintage shop for less then $1

Frankies Corner-Christmas Tree Intervention

Good Morning all,  Frankie's post is early this week because of the inspection.  I noticed everyone is showing all their lovely trees for Christmas on their blogs.  We put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving and that's when the trouble begins.  Frankie loves pretty, pretty, shiny, shiny (yes its from that movie).  First off when you have cats do not put the breakable ornaments toward the bottom of the tree. Also don't put anything dangling from the bottom row of the tree that's just too tempting. The best tool to keep your cats from damaging your tree is a spray bottle.  It must have a long range nozzle.  Last year I had a mister sprayer and Frankie just sat there laughing at me because I had to get up close and get him with it.This year I found the proper sprayer and its working. I have used this method on all my cats and its pretty effective.  You can find one at the Dollar stores for a $1. This little amount of money saves you a lot in ornament replacement.  Also reward the little guy when they leave the tree alone.  This is very effective unless you have a genius cat. One of Frankie's predecessors a lovely Russian Blue named Tasha decided she would show me.  I woke to find the nozzle of the bottle chewed just the nozzle.  So don't tell Frankie.

"All I Want For Christmas" movie and Activity

Good Morning all,  Here's another lovely Christmas movie to share with your family.   It's the story of a single parent raising her son.  A local toy company sponsors a Christmas contest.  Her son enters the contest because all he wants for Christmas is a new Dad.  He wants his mom to find someone special.  The story continues with her being presented with various prospects.  A very funny and heart warming story.  The punchline what you want is right in front of you.  Here's the activity for the family.  In the story the woman buys 20 Christmas trees and donates them to needy families.  I'm not saying go out and buy a bunch of trees but why not help a family get a tree for Christmas. Check with your local church and donate a tree to a family in need.  Lets not forget the elderly this season.  Some don't have family around or are unable to get out.  Go and visit them, be it a neighbor or a nursing home bring some home made goodies and Christmas cards.  Spread some of the joy around and take some of the commercialism out of the holiday.  Well I hope very one has a joyous time until our next post enjoy.

The Magic Zoo Review

 *Disclaimer I was sent the product for free to review, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Good Morning all,  I wanted to share a wonderful company with you.  It's called the Magic Zoo.  All you pet parents are going to love it.  The artist Merry Rosenfield does a wonderful job depicting the bond between people and their pets.  I ordered the Siamese cat pin because Frankie is a Snowshoe Siamese.  It took about a week to get here because of the holidays.  Normal ordering takes a couple of days.  My pin shows a Siamese laying down with tail in the air and giant bat ears.  Perfect,  It looks just like Frankie.  The artist uses different metals mine was done in pewter and looks so cool.  The backing of the pin is a post button(not sure what its called) instead of the safety pin.  I like this type more secure when wearing it.  I wore it yesterday and received a lot of compliments.  This would make a great Christmas present so check their website at http://www.magiczoo.com. Here's a picture of the pin. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Frankies Corner-Decorating My Carrier

Mom and the boys are decorating the tree today and I wanted to decorate my Carrier.  Doesn't it look pretty.

                                                       My sanctuary    
                                                     

                                                             
                                                       Decoratings done walk time NOW!
                                                           

                                                 
                                                       I get to go for a walk now.

These ornaments are slippery

I wanted to put this on my carrier but mom said no.

Originally I wasn't going to post but he's too cute to miss his Fridays.

Happy Thanksgiving

                                                         Happy

                                 Thanksgiving 

                                 and Enjoy the 

                                 Shopping

Here's the Pumpkin bread with pics

I posted this along time ago with no pictures.  This was in the beginning of the blog when I didn't have a camera.  So here's the pics with link to the recipe.

The recipe will make 3 loaves here it is http://lorrainesresources.blogspot.com/2013/06/who-love-murder-mystery-cooking-do-you.html