Hobbit-ish Potpurri: Oh My Aching...

Hey Humble Readers...

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement on my last post.  I managed to get out for my walk yesterday (bigger bandage on my blisters) and actually got 6km in, plus I did my squats and abs & arms workout.  And by bedtime last night I could hardly walk.  LOL.  My... well, my glutes were aching.  Still are today, so I skipped my walk this morning and did a bunch of housework and grocery shopping instead.  Didn't get all my steps in, but I'm okay with that.  I also found a tip for stretching my new shoes, which I did today.  Tomorrow will be the test. 

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I meant to post this yesterday, but the day got away from me.  The winner in my giveaway associated with my interview with J.R. Vikse is Good Timing!  (Had my Beloved do the 'pick a number' thing.)  I'll be in touch soon GT, to arrange for you to get your copy of The Lazy Postman.  The second part of my interview with J.R. will be posted during September's ICLW. 

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So, other than a to do list a mile long for tomorrow morning (including packing), I'm feeling very ready for this trip.  I know it's just a couple of hours down the highway and only for the weekend, but I'm almost as excited as I was when we went to NYC.  Almost.  We agreed that we are only going to eat at restaurants that we don't have at home... little local places mostly.  Actually, most of the ones we've chosen have been featured on You Gotta Eat Here (the Canadian version of Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives).  And we have a few fun adventures planned that I'm looking forward to telling you all about next week.  My MIL will get here in the early afternoon tomorrow and then we are off!  Hooray!

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Pinterest find of the week:  Ok, actually I found this one a while ago, but I only implemented it about a month ago.  Instead of using shaving foam or soap when you shave your legs, use baby oil.  This is genius!  My legs feel so soft!  I add a step, using a sugar scrub on my legs first, then the baby oil.  I find that I don't have to shave as often, and the baby oil is also supposed to make your blade last longer. 

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Tomorrow, Friday, is my Beloved's birthday.  I am so very blessed to have him in my life.  He's a wonderful husband, an amazing father, and my best friend.  This trip is partly to celebrate his birthday, and I also have a big dinner planned for next week, the menu for which is a surprise for him so I'll have to tell you all about it later, just in case he pops on here. 

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Well, I'm off to bed.  I want to get a walk in tomorrow morning, and it's going to be a busy day.  Have a great long weekend everyone!

A Hobbit-ish Hat Giveaway!

Howdy Humble Readers!

I am soooooo excited to finally post this. 

I've shown you guys my limited knitting skills before.  Well, let me tell you, I CANNOT crochet.  I couldn't make a crocheted washcloth if my life depended on it (and trust me I've tried). 

Thank heaven my lovely friend Minta over at Life Family and the Pursuit of Sanity has some serious skills!

Minta has ensured that my two little wee-lings are stylin' this summer with some pretty awesome headgear!  And she has graciously offered up one of her beautiful creations for one of your little ones for a giveaway.

To enter the give away, all you need to do is pop on over to the Baby Hooked Boutique, take a look around,  and tell me in the comments here which of her adorable hats you love the most. (Ginny is rocking the little girl sunhat, and Pippin is looking stylish in the newsboy hat.)  And if you are a superstar, looking for extra entries, here are some options...

• Follow me in Google Friend Connect (or tell me if you already do)
• Follow Baby Hooked Boutique on Twitter (link on the Etsy shop page)
• Like Baby Hooked Boutique on Facebook

(please leave a separate comment for each entry... and you can have up to four entries!)

Giveaway winners will be announced on July 18th!

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The Hobbit-Ent family is heading out today for our annual road trip through the mountains.  K-town, swimming pool, and air conditioning, here we come!  I'll be trying to post semi-regularly while I'm away, but I hope you all have a great weekend!  I'll be back to catch up with you all on July 23rd.

A Really Groovy Giveaway!

Humble Readers, I have great news!

Kristin over at Dragondreamer's Lair is offering up a great giveaway... a $125 giftcard to CSN.com!  Yippee!  I don't know about you, but I can easily find a way to spend that at one of their 200+ stores. 

Pop over and check out how to enter...

(but if you don't, that just means more of a chance for me!)  :)

What Comes Around, Goes Around...

Good evening Humble Readers...

A very crafty friend of mine posted this on her blog, and I just couldn't resist. The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me, especially for you. Just keep in mind that I am not 'a very crafty' person, but I will make it worth your while.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I hope you will.

2- What I create will be just for you.

3-They say I have a year to get it to you. But I promise it will NOT take that long.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It’s a surprise to both of us at this point.The catch? You must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog.

So the first five people who post, and are willing to pass it along,will get a handmade gift in the mail from me.

When you get it, make sure you post a pic on your blog! Let's have some fun!