Hiii Blog World! It's quite nice to be back. You see I win the most HORRIBLE blogger award when I am out of town. Since Wednesday I haven't had my computer, there has been LOTS of relaxing, time with family, maybe some wine involved and just all around chill time! I HATE that I missed so much on the blog challenge but I just couldnt bring myself to get on the computer the past few days! We all need a break sometimes from the craziness! Anywho.... first things first.... blog challenge catch up time
Day 3- Most meaningful gift/best gift you've received
This one is easy and I have three. The first would be a teddy bear that my daddy gave me when I was young. It's a Virgina Teddy Bear Company bear! Daddy had it made for me when I was younger so that he would "always be there" with me even when we were apart.... let me tell you... I am 24 years old and married and that thing still sits in the cornor of my bed behind my pillow everynight. Its one of those comfort things that is just hard to break! MMKKK soo I just admitted that....
Next is another daddy gift- its a promise ring he gave to me on my 16th birthday and I have worn EVERYDAY since. It has a heart diamond in the middle and diamonds on the side. It's never been lost, misplaced or forgotten. Again- another daddy thing I know but its just one of those things....
Lastly would be my wedding rings. I mean yes its shiny and pretty but it truly means so much to me. It represents more than just diamonds and pretty but a symbol of love and eternity despite the hardships of day to day life. I wear it through the good days and the bad and ups and downs in our marriage. It's something so special that my husband gave me and is so very close to my heart
Day 4: Tips/Tricks to a Budget Friendly holiday season
This is a BIG one for us this season with hubby in school and I as the only one working. I am a bargin shopper as the come when it comes to Christmas. It's usually one of the only times in the year I spend so much money at once. I absolutely LOVE giving gifts. I think I get more excited watching people open gifts I got them then anything else. I am a big outlet shopper, TJ MAXX shopper and online deals. I also think it is sooo important to start early so you aren't rushing around the last minute trying to buy and spend ANYTHING just to have a gift. GREAT EXAMPLE: I wanted to get hubby a new set of irons for christmas.... not sure if any of you have seen the golf club market lately but umm.... ex-pen-sive like WHOA. Soo I paired up with daddy and we took hubs shopping for a new set. First place we went- Play It Again Sports... yall ever been there?! Its like if you go out to Dicks Sporting Goods buy new clubs play with them 3-4 times decide you don't like them, Dicks says too bad soo you take them to P.I.A.S and sell them there! We got hubs a 2009 set of originally $900 golf clubs for less than half of that! I mean you can't beat that! And they MAYBE were used once or twice! Bargin shopping at it's best :)
Day 5: Favorite Holiday Movie/TV Show Special
This one is EASY.... I have 3 that I LOVE and watch every year....
I mean come on who DOESN"T like this movie!!
Classic....
I LOVE the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.... am I too old to say this?! Its just one of those fun Thanksgiving Morning traditions
And you can't forget about ALL THE FREAKING FOOTBALL!! I was in heaven! I bet we watched a solid 24 hours worth of football this weekend! HEAVEN!
Day 6: Gift ideas (what do YOU want? We all have family/friends reading our blogs...so let them know!)
Hmmm this is a repeat for me from Top Two Tuesday soo click HERE to read whats at the top of my list this year :)
**Yes I took the easy road here, but trying not to bore all of you with my catch up post**
I'll be back later for Day 7 as this is a BIG FAVORITE for me!! Hope you all aren't napping after reading this LONG post! I'mmm baaccckkkkkkk :)
