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Favorite Commercial

Posted on February 15, 2011 by crystal

Tuesday Greetings!

How about a weekly question? 🙂

Actually, I have 2 questions . . .

1. What is your favorite TV commercial? (currently or from the past.)

2. What commercial do you dislike the most?

My Answers:

I love the E-Trade commercial with the baby called “Solitary”! (Click here to see it.)

I truly dislike the Piggy GEICO commercial. (See it here.) The sound is grating – even if I’m not in the room while it’s on! Cute idea maybe, but it should be MUCH shorter!

I can’t wait to read your answers!

And remember, if you have a question that you’d like me to ask the whole group in a future post, just email it to:

crystal (at) beadhappilyeverafter (dot) com

Hugs,

What’s The Good Word

Posted on January 31, 2011 by crystal

Weather-wise, it sounds like a wild week ahead for many of us!

Let’s distract ourselves with something trivial! 😉

I’ll put on my ~~Andy~~ Andrea Rooney hat and ask . . .

Did you ever notice . . . there are certain words and sayings that are only used in some areas of the country?

Or maybe your family has expressions that you hardly ever hear others say!

For example:

“Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb???”

changing the subject

“I’m shouting!” When you say this, you mean that you are planning to pay the check at a restaurant. The idea is that the person who truly wants to treat the others in his group would be the most vocal when asking for the bill. Although my grandfather used this expression frequently, I’ve never heard it said by anyone outside my extended family. A quick search on google did show the term, however.

“Stick-to-itiveness” The nuns I had for teachers *loved* to use the word: “stick-to-itiveness” – both as a way to encourage students to apply themselves, and also to explain failure. “If Johnny only had a little more ‘stick-to-itiveness’, he would have studied until he completely understood the math lesson, and then would have easily passed his exam.” I seldom hear this word used now, nor do I see it in print.

So, please tell me. Do you use, or have you even heard, any of the examples above? More importantly (and more fun), what would you add to the list?

Hugs,

The Bus Leaves Any Minute

Posted on January 26, 2011 by crystal

Happy Wednesday, Kids!!!
It’s been almost a month since the holiday festivities, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a little retail therapy. 😉

Yep, you guessed it – we’re going shopping!!!!

The bus is all warmed-up, the snacks are packed, and guess who’s driving?

Sir Beads has volunteered!!! 😀

He says he’ll make as many stops as we like, and he doesn’t care what time we get back.

So, is everyone here? Well then, All Aboard.

First stop – etsy. . . .

Upcycled Cowl Scarf

Isn’t this fabulous? Can you believe it’s made with recycled t-shirts? So very chic and the silver pin is the perfect finishing touch. From modernshadesofgrey

Teeny Tiny Crocheted Turtle

Oh my goodness! I am a crocheter but this little fella is tiny! It must take incredible talent and patience to create him. Talk about a miniature work of art! From pasubio9

Recycled Paper Beads

These very cool beads are made from a vintage book entitled “Un tribut a la race acadienne” written in 1928 by a Montreal Canadian. Each bead has the beautiful patina of vintage paper. They’d be wonderful mixed with some silver beads in a chunky-style bracelet! How fun to create art and save the earth – all at the same time! From 42things

Baby Ballet Booties

Talk about adorable! These tiny “ballet slippers” are crocheted using 100% organic un-dyed cotton yarn. Available in 4 sizes: Preemie-Newborn up to 9 months. Treat a little ballerina you know! From JennOzkan

Chocolate Cake Made of Felt!

One look at this miniature (6-inch!) cake and I’m feeling hungry. Beautifully created from felt, this playful Chocolate Icing Tea Party Cake has 4 segments – decorated with lots of Strawberries, Wafer Sticks and Creams. Great item for those afternoon tea parties – and no calories! 🙂 From onenonly88

Oh-oh! We’ve been gone for hours. I suppose we should think about heading back to the bus. Did anyone remember to pick up a sandwich for Sir Beads? He’s probably starving by now. Ah, no worries! I see he has a half empty pizza box there, near the driver’s seat. 😉

Hope you had fun! I know I had a ball spending time with all of you!

Be sure to visit the shops of the amazing etsy artists featured here today.

Hugs,

Party Time!

Posted on December 10, 2010 by crystal

Hey Kids,

Put down that Christmas wrap,

and clear a space on the table . . .

I’m about to serve you a nice big slice of birthday cake!!!

That’s right! It’s Paulette’s birthday! 😀

Step right up, Paulette, and put on your pink party crown!

We know you love winter and especially snow . . . so here’s wishing that snow will arrive for your birthday (or at least for your “birthday weekend”!) Enjoy your special day. 😀

I’d love to celebrate all the birthdays here on the blog. I lost my b-day list when the computer went down a few weeks ago, so if you sent your date before, or would like to add it now, for the first time – please email it to me at this address:

crystal (at) beadhappilyeverafter (dot) com

Have a joyful weekend, everyone! With the holidays just around the corner, let’s keep reminding each other to take a deep breath now and then. We don’t want to miss any of those quiet moments that make the season special. 🙂

See you Monday!

Hugs,

Cupcakes For All

Posted on November 24, 2010 by crystal

Grab your party hats and noisemakers, Kids!

It’s Donna’s birthday. 🙂

Shall we sing?

What’s that? You want to warm up first?

Ok . . . mmmmi-mi-mi-mi-miiiiiiiiii… (ahem). 😉

Ready now?

Happy Birthday, Dear Donna . . .

Haaaapy Birrrthday tooo youuuuu!!!

Congratulations Donna! (don_mae) 😀

I’m going to guess your birthday has actually fallen on Thanksgiving Day multiple times over the years. Tell us about that…… please? Is it a good day for a birthday, or did you feel you were sharing the spotlight with the holiday (as Christmas babies often do)?

By the way, did you know if you blow out a virtual candle on a virtual cupcake, your wish will come true?!?! Yep! 🙂

Enjoy your day, Donna!

I’d love to celebrate all the birthdays here on the blog. Sadly, I lost my b-day list when the computer went down. If you sent your date before, or would like to add it for the first time now, please email me at this address:

crystal (at) beadhappilyeverafter (dot) com

Hugs,