Chicky Loves – the catch up edition

Since I haven’t been around here too much, you may have wondered where I HAVE been. Then again, maybe not – lol. What I have been doing mostly is cleaning – yes, I am one of those weirdos that gets a full head of steam to clean in the fall and winter. Something about the cool air – such as it is, since it hasn’t gotten much below 75 for the last month. I have painted (2 rooms down, 4 to go, and yes, I STILL love the Butter Cookie paint by Behr), I have scrubbed, and I have baked. Put up my Christmas tree – restrung the lights – twice. Oh, and cooked and worked a bit.

So today I thought I would catch you up on what’s been up with me, and a few of my favorite things (great name for a song, huh??

• Who knew a little scrubby dish brush from Target’s $1 aisle would make me so sublimely happy? These came 2 to a pack, and wouldn’t you know, they don’t have them anymore. If I had known how valuable they’d become, I would have bought a lot more. There is a reservoir on top that you can put your favorite dish soap in, and it comes out a little spout underneath when you push a button on top. I keep one in the bathroom too to scrub out the sick in the mornings and all I have to do is rinse!

• I have been asked to speak at BlissDom ’09 – (faints)…I am thrilled to be speaking about blogging for beginners, and about using blogger as a platform. I can’t wait to meet all the fun girls of Blissfully Domestic in person, and most of all I can’t wait to FLY!!!! (yes, I AM that kind of dork) I would love to see YOU there, and if you live in the Nashville area, I apologize now for any ruckus I may cause in your fair city…Make sure you check out the line up of speakers – I can’t imagine a more talented group of women!

• I have another giveaway coming up next week, again from Lands End – and this time there will be 3 winners! Something to keep you nice and toasty…

• What kind of cookies are you making this year for Christmas? I have Chocolate Chip cookies, Snowballs, puppy chow, and almond roca bars on my list so far, but I am always looking for new recipes and fun ideas…

• One thing you might NOT know about me (well, a couple of you do) is that I am a TOTAL geek for all things Disney – especially Disneyland! Brian and I had passes for years before the dudes were born, and tonight I am lucky enough to attend an event at Disneyland for Mom Bloggers and their families, then we will be spending tomorrow at the park – SQUEEE!!! I have met up online with a few of the other moms invited, and we will be twittering and blogging all about it…

• I will soon be linking to my photography site/blog, which won’t mean too much to anyone who isn’t local, but I am willing to travel for sessions too! I will primarily be doing portrait sessions (babies, kids, families, high school seniors), but I plan to venture into weddings when I have a bit more experience.

Whew – that oughta do me for another couple of weeks, right?? (kidding!)