MOvember

So I was sharing my new found
OBSESSION
of
MUSTACHES
with my husband this morning
and how my almost five year old is having a
MUSTACHE PARTY
whether he likes it or not.

And he says, "Yeah, I'm growing a mustache for Movember."
And I said, "Crazy man says what?"
And he says, "Google it."
So I do.
And it's a real thing.
A real important thing - to raise awareness for men's health issues.
In the US the money raised by the Movember Foundation
are used to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.

Who knew.
I didn't.

So, my hubby is growing a mo - as they say in Australia - or a 'stache here in the US
and will be a MO BRO
and I will be sporting a mo necklace so I can be a
MO SISTA.

So I perused Etsy
and found all the awesome things you can
use to help support MOVEMBER too.

1. Mustache Necklace by milkool 2. The Stache by LemonKissed 3. Super Fancy Moustache Necklace by kyokia 4. Mustache Necklace by newyorkcouture 5. bff stache necklace by savannahleejewelry 6. Stache Love Necklace by CreativeFiasco
7. Mustache Disguise Pendant by TippyTumble 8. tiny mustache charm by cuteandfun

1. Gentleman Octopus Tie Tack by egyptianruin 2. Mustache Tie Tack by LittleAngelsJewelry
3. facial hair for your finger by sixteenandthird 4. Old Western Hoop Earrings by PinkSaguaro
5. mustache ring by MelissaACowan 6. Mustache Ring by Isette 7. Handlebar Mustache on Black Cufflinks by TheCufflinkMaker 8. Studly Studs by Isette

1. Stache a Day Button Set by hownice 2. Mustache Hair Clip by luckypunkco
3. Black and Pink Mustache Mini Wallet by whodinihandmade
4. Moustache Headband by LoveElycia 5. Snowman with a mustache by TheHappyAcorn
6. I Love Mustache button by sprocketbox 7. Fancy Mustache Pins by yummypocket
8. Mr. Mint Mustache Lip Balm by birdofafeather

1. TOUCH MY MUSTACHE by Gewwybeans 2. M is for Moustache by PicaresqueGent
3. stache-a-pus by bellisal 4. Mustache Bow Tie shirt by onefinestache
5. Master of Disguise by rainbowswirlz 6. A Home for Your Mustache by chopshopstore
7. Mr. Moustache T-shirt by theboldbanana 8. Your sister has an enchanting mustache by Muncheys

1. Secret Mustache Shirt by byohfiddlesticks 2. Mini Mario Mustache Pacifier by piquantdesigns
3. Octo-stache by smallthreads 4. mustache kids tee by handsomehoward
5. Mustache Applique shirt by PicCircusDesigns 6. Felt Moustache Body Suit by NORMandLOU
7. Mustache Shirt by toochute 8. UnderCover Cop Shirt by DarlingDeuce

1. Modern Mustache Mug by Uptown Avenue 2. Glass Coffee Mug by modernmadness
3. The Man Mustache Mug by retrogalusa 4. Mustache Pint Glass by Mustache Glass
5. Mustache Stacking Mugs by vinylsoul 6. A Mustache is a Wish Your Face Makes by Tresijas
7. 2 Mustache Pint Glasses by BreadandBadger 8. Man-Tub Mustache Party Set by Jackglass

1. Curly Handlebar Mustache Vinyl Decal by MakeItMineDesigns
2. Moustache iPhone Cozy by yummypocket 3. Mustache Love Case by coollikethat
4. Mustache - Set of 4 - Laptop Decals by kathwren
5. Mustache Set 2 Vinyl Decals by suzieautomatic 6. Felt iPhone Moustache by NORMandLOU
7. I heart mustache laptop decal by VinylOnTheGo 8. Moustache iPad Sleeve by yummypocket

2. Moustache Vinyl Wall Decal by kathwren 3. Moustache Bookmark by BlueEyedNightOwl
4. Keep Calm and Grow a Mustache 5x7 by 3LambsGraphics
5. Silky Mustache Pillow by TheFurnishingFinsh 6. Mustache Ornament by wildwoodflwr
7. 11 Piece Props on a Stick by LittleRetreats 8. Mustache in a Frame by VinylOnTheGo

Aren't they all awesome???
I'm definitely picking up a few of them.
Wish I could buy them all.

And, yes, I am having a mustache party.
It's gonna be legen...
wait for it...
dary!

Cinda-REE-ya!

I did it!
I survived.
She looks adorable!


And she had to show you her shoes :)ETA: I owe this costume all to the fabulous Ashley at Make It and Love It!

Linking up HERE!

Did you link up to TOO Cute Tuesday??


Entertain Exchange

Waxing and Great Visit

Stix n Brix, NC

Hey to our newest followers, Our Fiver Adventures.  I’m not certain what your names are but hopefully our paths will cross, if not on the real road, then at least on the virtual road.

This has been the week that we usually hit the road in the MH, but we tried to be responsible and take care of a few chores.  The MH is washed and only half waxed since the weather has been a bit rainy.  We took the opportunity to join Gin’s folks in their MH Monday while they were in Wilmington, NC.  Their couch sleeps pretty good and we enjoyed some time with them.  We checked out Carolina Beach State Park about 10 miles away but you’d be lucky to get a Class B on one of those small sites.  NC State Parks are very lacking.  We wanted to finish waxing Wanda yesterday, but it was threatening rain.  Gin scraped off a degraded decal and cleaned out some dried caulk.   We decided to wash and wax Suki instead since we could put her in the garage after she dried.  The Rejex goes on pretty good and you only need a thin coat.  It’s still work to wipe it off “effortlessly”.  She sure is shiny.  Gin put some 303 protectant on the new Michelin tires so she’s good for a while.

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This afternoon we visited with Jim and Linda at their campsite in Crosswinds CG at Lake Jordan near Apex, NC.  They have a beautiful MH that many of you may be familiar with, Myrddin.  I have followed their blog for a couple of years.  They have been fulltimers since 2001 and are forthcoming with their words of wisdom.  They speak from experience but are quick to point out that what works for them may not work for others.  The weather cleared long enough for us to enjoy a picnic lunch and some delicious brownies from Linda’s oven.  They seem to be very happy on the road.

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I go back to work tomorrow night but I hope to put some wax on Wanda in the morning.  We’ll do a little each day and she’ll shine like a mirror when we’re through.  If we’re good to her, she’ll be good to us…we hope.

Thanks for dropping by, and enjoy each day of your life’s journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.

We've Been Gettin'

all sortsa crafty up in here!

On Tuesday I took a break from life and went to Ladies' Night.
I started it about 2 years or so ago - maybe longer -
and this year I delegated the responsibility for planning each month
to each member.
My cool friend Jamie hosted this month and she had
us make a fun Halloween Craft.
Well, the OC was bought out of cute light fixtures,
so I used glasses :)
And since I use LED candles,
oxygen isn't an issue.

By the skin of my teeth I finished my son's pumpkin costume for his preschool party.
PHEW!
I combined 2 different patterns - Simplicity and Precious Patterns.

We got all fancy and made the bat candy bar covers from Skip To My Lou.
And since he was a pumpkin - we had to make these pumpkin marshmallows
that I found at Betty Crocker Wannabe.
My little girl wasn't too please the her brother got to wear
a costume and go to a party without her.
So we came home and made some Jack'o'Lantern quesadillas
that Craft-O-Maniac made.


She loved it!
she kept telling me they were SPOOKY!What have you been up to?
Did you link up to TOO Cute Tuesday?


Entertain Exchange

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-tay!

Hooray! I'm so glad so many joined in my first TOO Cute Tuesday.
There were so many darling projects out there.
Thank you so much to everyone who linked up and shared.

I am a sucker for candy corn, so I love the dress,
hair clip, and rosette necklace by Nancy 's Couture.

I am totally OBSESSED with mustaches right now.
They are on my never-ending, never stared TO-DO list :)
So these crayon mustaches over at Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line
totally caught my eye.
My sister-in-law texted me a picture of this candy corn wreath she made.
It's so cute!
So I bugged and begged for her to link up :)
She knows I love candy corn inspired items.

I am a ruffle fiend.
I buy them up if I can -
leggings for my daughter,
cardis for myself,
handbags, hair accessories.
I LOVE RUFFLES!
So this cute tote by Libby at The Bonjours
is a must have!!!


And finally this awesome handmade puppet
from Reef Botanicals and she gives a tutorial on how to make your own!
Awesomespice!

Hooray for everyone that linked up last week!
What are you up to this week???
Here's what I've been making.
Flattering self-taken phone pic, huh?

(however, my necklace rocks!)

What did yo make this week that is TOO Cute??

Come link up!
Rules:
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  • Link up to the specific post - not your main blog.
  • Please post the button so more people can join in the fun.
  • Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!





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What's in your mailbox? Monday

Hooray for THREE friends joining
What's in your mailbox? Monday linky party last week.
We tripled:)

I love getting REAL mail.
So I thought it would be fun to do a linky party on Mondays
called- What's in your mailbox? Mondays.
And we can share the awesome stuff we got in our
actual
snail mail
real life mailbox
during the previous week.

So, what's in your mailbox this past week that you thought was extra cool or special?

Rules -
It has to be something you RECEIVED in your mailbox.
That's it!
Link us up!

This week I got a few fun things.
My business cards came from Vistaprints.com.
I ordered them for $10 so that I could get a free month of Netflix:)
I'm almost done with Season 2 of Fringe - love it!
And I got a cute thank you note from a friend.
A good mail week!
And I SENT fun mail this week too!

Here's a button to grab if you link up!





I Survived

And it was awesome!!!!

Thanks so much to everyone who came and made the day a success.
It was so much fun.
And now I'm off to hibernate for a few days and catch up on some sleep ;)

Aleve Please

Stix n Brix, NC

Welcome to our newest follower, Margie and Roger.  They have a nice Tiffin Phaeton as their condo-on-wheels.  That is a rig that we have on our list as a possible upgrade.

We got Wanda back in the driveway yesterday!  She had been at Gregory Poole for a week to get the brake recall work done.  Three damaged rotors were replaced also.  I decided not to replace the other one after talking with a technician.  It would have cost me $200, but he said that he didn’t think that it would pull to one side much.  If it did, just using the brakes a few times would even it out.  It wasn’t any trouble driving it home.  I’m pleased with their service.  They are quite professional and will definitely return your call.  They work on all MH chassis and specialize in Caterpillar diesel engines.  If you are near Raleigh/Garner and need help, give them a call at 919-755-7050.

This is my week off but we decided that we needed to do things around here more than taking a trip.  Gin put a couple of things on Craigslist last night so it’ll be good for us to be around.  I really wanted to wash and wax the MH this week also since the weather is perfect.  After it warmed up a little this morning, I got the wash bucket out and crawled on the roof.  I’m afraid of heights but have gotten used to doing this.

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Wax on…wax off.  (Gin just wanted to get my good side)

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I’m using Rejex.  It should last quite a while.  We talked with Ken at the RV-Dreams rally this past April, and he used it on their MH.  It looked real good so we thought that we’d give it a try.  Gin did some things in the garage like fix a taillight and put air in the bike tires.  We had to take a break and take them for a spin through the subdivision.  It’s a bit hilly so the electric motor came in real handy.

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Smudge is 13 years old and her hips are starting to bother her, but she spent the day outside as our supervisor.  I think we passed her inspection.  She is dog tired.  :)

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I’m pretty tired and sore too.  I took an Aleve with supper.  Thank goodness Gin cooked a good meal.  I can hardly keep my arms up, and I still have the other half to wax later this week.

We plan to join Gin’s parents at the KOA in Wilmington, NC Monday.  We’re just going to spend the night on their couch.  Odie is there to go to tax prep classes and it’ll be nice to spend some time with Judy.  We’ll enjoy a card game later in the evening.

We’ve gotten a couple of responses on the lift chair that is on Craigslist list so it’ll probably sell tomorrow.  Sorry for the long post but I can be chatty at times.

Thanks for dropping by, and enjoy each day of your life’s journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.

Last Time

Stix n Brix
Clayton, NC

I just got home from my last night qualification at the range.  That feels good.  I had carried my large city-issued flashlight, and one of the range instructors told me that I could bring the smaller light next time.  I grinned and said there won't be a next time.  He was surprised and congratulated me for making it through.  I do still have the spring qualification but that's during the day.  It's a nice outdoor range.  I don't remember my scores, but they were somewhere in the 90's as usual. I've gotten a 100 only once, but I've also made below 70 once so had to redo the course.  I carry a .45 Smith& Wesson M&P.  It's a nice light-weight gun.  I'm glad it's my retirement weapon.  It's the fourth one issued during my career.  I was talking with some of the younger officers there who laughed when I said the first gun was a revolver.  We have better equipment now than we've ever had.

We miss the MH.  She is still at Gregory Poole getting the brake recall work done.  I got a call saying that three of the rotors were damaged and had to be replaced.  Workhorse will pay for it, so that's a good thing.  We may not get it back in time to go anywhere next week during my time off, but I just want them to do a good job so we can enjoy it one more time before winter hits.

I got word this week that my schedule will change probably in February, so I will loose that week off every month.  I've worked that other schedule before and hate it.  You feel like you're working all the time.  Luckily, I would only have to endure it for 6 months or so.  Things don't bother me as much now that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Well 4:30am will be early, so I'm off to bed.

Thanks for dropping by, and enjoy each day of your life's journey by finding beauty in the ordinary.

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-tay!

So, I was blog hopping on my friends' blogs today
and look what I found!
Stop it!
It's TOO cute!So her cuteness inspired me to start
TOO Cute Tuesday!
I love linky parties.
I LOVE seeing all the fab ideas out there.
So, now I'll have my own linky par-tay
and I'll highlight some of the cuteness you link up!


So, come link up!
Rules:
  • Must be made by you.
  • Link up to the specific post - not your blog.
  • Please post the button so more people can join in the fun.
  • Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!




ETA: Linky is being funny and saying it's linking to "Mailbox Monday" or not at all, but it's not. So as long as you click the link below - you'll be added to Too Cute Tuesday. Thanks!

What's in your mailbox? Monday

Hi blog friends!
Well, I had one person join in my
What's in your mailbox? Monday linky party last week.
Maybe this week we'll get two :)

I love getting REAL mail.
So I thought it would be fun to do a linky party on Mondays
called- What's in your mailbox? Mondays.
And we can share the awesome stuff we got in our
actual
snail mail
real life mailbox
during the previous week.

So, what's in your mailbox this past week that you thought was extra cool or special?

Rules -
It has to be something you RECEIVED in your mailbox.
That's it!
Link us up!


This week I got this darling Cupcake I-Spy bag from Giggle Junction
for a product review/giveaway I'm doing next week on my cupcake blog.
The kids are in love with it and I think I'll be purchasing a farm one soon!

Here's a button to grab if you link up!





I Said - HEY! What's Going On?

So who's coming to the CUW Boutique?
ME!
LOL

That's one of the BIG things I've got going on over in these parts.
I'd love if you could come and spread the word.

CUW Boutique and Luncheon
Saturday, October 23rd
8am-Noon
Disneyland Hotel - Ballroom

Net proceeds from both the luncheon and the boutique are donated to Ettie Lee Youth & Family Services, a multifaceted, non-profit agency, addressing the problems of at-risk youth on probation and children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

Here's a sneak peek of what's debuting on Saturday!

Ruffles, anyone?


Linking up HERE!





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