Now that we have settled in!

Our exchange student Triet is adjusting well.  He is an amazing young man.  Hearing him talk about things in Vietnam though sometimes makes me a little sad.  You see we take so much for granted as americans.  Even something as simple as a reclining sofa.  Trust me there will be a long blog about month one and the things I have learned from him.  I know this is his experience but we are learning so much from him..including asian languages are not something I adapt to easily.  Lets just say we call him T because NONE of us can say his name right.  

Sometimes you are in a place where someone in need is on your doorstep that happened last week when I full intended to sit down and get some massive bloggage done.  But a friend's mom's fiancee was in a horrible car accident and lost his legs.  She needed a place to crash and decompress after leaving the hospital every night.  We had open doors and arms for her. I will tell you that in our lives, our family and friends come before everything else.  I may get quiet on here for a time and I can guarantee it is because someone needed us more than I needed to be on my blog or even on facebook. 

So what you can expect in the next week.  Well we will have a blog tutorial on creating a steampunk hat!  Going shopping for the final pieces of the puzzle on that tomorrow night.  Then there will be a whovian nod to some great Dr who Gifts for your family geek!  A discussion on Schools and when to stand up and be strong and when to be calm and just let it go.....A run down on some essential oils and where to find them as well as Some electronic gift ideas. I know, I know so soon for gift ideas.  Listen I start shopping for Christmas in JUNE!  Do you know why?  Because when all is said and done....I am no where near a store from thanksgiving on unless Im grocery shopping.  Plus did you know you can get better sales BEFORE Thanksgiving??It is true. I will also be doing a little Amazon 101.  I bet you didn't know that if you like an item and you wishlist it you can watch for it to go on sale..........they always do!  

So lots coming up and some great items and landscaping ideas.  I can't wait to share all that we are doing to our home and our yard.  As always if you want me to check out an item or a craft project just comment below.  We will be more than happy to do the research and trials for you!  Our honest opinions are always out there for the world to see.  Hope you have had a great couple of weeks.  NOW WELCOME BACK TO THE FUN ZONE!