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In case you didn't already know, I love personalized jewelry - maybe a little something special for yourself, or to give that special someone a gift they'll really treasure. There are quite a few shops, especially on Etsy, where you can get personalized jewelry - but this one really stands out from the crowd. Just feast your eyes on these lovelies from Magic Hand Jewelry:  Personalized Sterling

Just a few more days until we head out for our San Diego vacation. It seems to have become an annual event for our family. There is just so much to do there, especially for families with children, and the city (as big cities go) is beautiful. It's just so suddenly gray and gloomy where we live (about 6 hours north of the big SD) that I'm worried it will be the same once we get down there. And the

Don't you just love checking the mail and finding a package addressed to you? I sure do! Especially when they are so nicely wrapped...even when you know what's inside, it can be so exciting!  Which is why I was delighted to receive this delivery yesterday from Giant Dwarf. Sue sent an extra free gift, and don't you just love her business card: I'm so happy to get my hands on this lovely

Thank you all for participating in the resin ring giveaway, and also for your sweet comments! 5 winners were chosen using Random.org, which selected comments 8, 1, 4, 3, & 10. Congratulations to Sam, Mali, Christina, Harley & Crystal! If you gave your email address, I have contacted you about where to mail your goody. If you haven't received an email from me, please contact me at jen_skinner@

For chocolate chip cookies, I've always just used the recipe on the back of the package. It's alright, mainly because it has chocolate, but to me usually takes like an dried out biscuit. I wanted a bakery style, thin, buttery, crispy cookie. And here it is: I used this recipe, from The Kitchen Magpie. Delicious! There's some really lovely buttery goodness to be tasted, especially on the first

I've sort of been taking a break the last couple of months, but now I'm ready to get back into action. Like most of us, I have all sorts of ideas for new things to try and make... ...but... I have this growing collection of unfinished resin projects. A few need to be sanded or drilled, but most of them just need to be hung on a cord or chain to become a finished wearable item. So - I have made a