April Fool's

Hey Guys! Well first off, my dear sweet husband this morning woke me up saying it was 7 am (which is past the time I leave for work) watched me awake in a panic only to yell "APRIL FOOLS!!!!" It was only 5 am.
I am very tired today. We have been very busy at work. Good thing I have a stash of candy. I went home this weekend and my loving mom had me an Easter basket made out of a flower pot shaped like a teapot (with polka dots!). It was so sweet of her. It had mascara, lotion, seeds for the flower pot, 2 books, a candle and candy! The reason she got a flower pot is because I have had a green thumb lately. I spend the entire weekend in the flower garden planting azaleas and rose bushes. It looks super good I think. Then, I went to my mom's on Sunday-Monday. Monday night when I got home my future sister-in-law had brought me a bouquet of daisies and a bowl full of Easter candy! Gotta love that girl. I will post pics up later tonight.
I know it is early but our lives are so busy we never know when we will see each other it might be the Fourth of July for all we know.

On another note, a friend of mine showed me this website called www.thebreastcancersite.com. They have a button you can click to help women get mammograms for free. All you have to do is click, no registration, etc.. Then, at the top of that page you can also click other tabs and do the same thing for animals, hunger, children's health, the rainforest and literacy. We should do this every day it only takes a few seconds to do something positive. AND IT'S FREE!!!

I have seen some great giveaways today also. Their is one on polka dots and cupcakes site for a great basket of goodies.http://polkadotsandcupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/03/polka-dots-and-cupcakes-giveaway.html CHECK IT OUT!

At last the TIDY TIP of the day is: For cleaning wood that looks dry and damaged, simply use an old rag and apply vegetable oil. Yes, vegetable oil. It restores moisture to the wood and makes it look like brand new again. **Note, this is not for wood that is just dusty or scratched. This is for damaged wood or dry wood like maybe something from a yard sale that has been in storage or a very used piece of furniture. **

Sorry I missed blogging yesterday. I had to study for my GRE exam. I took the test this morning and didn't score high enough on the verbal portion :( bummer. My brain is now like jello. Anyone see the Hulu commericials? I think maybe the GRE is like Hulu and wants to soften the brain tissue before they destroy us! I just hate the fact that I have to take it again!
On another note, I am very excited about Easter. Who doesn't love getting to go shopping for a new dress and shoes...and maybe handbag? I am looking at this really cute blouse on DVF website. I can't afford it but it sure is gorgeous. Guess I'll keep looking...Today's TIDY TIP is for the kitchen. Do you have drawers full of random gadgets that you only use on occasion? (I read this in the Spring 2009 issue of 100 Decorating ideas under $100 page 93.) Use an over the door shoe organizer to store those gadgets for easy find.They suggest you use bright labels on the pocket to add color and fun. TOO CUTE!

Monogram chick has a great giveaway! Check it out.

Also, I am so excited about this blog swap on Country Girl City Life's blog! Check it out!
Andrea