I was talking to a friend the other day about my new purchase from Etsy... and she looked at me with a puzzled look - etsy? I must have looked like a crazy woman... because I immediately went into... you.haven't.been.on.etsy (breathe) they.have.like.the.coolest.handmade.items (breathe) you.have.to.go.on.there.today. (breathe) i.will.send.you.a.link! Here are some of my favorite items on Etsy:

1. I just love personalized gifts! Check it out here!

2. I bought this the other day. The design is just lovely and definitely a conversation starter. Check it out here!

3. Are you kidding me with this! It is so unique and creative! Check it out here!

You can get lost in the world of Etsy and you will love every minute of it :) I promise! While you're there... check out my shop!

I'm venturing into new territory.... where there is a lot of green things, especially on my plate. Trying new veggies... new fruits... expanding my palate. I'm doing it for me.... and also for her. She watches me. She eats what I eat. She is my shadow. She is five and soaking in all that is around her. She seasons the veggies (her favorite part!) and then rearranges them (to make a pattern, a big thing in kinder). I roast it and have it for dinner... not forcing her or even offering any to her. She reaches to my plate and inquires about the necessity of the veggies. She asks as she picks up an asparagus, "Will this make you stronger?" I answer, "yes". She looks at it... and then takes a bite and announces quite proudly, "Mommy, I like asparagus!!"

This past month has been a whirlwind in our household. Stomach flu - BAM! All of us got this nasty bug... and we got it bad! Branden my oldest reminds me of the importance of prayer. Horses - what an adventure! Homework drama. Justin Bieber intervention. Mexican food detox. DVR overload. Cupcake bliss. Here is just a glimpse of our January moments taken with the nearly retired... Blackberry.