An Award to Warm the Heart

It's so cold here today, and it's supposed to stay cold all week, so this wonderful award helps warm my heart! =)

Sandee, at Comedy Plus, is such a wonderful virtual friend...one I'd love to meet in real life someday. And I appreciate her support and wonderful encouragement.

Here are the rules:

1. Put the logo in your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who shared it with you.
3. Pass this award to your Blogger Friends
4. Add your link to the list of participants below
5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

Blog Lovers: 1. Soul Anchor 2. Cookie’s Corner 3. Ane of Life According To Me 4. Tales of a Pinay Single Mommy 5. A Girl For All for Status 6. Sasha says… 7. Say Cheese 8. Comedy Plus 9. Casto Creations 10. You Next!

No one is required to play, of course, but I'd like to tag some bloggy friends who I don't visit often enough but who bring joy to my life.

So I'm tagging...

~ Crotchety Old Man Yells at Cars ~
~ Daisy the Curly Cat ~
~ Beppy Cat ~
~ Posh Mama ~
~ Houndsgood ~
~ That Mutt ~
~ Gather Little by Little ~
~ Tip Tail ~
~ Pamibe ~

I should visit every day and I don't...and for that I apologize.

You Like Me...You Really Like Me...

I'm all squishy inside...I got nominated for an award. *grin*

And I'd like to thank all the little people who made this award possible.

*cough* *snort* Where's the cane to pull me off stage?!?!?!

Seriously...I'm very thankful that Cynthia of Jewelry Tales nominated me (she makes amazing jewelry!). Especially since I abandoned the jewelry forum where we first met. =)

I would not be where I am today (where am I again?) without the support of several folks. It's amazing how supportive people can be without ever have to meet one another.

Jennifer of Jewelry by Jennifer Casady is a bright light in a sometimes dark world. Even when I'm down she pulls me up with her upbeat attitude and non-stop exhausting go-go-go life. She continues to challenge herself and grow in her jewelry designs.

Daisy at Daisy the Curly Cat and her mommy are a surprising source of inspiration for me. Who would have thought that reading about a kitty would be inspiring? Well, this dilute calico Devon Rex cat brings a smile to my face with her antics and sassy attitude. God Bless you Daisy!

Rachel Lucas cracks me the hell up ... and if you can't handle that language do not visit her blog because she has a sailor's mouth. =) She tells it like it is, whether you want to agree with her or not. And no matter what the topic, from dressing up her dogs to shellacking politicians, her writing rocks my socks. I know she won't care about being nominated so I might not even tell her. *grin* She's a pretty popular gal but I still love to visit and "play" in the comments sections with the other commenters...so I guess I should nominate all of them too!

And I can't forget my gals at Posh Mama, even though I'm no longer a contributor there and hardly ever visit anymore. I still LOVE all my posh mamas! It's a great place and I highly encourage people to visit and sign up (if you're a female that is ... sorry boys ... girls only). The Posh Mama herself is such an amazing gal who works non stop and has done an amazing thing with the Posh Mama brand. I'm proud to have been in with her at the ground floor and wish her nothing but success!

Miss Angelika has gotten a lot of awards this week but she's just going to have to suck it up and take another one! =) She cracks me up and I really enjoy reading about her, Evan (her son) and MD (her mama). What is it about other people's lives that make reading about everyday things (like going to Walmart or "da dolla sto") so interesting? Maybe it's just the way she writes.

Gather Little by Little is a wonderful blog dedicated to personal finance and growing your wealth little by little. I started reading this blog a couple months ago and it really is invaluable. I have started reading other financial blogs but I like the spiritual focus of GLbL. His writing is down to earth and makes sense. I've even started thinking about our actual financial goals and have this blog to partially thank. :)

Last, but certainly not least, I want to recognize Hounds Good - one of the several animal blogs I ran across via EntreCard - but the one that inspired me to do more. She also introduced me to Saving Shelter Pets and their mission and work has captured my heart. I'm donating a special pendant necklace to their upcoming auction and will let you know when it's available. They do great work.


Here are the rules if you’re nominated (and want to play along):
1. The winner can put the logo on their blog.
2. Link to the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs you’ve nominated.
6. Write an acceptance speech in the style of the Academy Awards, thanking everybody’s mother, father, sister, brother, aunties and uncles and the kitchen staff at your favorite restaurant!

THANK YOU CYNTHIA!!!!!!!!!!!

My First Award

I'm so excited. I was just awarded my very first blog award. :) And it's a pass it on award, which I love, originating from Arte y Pico. Thank you so much Try Try Again. It's a really wonderful feeling. *big grin*

And the rules of this award are that I must pick five blogs that inspire me. It's easy to think of more than five but it's hard to narrow it down because I read a lot of great blogs. =)

1. Lindsay at That Mutt - Her dog Ace cracks me up and she's such a dedicated daily blogger.
2. Glblguy at Gather Little by Little - Because I've learned so much that has helped me focus on my finances.
3. Daisy at Daisy the Curly Cat - Who can resist sweet Daisy and her antics? She's the best dressed cat around. I especially like her snail friend.
4. Angelika at Angelika - Especially because she didn't want any more tags. Ha ha ha! And she cracks me up and gives me a different perspective on life.
5. Rachel at Rachel Lucas - She makes me laugh, and cry, and spit water at my screen or through my nose (Do not drink water while reading her site!). Seriously, I dig this chick.

Can I add a few more? Pretty Please?

6. Beppy Cat & Co - She should really be in the top 5 too...I love learning about Home Making. It isn't just for 50s wives anymore. :) ha! I want to be her when I grow up!
7. Frugal Dad - I'm learning a lot about personal finances.
8. Sense to Save - One of the first finance blogs I started reading and one that helped me become addicted to Coupons!
9. Hounds Good - She inspires me all the time to remember those animals less fortunate and in need.
10. Comedy Plus - Need a laugh? This is the place to be! :)

Seriously....there are so many more that I read daily (I am a good multi-tasker). =D

Here are the rules:
1. Pick five (5) blogs that you consider deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also for contributing to the blogging community, no matter what language.

2. Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.

3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.

4. Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of “Arte y Pico” blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.