1st.day.of.giving

on the 1st day of Christmas
:: i gave away these things ::

We're sending a military care package overseas to Afganistan. The package includes two care bags I put together for a male and a female. They include basic things, such as :: tooth brush, tooth paste, dental flossers, combs, nail clippers, gloves, work gloves, tobogan, scarf, socks, pen, paper pad, puzzle books, twizzlers and gum. And just in the box I have a few other things :: soaps, hand sanitizer, ziploc bags, nutri-grain bars, uno game cards, Bible & devotional.

There are tons of ideas that you can fill a military care package with :: hygiene products, feminine care products, things to keep them warm for the winter they're enduring right now, candy (that can't melt), snacks, books, magazines, games, movies, cds, things to keep them occupied, calling cards, etc, etc. I did see where some were asking for ipods, laptops, cameras, and other various electronics. So if you're able to afford these items or have older ones you plan on replacing, but still work, they'd love to take them off your hands.

I found the person/troop & address I'll be sending our care package to on AnySoldier.com. Military persons post almost everyday things they need & their unit needs. You can pick who you want to send something too by various categories or at random.

You can google sending a military care package as well and find different websites that support these efforts. There are also sites that offer pre-packaged care packages & you just pay a flat fee.

So if this is something you're interested in doing get started on it now, you don't have to wait until someone or some organization is having a collection drive for packages or donations. But really, our military men & women would appreciate care packages year round, not just Christmas. They're doing an awesome duty for our country and deserve a little something in return from the people who appreciate what they do....the citizens of the USA!

P.S.. everything that is in my care package came from the dollar store, where everything was literally $1 each, and some things i was able to divide up. The Bible & devotional I have in there came from a thrift store for $1 each. The only things that cost more were the socks & uno game. Package it in a "if it fits, it ships" priority mail USPS box & you're done! (besides filling out a customs form)

Also, another side note...military persons prefer the items you send that they will be wearing to match the colors of their uniforms [dress code]. AND the socks I found are warm, they wick away moisture, provide cushioning & arch support.

12.days.of.giving

'tis the season to be jolly

fa la la la la la la la la

So while doing some reading on others blogs & a churches blog the other day, i became inspired to do " 12 days of giving" for Christmas. Because that's what this season is all about anyway! So after doing some thinking I believe I have come up with the 12 things I'm going to do for this self-made event. Although I won't reveal all that's up my sleeve for the moment, each day after I begin I will post what I've done to "give" for that day. I'm not doing this to get credit or be boastful....I'm doing this so that others may give as well. There are some great way to give back in everyone's community.

And I'm going to have to start my 12 days of giving early...because there are deadlines on some of the things I'm going to do....and we can't miss those or it defeats the purpose.

jewelry.giveaway

Who doesn't love to get free stuff??  ... Well if you're one who does I have a great giveaway going on right now!

I'm trying to start up a jewelry business, and hope to further my endeavors into home decor as well...but i'm starting with the jewelry for now.

So the giveaway:: i need to get to at least 150 likes on my page on Facebook

Liz P Creations

But here's the deal .. there won't just be one winner.....there will be two!

The 150th person to like my page and the person who suggests the page to them.

So if you want to be in on the contest, go like my page & share it on your page as well or send page suggestions to your friends!

Don't forget to check out my etsy storefront:: Liz P Creations on Etsy

Oh & if you're wondering what the giveaway is .... a cute boho pair of earrings!

umm.umm.yay

UPDATE!

I'm engaged!
         {well as of October 5th}

 

Haha .. So to whom you may be wondering in thought .. Well his name is Jonathan & we have dated for almost 3 years now .. can't be happier!

So much wedding planning being done in my head .. now to get out & about to locations & to necessary personnel I will be using services of!!!

vegetable.soup.mmm

One of my favorite new found recipes that I've been making for the last few months. I always keep some in my freezer, & when I'm out, it's time to make more!..... So that's what i'm doin today!

 vegetable broth & fresh baby spinach

 red pepper

carrots

red cabbage

zucchini

sweet red onion

cauliflower

broccoli

green cabbage

diced fire roasted tomatoes

thyme . black pepper . parsley . lemon juice
mushrooms & celery in there too

ready to cook!

steamin & ready to eat just 10-20 minutes later .. yay!

Doesn't that just look delish! Why yes, if I do say so myself ....haha!