tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5903761072739357812024-03-13T06:56:33.645-04:00It's a Hoot!Quirky creations and random ramblings from the heart of Southern JerseyIt's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-65313376141558852562009-12-01T13:45:00.000-05:002009-12-01T13:45:30.325-05:00Sometimes Simple is BestThis house DESPERATELY (and I emphasize desperately because it's so true) needs food. Can you believe we only got one plate of Thanksgiving leftovers?! I contemplated on what I could make for lunch today and realized there's nothing here. Oi! So on a whim, I put together some chicken broth (with salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and thyme) with some egg noodles, frozen corn, and peas..hoping It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-31505421650131102272009-11-26T03:12:00.000-05:002009-11-26T03:12:05.959-05:00Happy ThanksgivingThe past week has been a whirlwind. Work has been picking up and the Christmas season is rapidly upon us. As I end my evening with thoughts of Thanksgiving, just hours away, I think of how thankful I am for the friends and family I have in my life and the MANY blessings that I have (no matter how much I complain). ;)
Enjoy your Thanksgiving tomorrow. Don't feel bad if you overeat a little It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-74335414010136349672009-11-20T22:22:00.000-05:002009-11-20T22:22:39.003-05:00SluggardIt's amazing how quickly time flies! I can't believe how long it's been since I last posted (I really was trying to be better about it-- optimistically once a day and, what I thought would be more feasible, at least once every other day). It's proof that the season is upon us! And maybe I shouldn't beat myself up if I can't keep up. It is the first time I've truly made an effort to post more.
It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-71314254150596425842009-11-13T11:25:00.000-05:002009-11-13T11:25:04.986-05:00Being ProductiveTuesday I was unproductive and Wednesday I was, as well. I had just about enough energy to lie on the couch and get myself glasses of orange juice. I tend to let colds run their course; I don't really like to take medications. However, yesterday I did actually take some DayQuil. Thank you, DayQuil! I was so productive yesterday! I made homemade chicken noodle soup in the slow cooker and cut It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-21354825845007363362009-11-10T22:39:00.000-05:002009-11-10T22:39:06.386-05:00Incoherent DrivelI love this time of year-- the chill in the air (although it's been a bit warm the last two days), the remaining leaves hanging from the boughs of branches, and the dry, crackly leaf piles up and down the neighborhood streets. However, what I don't like is that it's almost pitch black by five o'clock. I really wanted to take photos of the new fabrics I got on Monday so they could be viewed in theIt's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-20544101121121042332009-11-08T16:15:00.000-05:002009-11-08T16:15:03.711-05:00Weekend BoxwoodFor Stephen's birthday (in late October), I bought him two Boxwood plants. I know it's not a conventional birthday gift but Stephen and I aren't your conventional couple. He loves Boxwood. Really loves it. It reminds him of when his family would go on vacation to Colonial Williamsburg when he was younger. He says the smell is "so classy."
Our front garden area, on the left side of our house, wasIt's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-41930744469130277262009-11-06T11:41:00.000-05:002009-11-06T11:41:38.857-05:00Gift Making in the Works!Guess what's coming in the mail today?
I love Fabric.com! What do you think I'm making with them? Well, "gifts" is obvious...but what kind of gifts?
It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-19656604965208049002009-11-05T15:36:00.000-05:002009-11-05T15:36:54.300-05:00Pumpkin Pie PaybackI signed on to my blog with intentions of posting today and thought, "Hey! I wonder who else has posted today." I saw about 6 or 7 posts from some blogs that I frequent regularly and almost started catching up. But there will be NO DISTRACTIONS! ...At least until I'm done my post.
I made pumpkin pie yesterday. Well, TWO pumpkin pies, actually. I wanted to make one for our neighbors across the It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-90221021658802204502009-11-04T13:18:00.001-05:002009-11-04T13:21:55.756-05:00Sleigh Bells RingI hopped on over to Alicia Paulson's blog this morning (my most favorite blog) to see what was going on in the life of Posy Gets Cozy. She had a link to Polyvore, if you've ever been there. I completely forgot about this little gem of a place! So inspired was I by Alicia's fashion layout, I decided to do one of my own. Naturally, I created looks for a holiday get together since I've had It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-88948051536449022482009-10-31T22:51:00.012-04:002009-11-06T13:03:52.693-05:00Fall Harvest-y GoodnessSo, Stephen and I planted his birthday boxwoods (or should it be boxwood?) today. (Our memory card was full at the time and we had a rather rainy day, so pictures to come tomorrow.) Afterwards, we headed off to pick up some pumpkins for the front steps and fresh apple cider donuts. Yum!
Look at that hottie! Wow, I really got lucky, didn't I?It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-83847051426911327522009-07-10T15:07:00.002-04:002009-07-10T15:09:53.334-04:00Etsy ShowcaseIn case you haven't been in the Bags & Purses Showcase on Etsy today, go check it out! My bags are being featured. :)It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-50449149141890366002009-06-27T15:00:00.001-04:002009-06-27T15:00:35.149-04:00I've been sewing a bunch of satin, pink rosebuds. What should I use them for?It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-76453251074287217152009-06-24T20:00:00.001-04:002009-06-24T20:00:48.462-04:00So, hubby and I were somehow functioning with one car since September and, honestly, I'm not sure how we ever made it. Now that I'm working again, it was necessary to get another vehicle. Especially because of my ever-changing shift schedules. And I have to say, I'm ecstatic with our choice! Check out that shade of blue (and don't mind the excessive weeds in my driveway). ;)It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-41153418212663073912009-05-31T21:12:00.003-04:002009-05-31T21:24:45.755-04:00First shore trip of the summer season! Aaaah! The clean, salty air. The soft, grainy sand on my toes. Not to mention the first gelato of the season at Shriver's (I was too excited to take a photo beforehand but trust me...it looked DEE-LISH-IOUS!).I'm so excited for the summer. And although I don't have as much freedom to go down on the weekends like I used to, it makes those moments that I can It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-12686493983027355612009-05-27T09:23:00.001-04:002009-05-27T09:23:54.119-04:00I feel I need to point out that Paramore us growing on me. I just heard one of their songs on the radio on my way to work and I've gotta say...I do like it.Guilty pleasure announced.It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-15555808962906960712009-05-15T18:37:00.002-04:002009-05-15T18:49:59.295-04:00I feel like I've mentioned this plenty of times before but I've been stuck in such a rut lately. It's the feeling of helplessness I've had in regards to my job/school situation. School has not worked out. It was supposed to but, no surprise here, the state has made it so I can't attend. I was pretty mad about it at first since I have spent 7 months trying to get this situated (and everything was It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-70745805207901513142009-05-10T02:21:00.000-04:002009-05-10T02:22:07.301-04:00NYC> My New York trip was fabulous! I can't believe it's been about 5 > years since I was there last. I decided today that visiting needs to > be something I do more often. I just loved taking in all the sights > and sounds and just walking around. However, I am glad to be home in > my comfy bed. My aching feet need a rest...I walked at least 15 > miles today!It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-9319177135385457362009-05-08T23:41:00.004-04:002009-05-08T23:51:15.978-04:00Portland, OregonI feel like so much creativity is pouring out of Portland, Oregon. Like, literally busting out! Every time I look through crafts, art pieces, whatever, I find out where the artist is located and it's a loud and resounding Portland. What is in the water there? Talent juice?! Hook me up with some. So now I really want to go visit and experience all that Portland has to offer. First I need to secureIt's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-74131193347153187812009-03-01T20:14:00.002-05:002009-03-01T20:29:02.827-05:00It's a little blurry and very grainy but taking photos with a flash while it's snowing wasn't faring too well. We've had one really good snow this winter (for New Jersey standards) and it looks like tonight will provide another before the Spring. Six to ten inches, they say! I love sitting in the house, watching the snow accumulate out the window, wondering if the morning will bring call outs It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-24869957254931502762009-01-31T13:32:00.004-05:002009-01-31T13:38:50.928-05:00I set up a new Etsy shop to be more in line with my "business" name and blog name. My other shop was originally created to purchase items and supplies and I didn't think too much ahead. I should have assumed that I would eventually start selling items, as well. The new shop is www.itsahootjs.etsy.com (you can also get to it by clicking on the Etsy button on the right side of my blog. For now, It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-8037255600279294972009-01-26T12:27:00.009-05:002009-01-26T13:00:24.270-05:00My posting has been getting more and more sparse it feels like. I'm having difficulty working with all the ideas in my head and then actually getting to work on them. I need to kick my butt into high gear!I think today I'm going to work on making some floral hair clips. Just as soon as I tear myself away from the computer. :) It's so easy to lose track of time and get lost in reading others' It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-47933615909724105482009-01-15T23:01:00.002-05:002009-01-15T23:11:24.491-05:00Oh Me, Oh My!The holidays have certainly screwed up the frequency of my posts. I don't know what's wrong with me but I've been having such a hard time getting back into the swing of things. It's already halfway through January! How did this happen?I haven't posted too much about my current situation...at least I don't recall. I'm currently out of work. I was let go, along with the entire creative department It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-65867880080528868182008-12-29T23:12:00.002-05:002008-12-29T23:25:30.260-05:00Christmas has been a whirlwind! I still need to get my tree decorating pictures off of my camera and up on the blog-- although at this point most may not care. My posting has really been lacking...I'm such a slacker. But hubby has off until January 5th for the holidays (!!!) so spending time with him is first priority. We don't usually get a stretch of time like this together. I hope those who doIt's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-73834531556260586032008-12-18T15:58:00.003-05:002008-12-18T16:06:05.083-05:00Wow, I can't believe it's been a week since I last posted. The days have just been flying by! I've been keeping myself busy with Christmas-related things and trying my very best to do what I can to secure myself some schooling. I've only had job interviews with one company and, if I had to choose, it's not really where I'd want to end up. That's why I'm really hoping unemployment pulls through It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-590376107273935781.post-66179979622702807902008-12-11T13:40:00.004-05:002008-12-11T14:11:16.418-05:00blargh....How is it that it's December 11th, exactly two weeks to Christmas day, and it's raining outside? It should be snowing. Come on, winter! Isn't New Jersey north enough for you to give us a little snow? It doesn't seem right to be listening to Frank Sinatra and The Carpenters crooning Christmas tunes and look out the window to see this....On a completely unrelated note, but still on my mind, since It's a Hoot!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14472692447394118846noreply@blogger.com