Good Times in 2013

I saw a fun idea on pinterest to put notes in a jar of fun or memorable things that happened throughout the year and then on new years eve you read the memories.  We never do anything super exciting on new years eve, so I thought this could be a fun new tradition to start and it will give us something to do to celebrate the holiday!  I couldn't find a specific link to the original idea put I'm sure you've all seen it floating around pinterest.  I definitely did not come up with this on my own.  

It's pretty self explanatory but I'll tell you what I did.  First I started with an empty "paint can" looking container that I had in my cupboard {you can find them at any craft store.  I don't know the official name for them}.  Or it would be super cute to use a mason jar.  I happened to have this random can, so I used it.  To spruce it up a bit I used some ribbon & scrap book paper that I had lying around.  I wasn't going to be super picky on colors and just used what I already had. No need to spend money on this little project.  

I taped some scrapbook paper on the outside and wrote "2013 Fun Memories". You can write whatever you want.  Now that I think about it I wish I would have written "Pierson Family Fun 2013" or something with our name on it.  Oh well.  This is why I don't craft, because I'm too impatient to take the time and make it nice, but then I hate the final product and always want to redo it.  Anyone else have that problem?  Oh well, it's the thought that counts right?  Then I tied the ribbon on the handle of the can.  I couldn't get a very good picture of the handle since it wouldn't stay up on it's own.

Then just cut up strips of paper and you are ready to go.  I just did random sizes because some memories might take a little more explaining than others.  So far we have 4 pieces of paper in there.  I wonder how many we will have on new years eve 2013?!  Now I have something to look forward to on that holiday, woo hoo!  Go and create your own memory jar and make it a lot cuter than mine.  It won't be hard to do.  

A Valentines Gift for the Hubby

I enjoy Valentines Day mostly for the candy.  Cherry JuJu hearts are the best.  But you have to get the Sweets brand.  They know how to make candy.  I also love the Gobstopper candy hearts, although they are hard to find.  I also think Valentines day is mostly a holiday for women.  I mean what guy wants roses & heart shaped boxed chocolates.  I'm pretty sure I always end up buying Clark candy. Our first Valentines Day way back in 2005 I got Clark cinnamon lips and Bit O Honey {2 of his favorites}. And this year is no different.  I did however get a little more creative in my presentation of the candy.  I found some ideas on Pinterest here, here, and here.  Bless you Pinterest.  I would be lost without you.  I found the idea to do 14 Days of Valentine's and then I combined all three ideas into things Clark would enjoy.  We are both candy lovers, so I don't feel too bad when I always give him candy.  I think he enjoys it.  And if he doesn't eat the candy, I know I will! Candy doesn't go to waste in our home.  It just goes to our waist! {Okay I know I already used that joke over at my "old" blog, but I might have some new readers who didn't get to enjoy my pun the first time around.  Also Clark loves "punny" jokes so it felt appropriate since this post is kind of about him}

Starting Friday Clark will get a treat a day.  I'm going to be out of town next week so I thought this would be a fun gift that will leave him with plenty of snacks while I'm gone.  I'm sure the box of Honey Comb will be his dinner every night.  Silly guy doesn't like to cook or eat for that matter.  He says he wishes he could be a plant and get his nutrients from the sun.  He's crazy.  Who doesn't love to eat?!  It's a good thing I love him and his craziness.  

If you are stumped on what to get that special someone, maybe this "14 Days of Valentine's" will help you out.  It starts on Friday so you have 4 days.  Hopefully Clark doesn't read this post or his surprise is ruined {I'm pretty sure he doesn't read my blog}  Now I have one thing checked off my "to do" list.  I better start on the 15+ other things I need to do before I head to Utah on Sunday.  Two important things are buying cute plates & napkins for my sister's baby shower & finishing some cute "baby crafts" for her gift.  Remember I'm not actually crafty.  I'll post some pictures after she actually opens her gift, since I'm sure she is one of my only readers and I want them to be a surprise.  Shout Out to my big sis Adrienne, woo woo!