Ups and Downs: Enjoying Some Blogging Perks

It's been a roller coaster week.  Lots of ups and lots of downs.
But like my little nephew here I much prefer the ups, because that's the kind of world I want to live in!(without the use of narcotics and/or alcohol of course)
Some days, as a blogger, you wonder if all the work you put into this little space in the blogosphere is really worth it?
Of course I am thrilled that I have a record of our days as a family, but on other days, it can seem like just another thing you need to get done.... albeit waaay more enjoyable than the laundry!

But this past week  I have been having some fun with it, while also enjoying a few perks.
The first happy email I received was an offer from CSN stores to do a review.
I figured, what the heck, why not?
So now (lucky me!), I have to decide what $45 dollar item I would like to order.
When it gets here I will tell you all about it... the good, the bad and the ugly.

CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need whether it be a chic handbag, bathroom shelving or even cute cookware!
And while bathroom shelving would be a practical choice for good old Bungalow'56, I have to admit I am feeling a little impractical these days.
So I'm trying to decide between wanting to start a collection of Globes;
or trying to look all spiffy this Christmas when I microwave burn cook our lovely Holiday meals.

The only rhetorical question I have to ask here is....with an apron like this who needs a Christmas outfit?
I think the name alone makes me want to tie one on. (once again...not referring to alcohol)


Are you ready?
It's the Sassy Cook'n Flower Pot Apron.
And hey I'm Sassy! or I could be if I wanted to.
So maybe this little number might just find a home at Bungalow'56?
What do you think?
Which way would you go?
What would you purchase for $45?

Am I overlooking some amazing "make me happy" item that, as of today I have never heard of?
If so, let me know.
I may need some help in the decision department.
It runs at a snails pace upstairs here at the Bungalow.
It drives the Agronomist crazy.
But then again... so might this apron? Being all Sassy and all.  he he. (absolutely no alcohol was consumed before writing that all knowing he he)

However, since CSN has so many choices, I have a feeling I may change my mind a few hundred thousand gazillion more times before I press Add to Shopping Cart.
Don't you worry, I'll be sure to tell you all about it once it gets here.

Another wonderful suprise that came via my email, was an offer from tinyprints.
The company asked me if I wanted to place a Christmas card order for $50, and then write a review.

There were so many beautiful choices I was once again struck by Analysis Paralysis.
It's a terrible disease which can lay dormant until of course, you need to make an important decision.

I will also be showing you how they turned out and what kind of service and quality tinyprints was able to offer me.

If you want a hint.... I chose the...

 

Fashionable Flakes you see up above.
Except that I don't have any blond babies
boys
or a dog
so...
mine will be different.
There were so many amazing card choices it was a very difficult decision,
but after several sleepless nights I was finally able to make my choice.
I can't wait to see how they turned out and show you.

And last but not least, have you noticed any changes around here?

A month or so back, I was a lucky duck and won a Posh makeover blog re-design. 

Once again I was dealing with Analysis Paralysis in a big way, and unfortunately poor Carrie was along for the ride.

But with her help and patience I have this amazing new space to call home! 

We are making a few more minor adjustments and I am thrilled with the new look. 

You can find Carrie here. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Your comments are always a huge "up" swing in my day!

I read and enjoy every last "letter" morsel.

It makes my life lovely, 
that,, along with my new sassy apron of course.

xoxo

This post is linking up with My Blessed Little Nest's Life Made Lovely Monday.