Years between

 Wow it has been years I can't believe how long has gone by since I last blogged. My boys are growing up. Malaki is 9 years old he is tall, skinny talkative, loves video games, basketball and playing on his tablet. He is kind and highly smart tho he hates his schooling. He is a slow learner and loves being active. Zander is 4 now and is gentle and goofy. He likes mario and anything the color red. He is a character and always teasing. Randy and I have now been together 8 years. We live in st. George in an apartment. 

Still here

I know I have not posted in a bit but I am here now. Sometimes I mood interest in things that I love greatly. I love blogging but then I go through a phase of not wanting to blog as if I get writers block and then after months of not posting a single thing I feel awkward about posting again like any one who reads it will be all judgy about my post stopping and starting again all out of the blue. Thing is I really don't post for my readers. I post for me.
So here I am again posting on my blog.
Some things have changed. I am now the mom of two...

Zander joined is this last June and we could not love him more. His big brother is so ever proud. I am still getting use to a baby back in the home. Heck right now home is quite the busy place. We have 6 people living in a 2 bedroom, 785 sqaure foot appartment. Life is crowded. And it's like in this point of life I am deserving of lots of people around me... every sence Zander was born I have had my uncle's family ( dad side) , my aunt's family (mom's side), my grandparents visit. Then also my sister  ( adopted sis) came to see us with her kids and then I gained two more foundling sisters both live in the same apartments as us so they're in and out all the time. We have Sunday dinners and game night's and well see each other practically every day. It's new and different but I love it! I have always been one to love having close friends and family. And I am ok with abit of a fast pace life. Less time for depression to sink in. 

So here is a post. I will not promise I will post everyday or even weekly but those interested will read.

My Top 60

1. Randy who I love dearly.
2. Malaki my pride my joy, my whole world.
3. My mom loving and supportive, who taught me to be a great mom. 
4. My dad who never gives up. 
5. My baby sister always and forever.
6. My grandma who taught me importance of never giving up. 
7. Papa who I just adore, I swear that he taught me how to laugh. 
8. My cousins that I grew up that are more like siblings. 
9. My family members near and far. 
10. My best friends Nay, Cayden, Justin, Becca, 
11. My bestest best friend Alveda. 
12. Her amazing husband. 
13. Clean water. 
14. Warm food on cold days. 
15. Ice cream on hot summer days.
16. Hot showers. 
17. The talent of cooking. 
18. Cooking shows
19. A bed to sleep in. 
20. Internet to stay connected to the out side world.
21. Pinterest my go to for inspiration. 
22. Randy's amazing job. 
23. Cuddly blankets
24. The clothes that i have. 
25. Books to read.
26. Fresh air 
27. Impact Trainings
28.  The talent of Drawing.
29. Bubble baths.
30. Swimming pools.
31. Avacodo trees ( my favorite house plant right now)  
32. Christmas time the most magic time of the year,
33. Jesus the Christ My brother and friend. 
34. My Impact family. 
35. Nature in all her glory.
36. My Life experiences
37.  Biolife, that little extra money that gets us there and of course Randy's willingness to donate. 
38.  Herbs
39. Stones
40. Cyrstals
41. My white phone that has lasted this long that serves me as a Camera.
42. board games. 
43. Toilet paper for obvious reasons.
44. Sage to burn.
45. Blogging
46. Shoes to protect my feet when needed.
47. Extra pillows to cuddle.
48. Inside pluming.
49. Drumming with the beat of my own heart. 
50. Food that Malaki will eat he can be so picky.
51. The smells I love, rain, fresh laundry, apple cinnamon, roses.
52. My twin Soul Dani.
53. My favorite candy! 
54. Music to lift my spirit.
55. Autumn and Spring.
56. Date nights with my love. 
57. Rainy days in.
58. Coconut oil the cure all.   
59. Good morning Hugs from my little boy.
60. Laughter.

Happy thanksgiving to all my Readers! May your day be full of Warm hugs and tasty food.
 

Easy fast elf on the shelf

So my mom has stuff going on this Year just before christmas so this year she needs some low maintenance Elf on the Shelf Ideas to I have been collecting these Ideas for a few weeks now from pinterest, and google. So here they are Easy, Fast and Low Maintenance.

In the Kitchen

 

Gifts! 

Front room

Bed room

Random fun

Bathroom

 

Christmas classics 

 

Oops forgot to move! 

Take a few "selfies" on your phone of your elf with some random toys around the house, save them for a day you forgot to move said elf  then later that day pull up the photos and tell child that you figured out what elf did that day, show them the photos.

Be shocked just like the kids are, “Hmmmm I wonder why he did not move” ask the kids the question and see what reasons or ideas they come up with.  Kids are smart, clever and funny and you are sure to get a giggle when they explain why THEY think the elf did not move.

 I heard the cats running around last night, I bet the Elf didn’t want to get chased by the cats so he stayed put.

Our Elves  

 When My mom and I started our elf for my little sister we did not stick to the Normal looking Elf. We found a cute elf from the store that was meant for decoration and tho He cant do as much as the bendable guys but man she loves " Steve" and when Randy and I got one for Malaki we made sure to get us one with a bit more bend but still unique. Our elves have their own little stories.
Steve loves rootbeer and brownies, has no "Elf" control when his favorite treats are involved. His favorite Movie is the Santa clause movie. Then Twinkles is Malaki's Sadly I forget what his favorites our ( he has only visited us once and my brain is blank on the treats!!! ) I know his favorite movie is the Polar express. And I guess this year we will learn better what twinkles loves to eat and drink! I will be posting what I do with Twinkles this year here on the blog so if you need easy fast or fun Ideas keep and eye out for them here!

The Myers Briggs Personality test.

Took a cool personality test this morning that my Uncle Bud told me about and I thought the results were cool so I decided to do a small blog post on them.

I dont know about being called a "Campaigner" my first thoughts on this is some one that is into politics and door to door stuff and that is so not me I hate making phone calls and knocking on doors. This is what it had to say about this personality;
"The Campaigner personality is a true free spirit. They are often the life of the party, but unlike types in the Explorer Role group, Campaigners are less interested in the sheer excitement and pleasure of the moment than they are in enjoying the social and emotional connections they make with others. Charming, independent, energetic and compassionate, the 7% of the population that they comprise can certainly be felt in any crowd."
The part on emotional connections is so true with me! I love finding new people for me to connect with. In college I was always out making new friends and going to all the events, not so much for the party part but the connection that I made with those there.
 "More than just sociable people-pleasers though, Campaigners, like all their Diplomat cousins, are shaped by their Intuitive (N) quality, allowing them to read between the lines with curiosity and energy. They tend to see life as a big, complex puzzle where everything is connected – but unlike Analyst personality types, who tend to see that puzzle as a series of systemic machinations, Campaigners see it through a prism of emotion, compassion and mysticism, and are always looking for a deeper meaning."
I love the part that says I see the world through "a prism of emotion, compassion and mysticism, and are always looking for a deeper meaning " and that every thing is linked because that is so me. I can see this complex Webbing that is linking every one and every thing together.
"Many other types are likely to find these qualities irresistible, and if they’ve found a cause that sparks their imagination, Campaigners will bring an energy that oftentimes thrusts them into the spotlight, held up by their peers as a leader and a guru – but this isn’t always where independence-loving Campaigners want to be. Worse still if they find themselves beset by the administrative tasks and routine maintenance that can accompany a leadership position. Campaigners’ self-esteem is dependent on their ability to come up with original solutions, and they need to know that they have the freedom to be innovative – they can quickly lose patience or become dejected if they get trapped in a boring role."
OH MY GOSH some of this hits it right on spot for me! The part that sticks out the most is that last line about being stuck in a boring role. I freak out when I feel trapped being one thing, like boring house wife, there is times that I hate it and start fighting it like crazy, perhaps that's why I suck at house keeping.
"If there is anything that makes Campaigners great parents, it’s the sense of wonder they have for all things new and beautiful, a sense that they will be able to share with their children every day as they learn and grow. Throughout their children’s lives, Campaigners provide a combination of almost overwhelming love and support, and an unstructured environment revolving around freedom and creativity. This in no way means that people with the Campaigner personality type will simply leave their children to their own devices without guidance – rather, Campaigner parents want to share in their children’s perspective, share in a world without bounds.Campaigner parents are playful and warm, and love to see their children excited, playing in and experimenting with the world around them. It is likely that Campaigner parents will encourage this play and growth by suggesting activities and lessons."
I hope this is true I really do want to teach my son all the wonders of the world and I am always willing to see the world through his eyes. I dont care about things the things of the world like an adult does every since Malaki was born I focus on how he sees the world and feel I am here to guide and teach him as he goes.
" Campaigners go all-in with their relationships, and if they fall apart despite their efforts, they can end up plagued with questions about why the relationship failed and what they could have done differently – without a buoy, these thoughts can crush Campaigners’ self-esteem as they sink into depression. It’s important for Campaigner personalities, as with anyone, to remember that relationships are in all ways mutual – mutual interest, mutual growth, and mutual responsibility – and they can’t be solely accountable."
Story of my life all these questions haunt me even now that I am in a long term relationship. I am always worried about repeats on something that did not work in the past. I do put my all into a relationship at times though like with me and Randy I feel like I am holding back because of all the past relationships that I put my all in and my all was not good enough, perhaps that is why I struggle with some things like housekeeping, I kept Mario's home perfect, I cooked amazing meals and left sweet notes for him to find and was always thinking up new ways to shower him in my love and then he left. Then with my former husband again I was a good house wife in our home making sure he was well fed and constantly picking up after all his messes and struggling with the showering with love but still did it only to have him ignore my attempts to make things work with us and my please to change our relationship into something that works. Then I went back to talking to Mario after it ended with that and I poured my heart out in poetry and meaningful gestures only to have him never show. So now perhaps after learning that none of those things worked in my past relationships I just gave them up. I wish I knew how to forget all those times and show Randy that side of me.

"Personality Strengths "

• Curious – When it comes to new ideas, Campaigners aren’t interested in brooding – they want to go out and experience things, and don’t hesitate to step out of their comfort zones to do so. Campaigners are imaginative and open-minded, seeing all things as part of a big, mysterious puzzle called life.
• Observant – Campaigners believe that there are no irrelevant actions, that every shift in sentiment, every move and every idea is part of something bigger. To satisfy their curiosity, Campaigners try to notice all of these things, and to never miss a moment.
• Energetic and Enthusiastic – As they observe, forming new connections and ideas, Campaigners won’t hold their tongues – they’re excited about their findings, and share them with anyone who’ll listen. This infectious enthusiasm has the dual benefit of giving Campaigners a chance to make more social connections, and of giving them a new source of information and experience, as they fit their new friends’ opinions into their existing ideas.
• Excellent Communicators – It’s a good thing that Campaigners have such strong people skills, or they’d never express these ideas. Campaigners enjoy both small talk and deep, meaningful conversations, which are just two sides of the same coin for them, and are adept at steering conversations towards their desired subjects in ways that feel completely natural and unforced.
• Know How to Relax – It’s not all “nature of the cosmos” discussions with Campaigners – people with this personality type know that sometimes, nothing is as important as simply having fun and experiencing life’s joys. That Intuitive trait lets Campaigners know that it’s time to shake things up, and these wild bursts of enthusiastic energy can surprise even their closest friends.
• Very Popular and Friendly – All this adaptability and spontaneity comes together to form a person who is approachable, interesting and exciting, with a cooperative and altruistic spirit and friendly, empathetic disposition. Campaigners get along with pretty much everyone, and their circles of friends stretch far and wide.

"Weaknesses"

• Poor Practical Skills – When it comes to conceiving ideas and starting projects, especially involving other people, Campaigners have exceptional talent. Unfortunately their skill with upkeep, administration, and follow-through on those projects struggles. Without more hands-on people to help push day-to-day things along, Campaigners’ ideas are likely to remain just that – ideas.
• Find it Difficult to Focus – Campaigners are natural explorers of interpersonal connections and philosophy, but this backfires when what needs to be done is that TPS report sitting right in front of them. It’s hard for Campaigners to maintain interest as tasks drift towards routine, administrative matters, and away from broader concepts.
• Overthink Things – Campaigners don’t take things at face value – they look for underlying motives in even the simplest things. It’s not uncommon for Campaigners to lose a bit of sleep asking themselves why someone did what they did, what it might mean, and what to do about it.
• Get Stressed Easily – All this overthinking isn’t just for their own benefit – Campaigners, especially Turbulent ones, are very sensitive, and care deeply about others’ feelings. A consequence of their popularity is that others often look to them for guidance and help, which takes time, and it’s easy to see why Campaigners sometimes get overwhelmed, especially when they can’t say yes to every request.
• Highly Emotional – While emotional expression is healthy and natural, with Campaigners even viewing it as a core part of their identity, it can come out strongly enough to cause problems for this personality type. Particularly when under stress, criticism or conflict, Campaigners can experience emotional bursts that are counter-productive at best.
• Independent to a Fault – Campaigners loathe being micromanaged and restrained by heavy-handed rules – they want to be seen as highly independent masters of their own fates, even possessors of an altruistic wisdom that goes beyond draconian law. The challenge for Campaigners is that they live in a world of checks and balances, a pill they are not happy to swallow.

There are some of these I agree on and some not so much but over all I feel that this personality test defiantly spoke truth about me.
If you would like to take this test it is found at, 16Personalities.

Thanksgiving Trivia

( Answers below )
Questions
1. What percentage of a typical turkey is white meat vs dark meat?
2.What is the average weight of a turkey purchased for Thanksgiving dinner?

3.When was Thanksgiving declared a national holiday? And by which President?

4. Name the top pumpkin-producing state in the U.S.
5.What percentage of cranberries eaten in the U.S. are eaten on Thanksgiving?
6. According to the Butterball corporation, they recommend that you thaw a wrapped turkey in the refrigerator how long per 4  pounds of bird?
7.  The Indians who were invited to the Thanksgiving feast were of the Wampanoag tribe.  Who was their chief?
8.  The term "Cornucopia" means what?
9.  The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was believed to have lasted how many days?
10.  How many pilgrims were on the Mayflower?

Answers. 

1~ 70% white meat, 30% dark meat

2~ 16 pounds

3~ 1863, Abraham Lincoln

4~ Illinois

5~ 20%

6~ One Day per 4 Lbs.
7~ Massasoit
8~ Horn of Plenty
9~ 3 days

10~ 102

For the love of stones; Shape and color

Crystals can be put in three categorized groups, the type of stone, the shape of the stone and the color. so if you are unsure about the type of stone it is that you picked up some where yet you are longing to know what properties it has its shape and color can be a great guide as well. Over the years i have learned about lots of stones but there is still many stones that I am drawn to yet have no idea what they are.  I have learned different ways to determine a stones meanings. One great way is to hold the crystal between your cupped hands, allowing images, words and feelings to just come to you naturally. The best time for this is during or right after meditation. Ask your self questions like " How does this stone make me feel?" Then there is the shapes, and colors.
We will start with shape;

Pyramids;

A stone in a pyramid shape, especial those that are squaty, are said to be natural transmitters of healing and enhanced psychic powers. These shapes bring peaceful sleep in a bedroom and also calm, unity, and harmony in the home or workplace.

Oval

 Oval crystals attract love and fertility. They bring abundance and happiness to families, children and animals as they release healing powers however and wherever needed.

 Round 

When I say round I am not talking spheres, they have their own category. Round crystals have an ongoing flowing energies and they are also ideal for every purpose, kinda like the go to for any property you are harnessing.

Spheres 

This shape can energize and purify any room or workplace. It can attract prosperity, health, and joy. Also said to transform sickness, bad luck, or negativity into light and good fortune. Great for new homes!

Wand shaped 

Shaped in this way, crystals can offer longer-term and slow-growing prosperity, success, and protection. It is said that more likely the pointed crystals were probably the original magic wands, as they can be used to send a wish into the universe for yourself or others. Perfect for a fairy like me.

Square or rectangular

These bring stability and can balance out an overactive home. They can absorb harm. When used regularly for protection they need to be washed under running water often.

Geode 

These formations are great for protection. Also for assisting with healing abusive habits such as alcoholism, drug abuse, sex addiction, shopping addiction, and abusive internal monologues. These are great for allowing energy to naturally flow out and disperse evenly.

My brain is out of shapes now so i will go on to color. Color plays a big part in the healing and other properties in each stone.  Here are some

Yellow 

The color is great for logic, focus, financial, and communication. Amazing for learning new things, short-distance house moves, and recovery through surgery. Also great for repelling envy, spite, malice, and protection from those who would deceive. 
Stones found in this color;
calcite, chrysoberyl, citrine, jasper, lemon chrysoprase, and topaz.

Brown

Stones in this color are know for stability, security, reliability, learning new skills in later years, and finding lost items.
Stones found in this color;
banded agate, desert rose, petrified wood, fossils, sand stones, tiger's eye, zircon, and smoky quarts.

Red

A color for action, change, courage, strength, power, stamina and determination. Great for victory, passion for any part of life, success in competitions, survival, and overcoming seemingly impossible odds.
Stones found in this color;
Blood agate, bloodstone, fire opal, garnet (my moon stone), Dragons eye/red tiger's eye, and of course ruby.

Orange 

Great for confidence, fertility, joy, abundance, self-esteem, happiness, strengthening identity and independence. A good color for those with a creative personality.
Stones found in this color;
Amber, beryl, jasper, celestine, and sunstone.

White, bright, or sparkling

New beginnings is this colors specialties, along with clarity, inspiration, developing talents, ambition, breaking a rub of bad luck. Also amazing for good health, vitality, contact with angels and spirit guides.
Stones found in this color;
Clear quartz, Clear fluorite, diamond, herkimer diamond, opal, white sapphire, white topaz, and zircon.

White, soft, or cloudy

A stone color for protection against negativity, restoring hope, success in whiting and poetry, gradual new beginnings after loss. A great stones for mothers, babies, and in pregnancy. Good for calling someone from afar and also fulfillment of dreams.
Stones found in this color;
calcite, howlite, milky opal, milky quartz, moonstone, pearl, selenite, and snow quartz.

  Green

Love, love, love in every way on every level. Also a color for fidelity, commitment, growth and increase in any aspect of life. The color for for encouraging healthy plants, the environment,and good luck.
Stones found in this color;
Jade, Chrysorase, amazonite,  moss agate, emerald, fluorite, and tourmaline.

Pink

Also great stone for love. Pink is a color for mending broken hearts, peacemaking, reconciliation, removing sorrows with family in love , happy family relationships, friendship, gentleness and kindness. Also  great in all matters concerning small children, animals and even teenagers, especially girls entering puberty, women entering menopause, young or new love, the growth or regrowth of love and trust, and quiet sleep.
stones found in this color;
Coral, kunzite, mangano, tourmaline and of course rose quartz.
Blue
Traditional knowledge, justice, career and employment issues,  especially in finding a new job, leadership opportunities,authority promotion. Good for long distance traveling and house moves, alsso marriages and partnerships of different types.
Stones found in this color;
Aqua Aura, blue lace agate, blue quartz, lapis lazuli, Turquoise, topaz, Celestite and Iolite.
Purple
For spiritual awareness and growth, meaningful dreams, teaching or counseling. Used for Banishing what lies in the past but may still haunt, contacting friends and family that are not in contact with you or who live far away, and mental, physical, emotional, and psychical protection.
Stones found in this color;
Amethyst, ametrine, flourite, lepidolite, and titanium aura.
Gray
A colored stone used for shielding against psychic attack,keeping secrets, neutralizing unfriendly energies, Compromise, and adaptability.
Stones found in this color;
Apache tear, banded agate , meteorite, smoky quartz
Black
Black stones are used for Easing endings, banishing sorrow and guilt, shedding of destructive influences, accepting that witch we can not change, working with in limits giving to us, blocking negative or harmful energies.
Stones found in this color;
Onyx, black coral, black opal,black pearl, Jet, obsidian, Tektite, Schorl.