Do you have a green thumb?

Its that time of year again where my thumb starts to itch and turns green....well that just sounded silly. anyways, I really do get excited when planting season is just around the corner. I have a beautiful little garden in my backyard that I just cant wait to tend to. I find gardening very peaceful and rewarding...kinda like my own babies that I get to watch grow, fuss and care over. I love planting out doors during the warm summer days. I don't stop there, I also have an indoor herb garden, they are very easy to take care of and you can have fresh herbs all threw the winter months, plus they are a wonderful decoration as well.

Here are some items that I found browsing the Plants and edibles on Etsy:


Worlds Away-Kit by Etsy shop: Augury



Just Moss by Etsy shop: MissMossy



Garden Markers by Etsy shop: Monkeysalwayslook



Purple Cornflowers by Etsy shop: Azuredandelion



Japanese Bonsai by Etsy shop: Timtierney

Enjoy!

Smiles,
Tina

Spring Break Giveaway!

So here you have it, the long awaited giveaway from my shop...;)

With Spring break only being a day away for us here in Winnipeg,
I have decided to have a giveaway, spring themed of course!

You will receive a super yummy set of 6 Spring Envelopes, 6 Note cards, 4 Clothespin magnets, 2 Bookmarks and 6 Envelope seals...whew...thats a bunch of goodies!

Here are the pics of everything you will get:

And here is what you have to do...;)

In order to enter please visit Bellaflowers Etsy shop, Check it out then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite item. This is mandatory, Please do this before any additional entries. And Please leave your email address in the comments so I may contact you if you win....;)

Additional entries:

Follow and tweet about this giveaway including @bellapaper in the tweet.

Become a follower of my blog (just hit the follow button on the left and leave a comment with your email on the left.

Create a blog post on your personal blog about the giveaway with a link so I know you did it...;)

I will let Random.org do its magic and choose a winner on April 1st...and no it wont be an April fools joke...;)

Have fun...I know I did putting this together!

Smiles,
Tina

Waste Not Wish List

The theme I chose for this Wednesdays wish list is waste not, Or at least waste less.
Some of the changes I have made are easy and have saved me a ton of money.

For instance, I no longer use plastic bags, I always have fabric bags on hand in the car and that alone saves me 5 cents per plastic bag that some stores now charge.
I now use fabric lunch bags and sandwich bags...that has saved me tons of money. I used to go threw so many of those little plastic baggies that my boys take to school for lunches.

Fabric napkins are a favorite of mine and in my house we can never have to many...;)

Recycling and reusing is a big part of our everyday life.
What are some of the things you do to waste less in your home?

Smiles,
Tina

Cherry Napkins By: Onceagain

Wasted Edition Print By: Nicholasbartle

Towel House for unpaper towels By: Madeintheredbarn

Reusable Sandwich Bag By: WasteNotSaks



Car Litter Bag By: nstitches4u

Countdown To Easter

Easter is just around the corner. I Love this time of year..well most of it, I could do without the smell of melting dog poop coming from my neighbours yard and my nine year old son jumping into every muddy puddle he sees. If I had a pair of rain boots I just might be tempted to join him..maybe.

I love the fact that I can take off some layers of clothing...now if I could take of some layers of body fat I would be OK...but that will have to wait till after Easter...who can resist a chocolate bunny...not me!!

Here are a few items I found on Etsy that might get you into the Easter/Spring mood, Enjoy...;)

Easter Favour Boxes by Bellaflower on Etsy

Vintage animal button charm bracelete by Fluffington on Etsy

Vintage inspired dress by sweetgracies on Etsy

Bunny - Goats milk soap bar by soapopotamus on Etsy

Smiles,
Tina

Hello!

Well Here I am, Day one of the blogging world. I really am to tired to do anything let alone write a post for you all to read...;)

I have just spent the whole day trying to figure this blogspot thing out, so far so good...There is more that I would like to add, but I am still learning.

Over the next couple of days I will be having a giveaway...hoping to suck in some new readers....;)
Wait is that bad to bribe people...oh well...I fall for it all the time.

Anyways its really late here and I should be off to bed!

Smiles to my friends and friends to be!!

Tina