It's been busy around here! I did get my gourmet coffees the other day, so stay tuned for a post about that!

The holiday was nice. It was quiet. Just me, my husband, the kids, my mom, grandma and aunt and uncle. My husband took some time off of work so he doesn't go back until Sunday. It's really been an enjoyable holiday.

Writing articles and coming up with helpful "how to's" is my latest pastime.

eHow is a nice community type site where you post short and simple articles and/or videos explaining how to do something. Yes, you can even make money on eHow!

If you want, check out our profiles and read the articles CJ and I have written!

• My eHow

• His eHow

I love doing reviews for things and lately most reviews have been centered around coffee (heheehee) wedding accessories, and things for babies. All these things are going on in my life right now. Well, except for the baby part - my 'babies' are now 5, 3 and 2!

I do have a soft spot for beautiful baby bedding though and hey, my kids can still get a gorgeous crocheted or cashmere blanket - no one ever gets too old for that!

That being said, if there's something you'd love reviewed or looked into, drop me a line at:
unbalancedlibra@ymail.com

This, my friends, is one of the cutest bridesmaids gifts I have seen in a long time! Seriously, if I was getting married this would be THE GIFT to get my bridesmaids since all my friends are lushes, haha.

BUT...I am not getting married so I can only live vicariously through my friend, who is. I am trying to talk her into this as a gift, it rocks!

This is literally how I feel some days! I have so much to do online and I don't know where to start.

I've tried making lists, I've tried organizing myself with the use of my Blackberry and I've tried to just make 'mental' notes.

Funny thing, when I get overwhelmed I tend to become unmotivated. I find myself sitting here at the computer 'surfing' rather than working. How weird is that?

Winter weddings can be absolutely breathtaking, especially if Mother Nature cooperates. Even if she doesn't, the event can still be stunning if planned appropriately.

More and more wedding dresses are coming out that encompass the entire embodiment of a winter wonderland love scene. Winter wedding favors are becoming more and more popular as well.

I always pictured a summer wedding to be the most beautiful but I am leaning more and more towards winter after seeing all that is available for a winter wedding!

If you're planning a wedding, like I happen to be helping with, make sure you check around for the most unique wedding accessories and don't settle for the first thing you come across. Even celebrities, well, with the exception of Britney Spears - go for style and class when it comes to choosing wedding favors for the big event.

Oh, calm down all you Britney fans, just being humorous. I mean, come on, when has she been classy? Hahaa.

Well, it's no secret I've been having 'baby fever' since my youngest turned two. No, I'm not pregnant! A friend of mine just found out she is though. She is a moderator at my forum and my husband's ex-girlfriend, hahaha - yea, how interesting, but I digress...

Anyway, I hope things go well for her. I LOVE shopping for baby gifts but I'm sitting on my hands for now. I know, the first 3 months are crucial. What? I can't buy something for my husband's ex? LOL

Well, I have my regular stand by coffee but I have completely finished the first two unique blends I got from the coffee club my husband signed me up for. I am anxiously waiting to receive the next two blends. I am so curious to see what they will be.

I suppose I need to try and function on some good old Folgers.

Calico Critters - available through Big Smile Toys (bigsmiletoys.com), is a definite hit amongst young kids.

This is a picture of a critter ready for a fun Halloween night of tricks and treats.
Okay, okay, I know, Halloween is over but it's absolutely my favorite holiday and I adore this Calico Critters playset!

Kids love these little dolls.

I have 'The Buxton Bag' and I was so excited to get it because when I saw the infomercial on it I was really impressed.

I got it from my mom - she thought it would be useful when we all went to Disney World but for whatever reason, she didn't pack it for the trip.

She cleaned out her closet the other day and found it, so she gave it to me. I hate it.

I took the kids to a birthday party the other weekend and all I wanted to take along were 2 pull ups, a few baby wipes, my wallet, my Blackberry and my sunglasses.

My Blackberry is too fat - so it doesn't fit in the little cell phone holder case. Guess they never thought about busy people using those kind of devices. Even expanding it, I barely fit 2 pull ups and wipes inside the main part of the bag so there was no way to put my wallet in there too. I tried to put my wallet in a zipper part but because the pull ups and wipes took up so much room, the wallet didn't fit in the other zipper compartment. I couldn't even fit my sunglasses in it.

I suppose this bag is good if you have a lot of little stuff to carry but that's about it.

It's getting more and more popular these days to buy jewelry online from reputable companies. In fact, Titanium-Jewelry.com has the most gorgeous mens wedding bands I have ever seen - almost makes me want to get hitched just so I could pick one of these babies out!

Titanium is actually as strong as some steel - talk about made to last!
If you are planning a wedding and still need to get your wedding bands, take your time ad look around. When you find the perfect band you'll know it!

'American Bluenote' is the second flavor I tried this month. It tastes like a typical house blend - like the kind you'd find in a cafe' or coffeehouse where darker, heavier brews are preferred.

I liked this one but not as much as 'GOP Joe' - that one was really tasteful.