I Heart This!

I love surprises (as long as they don't cause me to become the center of attention), and this week was full of them.

Heartsy.me

My super cool sister-in-love (we're connected by love, not just the law) posted a link to this little website on Facebook last week, and it has been feeding off my checking account ever since. It's Groupon for Etsy. Seriously, does it get any better? 

Red Vines Drawing Contest

Tuesday I found this at the bottom of my Red Vines. Apparently this snazzy little doodle won third place in the Teen: 13 to 18 entrant category. If you'd like to see more winners you can find them here, or go buy a box of these tasty treats and be surprised.

Parking Lot Carnival!

I have no idea what this is actually called, nor do I care. All I know is that for the last few years a little carnival has magically popped up in our mall parking lot, and I love it. I've only actually attended twice. (The first time my friend dissolved into tears after I convinced her to get on a ride, and this year the tot developed a carousel addiction.) I'm just happy looking at it. How much more fun would the world be if more carnivals just popped up in random places? A ton! It would be a ton more fun! :)

I hope you've made some delightful discoveries of your own lately. If not perhaps the Easter Bunny will bring you some treats this weekend. Happy Thursday!

Introduce Yourself With 15 Facts.

I'm going to use a little mash-up of various "30 days of blogging" lists in order to get the 'ole blog ball rolling. This is Day 1:

• My name is Cheyloe Anderson.
• This is my third, and final, attempt at blogging.
• I am the mother of a hilarious little girl (she's two).
• I am the wife of an equally entertaining husband.
• I live in and love the state of Oregon, but I'm not fond of the Rogue Valley.
• Once upon a time I was a dancer, and I'd love to be again.
• Embroidering by hand is my new favorite hobby.
• I long for serious crafting skills.
• I find grocery shopping kind of exciting now that I've started clipping coupons.
• I am trying to be healthier.
• I recycle and try to "be green" and buy organic.
• Listening to music always put me in a better mood. 
• I hate to cook, but I love to bake.
• I don't borrow books, I prefer to buy them.
• Like every blogger, I would love to be paid to write.