This weekend was productive and relaxing. After we got the house all cleaned up on Saturday, I spent the evening in the family room, with a nice fire in the fireplace. I don't spend very much time in there, usually, because that ends up being my son's playroom and I get frustrated when I go in there to try to sit and I can't even get to the sofa...and, if I can GET to the sofa, I can't actually sit on it. But, I've always liked that room in the house and I decorated it in such a way for it to feel welcoming and relaxing. And it was relaxing (after I had to fight with my kid to get it cleaned up).

I decided to go out shopping a little this weekend. I had a whole bunch of coupons from various retail establishments for varying kinds of bargains. While I couldn't specifically think of anything we needed, I decided to take the coupons and just go "shop." It didn't take too long to find stuff we really did need and stuff I have been wanting for eons. I ended up with a 16 piece glassware set, a temperature controlled electric griddle, some cinnamon scented pine cones (ok, didn't *need* those) and a football...all for just over $80.

The holiday shopping season is not even in full-force, yet, and the stores were insane. I don't have very much left to buy for Christmas, but I can assure you that I will be doing it ALL ONLINE!!! There is no way I am going to go shopping until after Christmas. O.M.G! Okay, well, if I find and insane bargain on something, I will go. Anything outside of that--no way.

The boy and I didn't get to start running together because he has a cold (again). Maybe next week...

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This kind of stuff has always COMPLETELY fascinated me:

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