Category: Products & Places

One of the gifts Chuck got me for Christmas was this adorable little Dell Mini laptop. This thing is so tiny as you can see by the pencil sitting next to it in the picture. It's really light and has no movable parts, so there isn't much to break on this. It runs Linux (for those of you that knows what it is), doesn't have a disc drive, but is the most useful little things to have around. We have both used it a bunch around the house.

Chuck used it when he was working on something in the car. It's small and really easy to carry around. I have a recipe database that I use all the time (which can be found under the “Links” tab on the right side of this page, but you need a password to get into it). I like to use it in the kitchen when I am looking up holiday recipes and if something happens to the mini…spilling food on it, etc….you aren't out as much as if I were to spill something all over my MacBook. And of course, I play games on it!

If you are looking for something really portable, but don't mind how fast it is, this is a great little laptop to have around. I'll share some of the other gifts we received in the coming days. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas and got many wonderful gifts. As of today, we still have 2 Christmas celebrations left….which means two more days of gifts! YAY! I love Christmas!

I got these at REI when I was there last and got the other items I posted….boots, gloves. I love these pants. They are kind of a wind pant material and they are so comfortable. They fit me really well and I was so excited about that. These are definitely an upgrade from the kids wind pants I have that just don't fit that well. and really weren't made for people with hips or waists. I am slowly learning the joy of spending a little more money (in this case a lot more) on something that will last a long time and fits me well. (And honestly, I think my butt is cute in them!) I might even wear these to work tomorrow because they seem comfy for the drive to Omaha tomorrow! We'll see if I actually decide to do that when I get up in the morning.

I usually get myself some really cheap kids boots for the winter and then can never understand why my feet are always cold. I guess I figure if they are kids boots, they will keep little kids warm. Man was I wrong. When I was at REI I came across these.

They are still kids boots, but they are made by North Face. Therefore, much warmer. And they weren't the cheapest things I could find. They are the kids version of a very well rated women's boot. And they are cute. My feet stay warm and they feel like I am walking around in tennis shoes. So I am very happy I spent the money on these and I can't wait to get lots of use out of them!

I came across these at REI and had to have them. I just love the colors. I was so excited to see that they didn't have black or brown in them. Then I can wear them with anything and not feel silly! (Except something red…I don't think I would wear them with something red.)

Chuck has a pair like this and really likes them. After having them for a little while, I can see how they are useful. You don't have to take your gloves off to do something with your finger now and just flip the mitten part over and you are set for warmth. So if you need a new pair of gloves or mittens or both, you should get to REI and pick up a pair!

I have a scarf/wrap thingy that I really like but forget to wear. I have recently taken it out of hiding and decided I need more! I would love one in pink.

The shade of pink doesn't matter….but really…how can you pick between the two? I guess I want both! These are from Target and would go so nicely with a white jacket. *wink* I would love them in gray or silver, white or cream, brown (yes, I am wearing brown these days)….all the basics! I have added these to my wish list as well.

You are probably thinking…”My goodness! This girl wants a lot of stuff.” And yes, yes I do. This is why my wish list is on going and is always accessible throughout the year. This way, things I don't get I won't forget about and can ask for next year. It's quite useful really. Then I go back and look at it and get all excited all over again because I forgot what I put on my list! It's great! And if I get money or gift cards for Christmas, I always have ideas for what to spend it on.

This is my new toy! A while back, my water bottle left a pool (literally) in the bottom of my gym bag. This killed my iPhone as well as my small mp3 player. I loved how small it was and that it clipped on to me. I have been using my ipod feature on my phone, but with it's size and the fact that is doesn't clip on to me, it's usefulness at the gym is limited. So this tiny little gizmo is perfect! It's really tiny and has a clip on it. Just like I wanted. And of course, it's pink! And I like my pink! The nice thing about this one (since I did look at getting a shuffle), is that it has a small screen and an FM tuner. Those are two things the shuffle does not have. So if you are in the market for a new little player…here's an option. (And it does come in other colors, too!)

*Edit* I wanted to add that the picture below is the player I used to have that I ruined. The one I got is a 2G player and was around $60. I know they have them at Best Buy.