valentine's day cupcake gift bags

Wrap your gifts in style with these sweet cupcake gift bags from Papyrus:

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valentine's day Cupcake mini wet wipes?

Here's a secret about me: I am a bit of an OCD/cleanliness nut. I worry about germs (not as bad as Howie Mandel, but still bad) and if my home is messy it will drive me to distraction. I carry an arsenal of wet wipes with me at all times. Cupcaking is a messy job, ya know? I worry that I will end up on a TV show about OCD nuts, but there's not much I can do about it, as it doesn't seem to interfere that much with my life and I have a lack of desire to fix or even address the issue.



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On that note, I was charmed to be gifted this pocket pack of CupCake mini wet wipes (mine are strawberry-scented) from the good people of my favorite local gift shop, Exit 9. I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but I suspect I will as my stash of wet wipes is running low. I'm not enthused about the strawberry scent, but how cute is the package?

valentine's day Its You & Me...

Well folks here she is...

My Kitchen Aid Mixer that I HAD TO HAVE during the registry time. My mom bought it for me prior to the wedding for a shower gift. I love it, its my favorite color. I love to cook but I'm not the best baker, which is even funnier but since I'm anon I won't go into that...

This is my 2010 Resolution #7. See list below...

So its You and Me, Ms. Thang... this year we're going to tangle. We're gonna mix sh!t, as Ms. Kate has so eloquently put it before. Its gonna happen. I've had you since Spring 2008...I think its about time I tried you out.

Pray for me... so far I'm the lady that buys cookie dough in the pre-cut squares or buys the bags of blueberry muffin mix where you just add water...

valentine's day Air Kisses to You All..

Thank you for the kind comments and emails I got yesterday from my 2010 post. I really appreciate it.

I know it goes without saying, but it feels soooo good to know you're not the only one out there that is suffering from the same issues. Growing up is hard, our parents were right...enjoy your youth, your carefree misspent youth...it goes by way too quickly.

So THANK YOU to all you wonderful ladies, I really appreciate each and everyone of you.

Now with that out of the way... This arrived with Mr. Jetplane when he came back from Illinois on Sunday. Its my Christmas gift from his dad and step-mom. I knew I was getting it since I specifically asked for it.

I guess its kinda funny for me to ask for a cookbook from his family since, his mother, stepmother, sister, and sister-in-law, all don't really cook. When Mr. and I started dating I asked him what his favorite meal was, because I would cook it later that weekend. He told me Hamburger Helper....yeah ladies that's what I was dealing with.

But I digress, the cookbook is very interesting. Its not just a cookbook, it let's you into Ree's and Marlboro Man's lives. When Mr gave it to me, I sat in the chair and read the whole thing that night, I've never 'read' a cookbook.

I'm excited to get to cooking...Mr. Jetplane loves all the food I've made from her blog. Mr. Jetplane is a meat and potatoes type of guy, but he will eat (and like) other types of food.

valentine's day Key to Mrs. Jetplane's Heart

Well I know you're all asking yourself what did Mr. Jetplane get me for our 1 year anniversary? I know... I'm sure the pain is horrible...

I am happy to report that Mr. Jetplane did good, however I did drop a hint like the size of a nuclear bomb that even my husband couldn't ignore.

Isn't it cute? I love it and have gotten quite a few compliments on it already.

What did I get him,well I decided to get him a Ryan Sandberg jersey, who happens to be one of his favorite (retired) Cubs players. He loves it.

valentine's day The Key to My Heart

Hey There.. Mr. Jetplane... I don't think you ever read my blog, but here's a hint on something your wifey would like for her bday or anniversary gift...

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If money is no object, well take a look at these...

valentine's day Mr. Jetplane's Potential Gift

Okay... so the Jetplanes celebrate 1 year of wedded bliss on June 7th and Mr.'s 29th bday is July 8th. (FYI my 29th is June 2nd)

So we're both hard at work thinking about both bday and anniversary gifts. Here's what I'm thinking for his bday or possibly anniversary gift.

I know, I know! 1st is paper, but Mr. and I are non-traditional. We're going to be spending paper while gambling in Biloxi so there you go... We've also both agreed to not spend too much money on gifts, we're trying to be conservative.

valentine's day Happy valentine's day

Well, its pouring down rain here which I guess is an accurate description of how I feel today about this holiday.

I miss Mr. Jetplane and unfortunately he couldn't come home this weekend, which sucks since he's off on Monday anyway. Oh well. March 17th is the light at the end of the tunnel, he'll be home in a little over a month. I can't wait to live with my husband again. But that's means I have to start picking up after myself again... ugh...

Well I'm sure you are all wondering what Mr. Jetplane got me for V-day. Well he sent me a lovely bouquet of pink tulips to my office on Wednesday. He knew how crazy the past week has been and wanted to brighten my week a little earlier. I love that man of mine.

I miss him and would rather be doing some of this and blogging right now.

Milo wanted to tell you all Happy V-day as well.... and to enter his Mama's contest.

valentine's day Turning the Page

Mrs. Jetplane is happy to announce that she doesn't feel like her head is going to explode this morning. Is she better? No, but baby steps ladies, baby steps.

I talk to people all day on the phone, we're talking M.D.'s and Ph.D.'s, and I have to apologize for my horrible sounding voice. They tell me don't worry, all that cold medicine, it doesn't work... thanks guys, appreciate it.

That being said, Mrs. Jetplane decided to treat herself a little bit. This morning, I'm having a very bad breakfast of these...

Breakfast of Champions right? Well, this is me totally not caring this morning... Sugar Free Red Bull is my saving grace in the mornings, afternoons, or whenever. I don't drink coffee so Red Bull is my fix.

Mrs. D - your giveaway is in the mail today, sorry I'm horribly slow. Please accept my apologies.

And Finally.... As we all know tomorrow is Friday (Thank God!) and that means its Puggie Friday. Now I love posting pics of my own hunk of loving Milo, but I do happen to know several pug owners out there that read this very blog...

So I'm calling out all pug owners, if you have a cute, funny, crazy, strange, etc. picture of your pug, a friend's pug, a neighbor's pug, or even your mortal enemy's pug.... Send it in to leavingandloving@gmail.com and you'll get your own Pug Friday shout out. But more importantly from now until March 15th, I'll be accepting Puggie Pics and the picture voted best will win an awesome surprise... Shh... Its a secret.

More details to follow on Puggie Pics Contest.... Stay Tuned... But Mrs. Jetplane is accepting pics now, so get those bad boys in...

Off to eat my sleeve of donuts... mmmm... donuts.

XOXO

valentine's day Sookie Stackhouse is my Hero

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So as I promised a while ago, I'm going to give you the low down on Dead until Dark, the 1st book in the Sookie Stackhouse series.

Overall I really enjoyed the book, but it is always a little awkward to read a book after you've watched a movie or television show based upon the book. Almost everything in the 1st book is in the television show, True Blood, however some of the things are different in the book than the television show (but I'm not going to tell you what).

First off, this book is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the Twilight series. That was a teenage love story, this is an adult love story, and by adult I mean, sex, drugs, and vampires and all that entails. But I really liked it and would recommend it.

I started the 2nd book and I find that book even better, probably because that story is completely new to me and hasn't be touched on in the series yet. I highly suggest the series.

And in honor of my 300th Post last week and my love of a new book series, I'm giving away a copy of Dead Until Dark.

Yes, that's right a free copy of the book, and maybe, just maybe, a couple of little extras for all you fine folks.

Do what do you need to do?

Simply leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered to win. The contest will end next Monday, so please enter....