Tired..

Today was just not the day I thought it would have been. I think some times God really likes testing me! Everything that is going on around here will sort itself out... at least I hope it will. Its been a super busy few days for me and I really am tired. I think I could go to bed and sleep for days. You guys know me.. I blog a lot but I haven't felt like it much the past couple of days. I will get back to normal on Monday.. I hope anyway..

Well tonight is my last night with..

Swagger or - Prince Edward -

I really am going to miss him.

I looooove his paws.

Is that not the cutest kitten ever!?

I still can't believe I am selling him.

But I think the home he is going home to will love him as much as I do. But it's not going to be easy handing him off tomorrow.

I know this is going to sound crazy but it seems like a lot of things I love is fading away. But.. I guess it can't really fade away can it. I think it always there in your heart and in your memories.

Anyway..

Look at what came in today.

The scoops for the sugar scrubs. That was fast huh!?

Scoops are cute huh!?

Here's the size..Perfect to hang with a ribbon around the jars.

I also got some essential oils..

Lavender and

Honey Almond.

Like I said fast.. and it was free shipping!

Well friends.. this night is over..

Sweet Dreams

K Jaggers

♥

Busy day..

Its been a looong day. I did a lot of shopping today. I left about 1 pm, got back about 4. Had lunch and shopped online. Waited on Scott to get home and got about 10 minutes with him before we were both back in our cars heading in different directions. I took off to Office Max and the dollar store. I got home around 930 and he rolled in about 10. Got 30 minutes with him before he was in the shower and bed. I don't particularly like long days like this. My body is not made for long days. And I miss my husband, but I am thankful I didn't waste my time today. I actually accomplished a lot.

Right now I am uploading a video that will be up before this post.. I will add a link at the bottom of this one too. If you are going to be making any of the homemade gifts I have been talking about, then you will probably want to watch it!! It will help if you want to follow along! I bought for a lot today.. Just do what you are comfortable with! The biggest expense, is the containers..and that's not much, so find nice ones!

While I was buying this jars I was in the glasses isle, and  I ended up..

buying some new glasses. Scott had been complaining that a lot of the glasses were chipped and he has been just throwing them away.. it didn't bother me.. I either use a coffee up or a plastic throw away cup. I like plastic but Scott likes glass. So does my mom. Since she is coming, I thought it would be the perfect time to get some more! 

And guess who loved the boxes!!

The boys! 

Mr. Ferdinand 

Swagger

I love his look here

Playtime!

He's so freaking cute! It looks big here but hes not that big! 

I think he looks like his daddy in so many ways. 

I love these little guys. Gosh.. how blessed am I to have been able to have such a great litter of kittens. 

Beautiful... Absolutely  Beautiful

Here is the things I got for any of you who couldn't watch the video.. Here is a very fast rundown of it all.

Little 10oz jars for the sugar scrub for $ 2.00 each at Walmart. These were in the kitchen gadgets isle. 

Half pint mason jars for spiced salts and mixes, found at Walmart for $3.95. Found in canning isle.

Big Mason Jars $ 1.00 each and I got these at that price because the box was tore up and one was broken. Might be a few $ more if you have to buy the box. I think it's $ 10.00. Found in canning isle.

Tins for cookies found at Walmart for $ 3.00 each. These were back in the garden center that has been converted to the Christmas area. 

More little plastic jar found at Every thing's a dollar.. Probably use for more sugar scrubs. 

Also got this plastic canister to see if a muffin mix will fit in it.. and if it does, I will get more. 

Cute Christmas coffee cups $ 1.00 at Every thing's a Dollar for cake in a mug. 

In the video I also talked about our Christmas cards for this year.. 

Here is what we are doing.. 

I found these at the photo counter at Walgreens for $ 5.99 - 12 cards -

I am adding the Christmas tree picture of Scott and I to the front.. With Walgreens right now, on Tuesday you can get 4 x 6 prints for $ .10 a piece!! So by Tuesday these will all be done and in the mail on Wednesday! 

I wanted to make these extra special so I went to Office Max and had a picture " rounded ", printed on sticker paper.. which took about 30 minutes.. and look what I got!!

Ha!! My beautiful Giovanni!! 

I also got this Fiskars Circle cutter..

And here is the inside the card!!

Ohhh.. and those sheets were $ 2.00 for 6 sheets.. The circle cutter was $ 10.00 and now I have the card I want!! Well, when I get our picture in it, I will!!

Got some ribbon from Walmart and Every thing's a Dollar.. 

both places it was only $1.00.. I got 6.. and will need more. 

I also picked up 10 of these bags at .75 each for the sugar scrubs. You use tissue paper too if you want to do it cheaper but you also don't have to wrap them.. A pretty bow will do it! 

Also I ordered the wood scoops that I am attaching to the sugar scrub jars HERE. They were $ 7.95 for 10. Great deal! Tie them on with a pretty ribbon and its a great gift! 

Here's the video link..

Home made gifts video!! - Supplies -

Have a a great Thursday. I have to get to bed.. I am having a lady over to check out the kittens tomorrow so I have to pick the house and get them ready! I love them and breeding and raising cats is amazing.. I get sad to see them go. I think this might just be the right house for Ferdinand. Its an older couple with no kids.. just cats. He needs a very low impact, quiet, easy going house. He is who I am worried about most. He is starting to become more confident but one set back could take months to over come. I walked in today and scared him and he ran straight under the couch! So I got him out and let him he was safe. So we will see how tomorrow goes. I turned down 4 people today on him. They had young children and I just don't feel that's the right home for him. I know many of you are reading this blog from the ad and I am sorry if I said no to you. I don't mean to offend or hurt anyone. But I know his personality better than anyone else and you wouldn't like it either. He would hide all the time. I am sure a child wouldn't like that either. All my kittens were extremely out going but he is different. He was the biggest but he was scared of his own shadow. Scott and I have worked with him as much as possible could and like I said.. he is JUST starting to become a little more confident. I am just thinking of what's best for him and also what's best for you family too. Hope you understand. Also if any of you guys like the blog, hang around!! I don't allow comments but you can always shoot me an email to 

kishajaggers@aol.com

Talk to you guys tomorrow..

Sweet Dreams

K Jaggers

♥

SUGAR SCRUB VIDEO!!!!

If you are following along with the gifts I am making this year, check out the video!! I think it will come in handy for you!



Remember.. I know some of you guys don't have a strong Internet connection so if the video stops on you.. you can pause it for a few minutes.. you will the grey bar progressing and once its about to the end.. play it and it will run smooth!

Let me know if you have any questions!!

Thanks for watching

K Jaggers

♥

Back Home.. [ also SUGAR SCRUB NOTES ]

Just saying hi!! I am finally home, done with running at I have only been here about an hour.. long enough to unpack the car, eat, and spend about 30 minutes with husby. He had that auction he had to go to so he could buy and sell more cars. I hate that he is having to do this now. But I am sure he is better at it that the dumbass who got fired. Sorry.. but that's the truth..

Anyway, I have a house full of stuff waiting for me to get it done. I will have probably a big post up before I head to bed..but it will be late. I also have a busy night cleaning wise along with tomorrow because w have a lady coming to check out Ferdinand. He is such a doll baby and I want the right family for him. I will hold out till I get it. I don't want him in a really busy house. I know his shy temperament needs to over came in the right environment. I mean, I have been around since day 1 and his just starting to really come out of his shell.. In fact, right now he is running full speed around here with his brother. It makes me smile how far he has came. He is the shy one. No others were shy.. but that big guy is!

I got a ton of supplies for the homemade gifts. I am going to go ahead and post it tonight because I want you all to be able to kinda follow along if you want. I also want you to know where I got them and what website I ordered some stuff off too. I think if you are making the sugar scrubs you need to order these. You won't have to.. and in fact, I will give you a few ideas of what to do instead if you can't order them. But they will make it look so cute! Another thing I wanted to make clear is that homemade does not mean free. While it doesn't cost much, there is an expense to it. I don't mind paying a little extra on a nice jar and ribbons because by time you are ton you are going to have a very nice looking gift for around $ 5 each. And they really are well worth more than that.. You'll see.. Don't just make them for others, try it out yourself before you ever bottle it up. Sugar scrubs tend to be a little slippery.. that's every sugar scrub. I use them all the time and in winter the oil really helps make dry skin soft and moisturized. Like I said, I will go through everything tonight with you guys..

But right now, I have to start putting things away and cleaning up a bit.

Ohhhh.. I forgot, to tell you I found a great deal on Christmas cards. More info about that tonight too. Scott is helping this year with ours! I will have them out in the mail on Tuesday!

Time to get motivated.. be back in the wee hours!

xoxo

K Jaggers

♥

HOMEMADE SUAGR SCRUB RECIPES AND PACKAGING IDEAS!!

As I have already told you guys, I am making some homemade gifts this year. The first of gifts, I want to share with you guys is these wonderful sugar scrubs. I have made some of these and compared them to my bath and body sugar scrubs and I promise you.. mine are just as good..

So first off the recipes and then you will see a bunch of pictures on how to package them for gifts. They are not my pictures but inspiration!

Now you can switch these up with any kind of essential oil that you want.. I think a cute is a candy cane sugar scrub and all you would do to make it is use any of the recipes below.. but I think the white sugar scrub would work best for this and add some peppermint essential oils..

Simple stuff!

Very simple first recipe..

white sugar

brown sugar



Olive Oil



Vanilla

Equal parts of sugar, mix together,

add enough olive oil to the consistency you like 

and 1 capful

of vanilla

mix well

Put in a jar with a lid and enjoy!

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1 cup pure cane sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

Oil from one vitamin E capsule

1-2 drops essential oil (e.g., lavender, orange, lemon)

1 16oz. glass container with a lid

Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Using a spatula, transfer the mix into the container and secure the lid. Contents will settle, mix before using. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub onto your hands/feet/elbows and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. The scrub will tighten on your skin. Leave on for 3-4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing.

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Exact same recipe as above but with granulated sugar..

White Cane Glimmer Sugar Scrub

1 cup - Granulated Sugar

1 cup - vegetable oil

Oil from 1 vitamin E capsule

1 or 2 drops - of essential oil, lavender or orange

1 16oz. - glass container with lid

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Using a spatula, transfer mix into the container and secure lid. Contents will settle, mix before using. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 3 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin.

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Brown Sugar Body Scrub Recipes

We know the perfect way to relax after a long day of baking! Try this luxurious homemade spa treatment using a delicious aromatic blend of Dark or Light Brown Sugar, moisturizing oils and fresh fragrances. You can also create this homemade sugar scrub, as a thoughtful, low-cost gift that will make your friends feel a little sweeter!

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

1/2 cup ground almonds

1/2 cup ground oatmeal

1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed

1/4 cup almond oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Small containers with lids





Combine all ingredients using a spatula in a large bowl until well blended. Mix should have a paste-like texture. If it is too dry, add more oil a few drops at a time. Conversely, if it is too oily, add more dry ingredients until you reach the desired consistency. Keep stored in tightly sealed jars. May need to mix before use if ingredients settle.





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Sweet N’ Spicy Brown Sugar Scrub

1 cup - Dark or Light Brown Sugar

1 cup -Granulated Sugar

¾ cup - almond oil

2 tsp. - ground cinnamon

2 tsp. - ground ginger

2 tsp. - ground nutmeg

1 16 oz. - glass container with lid

Cinnamon sticks, optional





In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients until thoroughly blended. Be sure to break up any lumps from the brown sugar or from the spices. Spoon into the glass container and secure with lid. Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin. Leave on for 3 to 4 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The scrub will tighten on your skin.





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Honey Almond Sleepy Sugar Scrub:

Mix about 3 parts white sugar and 1 part honey.

2 Tablespoons tea (I brewed an extra strong cup of Sleepy Time tea)

1 Teaspoon almond extract. You could also use an essential oil here instead.

The consistency: Not oily runny everywhere, like the honey won’t mix all the way in.

Not breaking apart and lumpy like there is too much sugar:)

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Vanilla Almond Brown Sugar Scrub:

Mix about 3 parts brown sugar and 2 parts olive oil

2 packets instant oatmeal (or about 1 cup oats)

Handful of almonds

1 teaspoon almond extract or an essential oil

Mix all in a food processor, or beat a bunch with a spoon (and chop the almonds)

This consistency will be more grainy , but should still have a little movement in it.

You really can’t mess this up…if in doubt, use it yourself and see if your hands feel too oily afterwards.

If so, add more oats or sugar…

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Application:



Gently apply to wet skin in a circular motion, concentrating on dry patches and rough areas of your skin. Avoid using the scrub on sensitive areas, in cuts or on skin that is irritated or sunburned. Sugar scrubs are also not recommended for the face. Thoroughly rinse with warm water.





Caution: the oil in the sugar scrub can cause the tub to become slippery.





Have fun creating your own signature body scrub by experimenting with various scents from essential oils like grapefruit, lavender or peppermint, found in specialty markets or crafts stores. If you add any natural fruit or dairy products to your scrub, we recommend you refrigerate for up to two weeks.





Tips:



A little goes a long way with the sugar body scrub when giving as gifts. Use small mason jars or washed out baby food jars as containers. Decorate the lids buy cutting out fabric scraps in a circle shape about 2 inches larger than the lid. Glue the fabric to the lid, then tie a pretty coordinating ribbon, gathering the fabric, around the neck of the jar. Be sure to include a small tag with the application instructions and don’t forget to let the recipient know that you were the one sweet enough to make these for them!

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Tag Idea..

Homemade Sugar Scrub

Contains: white & brown sugars; vitamin E, almond and orange oils. Directions: Scoop a teaspoon or two of the scrub on your hands and gently massage in circular motions onto your skin

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Packaging Inspiration!!

 

 

 

Hope this inspires you to try one or more of the recipes for gifts. I think a lot of people will be happy with theses. When I make mine, I will be sure to post step by step pictures and instructions but as you can tell.. its pretty easy!



Let me know if you try this homemade gift and what everyone thinks of it!



xoxo



K Jaggers

♥