Birthday Dreams
I just realized that my birthday is coming up in a little over two weeks. It's hard to believe that a year has passed already since last year's big event, and it's even harder to believe that this is my last birthday of my second decade. Next year I hit the big leagues. Yikes! This year I actually have a birthday list; I've decided it's emotionally healthy to start having things that I want or need. I do have wish lists on Amazon with books, movies, music, and a few fun kitchen items. I also don't mind flowers or chocolate either. Any of the following items would be great too:
1. Magazine subscriptions
I get National Geographic and the Church magazines, but I haven't ever gotten anything else. A while ago I got some old issues of Everyday Food and really liked them, so I think a subscription would be fun. I've had a lot of people tell me that Real Simple is even better, so maybe that would be better because then I could have other ideas for my house besides just food. Along those lines, I also like Better Homes and Gardens and Family Fun.
2. A new cookbook
I have a lot of cookbooks, probably too many. But the one I use most is this one. It's my basic, go-to book for everything and I love most of the recipes I've tried. Unfortunately my copy is falling apart. I got it free about 10 years ago, but it's not the binder style and the spine has completely died now.
3. A new yogurt maker
I love homemade yogurt, and it's a great way to save money. But my hand-me-down yogurt maker is dying and I would love a fancy new one like this one.
4. Gift cards or cash for buying new clothes
My wardrobe is very sad right now, especially in the pants department (one pair is too big, one has super glue on it, one has holes in the knees, etc.). I like to get stuff at JC Penney or Target, but I also have cool stores (ie, expensive ones) like Eddie Bauer and The Gap right by my house. Oooh, and if you're thinking gift cards I also live right by Barnes and Noble.
5. A new temple dress
It's been nearly eight years since I first went to the temple. I made myself a dress for the occasion, but I think I used too cheap of fabric because the bodice has become so thin that it's transparent. That's not a good thing. And it's just not as comfortable anymore. I'm not totally sure what I want, though. Probably something simple like this , this, or this.
1. Magazine subscriptions
I get National Geographic and the Church magazines, but I haven't ever gotten anything else. A while ago I got some old issues of Everyday Food and really liked them, so I think a subscription would be fun. I've had a lot of people tell me that Real Simple is even better, so maybe that would be better because then I could have other ideas for my house besides just food. Along those lines, I also like Better Homes and Gardens and Family Fun.
2. A new cookbook
I have a lot of cookbooks, probably too many. But the one I use most is this one. It's my basic, go-to book for everything and I love most of the recipes I've tried. Unfortunately my copy is falling apart. I got it free about 10 years ago, but it's not the binder style and the spine has completely died now.
3. A new yogurt maker
I love homemade yogurt, and it's a great way to save money. But my hand-me-down yogurt maker is dying and I would love a fancy new one like this one.
4. Gift cards or cash for buying new clothes
My wardrobe is very sad right now, especially in the pants department (one pair is too big, one has super glue on it, one has holes in the knees, etc.). I like to get stuff at JC Penney or Target, but I also have cool stores (ie, expensive ones) like Eddie Bauer and The Gap right by my house. Oooh, and if you're thinking gift cards I also live right by Barnes and Noble.
5. A new temple dress
It's been nearly eight years since I first went to the temple. I made myself a dress for the occasion, but I think I used too cheap of fabric because the bodice has become so thin that it's transparent. That's not a good thing. And it's just not as comfortable anymore. I'm not totally sure what I want, though. Probably something simple like this , this, or this.
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