Lazy Sunday

Ahhh....I love having lazy Sundays. DH and I have been really big into just hanging around the house this winter. Today, I spent the day cooking, baking, and reading in front of the fire. My two current books are Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy and The Key by Joe Vitale. I'm also burning my Circle E Bird of Paradise candle, which makes the house smell wonderful.

Tonight we'll be enjoying:

• Chicken and stuffing from the slow-cooker (I added some mixed veggies and used chicken broth instead of water)
• Homemade bread from the bread maker
• Organic winter squash
• and last, but not least, some Perfectly Chocolate Cake

Yeah, I know that last part is not the best for my weight loss plan. But I figured a lot of eating right is a matter of portion size and not having tons of leftovers (which I'll continue to eat). I used two 8"x8" pans and froze the other cake to use in a month or so. Hopefully it will freeze okay. With an 8"x8" cake, I figure it's about 9 small pieces. I'll most likely get two out of the whole things, which is fine. DH and his friends will eat the rest!

We just need more days like this.....

If Oprah Can Do It, So Can I: A Few of My Favorite Things

I'm not always a brand-loyal sort of person. I don't mind using a different toothpaste or shampoo or soap. I'll switch my laundry detergent or fabric softener if there's a sale.

But there are some things I just love and want to share with others. Just talking about them makes me happy. Circle E Candles are one of those things. That's not to say I have anything against Yankee or some of the other brands. But Circle E has some of the most wonderful smells, and they fill your home with it. Besides that, they are just really well made and the jars are thick and of high quality.

It's hard to pick a favorite, but Bird of Paradise would have to be right up there. It's kind of like strawberries and cream and kind of....well, not. It's indescribable. I've purchased their sample packs before, and they are wonderful. There was only one scent that I absolutely didn't like: Lavender Fields. That was just nasty. Think old lady perfume...dumped on.

And no, I don't have any relationship with Circle E. I won't be getting any free candles (I wish!). But I figure if Oprah can tell everyone what HER favorite things are, then so can I. And possibly my list will be a little more affordable.