Happy Mother's Day!

To all the mamas out there, I wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

I'm usually bummed on this day because my mother is no longer with me-physically, but I feel her spirit all around me. When I look in the mirror, I see her reflection staring back at me. When I spew a string of cuss words, I feel the energy of her wrath. When I'm shopping for a new dress, I channel her awesome fashion sense. When I feel like giving up, I hear her screaming in my ear: "QUITTERS ARE LOSERS, AND I DIDN'T RAISE NO LOSERS....."

Friends, tell your mothers how much you love them. I know they can piss you off sometimes, but you'll regret it if you don't. My mom and I fell out with one another not too long before she passed, and when we started to bridge the gap, it was too late. Life's too short. The one thing we can never get back is time.

Enjoy your special day!

If My Mom Were Alive....Part I

I would lavish these beautiful treasures upon her-all courtesy of some of my most-talented followers:

Vintage Cherries Zip Purse by DjStoreRoom

Purple Passion Wire Knitted Wrist Cuff by Lenox Knits

Needle Felted Wool Heart Hair Clip by Made by Laura

Carnival Hoops by NYBlaque

Ice Cream Cookie Mix by Betty Mae Artistry

I'll be back with more finds!

Mother's Day Is Coming. Are You Ready?

Ever since my mom died over twelve years ago, Mother's Day has never been the same. To this day, I am so envious of anyone whose mother is still in their lives, and I tell those who are estranged from their mothers to make peace because once she's gone, she's gone. I miss my mama. I'd be a millionaire by now if she were alive because she would have marketed my little soaps so well, she'd have you thinking your life wasn't worth living if you didn't use my soaps!

Last year I didn't market or advertise at all for Mother's Day. I really lost out on that one, but this year, I'm being more proactive and starting early. I'm joining the Blog Fire carnival and I've bought an ad spot on the Mother's Day gift guide at Art Fire. Here are a few lovelies that would make great Mother's Day gifts:

Bubble Baubles

I Love You Rose Soap

Yarn Soap Trio