A New Family Member

We picked up a new dog yesterday afternoon, and I've been away from my computer all day. I'll be offline a lot this week while I acclimate Mitzy with my three-year-old, 15 pounds, female miniature schnauzer.

There's quite a long story that goes along with our "acquisition", but I won't bore you with all the details here. She's an adorable 2 1/2 year old, seven pounds, female Dorkie (Dachshund/Yorkie designer hybrid).

Mitzi was a breeding dog who's always lived in a kennel (and never got kisses), so it will take time and patience for her to get used to being around Scott and I, with free rein of our four-bedroom home and lots of love, hugs, and kisses. I plan to post more including photos at my other blog when I can.

I hope to be back as soon as I can with reviews and giveaways that are already past due. I just need to feel comfortable leaving the two of them alone together -- well, with me not sandwiched between them. I had the same experience with my last two dogs, so I'm confident it will happen in time.

CSN Stores Shopping Spree Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Audra (Snowflake07), who wrote winning comment 230! She won the $50 CSN Stores shopping spree.

Two Months Late

More than, actually. I was hoping to open this blog at the beginning of the new year. That obviously didn't happen. So I'm going to just jump right in, right now, and start writing. Hopefully, I can make an effort to blog regularly, but I'm usually so consumed with the {Giveaways} blog there's little time for anything else. I often think of things to write about. The problem is sitting down to do it.

CSN Stores Shopping Spree Giveaway (Closed 3/10/10)

When you're in the market for new bar stools, look no further than CSN Stores -- a virtual online shopping mecca. You're bound to find something you like among the amazing variety of choices! I especially like these counter height table sets. They look like they'd make dining at home fun, especially if you're on the go :