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“Come to the darks side Suzie… We have cookies!”

We have been having an unusually mild weather streak this week and I have been LOVING it! Yesterday it was so dark and rainy but hey, I lived in BC, rain has never stopped me before. As long as it isn’t freezing I am good to go.

Shopping!!!

Super-fun birthday giveaway coming up on my blog. Sign up for my newsletter to hear all about it.

My birthday is coming up but I know from experience that it will be the coldest day of the year. It happens every single year so I celebrated it early by taking myself out to the thrift store yesterday. My mom used to take me for my special day when I was a little girl to celebrate and I wanted to continue that tradition. I just literally had to walk “that extra mile” to get there.

Oh thrift stores. You just never know what you are going to find which is a big part of the fun! That and finding treasures. I was on the hunt for pretty dishes for my foodie photos, as always.

I did very well! I went a little over budget but had so much fun. I got a new background via a placemat for my photos and Asian-inspired dishes which is awesome because I just signed up for Favorite Asian Dumplings from Scratch which was on sale via Craftsy. I love being an affiliate and it was my birthday gift to myself. I also got a ceramic quiche plate and some other pretty plates I could not say no to.

Eating!!!

One of the only great things about having your birthday in January is that treats I get at Christmas I get to use to celebrate my birthday. After all that walking in the rain, I sought refuge at McDonald’s and had their Christmas gift vouchers in my hand.

I saw that they had new soft baked cookies so I ordered a chocolate chip.

This cost me 68 cents! Now that is a birthday treat! I really needed the calories to make my way all the way home, it is quite the trek and I have lost a lot of strength since winter made me housebound.

The cookie was quite soft by the way. I was impressed. Did not taste homemade but for a factory-made cookie it was pretty good. Super sweet though. After having one bite I could no longer taste my McCafé Coffee Iced Frappé which is saying something because that drink is s-aaaaa-weeet!

Birthday Giveaway News

Wow, I seem to be going through a “green” phase!

I am thrilled to announce that next week there will be a giveaway on my birthday for my foodie friends. It will be open to everyone, everywhere. To find out more just sign up for my free newsletter and you will be the first to see what will be up for grabs and when!

When I told Reg I bought more plates he just shook his head. My cupboard is already teeming with plates and bowls but of course I had to get more. Even as a photographer, I get bored. I needed a creative and artistic infusion.