Disney Tsum Tsum!

While checking my junk emails, I saw one for the DisneyStore with the subject line of "check out our new line of..." and instantly I had to check it out to be a good Disney citizen. Goodness graces they are ADORABLE!!! Introducing to North America (sorry Mexico) - Disney Tsum Tsum!!!

I also got a work email which was mass blasted to the entire company about the Disney Tsum Tsum game and product launch. They are a cute collection to have around the office showing off your Disney spirit because these little dolls can't help but being a smile to your face. There's more info on the Oh-My-Disney blog regarding the launch of the product line. 

In conjunction with the product line launch was a game, of course! The game itself is just as cute! The premise reminds me of Bejeweled where you match 3+ characters to score coins to buy Tsum Tsums! See the theme? Ain't Disney marketing and branding great or what?!

Well I couldn't help but buy a handful of the small Tsum Tsum dolls. They come in Medium (11" in length) and Large (17" in length). If there is a Large Thumper or other rabbit character, I will snatch one up in a heart beat! Also downloaded the game onto my iPhone (also available on GooglePlay) and is a good time killer while waiting in the long Starbucks line.

Check the videos!

Disney Tsum Tsum Trailer

Now time for photos!!!

What the game looks like...

At the Studio Lot Disney Store...

At the Studio Lot Disney Store..

Finding their spots in the office...<3

A Succulent Aquarium

Found this adorable, crafty idea from the Deck, Patio, & Outliving magazine and thought why not try it out myself. The idea behind this craft is to give the impression of life under the sea by using succulents and glass fish figurines. I based my whole craft on what was in the photo but it looked easy enough. 

To start off, I needed the following items:

* small succulents that resembled seaweed, coral, or starfish
* glass fish figurines
* green floral wire and tape
* cactus potting soil (which I didn't need)
* and a bowl to hold all this

What's nice about this, is you can make it as big or as small as you want it. I went for a smaller look because I don't have a large space to admire it. With the list in mind, I knew right away where to get all these items. 

For the succulents and soil, I went to Home Depot in the gardening section where I found a nice variety of plants that looked like seaweed, starfish, and coral. I bought 4 different succulents where 1 was a combination. Also, they had the cactus potting soil right next to it because with all succulents, they want soil that will drain nicely. 

For the glass fish figurines and bowl, I went to Pier 1 Imports. I remember browsing around the store a month back and seeing similar glass figurines, so luckily they were there. The glass fish figurines are actually wine glass drink charms, so I just had to remove the fish from the wire. The drink charms work out nicely because the figurines have a loop already in place so I can attach the wire to create a stick. If you see the photos below, you'll see what I mean. For the bowl, I also used glass in a nice curved shape which I think it is a fruit plate. There was enough of a curve to hold the succulents and soil in place. 

Putting the arrangement together, took less than an hour. Gently removed the succulents from their pots and separated them to arrange a nice under the sea scene. Since the bowl was small, I didn't need the cactus potting soil; will return that later. Once the arrangement is put together, spray water lightly to help the soil settle in place.

To get the fish figurines put together, I removed the fish from the wire loop and then used the green floral wire. Since the floral wire is very thin, I had to fold it back on itself twice, to make it thicker in order to wrap the floral tape to make the stem.

I wore rubber gloves to cut and wrap the stems for the 6 glass fish, then placed them around the arrangement. The tape gets your fingers sticky as you wrap it around the wire. It took me about 20 minutes to cut and wrap the stems. 

After all that is said and done, my very own Succulent Aquarium! Happy Spring!

Here comes Spring!

Why not vent here because I'm sure someone else can relate.

* Pollen is wide spread through the air and now I resort in needing Claritin-D or else I can't walk out my door without puffy eyes and sneezing up a storm.

* With pollen, there has to be bees! Mr. Bee, why are you coming down my chimney instead of Santa Claus? So now what? Either I finally fix the chimney by getting the flute fixed and buying the missing gas fireplace insert piece or hire a bee exterminator. *Sigh*

* As we approach Summer and 100 degree weather, the A/C unit decides not to work for no apparent reason. *Double Sigh*

* Since we're on the topic nature, it's time to get the doggy boys fixed if I even want to live out any dreams on my bucket list.

So with Spring here, it looks like my money has decided to "spring" out of my wallet instead of my piggy bank. At least I can breath right?

Do dreams really mean anything?

So lately I have been having sleepless nights because of dreams that just show my unavoidable future going all wrong. Does it mean it will? Are these just a subconscience mechanic of my mind relieving stress? I've been going to the gym to fatigue my body, hoping that it would knock me out but no. Any recommendations?