Short Green Things

There really are few traditionally American entertainment options left today. One such example that I’m really interested in is the National Finals Rodeo, which has been around since 1958 and is used to determine the world champion in the different events that it hosts (bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping – headers and heelers, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding). Luckily you can find NFR tickets 2010 online at teamonetickets.com for this year’s events.

The National Finals Rodeo is coming to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in December of 2010 and will be there for 10 days (the 2nd through the 11th). Ticket prices range from an extremely reasonable level of about $70 to upwards of $500 for the really close seats.

I haven’t been able to go to a rodeo since I was a little kid, but I definitely remember having a ton of fun just because the atmosphere at these events is so lively and interesting while the live action events are really entertaining. If I was going to be anywhere near Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo I would seriously considering going just because you rarely get the opportunity to go to a national championship type event and this one contains such a unique entertainment option that it would be hard to pass up.

I just found this great jewelry site that has a huge selection of really pretty items. I’m particularly liking their copper bracelets and jade jewelry, especially this set of earrings:

Somehow I always manage to lose or break just about every piece of jewelry I own so I’m constantly searching for cute, new things to replace them with. Billythetree.com has so many options that it makes searching for unique and stylish pieces really fun.

The great thing about this site – besides the massive selection, obviously – is that they offer free shipping to anywhere in the world and a satisfaction guarantee, which is pretty hard to find these days. I wish I had found this before Valentine’s day; I would have suggested quite a few things for the boyfriend to get me

I’ve recently discovered the serious benefits of renting from actual owners of vacation properties instead of going through resorts or travel agencies. Usually the homes are much nicer and the listings are very competitively priced. If you’re looking for beach vacation rentals, golf vacation rental, or ski vacation rentals you should really Watch & Review This Funny Vacation Rental Video. It jokes about a family who are about to check into a normal hotel chain but get saved at the last minute from their bad decision. It points out that renting from owners not only saves you money but provides much better lodging than crummy hotel chains.

I’m completely obsessed with this incredibly vibrant and amazing shade of green. It’s just such a beautiful color that I’m really considering painting at least some part of my apartment in this shade. I don’t think I’d do an entire room in the color just because of how overwhelming it would be – but I’m definitely considering doing an accent wall just because of how adorable it would look. Check out this picture of a kitchen done it Kelly Green, isnt it awesome?

It looks like the exact shade that I love is made by the Shermin-Williams paint company. Unfortunetally there isn’t a SW store in blacksburg! Looks like I’ll be waiting to do some painting in my apt, cant wait though!

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to try and live a healthier life. After gourging myself on cream cheese and hot sauce chicken dip, fried shrimp and crab wontons, and an enormous amount of chicken wings at the Super Bowl party last night I’ve realized that I’m not keeping up with my resolution. There’s this great site offering something better than the ton of other weight loss programs on the market. Lindora’s “Lean for Life” program looks great for me. Not only does the program consist of healthy eating, but you get to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day, so you won’t be starving yourself. I can’t wait to get started with this new program.

I am loving this adorable site that sells all kinds of Bonsai Gifts. Not only do they have the adorable Bonsai trees themselves, they also carry just about everything you would need to take care / grow one of your own. I’m really thinking about getting a baby jade bonsai tree as a gift for my mother for her birthday, it just looks so cute!

I was browsing random green things on etsy.com and found this absolutely adorable green dress

There are so many adorable little outfits for girls! I’m seriously disapointed that my latest cousin turned out to be a boy – I do love the little guy, don’t get me wrong – little girls are just too adorable!