Stag Hunt is FREE for Beltane

 In ancient Britannia, the warrior who brought down the king stag was named the defender of the land. Eartha’s brother Balen has been in love with Princess Galiene since they were children. Upon the death of the High King, the tribesmen of the realm vie for the throne, and with it, the hand of the princess.

Balen is desperate to win his lady, but a rival tribesman is equally determined to keep them apart. With her brother, her dearest friend, and the country she loves hanging in the balance, Eartha must do the unthinkable to ensure her brother’s victory in the stag hunt. Sometimes true love needs a helping hand...or for blood to be spilled.

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Michaels Mystery Box: Christmas Round Two — Lollipops, Puppies & Mini Trees

 Today I opened my second Michaels mystery box, and once again it was packed with the kind of adorable Christmas fun only Michaels can deliver.

Inside were lollipop ornaments, tiny puppy decorations, and a whole forest of mini Christmas trees. Everything was bright and cheerful, like someone bottled holiday spirit and dumped it straight into a cardboard box.

There was plenty to go around, so I passed the goodies out to all the crafty ladies at the office, and everyone walked away with a little piece of early Christmas joy.

Sometimes the mystery boxes are weird, but today’s was pure festive fun.

More Office Fun with Unclaimed Mail

 Today our last office queen, Ronnie, stepped up for her turn at the unclaimed‑mail throne, and she closed out the series with style.

Her first pull was a whole bag of car seat covers. If anyone’s car is getting a makeover this week, it’s hers. Next, she unboxed a hair straightener And finally, the surprise of the day, adorable baby booties. Soft, tiny, and ridiculously cute. Maybe it’s a sign that a new grandbaby is in her future.

Our office queens have officially wrapped their season, and Ronnie ended it on a high note.

Hippie Bags, Puppet Mittens & Perimenopause Barbie

 Today’s unboxing break belongs to my youngest, Nicky. He isn’t comfortable being on video, but I couldn’t leave him out of the fun. He’s been opening boxes every day behind the scenes. Most were duds, but a few were too good not to share. No video this time, but we’ve got photos, these three deserve their moment.

1) Hippie Overnight Bag This adorable bag looks like a little Volkswagen bus with peace signs, bright colors, total retro vibes. It’s perfect for day trips, so I’m passing it along to my friend Diane, who just retired and will put it to good use.

2) Puppet Mittens These might be the cutest thing we’ve ever unboxed. They’re mitten, but also hand puppets. Ducks, to be exact. Completely impractical but delightful.

3) Pink PJs I don’t know who would actually sleep in these, but they were too funny not to share. Bright pink, feathery cuffs, and made from the cheapest polyester known to mankind. I tried them on for the photo, and I looked like Perimenopause Barbie.

And that’s a wrap on Nicky’s Top Three. Even off‑camera, he still brings the magic.

Unclaimed Mail - Karen Style

Today’s unboxing star was my friend Karen. Her personality lives up to the memes, and she is proud of it. She’s also the inspiration for Sidekick Karen in Wish on a Star.

Her haul did not disappoint. First, she opened three pairs of reading glasses. She tried them on like she was judging a PTA meeting.

Next up: a hair straightener, which she “might actually use,” which is high praise coming from her.

And finally, she unboxed a pair of cute casual shoes. They were too small for her, but I kept them.

Another day, another unboxing, and Karen delivered.

Mystery Boxes, Michaels Edition — Christmas in April

 Today we took a little break from unclaimed mail and switched things up with a mystery clearance box from Michaels. My friend Heather and I couldn’t resist the temptation.

As expected, they were pretty much filled with Christmas décor, silk flowers, potpourri, and all the festive odds and ends you’d expect from a post‑holiday purge.

We kept a few things for ourselves, passed some goodies along to our crafty coworkers (you know who you are), and the rest is heading somewhere even better. Heather is donating the remaining décor to a local nursing home to bring them some holiday cheer next year.

Unclaimed Mail: Bing Bong & Bathing Suits

 Today’s unboxing featured my stepfather Fernando, who dove right into the mystery mail.

First up was a Bing Bong plushie. I had no idea what it was during filming, but my son Nicky squealed like a fangirl the second he saw it and explained it’s from a video game. Needless to say, Nicky claimed that one.

Next, Fernando opened a women’s bathing suit, and yes, he actually tried it on. The commitment to the bit was unmatched.

Finally, he got two measuring cups which my mom was happy to claim. Another day, another round of unclaimed mail, and Fernando officially earned his spot in the hall of fame.