Start of a Sew New Life
It's been almost two months since the wedding and our life has NOTslowed down. I'm praying for a break, but it doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon. In the next 13 days, we are downgrading from a 4...
View ArticleLong Time No Sew **Update**
We've moved (one minute down the road...), but it's been a world of difference! Through two garage sales, throwing away a crap-ton of stuff, downsizing from a large B&B to a 400 sq. ft. one...
View ArticleBreaking out the Blackberry Merlot
Like I've mentioned before - we down-sized one week ago, today! I've been doing major majormajor cleaning all week and yesterday was the first day that I actually felt like I could take pictures....
View ArticleAll Done!
So lately... I've been doing a whole lot of nothing. No job searching, no shopping, no socializing (unless you count the .5 hours I have with the husband; from the time he wakes up til he leaves for...
View ArticleLong Break Time
(source)It's been a looooong while since I've been here. Last time, the husband and I were living in a one bedroom apartment, in upstate NY, and both had jobs. Now, we're settled into Northern AZ and...
View ArticleIgor's Home: Console to Dog House **Updated**
(source)I'm a Pinterest addict. If I'm not searching photos on the computer, then I'm on the iPhone app 'liking' them for later. (I generally only 'like' pins on my phone. I like to look into the...
View ArticleThe Most Boring of Bedrooms
We've been settled in AZ for just under 2 months now... and while we love it, it's been hard piecing together a 'home' on a tight budget. I use 'home' lightly because we live in the whitest of white...
View ArticleEaster Egg Mail (Pregnancy Reveal)
If you can't tell from the post title - We're Expecting! :) We're just over 2 months in and we can't keep the secret any longer. So we're revealing the good news on/by Easter Sunday, by sending out...
View ArticleWedding Craft Challenge
I'm a HUGE fan of Dollar Store Crafts, and was stoked to find that they were holding a Wedding Day Craft Challenge! (June 1st-6th, 2012). Knowing that my wedding was ALOT of DIY and on a tight budget,...
View ArticleAmazingly Cheap Flower Bouquet
(Photo Courtesy of Jennifer B. Photography)For my wedding, I knew I did not want real flowers. I couldn't see spending our already tight budget on items that would die within a day or two. Yet, I'm...
View ArticleDIY Glitter Shoes
(Photo Courtesy of Jennifer B. Photography)Wedding Shoes. I had an amazing shoe in mind and started hunting ALL OVER THE INTERNET for them. After a long search and several recommendations from...
View ArticleA Little Couponing!
(Personal Photo)I normally don't do couponing - I think my math skills lack the challenge! ha. But I do subscribe to a few good feeds via Facebook (see below) and try to get some deals when I can....
View ArticleBurp Cloths
(Personal Photo)I knew when a baby came along that I wanted to make a ton of things! Well, we're due in November and my sewing skills haven't improved much past beginner. But one thing I do know: I...
View ArticleOCP - Overseas Care Package #1
About 2 weeks ago, our family received an opportunity that couldn't be refused. My husband was offered a position to work on Black Hawks as a civilian contractor for one year, stationed in...
View ArticleMaking Liquid Soap Last Longer
Making Liquid Soap Last Longer...(Personal Photo)I have an amazing BFF, who's mom gifted me the greatest smelling hand soap EVER (Caldrea - Lavender Pine) back in 2006/2007! It's been 6-7 years since...
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