Grandma's Apron

I mean Seriously?! Am I way too young to totally want one of these!?!? I love it! How adorable!

Grandma's Apron!!!

Guest Poster Frakers Acres gave a tutorial over at Ruffles and Stuff! Check it out!!

Camera Strap Cover

of sickness. Everyone is finally recovered, after a full two rounds of it cycling through the fam. UGH.
Anywho, down to business!

Here's a latest project I've completed! I've been meaning to do this, what with the summer coming and that camera strap always getting really sticky around my neck...
I got the tutorial from Make It and Love It.  The only thing I did differently was finish the ends before sewing it together so I wouldn't need to permanently sew it to my camera strap. Because I am a change-a-holic, and will probably make another one soon!

PS. When you turn and iron (if you're using minky) reduce your heat setting so the minky doesn't get all flattened. Ok! Happy Sewing!

Blogger Does it!!!!!!!

THANK YOU BLOGGER! It's what we've all been waiting for! No more silly HTML all nighters, or CSS for Dummies books!!! We can all finally have that custom look in half the time with the new blogger draft!!!! YAY!!!
Check it out!

BLOGGER DRAFT!

Stay tuned for some awesome changes here! Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

{Manic Mondays}

There is a FABULOUS article about leaving the guilt behind in this month's issue of Parenting magazine.

We all have those days where even shutting the door while you pee makes your mom-guilt meter swell above the limit, but what I'm wondering is who made these "new rules"?!? And why do they seem to apply only to our generation of parents? It's crazy. I feel like I've turned out fine, and I was raised in the get-outside-and-stay-outside-until-the-street-lights-come-on era. My mom never felt guilty (or never admitted it) about what she might be doing wrong to affect my future. I think she always had the mentality that she had it a lot worse and she also had too much other shit to worry about rather than me. I'm not saying I wasn't cared for or taken care of. I got what I needed when I needed it, but above and beyond? No. And it doesn't matter. Because it taught me that you can't always get more than what you need. Sometimes, there's just no money left, or time left from two working parents. Sometimes you need to wake up and face the fact that you're the kid, and the world doesn't revolve around you and the big picture is that you turn out to be a moralistic, caring, contributing member of society, not the next winner of American Idol.  In my childhood, you were not treated as this special star that could do anything and change the world if you wanted. And in some ways, sure, it taught us to be submissive to authority, not to question anything, and take everything at face value. But what else did it teach us? It taught us that everyone has something they can contribute, whether it be the next CEO or the garbage man. NOT EVERYONE can be the best. Not everyone can be in charge. The world doesn't work that way.
So, I say, moms, quit feeling so guilty about missing the deadline for french lessons for your 2 yr old. Don't feel bad that your child can't play 5 different musical instruments. You're doing a fine job. Your child will survive. And if you're lucky, they'll grow up with a realistic approach on life knowing that sometimes you fail. And mommy won't always be there to hold your hand in that job interview.
Read the article, I think you'll agree (or change your parenting style).

"I Cannot Live Without My Books" -Thomas Jefferson

The other day I hopped over to Frugal Home Designs and saw THIS, I knew this would solve my book issue too! Thank you so much Fawn!!

It was so easy to pick a book last night and we put it right away when we were finished! I even caught my daughter lying in bed this morning reading by herself! She's 2! I love these! So much better than a case where you can only see the bindings.

For my next project, I think I'll try THIS

Happy Building!

Cutest Shoes Ever!

Check out Allison's blog over at Cluck Cluck Sew. You'll find several great tutorials along with some fabulous quilts she's made!
These shoes are just darling, and I'm especially fond of the little chihuahua! Oh My!!

This Too Shall Pass- OK Go

Awesome Video!!! Get the kids!