I’m loving this new idea of free printables! Here’s another one for you guys to enjoy!
(And it’s super useful too!)
The perfect size calendar to throw into an 8×10 frame and stick on your desk! AND have room to write!
It’s perfect to put on an end table, counter, etc.
Here you go! ENJOY!
(btw, my printed calendar looks a tad different than the one i have for you guys…I ended up having to tweak it a bit for convenience.)
Remember the link I posted:
A year of pre-planned, pre-paid dates. I loved this idea so much, my gears were set in motion. I made a list of possible dates, activities, supplies needed, etc. It was actually fun to think of ideas, and the more I listed ideas, the more ideas I came up with! By the end of doing the date-cards, I wished there was more than 12 dates! (Not that I couldn’t make more, but I figured start with these and save some ideas for next year!)
(Don’t mind the mistake in “snowmobiling”.)
The idea behind these dates is it forces you and your spouse to get out every month, at least. They are all pre-planned, so no more last minute, stressful ideas. It forces you out of your element. My husband and I love to go on dates, but always end up going eat at the same local restaurant! And all of the dates are pre-paid! So, no worrying about how much the night is going to cost, if you can squeeze it into the budget this month, etc. I suppose this should have been given to him at the beginning of January, but next year hopefully I can add it into the Christmas presents. The envelope opening will even be fun for me because I have already forgotten which months are which dates! :)
My husband opened January last night…a bit hesitant as to what it was all about because he thinks my date ideas are Bahamas or Hawaii…ha ha! (Someday when we’re super-rich!) He now understands that they’re just inexpensive (sometimes no expense) dates that I have planned! :)
I am also in the midst of making a Parent-Child date basket. My idea is every other month my husband and I will take a turn taking the girls for a pre-planned “date.” (January-husband, February-me, etc.) So far, some of my ideas are, playground, swimming, sledding, ice cream, dinner, toy shopping, etc. It’s just a fun way to spend quality time with the girls and use it as a fun reward for good behavior.
A couple of weeks ago, I ordered this sewing book. I’ve never owned a sewing book and was interested in what kind of projects it had. I looked it over when it came in the mail, but didn’t actually crack it open for a while. There are some cute, simple, quick projects.
The directions are okay to follow. You definitely need prior sewing and pattern reading experience. I followed the directions pretty close, but was able to throw in my own way of doing it also. I’ve only tried two of the purse patterns, so I don’t have any say-so on the rest of the book.
Below are two of the handbags that I did. The red one I sent to a friend of mine who had her first child after trying to conceive for 7 years! And the black and white one, I use for a diaper clutch for myself. It’s perfect size and my daughter has outgrown needing a whole diaper bag.
I also am on the pre-order list for this sewing book. It doesn’t ship until March sometime, but I’m excited to try some of the projects in it! By March, I’ll probably forget about it and receive a forgotten “gift” in the mail! :) Love getting stuff in the mail!
The house we live in is my husband’s uncle’s house–which we rent. I don’t know if anyone else feels the same way as I do, but it’s been hard to put my heart into decorating, painting, etc. in a rental home.
I have just enough decorations to help spruce up the living room…nothing more, nothing less.
Well, in the past couple of weeks, I finally added to my wall decor. Granted, it’s things I made and that can be transferred with us when we eventually move…not like painting walls or anything.
I thought I’d share two of the projects I have been working on and finally finished.
I was given this old 6-frame window, minus the glass. One of the “rungs” was broken and I could not decide what to do with it. Well, it sat for a good 6 months, if not more. I received an e-mail that the site I order prints off of, Nations Photo Lab, was having a sale on their print enlargements. AWESOME. I went bizerk and ordered large single prints of the girls, and this huge (20 x 30?) of them both. Well, if anyone has ever tried buying this big of a frame, you know it’s expensive and hardly worth it! DING DING DING! The lightbulb went off in my head…”THE FRAME!” It ended up being a perfect match…but I had to get glass cut to size. It turned out great and I’ve been getting many compliments on it! Wish we had a cathedral ceiling…it’d be perfect!
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And, this little no-sew burlap banner was just the added touch my plain-jane mirror needed!
‘Love’ it and now my living room is getting a tiny bit more decorated. If this was my own house, it could have a lot more done, but as I said, my heart’s just not in it! :(
Currently 2 out of the 3 munchkins are down for the count. So instead of folding the load of laundry that’s sitting in the dryer, doing the dishes that are in the sink or cleaning up the toys that are strewn across the living room floor, I will blog!
As I sit here gazing out the window I can’t help but dream I’m sitting in 80 degree weather, tanning (rather burning) somewhere on some tropical white sandy beach instead of sitting in my house hiding from the 4 degree weather and couple feet of snow that has graced us in the last few days.
We did a project this week – I have been going crazy, stuck in the house since the family came down with the stomach flu – it is a good distraction for us when sickness and cold weather keep us cooped up inside.
I got this edible finger paint recipe from pinterest. What a fun idea to do with the kids. It is edible (although probably not tasty) for my 9 month old to even join in without me worrying about sticking his fingers in his mouth!
The recipe called for corn flour, which is (I assume) similar to cornstarch (per the website) – I just used WalMart’s brand, its cheap.
Look how pretty! Just the thing to brighten up the day. Once I had it all mixed up, I spooned the paint into baby jars and added food coloring. Then I let the kids have fun!
Now I have some fun projects to hang on the fridge at home :)
