Need to hang a poster?

Have a poster to hang up for your kids (or yourself)?  My older two children each had a poster they wanted to hang up.  I did not want to buy 2 poster frames to hang them...So I glued a strip of cardboard on each end of the poster to keep it from rolling.  I then added a pop tab to be able to hang it on 3M hooks.

Fabric Envelope System

We have been working on paying off our debt.  We no longer use credit cards.  We use a budget every month.  We only use cash.  I have been using the Dave Ramsey Paper envelope system, but I am tired of mine ripping.  So, I decided that I could make one from fabric.  

This one seems to be missing something....

Oh, cash! 

 I am planning on writing my budget categories on with a fabric marker.  What are my categories?  We have groceries, household, pet, family restaurant, mine, kids, and entertainment.

A New Trade!

I did it!  I have learned the basics to crochet!  


I watched this you tube video and worked along with it, pausing it as I needed.  I first made a little blanket for Strawberry Shortcake, but it is currently being used as a coaster.  I have also made 2 headbands...one for my oldest daughter and the other for a friend's new baby.  So now I have been pinning items on Pinterest.

Now to teach myself how to knit...

Ruffle Fabric - Skirt, Bag, and Bikini

I love this ruffle fabric!  I was able to test the Kayleigh Skirt pattern for Brynnberlee Designs.  I picked up this yellow 1 inch ruffle fabric at Hancock's.  I made this skirt for my youngest!  The directions to make this skirt are very easy to follow.  While I was making it, my older daughter fell in love with it and asked if I could make one for her also.  So...

I made one for my older daughter too.  The pattern only goes to a 5T so I used a skirt that fits my older daughter to use as a pattern.   I am also planning on making a similar skirt for my oldest's baby doll.  

I made me a new bag with the ruffle fabric.  I am ready to go on my cruise now.  :)

I also added some ruffles to a little onesie for a new little baby.  I call this my "Daddy approved Bikini."

So Sick

My youngest has not been feeling well (since before Thanksgiving).  She has been on various medicines for ear infections and strep.  Oh, and the coughing fits...steroids for that.  Since she isn't sleeping well, this momma isn't sleeping well.  I don't know about you, but I have a hard time remembering things if I do not get enough sleep.  Did I remember to give my youngest her medicine?  Times that by 3 when all of my children are sick.  

I happened to come across this idea on Pinterest.  Using a sharpie, I mark it right on the bottle.  

Ready, Aim, Fire!

Ready...

Aim....

 FIRE!!!

I took an easy route on this cake and used the Angry Bird and Pigs from the game, Knock on Wood.  

My son wanted a pinata for his party.  The black bird is my son's favorite.  So I also made a black bird pinata.