Please excuse my absence...

My BIL and his family are in town from New Mexico, so my time has been a little busy with family and such.  But I just wanted to let you all know that I haven't forgotten you and I will be back for more fun.

I am currently working on a project to post...I'm so excited about it.  But you'll just have to be patient with me.

Today we are planning on taking the kids to Chuck E. Cheese's.  Wish me luck!  That place is like crack for kids.  Don't get me wrong, I've been to quite a few "family" friendly places and this is one place that I actually feel comfortable letting my kids go to.  Especially since they can't leave the place without an adult with a matching glow in the dark stamp.  Love that!

Well, I am off to grocery shop since we are supposed to be getting a massive amount of snow later today.  That should be fun as well! 

Thanks for stopping by and please come back soon.  I promise my project will be here soon!

cheap-o gifts #4

Okay, I know it is after Christmas, but I am always looking for good, inexpensive little gifts to make and have sitting around the house.  You never know when you are going to need an impromptu gift.

So, I have decided to keep with my Cheap-o Gifts.  Whenever I come across something that I think is cool and inexpensive (sorry, don't mean to offend with the word cheap) I will share with you.

So without further adieu, I give to you Cheap-O Gift #4

Check out the "moms ultimate survival kit " over at All Things Thrifty.

It would make an adorable gift for a girlfriend or as a thank you to any of your lady people.  Sorry...lost my train of thought.  Brain Fart!

Anyway, have a wonderful day, thank you for stopping in and I will be posting a craft or tutorial soon...just need to get my home back in order from "The Sickness".  You know exactly what I'm talking about! 



coolest "junk" tree ever!

Alright, I know Christmas is over and it is only a mere 355 days away, but I found the most awesome "junk" tree ever!  Really!

Okay, if you know me at all, you know that I like unusual, lived in things.  And, the uglier something is, the better.  Well, I haven't been on the ole puter in a few weeks and decided to stop by one of my favorite sites for inspiration and look what I found!

Okay, maybe you aren't ready for this?  Maybe you think I'm off my rocker and that I don't really know what the heck I am talking about?  Maybe you just think that I need another hole in my head because there appears to still be some brains in there somewhere and it is causing you great discomfort?  No!  No?  Alright!  Here goes....(fingers crossed you don't go away forever!)

Okay, you still here?!?!  Yep, it is made out of bed springs!  Awesome, no?!?!? 

Okay, I know Mim won't care too much for it, but I think she is getting used to my wackiness, I think!  But I know the mamacita will like it!  She digs my style!

If you like it, you can either go to bed spring Christmas tree project at fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com or visit Cammie Metheny's blog.   She's got some great ideas over there as well.  Check out this other tree she has over there.

I'm diggin' it as well!  Awesome way to use "junk"!  Love it!

Go over and check it out!  You'll be inspired!  Promise!

Thanks for stopping by and for the well wishes of my health.  I am actually almost back to normal, or whatever constitutes as normal for me.  Now my beloved is ill and I am praying that the kiddos don't come down with something.  It's only a matter of time, or maybe I can get them out tomorrow to school and decontaminate before their return.  Wish me luck!

Inspiration

I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite places to visit for inspiration.  Think you might find it inspiring as well.

                                                                    Flea Market Style

Let me know if you find anything interesting!  They are constantly updating and getting my juices flowing all the time.



2010 - 2011

I am here...although, my children and husband would beg to differ with me on that.  I have been in a state of comatose for the past three days.  Moaning and tossing and turning on the couch.  Coming down with something is always no fun, but when your body aches, your feet are chilled (no matter how many socks you have on!), your head is throbbing and if you look to focus on something you get light headed and almost want to pass out, you have a fever of over 101 and then break it only to get it back plus on top of it all, your throat is killing you.  Yep, that is no fun and that my friends is how I have spend my last days of 2010.  I guess if I have to send it off, there is no better way than to say sayonara and not look back.

My dear Sir took me to urgent care today because I was having a mental breakdown.  I couldn't take it anymore.  Being sick for three days straight, which actually felt like a week, was taking a tole on me.  I just didn't know what was wrong and couldn't stand the pain any longer.

So, we get to urgent care and let me just say, those people there are awesome!  They got me right in, I didn't even have time to sit down, they finished my paperwork and as soon as I got up to find a seat they called my name.  Sweetness!  Got me into a room and then took my vitals.  Swabbed my throat because I was pretty sure of what was going on with me, but had to be sure and came in 6 minutes later to confirm my suspicions.  Yep, Strep Throat!  Yea for me!

The doc was going to give me pills but I asked for the shot.  Are you kidding me?!  If I can get better that much sooner, shoot me up baby!  And now, 9 hours later I am actually sitting up, coherent with the fam and actually capable of typing as well!   Craziness!  But man, that shot kills!  My hip still hurts, but my throat is on the mend and I am a participating citizen in my household again.  Which, from what Sir told me, was really freaking my kids out.  Seeing mom just lie on the couch for days really messed with them.

Anyway, I hope you all rang in the new year in your own dear way and it finds you all healthy and happy.  Many blessings to you and yours this new year!