More Teeth News

After 21 months of NO gum, popcorn, tootie rolls, sticky candy

or anything else that could

get caught in her braces WE are now braces FREE!!!!

I say we because it was just as hard for us keeping

her on track with brushing and the everyday, twice a day routine !

After a painful 2 1/2 hours of taking off the braces she was on her way home to sleep it off.
And smile the whole day. On the way home she had a few treats: Gum, tooties rolls and some other sticky treats. But at home... bring on the popcorn!

Keely lost her first tooth!

Granma Kim, Aunt Heather, Aunt Mary Helen and Aunt Melissa (we called Bethany today), she wanted to call you today and tell you but we got busy playing and having so much fun that we just forgot all about it. So here are some pictures for you.

New....... Appliqued Shirts and Onesies!

As requested by my Sister in Law, Heather.

New Fabric Wristlet Patterns

These are $6 each Or if you would like to

personalize them they are $10.

Webbing colors can be personalized to your tastes.

None of these are in my Etsy Shop yet.

But should be in the next week or so.

Kids are back in school!

Woo Hoo!!! 3 weeks and now their back in school! Not that I don't love to spend time with my kids, I do. But my husband was home for 3 weeks too! Now with that said it should have been a walk in the park, right? Not at all. You see my husband is what some would call a CLEAN FREAK. But he wants to do the cleaning and I suddenly become his assistant. I know, I know, some of you ladies out there can't get your husbands to do anything! And I can get mine to stop and just relax for a bit! We had a project everyday, yep even Christmas morning we had to have all the boxed and paper picked up and put in the proper trash cans. Now I can tell you a 13 yr old, 5 yr old and 3 yr old have NO desire to sort boxes and paper on Christmas morning. So that task was left to mom and dad, well mostly dad. I was too busy taking the photos that you saw in the post below of them in the mess! I am thankful that I never have to do laundry, except on the rare chance that he's out of town. Then I just wait till he get home to do it. My kids know this and they're ok with it. And I'm ok with it so it works for us. I am, however, trying to find a way to rent him out for housekeeping. You know, just to make a little extra $$ and get a break from being his assistant.
But now its back to the business of being a mom. A PTO treasurer, Crafter, Wife, Chef, Chauffeur, Personal Assistant, Mind Reader, Nurse, Bike Mechanic and a dozen other trades persons. And Yep I have a hat for each one!

Resolution Time

A New Year's resolution as defined by Wikipedia is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year's Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned.

If your like most people, January is the time for resolutions. My mother in law just asked me a few days ago “what my resolutions were?”. And I responded “nothing different that what we don’t hope to change or make better every day.”

Which got me to thinking...... Habits that I want to reform or make better???....... So now I have come up with a few.

• Top on OUR (I say our because it will take both my husband and myself to complete this task) list is to be more in control of our money. And Save Save Save!
  With my husband as our only income source, working in an automobile factory, this feeling of endless security has come and gone over the last 6 months. We are very thankful that he has a great job that pays well. But now realize that there are no guarantees that he will have a job at all.
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  Of course exercise more. Like most this is on my list AGAIN this year.
  
• For me, I would like to grow my embroidery hobby. Expand and Grow! Which would be the total opposite of what I want my body to do. Hence the above resolution.

So those are my top 3. What are yours?

Holiday Clean Up In full Swing

Above are pictures of the Christmas Morning Mess and two little one in the middle of it! We had a very blessed and wonderful Holiday. I hope each one of you did too!

I began the tedious process of removing Christmas decorations at my house today.... All by myself!

I’ve started by taking down two of the four trees and so far I’ve managed to remove all the ornaments and safely packed them away for next year.

With DecorationsWithout

Wreaths removed from all window (except the ones that were laying in the mud, their still in the mud. For now, I’ll let the hubby get those.) Garland removed from Stair banisters, catwalk and mantel.

With DecorationsWithoutSix large totes sit waiting for my dear sweet husband to carry them to the attic and while he’s in there I need him to bring down the boxes to store the trees in.

The house looks bare without all the decorations. It didn’t look cluttered with them did it? Anyway still more to do, remove the leaf from the dinning room table(have to wait for hubby for that) Pack up Christmas dinnerware. Then redecorate with the next season!

Do any of these belong to you?

Wristlets are in the mail!

If you're one of the lucky ones that will be receiving one of these, they're on their way!

Another Give a Way

Congrats to the winners!!

Thanks to everyone that came by to say Hi. It was so much fun!

And so the fun doesn't end!

Make sure you stop by A Give A Way A Day on Sunday Dec 7th.

I have something else to give away over there!

There are give a ways each and every day there.

But you might have guessed that from the name, right?

A Give A Way A Day

I am BLESSED

Blessed,
yes I am blessed. And others are too, wether they know it or not. I know that because today I witnessed a terrible car accident. I was on the interstate two cars behind a young girl in a black sports car. I notice she was drifting to the left a bit but thought she just wasn’t paying attention. She did this for about ½ mile. I was trying to stay out of her way so I slowed down a bit. Just to be behind her if she over corrected and came over into my lane. But that wasn’t what happened. In the blink of an eye she veered over to the left again but this time she hit a guard rail and flipped her car over and down into a concrete drainage area. In a second she was upside down with her car smoking. Frightened and worried about this young girl I didn’t stop to think I just pulled my car over and jumped out. Running along side the interstate and jumping down into this drain fear struck me. What would I find when I got to the car? Expecting to see the worst. Another lady who had also seen the accident was there beside me and then a third person came to help. As we were trying to pull the door open on this car that was upside down I hear her crying, scared and frightened. This young girl who was wearing her seatbelt was safe in her car hanging there. We removed her from her car fearing it was about to catch on fire because it was smoking. There was this 16 yr old girl scared to death with only a cut on her finger and a bruise on her hip. She called her father using my cell phone and just began to sob uncontrollably. I spoke to her father explaining that she seemed ok but that they were taking her to the hospital just to make sure. She was truly blessed. The police and paramedics said the expected to find someone who was dead or badly injured at the least. I saw a miracle today as God watched over her. And as more than 50 people stopped to help. I later received a phone call from her mother thanking me and telling me that she was fine at home and resting and how thankful she was that so many people were there to help her baby. Today reminded me not to take one second for granted. you never know. So now I’m off to hold my babies and tell them how very much they are loved.

and the winners are

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Gift List

#38 Lisa

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Musings from the Moma Bear

#5 Susan

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Hanging on by a needle and thread

Dates to Remember Calendar

#116 Toebi

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Loveys and Things

Wristlet Winners

# 36 Tiff

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Serendipity Life Photos

# 109 Heather Brand

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The Brand Family

Due to illness my 5 yr old was unable to pick the winners so I used Random.org

Boo Boo Cozies

Are you wondering what a boo boo cozie is? Well not any more ..... These are my boo boo cozies, as my girls call them. "What do you do with these" you ask.

1. Heat in the microwave 1-3 min. (Check after 1 min, all microwaves are different)
2. Place on your neck, back, legs, feet or any other place that aches.
3. Get one for the freezer for boo boos that require a cold pack. (do not use in a cooler as a cold pack, yes I did have to add that because it has been asked:)
4. Heat it and put it under your sheets to keep your feet warm on those cool nights.
5. Use for those lower back pains that visit once a month.
   The list goes on and on and on.......

Pepermint Scented. Available in soft Lime or Chocolate Fleece Personalized just for you!
It measures 19"x 5".
I'll be adding these to my Etsy Shop soon.
But until then if you want one just drop me a line at posch@netzero.net and put
boo boo order in the subject line. They are $10.00 and shipping is $6.50.
They're almost 2lbs. Right now I'm shipping to the US only.

Give A Way Day has been extended

Just scroll down for the post about the give a way.

There's still time to Enter and win some fantastic Handmade Goodies.

I'm adding more stuff to the give a way :)

I will choose a different winner for each item. Thats 5 winners!!!!!

1. Two wristlet key ring or rings
2. One Dates to Remember Calendar
3. Two Gift List Organizers

GIVE A WAY DAY EXTENDED

WOW, look at all the new friends we have visiting us!!!

*UPDATE* Sew mama sews has asked that we extend the deadline to enter for the give a way! Due to the HUGE list of blog that are hosting give a ways.

Deadline extended till Friday December 5th at midnight CST. Now enter away!!!

It time for GIVE-A-WAY-DAY!!

Its time for some FREE STUFF!!!

RULES

(I know, I know... but we gotta have them)

1.Comment must be posted on 12/3/08 by midnight CST.

2.Items will only be shipped to US, no international shipping.

3.Winner or winners(hint...hint) will be picked by a random drawing professionaly handled by a sweet 5 yr old girl. Who can be tempted to draw your name by offering her some chocolate.:)

4.Winner or winners (hint...hint) will be posted on 12/4/08

5.You will have 3 chances to get your name in for the drawing.

Chance 1.... post a comment about your favorite item in my Shop

Chance 2.... Spread the word, post on your blog telling about my give a way and link it in the comments here.

Chance 3.... Make a purchase in my shop

Now what do ya win?

WRISTLET

Custom made just for you!

Wristlets are perfect for every busy and on the go person.

It fits right around your wrist!
When you run in the store just place them on your wrist, no more wondering
"where are my keys?". If you have kids in car seats, we've all been there,
placing the keys down to buckle or unbuckle the kiddos in the seat.
Then..... "where did I put my keys?". Never again with the wristlet!

Walking to your car at night, your keys
will be on your wrist and ready. No more looking over your shoulder
while digging for your keys. Safety and Style all in one.

And because they are so easy to find if you drop them inside your purse you be on the go in no time. No more searching and searching to the depths of the endless purse!

These make perfect stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, secret Santa gifts.....
the list goes on and on.
Perfect for everyone on your list! Everyone needs one of these!

Each wristlet measures approx 5" long.

They also make great backpack tags or diaper bag tags

You will LOVE this wristlet!

Personalized just for you with your name, monogram or initials. You pick

the colors! Make sure to stop by my my etsy shop to see more examples.

While you're there take a look around.

To enter vist my etsy shop pick your favorite product and post a comment

telling me why you love it. Winner will be posted on December 4th. Make sure you leave some way to contact you or make sure you check back on the 4th.

If you make a purchase you will be entered twice! But no purchase is necessary to enter once, just post a comment with your fav product and why you like it.

Make Sure You Stop By Sew Mama Sew To See More Great GIVE A WAYS All Day Long!

Tomorrow is GIVE-A-WAY-DAY

JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

GIVE-A-WAY-DAY

Make sure you stop by tomorrow to see what my give a way will be!

And find more fantastic blogs that will also be having their very own GIVE-A-WAY-DAY!

Make sure you don’t miss it. :)
Visit my etsy shop and comment on my blog what your favorite item in my shop is and why. Then and spread a word around about my shop and my blog(meaning - blog about me, talk to friends, neighbors, family, etc,.).

CONTEST STARTS ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3RD.

3 CHANCES TO BE ENTERED

*1 entry for posting a comment with your favorite esty item from my Etsy shop

*1 entry for making a purchase from my Etsy shop

*1 entry for posting a link on your blog about my give-a-way

(post your link to your blog post about me in MY comments section)

I will randomly pick one lucky winner on Dec 4th.

Make sure you leave me your email address, I’ll email to let you know if you have won.

Give a way can only be shipped to US. No international winners at this time.

Its Snowing Here!!! not sticking but snowing!

December 1st... the countdown to Christmas begins! As the days start to turn colder my calendar starts to fill quickly. My December, like many of your, becomes a guessing game of how do we fit one more thing into our schedule. We want to spend time with everyone and hate to say no to any party or celebration. (And we usually don’t say no) Christmas only comes once a year and we enjoy celebrating with our family and friends.

We have one event that has been scheduled for sometime now. And I’m anxiously looking forward to the celebration. It’s a progressive dinner with neighborhood friends. For those of you who don’t know what a progressive dinner is, it where a group of friends or families travel from home to home to admire the homeowners decorations and partake in a few delicious goodies. Our first stop will for appetizers and drinks. Then after about an hour or two we move on to the next home for soup and salad, then main dish and last but not least desserts. Spending a few hours at each home with friends will be a great treat this holiday season. My house will be the soup and salad stop. I’m looking for a spectacular soup that will WOW everyone. So if anyone has any recipes I would love to here about them. The salad will be a spring mix topped with sliced strawberry and toasted sesame seeds. All topped off by a sweet and tangy dressing with poppy seeds. We were introduced to this fantastic salad by my husbands Aunt Wendy from NC. Thanks Wendy, we loved it so much we have it all the time now!

I’m still taking orders for Christmas gifts on my Etsy shop. If there’s something you would like to order do so soon. And still get them in time for Christmas morning! Click the link on the top left sidebar to see my shop.

Decorations, I’ve been working on a few more decorations. My mantel and my chandelier in my dinning room. Here are a few of my favorite Santa ornament and other decorations that I love. Enjoy the pictures.