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This will be a very short post for my first “My Life Monday”. My minis have had the flu and I am exhausted. I have tons to do but they do and will always come first. I will be keeping them home tomorrow from school. Johnna seems to be doing much better but Jake is still relapsing. I don’t want to inflict this upon any other children or mothers for that matter.  Tomorrow will be a busy day of laundry and soap making while my minis hang out on the couch with some good tube.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2012! This year is going to rock!

Sunday – Sausage, sauerkraut and pierogies
Monday – Tuna fish sandwiches and tomato soup
Tuesday – Sausage and tortellini soup with rolls
Wednesday – Whole baked chicken, rice and salad
Thursday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans
Friday – FFY (fend for yourself)
Saturday – BBQ Chicken and spaghetti salad

Suasage and tortellini soup recipe:  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/italian-sausage-soup-with-tortellini/detail.aspx

All reduced to a hand sized hard drive...

Got my laptop back today... okay, I didn't but I got the external hard drive they made from it. I'm a tad afraid to look. What if they missed something?! Trying to remain calm... I don't think I'm in any condition to look at it today. I had my third day of headaches. In an effort to conserve my precious migraine medicine I popped 4 ibuprofen instead. My stomach isn't happy with that decision...

The kids and I planted a cherry tomato plant, a golden Roma tomato plant and a cayenne pepper plant today. John planted a whole lotta grass seed. Hopefully the greedy robin gets full soon so some of it will have a chance to germinate.

Oh, and I got a bunch of new fabric today! It's already all washed, dried and folded. (See photo above.) I also got 3 yards of an extra wide cloud looking flannel that I'm going to use to make new curtains for the kids room. Hope it works out how I envision it.

Winding down now. Johnna has already drifted off to sleep after her chicken and fries. Waiting for John to get home with our meal. Love me some Asian Express on a Friday night! :)

Lots to do this weekend... I'll update on my progress soon!

R.I.P Dear Laptop...

My laptop died.
Well, not all the way. The on and off button still works... but that's about it.
Only $950 dollars to fix it! (Not happening.) Not including the $190 I paid for a copy of the hard drive. (Worth every penny.) I guess there will be a new computer somewhere in my future. I'm not very happy about this but I'm also not rushing out to buy a new one right now.

On a happier note... I have a fabric order scheduled to arrive tomorrow! Yay! I'll post pics if I can figure out how to upload them to my dear husband's computer. Actually I guess I'll have to figure that out whether I want to or not! :)

Haven't felt well today. And the kids fighting hasn't made me feel any better. I did do some cleaning... always so much more to do. But we are going to have a nice evening come hell or high water. Homemade nachos are on the menu and the Wipeout (John's favorite show) season finale is on tonight. Throw in a hot bath, some Angry Birds (Jacob is really, really good at it) and all will be right with the world.

Until next time...

Hoot!

My new year is looking up!
I got a very nice order last night. Can’t wait to share pictures when it’s finished but for now all I can say is… owl. Lots of soap making and sewing to be done!
Supplies and materials have been ordered. Now to finish my other projects before it all gets here!
At about midnight last night decided to lookup the benefits and/or hazards of gargling with hydrogen peroxide. My throat has hurt for about a week… I’m trying home remedies before I break down and go to the doctor. Anyways, it says it is safe to do right on the bottle! So I tried it… holy foaming action Batman! It didn’t help much but I’m hopeful. I probably should just go to the doctor…
I’m kind of working in slow motion right now. I have a million ideas I want to implement just need to find my groove.
Time to make the broccoli cheese soup! Cya tomorrow!

Starting 2011... now!

The first week of 2011 blew chunks, literally. My babies had a stomach bug. My week was all about nasty substances, holding hair back, giving baths, washing sheets and blankets, disinfecting surfaces and desperately trying to coax wee ones to eat and drink.
Just when I thought my nightmare was over my sweet Murphy Mae took a turn for the worse. She went to heaven yesterday. It was a very, very sad day.
I am very happy to forget any of it ever happened.

I’ve decided my New Year starts today.
I have many plans, projects, goals and ideas for 2011. None of which involved the above… but some of which I’ll list below in no particular order.
New Soap
A Quilt-Along
Moving
Garage Sale (have never had one)
Weight Loss
Keeping a Schedule
Sewing, Sewing, Sewing
Date Nights
Family Outings
And more….

Stay tuned for updates on those. ;)

This week’s menu:
Sunday- smoked sausage, potato, pepper, onion and green bean skillet
Monday- broccoli cheese soup and biscuits
Tuesday- spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread
Wednesday- tilapia, rice and salad
Thursday- biscuits, gravy and hashbrowns
Friday- ffy (fend for yourself)
Saturday- red beans, rice and sausage

This week I’m thankful that last week is over. Amen.

And the winner of the Cosmic Cupcake is...

...HollyCraft Originals! Congrats!

Please contact me with your name and address, please, and I will mail your prize on Monday. :)

Cosmic Cupcakes!

I’m back!

This week I’ll be giving away a 5 ounce Cosmic Cupcake scented with chocolate cupcake, strawberries and cream topping and a cherry on top!
They are a new product and I will be listing very soon.
The cupcakes are made from goat’s milk soap. The cherry is glycerin soap.
They can be made in a variety of scents and can also be filled with some fantastic plastic jewelry to make it a “Surprise” cupcake for the special little girl in your life.

To enter this week’s giveaway just comment below telling me what your favorite cupcake flavor is!

And since I didn’t post this week’s menu… here is is:

This week’s menu:

Sunday – meatball subs and chips

Monday – chicken strips and tater tots

Tuesday – dirty rice and veggie

Wednesday – macaroni and cheese with hotdogs

Thursday – baked whole chicken and baked potatoes

Friday – ffy

Saturday – grilled chicken and pasta

Good luck!

And the candle winner is...

... Pocketful of Sunshine! Congrats Maria!
Please send me a message with your name, address and candle scent choice. I have many scents I don't even have listed so let me know if there is a particular one you desire.

My father-in-law is in town to visit! This morning we are taking the kids to his hotel to swim. Later we'll gather for some good food and family time. Yay!
Have a great day everyone!

Candle Giveaway!

Johnna sporting a crocheted beanie hat I made from the LYNN pattern that I purchased from http://www.crazysockscrochet.com/ . This picture was taken as she awoke from a nap so she wasn't very excited. Still... super cute, huh?!

This week I’ll be giving away an 8 ounce candle in your choice of scent!
They are a new product that I will carry upon my return. They come in cute little jar with a gold lid. Sorry, no picture at this time…
It will be the last giveaway for awhile since I will be having more surgery next week. L But the fun will continue just as soon as I’ve recovered!

To enter this week’s giveaway just comment below telling me what your favorite cheap and easy dinner meal is!

And since I didn’t have time yesterday I will now post this week’s menu.

This week’s menu:
Sunday – tomato, clam and rice soup
Monday – leftover soup and sandwich
Tuesday – shake and baked pork chops, mac and cheese and veggie
Wednesday – grilled chicken fajitas and rice with pinto beans
Thursday – sausage, potato, pepper and green bean skillet
Friday – ffy
Saturday – ffy

I’m so thankful for my new handicapped parking pass. It makes getting in and out of places so much easier and much less draining.

Warm and pretty...

... is the winner! Moirakris you've won!

Please contact me with your name, address and email.

Congrats!

Mystery Giveaway!

I couldn’t decide what to giveaway this week… so I leaving it up to chance.

This week all you need to do to enter is tell me if you’d rather have:
1) Something to light up your life.
2) Something pretty and warm.
3) Or something that looks good enough to eat (but you can’t).

Leave me a comment with the number of your choice. The winner will be picked by random drawing on Saturday.
Good luck!

Mmmm... minestrone!

Boy it has been a busy day!
We shopped for the weekly groceries. I sewed and made new tea light candles.
Jake and I worked on his very first school project, a poster that was all about him. It’s so cute! And we made a fabulous soup for dinner!
I am pooped!

This week’s menu:
Sunday – minestrone soup
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Minestrone-Soup-I/Detail.aspx
Monday – leftover soup and sandwich
Tuesday – tuna salad wraps and chips
Wednesday – lasagna and garlic bread
Thursday – ribs, potatoes and coleslaw
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/GrannyLins-Barbeque-Ribs-Made-Easy/Detail.aspx
Friday – FFY (fend for yourself)
Saturday – TBD (“to be determined” might be going out…)

This week I am thankful for earlier bed times because these little buggers are tired!

EEMedley! You are the WINNER!

You have won the Fall Bling pendant giveaway! Congrats! Please send me a message with your address and I will mail your prize on Monday. :)

And thank you to everyone that participated. I can't wait to try the recipes!

Fall Bling Giveaway

This week you can win a green pendant with beautiful fall colored sparkle! This handmade fused glass pendant has been fused with dichroic that shimmers with gold, blue, green and pink sparkle. It comes on a black leather cord with a gold plated clasp.

To enter this week’s contest leave me a comment telling me your favorite fall recipe! You can either leave a link to the recipe or copy and paste it to the comments. Not only will I get a some new fabulous recipes, but you will too!

It’s that easy! The winner will be picked by random drawing on Saturday.Rules: You need only be a follower of my blog, be a US or Canadian resident and complete this week's contest requirements to be eligible to win.

Good luck!

Sunday in September

New! Beautiful handmade baby bibs being listed soon!

Jacob starts his new school tomorrow. I’m so excited for him!
Today I’m working on a custom order, some gifts and some new things. Busy, busy!

This week’s menu:
Sunday – chicken & sausage chili and cornbread
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-and-Sausage-Chili/Detail.aspx
Monday – leftover chili and sandwiches
Tuesday – cheeseburger macaroni and a veggie
Wednesday – tilapia, rice pilaf and veggie
Thursday – heavenly potatoes and ham
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Heavenly-Potatoes-and-Ham/Detail.aspx
Friday – ffy (fend for yourself)
Saturday – spaghetti with meatballs and garlic bread

This week I’m thankful for changing seasons. I love the cool air and emerging fall colors!

Kiwi has won!

Kiwi has won the $10 gift certificate! Congrats Kerry!

Now I must consume some coffee, finish the grocery list, measure fabric, start some laundry and get ready for my hair appointment. Whew!

Have a great day everyone!

Gift Certificate Giveaway

I’m taking the easy route about the prize this week because I have a lot of things to do and I'm an emotional wreck. My littlest baby boy starts kindergarten tomorrow. *sniff*…

So, this week’s blog giveaway is a $10 gift certificate, good in any of my shops.
Anything above and beyond $10, including shipping, is the responsibility of the winner.

To enter just leave me a comment telling me what your favorite subject/s was or were in school! Mine? I loved art and science.

Spectacular Sunday

The picture on my desktop. It makes me happy. :)

This week’s menu:
Sunday – penne in a tomato cream sauce with Italian sausage and salad
Monday – hamburgers, hotdogs, spaghetti salad and corn on the cob
Tuesday – Subway sandwiches
Wednesday – baked whole chicken, rice pilaf and green beans
Thursday – nachos
Friday – ffy (fend for yourself)
Saturday – grilled sausages, oven baked potato wedges and poke cake

This week I’m thankful the changing of seasons. Yeah for cool air that doesn’t cost anything!