I’ve been neglecting this blog since having Brody.  I think I ran out of things to say once he came along and have now concentrated more on his blog.  No more.

I’d like to start doing some weekly posts, but am curious what interests you.  What would you like to see more of?

• Creations (mine and others)
• Tutorials on creative things
• Guest Blogger Posts
• Fun Finds
• Recipes
• Other

I’m open to suggestions.  Even suggestions on titles, like Fun Finds Friday, Tutorial Tuesday, etc…

With my hair going through it’s “falling out” faze, I’m having a hard time finding a shampoo and conditioner that is working well with my tangled mess.

I was at the store the other day and decided I’d try TRESemme’.  I have never used this in my life, but I think we all know the jingle (TRESemme’, TRESemme’ Ooo, La, La).   Now you’ve got it stuck in your head, don’t you?

I am loving this shampoo and conditioner (I got the Naturals Radiant Volume Shampoo and Conditioner)!  It smells great too!  I think I’ve found a new favorite!

A few months ago, I was reading a blog that posted about getting a free Bible for Mom’s called, the Busy Moms Bible.  The title intrigued me.  I first thought to myself that I was being selfish for wanting to get a free Bible.  I can afford a Bible.  But then I thought, this offer is open to the first 5,000 who accept it and why shouldn’t I be one of them.  I can benefit from a Bible like this.  So, I filled out the information and within a few weeks, wahlah, the Bible had arrived.

It was packaged so nicely, as if someone gave me the most precious and beautiful gift (thank you Lord for Your Word).  It was so pristine and perfect!  It was fun looking, intriguing, and just calling out my name.

In this Bible, there are 52 “Thought Starters” that take one minute of your time to get your feet wet.  Each “Thought Starter” starts off with a verse (short enough to memorize and meditate on), followed by a short paragraph that gets the juices flowing.

If you have more time (5 minutes), read further with the “Reflect & Pray”.  This section asks you thought provoking questions that get you thinking more on the topic at hand.

And if you have even more time (10 minutes), read even further with the “Study”.  In this section, it will tell you a page and a topic to look up in the study index.  In the study index, you will find verses already written out for you (so you don’t have to reference them…they’re right there).  Each verse goes hand in hand with the topic you’re reading about.

At the very bottom is a section called, “Words to take with you today”.  A word or phrase is listed for you to think about its meaning as you go through your week.

I cannot begin to tell you how simple this Bible is to use.  I don’t feel like I need to put God off until later in the day because I just don’t have time right now or would prefer to devote more time so want to wait until later, then later never comes.  When you get a chance, you’ll have to check out this Bible.  It should be a “must have” for all Moms.

There are buds on the trees and flowers are blooming.  I just love this time of year!  Just wanted to share a couple of pictures with you of the Camellias on the side of our house.

On my birthday, I had someone place an order from my Etsy store for a recipe fabric holder and 12 recipe cards.  This Etsy listing had been sitting in my store for probably a year.  I hesitated even re-listing it, but when I did, it was snatched up.  Yea!

This same person just emailed me a couple of days ago requesting another one to give as a gift.  I sent her a picture of my fabric that I have on hand for her to choose from.  I just created it today and it’s getting shipped tomorrow.  I was creating the recipe cards on my computer when I turned around to my project table to see Oscar sitting in my chair (I just had to get a picture – see below).

I just placed an order for some more supplies and hope to get cracking on being creative in the next couple of weeks (once things come in).  I need to restock my Etsy store.  Stay tuned for more updates on my creations.

I made three fabric journals this past week.  It was so fun to get out the sewing machine again.  I have a custom order for a recipe card holder (fabric) and recipe cards that I’ll be working on this weekend.

I hope to take time to make some more fabric journals to list in my Etsy store.  The three ring binder kind.  Two of the journals I made this past week have already gone to their home.  The third journal (the quilted one) is being donated for a raffle to March For Babies.

I’ll post pics of new creations as I make them.

So….I just found out that Danielle from The Conservatory Girl has a giveaway.  Kathy, from Creative Home Expressions is hosting the giveaway on her blog.   Check it out here.

Each person has up to three chances to enter.  This giveaway runs through Thursday, March 4th at 8pm, so be sure to head on over there for your chance to win something from Danielle’s Etsy Shop.