50% off Holiday Items!!

Well I think with January coming to a close, it is safe to say that the Holidays are officially over :)  That said, I have put all the holiday items in my shop on sale for 50% off!!  This includes all digital cards and some papers.  I also gave the shop a little face lift with a new banner and such so check it out!

Last but most definitely not least, I am prepping to add LOTS of new stuff to the shop centered around Becky Higgin's Project Life. I will also be participating in this project but more on that later. Stay tuned :)

365 Etsy Shop

fourth of july fun.

fun on the fourth.

we had a bit of a 4th of July celebration at my parents in the backyard with my grandparents, aunts, and cousins. good times :)

the grillmaster.

cheese.

silliness.

the family.

shoes. my dad and I won.

the food. ribs, chicken, corn, potato salad, macaroni salad, shrimp orzo salad, cucumber salad, beans, fruit, pickles, and pie :)

my dad busted out the smoker for the meats.

the garden I helped my dad plant.

fireworks to end the evening, courtesy of my Aunt Janet.

happy easter.

*photo found at weheartit*

Happy Easter everyone!! Even at 26 my parents still hide plastic eggs and Easter baskets for my sister and I :) This year I found my basket full of candies and cute paper products hanging on a hanger under a shirt in my Dad's closet....they get more and more creative every year!

today I...

-got up at 5am as I have started a new schedule with the family I nanny for (don't worry I don't get up at this time every morning, just some, otherwise I would be upset!)
-drank a HUGE mug of coffee that hasn't really kicked in
-have a stuffy nose, possibly due to allergies
-am taking the young kids to the library
-am having chili (that I made last night that was SUPER good) and a corn muffin for lunch
-plan on getting some sketches done
-brought my crochet hook and yarn to work with me
-have plans to go out and celebrate St.Patty's day a little later
-want to not feel as tired all day as I did yesterday

What are you up to today? Doing anything for St. Patrick's?
Have a great Wednesday!!

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Dedication: Furry Friends

It is sometimes weird to think that we live amongst big furry animals with claws and sharp teeth, and that at the same time they are the sweetest most cuddliest creatures I know. Lou dog--even though you lick your butt, eat dirty tissues, and bark in the middle of the night, your warm snuggles and happy disposition are unparalled. Trixie--even though your evil, you scratch the furniture, chew on any hanging string no matter the ruin, and puke on the carpet...I know deep down you just want love and that we have a special bond. I love you both!! Woof!! Meow!!

Dedication: Best Buds

Part of growing up, unfortunately is parting with friends. My two best friends from high school, through college and beyond, and I are spread across the country. Heidi in LA, Lindsey in Chicago and Me here in Ypsilanti. Another part of growing up is just that, growing with your friends and forming bonds that no matter the distance are unbreakable. These girls are a part of me and when reunited it's like finding a small lost piece of myself, that fits just like it always has. I don't call and email as much as I should (part of my New Year's goals is to do this more) and I wish I made enough money and time to visit whenever I wanted, but the reality is that I see them maybe once or twice a year. I love you girls more than you know and it feels good to know that no matter what you will always be a part of my life :)

Dedication: New Jerseyites

Although I cannot say I am too fond of the state of New Jersey, I can say that I LOVE the family and friends I have their thanks to my Sweetie!! You are all truly wonderful and mean so much not only to me but to Dave. Suzie, Dan, Rachel, Barb, Tom, (Amy, Ian, Jessica, Gabe although they don't live in NJ) Sharyn, AJ, Sierra, Camryn, Paul, Danielle, Noel, Geno, Christie, Judy, Paul, Paulie, KC, James, and the rest of Dave's extended family I love and miss you all and wish it was possible for all of us to see each other more :)

All images this week (other than my personal photos) are from weheartit.

Dedication: Myself

What's life without a little self love right? So my first Valentine's Dedication is to myself. I love you and the person you are becoming. I am proud of us and the things we've accomplished. I know you are a good person, although it is not always easy. Thanks for taking sometime to put me first once in a while, it is important to do every now and again. It's been a great 26 years...can't wait to see what lies ahead for us!

happy groundhogs day.

new years goals.

I like to do goals more than resolutions for the New Year and this year is not exception. My original plan was to do a comparison of this years goals with last years and see what I had actually accomplished. However, I realized that I never made a hard copy of sorts of these goals and only posted them on my blog. Well I got rid of that blog earlier this year along with all of the post I did...sooo I can't really remember all my goals, but here are a few I do remember.

Dread my hair: Not accomplished (decided not the best way to get a job at the time.)
Visit Heidi in LA: Not accomplished (saw her over 4th of July, but couldn't get the $ to go to LA.)
Participate in art shows/fairs : ACCOMPLISHED! (I did about 6-7 shows this year!)
Exercise More: Half Accomplished (started strong, finished weak)

Scrapbook More!!1 I used to do this all the time and I MISS IT!
Continue my goal of becoming a locavore. Check out my other blog: Mozzarella in the Making.

Read More (if that's possible) and finish my authors A-Z mini book.

Get fit using Wii fit. It is super fun!

Register for Child Development classes at WCC.

Pick up my phone. I never do this.


Improve my blogging habits which means creating a routine and different segments and categories.