Dr. Seuss FEVER

So IF I haven't mentioned we are moving on SATURDAY and I have been packing my entire home with no ones cough cough help. That is ok though because my husband works so darn hard he literally hasn't had the time off work to help any...


Here is a sneak peak of my new NO GROWN UPS ALOUD HOME I'll post photos when I am done. Just a lil insight to my theory on decorating...I live for my children now I want them to enjoy playtime , snack time anytime at our home and it be cheerful and a kid zone. I want my home to give them inspiration and allow them to daydream...I am breaking all the rules people have made on decorating by making it adult or contempory yada yada yada...I've chose bright colors..chalkboard spaces..polka dots and dr. seuss THIS is going to be fun.
Im so excited!
This is the shower curtain ,rug and towels I ordered from Pottery Barn. The sink style we are adding to our kids bathroom in anoter color. I plan on putting some sort of custom made canvas on the wall..probably with a quote from DR. SEUSS himself like  Today You are You, that is truer than true. no one alive is Youer than You.
Ps. I'm painting the walls yellow. :)

Another giveaway & awesome Halloween decor

Tatortots *&* Jello is having an awesome giveaway once again just my style.. Fairly cheap totally cute and the kids would love to create or just use this daily!! I am soooo excited I hope we win! I already showed my Ava explaining how we would use it and hello ! We're looking forward to that candy too!! haha!

Go check out her blog she has wonderful *and * creative ideas!!

Easy -cheap! kids Halloween decor!

Well I have never REALLY decorated our homes yet since we have rented and unless its Christmas it just wasn't a priority...but now I am so into it and want to go ALL out for every theme...
So all of you Halloween crazed crafters are tempting me slowly to go crazy! lol
Here is one of many I am crazy about because I love for my kids to help do crafts and its SUPER CHEAP! I found this over at eighteen25 and she is so right kids go through milk like it's their job this should be a sinch before Halloween rolls around!!

what you'll need:


clean gallon milk jugs

black permanent marker

craft knife

string of clear low-wattage Christmas lights

step one: draw some spooky faces on your milk jugs.

step two: let your kids color in the faces while you bake a batch of cookies.


step three: using the craft knife (mom), cut a hole in the lower backside of the jug. about the size of a half dollar (or maybe a little bigger since i couldn't picture a half dollar).

step four: line all of your ghosts up and stuff several lights in each one.

step five: place your group of glowing spirit jugs along your walkway or front porch to welcome those cute little holiday guests.

<3 Them!

Smokey Mountains VACATION

This passed week my family went on an amazing vacation. I will be the first to admit I whined and complained like a spoiled brat to my husband that it just didn't sound fun...and I wanted a beach..and the list went on and on. His family have started a tradition of going there when he was a child so I couldn't wrap my head around why in the world have these people not had enough of seeing wilderness and mountains!! Well let me tell you I ate my words! It is the most beautiful & peaceful yet fun & exciting place for a family to go~ I recommend it now to everyone with children or even without! We rented a huge one story cabin and to name a few activities..took the kids to the Ripley's Aquarium, rode ATVs throughout the mountains, had an "old time photo" taken, rode horses through the mountains,went to a 5 & under amusement park perfect for my babies, and lots n lots of shopping! O and the best part my hubby took me on a date in a private helicopter ride through the mountains wow I was just cheesin the whole time here's some photo's enjoy!! AND GO VISIT GATLINBURG/PIGEON FORGE TN!!! <3

All things Thrifty Giveaway!!! :0)

I am so in love with everyones giveaways big or small but wow this I can not believe!! An 80.00 gift certificate to shop with !!! CSN stores are a great way to find all sorts of fun products for your home!!
Go check out Brookes blog to see her creative decor! I am so inspired by it I hope you will be too!
GOODLUCK!

**Dress GIVEAWAY HELLLoooo!!**

Jimmy Choos and Tennis Shoes is doing an amazing giveaway to shop for you and pick the perfect dress from one of the following stores!! Francesca's, Forever, LuLus, Love21, TwelvebyTwelve...
X crossing my fingers X That I'll win I need something to wear for our 3 year wedding anniversary trip!!

<3 Allie
Go join her blog and get your chance to win this great gift!!

crafty-less

HA ! I can't help but to laugh when I look at my computer picture files of crafts I'd like to attempt or make my own version for my kids rooms, or clothes, or even house decor! WOW there really is over 1000 saved no joke! I have a bag full of baby clothes for each child I plan to cut into squares and quilt together..a cabinet full of bow making items, and empty canvases I bought when I had planned to paint something spectacular! Ah yes and a huge display of fabrics I loved but need to learn how to sew before I can make clothes etc! lol
At least I am not completely hopless I do take 1 day a month to do a scrapbooking marathon with friends from 9am-9pm but I usually keep at it till 1!~ haha...

How do you crafty mothers and well woman make time for doing them??!! Don't your children get into the mess??!! Will Someone let  me know! lol

 I am never good at setting goals and keeping them so lets just say..this weekend I am going to TRY to finish a project..just one...for now..Ill post as soon as its finished, or not lol!

give me a {few} Weeks!

OK so I haven't stuck to my new years resolution to make time for myself to blog! I know! I know! But I have really really good excuses, a broken arm, 2 sick babies on going chaos for 2-3 weeks straight! Then came along vacations and a new puppy! Anyway I will get back to it and for now its under CONSTRUCTION I am a new me and need a blog face lift..fresh start!

TAKE CARE!

Vegetarian?? Know about it??

So I have a silly confession. I am so grossed out by meat. Yet I am not a vegetarian. I gag almost every time I eat something besides turkey on a sandwich. Definitely would never eat off a bone, and sometimes even someone talking about or saying oh we're having or eating ground beef tonight disgust me. The names the fact that it comes from animals..I just don't understand it. So I am contemplating going vegetarian..I think it'll be hard..and I am disgusted by eggs so where can I get my basic protein in?? Any thoughts or comments???!!??

PS. My husband is obsessed with meat...can you have a vegetarian and a hunter in the same home??

One day late :)

He is not here, for he has risen..Just as he said.

Today reflect on the resurrection. Praise our King Jesus Christ- MY Lord and Savior!

PS. pics to come of our wonderful easter day of beautiful smiles and weather!!

Jogging Strollers : DO or DONT?

I was skeptic of buying a jogging stroller, yea they're fancy and all the hip mama's may have them but how great are they? I went to BabysRus and spent at least and hour pushing around the empty strollers and folding them up and down! I'm a petite mama I need practical I need light weight! But I started considering how easy could I fit through isles at my beloved target or even the mall ? But I'll cut the the point it is amazing I am so glad I bought this stroller. The only bad review from other parents were that jogger style strollers tend to have wheel maintenance if they pop or lose air. No prob my baby's got a air pump in the garage!! ha ha And its so light! It is huge when folded but I've got the spare room in the trunk of my mini van! So mt vote is to all you Mommy's considering an upgrade go for it! And did I mention the small mommy IPOD plug in and speakers on the handle? And it was the easiest to fold and pop up- hands down!Or the reclining seats?? O I am just so excited I can't wait to get this baby outside come on OHIO bring on the sunshine!! :)

Blondes do have more fun!

I gave it my all ladies..I have been highlighting, coloring my hair since well 4th grade!! I was born blonde and by 3rd grade it started growing only from the roots out a very dark brown very dirty dish water color I might add so my mother took care of that! ha! Bleach was my new best friend! And now I have tried out the brunette thing in between the highschool years and always turned back to blonde. Now an adult I have left it alone (for the most part) as a brunette for 2 1/2 years and decided I feel boring, blah I always feel BETTER when blonde and I can't explain it other than leaving it at that..some people have push up bras I have blonde hair!~ SO there's no turning back..I hope tomorrow is the big appointment! Pictures will post soon of me and my blonde hair and my babies too :-) Have a wonderful week everyone!

Bows Giveaway go check it out!!

Love Bows ?? Love Giveaways! Go check out one of my favorite blogs its real it's life and they really seem like wonderful people if anything go read they're story it may encourage in a personal way!!

www.lesli-onedayatatime.blogspot.com

2010

It's a new year. And a NEW me.

I can't even explain the blessings the Lord has braught to me these past couple months I have taken off of "blogging"...I am much happier for it. And ready for this to be a wonderful year! In the news of whats goin on with us I have been planning a trip to the great state of North Carolina to visit my very best friend some of you may read her blog the Dwiggins 3! And Ava is turning 2! In Febuary! So Mommy has been very busy planning ...Buisness is booming and nothin is really slowing down right now..Hopefull I can post more when I have a slow day to relax again I will be back!

Godbless!