And what happened with Google Friend Connect? Well, it’s still there. Does it still work? Don’t know. Can new people join? Also don’t know. This sort of feels like that whole Y2K thing.
[Continue reading...]Basement Bathroom Makeover, courtesy of Lowe’s
February 27, 2012 By 32 Comments
The Lowe’s project/challenge this month was a bathroom. I was stumped. My house is newer, only 8 years old, so all of our bathrooms are in pretty good shape. Our basement bathroom has been finished even less than that…maybe 5.5 years. So, I picked a bathroom based on the process of elimination. Kid bathroom? Dr […]
[Continue reading...]DIY Chevron Tote + February Silhouette Promo
February 24, 2012 By 12 Comments
If you’re just here for the details on this month’s Silhouette promo, I’ll give ‘em to you up top. The brand new and fabulous 12”X24” cutting mat (only works with the CAMEO, not the SD) and both clean cut and sewable fabric interfacing = $24.99. GO HERE to pick it up and use code “CRAP” […]
[Continue reading...]I shouldn’t admit this
February 14, 2012 By 31 Comments
but last night I ran in the house to use the bathroom and my long flowy shirt got stuck in my zipper. And I was stuck. And I REALLY had to pee. What was I to do? Rip a hole in my shirt, apparently. At least I didn’t pee my pants.
[Continue reading...]Randoms
February 13, 2012 By 15 Comments
Tutorials Page I got an email last week alerting me to the fact that it is GONE-zo. It was a linky and I apparently did not renew my subscription (didn’t get an email alerting me that it was about to run out, so…). It’s gone for reals. I’m exploring other options (leave a comment if […]
[Continue reading...]eShakti: A review of something I actually paid for
February 8, 2012 By 50 Comments
The 6th graders at my kids’ school have a Valentine’s Day dance. They’re expected to dress up, and somewhere in the communicating of this information, someone said that the girls needed to wear dresses. Because sometimes 11 year olds aren’t rational, it is easier to just go with this as opposed to trying to explain […]
[Continue reading...]Riley Blake Designs
February 6, 2012 By 15 Comments
Are you all familiar with Riley Blake Designs? We’ve given away some of their fabric before, and based on the number of entries, I think you loved them. Short version: Riley Blake is a delightful new fabric company. And, they’ve asked me to be a part of their Project Design Team. (Go here to check […]
[Continue reading...]One Word
February 5, 2012 By 10 Comments
I shared this post originally as part of the ONE WORD series over on Less Cake {more frosting}. I’m re-posting here, in case you missed it. I’ve had this word selected for quite a while, even before I posted a few weeks back about quitting the business of blogging. In fact, this word may have […]
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NKOTB Valentine
February 2, 2012 By 49 Comments
This is part of a week-ish long series in which I’ll be sharing simple kid Valentines that can be printed as 4 X 6 photos (13 cents-ish at your local warehouse club) and then spiced up with the addition of inexpensive party supply store trinkets (25 cents or less). If you’re a new reader, check […]
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