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Monday, September 22, 2014

fun DIY jersey dresses & a prayer request

i've finally come around to making these cute, simple jersey dresses for the girls. they're so easy to make! i love that the edges can be left raw, so much more easier for me. when time permits, i'd love to make tons more for the girls.

tomorrow we have a family meeting with my grandma's doctor. we're all so anxious and relieved that we get to have more answers to our heart ache. i pray God is glorified and seen in tomorrow's outcome.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

DIY Tribal Leggings

I was really diggin' the tribal leggings for kids and wanted some for Story but never really was fond of the price. I came across some clothes I wasn't making use of, and it dawned on me-- the fabric was exactly what I would like for Story's leggings! So, plugged in the handy-dandy sewing machine and made some for her. Not a penny was used. Jackpot!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

DIY Scalloped Shorts and 14 Weeks

I'm past the 1st trimester and I'm big. People look at me funny when I tell them how many weeks I am. I also have to tell them "I get big." No lie. I'm pretty much anticipating being as big as I was with Story

: / Oh well, I can't do anything about how my body carries my kids.

As am trying to figure out what clothes to wear--I'm at a weird stage of weight, I'm not big enough for a lot of my maternity clothes, but I can't fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes either. I made these scalloped shorts 6 months ago but they fit funny :( I recently tried them on, thinking maybe they'll fit better since I've gained weight and they did fit better! It was nice seeing my DIY scalloped shorts not go to waste :)

Btw, I love my thrifted funky shirt! And it still fits even though I'm preggo!

Got the DIY idea here, but decided to first make shorts, since I had fabric.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Surprise!

A few months ago, the girls and I went birthday shopping for Key at H&M. Every time we go there, Key wants everything in the little girl section, naturally. This day was no exception. "Mommy, can you buy me this?" happened at least 50 times. As I try to be a smart shopper, I have to weigh things out--is it necessary, useful, on sale, can we wait, etc.

The previous time there, she begged for hair accessories, which I bought her, thinking this would be a good buy since she'll actually wear them--wrong. She only wears them when she and Story play princess at home. I try getting her to wear them out, but they usually come off in the car.

OK, so next time I'll be a smart buyer, at least in theory :) So this time, she asked for a cute, Hello Kitty wallet. She's never had a wallet, but Rock does (she reminded me of this). I thought about it, but then concluded "I'll just make one!" Call me a cheap skate, but I told her no, and that I would make her one. With trying to keep my word, this is my novice, Hello Kitty wallet project. Lots of mistakes but she doesn't care.