Cleaned on my house this morning and thought I would drive to Oklahoma City to Burlington Coat Factory. I spent hours in this store. Went thru the baby department and found some cute items for my cousin's new baby. I wanted to take something to hospital tomorrow when I go see Ms. Kylie. I also found a couple of burgundy and gray towels and wash cloths. Where do my towels disappear to I wonder? They may be hiding under the kids bed's but I am NOT venturing in that dangerous territory! I found a cool pair of sketcher shoes and a cool pink and black zebra short sleeve shirt and matching socks as well. It was a very productive shopping trip.
On the way home I stopped at Chickasha Wal~Mart and bought groceries to last till Thursday. Spent $100.00 but bought me diet food as well as the normal items. I do not want to do any more grocery shopping at all. Of course I left my coupons at home on the dining room table.
My craft room is starting to look better. I am not nearly done but am making headway on it. I threw a huge black garbage bag full of miscellaneous items away. Am trying to fill the second bag up before Mr. C. gets home late Thursday night.
Mr. C. keeps telling me we need to declutter which means I must get to it and get it done. There is a page on facebook for our community that is called buy sell or trade and I know I could be selling some items and making some money..Although that just seems like a lot of hard work where as I can just take it all to goodwill and be done with it. BUT if I sold some stuff then I could add the money to my sealed pot challenge. Extra money is always nice..right?
Well I had better get off here and get busy! Everyone have a great day!!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Making baby shower gifts
So here I am getting ready for a baby shower for my cousin Blenda. I made her washcloth lollipop's, washcloth with socks cupcakes and a sleeping baby out of diapers. I also bought her receiving blanket, hooded bath towel, socks, wipes, diapers, burp cloths and miniature bath items. I also found a cute diva outfit from Calvin Klein that was awesome!
These are similar to what I made. Once again will say that I got these off the Internet. Will be glad if I ever get my computer fixed and back on line.
Am looking forward to the baby shower tomorrow. Should have lots of family and friends show up. It's been along time since we've had a baby girl in our family!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Great Mail Day!
today my Ipsy and Birchbox both came! Woo Hoo!! was so excited to get them. I am far more impressed with Ipsy than Birchbox. Am going to give Birchbox a few more months before I make a final decision about giving them the ole boot..
Here's a few items I recieved in my Birchbox
Of course just in sample sizes.. Here's my problem I tend to have..I tend to put my samples on my dresser and never try them out. My thinking is I will use them on a special occasion. Yes I know I so need to get over that old way of processing thoughts. So this month I plan on using at least 6 new samples I have received. I am sure some of you are thinking well that is nothing to do, but for me it will be a baby step toward the big step. I am sure there are several products I want to try and buy. I so am looking at the dry shampoo to try. I had received the olive oil shampoo and conditioner for a Christmas gift and it tends to leave my hair oily. So I know its not the right stuff to be using but I sure am not going to waste it. That's my thrifty side of me coming out!
On to other news..I am still saving money in my sealed pot challenge. I have found that its easier for me to save all my loose change versus trying to put dollar bills in the pot. Okay here's the truth I haven't totally sealed the pot and I keep finding reasons to take out the dollar bills. My bad!! This past weekend I took my middle son to a gun show and we ended up buying him a 22 pistol, using some of the money in the pot. Then this coming weekend I have to take my youngest son to a gun show in Oklahoma City and buy him a gun as well. If not then it's not fair according to Trevor my 14 year old baby boy. He knows how to work his momma!!
I have lots more to share with you, but I will do that later! Karen
Here's a few items I recieved in my Birchbox
Of course just in sample sizes.. Here's my problem I tend to have..I tend to put my samples on my dresser and never try them out. My thinking is I will use them on a special occasion. Yes I know I so need to get over that old way of processing thoughts. So this month I plan on using at least 6 new samples I have received. I am sure some of you are thinking well that is nothing to do, but for me it will be a baby step toward the big step. I am sure there are several products I want to try and buy. I so am looking at the dry shampoo to try. I had received the olive oil shampoo and conditioner for a Christmas gift and it tends to leave my hair oily. So I know its not the right stuff to be using but I sure am not going to waste it. That's my thrifty side of me coming out!
On to other news..I am still saving money in my sealed pot challenge. I have found that its easier for me to save all my loose change versus trying to put dollar bills in the pot. Okay here's the truth I haven't totally sealed the pot and I keep finding reasons to take out the dollar bills. My bad!! This past weekend I took my middle son to a gun show and we ended up buying him a 22 pistol, using some of the money in the pot. Then this coming weekend I have to take my youngest son to a gun show in Oklahoma City and buy him a gun as well. If not then it's not fair according to Trevor my 14 year old baby boy. He knows how to work his momma!!
I have lots more to share with you, but I will do that later! Karen
Friday, March 8, 2013
It's Finally Friday! Woo Hoo!!
Today is finally Friday. Today is the only day I worked so I am not sure why I am so excited for it to be Friday. My weekend is looking like this so far...Today I work till 5pm, after work I want to declutter the bathroom. Tomorrow I want to clean the house and rearrange some furniture. That will be a tough job but am ready to tackle it. Then Sunday I am going to work on some friendship books and label bags and get them moving along.
Found this image on the Internet...
Monday I will catch up on some of my DVD'd shows. Doesn't this sound like a wonderful weekend. It sounds like it has potential to be a great one. If only I can follow thru with all my goals.!
Everyone have a great one...see ya soon!
Found this image on the Internet...
Monday I will catch up on some of my DVD'd shows. Doesn't this sound like a wonderful weekend. It sounds like it has potential to be a great one. If only I can follow thru with all my goals.!
Everyone have a great one...see ya soon!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Mr. C birthday
Mr. C's birthday is February 29th.. He will be 49 years young. I can't believe how fast time has gone by for us. For his special day I cooked ribs, potato salad, baked beans and banana pudding. He wouldn't get home till 9:30 pm or so. Am so glad he will finally be home after his long week at work. I also bought him a big bottle of crown royal, a blue ray player and 2 dvd's. I think he was surprised and happy with his birthday. Then Saturday we decided to take a road trip and ended up staying all night at Ardmore, Oklahoma. Was nice to get away from the kiddo's.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Creative weekend
It has been a good couple of days. Trevor and I made Oreo bon bons a few nights ago. He had asked me if I knew how to make them and I told him to get the recipe and we would give it a whirl. So he looked up the recipe and did each of the steps himself, although he made me stay in kitchen with him. He did have me roll them in the chocolate and clean up the mess. He didn't want the melted chocolate all over him. That is a 14 year old boy for you! They turned out really good and I do believe he has ate most of them. I asked him where he had heard about them and he finally told me school. For Valentines they were selling 12 of them for $5.00 and he forgot to order them.
Last night he and I played dominoes. Here's the kicker on that one. I have no ideal on how to play dominoes..so he was talking me thru it and then he said he won the game. How would I even know the difference? I wouldn't that is for sure! We had fun and that is all that matters. Him spending time with me is a blessing!
Have ya'll seen the cute onesie cupcakes everyone is making? They are super cute and easy to make. I made a set for Tara's baby shower this Saturday. These are not the ones I made just so you know! One of these days I am going to get my computer fixed and be able to upload my pictures I have taken.
To make these I took a baby onesie and made it long and skinny and then rolled up a single baby sock and put it at the end of the onesie and then started rolling them up real tight. Easy Peasy!
I totally got my car stuck in the yard yesterday morning before the snow blizzard even hit. It was raining hard and I parked in front yard knowing better. Uugh. Sure was glad Luther left me the keys to his big ole truck or I would have been on foot till he gets home Thursday night. Anyways a good customer of ours came in the store this morning and I was talking about getting stuck and he and his wife are going to come over and get me unstuck. Lesson learned from now on I will just park under carport or in driveway instead of driving up to the front door or back door as I normally do every single day.
Make up brush holder with rocks
I made a couple similar to this one. One I put in a small container with a jeweled dragonfly on it for me. Then made Alisha one in a small clear container I picked up from Michael's. They were fast and easy to make!
It has been a fun and productive couple of days! I am so blessed with my wonderful life I have! Everyone have a great day and thanks for stopping by and seeing me!
Last night he and I played dominoes. Here's the kicker on that one. I have no ideal on how to play dominoes..so he was talking me thru it and then he said he won the game. How would I even know the difference? I wouldn't that is for sure! We had fun and that is all that matters. Him spending time with me is a blessing!
Have ya'll seen the cute onesie cupcakes everyone is making? They are super cute and easy to make. I made a set for Tara's baby shower this Saturday. These are not the ones I made just so you know! One of these days I am going to get my computer fixed and be able to upload my pictures I have taken.
To make these I took a baby onesie and made it long and skinny and then rolled up a single baby sock and put it at the end of the onesie and then started rolling them up real tight. Easy Peasy!
I totally got my car stuck in the yard yesterday morning before the snow blizzard even hit. It was raining hard and I parked in front yard knowing better. Uugh. Sure was glad Luther left me the keys to his big ole truck or I would have been on foot till he gets home Thursday night. Anyways a good customer of ours came in the store this morning and I was talking about getting stuck and he and his wife are going to come over and get me unstuck. Lesson learned from now on I will just park under carport or in driveway instead of driving up to the front door or back door as I normally do every single day.
Make up brush holder with rocks
I made a couple similar to this one. One I put in a small container with a jeweled dragonfly on it for me. Then made Alisha one in a small clear container I picked up from Michael's. They were fast and easy to make!
It has been a fun and productive couple of days! I am so blessed with my wonderful life I have! Everyone have a great day and thanks for stopping by and seeing me!
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