I was surrounded by a sea of lycra stretched taut over chubby asses. Hoodies of every colour - pink, black, grey, yellow - pulled down over grotesque muffin tops. Flips flops or crocs or discou...
Check this out!And you gotta give my little guy props for being able to read with a crazy little sister beside him. What exactly is she doing?Now the big challenge will be to keep this interest...
Well here it is...The lucky winner of One Yard Wonders along with as many one metre cuts of fabric I can shove into a box is...Marilize from South Africa!Whoa! My package is going far!Thank you to ev...
Here is a photo of me graduating from the University of Manitoba. Way back in 2003.I graduated with a major in Canadian Literature and a Minor in Canadian History. I also had all of my pr...
Well, this seems to be the week for giveaways! Not only do I still have my Sew Mama Sew giveaway running, but now Im participating in the Winnipeg Etsy Street Team (WEST) Summer Promotion! Yay!...
I just went through a very anxious week last week. And my weight is suffering.I gained 4 lbs last week!*cry*Anxiety is my biggest weight loss foe. Once I get stressed out about something,...
The challenge this week:"This week we’d like you to pick up needle and thread and create some stitches of your own." (courtesy of Just Crafty Enough)Oooh some hand sewing. I can do this...
****** The Winnipeg Etsy Street Team is having their summer promotion at the same time that Im having this Sew Mama Sew Giveaway. So if youd like to enter to win an entire Etsy treasury full of...
It was Mothers Day last weekend. And all the commercials appeared on the radio and TV exulting the "go to" Mothers Day gift that every mama was sure to love.A day at the spa."Get yo...
I can survive for weeks just on the words: "I love you mommy."Happy Mothers Day to all the mommies out there!_________Sharing this short and sweet confession over at All Work and No Play Make...
So.....I had my first echocardiogram since my new valve was put in. I was a raw ball of nerves going to that appointment. I didnt know what to expect. I have been feeling really good late...
For this latest Iron Craft challenge, we were tasked with:Let’s do a box challenge. Make something out of a box, pizza box, moving box, cigar box, match box… any box. And make it into anything. Or ma...
Ooooh Im so excited to show you this project.I made my own Macrame sandals!Eeeeee!!!!Check them out. Wha?!!! You can make macrame sandals?!!!You totally can!Heres how:Time Needed:About an hourSkill N...
Let me preface this confession with a little cartoon that arrived in my inbox from my husband the other day:I confess - I am totally guilty of trying to tire my kids out in the hopes that they will n...
Yup, you read that right.I have officially lost 20 lbs!Details Starting Weight: 174 lbs 09/12/11 Current Weight: 154 lbs 05/02/12 Target Weight: 150 lbs Weight Change: 20 lbs Remaining to Lose: 4 lbs...
This weekend we decided to head to another wonderful Winnipeg museum. There are so many and were trying to get to each of them eventually.The Aviation Museum is out at the airport of course! I ...
So let me tell you all a little about Kim.Shes the high priestess of the mommyhood confessional.Everyone bow to her and her awesomeness.Right now!Kim writes a truly funny, touching, heartbreaking at ...
1:39 pmMe: Well you kids obviously wont nap. Go play then while I get some work done.I should have known that I was doomed in the quest for naps when the show I was watching to bore the kids en...
For this challenge we were tasked with:We would like you to turn something you would normally give or throw away into something else. (courtesy of Just Craft Enough)Now you all know that I sew.... A ...
I lead a very sheltered life.Well at least when it comes to smoking... And I dont mean that kind of smoking (even though it was 4/20 yesterday and you probably thought I was going there).After all, I...
I know this is more of a fall recipe, but I make it year round and its always a hit with the family. Yum! Can you see all those apples in there? So nummy nummy.Ingredients:- 2 cups apples - pealed, c...
Oh my gosh! I realize that macrame Monday hasnt made an appearance for a long while.That doesnt mean that I havent been working on macrame though.Ive been working hard on a project. Only Ive had...
I was born in a body thats a lemon.My heart didnt work properly.Then my hands and feet and some of my internal organs didnt grow to proper size because of my terrible circulation.Thankfully my brain ...
This weeks Iron Craft Challenge was a great one for spring!Spring is in the air here in the midwest (sure we could still get snow until May, but humor us). It seems like everywhere I go people are pi...
Well folks, the poor mini duffel is losing its oomph. And by that I mean, my poor little purse is fantabulous, but has survived an entire winter and is looking a little worse for wear.Time for ...
Im starting to fit into my skinny clothes again!:D :D :DFor example:I made this pretty plaid dress in April of 2009. I was 4 months pregnant with Lane and I was still thinner than I have been.&...
I finished the World of Warcraft quilt - in record time! If you want to see the story, the photos and the details, please visit the Tawny Bee Website.____________Nope, that wasnt the confession...
Challenge #6 was the most fun Ive ever had doing an Easter sort of craft."Create something using Peeps, that looks like a Peep or is somehow Peep themed." (courtesy of Just Crafty Enough)Afte...
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