Garage Sale Haul!

I'm new to the whole garage sale-ing thing.  I used to avoid those crazy bargain shoppers...blocking in our driveway...holding their cash...talking people down a buck on used junk.  But, I judge no more!  After the large kids clothes event held in Valparaiso (it was AWESOME!) and a few others held the same day in a similar area, I'm a believer!  Perfectly good boys clothing that's cute and looks brand new.  Adorable little shoes for $2, when I know they retail at over $15.  Here's an exhibit of how crazy I went:

Wide gambit of shirts, sweater, and jackets

Pants, shorts, and socks galore!

Overall, the total was about $80.  But...I did get:

3 Jammies

21 pairs of pants

8 pairs of shorts

3 pairs of shoes

20 pairs of socks

10 onesies

1 coat

1 bathing suit

2 jackets

30 shirts

1 Cubs jersey

That's over 100 items.  Even more if you count the socks and shoes separately.  So if you average everything out, then I paid less that $1 for a ZeroExposure coat, which I know has to be way more than that at Kohls.  Nothing against Kohls--I love them.  But this was waaaaaaaay cheeper!

And now for the bad news: I think I might be addicted to garage sales.  I spent last night searching them on Craigslist.  Then I spent time strategizing about who would go with me.  (I might be addicted, but I'm still scared of crazy garage-salers).  Anyone want to garage sale?  ; )

I've been featured!

I am honored to say that I have been featured on a blog of a dear ONU friend of mine, Valerie.  Here we are together...it's an oldie:

me, Valerie, and Emily

Now this was before we all got married and started having babies and stuff...you know, the good old days our college days before we were "grown ups".  Or as the Gilmore Girls say, "A-dults".  Any-who.  She has issued a challenge that struck home for me.  One Sassy Housewife's Pintrest Challenge.  Who doesn't spend HOURS and HOURS clipping things on Pintrest?  Valerie is challenging us to actually (gasp) DO the projects and TRY the recipes we've clipped!  So I had to show her one that I did.  Here is a little teaser about it:

 

To see my project featured click here!  I hope you do!

Blog, is that you?

Baby Mobile

 Here is how to make a baby mobile.  You will need:

An embroidery hoop
Ribbons of various colors and sizes
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks

Start by choosing the length you want your ribbons to be.  A variety of lengths is ok, but they should be similar.  I started with one spool at a time.  I cut one length and then used it as a template.  If you cut all the ribbons on an angle, you may not need to finish the ends with glue or something to keep them from fraying.  That just a handy tip for you it's not because I'm lazy.  Then begin hot gluing the ribbons onto the hoop.  I overlapped the layers a little so it would look a little fuller.  This one is a combination of blue, green, ivory, and a giraffe print.  Last, finish the outside of the hoop by gluing some ribbon around the edge or if you're lazy like me, just use self adhesive ribbon.  DONE! : )
To hang it.  You will need the following:
A small hook
Fishing line
Scissors
A tall brother to do all the work

Insert the hook into the ceiling, and attach it using the fishing line.  Trim the ends with the scissors.  It's much easier for you if you con your tall brother into doing it for you.

And VOILA!  It's done!  Now you have an inexpensive mobile that spins around if near an air vent, window, or fan.  It also looks like it's just floating in the air on it's own.  Totally cool.  We hung ours over the changing table as a nice distraction and some decoration there.  My little guy looks at it and laughs while I have to deal with the all the lovely things that go on at the changing table. 

Hope you make this one and enjoy!

My Dream Office

http://www.staciedwardsblog.ca/2011/03/my-office.html

This office has a few of my favorite things...gray, magazines, organization, and THE EIFFEL TOWER!!  Gorgeous!  Click on the link to check out this full post on the most beautiful office ever!

For Realzies?

 

Just something that brightened my day a bit....

Love this.

I DESPERATELY want to make this!  Love it!  I want to make one for every season, maybe even a longer one to use on a dresser or kitchen buffet.  Stay tuned for me to make one million.

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