Monthly Archives: September 2009

My Scarf Dress Tutorial

I wanted to take the time to do a quick tutorial for my scarf dress that I made for the Burda/Bernina Challenge!  I don’t have photo’s right now, but hope to soon.  It really is a SUPER simple dress that … Continue reading

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My Wedding Dress…

So after much hassle, failed muslin attempts and the washing of ivory silk I had (it’s not ruined, just got more slinky after washing & didn’t work for my dress!) I finally went back to the failed top that I … Continue reading

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Saving Money Eating Out!

We don’t eat out at actual restaurants too often, but we like to once in  a while!  Anyways a few weeks ago I missed out on a awesome special, so when it came around this week I had to share!  … Continue reading

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Vote For Me! Burda Scarf Dress Challenge!

I found out about this 4 days while looking for dress ideas & figured what a perfect way to get my sewing mojo back!  I knew exactly what I wanted to do & it turned out just like I imagined! … Continue reading

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Time For School!

Zander started 3 day a week Pre-K a few weeks ago. He did the 2 day a week 3/4 class last year, as well as 2 weeks of day camp this summer, so he was just excited to get back! … Continue reading

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The Joys of Potty Training Twins!

We have slowly been working on getting the twins potty trained & we have good days and bad!  Well today I had to dash out of the house to pick Zander up from preschool so I left the girls in … Continue reading

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Only 96 Days ‘Til Christmas!

I LOVE the holidays, and each year striving to save more money & make more of my gifts.  One of the best ways to actually do this is make lists!  I make lists of everyone I want to get gifts … Continue reading

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Sugar Free (or not) Lemon Chicken Sauce

I have been meaning to share this for a while, but I wanted to try making it with Splenda instead of sugar first & it turned out AWESOME!  For a low calorie sugar free sauce with only 30 calories this … Continue reading

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1st Day of School Skirts…

Since Zander hasn’t grown much in the last year his ABCD shirt still fits him & he said he wants to wear it for the first day.  He went to the 3 yr old program last year but this year … Continue reading

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Letting kids design their own clothes…

I ran across a link to this blog on a forum & thought it was just AWESOME!  She had her daughter draw up some plans/ideas & then mama started sewing!    I think I may just have to give it a … Continue reading

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