Transform Tuesday -- Baskets make all the difference!

This week's transformation is simple.  I'll let the pictures do all of the talking.

Before:  Random stuff that I didn't want my kids to get to.

After:  Get a really cute basket from Michaels for 40% off ($9.98 after discount) and put all of your stuff in it...much better!

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Messy Monday -- A is for Apple

A is for apple...and aren't these apples the cutest?  They are super simple too.

Materials

• Red yarn
• Green yarn
• Yellow yarn
• Brown yarn
• Scissors
• Cardboard
• Pipe Cleaners (optional)

1. Wrap your red yarn around your cardboard 100 to 150 times.

2. Fold your cardboard so that it pushes the yarn up and you can get your fingers underneath it.
3. Slide a piece of brown yarn (about 7-8 inches long) under the yarn.

4. Tie the brown yarn as tight as you can around the other yarn.  (this is where pipe cleaners could be used instead)
5. Slide your finger under the knot you just tied and hold onto the yarn while you remove the cardboard.

6. Tie another knot across from the first one you tied and your yarn will turn into a cute little circle.
7. For the underside of the apple, tie the brown knot 3-4 more times and then cut it close to the knot.

8. For the top side of the apple, tie the brown yarn 10-15 times one right on top of the other.  This will make the stem.

9. If you want leaves on your apple, there are 2 ways to do it.  Slide 2 pieces of green yard under the knot you tied with your brown yarn.  Then them into a little bow making sure that the ends are short.

10. Or you can add 2 pieces of green yard to the red yarn before you tied it with the brown yarn.  Then tie a little bow making sure the ends are short.


11. If you want green apples or yellow apples, do the same thing with different colors of yarn.

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Thoughtful Thursday -- What lies in you?

After my first 3 babies were born it took me between 6 and 9 months to really feel good again.  You know, semi-rested and energized and organized...able to handle it all.  My pregnancy with my last child was really tough and my delivery was terrible and he had acid reflux REALLY bad (for a whole year).  I wasn't very surprised when 9 months passed and I didn't feel good yet.  But after a year and then a year and a half passed and I still didn't feel good I started to worry.  I went to the Dr. with all of my complaints and she started running tests.  I will spare you the details, but just know that I was tested for every possible disease/illness known to man and all of them came back negative.  I have been to multiple Dr.s too and all of them have come up with nothing.  Well friends, after almost 2 years of searching, the Dr.s have finally decided what is "wrong" with me.

Fibromyalgia.

I hate that word.  I hoped that once they figured out what was wrong we would be able to do something about it.  This diagnosis wasn't what I wanted to hear.  Part of the reason is because I have always sort of thought that Fibromyalgia was a fake disease.  One for hypochondriacs or one that Dr.s made up because they were tired of not knowing what the heck was going on.  Not only do I feel ill most of the time, I have eaten about 10 slices of humble pie over the last few weeks.  I know that what I'm feeling isn't some fake illness that I've made up to get attention.  And I know that all of my Dr.s have worked extremely hard to figure out what is wrong with me.  We're trying a few different things as far as treatment goes, but the whole process is sort of hit or miss.  I guess I just haven't wrapped my head around it yet.

As I was searching for an inspirational quote for today's post this one struck me with so much force it almost knocked me out of my chair.  I am strong enough to deal with this and make my life good again.  I am strong enough because what lies in me is from God and He gives us the very best.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Transform Tuesday -- Mini Skirt Makeover

My 4 year old is a little princess.  She always wants to wear dresses or skirts.  I don't think she has worn pants since last winter when I made her wear them to play outside.  Seriously.  I'm not even joking.  She is also VERY tall...as in 90% for a 5 year old.  Which means all of her skirts are so short I feel like I'm sending her out with her bootie showing.

Well, I decided to finally do something about it.  It only took a few minutes and turned out super cute.  Don't be surprised if you see little girls the world over with Mini Skirt Makeovers!

Before:

After:

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Messy Monday -- Crayon Rubbings

This is a super simple idea that my kids love.

Crayon Rubbings

• crayons (or chalk)
• paper
• items to rub (they need to be somewhat flat)

1. collect different items to rub
2. place your paper on top of the item
3. using the side of your crayon or chalk, rub it over the item

Here are some leaves that we did this past fall.  You can also do money, wood grain, concrete, vinyl letters or shapes, etc.  Just use your imagination and see what you can come up with.

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Feature Friday --Table Runner Tutorial

I know, I switched it up on you today.  Instead of posting a recipe, i'm guest posting over at

I'm showing you how to make one of these, so go check it out!! (My post will be up at noon on her blog.)

Thoughtful Thursday -- Siblings

I just got home from visiting my brother and it was such a great trip.  He is making steady progress and I'm so grateful to God and the Dr.s and my amazing sister-in-law and nephew for that.  I'm also amazed at what a strong person my brother is.  I don't know if I could handle what he (and his wife and son) has gone through and is going through.  Sometimes we have no choice but to do the hard things and they are doing it...every day.  I'm impressed and inspired and humbled to have the blessing and priviledge of calling them family.

To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. ~ Clara Ortega

Whatever Wednesday -- Table Runner

 Remember this fabric? 

And how I used it to cover these lamps?

Look what else I made with it!  Oh, you want one for yourself?  Well, okay.  The tutorial is coming soon!

I'm linking to these sites.  Go check them out!

• Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design

• We Did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado

• Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

• Strut your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple

• Favorite Things Friday @ A Few of my Favorite Things

• Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

• Home and Family Friday @ Home is Where my Story Begins

Transform Tuesday -- New Chandelier

I got this chandelier off of freecycle and knew I could do something with it. 

Before:

Add some primer and a little spray paint...

After:  Not too shabby even if I do say so myself (and I do thank you very much!)

What have you transformed?  Link it up!!

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2.  Grab a button and post it on your blog somewhere.

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• Market yourself Monday @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff

• Making the World Cuter Monday @ Making the World Cuter

• Anti-Procrastination Tuesday@ New Nostalgia

• Take a look Tuesday @ Sugar Bee Craft Edition

• Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design

• We Did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado

• Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

• Strut your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple

• Favorite Things Friday @ A Few of my Favorite Things

• Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

• Home and Family Friday @ Home is Where my Story Begins

Messy Monday -- Muffin Tin Meal

This is one of my kid's favorite meals.  It is super easy and so delicious!!

Muffin Tin Meal

• 12 slices of turkey bacon
• 12 eggs

1. Spray the muffin tin with non-stick spray.
2. Line the tins with 1 piece of turkey bacon
3. Crack an egg into each tin.
4. Bake at 375 for 15 - 20 minutes or until centers are set.

We eat these with muffins or pancakes and they are so good.  If you just want to make a couple then you can fill the rest of the muffin tin with muffin batter or with water and they will still cook just fine.

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• Market yourself Monday @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff

• Making the World Cuter Monday @ Making the World Cuter

• Anti-Procrastination Tuesday@ New Nostalgia

• Take a look Tuesday @ Sugar Bee Craft Edition

• Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
• We Did it Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
• Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
• Strut your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple
• Favorite Things Friday @ A Few of my Favorite Things
• Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
• Home and Family Friday @ Home is Where my Story Begins

Foodie Friday -- Healthy-ish Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are so delicious!  They are also sort of healthy, so don't feel guilty eating one...or two.  :)

 

 

Healthy-ish Pumpkin Muffins

• 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
• 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Grease or line 24 muffin cups
3. Mix all ingredients but the white chocolate chips until well combined.
4. Add white chocolate chips and stir in.
5. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full
6. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

I'm linking to these sites.  Go check them out!!

 

• Favorite Things Friday @ A Few of my Favorite Things
• Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
• Foodie Friday @ Cheffie Jo
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Thoughtful Thursday -- Oh Brother!!

I get to go see my brother this weekend and I'm so excited!  There are 7 kids in my family.  I am #2 and he is #3.  We share a birthday...exactly 2 years apart.  We were buddies growing up.  We are still buddies.  I love him and I know he feels the same for me.  I can't wait to see him and hug him and be with my buddy again.

This is a picture of us at teenagers...acting like we always did...like total goof balls.

This is a picture of us this past Christmas.

I will miss Mr. Wonderful and the munchkins like crazy.  I have never been away from them for this long, but I can't wait to get there and hang out with my bro.

Oh, and in case anyone was wondering, I am only 10 posts away from my 200th post.  I have BIG plans for it.  Stay tuned...