Today, it's been a week since school got out for Walnut and Peanut. We don't have any big plans, yet. Walnut is going to be in a Pepsi and Hot Dog bowling league and Peanut needs to get some speech therapy. All three of them need to have swimming lessons, but I'm not sure if that will happen. Lots of outside time is definitely on the agenda.
My plan is to do lots of sewing and jewelry making. I'm really enjoying my sewing machine. I've made pillow cases for the boys and just finished a skirt for Cashew. When Mandie gets back, I'll have her post some pictures of some of the stuff I've made. (I'm html impaired) I have material to make some shorts for the boys and on Wednesday, my blessed mother-in-law is taking my kids for the entire day and I'm going to attempt to follow this tutorial and make a blouse for my self.
I'm growing some plants, too. I have 3 tomato plants and 5 pepper plants growing in my back yard. I'm pretty excited about them, but I'm getting annoyed at those pesky weeds that keep popping up.
So that's the update on the Nuts. Stay tuned for news of a possible jewelry giveaway. I've made some bracelets that need a home.
Don't forget to enter our giveawaywhich ends 11/30 at noon! As of this post, we have over 60 entries!!
Actually, I just have one tip, but I wanted to brag about getting some of my shopping done early for like the first time ever, and I did it without spending any money. Well, I did spend some money but mostly I just got rid of junk that was in my house. I participated in a swap on one of my favorite message boards and got some totally awesome present for my kids! It's been really hard not to just go ahead and give them the stuff because I know their really going to love it. Oh, hey, that's like another tip. Check me out, I have 2 tips! (I don't usually serve much purpose other than to make others feel better about themselves in comparison, so a pat on the back for me!)
Now for my original tip... Make it yourself. I know I said I'm not crafty, but I have discovered a knack for... Oh, wait, if you might get a present from me for Christmas, I must ask you to kindly stop reading now.
Okay, I have a knack for jewelry making and it's super fun, so I am making some bracelets and earrings and necklaces for Christmas presents. I bought some tools and equipment and found some instructions on-line and I am going to town with the beading.
People usually love homemade stuff and you can add that extra ingredient, LOVE, to all your homemade stuff. There is all sorts of stuff that you can make pretty easily. I know someone that made Vanilla, how cool is that? So, if you've got even the smallest bit of creativity, go homemade for Christmas. If I can do it, anyone can!
