Hey there.I am so, so excited to unveil a new look for my blog! It's been a long time coming. I loved my old design, but was ready for a change and something fresh and new. So I turned to Smitten Blog Designs, and my designer Missy did an amazing job translating my garbled wants into a crisp new design. I absolutely love it! (make sure and hop over … [Read more...]
Summertime refashion guest post
July 13, 2011 By 45 Comments
Today I'm guest posting over at On the Laundry Line, for Laura's Summertime, and the Living is Thrifty blog series, with this adorable refashioned top. (which cost a total of $2.75 thankyaverymuch) Hi! I'm Jess from Craftiness is not Optional, and I'm a cheapskate. I also love to sew. (that's also kind of an understatement) I also absolutely … [Read more...]
Life’s a Picnic
July 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Today I'm also guest posting at Bugaboo, Mini Mr, and Me's Life's a Picnic series-I put together all my favorite summery picnic/BBQ dishes. Yumm, getting hungry just thinking about it. Check them out! … [Read more...]
q and a, mini giveaway (hey that rhymes!)
July 12, 2011 By 140 Comments
Hey, so some of you may have noticed the little hiccup yesterday-aka-no blog access for most of the day. :( I apologize, it was entirely my fault, and entirely to my hubby's credit that it's up and running today. Yes, he is a computer miracle worker. THANK YOU Rory. You rock. And you may notice I have a .com now. Yahoo...though I'm still … [Read more...]
duffel bags for the girls
July 11, 2011 By 24 Comments
So, Rory and I are planning a short getaway later this summer, just the two of us. I am so excited I may scream. The thought of uninterrupted sleep, meals, and time to shop spend with my hubby, brings a grin to my face. My awesome mother in law will be taking the kiddos while we make a break for it enjoy ourselves. Of course, kids always need … [Read more...]
Fashionable Fabrics giveaway!
July 8, 2011 By 417 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed*** Have I got a great giveaway for you today! Like, wish I could enter-good. Have you heard of Fashionable Fabrics yet? They have tons of fabric in their shop (like, pages and pages), patterns, and sewing notions! (not to mention, a fabulous sale section..!) Not only do they have a large selection of fabrics and … [Read more...]
swim robe for Sadie
July 7, 2011 By 20 Comments
So, I hopped on the figurative bandwagon and bought Dana's robe pattern-it is stinking cute and so easy to make. (besides the terry cloth fibers I inhaled...I jest... ;) Sadie is taking swimming classes this summer, so I figured it was the smart thing to do, this way, she can wear her towel, cause how many almost 3 year olds do you know who can … [Read more...]
this outfit cost me $5.
July 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
Yep, a whopping 5 smakeroos went into this outfit. (minus the shoes, which you can't see anyways cause I sunk into the grass so much) Normally I wouldn't show you my outfits (I'm no "style blogger" though wish I could be worthy of such...really I only "dress up" on Sundays for church...have I used enough "air quotes" in this parantheses?) but … [Read more...]
the Junebug dress
July 5, 2011 By 57 Comments
I never know how to start these posts off. ....to your left, we have a new dress! No, your other left. ...sooo my scissors got away from me, and I made another dress (or 2, or 39).... ....here's a new dress that we found wandering the streets and adopted.... you see? so...I give up. I made a new dress. I named it the Junebug … [Read more...]
just call me super thrifter (and happy fourth!)
July 4, 2011 By 22 Comments
I had an awesome thrifting trip last Friday, with my mom and sister. (thanks to my brother Jordan who played with Sadie while Charlotte napped!) I was on the hunt for some new dresses and skirts, but also struck gold with children's books, housewares, and belts. Sah-weet!Let me introduce you to my newest finds. I found quite a few Golden books … [Read more...]