OMG SO CUTE & GREAT FOR THE SUMMER

These make me happy to look at… Do not mind the ugly hand or the un manicured toes.

CUTE TOE RING ~ Ugly toes

I like Jewelry especially on my toes and thumbs… They dress up any sandals. I am currently

working on a cuff to match. Now the ring is on my pinky as i type. Super cute…

i am working as fast as I can there is a craft fair on 4th of July that i want to debut all my goodies.

Back to work for me…

 

New things to come….

Hope you had a great weekend.. I have been working like a busy BEE… Look

FAITH Circle Bracelets with a hanging charm and Swarovski Crystal.

Hanging Charm Nests on a Ribbon Choker…. Love them

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES ~ it measures 2.5” across it is a glass pendant

Look @ it up close. Picture does not do it any justice

Keep your eyes open… A lot more goodies coming SOON… This week..

Things you may not know about me

I thought I would share some personal things about me, some things you may know , some things may surprise you .

1. I am addicted to Coke
2. I love to cook
3. I avoid going out so people do not see me this fat
4. I love catering to my BOYS
5. I am NOT a basement person that is why moving to GA – has made me a dungeon MONSTER
6. I have never lived in a house for more than 6 years
7. I love love having late night snacks. That explains why I am FAT
8. I HATE opening MAIL
9. I never drink anything DIET
10. I love wearing flip flops if I could I would wear them all year I would
11. I love getting my eyebrows done with string
12. I love PJ’s to bad I cant wear them out
13. I never wear socks at home
14. I love being married and having kids
15. I love animals
16. I can not stand to be stuck in traffic
17. Some day I want to rent an RV and travel all around the US
18. I would never leave my hair short again
19. I am very afraid of insects
20. Love pleasing people
21. If I had money I would love to adopt kids
22. I have never gotten a ticket – I am afraid of cops
23. I am obsessed with CSI MIAMI
24. I love PINK & WHITE
25. I have always wanted a white sofa
26. I would only use a man GYNOCOLOGIST
27. I want to have alot of grand kids {Girls please}
28. My mother is crazy , I think
29. Drug free natural childbirth is the most powerful thing I have done , it showed me how strong I am ~ you tell me 9lbs, 9.8lbs and 10lbs30z?
30. I would have had one more child if I could have skipped getting sick
31. GOD fearing woman
32. Mother first before all things
33. I hate the darknes
34. Scary movies really scare me
35. If I had a chance I would do it all over again

Now that you know more about me, can you tell me more about you?

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY TODAY ~ MATTHEW TURNS 15

This stud muffin turns 15 today…

He had me with my hands full when he was smaller… Till about 8….He was bad… like that movie “JR”

But now he is cool, sweet and very quiet… I love him to pieces…

HE IS A TRUE MOMMAS BOY

Its hard not wonder where does time go….?

Nineteen years ago today ~ a precious 9lb baby boy was born

You know some times I ask myself where did all the time go?

He was born in a year where ICE ICE BABY was playing on the radio, Little Caesar launched its franchise and commercial after commercial was passed with a Greek little guy saying “PIZZA PIZZA”. Don’t say anything that was is first word “PIZZA PIZZA”. Not mama, dada…

He is sweet, funny and always the life of the party… Always out to please but very short tempered…

Beimng the first born he has always been spoiled…

Being Mr. Funny

This Pic I took right before his SR. PROM

HS GRADUATION

This pic is him all smiles… i tell him this is his last teen year… Better enjoy it :o)

I love you son and boy have you made this mother PROUD!!!!

 

OMG I want One

A poka dot Platter with my Name monogrammed on it!

Amy at http://fancyschmancydesigns.blogspot.com is giving away this Cake Plate….to kick off her new ETS Store storefancyschmancyds.etsy.com

is it not precious… I want one so bad…

Lets hope I win!!!

TODAY IT DID THE UNAVOIDABLE THING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM I MYSELF CREATED….

Remember back in April when I decided that I myself can bleach my hair… Maybe because I wanted to see if BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN? Well I bleached my hair (4) times… Which GOD knows it is a miracle I have hair… Anyways I literally fried my hair….

So today i went to do something about it… I CHOPPED it all OFF…. I hurt me but believe me I had no choice.

THE BEFORE

THE AFTER

They are both ugly… Lesson learned

Happy Birthday my sweet little BOY

Every mother wants the chance to have a special gift from GOD…

I feel as he gave me the best gift of all. 13 years of pure bliss..

13 years ago you came to this world to make my life much brighter. I ask myself everyday where did all the time go. Today you are a TEENAGER…. Eager to learn and explore…..willing and able to go beyond your wildest dreams…

Thank you for being sweet, compassionate, and caring…

Sometimes you make me laugh beyond compare..

 

Happy 13th Birthday “GABRIEL”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT …

Can wait…. Miami here we come… we are going back to Miami in the middle of June.

To have a little of this

And alot of this “PASTELLIOTS”

I can honestly say that the hardest part of not living in Miami is the food… Don’t get me wrong I love Georgia – but I miss all the Cuban food. I cook alot of Cuban food. I would say my cooking is 80% Cuban – but I cant make pastries, Cuban bread etc….

This is a typical dinner… White Rice, Black Beans, Fried Pork, Fried Green Bananas and a Cuban Tamale.

So I am very much looking forward to it… Not only that my oldest son is moving to GA so I will be driving back with him (not looking forward to the drive) But I am happy is coming to study at Kennesaw University…

WHAT I HAVE BEEN UP TOO?

Well I have been really busy…. I mean really busy with new projects.. But I thought I would give you all a peak…

This is a little embroidered baby burpie set… All hand sewn by me….

Is it not darling?

What about my Froggie?

Every Diva Needs a Purse…

So as you can see I have been very busy….

I promise I will be back soon…

Looking for Inspiration & Ideas

I am so sorry I have been a real real bad blogger to say the least!!!

But I am really looking for ideas and inspiration… Besides the point that I am beyond tired and busy!!! Did I say tiered and busy?

Trying to come up with new ideas and inspirations is hard when you do not have girls…. But i am trying… as some of you know I sew and make headbands for baby girls as well as bows and other very cute girl stuff. I am looking for new refreshing ideas… As well as patterns… so that is the reason I have not had a chance to blog…

I am a little behind on orders so I have been busy sewing my life away….

But I promise to be back real soon – like when I figure out what direction I an headed…

Ridiculously Cute!

It has been so hot in South Australia for over a week...40+ degrees Celsius everyday, very dry also.
A guy at work lives at Maude.  His wife sent him these photos of a little Koala which just walked into the back porch looking for a bit of heat relief.  She filled up a bucket and this is what happened!

I am sorry i could not resist!!!! Have a Great Day!!

NY Strip, Brown Rice with Veggies and a Tomato Cucumber Balsamic Salad

I was going to wait till next week to join in on the Tasty Tuesday as I had no idea what I could do… with out really preparing for it.

But, as I was preparing lunch I realized it was not much of a recipe but it may help someone on the run to make lunch/dinner in a quickie and with market specials.

Items used

1 New York Steak $2.99 lb SALE - Stockpile

1 Lipton Envelope of Vegetable Mix $.60 a pack

1 cup Brown Rice Publix Brand $1.59

1 Tomato $1.00 lb.

1 Cucumber $.50 ea

I love my George Forman little grill…. I do everything from my turkey burgers, to steak… It works like a charm. Though I may admit “I hate cleaning it” as I want to wash with water and soap.

 

Grill Steak till the cooking consistency you like your meat.  Chicken if you prefer -

Open your pack of Lipton veggie mix and mix with your rice. Cook rice as you would normally but just add the pack to the water and stir. Simmer on Low-Medium heat as Brown rice cooks a little longer than white rice. I use these packages when I am in a hurry or when I really have no frozen or canned veggies. This is also a great trick for picky eaters!!! shshshs don’t tell them.

Rice simmering – Does she not look yummy?

1 Tomato and 1 Cucumber, cut peel and plate.

Add olive oil, salt, pepper and Balsamic vinegar.

This is the best part plate and eat your yummy yummy inexpensive lunch! ENJOY

FRUGAL GOODIES… WILL MAKE MONDAYS – MY FRUGAL SHOW & TELL!!!

We all have our moments where we feel proud of our self's… Lets just say I had alot of that, while being very frugal!!!

This is an adorable blazer jacket… Red with black weaving and a little fringe.

Under $4.00

Black and White woven Jacket Under $4.00

Dressy Jacket Under $4.00

After i found this brown jacket i started to think what i had to match with… I really wanted to match with a wool long skirt…

So I started my search with that in mind…. Guess what? I found one?

The find was and AHHHHH moment. Cost $2.59 – would you not agree?

I new that I wanted to find stuff I can coordinate together as well as mix and match… I new that the findings with be greater if I found name brands…Brands I would normally look at department stores… ! have a few I always lean towards when I shop, so I kept them in mind as well.

This is an adorable lines Suit set… $under $9.00 for both!!!

The little black dress – I have a few. But i thought that for $2.09 who can say “NO”!!

No below are some more AAHHH moment finds…

A turtle neck for inside the suit set or brown jacket $2.95 (LOOK @ THE BRAND)

This is a ANN TAYLOR LOFT Thin turtle neck sweater $4.39. No I can say “I AM A TRUE TRUE FRGAL FASHIONISTA”.

Sleeveless Turtle neck… would look great with all my new pretty jackets… $2.95

DID YOU SEE THE BRAND? I LOVE LOVE INC… But very pricey… Did I tell you very pricey?

Black cute top $2.00

ANN TAYLOR LOFT skirt $2.00

ANN TAYLOR LOFT skirt $2.00

This jacket is a DONNA RICCO they sell at Nordstrom for over $100.00. I paid $4.59

I have left the best for last. When I say this pretty pink shirt I just had to snag it of the rack……

IT IS BRAND NEW…. I paid $1.95 for it… I looked it up online and the sell in boutiques for $75.

The Fleur de Leis is all Sawarzki Crystals!!!! I love the back and the sleeves… Really cute with a pair of jeans or a cute little skirt!!

SLEEVE

OK I AM ALL SMILES CAN’T YOU SEE?

I HAVE LEFT I THINK THE BEST BEST FIND OF THE DAY!!!

This is a brand new I.N.C. 100% Silk Collar and Silk Mix Thin Sweater.

If you look at the tag it says $69.00 (@ Macy’s ) I know that tag!!

I PAID $2.00 FOR THE TOP!!!!

Ok I will be doing this every Monday… I have decided to be frugal. NO questions asked OK?