My Hubby called me a poo whisperer this morning.
Before I'd even finished my 4 cup pot of coffee.
I can't wait to add it to my resume. If I ever do go back to being employed outside our messy home I wonder if under special talents and skills POO WHISPERER will net me a job.
Granted, I'm an RN, so poo DOES come with the job. Especially in Labor and Delivery.
...From the BABIES! Sheesh, where did your mind go?
(Let's just close that side subject, shall we?)
We are freshly back from a family camping trip and my hair still smells like a campfire, despite three shampoo scrubdowns.
On this camping trip my Lil Chick was amazingly, well, productive in the poo department. My Hubby marveled at how quickly I could tell she needed a diaper change.
As in immediately. Or two seconds after if I was lagging a bit.
What can I say? I've got some serious poo detecting skilz.
We are taking a breather on the potty training for a while....mostly because while she can stay dry all stinkin day long, the poo is the problem.
And in my book if it's the poo that's the problem, we are gonna TAKE. A. BREAK.
Cause this Mama is sick n tired of scrubbing poo out of princess underwear. The potty I can deal with, it's no biggie. After all, it IS sterile, right? The poo? Disgustingness.
Also, we are going on another extended camping trip soon and Potty Training + Camping = Stressed out Mama.
I've done potty training while camping before. It didn't end well. We earned the #1 Trashiest Campsite award.
This camping trip is supposed to be fun and relaxing, full of laying in the sunshine, swimming (floating really) in the lake and consuming massive amounts of chocolate.
So while I AM the Poo Whisperer, we are taking an extended potty training break...
Amanda
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Ballerina Batwoman Yeti...
Especially while wearing her Ballerina Batwoman Yeti outfit.
Gotta get me one of those...
A
Friday, July 1, 2011
Gravity Defying Hair, A Dreamy Home and a Laugh...
No time today for a long blog post because...
I get to meet a new family member today :)
Let's do some link Love:
You need to go over and read a post my friend Tiff wrote over at her blog Still Seeking Sanity.
4 kiddos + a tightly packed Costco bathroom stall = THIS. Enjoy the laugh :)
........................
This Dream House Tour over at House of Turquoise is SO stinkin inspiring and well, dreamy. Meaning, my keyboard has drool on it. It's gorgeous. Check er out.
........................
Yup, I need to get back to sewing. This one would be a great pick. Love Grosgain Fabulous.
........................
oh, and I worked out with my sister late last night (P90X, arms n back, ab ripper). It was pretty late so I just decided to take a shower without washing my hair.
Bout screamed when I looked in the mirror this morning. It defies gravity.
Off to shower and retame my tresses....
Amanda
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I get to meet a new family member today :)
Let's do some link Love:
You need to go over and read a post my friend Tiff wrote over at her blog Still Seeking Sanity.
4 kiddos + a tightly packed Costco bathroom stall = THIS. Enjoy the laugh :)
........................
This Dream House Tour over at House of Turquoise is SO stinkin inspiring and well, dreamy. Meaning, my keyboard has drool on it. It's gorgeous. Check er out.
........................
Yup, I need to get back to sewing. This one would be a great pick. Love Grosgain Fabulous.
........................
oh, and I worked out with my sister late last night (P90X, arms n back, ab ripper). It was pretty late so I just decided to take a shower without washing my hair.
Bout screamed when I looked in the mirror this morning. It defies gravity.
Off to shower and retame my tresses....
Amanda
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Perfect Bran Muffins....and Banana Pound Bread?
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I had a friend and her lovely kiddos over for a quick playdate this morning.
Of course, I forgot to clean up last night's dishes after we got home (we went out to watch Transformers 3 - super cool!) and then proceeded to accidentally sleep in.
Wonderful.
I awoke to shouts of, "Nuh UH! That's MY bread!" What the??
Turns out if Mommy sleeps in...no problemo! Bubbalu and Lil Chick can steal a loaf of bread from the pantry and chow down on however many slices they want. One? Two? Twelve?
However, I thought this was rather convenient as I had a large to-do list that I needed to complete in less than 58 minutes and they took care of one of the most important items. Sweet!
Managed to whip the house sorta into shape (ya know, the normal: dishes, laundry, pick-up junk, hide the weapons, etc).
I decided that I really should try to bake something yummy before they arrived and then remembered that (insert head slap) I had used the rest of the white flour on making banana pound bread.
What's banana pound bread?
It's SO easy. You make it JUST like banana bread, except omit the baking soda. Voila. Banana pound bread.
Anywho, all I had left was oat bran and whole wheat flour...which is better for ya anyways!
Quickly googled bran muffins, threw it together....but then took some artistic license and added a bunch of extra ingredients and different measurements. So I've got a new recipe to share with y'all!
(Ulterior Motive: I won't remember if I don't write it down TODAY. If I don't post this recipe and instead just jot it down on paper, I'll lose it. So really, I just want to forever post this in blog-land so I'll still have it. Thank you little blog. )
Perfect Bran Muffins
2.5 cups whole wheat flour
1.5 cups oat bran
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup corn/vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Combine all dry ingredients. Combine all liquid ingredients. Mix those both together. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake 375* for 18 minutes. Let cool, serve! Makes 24 muffins.
Try em, they're delish. Just enjoy them in moderation. Just sayin. Y'all know what too much fiber does to your digestive system, right? Yup.
Enjoy :)
Amanda
* Totally kidding about the weapons...Sorta
* Banana pound bread? Yeah, well.... let's just say it was an unintentional discovery... ;)
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Broken Mirror to Fake Transom...and a Doubtful TjMaxx Dude...
Awhile back while pursuing the aisles of TjMaxx I came across this:
It was in the clearance aisle....AKA Amanda's Playground.
Don't remember how much. I think $6 ish.
Brought it to the register. Dude looks at me with a "are you some kind of stupid?" look on his face and says, "uh, you DO know it's broken, right?"
I smiled, "yup!"
He raised his eyebrows, sighed and finished ringing up my purchases.
I find it strangely hilarious knowing he will forever wonder about the crazy lady who purchased a broken mirror.
Maybe he will one day come across this post.
While wearing thick work gloves I carefully took the broken mirror out and tossed it.
Spray Prime
Spray Paint
Wipe on glaze mixed with dark brown paint.
Wipe it off
Wipe it on
Wipe it off
....you get the idea....
You end up with a nicely aged finish in the seams and edges. PERFECT.
Check it out, a fake transom above my double sliding glass door:
SO much better than a dingy gold cracked mirror:
Before n After:
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Dear Doubtful TjMaxx Dude,
:) Amanda
LAST DAY TO ENTER! Live in the Pacific NW? Love animals? A great family ticket pack for the Pet Expo going on July 8-10 is up for grabs! Ends TOMORROW!
It was in the clearance aisle....AKA Amanda's Playground.
Don't remember how much. I think $6 ish.
Brought it to the register. Dude looks at me with a "are you some kind of stupid?" look on his face and says, "uh, you DO know it's broken, right?"
I smiled, "yup!"
He raised his eyebrows, sighed and finished ringing up my purchases.
I find it strangely hilarious knowing he will forever wonder about the crazy lady who purchased a broken mirror.
Maybe he will one day come across this post.
While wearing thick work gloves I carefully took the broken mirror out and tossed it.
Spray Prime
Spray Paint
Wipe on glaze mixed with dark brown paint.
Wipe it off
Wipe it on
Wipe it off
....you get the idea....
You end up with a nicely aged finish in the seams and edges. PERFECT.
Check it out, a fake transom above my double sliding glass door:
SO much better than a dingy gold cracked mirror:
Before n After:
Pin It
Dear Doubtful TjMaxx Dude,
Didn't see that one coming, didya?
:) Amanda
LAST DAY TO ENTER! Live in the Pacific NW? Love animals? A great family ticket pack for the Pet Expo going on July 8-10 is up for grabs! Ends TOMORROW!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Four Costco Trips...
I believe I counted correctly when I say we went to Costco four times this past week.
Yeah.
Uh-huh.
I know.
But when my Sister invites me for a Saturday afternoon Costco run without kiddos I jump at the chance. EVEN if it is on Saturday, which is breaking rule #1 in the "How to Shop at Costco" playbook.
And when my Sis-in law calls me up for a last minute "Hey you still in town? Let's go shopping!" spree I can't say no :)
And when my Mama asks me to pick up some stuff for her I'm going to say "Sure, why not?". (After all, she birthed me and one should be afforded SOME perks for that.)
And when I realize that, despite three prior trips, I have yet to remember toilet paper and to fill the car up with gas....I go back for the fourth time.
Our Costco climate has changed drastically over the past year. See, I live sorta close to the country that resides just north of the U.S. of A. When currency rates flip (US economy = fail) to be in favor of that northern country, the folks who live there come across the border in droves for a super smokin good Costco deal.
Not that I blame em.
I'd do the very same thing.
Anywho, so a routine Costco trip has turned into a free-for-all, grab what you can, avoid sample tables like the plague, dash to get into a checkout lane that is less than 6 customers long, park two parking lots away, 20 car lineup for gas, concession stand chaos and people people people everywhere.
I'm not much of a crowd person.
For me, the enjoyment of a Costco shopping trip has greatly diminished.
However, there is hope. I'm hearing rumors of a new Costco Warehouse that would be located NW of the current location and closer to the border. We'll see.
So, fourth trip in a week, busy busy busy and yep, I've got Bubbalu and Lil Chick with me.
The kiddos were behaving especially, uh, interesting and I was about at the end of my shushing, "stop it right this instant", glaring looks, "do I have to make you get down and walk?", sighs of frustration, "stop hitting your sister", rebuckling the seat belt, "stop bugging your brother", "no screaming!", "you are just fine, stop whining" and "stop asking for that we aren't buying it, no means NO" rope.
Can anyone relate?
Anywho, so I finally make it to the checkout line and wait until it's our turn, playing mediator with the kiddos ("He hit me!", "No I didn't!", "She's poking me!", "Nuh-uh!") the entire time. I rushed to load our stuff onto the conveyor belt thinking GET ME OUTTA HERE ASAP.
Can anyone relate?
An elderly lady and her husband were in line right behind us. She smiled at the kiddos and said, "Honey, You look like you are doing a really good job with those kids".
{ instant stress dissipation }
Seriously Mama's, let's be intentional about building one another up and be generous with encouragement, it makes SUCH a difference....especially on those rough days, right?
Or during weeks with four Costco runs :)
Amanda
Live in the Pacific NW? Love animals? A great family ticket pack for the Pet Expo going on July 8-10 is up for grabs! Ends Wednesday!
Yeah.
Uh-huh.
I know.
But when my Sister invites me for a Saturday afternoon Costco run without kiddos I jump at the chance. EVEN if it is on Saturday, which is breaking rule #1 in the "How to Shop at Costco" playbook.
And when my Sis-in law calls me up for a last minute "Hey you still in town? Let's go shopping!" spree I can't say no :)
And when my Mama asks me to pick up some stuff for her I'm going to say "Sure, why not?". (After all, she birthed me and one should be afforded SOME perks for that.)
And when I realize that, despite three prior trips, I have yet to remember toilet paper and to fill the car up with gas....I go back for the fourth time.
Our Costco climate has changed drastically over the past year. See, I live sorta close to the country that resides just north of the U.S. of A. When currency rates flip (US economy = fail) to be in favor of that northern country, the folks who live there come across the border in droves for a super smokin good Costco deal.
Not that I blame em.
I'd do the very same thing.
Anywho, so a routine Costco trip has turned into a free-for-all, grab what you can, avoid sample tables like the plague, dash to get into a checkout lane that is less than 6 customers long, park two parking lots away, 20 car lineup for gas, concession stand chaos and people people people everywhere.
I'm not much of a crowd person.
For me, the enjoyment of a Costco shopping trip has greatly diminished.
However, there is hope. I'm hearing rumors of a new Costco Warehouse that would be located NW of the current location and closer to the border. We'll see.
So, fourth trip in a week, busy busy busy and yep, I've got Bubbalu and Lil Chick with me.
The kiddos were behaving especially, uh, interesting and I was about at the end of my shushing, "stop it right this instant", glaring looks, "do I have to make you get down and walk?", sighs of frustration, "stop hitting your sister", rebuckling the seat belt, "stop bugging your brother", "no screaming!", "you are just fine, stop whining" and "stop asking for that we aren't buying it, no means NO" rope.
Can anyone relate?
Anywho, so I finally make it to the checkout line and wait until it's our turn, playing mediator with the kiddos ("He hit me!", "No I didn't!", "She's poking me!", "Nuh-uh!") the entire time. I rushed to load our stuff onto the conveyor belt thinking GET ME OUTTA HERE ASAP.
Can anyone relate?
An elderly lady and her husband were in line right behind us. She smiled at the kiddos and said, "Honey, You look like you are doing a really good job with those kids".
{ instant stress dissipation }
Seriously Mama's, let's be intentional about building one another up and be generous with encouragement, it makes SUCH a difference....especially on those rough days, right?
Or during weeks with four Costco runs :)
Amanda
Live in the Pacific NW? Love animals? A great family ticket pack for the Pet Expo going on July 8-10 is up for grabs! Ends Wednesday!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Amerian Family Pet Expo Giveaway...
Heads up, Another giveaway this week! (I KNOW, I'm SO on a giveaway roll!)
Head on over to VintageDutchGirl Giveaways for a chance to win a family 4 pack of admission tickets to the American Family Pet Expo coming to Puyallup, WA July 8-10th. A great family event with tons to see and lots of activities...perfect for filling a summer weekend!
Head on over to VintageDutchGirl Giveaways for a chance to win a family 4 pack of admission tickets to the American Family Pet Expo coming to Puyallup, WA July 8-10th. A great family event with tons to see and lots of activities...perfect for filling a summer weekend!
Smart Organizing...
I keep searching Pinterest for smart, inventive way to organize random household stuff. Ya know, the stuff you need but have no idea how to keep it purty.
In almost all of these photos I've thought, "Der, why didn't I think of that!?"
Fight the daily paper piles:
Using hidden available spaces:
Makes SO much sense. Just not sure I want a sock bulletin board visible to all:
Lil Chick and Bubbalu would have a heyday with this one! (Picture a pile of unrolled ribbon, a pretty white plastic contained filled with empty cardboard ribbon spools and a mother plugging her ears and slowly counting to 10.)
Der:
Took this photo this morning of my linen closet:
not.
Smart AND cute:
Once again, a heydey. But super smart:
If only I had multiple balls of twine and pretty metal funnels:
LOVE. Dad, see this? I'm certain you could build that:)
Tis true!
Anyone inspired to organize? Me too :) All images via my Pinterest Organizational Ideas Board.
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
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In almost all of these photos I've thought, "Der, why didn't I think of that!?"
Fight the daily paper piles:
Using hidden available spaces:
Makes SO much sense. Just not sure I want a sock bulletin board visible to all:
Lil Chick and Bubbalu would have a heyday with this one! (Picture a pile of unrolled ribbon, a pretty white plastic contained filled with empty cardboard ribbon spools and a mother plugging her ears and slowly counting to 10.)
Der:
Took this photo this morning of my linen closet:
not.
Smart AND cute:
Once again, a heydey. But super smart:
If only I had multiple balls of twine and pretty metal funnels:
LOVE. Dad, see this? I'm certain you could build that:)
Tis true!
Anyone inspired to organize? Me too :) All images via my Pinterest Organizational Ideas Board.
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
Follow VintageDutchGirl on FACEBOOK :)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Retro Rustic Clean Country Laundry...
Good Morning!
I have never been SO excited in my entire long three decade life to do laundry. Yep, we finally upgraded! No more el cheapo craigslist castoffs! With the amount of yucky dirty laundry I do in a week, it really trumped all other home upgrades/furniture/yardstuff/travel trailers etc.
Seriously.
We ordered our new washer and dryer about 5 days before our long trip to South Carolina...and despite having to try and figure out how to pack the entire house into 4 suitcases, I decided to repaint my laundry room. I had TONS of time.
Because really now, what better time is there to paint your laundry room when you can completely remove your washer and dryer? And what paint lovin lady wouldn't seize the chance for a room redo and to cover up more babypoop colored walls and ceilings? (yep, ceilings too)
Hello, perfect chance. Couldn't say no.
My Mama was kind to help me paint AND did my laundry for me at her house (yup, washed, dried AND folded!) during those 5 days pre-trip when you do so stinkin much laundry just to have all of your regularly worn clothing ready to pack.
I chose my fave new neutral: Restoration Hardware's Silver Sage. (Er...I mean Home Depot's Behr Paint and Primer in one color matched to RH's Silver Sage from a paint sample card.)
(Course, I was not thinking clearly and threw the empty paint can away - doh! I'm praying my friend still has the can so I can get the formula.)
The glorious new washer and dryer arrived 14 days ago....and I am in love. Big RED puffy heart in love :)
I love doing laundry!!!
It's the actual folding and putting away part that's been the problem. I have piles of super clean perfectly steamed laundry all over the house and just don't want to do the unfun part of laundry.
(No this is not a local casting call for dirty laundry. And before I get baskets of laundry on my porch with little notes that say "wash me!" let me say something here. All laundry that isn't from my own family...or has not received the laundry blessing from the laundress will be taken to the backyard and torched. Bless your heart.)
I'm still working on the decor/organization in my walk-thru laundry room. I'm hoping to convince my hubby that installing a built in side shelf, high wide plank beadboard, a sitting bench with shoe cubbies and a coat rack with shelf would be an exciting early summer project. Jury's out on that one.
I'm hoping for lots of galvanized metal, pops of red and aqua, some worn edges. I'll call it retro rustic clean country.
Now if you will excuse me, I plan on shirking my laundry folding and putting away to browse inspiration photos on my new fave, Pinterest. Seriously. Get on there. It's way too fun.
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
Of course, FACEBOOK :)
I have never been SO excited in my entire long three decade life to do laundry. Yep, we finally upgraded! No more el cheapo craigslist castoffs! With the amount of yucky dirty laundry I do in a week, it really trumped all other home upgrades/furniture/yardstuff/travel trailers etc.
Seriously.
We ordered our new washer and dryer about 5 days before our long trip to South Carolina...and despite having to try and figure out how to pack the entire house into 4 suitcases, I decided to repaint my laundry room. I had TONS of time.
Because really now, what better time is there to paint your laundry room when you can completely remove your washer and dryer? And what paint lovin lady wouldn't seize the chance for a room redo and to cover up more babypoop colored walls and ceilings? (yep, ceilings too)
Hello, perfect chance. Couldn't say no.
My Mama was kind to help me paint AND did my laundry for me at her house (yup, washed, dried AND folded!) during those 5 days pre-trip when you do so stinkin much laundry just to have all of your regularly worn clothing ready to pack.
I chose my fave new neutral: Restoration Hardware's Silver Sage. (Er...I mean Home Depot's Behr Paint and Primer in one color matched to RH's Silver Sage from a paint sample card.)
(Course, I was not thinking clearly and threw the empty paint can away - doh! I'm praying my friend still has the can so I can get the formula.)
The glorious new washer and dryer arrived 14 days ago....and I am in love. Big RED puffy heart in love :)
I love doing laundry!!!
It's the actual folding and putting away part that's been the problem. I have piles of super clean perfectly steamed laundry all over the house and just don't want to do the unfun part of laundry.
(No this is not a local casting call for dirty laundry. And before I get baskets of laundry on my porch with little notes that say "wash me!" let me say something here. All laundry that isn't from my own family...or has not received the laundry blessing from the laundress will be taken to the backyard and torched. Bless your heart.)
I'm still working on the decor/organization in my walk-thru laundry room. I'm hoping to convince my hubby that installing a built in side shelf, high wide plank beadboard, a sitting bench with shoe cubbies and a coat rack with shelf would be an exciting early summer project. Jury's out on that one.
I'm hoping for lots of galvanized metal, pops of red and aqua, some worn edges. I'll call it retro rustic clean country.
Now if you will excuse me, I plan on shirking my laundry folding and putting away to browse inspiration photos on my new fave, Pinterest. Seriously. Get on there. It's way too fun.
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
Of course, FACEBOOK :)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Twitchy Labeling Fingers...
I FINALLY purchased a label maker.
SO. Stinkin. EXCITED.
My handwriting development hit a roadblock in 2nd grade and…well…I hate my handwriting. It’s not purty.
Also? When I crashed into that roadblock way back when I also suffered permanent damage to the organizational section of my brain.
However, despite how organizationally and penmanshipally (yes that is a word) challenged I am I crave order and perfection in my house.
Yep, that's a problem.
I decided to fight my own character and bring some order into my usually disorganized and messy home.
Step #1. Everything Must Have A Place.
Enter the label maker:
Brother P-Touch. Costco. Best price! (Duh)
First, I read the entire informational pamphlet, including what will happen if I drop it into a bucket of water and how to properly dispose of used batteries.
Then, I burned through two full tape cartridges in FOUR DAYS. Yup. Major labeling OCD over here. I barely restrained myself from labeling my children. (FYI, buy a 4 pack of label cartridges at Costco. Seriously. Super duper good deal, best I found.)
Newly Labeled Organized Goodness:
* 4 under bed bins of all things related to wrapping and giving presents
* 2 purged and completely redesigned and reorganized file cabinets (only took me two full days, but whatever)
Gave myself a gold star :)
*Kiddos dresser contents. Really ladies, this is brilliance. Now my hubby will never say "I have NO idea where you keep the kids' shorts/undies/tshirts/swimsuit/socks/pants/hats/jeans!? You'll have to go and get it yourself". See? Brilliance!
(to be fair, Lance is an excellent hubby and daddy and doesn't shy away from helping with the house or kids :)
*Batteries. If you have been around me the past four days I have probably blabbed on and on about my newly compartmentalized and labeled battery organization. And my Asics GT2150's that I found for a smokin' deal at TjMaxx. I am SUCH a nerd:
Inspiration photo found here.
*All TOYS. Goodness gracious it felt good to get toys in bins!
Think they will STAY in bins? Yup, me neither. But ya gotta try, right?
I've got a few other hundred ideas and inspiration photos to attack my home, but I feel like I've made a huge dent.
Next huge project will be the bonus/craft/sewing room. That may take a few MONTHS :) I feel like I've gotta get it organized and running well before my fall/winter/holiday Etsy rush. It will make an already busy and chaotic season a bit less stressful.
Ok, I need MORE ideas! I've got twitchy labeling fingers. What else should I label?
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
SO. Stinkin. EXCITED.
My handwriting development hit a roadblock in 2nd grade and…well…I hate my handwriting. It’s not purty.
Also? When I crashed into that roadblock way back when I also suffered permanent damage to the organizational section of my brain.
However, despite how organizationally and penmanshipally (yes that is a word) challenged I am I crave order and perfection in my house.
Yep, that's a problem.
I decided to fight my own character and bring some order into my usually disorganized and messy home.
Step #1. Everything Must Have A Place.
Enter the label maker:
Brother P-Touch. Costco. Best price! (Duh)
First, I read the entire informational pamphlet, including what will happen if I drop it into a bucket of water and how to properly dispose of used batteries.
Then, I burned through two full tape cartridges in FOUR DAYS. Yup. Major labeling OCD over here. I barely restrained myself from labeling my children. (FYI, buy a 4 pack of label cartridges at Costco. Seriously. Super duper good deal, best I found.)
Newly Labeled Organized Goodness:
* 4 under bed bins of all things related to wrapping and giving presents
* 2 purged and completely redesigned and reorganized file cabinets (only took me two full days, but whatever)
Gave myself a gold star :)
*Kiddos dresser contents. Really ladies, this is brilliance. Now my hubby will never say "I have NO idea where you keep the kids' shorts/undies/tshirts/swimsuit/socks/pants/hats/jeans!? You'll have to go and get it yourself". See? Brilliance!
(to be fair, Lance is an excellent hubby and daddy and doesn't shy away from helping with the house or kids :)
*Batteries. If you have been around me the past four days I have probably blabbed on and on about my newly compartmentalized and labeled battery organization. And my Asics GT2150's that I found for a smokin' deal at TjMaxx. I am SUCH a nerd:
Inspiration photo found here.
*All TOYS. Goodness gracious it felt good to get toys in bins!
Think they will STAY in bins? Yup, me neither. But ya gotta try, right?
I've got a few other hundred ideas and inspiration photos to attack my home, but I feel like I've made a huge dent.
Next huge project will be the bonus/craft/sewing room. That may take a few MONTHS :) I feel like I've gotta get it organized and running well before my fall/winter/holiday Etsy rush. It will make an already busy and chaotic season a bit less stressful.
Ok, I need MORE ideas! I've got twitchy labeling fingers. What else should I label?
Amanda
P.S. The $50 giftcard giveaway for blessing Mama's and Babies is still going on! You have time to enter to win, go HERE.
Friday, June 17, 2011
A Chance to Bless Others... and a Giveaway!
Want to know what this is all about?
Have a heart for babies and Mamas? And would love a chance to randomly bless those babies and Mamas? Then click over to the Vintage Dutch Girl Giveaway Blog and see what's up!
Amanda
Seriously, go check it out, it's pretty stinkin cool :)
Have a heart for babies and Mamas? And would love a chance to randomly bless those babies and Mamas? Then click over to the Vintage Dutch Girl Giveaway Blog and see what's up!
Amanda
Seriously, go check it out, it's pretty stinkin cool :)
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