Wednesday, December 8, 2010

My little Etsy Shop Sidekick...


Today i was busy taking photos of 

my printables for my etsy shop. 

made & bought some yummy props for the photos.... 

it's a bit tricky taking photos of cupcakes with cupcake toppers when 

you have a 2 yr old at your feet cheering "happy cake!..happy cake!"...haha.


i finally gave in. she was being so good today.

My new favorite thing! My new craft puncher from Joann's. 
(another great deal on black friday) i could spend forever in that store!
Working on my printables while the girls are sleeping...image via my phone.

be sure to check back in the next couple days when i post all about them!!!
 lots of variety! and you will be shocked with how low i'm pricing theseeee (because i love you and think everyone needs some cuteness in their life. ;) 
plus there might be some freebies thrown out there too! ahh! i've said too much! ;)
stop on back.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Handmade Gifts for the Holidays: Hanging Play Tent


I love this tutorial over at Kojo Designs!
She gives you step by step directions to create this fun hanging play tent!
how cute is that roll up awning??? 
so impressed with her creativity and not at all surprised that this has become a
 play room staple in their house! She made it for her son and its given him hours of entertainment.
Be sure to go check her tutorial out! She is doing a great feature on her blog 
going on now till the 30th on gift ideas for guys!






Sunday, December 5, 2010

'Renew your Heart' VIDEO BLOG: Remembering the Reason for the Season!

different friends have been posting these videos on their blogs and facebook and i thought they were awesome and wanted to pass them along to you! 

It's so easy for us to get caught up in the busy busy of Christmas. So here is my little reminder to myself and anyone reading to stop for a minute and remember what we are celebrating. the birth of Jesus! God's gift to us. I really want to bust out the nativity story books for my sophia so she can have the fun of santa but at the same time be excited about Jesus' Birthday!!
During Christmas time, i can't help but admire the woman that Jesus' mother, Mary, was. for those of us who have been pregnant and in labor....riding a mule and giving birth in straw does NOT..sound like fun. She was such a holy and amazing example to us and I strive each day to be just like her! I have felt her working in my life leading me to her Son. And I am thankful for her yes. 

you all know how i will use any excuse to throw a party..and i think
 that Jesus' birthday is a pretty good excuse. ;) Can't wait to share 
how we are decorating the house for the Christmas Season! 

Recent silly moment with my sophia.. i had to explain to her that noo..she can not wear her stocking around the house. she finally gave in and said "ok, i'll wear my tiny ones." haha. A friend said she had the same "discussion" with her little daughter. she told her they
 were santa's socks haha. to which i replied..perfect! that is my back up answer because
 i know that this will come up again in our house. ;)

Enjoy the videos and pass them along!
Hope you are all having fun and getting in the Christmas spirit. 
My Christmas Printable Collections will be available tuesday! And if you stop by you just might find a little code on here to get a discount.....possibly maybe 
you'll just have to seeee...;)

My most recent achievement......

this is one of the things i was busy with over Thanksgiving!! 
found a great deal at Joann's on the sewing machine and fabric! 
(love their coupons all year long! but they had fabulous black friday deals.)
thanks mom for all your help and sewing wisdom. ;) excited for all the fun projects i can do now! i already started (while my mom was still here) mommy-daughter christmas-y aprons!! perfect for my little sophie and me. she loves to be my little helper in the kitchen. they are adorable..and festive in a sweet & classy way. i'll share them soon...

follow me along on my journey....
 

sienna was pretty proud of her mama too....:)

Thursday, December 2, 2010

VIDEO BLOG: My Brothers spoofing Val and Sabina of Blanqi

Here's a glimpse into my family life haha..... 
my brothers david and daniel (one on the left is older one on the right is younger)

they were helping our sister val and her business partner sabina film a
"thank you video" for their facebook fans.
not the best media coaches.....
but they gave them a good laugh.

caution..the b word mighttttttt have been said. oops...daniel.... haha.

 they also put up my review on their home page.
check it out!


I'm not the only one who loves my Blanqi!.... Sabina and Val just 
got a handwritten note from a celeb who loves hers!


Go out and grab your copy of Pregnancy & Newborn and 
turn to page 49 for their recent ad!

they put up a great blog post explaining
 the magic of a blanqi bodystyler!
                              


would love if you would support my sister and check out Blanqi! 
she is one hard working mama. and my brother david has been working hard on the 
technical side of stuff. so proud! :) 

Featured Client - Child's Birthday Invitation

thought i would share once of my recent projects...
a fun child's birthday invitation!

Such a cute theme! I hope she sends photos of 
her party set up because i know it's going to end up being fabulous! 
this mama has been so sweet to work with and i was happy to be a part of her party planning!
have fun with the rest of the planning kendra!


if you are interested in invitations or other party details shoot me an e-mail and we can chat it up!
busybudgetingmama@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Video Blog- Life with 2 Little Girls


Thought I would share these videos.
they pretty much sum up my life right now....

1. constantly singing wonder pets.  
because we all know their songs are way too catchy. 
darn you cute duck with the lisp!

2. always up late. with one baby or the other.

3. making weird baby noises to keep sienna happy. haha. 
random grocery store lady i am more scared of how easily i make smoochy or "goo goo gaa gaa noises" out loud than you are....trust me.

4. rainy frizzed out hair. because by the time i get both 
girls in the car when its raining i look like a little wet dog. lovely.

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