Fox Mask

The Fox is an on going theme in our home.

This cute mask is made out of felt, with yarn accent and ties.

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Baby O's First Birthday

I can't believe my lil man is a year old already! Its bitter sweet.  I am so bless to be able to stay home with him. He's my little prince, so sweet and smart. I love him so much!

Here is his gift from his momma.

His Daddy made him the  Teepee

Happy Birthday BabyBoy!

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

This New Years one of my goals was to eat healthier AND spend less.  I had been spending $400-$600 a month for two adults, and we were eating crap food, trash really, boxes, and packages.  Now that Mr. Boss Man is about to turn one and is eating regular meals I need to make sure he is eating healthy as well.  I thought it would cost more to eat fresh food and that was part of the reason I had put it off.  But in so far just by eating fresh and a little meal planning I have already cut my grocery bill to just under $400.  Now its time to start shopping for better prices. That doesn't mean driving all over town either.  That would cost gas and time. My plan is to do a lot of my shopping at .99 Cent Store (and possibly Grocery Outlet) and supplement with shopping at local markets and health food stores as much as possible.  We just moved so Ive been busy unpacking and cleaning, but hopefully soon I will have some time to start a garden.  I know that will help cut some of my grocery bill as well.


I will be sure to post an update soon, with picture of my finds and how this plan works out for my family! 

My inspiration comes from The Gardener's Cottage

Fish Skeleton

This is a fun recreation from a blog that has inspired me to have fun with what I create.  They would look great as a kitchen decoration.   I have a few ideas for them including making a flag garland. Enjoy!

Here is a link to the original creator Basteldibix

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Sweaters to Sweats

Here is an easy way to turn a sweater you no longer war into a pair of child sweats for a child.

First you will cut the sleeves off at an angle

Then turn them inside out and sew them together starting and finishing a few inches from the edges.

You might have to cut and adjust the opening for the waist depending on the size of the child.  

Now there are a few ways you can finish these off. 

 One option is to use a crocheted yarn braid and make a draw string waist, or you and use elastic (maybe from another piece of clothing.) and hem it down so you have an elastic waist.

Below is a pair I finished using a sleeve from an XL t-shirt that was left over from making the cloth diapers.   

Always be sure to save your scraps.  I will continue to show you ways to use up every part. 

Upcycled T-shirt Diapers!

Look at this stack of colorful t-shirts!

I have been going through my familys clothes and collecting up all the 100% cotton t-shirts that are no longer worn.  It doesn't matter if there's holes or even some stain, I'll find a way to work with them!  If you don't have any old shirts hiding in your closet you can get them at a thrift shop pretty cheap, even better try a yard sale.  Sometimes towards the end of the day whatever clothes weren't sold individually will sold by the bag full for just a couple bucks.

Now look at these fun diapers!  They are 4x8x4, diaper service quality prefolds.  Meaning 4 layers of material for the outer rails and 8 in the center.  You wouldnt want to do any less or you could have problems with leaking.  The smallest measurements I use are 13"x 18" and I will go slightly larger just depending on the shirt I am working with. I like to use contrasting tread for fun, straight stitch to tack down the center layers and the finish it up with a zig-zag stitch around the entire edge.

I will follow up with a no sew fleece diaper cover and woolies made out of wool sweaters.

I would love to hear your ideas of ways to reuse T-shirts. 

(I will have sets of T-shirt diapers in my Etsy shop soon.  I will be opening it once I finish moving!)