Out with the old, In with the new

I finally did it!  I got some pictures up of our new washer and dryer.  The problem has been laundry stacked in front of it since I got them.  I still have the same amount to do but in wayyyy less loads and time!  Who knew one would be so excited about just one dry cycle.  I mean really?

 Just look at all the room in there?  I swear I could fit the dog in there on the gentle cycle...I mean we are starting financial peace tonight & I could save about 40 bucks!  Tempting!

We also said good bye to our Jeep!  It was a bittersweet moment.  This is the vehicle that moved us across the country on our journey.  It carried my sweet babies home from the hospital.  

It brought a new puppy to our house.  It outlasted many road trips.  We finally out grew it.  It's like an end to a chapter of our lives.

 Now we get to start a new chapter (and a new car payment) with this luxurious ride!  We feel so blessed beyond measure with this vehicle.  God exceeded our expectations!

 Our kids LOVE there new dual-DVD players!  (can we say spoiled)

I am sure lots of memories will be made with this vehicle.  We give all praise to God for his wonderful provision in our lives!

Valentine Cutepon-Free Download

I have been trying to create one new thing each month for you to download for free!  I sure hope you don't miss this adorable valentine cutepon!  All you need to do is download it, print, cut & staple ends together or punch a hole in the corner and tie them together with some ribbon.  Perfect little gift for your kids for Valentine's Day!  Plus they are FREE!  

Hope you & your family have a special Valentine's Day!

Snow Day

It was a declared snow day at our house yesterday!  Gabe had a 2 hour delay the day before, arrived to school & basically went to P.E., had lunch, watched movies & colored for the day.  When I found out we had another 2 hour delay the next day Bill thought it would be best for him just to stay home.  So, that's what we did!  Here's what our day looked like.

Fun Morning Outside (for a little bit) 

Even the dogs wanted to be outside!

We came inside for some snow cones of course! 

(hot cocoa is over-rated)

 We had our special lunch!  My kids LOVE eating this way!  I save it for special days!

We took a second trip outside for some color fun!

This girl loves her boots!  A true Texan!

We came in for Lily's nap & Gabe's craft time!

(wish 5 years olds still took naps, haha)

 We finished our day off with Pizza Hut (Gabe's pick), Ice Cream (another one of Gabe's picks), and Monopoly!  (which will continue tonight)

I <3 Snow Days!

Purses Anyone?

I have been so busy with orders lately!  I thought I would show you one of them!  I had a customer fall in love with these mini treat bags on Etsy.  She loved the way they looked, how they folded, the handle, the monogram...etc.

I must admit they are cute.  ;-)  She was hoping to fit a little bit more in them so I started to brainstorm for her!  I came up with this.

 How fun, right?

 I folded the paper, included a bag I cut down so she could fill it but have the same look on the outside.

 I even included some round, velcro so they could be opened & closed like a real purse!

Best of all, they can ship flat!  I was proud of my little creation & thought I would share it with you!  These purses can be purchased for $2.00 each and can be customized with any color you would like!

Papercutz

I know I don't talk about my business on here very often but I couldn't resist sharing some pictures from my workshop that I co-hosted this past weekend.  We did a 2 day crop at a local church & I really had a good time.  I think all of my guests did as well.  The best part about the whole weekend was getting to know new people & getting to have conversations without being interrupted by kids...doing what I love to do!

I love that I am able to stay home with my kids & do what I love!  I have a few more pictures on my blog so be sure to stop by and check them out.  

Also, be sure to visit Take It From Me I am the Featured Business today & tomorrow!  

There will be a giveaway so be sure to stop by & enter to win!

Featured Business

Hope you are staying warm today!  It is VERY cold here.  Today Papercutz is being featured on Take It From Me!  Please go on over & check it out.  Plus you can enter the giveaway to win some fabulous stuff from me!  Who doesn't love freebies?  Grab a cup of coffee & go take a look!

Workshop

 We had a fabulous turn out for our 2 day workshop/crop event!  I wanted to share with you some pictures of all the fun we had! 

I loved it because I learned some new things from some of the attendees & I got to make some new friends all doing what I LOVE to do!  Hope you can make it to the next one!