I figured I would start this blog off with a more in depth look into what makes me tick. If you read my brief bio on the side you already know that I am a busy mom of 3 kids and love to get my hands on things and try them out. I work full time, so finding time to do things can be a bit of a juggling act. I am not even going to pretend that my life is "together"...because in all honesty, it's not! I vow to be honest and open on this blog and if you ever have any questions, please, please feel free to ask me in the comments. Ok, so I will dive right in. I had my first kid when I was 20 years old and even though she wasn't planned for, she became a pivotal point in my life. She made me straighten up and focus on things bigger than myself. (not saying I was a wild child...just young and immature) I did marry her dad but after a year and a half I already knew that was a mistake...so that ended. And now I am married to a great guy who, for the most part, puts up with my crazy ideas and supports me in my endeavors. :) Then came kiddo 2 and 3 and life hasn't stopped since. My life does revolve around them...from encouraging them to try new things to driving them to their after school activities to making Halloween costumes to doing their laundry, it's a never ending process!! I do have a problem with being blunt and opinionated though I don't think it's a problem really...it's just me. Take me for who I am or don't, I'm not going to change and yes I may be politically incorrect a lot of the time, have a bawdy sense of humor and a foul mouth at times but I am honest and loyal and people know where they stand with me.
Anywho, last year I taught myself how to crochet and it has become my way to unwind. It has become an AMAZING outlet for my creativity and my list of projects I would like to do in never-ending. I opened up an Etsy shop as well at the end of the year and while business is a little slow, it has been generating a bit of traffic and I am hopeful that this next year will be a lot better. (Keep in mind...I opened my shop in November 2015...Lol!!) Every year I try to learn a new skill and since learning how to crochet was last years skill, I now need a new skill to learn. My hope it to learn how to make wooden crochet hooks on a lathe but that will require me to buy some tools, and let's be honest...we are on a budget. That's another thing this blog will hopefully help out with...saving money, because who doesn't need help in that department?!?!? I walk through stores or browse online and see things that I like and then BAM!! Sticker shock!! Then I look again and think...hmm...bet I could make that. :) The hamster on the wheel is always running I'm telling ya! (though sometimes he falls off and I get derailed) Such is life.
I am planning on posting regularly, though sometimes the best made plans still don't work out that well. Topics I hope to cover in this blog: crochet projects, sewing (mis)adventures, DIY projects, home remodeling/decorating, mommy tips, recipes and my journey through weight loss/learning to not hate the image in the mirror. So come along with me on this magic carpet ride and let's have some fun!
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