Happy New Year

I've been missing in blog land. I was completely overcome in December by the craft bug.  I swear, it's like I can't stop!  I made a large majority of the girl's Christmas gifts. They both got a doll and I made doll cradles and clothes for them as well as diaper bags with their names embroidered on them.

 

Since then, I've also made wall decorations for my bathroom, cute note pad sets for family and teachers, and remade a lamp for Cailyn's room. Not to mention even more doll clothes and jewelry.  I swear it's just all floating in my head and I can't stop.

Yesterday, I found a book at the Salvation Army about making dolls. Somebody stop me! I'm also on an organizing kick. I used my birthday money to get a label maker. I was way more excited than is normal. lol!

My oldest "baby" turned 7 last month.  She's reading up a storm and blows me away daily.  As much as I need a job, I am treasuring this time with my girls so much as well as all this learning about me time.  I never knew I was this creative!

Trying something new

I have recently become unemployed.  Despite applying for many jobs I find myself doing the single mom thing on a very limited budget.  So here I am trying to save my sanity as well and trying to make ends meet.  I have so many blessings to count despite challenges. I mean, we all have challenges, right!? So I'm choosing to see the bright side.  I got to see my 1st grader, Brenna, off on her first day of school today!  Then I took a walk with Cailyn, my 3 year old.  She was so excited when she realized that Brenna being at school meant that she got to play with her toys.Two weeks ago, I got to spend the day of Cailyn's birthday with her.  I've never gotten to spend the day with my girls on their birthdays. 

Today I wrote out a menu for the next week and a half using what I've got and the sales fliers from the grocery store.  I've also ordered this months "Bread of Life" box from Angle Food Ministries.  I will be able to pick that up on the 27th. Then the next few weeks menus will be based on that.  If you are looking for a great value you should take a look. You don't have to have any income limitations to be able to get it.

And just so you know, I've never been a cook. I'm still learning as I go. My momma made everything in the microwave. And velveeta was a main staple in most meals.  I loved my momma to death, but cooking was not her forte. My ex husband was the cook of the family previously. So this is all new territory.