new beginnings.

it's hard to believe it's been two years since i wrote on this blog. perhaps everyone lost faith in me, but in case someone didn't. here i am! so much has happened. i went back to school at USU and graduated! i had another baby boy in May. and we have moved twice! don't worry i still try to be a little domestic even with my busy schedule. and i also recently started my own business as a Shelf Reliance Consultant. read on...and enter the contest! i'll send the winning prize anywhere in the US.

(including hawaii and alaska)

I am excited to let you know about a unique opportunity that i have recently begun. I have become a Shelf Reliance Consultant! This opportunity will allow me to help people worldwide become self reliant, financially independent, and better prepared for the future!

You can expect great things by participating in one of my Shelf Reliance Parties.

*Education. learn valuable tips and information

on how to build, manage, and cook with food storage.

*Great tasting food. watch a cooking demo and taste

samples of delicious food storage recipes that are easy to make!

*Free and half off products. Earn free and

half off items every time you host a party!

*Business opportunity. Learn about the exciting

benefits of becoming a Shelf Reliance Consultant.

*Pricing. Receive exclusive pricing and product variety

available only to home party customers.

*Fun. enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere with family and friends.

To kick start this new adventure I'm doing a contest!

you will be entered to win a FREE can of THRIVE food!!

here's what you have to do...

1. link to my new blog and read "my story".

2. be a follower on the blog by clicking "join this site." on the right side.

3. encourage your friends to join the site, and leave a comment showing me where you did this. (Facebook, twitter, blogger etc.)

The contest will end October 30!

(my birthday!!)

I will announce the winner on the thrive blog!

taking a break...perhaps a long one.

i've been sick a lot lately and sadly it's not looking like i'll be better anytime soon. the doc suggested reducing my stress. however that's suppose to happen? so between beinig a mother, putting our house up for sale, finishing the semester with 14 credits, fullfilling church callings and still finding time to spend with my family i've decided to let the creative side of me take a break. so no more sewing all the ideas that linger in my mind, no more recipe searching or food network watching, no more savy grocery shopping, no more room redecorating (all though i still haven't showed you the last three i've done and the one i have to finish....maybe!) and no more thrift store shopping. and you may be asking how can you reduce stress by taking out everything fun? well, for now anyway, every spare moment is spent resting. {sleeping} and so far my body is liking that better than anything i could ever bake. so, months from now when i decide to be domestic again....i'll let you know! untill then, may God bless you and your crafts!

quick fix!

i've been looking for some cute dark wicker chairs for our back porch. the camping chairs are just a sore eye! well everything i see that i like has a $49.99 tag {or higher} and i just don't want to spend $100.00 on patio chairs {i'm cheap...real cheap!} so when i was at the dollar store yesterday i spotted these.

for only $14.99 i liked the chair. hated the color.

so i changed it with some spray paint!

now i just need some cute lil' outdoor pillows and wa-laa!

need photos?

this photographer is giving away 2 8X10 portraits for free! a $40.00 value! check her out for the details!!

i understand...

i bet you've all lost faith in me. not posting for 15 days is a blogging sin, i'm sure! so sorry. i understand if you have found other more dedicated bloggers to occupy your time. perhaps it was a good move. i've been so busy lately. designing...being a mom...visiting family....holidays but my biggest excuse is the absence of my beloved laptop! it got a new hard drive this week and the geek squad had a hard time. i didn't understand anything they were telling me to do. {why can't they just say..."the blue button"? i do know my colors but i have no idea about computer lingo!} needless to say it was a frustrating few weeks with out my buddy! {the laptop, in case you're confused!}

so my creative domesticness has been put on the back burner. if perhaps you haven't lost faith and you want more...ask me questions. i'd be more than happy to share anything your interested in. grocery shopping on a tight budget? decorating before and after pics? home selling tips? how-to make an apron? crafts i do with my one-year old? recipes? what is everyone in the mood for?

thanks for visiting my blog {as boring as it has been} i will try to make it worth your time in the future!

oh and in case you care {like if you're my mom!} I'm in the paper today!! it's not a flattering picture by any means...but check it out! and be sure to read your Cache Magazine that comes out tomorrow for a feature article on our business!!!!

THaNKs, tHanKS, ThAnkS!

i had so much fun on monday. thanks everyone for wishing me luck!

and just a little side note: remember this?? well.....I WON IT!!!! to cool, i know! but if you are ever in the market for a photographer and you live nearby, this girl really is great!

and happy late april fools day! sorry, no jokes.

Wish Me LOTs and LotS of LuCK!

BIG NEWS!!! i work for Staged Elements {a home staging business} and they have selected me to be their spokesperson for their first TV debut! can you believe it? i've only had the nervous pukes for 12 hours now. but i'm super excited! we have some great ideas on color schemes for your home. You'll surely be impressed! we'll be on Studio 5 (channel 5 at 11:00am) on Monday March 30!! don't worry it's a LIVE taping. {excuse me while i pee my pants!} so watch for me, and cheer me on! if you miss it... check out http://www.studio5.ksl.com/ after the taping.

here's a sneak peak...

wish me luck {seriously} folks! im gonna need it!!