Who says you can't go home?

So little monster and I have been back in Ohio for 2 months now. We live with my Mom now and occupy the main room of the basement. It's a decent size really and even has a half bathroom and a (nonworking) fireplace. This room allows both of us to have a sleeping area, her with a twin sized day bed and me with a queen sized futon; a total of 4 dressers, 2 each; her giant toy chest, a book case, mini fridge, a seating area with a giant chair and a bean bag chair, a place for the TV stand AND my favorite, a crafting corner (complete with pegboard!) This area we have has so much potential and I cannot wait to get it just the way I want it.

 I am still planning on getting this blog going again and have many projects coming up that I can't wait to share! One project I am working on that will take quite awhile for me to complete is a Harry Potter paper piecing quilt. I am a couple weeks behind on this project but plan on catching up soon. Here is a pic of one of the blocks I have pieced so far:

I have, I believe, pieced 3 blocks so far. However, I don't have pictures of them at this time. This will be such a fun project and I cannot wait to complete it!

I am still making other things to sell on my Etsy store. Here are some new items available now:

I have been working on so much lately. I am attempting to make Goddess dolls and still have to perfect the pattern but here is a rough draft of it so far:

I want to make the body longer and the hip area wider.

Well, that's what I have been up to lately! :) Next week, I start babysitting 4 wonderful kids 2 days a week. I am so excited, though I have never looked after 5 kids (my monster will be with us) before. But I am confident I can do it. I love these kids and they love me. I can't wait to teach them different crafts and do activities with them. I will, of course, update here as often as I can. Well, happy crafting! Until next time <3

Last day of school, crafting and squats!

So Wednesday I chaperoned the last field trip of the year and of my Monsters time in Ohio. We went to the library and park. It was a nice time, I helped some of the kids pick out books and even played on the playground with them! I was the only adult playing. Though I have a bruise from banging my knee on the ladder to the slide. Guess that's what I get for trying to keep up with 8 years old when I am almost 30 (1 month and 13 days!). Then Thursday was the last day of school. I cried after one of the girls came up to me and gave me a hug thanking me for everything since Kindergarten. Yeah, water works ensued. I will miss them kids when we move. Also my second grade teacher is retiring this year! So tears were had there as well. 

Monster (middle) and 2 of her BFFs

My 2nd grade teacher and myself

Monsters class at the library

So, I haven't updated about the green onion situation in some time! It worked out wonderfully and I have used them already. I am currently waiting to go to the store to get more green onions because the bulbs on the others went bad. I definitely reccomend anyone who likes saving money to try this! Also you can do it with celery as well, but we don't eat nearly enough celery to do it though.

I have been a crafting machine lately. I have made bracelets, earrings, necklaces and bookmarks. I am taking a small break due to an impending migraine though. However, the next craft project I am trying is braided headbands made from old t-shirts as seen here.  I am excited to see if I can make them. That would save me money on hair accessories and would give me something to do with all these old t-shirts I no longer wear! I love up-cycling projects!! I did a few back in December that were adorable!

Choker I made

Necklace I made

 

Earrings I made

So today is day 7 of the 30 day squat challenge. Todays number was 80. I also had to babysit all day which made it a little difficult to get much of anything done let alone 80 squats. However, I got them done! The last 20 were a doozy! My dog, Dusty, decided it would be a good idea to hump me mid squat.....yeah, it was horrible, haha. The kids thought it funny though. He is a german shepherd/border collie mix.