I’d like to tell you about a wonderful Etsy artist named Hannah.  (I go to church with Hannah and her mom Teresa; they are some of the sweetest gals I know.) She has just updated her Etsy shop with something very special–vintage button bracelets.

When I asked Hannah why she makes these bracelets she said,

“I love to make things, especially things that will be special to someone else. They are my great-grandmother’s (Mammy, as I called her) buttons.  Since she passed, my grandmother has a huge container full of her buttons that she let me use.  It is so special to my mom and the rest of our family to be able to wear something that was hers on our wrists.    I really enjoy making them and if someone would want a bracelet made with their heirloom buttons I would gladly do it.”

So, do you have any buttons from your family or children’s clothing you’d like to make into a memory bracelet? Just let Hannah know (contact her at her Etsy shop), she’s friendly and easy to work with.  I know that you will treasure what she creates especially for you!

Go say hi and check out Hannah’s new Etsy listings!

(You won’t want to miss the hilarious video coming tomorrow.  For those who have um..bladder control issues when laughing, you better be ready!)

Most of the New Year resolutions being made this  year will sound something like this:

“I’m so mad at myself for eating all that_____during the holidays!  I’ve gained____pounds and look so fat!  From now on I’m eating only celery and drinking water!”

Come on girls!  Is that anyway to take care of ourselves?!

Right now I’m in the middle of slimming down and getting fit.  So, I know what you’re going through!  Sometimes my resolve melts just like mozzarella on a gooey cheese pizza!   (Can you tell what I’m NOT eating?)  :-p

Starving ourselves won’t make us look like we did 10 years ago. Unfortunately the only thing that will get us into the shape we want to be in is hard work.  There, I said it.  Hard work.

It isn’t fair that getting “poofy” is so easy.  But, just like the extra pounds came on one bite at a time, the flab will come off one bite at a time.   (Eating healthy food for your body and not eating the things that will make you gain weight.)

I eat pretty healthy foods, but my portion control button has been turned off.   Sigh….

I’ve started using a salad plate instead of a dinner plate to help me keep my portion sizes under control.  I’ve read that when you have filled up a smaller plate that you feel like you are still getting a lot of food.   I’ll just keep repeating that to myself… 

One step at a time…

Here’s to being fit and fine in 2009!

What are you working on this year, do tell!

Drum roll please…..Presenting today’s winner in the cutest haircut category….Laryssa from Heaven in the Home!!!

Ya’ll!  I’m so excited!!!  I think it turned out very well.  I shocked a few people at church.   Everyone seemed to like it. I’m just not used to all that attention!
This cut is not only cute, but will be easy to maintain.  Easy maintenance is a must, because I have small children and a very full schedule.
Thanks for joining in the fun of picking hairstyles in this post.  I guess you can tell I didn’t pick any of them.
My sweet Adam likes my hair longer, so this was a way we could both be happy.  And that is what marriage is all about!

See you tomorrow!

Today’s the day.   It’s haircut time! I know to some of you that getting your hair cut is not a big deal.  I tend to put it off and then go for a whole new look.

It usually goes like this:  Cut it short, grow it long, cut it short…..

Hey, what can I say?  I like change!

So…stay tuned for the big reveal on Thursday so you can see what I picked out!

I’m REALLY EXCITED and a little nervous!

Every once in a while I really want to cut my hair.

Do.   Something.   Different.

I guess it happens to most of us.  I just get tired of the same style day after day…after day….

So…I know this might sound crazy but, when I want to find new hairstyles I look at wigs online.

Yep, I said wigs.

You can pick what length you want and choose from hundreds of styles.

(Without seeing nasty ads or photos that usually pull up when you’re looking for images.)

Here’s a great wig site I found yesterday.  I thought I’d put up some of the haircuts I’m thinking about.

What do you think?   Which one do you like best?  Which one do you think will look good on me?

(Tell me which one you think would look cute on me by leaving the number of the picture with your comment.)

Thanks!  I can’t wait to see what you all like!

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