I'm SEW cheap!

No more Monday dread!!!!

2016-10-17T07:37:00.003-07:00

Mondays....I used to dread them...another start to another stressful week. My mind set needed to change. Slowly but surely, the Lord began to work on me and help me to see differently. It wasn't instant, it came slowly, like Lincoln logs....piece after piece until I was finally able to get victory over the dread! Do you have a few minutes? I'd like to share with you what I've learned....

Healthy from the Inside

2016-10-16T12:58:00.001-07:00

It's been a LONG time since I've posted on here.... and a LOT has changed. Namely...ME! There's a saying: " If you know me based on who I was a year ago, you don't know me at all. My growth game is strong. Allow me to reintroduce myself." This is SO true for me! I used to live my life "from the couch" so to speak. Oh I left the house. I coach volleyball and cross country, own a house

The Keys are MINE!

2012-03-30T12:43:00.002-07:00

FINALLY!!!...after a whole ton of ups and downs and almost not even GETTING the house...oh, and a whole lotta prayer....The keys are MINE!!!! Now, the real work begins! Today, we closed on the house, tomorrow, we dig in and start renovating! First up: Demolition! We are going to remove the rest of the carpet from the dining room and kitchen, as well as the

Life's getting PINteresting....

2012-03-14T13:44:00.000-07:00

Still waiting for the actual closing on our house.....having to jump some hurdles and hop through some loopholes, but, In the meantime, I've been planning my list of things to do and the order to do them in. AND....I'm dreaming a lil....wanna dream with me? Come find me on Pinterest....my pinterest name is Volleysoft!!!!!

GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT IS EXPIRING TOMORROW!!!!

2012-02-29T19:24:00.001-08:00

GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT IS EXPIRING TOMORROW!!!!! All you wonderful friends who are following my blog, I'm gonna MISS you......UNLESS>......you follow me on Linky Followers!!!! Here is what the linky widget looks like: PLEASE feel free to LINK up so I don't have to MISS YOU!!!!!

I'm SEW cheap takes it to the NEXT LEVEL!

2012-02-27T18:48:00.000-08:00

WOW....It's been a while since I've posted anything! Life has been EXTREMELY busy! Since I've last posted, a new beginning has presented itself into the SEWcheap family....We're MOVING!!! We've gotten an opportunity to relocate closer to our church and more central to pretty much everything, YET....it's still not in the city limits! That's the good news....the bad news...the

Give the Gift of BLOG for Christmas!

2011-11-14T09:38:00.000-08:00

The holidays are here....Christmas is fast approaching and this household's attention has turned toward presents for family and friends. Our family loves to make homemade gifts for Christmas. Besides being SEW cheap, they are from the heart, and mean more!! This year, the ideas have been flowing in and I'm enjoying getting them ready. I thought I'd share the ideas with y'all so

Dishcloth swap and Giveaway WINNER!!!

2011-08-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

After a TOO LONG hiatus from internet in my home, I'M BACK!!! FIRST oreder of business: Pics from the dishcloth swap and notification of the winner! The swap rules, in a nutshell...crochet 2 dishcloths and swap em w/ ur buddy. When all the swappings done, a winner will be chosen to receive 2 skeins of yarn and a crochet book.... My "swap buddy" was "DONNALEE"

2011-08-12T06:57:00.000-07:00

IT's FRIDAY! Time for a blog hop! WOOHOO!!!! Here's where I've placed my lilly pad today!

"My Favorite Friday!"

2011-05-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

TGIF! WOOHOO!!! Today, on "MY FAVORITE FRIDAY" I'm featuring a favorite Blog site of mine: Keeper of the Home !!!! Her subtitle, which says "Naturally Inspired Living for the Christian Homemaker" is SO true! Her posts inspire me to be the best "homemaker" I can be for my family and my God! The current post up at "Keeper of the Home" is "Fun Frugal Memories to Make with

My Wish list...or I SEW wish for these....!

2011-05-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

I have been on a FREGGIE crave lately. I have no desire for pasta, burger, steak, chicken....(still want fish!) right now....I'm not vegan, nor am I a raw foodie, YET....(I'm secretly a raw food wannabe!) Having a family of 7 makes going raw difficult, to say the least. However, my body is telling me that I totally need fruits and veggies right now, and I'm listening

Borrowed Book Review #2: Round Robin

2011-05-03T07:30:00.000-07:00

I finished the second book (novel) in the Elm Creek Quilts series...I got it Friday, finished it last night. I couldn't put it down.....well, not literally, I had to read it between, schooling 5 kids, mushroom picking with my parents(found NONE!), fixing boo-boo's, church twice and choir practice on Sunday,.....and a "FEW" other things....but when I

Friday Blog hopping...and VERSATILE BLOGGER!!

2011-04-29T09:15:00.000-07:00

It's Friday and I'm hopping! Also, The How To Mommy has given me my 2nd "Versatile Blogger" award.....which means....time to spread the love!!!! The rules of the Versatile Blogger Award are as follows: Leave a comment to thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post. Tell us seven things about yourself Award fifteen recently discovered new

Review: The Quilter's Apprentice

2011-04-28T16:14:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if I've mentioned, but I LOVE to read. There just doesn't seem to have been enough time the past, oh, I don't know....FIFTEEN years! This last year, however, some changes have happened which have allowed me to feel free to take up this beloved hobby again...... That being said....I AM cheap....so...I borrow my books from the library! I live in

Thrifty Thursday!!!!

2011-04-28T09:45:00.000-07:00

Saved By Love Creations Is having a Thursday blog hop, and , seeing how I still can't figure out how to fix my LOVELY serger......I thought I'd hop around too!

Wordless Wednesdays

2011-04-26T17:01:00.000-07:00

It's Time for "Wordless Wednesdays!" There are just 2 simple rules: 1. Follow the host (God's Perfect Promises) and I on GoogleFollow widget in the sidebar. If you're a new follower please comment so I can follow back. 2. Grab & post the hop button on your blog so we can spread the word! (Found at God's perfect Promises) Here's the linky!