En Vogue Pogue

Make Something Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:13:00 +0000

I was asked by a friend to post a tutorial for my DIY man's shirt to tank top. The pictures that I have are old, but I'll do my best to write a good description. Feel free to ask any questions!

I took one of my husband's old T-shirts, laid it out flat and used one of my tank tops (that fit well) as a template. I cut around it, and because T-shirts are made of jersey knit, I didn't have to worry about finishing the edges around the color, sleeves, and bottom.

I used the extra fabric that I cut off around the bottom to make the ruffle on top. Super, super easy! Set your machine to the largest zig-zag stitch, pull out your bobbin thread, and stitch over the bobbin thread.

I pinned the ruffle where I wanted it, and sewed away!

All in all, I think this took me about 15 minutes. I think I need to go rummaging through my husband's clothes again, now. This has made me want to do another one!

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 21:27:00 +0000

I went with fairly simple this week. I don't have a lot going on, but if next week is going to be like things have been, my schedule will fill up fairly quickly.

Tomorrow & Sunday: purple chevron washi and butterflies.

Monday & Tuesday: Metallic washi tape by Duck Tape. LOVE IT!

Wednesday & Thursday: Black glitter washi and stickers from the dollar store.

Friday & Saturday. I love this orange washi and I paired it with some carnival themed stickers from the Dollar Tree.

I still find a lot of my planning supplies at the Dollar Tree, but I haven't been able to find washi there for months! Is anyone else running into this, too? It makes me sad! I loved having washi there!

Anyway, that's my week next week! Have a fabulous weekend!

Thankful Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:55:00 +0000

I have no idea what week I'm on. My hiatus from blogging really threw me off! But, I'm back, and as usual, I have a lot to be thankful for!

1. New neighbors. YAY! I'm so excited to have a good friend close! And a little boy Asher's age! BONUS!
2. Advocare. Jim has recently started their 24 Day Challenge and is doing great! I'm excited for him.
3. Fresh produce. I'm loving the Farmer's Markets and fruit stands this year. YUM.
4. Being back in a routine. I love my routine, and summer sure throws it off. We're back into a semi-routine, I guess. It's a good thing. (That totally sounded like Martha Stewart.)
5. Shaker bottles
6. Phone calls from old friends.
7. Spark. This is another Adovcare product, and so far, it's my favorite. It's completely replaced my coffee in the morning!!! Yep, you read that right. I'm loving the energy that I have from Spark, and there's no mid-afternoon crash. I feel good all day long!
8. Tap shoes. Haven started tap lessons last week. She loves them, and it's fun the hear the taps as she walks across the tile floors in our house.
9. Deep Blue. This rub has been a life saver the past few weeks. I was diagnosed with tendonitis in both of my knees, and along with my sciatica, it makes for long painful days. I love this stuff. It's relieving my pain and healing from the inside out.
10. Jim's blog. If you want to keep up with Jim's results on his challenge, follow him here: 24-Day Challenged Not only is it great to see and hear about his results, but my man's a funny guy. He'll definitely make you laugh.
11. For his sense of humor. I'm blessed to have a home filled with laughter because of him.
12. Dojo points. This is an app that my friend Abbie recommended to me. Its awesome. It gives the kids points for the good things that they do and takes them away for the bad. I added a reward once they get to a certain amount of points, and I gotta tell ya, my kids are motivated to do the right thing! They absolutely hate when I have to take points away, and they're constantly checking to see how many points they have. It's awesome.
13. Physical Therapy. I had to go for a while for the problems that I was having with my knees. I'm thankful for a good therapist as well as what I learned to help me feel better!
14. My resistance band. I used to just use this to work out, but it's great for stretches, too.
15. Miracles. My cousin, Allie was burned pretty badly at the beginning of June. She's back to work as of yesterday. That's pretty amazing. Follow her story here: Prayers for Allie
16. Windy days
17. Letters from the boys' new school teachers.
18. Sprinklers
19. Back yard pools on hot days
20. Hope. Hope is an amazing thing....

If you're interested in the Advocare products, or just would like information, feel free to hit the contact me link! I'd love to chat about it!

Make Something Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:44:00 +0000

I'm actually sitting in physical therapy on a recumbent bike as I'm writing this. It's fun to blog on my phone... Not! But, it must be done.

Here's a couple of projects that I've finished in the last couple of weeks:

I have a friend that is very tall. She has a hard time finding skirts that are long enough for her, so she asked me to make her one. Here's the pattern that I used:

And the fabric:

I forgot to get an after picture, but, I promise, it was super cute!

I made a quick trip down to Idaho last week and I got to meet my new niece for the first time. I made a bunch of goodies for her.

There's some burp cloths, a few bibs, and a baby toy. They all have terry cloth backing, so they're super absorbent.

And here's little Nili modeling one of the bibs. Isn't she adorable?

Have a happy Monday!

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:35:00 +0000

Wow... It's been a while! I'm getting back into the habit of blogging regularly, I promise. My only excuse is that life happens. The end of school completely threw off my groove! I've been really busy, and just haven't been able to get around to posting.
Anyway, here's this past week:

Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday & Thursday

A friend and I made a quick business trip down to Idaho. It was a good time, but it was quick!

Friday & Saturday

I'm really enjoying having my kids all day for the summer! Lots of play time in the sun.

I hope you have a great weekend! I plan to!

Filofax Friday: A day late... Again

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 15:57:00 +0000

Life has been so busy on Fridays I have not had time to sit down on my computer and blog... I could do it from my phone, but typing on that little screen just isn't appealing to me.

After next weekend, life should slow down considerably and give me some room to breathe!
Here's my week.

I love this washi tape! Buttons and other sewing notions!

Fleur de lis! I love fleur de lis. So much so, that I even have one tattooed on one of my toes.

That's a project life card that you see there. I've got my son's invitation list for his birthday party that he's having next week on the other side of it. It's nice to have all my planning right there.

His birthday was Thursday, and he LOVES race cars, so I went with a race car theme.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Thankful Thursday: Week 24 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAY!!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 15:23:00 +0000

My Little Man is eight today. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by! I'm so thankful for him, and today's Thankfuls are all going to Jay!

1. For the smile you bring to my face every day!

2. That you're THE best big brother!

3. You're a great friend! And your friends LOVE you!

4. You don't let others pull you along. You're definitely one of a kind!

5. For breakdancing. That you're not afraid to "get down" anywhere.

6. I love your confidence!

7. Your love for God and others grows everyday, and I love the way you show others.

8. You're always thinking of other people, making things for them, and looking for ways to be giving.

9. On the day you were born, I became what I always wanted to be: Mommy.

The nurses at the hospital teased me because I wouldn't put you down. I love you, Little Man!

10. That you look like your daddy. So handsome. I'm thankful that you have the example of a man who loves God and loves his family. I know you'll grow up to be just like him.

11. You're always taking care of other people.

12. Your are SO persistent! You don't give up, and that's SUCH A GOOD THING! I pray that it always serves you well.

13. That you think of your little sister and love her so much. I may not mean a lot to her now, but I promise when she gets bigger she will appreciate it more than you know!

14. You're a natural leader.

15. The color green. You love green, and have it on, most days. Here's to looking like a pickle!

16. You have so much energy. You never stop. I know that you're out of bed in the morning when I hear you running down the hall.

17. You can always make me laugh.

18. The way you try to include your brother in everything.

19. The love you have for music. From wanting to be a rock star, or a DJ, or a breakdancer. You can do them all!

20. That I get to be your mom. God knew what he was doing when he gave you to me. I love you, so much, little man!

Happy, happy, birthday!

Another Filofax Saturday!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 31 May 2014 14:32:00 +0000

The last couple of days have kind of been nutso for me. Too busy to sit down and blog... So, while I've got a few minutes before anyone else gets up... Here's my week!

Saturday & Sunday. I didn't do any stickers, but I love the polka dot washi!

Monday & Tuesday. Monday was Memorial day, so I went with a Patriotic theme.

Wednesday & Thursday. I love the Ladybugs!

And Friday and TODAY! I LOVE THE MUSTACHES!!

I made a trip to Hobby Lobby yesterday and found a ton more cute stickers and washi! Stay tuned on Monday for pictures of another headpiece I'm making! Have a fabulous weekend!

Make Something Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:45:00 +0000

Here's a couple of projects that I finished last week. The hats, bow ties, and hair bows are for a dance recital. I love how they turned out! The hair bows will most likely have rhinestones attached to them. The kids that will be wearing these are between the ages of 4 and 6, so it will be absolutely adorable!

And this is another shirt refashion that I did. I started with one of my husband's old T-shirts and a vintage doily. I used my Cricut to cut a fleur de lis to use as a template, then cut it out of the shirt.

I pinned and pinned, and then sewed the doily in place.

Not the greatest picture, but you get the idea. Pretty cute, if I say so myself! I also made a pocket out of another doily and added it to the front. But... I put it too far to the left, so I need to fix that.

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 May 2014 16:46:00 +0000

Sorry that I didn't post my Thankful Thursday post yesterday. My phone died, which is how I post all of my pictures, and it was just impossible to get to it... Look for a double dose next Thursday.

Here's my week! You'll notice a lot more sticky notes. I've taken a cue from Jennifer from http://www.mypurpleylife.com and started putting a fly leaf in between my current pages. This way I can stick notes or whatever I'd like to it and still see the day that I'm on. After the day is over, I transfer my notes to the corresponding page. I'm loving how it works!

Sunday & Monday

Tuesday & Wednesday

Aren't those Peacock stickers awesome? They're from Sticker King.

Thursday & Friday

Here you can see the fly leaf in between my pages. This is really working well for me. I've been writing down inspiring Scriptures or quotes every day and it's really helping me stay positive throughout the day.

Is there a system that you use to help you keep your chin up during the day? I'd love to hear about it! Leave me a comment!

Tip Tuesday: My favorite cleaning tips!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 May 2014 15:58:00 +0000

I've got a few of my favorite cleaning tips (or shortcuts) to share with you today.

I hate to clean. I loathe it. But, it's one of those things that must be done, so I do it. I have a cleaning schedule that I do my best to keep up on, and it really helps. I have several Pinterest recipes for cleaners that I've made, and they're all tried and true. The only cleaning solution that I buy from the store any more is Windex. I'm not sure how much I actually save making my own, but I know it's a lot.

Here goes:

You know I make my own laundry detergent. Here's the link to that post:http://envoguepogue.blogspot.com/2013/12/laundry-bombs_31.html

And my dishwasher detergent: http://envoguepogue.blogspot.com/2014/02/tip-tuesday-homemade-dishwasher-soap.html

I use Windex for my glass (of course) but thanks to Pinterest, I've found a new and amazing way to use it. My dining chairs are upholstered with microseude. Having three little ones, they get really dirty really quickly. I've found the best way to clean them is with Windex! Just spray some on, and use a scrub brush to wipe the grime off. It's awesome! Here's the link:http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2013/03/clean-microfiber-the-easy-way/

I've also been making my own Swiffer solution! I bought some microfiber cloths from the dollar store, and cut them to fit my Swiffer. They're machine washable, so no more wasting money on Swiffer pads! And here's the link to remove the top off the Swiffer solution bottle. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-the-cap-on-a-Swiffer-Wet-Jet-cleaner/

For the cleaning solution, I used equal parts vinegar and hot water, and about 20 drops of lemon essential oil. It works every bit as well as the original solution!

My last tip is Liquid Magic Eraser. Having kids around means dirty walls... Well, it means dirty everything. But I came across this recipe, and it's AWESOME! http://onetalentedmom.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/liquid-magic-eraser-homemade/

I've found that vinegar is one of my favorite things. I love that it works so well, and it's inexpensive and it's not a chemical. It's fabric softener, it's floor cleaner, it's great in the dishwasher as a rinse agent, it's just plain amazing!

I hope this post helped you! These are simple recipes that take basically no time to put together, they save money, and they WORK! Have a great Tuesday!

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:52:00 +0000

My in-laws just left. We really had a good time for the couple of days they were here. All in all, this has been a great week! I didn't do much decorating, though, because it was pretty busy,

with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. I had a fairly relaxed Mother's Day.

Monday and Tuesday: Butterflies and Flowers. The washi is Martha Stewart, and the stickers are from Sticker King.

Little Chicks. I love these!

And today and tomorrow. I've got a couple of pretty busy days here, so I didn't want to over decorate. My schedule isn't filled in completely yet, but by the end of the day, it'll be pretty full.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Thankful Thursday: Week 20

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:25:00 +0000

We have company right now, and I absolutely love having them here. My Mother-in-Law, my sisters-in-law, my brother-in-law, and my niece and nephew are visiting for a couple of days.

1. I'm really thankful for the way my inlaws raised my husband. He helps so much around the house.

2. Good deals.

I got this sticker maker for $1.98!

3. Vinegar. I use vinegar in almost all the cleaning products that I make. It's awesome stuff.

4. God's Promises.

5. Days off of school. We let our boys stay home from school so they could play with their cousins today.

6. Donuts.

7. Stickers

8. Visits from family.

9. My super star!

I'm so proud of you, Jay!

10. Flowers

11. Bug habitats. Jay and some of his buddies made a habitat for some pill bugs. They even named them.

12. Dollar Store finds

13. Paper cutters.

14. Bubble refill station.

This is full of bubble solution. That way when the kids run out, they can just fill back up!

15. Possible overtime for my husband. Though I hate the time spent apart, overtime definitely helps the paycheck!

16. Mozart

17. The smell of old books.

18. Time spent together.

19. Cleaning

I convinced Haven to play "maid" with me.

20. Cinderella.

The game lasted all of 5 minutes. She transferred into a princess. :D

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 May 2014 16:40:00 +0000

It's been a fairly productive week. I rearranged my office/craft room, and have all my Filofax/planning supplies on one side of the room, and all my sewing supplies and fabric on the other. I'm loving my new setup so far.

Here's a view of my some of my paper crafting supplies that are stored on a shelf beside my desk.

On to this week's pages:

Sunday and Monday I didn't decorate. Can you believe it? And my pages just look stark.

Tuesday and Wednesday: Cats. I love these stickers. They're so cute.

And Thursday and Friday. My boys have a baseball game this evening, and they're very excited about it because they get to play under the lights. They're in Coach Pitch, so something like a lit-up field is very exciting when you're 6 and 7 years old. It's going to be fun one to watch!

To finish things up, I thought I'd show you where I do my planning and decorating:

Have an absolutely amazing weekend!

Thankful Thursday, Week 19

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 May 2014 21:49:00 +0000

Wow. I'm feeling so blessed right now! This has been a good week!

1. That I feel better than I did yesterday.
2. Hard lessons learned.
3. Buses on time... This morning there was a mysterious school bus that flew by our house just a few minutes before my kids normally leave for school. I thought it was their bus, so I rushed them out the door, but it was too late. I thought I was going to need to take them to school, so we all loaded up in the van, but their normal bus came by, on time so I didn't need to worry about that.
4. Music that inspires and motivates. I have a VERY clean house because of music... And it will probably be destroyed by the end of this post. :)
5. Clean rooms. Here's a glance of some shelves in my office/craft room. I love how everything has its place.

6. My chair. I have a ergonomic chair with lumbar support because I have sciatica. It sure helps!

7. My space. I love my office/ craft room/ mom cave. It's my favorite.

8. Productive days

9. Ear buds

10. The way that a clean kitchen makes me feel. As long as my kitchen is clean, the rest of my house could be a disaster, and I'd still be semi-okay with it.

11. Finding new things about old friends.

12. A job well done.

13. Favorite movies

14. Tacos. I love tacos.

15. The Asher-man's ornery grin.

16. Haven fixing her own hair.

17. Jay's non-stop energy.

18. That our hallway is circular. My kids are always running "laps."

19. This HUGE blessing. One of my good friends' mother was cleaning out her sewing space. She gave me a TON of stuff!

20. Vintage fabrics and spools. And buttons. And patterns. And books. And Macrame. Yes, Macrame. I don't know what I'm going to do with the macrame, but I'll think of something. :D

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Make Something Monday: Mother's Day Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 May 2014 18:05:00 +0000

Mom, if you're reading, STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER! (Just kidding, go ahead and read, it just won't be a surprise.)
My mom loves to knit. So, for Mother's Day, I decided to put together a knitting bag for her. This was so much fun, and I'm really happy with how it turned out! If I was a knitter, I would want this bag.

The fabrics that I used were repurposed. They were once an old sheet and a duvet cover. They made a gorgeous tote!

The first thing I did was embroider this cute saying on the sheet. I love the balls of yarn and knitting needles at the top!

I appliqued the saying onto the front of the tote, and then covered it with some ribbon.

Here's the straps coming together. I just sewed the strips down the center then pressed them in half again and sewed a finishing stitch down both sides.

The finger? Battle wound. I was attacked by my embroidery machine while working on the saying above...

I pinned the straps to the bag and made sure that both sides would line up.

I like the sew the straps on by stitching a square first, and then do an "X" in the middle.

I LOVE MY SERGER! I serged all the edges together and turned the bag right side out.

Isn't it cute?

I added a little bit of bling, and there it is! The perfect knitting bag. I LOVE IT! And I hope my mom will, too

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! Love ya!

Oh, and Mom, Jim's contribution is embroidered on the inside of the bag... :D

Filofax Friday, and a look at the Month of May

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:02:00 +0000

Phew! It's Friday. I'm so glad it's Friday. Here's the last week's pages:

Musical notes. These are so cute. I love that they have hair and some are wearing hats.

I had a lot to do at the beginning of the week... Lots on those To Do lists!

I got to go out with some of my best girls Wednesday night, so I decorated accordingly. :)

Today is one of my Sister-in-Law's birthdays. She has a thing for whales.

PARIS! Not that I'm going there anytime soon. I can dream, though, right?

This month is only going to get busier. It's already looking crazy, and it's only the 2nd! I love the Paris theme, though. It makes me smile.

Have a wonderful weekend! Mine is filled with baseball and birthday parties!

Thankful Thursday: Week 18

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 01 May 2014 16:13:00 +0000

I just opened my office window at 8 AM to feel the fresh air and listen to the birds chirping. I absolutely LOVE spring. I love the morning air!

1. The 80 degree weather we've been having.
2. Haven dressing up my dress form.

This was only the beginning. When she was done, there was also an apron and a tutu on it. It was fabulous.

3. Etsy. I'm thankful to have a place outside the boutique to sell the things I make.

4. Learning to make new things. I love to challenge myself. The dress that I recently made was just that: a huge challenge. There was no pattern, and I completely underestimated how much brain power it would take for me to put the dress together.

5. Busy weekends.

6. Nights out with the girls.

7. Special days to remember things from the past.

8. Gorgeous fabrics.

9. That I have things to give to others.

10. That it's May FIRST!

11. My best friend ~ My husband.

12. manicures.

13. Good advice from those more experienced than I.

14. Pinterest tutorials.

15. Drunken donuts. One of our local restaurants serve these, and they are A-mazing!

16. Dark chocolate Hershey kisses.

17. Friends' good ideas.

18. Rainbows.

This kind. Made by my oldest son.

19. Rushed mornings.

20. Praising in the storm. This picture spoke so much to me:... And now I can't find it. :( It was a picture of some of the devastation from the recent midwest tornadoes that had a sign laying on top of the wreckage with the words, "I will praise You in this storm." written on it in red spray paint. It just was encouraging to me that someone who had possibly lost so much would still look up and praise. Just so cool... I hope my attitude reflects the same thing.

Have a fabulous Thursday!

Tip Tuesday: Neutrogena Sonic Wave

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000

This is not a paid review. This is just a product that I love, so I've decided to share it with you.
I've been wanting one of those fancy facial brushes for a while... But, I just couldn't justify dishing out the cash for it. I saw this at Wal-Mart, and I can't say that it works as well as a brush, (Simply because I've never used one) but I do have to say that I LOVE this, and that it's done wonders for my skin.

The Neutrogena Sonic Spin! It's fairly small, and really easy to use.

It's got two different speed settings, which is great!

There's different types of pads that you can use with it, but I really like these ones. I've been using it for a little over a month now, and the blackheads on my nose and chin are almost completely gone. Not only that, but the redness in my cheeks has reduced quite a bit, and my skin just looks better!

I seriously love this thing! And it was only around $10, which is a huge plus in my book!

Have a great Tuesday!

Make Something Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:39:00 +0000

I've been super busy in my craft room today. I got a lot done, including this dress, which I made for my friend's daughter. I had never done one like this before, and I didn't have a pattern, so I was using one of my dresses as a template. We're crossing our fingers that it fits her. The shoulders on my dress form were too wide for it to slip over, so I couldn't check it on there... Ugh. But, it's really pretty, and it's fully lined. The lining on the skirt has a layer of green tulle on the bottom. So very cute!

I also made this itty bitty hat to go with it! It's on a bobby pin.

My kids have had ear aches the last few days, so I put together some heat packs for them. They're filled with flax seed and lavender oil. I just pop one in the microwave for 30 seconds, and they're hot for 20 minutes or more. The kids love them!

Now to go make dinner. I hope your Monday was as productive as mine!

Filofax Friday: WARNING: photo heavy post!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:55:00 +0000

I love Fridays. I really do. And I love Sunday & Monday's pages. The washi is from Martha Stewart and the fairy stickers are from a local grocery store. In fact, you'll see a lot of stickers from that particular grocery store. I lucked out this week and was able to pick up 12 sheets for $1 each! Scroll down to see more!

Sunday & Monday

Tuesday & Wednesday

Thursday and Friday

Aren't those froggies adorbs? (I felt funny typing that word... I don't speak like that, so now I'm wondering if it's weird to type that way... Oh, well, what's done is done. I'm not changing it now. Adorbs they are!)

My new washi tape storage!

I know I've already mentioned this in a previous post, but this is seriously one of my best ever finds! It's called a Mini Stack, and I found it at Goodwill for $2! Three drawers that are perfectly shaped to store washi. I heart it.
Now for the stickers... Are you ready?

And... on top of all that, I had a surprise in the mail yesterday from a friend from high school! She sent me some scrapbook paper and a bunch of stickers! Thanks, Holly!

So I know this post has been mostly about decorating, but I've been really busy otherwise, too. My Etsy shop is up, (check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EnVoguePogue) You'll still see "BabyDoll's Haven" at the top, because I'm having a new logo designed for me. There's only a couple of things listed right now, but in the very near future, there will be more. LOTS more. This coming week, I'm hoping to make my first dust cover for a Filofax. For me. Then I will sell some. My A5 Domino doesn't need protection so much for the leather, but my charms keep getting caught on other things in my bag. (Terrible problem to have, I think...) So I will put together a cover for myself, and monogram it or something. I can't wait!

I'll also be making a dress for one of my good friends' daughter, who is going to be confirmed in the Lutheran church in the next few weeks. I'm excited about that, too.

I also have several projects that are waiting to be embroidered with names and business logos. I don't think there's any way that I could keep all of this straight and get it done in a timely fashion without my planner. I'm so glad I have it!

Have a happy, happy, Friday, and a fabulous weekend!

Thankful Thursday: Week 17

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:23:00 +0000

Ahem... I had just finished the post, and then lost it in it's entirety, for some reason. I will be thankful in all things.... I guess there's a few things I can change up now, right? Ugh.
Oh well. The last few days have been really good, and I've felt really blessed with the family and friends God has given me as well as where He's put me right now.
There's some changes coming to En Vogue Pogue. I've decided to re-open my Etsy shop and expand it to include the different things I make, and I have friends and family joining me in the shop. We'll have a great variety of products to offer. I'll have Filofax dust covers, clothing, jewelry, house wares, etc. along with the hair bows and tutus that I've had on there before. I'm so excited!
1. Growth and the changes it brings.
2. Re-opening my Etsy shop.
3. Reconnecting with people. I have the same person who designed my "BabyDoll's Haven" logo working on an new one for En Vogue Pogue.
4. Good deals at Goodwill. I got this Mini Stack for $2! It's perfect for storing my washi tape!

5. Dollar Tree socks. I found character socks for all three of my kids and they LOVE them so much, they've even been wearing them to bed!

6. Haven sorting her Pullups. She still wears them to bed and they're VERY organized in her cupboard.

7. Friends and family joining me on Etsy.

8. Baseball games finished early. The boys only played four innings yesterday because of the rain and cold.

Haven and I trying to keep warm while watching the boys play.

9. The boys' school bus drivers.
10. Projects that are coming together.
11. Supportive friends.
12. Playing with Skittles.

Skittles helping Jay get ready for his game.

13. Piano lessons.
14. Jay playing catch with Papa-Grape. (My grandpa.)

15. Grandparents and great-grandparents. I'm so blessed to have them in my life and in the lives of my kids!

Swimming with Grammy (not pictured) & Papa

16. Haven sleeping with Jim's jacket.

17. A clean house.

18. Purple Daisies.

19. Jim's sense of humor. He can always make me laugh.

20. Bubbles. I love bubbles. We've been playing outside with bubbles a lot recently. I'm so glad it's Spring!

I'm so excited about the growth and the changes that are coming! It's been a good week!

Make Something Monday: DIY Makeup Remover

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:23:00 +0000

I seriously LOVE this stuff. It works just as well as the spendy stuff, (I was using Philosophy brand) and it's only a couple of dollars to make. It just takes a second to mix everything up, and I'm all for easy! So, with ease and affordability, this is a win, win!

Here's the link to the original recipe:http://www.justusgirlsblog.com/2012/02/diy-make-up-remover.html

I did add a little more baby oil, because I wear waterproof makeup. (Both mascara and eye liner) The baby oil is awesome for taking it off! And it doesn't bother my eyes at all.

I bought this little bottle at the Dollar Tree. Perfect for this!

My eye after a long day, and a night of very little sleep. I usually take my makeup off before bed, but I was too tired last night. Shame on me, right?

See? Works like a charm!

Makeup free!

Have a Happy Monday!!

Filofax Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:02:00 +0000

Spring is in full swing here with all the busyness that comes with it. The boys have baseball, Scouts, and Hip Hop, Haven has dance a couple of days a week, I've got meetings and tons of other things going on, my husband is just as busy as usual, and he's helping coach the boys' baseball team this year. I have to tell you, though, I'm considerably less stressed out about who's going where now that I have it all in front of me. It's GREAT to feel this organized!

My grandparents are coming into town this weekend, too, so it's nice to have our plans with them all mapped out in front of me. And... I'm thinking I need another trip to the Dollar Tree for more stickers and washi!

Monday & Tuesday

My older brother's birthday was on Monday, so I used some fun cupcake stickers.

Wednesday & Thursday

I love the pink leopard print! And I wrote the references for a couple of my favorite Scripture verses on some chalkboard stickers.

Friday & Saturday

Airplanes and cars! These are just too cute. They make me think of my oldest son, which just brings a smile to my face. Heck, thinking of any of my kids brings a smile to my face.

I'm off to enjoy my weekend full of friends, family, baseball, and food! Have a good one!

Thankful Thursday, Week 16

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:26:00 +0000

I had a busy, busy, morning! Which is why this post is so late today!
1. Pastries with Parents. My boys' school offered breakfast to parents this morning for their Book Fair. We had a great time! And this is "Geronimo," a character from one of the books... Not sure which one, though.

2. Play dates

3. That my boys are playing on the same team this year! Go Burger Ranch!

4. Wild Orange Essential Oil in my diffuser. It smells so good in here.

5. Girl's group. I'm so thankful for the amazing women God has placed in my life!

6. Reese's. They've been giving me my chocolate fix this week.

7. Rainy April Days

8. Hot tea with honey and lemon

9. Making new friends.

10. For the pile of bills on my desk. Well, I'm more thankful for the services that I'm paying for than for the bills themselves, but I'm glad that I have electricity and running water, and trash pick up.

11. For my kids' songs at the piano.

12. My dress form. I love that it's adjustable to anyone.

13. Book fairs.

14. Anticipating visits from grandparents. Mine are coming this weekend!

15. My new paper "toys" from Haven.

16. Printer ink.

17. Tasks crossed of my To Do list.

18. Religious freedom.

19. Sleeping in. I don't get to do it often, but I love it when I do!

20. Ladybugs. It's springtime!

Have a happy week!