Halloween Prep

The kids have decided that apparently "we" are having a spooktacular Halloween party at our home.  I have been searching for food that isn't all candy but will look really cool but creepy.  Especially since we have a crafty family, no ordinary printed Halloween invitation will do either. They want it to be three dimensional and mind-blowing for their friends to see.  What have I got myself into?  I am sure I will be a crazy old lady by Halloween this year so I will not need a costume.  Back to party prep- I have researched on different websites and am creating a truely gory Halloween party food menu.  One item is earwax covered cotton swabs.  I know, EWWWW, right?  But it will look gross but will be tasty.  I am having a hard time finding heathly food for the party.  I will keep researching and let you know.

By the way, I am not perfect.  I struggle everyday with being a good soul and not allowing the world to change me.  I am not an English major so mistakes might be here in this blog but it is from a blogger who wants to share my life, crafts, family fun and more with the world.  Tomorrow is always a new beginning to any adventure.  Have a great day!

Crafty days

Our family is in full crafting frenzy for Halloween decor for outside.  The children now have the daunting task of deciding on a costume as well.  They want me to throw a Hallloween Party at our home.  Not quite sure about this one yet.  Maybe an outdoor one to save me from going insane. I party better at other people's houses more easily because I worry about the decor that I lack and furniture too for entertaining in a large group.  I love my new bigger house yet we have not the funding to fill the home just yet.  It is a work in process. I am learning to refurbish items for our home as well.  Craft on and continue though the storms placed in front of you. Happy day to all.

Crafting for Business

I love to research online crafts that I want to make.  Right now the kids and I are focused on Halloween so I am looking for inexpensive ideas.  I look at Pinterest alot.  More than I probably should.  Okay, I admit I am addicted to Pinterest, and Stampin' Connection.  Stampin' Connection is a Demonstrator only website for demonstrators to share ideas and discuss our business.  Some even share their struggles and trials with their business.  For example: One girl just had an Open House for her Holiday catalogue and no one showed up.  I have had this happen too and it is time and money that we cannot get back.  As we have just moved again I have to restart my business from almost beginning.  I do have some faithful customers who order from me and I miss stamping with them.  But being a military family we move alot.  I now have a craft room all to myself.  Well, except when the kids come in and try to take over.  I am working on display boards, crafting items for craft fairs and so much more.  Fingers crossed that my business picks up soon.  Thanks for visiting and keep crafting.

Challeges

I have set challenges for myself to craft everyday and workout everyday but it is not going as planned.  I have to definitely plan my time better and start putting in my time.  My focus is usually, actually ALWAYS surrounding my children and to make their lives better.  As a mother, most of us neglect to take care of ourselves.  I am learning to plan some time for me though.  My personal plan is to schedule me time at a gym that I am looking into joining soon.  But currently my mind is swarming with the kid's schedules and things going on in their school year.  We have one graduating this year and college is right around the corner.  I really appreciate everyone who supports me and I truly want to thank everyone in my life who I can call friends.  I am epecially thankful for my family who happen to be some of my best friends too.  Have a blessed day.

Family & Crafting for Halloween

The past few days have been chaotic with it being Homecoming week for our kids at school.  Crazy outfits and fun times but busy baking goods for Friday's Homecoming game for National Honor Society for my daughter.  Volunteering is fun for my kids and they enjoy it so they are looking forward to the sale at the game this week.  We are looking for more volunteering opportunities in the area to include the Animal Shelters hopefully.  But back to the topic of my post, I have been trying to CASE(Copy and share everything) from some other ladies who have been so kind to post online and share their work but it did not work.  I started to copy one design and came out with eight to ten different Halloween cards.  They are not my favorites but I did like them.  I have not taken pictures yet but will this weekend.  I still need to learn to link and post my websites and put my copyrights on the pictures.  Keep up with me and my busy lifestyle and my rebooting my business.  More to come....