A Blanket Stitch...

 Well... On one of my days off this week I had a bunch of silly errands that needed to get done. Ugh! My reward for getting these done and not procrastinating was to stop by a thrift store. Yay! My big exciting purchase was a pair of Old Navy jeans with a hole in them for .50 cents. Another Yay! The only problem was, the hole was in a place that you could not wear unless fixed. So... For .50 cents I said, I could definitely fix this... 

The Blanket stitch is a very easy and pretty stitch. But I won't lie, it was very hard to pull the needle through the jeans. That is why you see me using my Granddaddy's pliers. You also will see my very furry helper "Todd," he was named from the Disney movie, "The Fox and the Hound." Such a sweet movie and a sweet kitty. Meow...

Now... Here is a very fancy gadget I can't live without, when sewing! Those of you that know me ~ know that I can't see anything smaller than a apricot. It really is ridiculous! The name of this fancy gadget is a "Thread Threader." Like that?!

This was a fun, fast and .50 cent project for me! I didn't have to buy any of the materials used. Another Yay! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend...

Ps. Thank you Olivia for letting me use your MacBook for this post! My computer seems to have a mind of it's own...

XoXo,

Love Betty Crocker...

Sometimes just a really moist brownie hits the spot... With a tall glass of very cold milk. Nothing fancy! Just the Traditional Chewy Brownie Mix by Betty Crocker. It's probably the cheapest mix out there for $1.50. We have tried the more fancier mixes, but my kids always seem to like this one the best...

Have a Great Weekend!
XoXo,

The Little Things...

I was in Barnes & Noble Books today and they had their 2012 monthly planners out already. I love buying my planner every year! For the last 6 years, I have always used a Vera Bradley, but for 2012, I have decided to downsize (did I say downsize?! No way!) and spend less money (and spend less money?! No way!). I have to admit I am having a little anxiety... ok a lot over this decision and feeling the need to go right out and get "My Vera Bradley." Eeeekkk! But for now... This is the one I have. It is very pretty and a lot thinner. Easier to bring along with me... 

Now... I'm really excited about this little pink gadget! I was blog hopping as usual, and Kristi from The Decorologist had gotten one from her daughter for her birthday. She was saying, how she hates that the cell phone gets hot and not too comfortable to hold. I totally agree and for some reason, I disconnect a lot of my calls! So of course... It being pink and vintage looking ~ I had to have one too... 

Love my new pink plaid phone cover! Thank you Randy...

Just a peek at what I will be working with today. Should be a fun and easy project. Will share with you soon ;)

Hope you have a great day!
XoXo,