If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :)So, I tried this dress on at Target a couple days ago. I loved it, it was so comfortable! Something I’m not used to when it comes to dresses – I generally avoid them like the plague....

I found this on Little Birdie Secrets and had to share! This is something I would really like to try myself! It looks easy… Here’s the tute: Simple Machine Applique Tutorial What you’ll need: *Fabric to cut shape out of*Heat n’ Bond Lite or similar stabilizing material (found...

Restored 316 is having a Custom Blog Giveaway!!! The Details:Deadline to enter: October 2nd @ midnight.Winner will be selected October 3rd. 1 Winner will be randomly selected What you’ll win:Custom 2 or 3 column blog designCustom signatureInstallation of your new design What are you waiting for!?...

I found the shirt I’m wearing in this picture at Target in the sleepwear section for five dollars! Sweeet! Have you seen the owl trend out there right now? I walked through Target yesterday with Emma in tow and drooled over the owly goodness everywhere! I even gave in and bought Emma a stuffed...

Emma She’s learned to grab the side of her swing to stop it. *sniff* I remember the days when I first bought that swing and it was the only thing that soothed her cries, she would sleep for hours in there. And she was totally helpless and couldn’t hold her head up long. Wasn’t that...

With Endless Sight by Allison Pittman (From back cover) Belleville, Illinois and Wyoming Territories, 1861. Born into a life of privilege, fourteen-year-old Belinda never questions her security, even as she leaves Illinois with her family to discover new adventures in the Oregon Territory. But when...

Currently reading: Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteChapters 10-14 In which Jane Eyre grows up, advertises for a position, travels to Thornfield Hall to be governess to little Adele, and meets Mr. Rochester. Jane is finally grown and her attitudes and the change in the way she reminisces reflects that....

It’s been four and a half months since my little sweet pea was born. I’m reveling in this new feeling, in this entire experience of being a mommy. It’s new, it’s exciting, it’s exhausting, it’s wonderful. I love it. What do I love about it? The sleepy smile on her...

I want to know – why don’t librarians smile more? It seems like they’re always stressed out or are grumpy (or maybe they just don’t like me? lol). It just doesn’t make sense to me! I mean, here they have the greatest job ever – right? Is there something I don’t...

Heather at I’m No Supermom posted this meme and I thought it would be fun to do. :-) My First Baby 1. Were you married at the time? Yes, 3 1/2 years.2. What were your reactions when you found out you were pregnant? I was extremely excited and a little scared (but more excited). 3. How old were...

Gianna Jessen, Abortion Survivor. She survived a saline abortion (burns baby in the womb, the baby is supposed to be delivered dead) when her biological mother was 7 1/2 months pregnant. This woman is not afraid of what people think of her, not afraid to say that she gives all the glory to Jesus Christ....

I found this tutorial at My Byrd House (click the link to see) and fell in love with the idea! I never have enough hot pads, and these are so nice. :-) See full tutorial HERE at My Byrd House.  :) ♥♥♥ I think even I could figure this out! :-) The visuals are great – I wouldn’t even...

Today’s assignment from My Friend Amy for Book Blogger Appreciation Week is to answer these two questions: What is one thing you wish you knew about blogging when you started or what advice would you give a newbie blogger? I don’t really know that I’m qualified to answer these questions...

Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Girls, a new mommy blog that does product reviews and frequent blog contests, is currently having a giveaway for an Ultimate CD Package from Wiggle Giggle Learn worth $215.95! This CD has everything you need to help your child develop a love for learning. They have weekly...