Duggar Family Goodness

I am a HUGE fan of the Duggar Family. I absolute Love watching the show, reading/listening to their interviews and I hope to pick up some of the books & Children's literature that they have worked on as well. My SweetHubbs & I share the same core values as the Duggars ~ from Christianity, Politics, ChildRearing, Modesty {only we aren't quite as orthodox}, Financial Responsibility {though we certainly aren't as disciplined!}, Education {HomeSchool ROCKS!}, among others.

I always feel uplifted, positive & encouraged after watching an episode of 19 Kids & Counting. And my Littles Love watching w/ me! Ruffles now Loves to quote me {quoting Mama Michelle} "Practice makes progress".  ♥ 

Tonight, while on FB {checking notes in a 'testing group' for an upcoming pattern} I saw on the sidebar a link for Duggar Family Blog: A Blog About the Duggars. I clicked on it & was excited to find a site NOT affiliated w/ TLC. This blog is run by two seemingly sweet Ladies & stays pretty up-to-date. {I remember a few of the Duggar 'Children' saying once that they were unable to have FB accounts because they were ALWAYS shut down after being reported as fraudulent/impostors ~ how funny! It's probably in their best interest anyway!}.

Anyhow, I continued on over to the actual blog just to check it out ~ & was pleasantly surprised! Not spammy or idol worshippy. Just a nice uplifting blog that keeps the general public abreast of the IMPORTANT {i.e. we aren't weirdos for wanting to know about it ;) } current events in the lives of all things Duggar-related.

I also came across this !'GIVE•AWAY'! ;) The Original Duggar Family Blog in conjunction with Build A Sign is giving away a $25 GiftCard! You should go check out Build A Sign  & then go enter the giveaway :  http://duggarsblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/giveaway-prize-your-choice.html  ♥ 

! FabricStash~GIVEAWAY !

Okay, so there is an AH~MAZING GIVEAWAY that I have been trying and trying {and trying . . . } to enter for {what feels like}a week now. Unfortunatley tonight is THE LAST NIGHT & I finally got the darn site to work for me! Oh Well, I may even win anyhow right!?!

I absolutely ADORE the partners of this particular giveaway. 

Whimsy Couture happens to be one of my favorite pattern writers. I do have MOST of her collection in MY collection. She is SUPER Helpful & SUPER Sweet. I have even had the pleasure of testing for her a handful of times {more on that later ~ I promise!}.

I found StitchStashDiva this past Summer while shopping for 'SUPERHERO' fabrics. I {along with a Friend} was planning to surprise Robot with a custom hospital gown to wear during his HeartSurgery {again ~ more on that later . . . I promise!}. SSD was the place for me ~ I found what I liked and they even created a custom bundle pack with EXACTLY what I needed {even though their etsy store listed some items as 'out of stock'!}. 

Anyhoo . . . go check out BOTH WC & SSD NOW. Totally worth your time, I promise. ♥

Giveaway

I entered a new Giveaway from Whimsy Couture today...for 6 {{SIX!}} patterns of my choice! I just love her patterns.  In fact I love them so much that yesterday I bought one...that I had already purchased 2 wks ago!!!  :)    ♥

New Giveaway!

I know...I know...I never win...BUT!~I entered anyway! (-;  A new giveaway posted today on 'a beautiful life' {{one of my favorite "lifestyle" blogs}}.  I am not even sure what the prize is {{!!!}} but I HOPE it's this little lovely right here {{click this link!}}.  I can just see my Little Ruffles wearing her name in my handwriting...I'd better sign off and start practicing my L's...TooDaLoo!

Another Day...Another Giveaway...

Okay~so I didn't win the 6 Free Patterns )= ...but today is a NEW DAY & there is a NEW Giveaway! {{smile!}}.  Stitch Stash Diva {{in conjunction with Whimsy Couture Boutique}} is giving away 10 Fat Quarter Bundle of Dessert Party OR a $25 Gift Certificate!!!  I have already earmarked a few selections for Robot's 7th Birthday Party coming up soon...a SUPER HERO theme {{he is SO Excited!}}  Here are a few pieces I will pick up to collaborate with my friend Karen from Snails, Pails & Ponytails to make him a Super Fun Super Hero Birthday Outfit...

SUPER HERO FABRIC From Michael Miller

SO MUCH planning to do...and so it's "Off to the Races" with me...{{Toodles!}}

The Wonderful World of FaceBook

I love trolling FaceBook...I can stumble upon the most amusing stories or educating articles.  Quotes that uplift, inspire or even Tick Me Off {{!!!}}.  I now do a lot of shopping on FB as well.  In fact, about 90% of my kiddos wardrobes come from FB.  Many people say how 'nice it must be' to not have to shop for school clothes and such...but "HEY!" just because we homeschool doesn't mean that I don't want my children looking their best.  After all~my Mama took pride the appearance of her young daughters and I picked up on that and carried it through to my two Sweet Ones.  My Little Man {{Robot!}} is the Cool Dude with the modern flare.  He looks good in his skinny jeans and Chucks.  We love to accessorize with hats, ties, vests & sunglasses.  My Little Miss {{Ruffles}} is all Sweetness.  I love to dress her in a classic timeless fashion.  Bishop Dresses with Ruffled Diaper Covers...MaryJanes and BOWS, BOWS, BOWS.  I prefer to see Ruffles in matching sets while Robot looks cooler with mismatched patterns and pieces.  Granted, he's not PUNK...I mix his skinny jeans with a classic button down from CHAPS or GAP and a Fedora or Newsboy Cap.  


That being said, I do NOT have $$$$$ to spend on whatever suits my fancy.  Being a SAHM Mommy whose Hubby makes "not what he's worth" doesn't lend itself to shopping sprees...Enter the online world of shopping.  And more specifically FB shopping.  I can support our habit of having well dressed offspring without busting the bank.  We'll probably never have closets full of Matilda Jane or Mini Boden but with careful shopping {{and some FANTASTIC shopping friends/gurus/muses~like Milliepaige Couture}} R&R can look like a million bucks on WalMart Prices.  {{ChaCHING!}}


Of course, I do like to sew pieces for R&R myself as well.  But even that can get expensive!  I try to use Big Crumbs every time I visit a fabric site {{though I did forget the last time~DARN IT!}} and I ALWAYS hunt for coupons before checking out.  Then again FREE is {{ALWAYS}} BEST!!!  Today I have entered a GIVEAWAY for {{SIX!!}} free patterns by a designer of the MOST GORGEOUS WHIMSICAL FRILLY Concoctions...Whimsical Willows Couture.  Click HERE to enter the drawing yourself! You can enter once a day with up to {{SEVEN!}} entries!  I never win giveaways though, so I may just wait for a coupon code to her Etsy store or maybe even make a purchase form her on YouCanMakeThis.com.


Okay~Now I am TOTALLY in the mood to sew something...as soon as my newest fabric shipment comes in I will be tackling my first 'Knot Dress' in a 'Hungry Little Caterpillar' theme...for now...my sewing desk and craft desk need to be cleared before ANY magic can happen! :)


And so I leave you with a picture of what was waiting on my doorstep today when we arrived home from the grocery store...I can't wait to tear into those babies!