She’s Crafty. Sort of.

Actually no. Ask anyone and I will deny being crafty any time, any day of the week.  There was that brief period in the late 90s where I scrapbooked but to that all I can say is, "I got caught up in the frenzy, man!"  I am thrifty.  I like being economical, hard times or not.  Finding a bargain or way to save money kind of gets me all hot and bothered.  It only seems natural now that I combined the two practices and came up with this idea for The Comedian's last birthday.Yup, I made cupcake toppers and it was free courtesy of Mooo.comFace masks for the "Cheeky Monkey" theme at Mooo.com.  Only costs me a $1 for the sticks.The bags were bought at Micheal's in a pack for less than $5.  Inside I printed out a coloring page and personalized door … [Read more...]

Obligatory Post Blogher Post

There was a little bit of this and a little bit of that Yes, I am licking the blogher sign made out of Ivory soap. Sometimes, I like to lick things. That's not weird or anything is it? and the weekend wouldn't be complete without a giant dueling unicorn cake courtesy of Sparkleron, now would it? Oh, right and I attended some really wonderful panels by people like Susan, Britt and Sarah Maizes (watch her book trailer, it's hilarious). This year I felt like I took away a bit of an education for my future, something I lacked last year. I felt lonely at times though as it seemed half my blogging world-turned IRL world friends were missing. Still, I got to dance, room with Sarah yet again (hair, bags of hair to sell on ebay, Sarah. BWAHAHA...) skip sleep, see The Help early and … [Read more...]

Love the Little Bundle, Hate the Pre-Baby Shin-dig

Cross-posted and archived from DC Metro Moms.  Original post date January 14, 2008.  Thank goodness times are changing and some baby showers are no longer this way.  In fact, The Fifth Element's was a brunch with vodka and champagne.  Fabulous.  I attended a baby shower this weekend in one of those spacious clubhouses that can only be found in a brand spankin' new community. My friend is about to have her first baby. So I, like many of her other friends, turned out to celebrate this new bundle of joy and welcome her to motherhood.In theory this is a great idea. Beyond theory it is fabulous for only one person. OK, maybe two. The mother and the baby. The mom gets pampered and showered with attention and she gets the items she needs for little junior's arrival. … [Read more...]

The 90’s

Next week I will be journey into the cold, arctic North known as New England.  My grandmother is turning ninety.  Ninety, y'all.  That's a big-time, lets all party down event.  Cake and ice cream will be served. There might be a sash or crown.  Like my grandmother, this event will be ...wait for it...LEGENDARY.Sorry, I couldn't resist.Here is four generations of the family right here.  Many more will be present and I can't wait.  … [Read more...]