10 Things You Didn't Know About Me!

1. I have a google obsession. I love to know details and whenever something comes to mind my first instinct is to google it!


2. I love to cry. I think it is the best release of any emotion. I cry when I am happy, sad and mad. I hate crying when I am angry. I feel its a sign of weakness and makes it so hard to stand your ground.


3. When shopping I only buy things in even numbers. Weird, I know! I don't have an explanation for this one!


4. I only go in the left side of a store and ALWAYS shop from the left side to the right side. Again, it just feels right. I have tried the other way and I always forget things and leave feeling wrong.


5. Reading is my most favorite pastime. I can finish a novel in a day. I think in some way this has to be hereditary because my mom is the same.


6. I love my kids and husband more than life itself! No explanation needed!


7. I have a passion for all things homemade. Being self-sufficient is a dream! Sometimes its more affordable and other times its just cooler. But, regardless its what I love to do. I am always looking for new things to try!


8. I was meant to be a pioneer woman of the early 20th century. Homemaking and being domestic are a woman's job. I know hate me if you will; but, its just how I feel. We both work. So, my husband and I share many of the household duties and I still feel guilty about it.


9. I don't believe women should drive. I drive because its necessary. But, if I could live in the days of self sufficiency and monthly trips to town I would. I would not drive at all. I feel like women have too much on their minds at one time and driving is a skill that takes serious focus. I know I always have ten thousand things on my mind and am never totally focused on the road. I will also admit I am probably the worlds WORST driver.


10. I am obsessed with planning, routine and lists. I drive lots of family members and friends crazy because of it. Maybe I should be called a control freak.  I just prefer to know what is happening and where its going to lead. I am not a flies by the seat of her pants type of girl. I hate surprises. I want details.

Hope you all have enjoyed these 10 facts about me!

If there is anything else you want to know just ask! 

~Keli~

The Easiest Infant Peasant Dress!

As I was lost in blogland one day; I stumbled across this adorable tutorial for a peasant dress. I was blown away with how easy this would be to make. An hour for one dress? My kinda project!

 So, while the kids were napping I gathered my supplies and set out to work. 

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This bow was made using the same material of the dress from a great friend of ours over at KayCie Kreations! 

Yes, I know those beautiful blue eyes are going to break many hearts someday! 

Since the measurements called for in this tutorial are for a 2t/3t, I had to make some adjustments. I needed a 9 month size. 

I went with 12"w x 16"l for the body of the dress. 

Sleeves were 10"w x 12"l. 

The contrast part at the bottom of the dress was 12"w x 4"l. 

My dress after seam allowances, ironing and all the other details ended up a little smaller than I wanted. I didn't end up putting the elastic around the chest since the chest was already form fitting. I would estimate this dress with my measurements to fit a 6-9 month old. My sweet girl is 9 months and it fits but not with the flow of a standard peasant dress. 

My recommendations for a 9-12 month dress would be:  

Body 14"w x 16"l, Sleeves 10"w x 14"l and Contrast 14"w x 4"l.

Check out many other great tutorials by Sew Like My Mom here! 

Happy Sewing! 

~Keli~

2012- The year of new beginnings!

Welcome to 2012 my friends! This is the year to say good bye to the past and live only for the future!

As with every new year we all ponder what resolutions we can make. I have to admit that I have never been one to make any new years resolutions. Why? Because I hate how others make theirs so far fetched and unobtainable. I want REAL. I want SUCCESS. So, with the turn of the new year I will...

Smile more.
Laugh often.
Yell less.
Live in the moment. (Be here now.)
Make more time for ME.
Monthly date nights.
Take a trip only the husband and I. (NEVER happened before!)
Dedicate myself to Weight Watchers.
Craft weekly. (at the least)
Spend quality family time daily.
Get rid of my potty mouth.
Help others.
Love with more passion.

I know some of these may be a little harder for me than others. But, that's the point right? To stretch out of your comfort zone without setting yourself up for complete failure.

2011 was a year of changes and rebuilding for our family. 2012 holds big plans for us and I can't wait to see what's in store.

Many wishes for a Happy New Year,

Keli