Real Life: Live & Unscripted

Sick....

Had to take a trip to the ER Thursday.

Back was killing me. Like stopping me in my tracks, can't walk/talk killing me.

I have a kidney infection.

I've had one before about 5 or 6 years ago and that trip to the ER landed me in the hospital for Christmas lol.

NOT FUN.

Y'all already know all I drink for real is water. So don't even ask that lol.

Anyway. I feel "OK" right now and I've been taking it EASY AKA, I've been IN the bed because too much of anything hurts. 

I'm NOT used to being down like this but I KNOW I will be ok and SOON...because I have to be lol.

This is just a quick little update. I hope to get caught up on my email soon. HOPE lol.

Alright guys, have a great Monday!

Toodles!

My next quilts....

This top photo is for Jaelyn's Quilt. She does NOT like pink but she does like yellow and orange so I decided on those colors for her. I'm going to make her the stacked coins quilt. You can see a gazillion of them here.  I seriously blame flickr for making me want to do this quilt lol.

Kayla loves all things pink and green so I decided on this fabric.  I still have to get the fabric for the back and the sashing but I'll get that when I'm close to being finished with Jaelyn's quilt.

Oh, I will be making Avalon by Kathy Doughty for her. I think it will be perfect and simple lol.

Let's talk fabric. OK....Now I sew so I KNOW all fabric isn't created equal. Let me tell you. Kayla's fabric is by Heather Bailey. It's the freespirit line.   I ordered it from www.twiddletails.com THIS STUFF FEELS SOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!! I was NOT expecting that when I opened the package!!!

Jaelyn's fabric I got from Walmart and Hancock. It does NOT feel like the Heather Bailey fabric! AT ALL. It doesn't even LOOK the same lol.

I don't know WHAT the thread count is but I don't think I want to use anything else from now on lol.

It's almost like sheets lol. When I purchase sheets for my bed, I would really just buy a set of sheets. Pick em up and go. Once I learned about high threadcount sheets? It was OVER. I don't buy anything less than 1000 count for my bed lol.

That is what this fabric is like. The walmart/hancock fabric feels like 200 threadcount sheets and the Heather Bailey feels like 1000 threadcount sheets. I KID YOU NOT.

There is NOTHING wrong with hancock/walmart fabric OR 200 or 300 threadcount sheets if that is what YOU like lol. I'm just saying I LOVE this Heather Bailey fabric! LOL

Since these quilts will be gifts, I will only work on them while the kids are in school. I plan on starting on Jaelyn's next week.

Alrighty guys, that is all I have! LOL

Enjoy your day and stay safe!

Toodles!

Hump Day Ramblings....

• Kayla LOVES her homework blog. she has to check it everyday after school and post her assignments to it.

• Right now my hair is long. No shape. Just long. I'm torn between getting long layers (again) or wearing it curly for a while. Hmmm.

• Jaelyn hates her wikispace. Her teacher puts up assigments at 845 pm on a sunday night.

• i LOVE going walking after i drop the kids off @ school. Just me and my ipod!

• I made skirts for Kayla and Jaelyn to wear to church on Sunday. Kayla wore hers but I cut Jaelyns TOO short. Gonna make it again this week.

• My thighs are burning. I LOVE being able to walk/workout once the kids are in school. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

• I have a list a MILE long but I am sitting in ONE spot.

• I only worked out today to say I did it. I was SO lazy about it though. ugh.

• I don't have ANY navy thread.

• I just got a good package in the mail! YAY!

• SOMETIMES I don't like to share. *humph*

• Food network shows work out info-mercials early in the morning lol.

• I'm thristy

• Today has been loverly

• Making those jeans gave me all kinds of confidence lol. I just cut out a silk chiffon blouse. GO ME! Y'all will probably see a pic of it BEFORE I even post this LOL

• I sent Tony to pick up the kids today lol

• Being a SAMH does NOT mean you have unlimited time to do stuff. Just FYI.

• I love raisin bread.

• Ohhh that just made me want bread pudding!!!

• I "lost" a piece of fabric and had to take ALL my fabric out to find it. I won't EVEN tell you where it was.

• I always ache after a photoshoot. ALWAYS. I put myself in it and will cram into whatever position to get the shot. I never feel it during....but ALWAYS after.

• Funniest line EVER: My camera doesn't take good pics...then you give the camera to someone else and they get a good pic. That means YOU can't take good pics lol. Not your camera lol.

• I plan on going to knit with the ladies at the library tomorrow morning.

• I want to go knit @ my LYS on Sept 3.  Gonna put it on my phone so I can remember lol

• Ohhh just read on their website that starting in September you can come knit on Tuesday Mornings from 9-11! I love morning activities.

• I have been sitting in front of my sewing machine for about an hour. Guess that means I don't want to sew lol.

• It's late and I NEED to be asleep. SERIOUSLY.

• The Time Traveler's Wife is WONDERFUL. Be warned it is NOT like the book. Kinda, but NOT at all lol.

• I NEED to clean off my tables in my studio. NEED.

• Why is it that when I check my email from the computer and I have a facebook notification...its there, but when I check it from my phone it isn't? LOL

• I keep getting my Joann mailers and it's NOT open yet lol. Can't WAIT until it is though lol.

• I bought 24 bottles of water YESTERDAY and today I think they are like half gone. I really shouldn't even BUY bottled water because all the water in the house is filtered lol.

• I LOVE Big Daddy's House. Shoot. I love food network lol.

• I don't like knitting flat. I knit faster than I purl.

• Have a baby over 50?!?! "child please". Im so glad I've had my kids. SO GLAD.

• I don't like large print books. AT ALL.

That's enough for now lol. I can't be the only one with crazy random thoughts lol. What's random in your world? LOL

Care to guess what I'm doing? LOL

 

 

Yup...started a couple days ago. Will show another progress shot soon. I'm knitting when I NEED to be sewing and finishing up some scrapbook stuff lol.

Toodles!

Simplicity 2700 and Butterick 5355

Simplicity 2700

Pattern Description:
Misses & Miss Petite Pants: Amazing Fit Collection
Pattern Sizing:
6-14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
SUPERB!!!!!!

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pattern! It is now a TNT!!!

Fabric Used:
Lightweight denim

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
NONE!!!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I plan on making this SEVERAL times over! I LOVE them! The fit is fantastic!!!

Here are the pants flat...

Hook and eye closure...

Inside. I LOVE the way they had you finish off the inside. I've not made pants that used bias tape that way, nor was I aware of it but I will always do this on the inside of my pants now.

Outside pocket...

Inside pocket...still using that left over seersucker lol.

Here is a close up of the pants on me. I need to do a pic like this with my jeans too. Well all the pants I make, but they all fit like this lol. I LOVE the wide waistband. LOVE IT! I will make these several times over. I LOVE THEM!

 

Butterick 5355

Pattern Description:
Very loose-fitting, pullover tops A, B, C, D have elbow or full length raglan sleeves (wrong side of fabric will show), carriers, self or contrast sash and shaped hems, neck is finished with purchased bias tape.

Pattern Sizing:
XS-M

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved this pattern.

Fabric Used:

Silk Chiffon

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I doubt if I will make this one again but I highly recommend it.

Since I'm not very familiar with french seams I pulled out my copy of Cool Couture by Kenneth D. King to walk me through the process lol.

I love the way it turned out!

The neck...

Neck binding... I glanced at the guide sheet long enough to see that they wanted me to just encase the neckline inside the bias tape and sew it down....umm NO. That would look odd, so I did it my way and I'm pleased!

I used my treasured rolled hem foot for the hems lol. LOVE that thing!!

I LOVED working with this fabric! It wasn't bad AT ALL. Making those jeans REALLY gave me some confidence because I just jumped right in with this top! LOL I feel like I can make anything now lol.

Alrighty yall, that's all I have!

Have a great Monday!
Toodles!

Jalie 2908 and Kwik Sew 3667

Kwik Sew 3667

 

Pattern Description:
Pullovers have wide double waistband. View A has wide three-quarter length dolman sleeves, kangaroo pocket, and hood.

Pattern Sizing:
xs-xl

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?
I glanced at them, they looked very simple. Didn't really use them.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love this pattern.

Fabric Used:
Cotton Interlock

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I think I could have easily gone down a size. I made the medium and it's a little more roomy than I thought it would be but I really, REALLY like it.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I normally don't wear hoodies/pullovers like this, but I LOVE this one. I doubt if I would sew it again, but I do recommend it if you like this style.

Here is a back view

Conclusion:
Great pattern for a really casual look.

Jalie 2908

 

 

OMG! When I first started sewing I ALWAYS said, I would NEVER sew jeans. I SOOOOOOOOOO take that back. I LOVE this pattern! I now know why EVERYBODY raves about it! Add me to that number!!! I am SO pleased with my very first pair of jeans!!

Pattern Description:
Low rise stretch jeans with slim fit through the hips and thigh and a flared leg, back and side front pockets, zip fly with button closure.
Pattern Sizing:
2T-22 I made size X

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
This was my first time working with this pattern company so I followed the directions to the "T". They were SUPERB! I didn't follow them for the zipper insertion, I used Sandra Betzina's method. It works for me lol.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I LOVE how close this pattern is to RTW Jeans!!

Fabric Used:
Stretch Denim from Fabric.com

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
None

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
ANYTIME I want a pair of jeans, I will make these! I see what all the rave was about. I actually can't WAIT to make them again! LOL

Conclusion:
SUPERB PATTERN!!

Here are some additional pics....

I found this really cute button at Michael's.

I had a pair of my jeans right next to me and did the stitching exactly like those jeans lol.

I didn't have any plain fabric for the pockets, so I used some leftover seersucker. Still did a great job, no additional bulk.

Instead of doing double topstitching on the inside leg, I did it JUST like the jeans I had next to me lol.

I'm SO proud ya'll lol.

I couldn't decide on a pocket design, so I just left it plain lol.

 

The only thing I REALLY didn't like was the color topstitch thread I used. I thought it was "too gold" for the color denim I used. I've already ordered what I will use next time.

Instead of using denim thread in the bobbin, I just used regular thread. I read a LOT of horror stories about folks machine messing up lol. Learn from the mistakes of others right? LOL

Ok, that's all I have. Just LOVIN my jeans!!!

Toodles!

Hump Day Ramblings....

• I'm glad to know you still read my blog. "Child Please"

• Have y'all ever seen Miami Social on Bravo!?!? Ummmhmmmm lol.

• If I'm standing up eating cherries....I'm doing the happy dance.

• if I'm sitting down eating cherries...I'm doing the happy dance lol.

• I am on COULD 9 right now! WOOOO HOOOOOOO

• Had to help Greta with a sewing emergency lol. That was too fun lol.

• I left home without my phone. OMG. TORTURE lol

• I finally found the earplugs for my phone. whew!

• I need a new blue tooth. Mine died :( it was the best thing EVER.

• True Blood is INSANE. I love it so much. Well...I'm ADDICTED! LOL

• I still love my quilt lol. Been walking around like Linus. Seriously lol

• My kids are so ready for school....SO glad it's MONDAY lol.

• I was actually going to TRY again. SO glad I didn't. " CHILD PLEASE"

• Do y'all watch HBO: Hard Knocks? lol that's where the "child please" comes from lol.

• I love Tyler Florence today more than I did yesterday. What a great guy lol.

• Got a chance to Beta test Social Scope for my Blackberry. Facebook and twitter on the SAME page...on my PHONE! WOOOOHOOO LOVES IT!

• I made Mississippi Mud Cake. OMGGGGGGG Pics and recipe coming soon. VERY good.

• I'm no gourmet chef. I like to cook, try new things. Some easy, some complex. Some healthy, some not. It's all about balance, in MY house anyway.

• I think when you make an appointment, you need to be SEEN at your appointment time.

• People KILL me. EVERYTHING isn't for EVERYBODY. Just because one person likes something and you don't means what!? EVERYONE is different. Nothing wrong with that.

• I FINALLY finished all my Disney Pics! I took WELL over 400. I won't tell you HOW well over 400 but WELLLLL OVER lol.No, I won't upload them all. I might do a single post and stick an album over on the side lol

• You are NOT what you seem to be. I will be glad when people see you for who you REALLY are.

• Why do people say "Guilty Pleasure" I've said it before but have stopped. It's like its an excuse for doing something you want to do when "society" deems it unacceptable. You do it because you want to right? I know I do.

• JUST GOT THE BEST OFFER!!! GOD IS OPENING DOORS!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW! As SOON as I am able to share I will. Y'all aren't gonna BELIEVE IT!!!! JUST WOW! LOL

Alright ya'll! Let's get over that hump!!!!

Toodles!

A little family picnic...

This weekend we had a little picnic at Oak Mountain State Park . It is really a gorgeous, gorgeous place. I love doing things as a family. It's my hope and prayer that we will continue to have a great relationship with the kids the older they get, and they'll never get "too grown" to want to do things with us as a family. Shoot...I'm almost 32 and LOVE doing stuff with my mom and dad so there is hope right? LOL

 

I just thought this was pretty....green Alabama water and all lol.

The kids had a good time running around and playing...

 

 

 

They decided to "pose" for a few pics...

 

 

 

 

At some point, he decided to pour water over his face...to cool off lol

 

Love the look on Aj's face here, sunglare and all !!!

After a little playing we finally unpacked our basket,cooler and blankets...

Quilt is getting some great usage lol

We grabbed some of the food...

 

 

 

YUMMM lol. Of course there were chips, snack cakes and capri suns lol. Sometimes its nice to just pig out lol.

 

 

I don't know what they were yapping about but I loved seeing them together like this...NO fussing or fighting lol

 

Told y'all Aj said he was hot lol. I cropped Tony out because he was hot too ;)

I laid back and took a little nap lol

 

What I saw when I turned over lol

 

That was my view lol. Isn't is gorgeous lol.

 

I actually love this picture lol.I ended up putting the basket on top of our little cooler because ants kept trying to take it away lol.

We met another family out there and it was amazing...the oldest daughter was 13 and the younger one was 9 lol

 

The two nine year olds became good friends FAST....they shared in a game of hide and seek lol

Can you believe Jaelyn played too!? LOL

 

Once they exchanged phone numbers it was OVER lol. It amazed me how much these two were alike lol. I was looking at two Kayla's lol. They do and say some of the same stuff lol.

The oldest two exchanged "cell phone numbers" lol

I saw these and HAD to get a pic...

 

 

I'm in love with all things red after I saw those red doors lol.

We had a really good time and managed to make it home before the storm hit lol.

That's it for me!
Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

Houndstooth Pencil Skirt....

I am smitten with houndstooth. I have always liked it and it's just CLASSIC!

I saw this Alexander McQueen pencil skirt and HAD to have one...I'm on a pencil skirt kick as well lol.

 

With a price tag of $760  "child please" lol

I went with my standard pencil skirt pattern that I LOVE Simplicity 4236. Next time I make this I'm going to taper it a little below the knee. 

I am also wearing New Look 6470. I love this top. I made it to wear to Disney World.

 

Next time I will pair this up with some colbalt blue or yellow. I saw some GORGEOUS colbalt blue suede shoes yesterday that I SHOULD have purchased. Hmmm might go get those today! LOL

Toodles!

TGIF!!!!

I am soooooooo glad for the weekend!!! WOOHOO! LOL

Woooooooooo come on ya'll....let's JAM!!!!!!!!!

Talk about throw it back! This came on the radio the other day and I PROMPTLY turned it up lol. The kids PROMPTLY protested lol.

I feel like I have a lot to say to y'all lol

Imma try to go in order lol.

I've been working out! Tryin to preserve my sexy lol oh and stay healthy lol

 

I feel GOOD ya'll!!! Still have some work to do but I am on my wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lol excuse the crappy cell phone pic lol

Jaelyn moved into her 8th grade locker....lol

 

Doesn't look like she wanted to take that pic huh? LOL

 

Aj sure was having fun lol.

Jaelyn was in a hair show...that was more of a luncheon...complete with speakers and all lol. It was really nice. Very informative...

 

Jaelyn and my mom before it got started....

 

 

She loves that camera lol... she got to wear a TOUCH of makeup for the show....lol couldn't tell her anything lol.

I LOVE this picture of Kayla...she had NO interest in what the speakers were saying lol

 

HILARIOUS lol

 

A couple in action lol.

 

Gone girl lol

Aj spent some time with my dad lol

 

And some time riding his 4-wheeler lol

 

That little boy KNOW he lovessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss his granddad lol

 

I caught my dad blinking but I love this pic! LOL

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

 

Lawd...Jaelyn look like 1st fall in that jacket lol. That child believes in layers! LOL

Ok...I think we are all caught up now lol

Y'all have a great weekend and be safe!

Toodles!

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, sliced
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise  ( I USED LOWFAT SOURCREAM INSTEAD)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Pound the chicken breasts until flat. Put a slice of cream cheese and 1 teaspoon chopped chives in the middle of each breast and roll up. Wrap each rolled breast with 1 slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine condensed soup, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix until smooth, then pour over chicken.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Season your chicken well. I know I don't have to tell y'all that though lol.

If ya try it....you know the rest! LOL

Toodles!

Speak to my heart...

I'm not perfect, nor have I ever claimed to be. Right now this is my prayer..... If you have five minutes....listen to the words, hopefully it will bless you too.

Speak to my heart, Holy Spirit
Give me the words that will bring new life
Words on the wings of the morning
the dark night will fade away
If you speak to my heart

Speak to my heart, Holy Spirit
Message of love to encourage me
Lifting my heart from despair
How you loved me and cared for me
If speak to my Heart

Speak to my Heart Lord
Give me your Holy Word
If I can hear from you,then I'll know what to do
I won't go alone, I'll never go on my own
Just let your Spirit guide and let your word abide
Speak to my Heart

My First Quilt...

It's not perfect....but I am SO in love with my very first quilt!

Full View

Hanging...

The back...

Binding, front view...

Binding back view....

Lil ole bitty name tag lol

What did I learn?

This is NOT some old lady hobby. I am FAR from being an old lady and I LOVE THIS!!

This is TIME CONSUMING lol.

Don't rush.

ONLY use gutermann thread or you will end up with a loopy mess like this one...

 

and a pile of thread like this one...

 

Seriously. The gutermann thread works WONDERS!!!!

Stippling (free motion) takes time and practice first...NOT on your quilt lol.

Since this was my first quilt, I wasn't trying to do anything fancy...I purchased this kit a couple years ago from Joann's in Atlanta. This is the LAST time I will buy a quilt of fat quarters and use them as is. All my squares weren't the same size so it's a little off.

I doubt if I will ever make a quilt bigger than this one. I didn't even measure it for the finished size but I can wrap up in it comfortably lol. Tony has already tested it lol.

I'm so smitten y'all it's a shame! LOL

Instead of doing the binding the traditional way, I cut strips of what fat quarters I had left, sewed them together into one strip...pressed open the seam allowances, then folded each side until they met in the middle...pressed it, then folded it in half length wise and pressed that. Rolled it up, then pinned it along the edges of the quilt. It put the quilt in the middle of the binding, kinda like a sandwich. Once it was pinned down, I just sewed it. So it has a finished edge on each side. Does that make sense?!

I am so excited to start on some new ones! LOL I already have a few patterns and some fabric lined up. I want to do maybe 7 for Christmas gifts so I need to get to working on them lol.

I used the little embroidery feature on my current sewing machine to do the little name tag. I can't WAIT until I get my embroidery machine!!!! I have already played with the one I wanted and sent Tony all the details lol.

That's it you guys! Thanks for sharing in this little piece of happiness with me lol.

Toodles!

Photoshoot with Jaelyn...

 

 

Silent Sunday....

T.G.I.F. and some sewing plans :-)

I'm SO glad it's Friday!!!! Y'all remember this??? LOL **Sings...what I need from you is Understanddddddddddddddinggggggggg** lol

Anyway I am good for making sewing plans lol. Remember these spring and summer plans? HA! A few of those things got made, but I kinda just did my own thing lol.

Now it's time to plan again lol, except this time I have a reason lol. Getting ready to do some traveling and of course, I need some new additions to my wardrobe lol ;)

First, I need a jacket...seasons are changing...well getting ready to lol.

You can click on all the fabric pics to make them larger and see more detail.

Simplicity 2558

 

 

I *heart* this fabric. It's a wool tweed and it is GORGEOUS. I swear this picture does it NO justice. I bought it early this summer and I'm SO glad I did. I ALMOST walked away from it. It was back in the clearance section for 60% off of $9.99. When Hancock started putting our their fall fabrics, they took this from the back and put it on the front with the wools for $12.99 or $9.99 a yard. I did GOOD lol. Oh, I'm making the long sleeve view.

Simplicity 2700 and Butterick 5355 View C

 

I made what four pair of shorts/capri pants this summer and I am no longer scared to make pants lol. I don't know why I was scared anyway lol. Just do it right? LOL. Well I will make the Simplicity 2700 in a light weight denim (yall know thats my most favorite fabric EVER lol) and the Butterick top in the silk chiffon that I got last year from Gail K Fabrics.I've never worked with chiffon because I have been very,very afraid of it. I'm gonna jump right in lol.

Vogue 2972

I have had this pattern *FOREVER*  I don't know if you can see the color of the darker fabric. I *think* it's a cotton blend twill. I label my fabric when I buy it now and I didn't do that when I purchased this. It's an olive color and the yellow really works well with it.

Kwik sew 3667 and Jalie 2908

 

 

I have really fallen in love with Kwik Sew patterns. Their directions are SO good. Y'all know I follow directions to the "T" when needed lol. For the KS pattern I'm making the hoodie version. I'm still undecided if I will add the front pocket or not...we will see lol.

I am FINALLY about to make my first pair of jeans. I swore up and down when I first started sewing that I would make everything except my jeans lol. HA! Guess I'm eating crow lol. Everyone that has made this pattern has had a fab pair of jeans. I hope my pair isn't the first messed up pair lol.

Kwik Sew 3678

*gasp* I'm making a "track suit" LOL I know you can't believe it right? LOL Well I wanna be comfy when I fly and still look cute lol. I'mma ROCK THIS! LOL. Anyway, this is one of Hancock's new knits. I can NOT remember the name of it, but I THINK it starts with a P. I'll find out when I go back in there lol.

Butterick 5383 

IF Hancock has the new Butterick patterns out in time for me to make this dress, I will make it. I LOVE this fabric! It's a silk cotton satin that I got from Fashionista Fabrics when I won the Pattern Review Mini Wardrobe Contest last year (I won a GC from them, yep still happy about that lol).

The pattern actually calls for a knit BUT this fabric has a little give in it. I don't know. I'm going to make a muslin first, but I think this will be fierce as a LBD. Put on the right accessories and some FIYA shoes that I ALREADY OWN!?!? HA! baaaaaaaaaaaaabbbbbbbbby.

Ok, I'm excited! LOL

That's all I have y'all!

Have a GREAT weekend and be safe!!

Toodles!

My Hair...Black Hair.

Thanks for all the compliments on my hair the other day. I was DETERMINED not to cut it this summer. I want to see how long it will get.

Let me start off by saying I can only post what works for ME.

These are the products that I use. I don't use a complete line of anything. FOR ME...a little of this and a little of that works best.

 

Products:

SCurl

REDKEN Smooth Down

NIOXIN Leave in hair repair conditioner

Ojon Ultra Hydrating Conditioner

Ojon Revatilizing Mist

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment

Tea Tree Oil

I normally perm my own hair OR get Zanete to do it if it's not TOO thick lol. EVERY now and then I will go to the salon to get it done.

I shampoo my hair every week using some kind of moisturizing shampoo. I honestly don't remember what I was using before but when I pulled out all my products I couldn't find it so I think I'm out lol.

I deep condition my hair every week NORMALLY. Sometimes I get lazy lol. First I put coconut oil all over my hair and scalp then  I use a conditioner mix that includes conditioner obviously lol (I think I use a VO5 or something) olive oil, and honey. YES HONEY... I will keep it on either all day or sleep in it. Some people can't do that because it over conditions their hair and makes it limp. That is not my testimony lol. I've never had any problems.

Read about the benefits of honey in your hair HERE

Depending on how I am wearing my hair I do a couple things...this summer I kept my hair pulled back so I wouldn't cut it lol. VERY low key. Didn't do much to it at all. I used S Curl (Yup like activator lol) on my hairline to keep it moist and on the ends of my ponytail and put it in a bun. All Scurl does is keep my hair moisturized. I also use it on the girls hair. ESPECIALLY Kayla's. Jaelyn wears a lot of headbands, so I put it on her hairline as well.

In the fall/winter I normally wear a roller wrap (I just roller set my hair, and wrap it lol) during these times, I only moisturize my hair at night. I will use a little coconut oil (a little goes a LONG way) on the ends of my hair and wrap it up. EASY.

I don't flat iron my hair often but when I do I ALWAYS use REDKEN Smooth Down. LOVE THIS STUFF. I spent a bunch of money trying different stuff until I found something that works for me. This stuff is like $15 bucks but it lasts forever.  I LOVE it.

I use my Ojon Revitalizing Mist EVERYTIME I shampoo my hair. I LOVE IT.

The Ojon ultra hydrating conditioner is ALL that I use. It works wonderfully for me.

I have a dry spot on the front of my scalp *sigh* I can't get rid of it lol, so I put a TINY bit of tea tree oil on it and it works lol.

Ummm did I forget anything? If y'all have any questions just let me know and I'll answer them in this post.

Like I said I can only go on what works for MOI lol.

Oh...I don't relax my hair every 6 or every 8 weeks. I can sometimes go 10 to 12 weeks. For instance...my last relaxer (perm)  was the first week of May. I JUST got another one this week.

OH again lol. I wrap my hair up as SOON as I get in the house if I'm not going back out. Even when I DO go back out I will wrap it up. Especially when I cook. I get hot and my hair is HOT on my neck lol.

I really think that is it this time lol.

I hope this helps someone.

Toodles!

Hump Day Ramblings.....

• I want to make a trench coat this fall/winter.

• I want a denim pencil skirt.

• Freemotion on my first quilt might have been a mistake. This is a LOT of fabric surrounding my machine.

• I seem to be seeing a different side of you. Not sure how much I like it just yet. Gonna continue to watch.

• I have a doctors appointment this morning and I DO NOT WANT TO GO.

• I really don't feel like doing anything.

• I have a few books to read. I might do that.

• I seem to be having a case of crafting ADD. I can't get ANYTHING complete. Does that happen to ya'll?

• Sometimes I care TOO much. Gotta put some space between my heart and people.

• My mom already has the new Vogue's I want. *eyeroll* Why are they STILL not at Hancock!?

• As of right now, I don't have the black fabric I need for a skirt for NEXT weekend. Today is the 30th.

• My kids go back to school on the 12th. I.CAN.NOT.WAIT. lol

• Life isn't always rainbows and sunshine :) I'm glad my blog reflects that lol.

• My subscription to Creating Keepsakes FINALLY ran out. Thankfully!!!! I don't even look at it anymore. Tired of seeing the same folks lol. That's why I'm submitting again lol.

• If you sit back and watch, folks will tell on themselves EVERY SINGLE TIME.

• Im attracted to blogs with good pics....I'm looking at a ton of quilting blogs and if the pics don't look good then ummm I kinda click that red x lol. Must be the photographer in me.

• If you have to ask someone something MORE THAN TWICE....you are begging. Not a good look.

• A lady had a 2 week old baby out in the beauty supply store. TWO WEEKS OLD.

• Loving the free motion now....lol

• WOOHOO! Just got back from hancock with my mom and I got some GREAT fabric for a trench coat! I can wear it in the fall and spring! WOOHOO it's a pretty blue color...yummy!

• Just finished my quilt top and I'm HAPPY!!! Its 12:50am  August 3.

• OMG..its AUGUST! This year is FLYING by!!!

• My heart is STILL heavy. Ugh

• I hardly ever change my TV from Food Network lol. I think it's my favorite channel.

• My kids will NOT shut up!?!? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSAAAAAAAAAAAAA **rubs ears**

• I finished Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult IT WAS SO GOOD!!!

• I go grocery shopping tomorrow. WOOHOO.My house is BARE lol

• I don't THINK I'm going out this weekend...made all that hoopla about black fabric for a pencil skirt lol

• I have matched up fabric to patterns and the wardrobe committee has approved it lol.

• I have this new chocolate brown polish by Sephora by OPI and I can't wait to paint my nails with it! Well...can't wait to have the nail folks paint my nails with it lol.

Let's get over this HUMP!!!!!

Toodles!

Rx for Brown Skin....

Whew.... here I am in alll my glory lol. I took Jaelyn to the dermatologist because we had some issues/concerns with her skin. Well while I was there I asked a few questions that I had about my skin...discoloration, dark spots, 30 year old acne just BLAH lol.

Well, he suggested that we both use Rx for Brown Skin.

I am going to use it for 30 days to see if I can really see a difference in my skin. This pic was taking today (August 3, 2009)

Jaelyn is also going to use it BUT she didn't want me to show her pic lol. She said I could show the before and after once we get to the after part lol.

That's it for today! LOL

Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!

GTFOOH Episode 7

How about this for a Happy Monday lol.

You SHOULD be able to click this pic and make it bigger....

SOMEBODY tell me WHY this lady had on turquoise fishnets..AT CHURCH YESTERDAY lol.
I mean really!?! LOL She also had on a matching sweater thing...it wasn't a shrug...it was just...tacky lol.

I try not to take pics @ the Lord's house, but they should have been praying for some fashion sense....

I just CAN'T lol.

Silent Sunday....