Task of the Day

Setting up a budget. I do so much better when I know what I have and not freaking out about what might possibly be pending.

What inspired me to get off my duff? A good friend of mine found herself in a much larger hole and didn't realize she was in a hole at all until she felt the dirt being thrown in on top of her.

So what better day to get this going than payday! This week we have a few bills, I have to pay on the phone, the electric, the car insurance for the truck, and food. I know it'll make me feel better once we are caught up, I just have a bit of trouble actually letting GO of the money.

The good news is that Dan will be heading back to the races next week, they were taking a bit of a break. It's just a one day event but it's better than nothing! Hopefully it'll be a good one.

Alright, enough procrastinating.. I'm off to figure out all our needs and whatnot.

Have a great day.

Oh the things the Pizza Girl says...

We ordered pizza for dinner the other night and the moment she said "Hello. welcome to Blah Blah Pizza, What can I do for you?", I knew she wasn't the brightest pepperoni in the pack.

She's taking my order and she asked if that was going to be all for us and I asked what kind of sides they had and she rattled some off.. "Salads, garlic bread, buffalo wings.... *insert valley girl accent here* (no lie), and we have dessert pizza and that's like for dessert...."

Ummm, ya think??

Exhausted..

Oh boy, where do I even begin. Let's start with my so called "break".

Last week, I decided to take an impromptu break from designing to declutter and get a little more organized. You'll start noticing newer, prettier, and improved product previews popping up in the next few weeks. I'm not going to change them all and upload them all at once. I'll be doing a few at a time

I didn't announce this publicly, just to my creative team. Anyway, it hasn't been much of a break... I made two new products lol. One of which, took me literally all day today and it's not really even ready for packaging yet, almost though.

I had to run out to the grocery store tonight to grab a few things plus get money orders to pay the rent, which was late because it was past the 5th and they charge $35 per day that it's late. UGH.

I made Rice Krispie Treats after I got home.. it made me feel better :)

Before I forget, I have some products that will be retiring soon so I have placed them on sale for only $1 each. There are several element sets, some paper packs, a few alphas, and even a full page kit! For just $1. They are available at both BlytheEvans.com and in the Clearance section at Oscraps.

Alright, I better get out of here before I fall asleep typing. I don't think that would be a pretty site.

Have a good night.

Being a Mom of Teenagers...

My oldest just turned 14 last week and I have another who will be turning 13 in December.

A list of things that come with the territory:

1. Attitudes and smart remarks, oh wait.. that's their father.
2. Sleeping til noon-This I thank god for because usually he's up with the sun.
3. Acne control- Haven't quite mastered this one yet.
4. The appetite of a horse or any other larger animal that eats a lot.
5. The discovery of the opposite sex.- UGH.
6. Smelly feet.- Can you say ew? I can. EW.
7. Never ending piles of laundry.
8. The phone constantly ringing and the only time it's for you is when you owe someone money.- No Habla Inglis?
9. You become an ATM.
10. The overtaking of every electronic appliance in the house.

I am sure there is and will be more.. I think I have subconsciously blocked it all out, it's very traumatic you know. I think I liked it better at about age 5-6 months.. they aren't mobile yet and they don't talk back. And if by chance they DO talk back.. it's really funny and often caught on tape.

Va-Va-Vacuum!

I am in the market to buy a new vacuum cleaner. Mine broke down awhile ago and right now I have a handme down from my Grandma when she moved to San Diego. It's pretty good but it's old and I go through vacuums like crazy since in my house it gets used 2 or 3 times a day.

So I am thinking that I need to splurge and buy something of higher quality. So I have narrowed it down to three brands.. Kenmore, like the one I used to have til the kids broke it, Dyson, or Miele.

I really loved my Kenmore. I had it for several years without any problems and then one of the kids cut the hose and the warranty had run out. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it took bags.

I have heard great things about Dyson too and that new roller ball thing looks pretty interesting.

Then there are Miele vacuums. They are supposed to be really good at reducing allergens in the home. I have a son who suffers from severe seasonal allergies and this is something that really appeals to me. The only thing I am struggling with is which model I would need.

So does anyone have any input on vacuums? Not just the ones I am talking about here but any others you have knowledge about would be great too. Thanks!!

"You learn something new everyday..."

Ever hear that saying? Well, it's true.

Would you like to know what I learned yesterday? Of course you would.

I learned that it NOT a good idea to stick rubbing alcohol up your nose. Not only does it not smell very good but it stings something fierce.

Now why in the world would possess me (or anyone else for that matter) to stick rubbing alcohol up my nose? Well, ok.. here's the back story.

I have my nose pierced. I had it done when I was 17 but I stopped wearing it when I was pregnant with my son because I lost it and I just didn't get a new stud. I figured with a baby it might not be a good idea. Every few years, I'd start wearing it again but end up taking it out because it would hurt or something.

I reopened it for my trip to Reno but I bought studs specifically made for noses, so I don't even feel it. I took it out last night to clean it and the hole and I stuck a alcohol soaked Q-tip up my nose to clean the inside. Yeah, note to self- Don't do that again.

I am sitting over at my mom's this weekend surfing the net and checking out Vegas vacations, I've never been to Vegas so if we move back to Nevada I think I might like to take a trip down and check it out. Just to say I've done it and maybe collect some more Player's cards. Just something to do I guess.

My mom and I are going to watch a movie so I am going to get going. Hope you all are having a fab weekend! I'll tell you all about mine tomorrow.

TGIF

Are you all ready for the weekend? I think I am, although I am not all that sure!

My kids just tracked off of school for the month and won't return back to school until September 2nd. So it is going to be a very busy month in my house.

I don't have much planned for this weekend. Hubby has to work a half day tomorrow and I am not sure what my mom's plans are. Next weekend, I am taking my little ones to a birthday party for my friend's little boy. Tomorrow is his actual birthday, Happy Birthday Little Man!

Totally off topic, but I got my apartment newsletter today and in it they mentioned that we might be getting a few ellipticals for our on site workout room. Sounds pretty nice. Normally, I wouldn't even think about mentioni8ng it, except Hubby has been talking about joining a gym. I think he should just walk the 100 ft and use the equipment here for free!

Anyway, that's what's happening over here. I hope you all have a great weekend!