May 2008 - Life With Katie

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Time For Me Thursday

Katie 4:26 PM 4 Comments

So this is a brand new day of the week type thing. I just invented it all by myself but would love if anyone else would like to use it as well. I don't know how to do the Mr. Linky thing that I've seen on other blogs, so I'll just tell you that if you take my banner (which I made for this blog) or participate, for now...

Continue reading...

Wordless Wednesday

Katie 1:54 AM 3 Comments

A View of Mommy, after the van cleaning...as taken by Roger, 7 years old and first time allowed to use mommy's camera by himse...

Continue reading...

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Money Needed?

Katie 11:56 PM 4 Comments

As some people know, during the school year, I'm a full time Psychology student. During the summer, I'm a full time SAHM to my 2 fabulous boys. What this all means is zero income. We live off of child support and alimony (which trust me, isn't much) and the bit of financial aid I may have left. My wonderful, fabulous...

Continue reading...

# finances # help

Tackle It Tuesday - The Van

Katie 5:56 PM 3 Comments

I have declared this summer to be my summer of organization. As part of that, I've decided to start participating in Tackle it Tuesday, hosted by 5minutesformom.com. So here, we go..my first Tackle It Tuesday Project!Yes, I decided that I was going to tackle the disaster that had become my van. This van is a sure indication...

Continue reading...

# cleaning # helper

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Contest Alert

Katie 9:47 PM 0 Comments

I won't be listing these often, but since this is one that quite a few people may be interested, I thought I'd say go here : http://parentswithstyle.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-contest-for-our-great-readers.html and check out this contest for two gift baskets each valued at $1...

Continue reading...

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Dollar Store Finds

Katie 10:25 PM 5 Comments

I went into Dollar General today looking for a pitcher to make lemonade in and look at the goodies I found!These were too cute to pass up!Pretty papers and vellum stickers.Look at these fantastic glasses! I'm so going back on payday to get a full set. Oh, and they had the cuuuuutest Peanuts dish sets with glasses. I'm...

Continue reading...

Ok, I'm thrifty, but this is a bit much...

Katie 12:51 PM 2 Comments

A friend of mine passed this link on to me this morning because he was sure I'd want to blog about it. He was right! "The cemetery says middle-age women are stealing flowers to make crafts," the anchor repeated.Move over, common everyday criminals. There's a new breed of lawbreaker in town, and no final resting place...

Continue reading...

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

New Marker/Pen Storage

Katie 6:42 PM 1 Comments

On my last thrift store run (too long ago, I need to go again!), I found this little box and fell in love with it. I had no idea what I was going to do with it until just a few minutes ago.While putting away my latest kit (www.storytellersclub.com), I realized the last 2 had come with metallic markers. Ah ha! I now knew...

Continue reading...

Monday, May 19, 2008

My Ribbon Storage

Katie 6:50 PM 5 Comments

For those out there who love looking at organization (and I'm one of those!), here are the pictures of my ribbon jars that I promised. I was going to post them last night, but my camera batteries died and I had to wait for them to recharge.The jar on the left includes most (I'm sure there are more hiding somewhere!) of...

Continue reading...

Sunday, May 18, 2008

All Fixed

Katie 3:51 PM 1 Comments

Ok, after digging through code to fix the header and retyping everyone's links, I think it's up and running and all functional! Woohoo! If anyone notices anything wrong, please let me know..tired eyes miss things sometimes. Keep your eyes out for some new pictures to be posted hopefully tod...

Continue reading...

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Uh oh...

Katie 7:37 PM 2 Comments

Someone should have wished harder! All my links vanished on me! Argh!Edit (10:00 pm) : I'm working on re-entering all of my previous links. Keep checking back to see how it's coming! If you were listed here, but don't see yourself once it's done, let me know. If you want to be, but weren't before also let me kn...

Continue reading...

Changes

Katie 7:34 PM 1 Comments

I've decided to change the layout of my blog. I'm going to attempt to upload a new one and pray that I don't lose all of my links...wish me lu...

Continue reading...

My Sisterhood Album

Katie 12:48 AM 6 Comments

This is the album for the class that I took at the Mega Meet. The only thing that it's missing is the pictures from last weekend. So...we'll call this the before entry. I'll post new pics once I get those printed out and put ...

Continue reading...

Friday, May 16, 2008

$100 Scrapbooking Giveaway

Katie 8:02 PM 0 Comments

Check it out here:...

Continue reading...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

All About Me

Katie 12:17 PM 9 Comments

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog! This is where I'm writing all about all of the crafty type things (and the organizing of) that I do in my life. I love crafting. Specifically, anything to do with scrapbooking and rubber stamping. I'm also teaching myself to crochet, which right now is a very slow process because I've...

Continue reading...

# introduction # mommyfest introduction

What I've Learned Since Becoming A Mom

Katie 12:16 PM 3 Comments

It's almost ironic that this was the topic chosen. I had a long talk with someone yesterday about one of the biggest things I've learned since becoming a mom to my two boys. It might sound almost silly and maybe even a little bit duh, but I learned what a huge difference it makes for both my children and to myself to...

Continue reading...

MommyFest Potluck

Katie 12:16 PM 1 Comments

Chicken Pesto Pockets Ingredients:1/2 cup light cream cheese1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded parmesan cheese2 tablespoons refrigerated pesto1/4 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless, chicken breast halvesCooking SprayDirections:1. Preheat oven to 400.2. Combine...

Continue reading...

Five Things About Me

Katie 12:16 PM 2 Comments

I went back to college at the age of 28 and graduated Magna Cum Laude with my Associates Degree.I have an insane cat named Sylver A. KittyIf I could buy one thing right now, it would be a Pazzles (www.pazzles.com)I have a serious love for things like old button boxes, old quilts and things vintage.My apartment is 300 square...

Continue reading...

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Three of the most wonderful women...

Katie 12:25 AM 4 Comments

I cannot even begin to explain the time I had with Klo, Jill and Steph over the past few days. I would honestly describe it as one of the best weekends of my life over the course of the past 2 years. These three women were so wonderful to me. I haven't had many real friends over the course of my life and honestly, I...

Continue reading...

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Omg! Omg! Omg!

Katie 11:15 PM 2 Comments

I'm going to Novi on Wednesday! Klo and the girls...omg, they're the absolute best! Not only are they letting me share their hotel room, they're going to pay me to help man their booth for a few hours a day! Omg! I haven't been this excited since Justin told me about Chicago! Omg! *attempts to calm down* .....Omg! I get...

Continue reading...

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Herbert Goes Shopping

Katie 10:32 PM 2 Comments

...

Continue reading...

I Must Be Insane...

Katie 7:58 PM 4 Comments

Don't ask me why, but I somehow got the idea that it would be fun and cute to take Herbert, the giant stuffed duck, with me grocery shopping today. I thought I'd take him with me and take pics of him doing various grocery store type things. I don't know what I was thinking. Yes , I do. I was thinking it would make a...

Continue reading...

Created By Sora Templates & MyBloggerThemes