New items added to my shops today! It's been awhile since I posted here on the blog. Work has kept me extremely busy these past few months. I have two places that I sell my stickers...

http://www.gottalovestickers.com

Gotta Love Stickers on Amazon Handmade

Current special right now is Buy 4 Get 1 Free... use coupon code BUY4GET1 at checkout!

Monday...

I have a new favorite beverage. It's not cheap so I buy it only to treat myself every once in awhile. So delicious! I usually buy on my shopping trips to Whole Foods. I usually head over to Whole Foods when I am looking for an unusual ingredient for a recipe.

This past weekend we were in Santa Clara for the Fall State Nationals with the Marlin's U16 team.  Our team won the championship game! My son Chase pitched 6 innings in the semifinal game helping to get the team to the championship game! The guys seemed to have fun during the weekend. We won all of our games! So, more baseball this weekend but I'm happy to say it's in town. I can do some gardening in between games. Maybe some pizza and beer too with new friends! The photo above is my son getting his trophy and his championship t-shirt. It's been awhile since he's received a trophy! 

This is another new favorite that I picked up at Bevmo on Friday after work. Fireside Chat Winter Spiced Ale. It has 7.9% alcohol. I love it, it taste great and enough alcohol so I don't have to drink a lot of beers to relax. One actually did the trick! You've gotta try it.

My youngest daughter is my model. Here she is modeling my slouch camo beanie. I think it's because I love her black and green glasses. She's perfect to model my handmade beanies and hats. She may not be a fan of all the styles but no complaints from her putting them on. Oh and I am very proud of my model... she has a 4.0 on her progress report! Way to go Courtney! Woot Whoot!

I love to knit too. This is a knit slouch beanie with a tribal pattern. I love patterns in my handmade items. Takes a little more time but it's worth the look! This one is available on my bigcartel site. You can also click the shop button here on my blog to start shopping! I am knitting every night to add new and exciting styles to my knit and crochet line on my websites. Well that's it for now... make it a great week!

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The evenings are too short!

So i've come to realize that the evenings are just not long enough. I've been making new items for my Etsy shop while watching TV at night. Well, after I get home from my day job, cook dinner, clean up, then finally sit. That's only if no one has to go anywhere in the evening. So really, it's around 830pm. Ugh! Oh but wait... I have chili verde cooking in the crockpot for dinner! Yeah! Homemade tortillas and some mexican rice... that's what's for dinner!

 

I have so many ideas of things to make. I wish I had 10 hands! Yesterday I loaded a new set of boot cuffs. Really cute to wear to add some cuteness to your already cute boots! Just adds a little color. I'm working on a new pair today, an orange set. Perfect for the fall. I'm adding cute edgings to seal the deal. Simple ones too... stay tuned. These would make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers!

Of course, I am gearing up for the holiday shopping season. This beard beanie is a huge seller during the holiday's and cooler months. I've sold a couple hundred of these! Get your orders in early! I tend to be really busy now through the week of Christmas! May more items will be added to my Etsy shop! Check back often to see what's new!

 

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Cherie

It's Monday and it's 2012...

So I have been up since 6:30 am thinking about the new year.

I've decided that I need to start designing a few more items for my Etsy shop. After the holiday rush, mailing out 36 caps with beards... I think It's time to get busy again. Yes, my fingers were about to fall off but I survived. My goal for this week is 4 new designs. Yes I will do it... I need to keep on track.



Christmas stuff needs to be put away today. No exceptions. For some reason the tree we picked out this this year was so dry. Why? I love to keep the tree lit through new years but couldn't this year to prevent a house fire. This is the kids last day of holiday break so they can help me put it all away.

My new Erin Condren planner is ready to go, filled with soccer and baseall games for the upcoming spring season. Well, soccer is happening now. Can't wait for Wednesday's soccer game. It's been two weeks of break and I need a game! Good luck Courtney and Buchanan against Clovis North this week. Kind of hoping Courtney will think about trying out for softball after soccer but I don't think that's a go. Oh well.


Oh yeah, if you don't have a planner for 2012, stop on over to http://www.erincondren.com and order yourself one. Seriously, I can say I have finally found the perfect planner. You really don't want to know how many planners I have purchased over the years. None of them have worked out. So, get yourself one. What's so special you ask... How about personalization or you pick the cover. I say no more. You just get over there and get yourself one. They are in Cali down south so you'll get it quick!

Pinterest. Have you heard of it? If not get yourself over there at http://www.pinterest.com . I made a couple of yummy foods for New Years Eve and all of the recipes and ideas came from Pinterest. The amazing photos and links people post are awesome. Once you request to joiin, which is free by the way, you will get an email saying you are accepted in about two days. You must do this now. Seriously.

Family. This year I will take photos all of the time when I am around family and sporting events. I want to make sure we capture the moments, soccer goals, home runs, grand kids, etc. I don't want to miss anything. My kids have grown up so fast, I just wonder where the time has gone. Nw my grand kids are growing and becoming cute little people. Since my son Ryan lives about 2 hours away in my hometown, it's kind of hard to spend time with his two kids. This year I hope to get over there to see them more often, my other son Steven is in law school at Santa Clara law so pi need to take some trips to San Jose to visit with him. He was at University of Arizona for four years so we didn't see much of him. Gina, my oldest daughter. She is in Salinas really needs to move back to our area. I really do miss her. Trisha, l
Dom, Courtney and Chase are here in Clovis so I can bug them anytime I want! Ha! Life is too short so spending time with family is important!

Organization... I need to get my bedroom, office and garage in order. We just need a bigger place!

Well, ready to tackle the New Year. I think it's time to start the day off right! Thinking some exercise!

Happy New Years everyone... Make it a great year!

Cherie

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