Don't "Ruffle" Your Tail Feathers!

Sorry!  I know that title is corny, but I'm really into ruffles these days.  Not sure why.  Possibly because I've been learning to sew them, and so I'm putting them on everything.

I was blog surfing the other day and I came upon some GREAT tutorials.  I got inspired by one on Crap I've Made, a really fun and creative blog that some of you other crafty mommies may like.  I was inspired to make this little ruffled butt onsie:

I was getting ready to take some pictures of the front and noticed that it looked a little

bo-ring, so I added a little rosette, like so:

Sorry, it was starting to get dark by the time I finished these :)

I'll sell these for $10 so let me know if any little girls in your life need some ruffles on their bootie.

I also added some ruffles to a T-shirt today, but I don't have a pic yet.  That's coming soon.

Bye for now!

things I'm loving as of late...

Gardening...or rather watching my hottie gardener and his helper hoe up all the weeds!

Petunias.  Happy Mothers Day, me.

These t-shirts from of all places...wally world.  They are so soft and comfy, and most importantly, they are only $4 :)

Baby Calves

This dip recipe:

Brooke's Black Bean and Corn Dip

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans corn, drained

1 bunch scallions, chopped

1 block feta cheese crumbled

1/2  C. cider vinegar

1/2 C. extra virgian olive oil

1/2 C. sugar

Combine all ingredients and serve with tortilla chips.

This has become a favorite with baby bird Eli.  He will even eat it plain.  In fact he had three helpings of it at dinner tonight.  Yummy!

Did I mention baby calves?  Moo.

Have a great week, Ya'll!

Nursing Problem? I've Got Your Solution!

Hey you nursing mamas out there!  And you soon to be nursing mamas!  Or those of you that may be buying a gift for a nursing mama sometime soon! :)

I was fortunate enough to nurse my baby bird for 11 months.  Although I was thrilled to be able to do this for my kiddo (and save all that money on formula!) there were plenty of things about nursing that I wasn't so fond of. 

One thing was nursing in public. 

Now.  Mind you.  I am not a very modest person.  After the whole experience of giving birth, the thought of a little boob peeking out was not what bothered me.  It was more the looks (you know those looks) of those around me, and the thought of flashing my "recently carried a baby" belly, and just plain old respect for those that might not want to sneek a peek at my boob.

So.  That's the problem.  One solution is the trusty receiving blanket over the baby and shoulder trick.  This is fine, but what if your baby doesn't appreciate a blanket in his face while he's eating?  Can you blame him?  Or what if he gets a big kick out of yanking the blanket off every few seconds?

Here's my solution.  The nursing cover.  I've heard them called many things - hooter hider, udder cover, my friend Rach suggested booby bungalo (love that one :).

But the beauty of these things is that they allow you to nurse your baby privately, but the boning I put in the neck allows you to see your baby, and keeps the fabric off his face.  The strap around the neck allows you to adjust your length one handed, and keeps the whole thing from being pulled down at an opportune moment (like when your boob is fully exposed - don't tell me this hasn't happened to you!).

Here's what they look like:

I'm telling you, I never left the house without mine the entire time I was nursing.  It crumples right up into a diaper bag or purse, and washes in your washing machine if you get it dirty.

I sell these for $20 and make them in scads of fabric options!  I'll try to post more options as I make them.

Once you give one of these a try, I promise you'll never use a blanket again!

P.S. I really need a cute idea for what to call my nursing covers!  I'd love to stick with a birdie theme if possible.  Any ideas?

New Stuff

Whew!  I have been too busy to post lately!  My camera has also been doing something funky.   I made some things recently for a friend though, and wanted to post them.  LOVE the floral fabric!  Makes me want to have a little girl :) I made some extras of these too if you see one you like.  Burpies are $5 each and travel wipes are $10.  They look super cute packaged together as well.

Happy Friday!!

Super easy dessert...

Ok, so every year when the Daddy Bird's birthday rolls around, I get really excited about the possibility of creating some fantastic, gourmet confection for the big day.  The first 5 or so years of our marriage, this is what went down:

Mama Bird: Happy Birthday!  Look at this yummy (fill in the blank here, I've made cheesecakes, cakes, pies, etc. etc.) I made to celebrate!

Daddy Bird:  Uh, thanks...! (Mustered up enthusiasm here)  You really shouldn't have gone to all that trouble.

Mama Bird:  I LOVE to bake!  Especially for you!  Just try some.

Daddy Bird:  It's really, really great, but what I really want for my birthday next year is...

THIS

Are you kidding me?

So I thought I'd share this recipe for a super easy dessert that I'm actually embarrassed to admit making.  It's not even baking.  But it is really yummy. :)

Cool Whip Cherry Pie

1 small carton of cool whip, thawed

1 8oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 graham cracker crust

1 can of cherry pie filling

Cream cool whip, cream cheese, and sugar together with an electric mixer.  Spread into pie crust and top with pie filling.  Chill an hour or so then enjoy!

Who knew it was that easy to please a man?

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my Josh.  

My own personal handy-man, horse trainer and resident veterinarian.  My college sweetheart, best friend, and the father of my son.  Let's make our 30's our best decade together yet! 
I love you!

Baby Bird Burpies

I made some burpies for a cousin who recently had an ADORABLE baby girl, Maya Elena.  I haven't had a chance to get them to her yet, so I thought I'd show them off.

The burpies are made with cotton fabrics on 100% cotton cloth diapers so they are super absorbent.  All my products are prewashed in dye and fragrance-free detergent.  How much more fun is wiping up baby spit when you can do it with a cute, coordinating burpie?  These also look great monogrammed.  I'll post some pics soon of some a friend had monogrammed as a gift.  These sell for $5.00 each.  They come bundled together, tied with super cute, coordinating ribbon.   Big hit for a baby shower gift!

I'm nursing a bad cold today but not too sick to watch my Murray State Racers play some ball!  They are off to a great start against Butler in the first half.  Go Racers!