School shopping with the boys

Today I took my three boys school shopping during Florida's tax free holiday.  I know that I get to save quite a bit during this time but I'm just not sure it's worth fighting the crowds and trying to find proper sizes in all the jumbled clothing.  Plus this year, the in-store coupons were few and far between.  I managed to find most of what I needed except for one more pair of shorts in an 8 slim for Tristan.  It's so hard to shop for that one since he is so skinny and apparently it is a pretty popular size around here, lol.
While I was at the mall, I finally exchanged the body butter my mother in law sent me for Christmas.  While it smells really lovely, the scent is very strong and gave me migraines.  Instead I got some cocunut body butter, some lip gloss and some mascara.
I also used my Victoria Secret coupon for a free pair of panties.  I love when they send out coupons. :D  At Penney's I bought a pair of cute skinny crop pants and only paid .80cents after clearance price and a coupon for $10 off $10.  I love a good deal.
Now I just need to get those kids out the door for school...

Newest project

I'm currently working on my first "real" quilt. In the past, I've made simple baby quilts with square blocks or simple applique but have never ventured into doing anything with my own design.  However, that is all changing.  This last weekend I finished my first quilt block!  It's still nothing fancy but I'm so excited for my new Boise State Broncos quilt to be completed! 
For the construction of my quilt, I'm using old BSU t-shirts and my kids old jeans so as I accumulate new "old" shirts and jeans, I will continue to incorporate them into the quilt.  I'll post a pic of the first block soon.

A little about me

I'm a 34 year old mother of three boys, who just started back to school yesterday.  My youngest, Tanner will be seven in a few weeks and just started 1st, Tristan who will be 9 in a few weeks is in 3rd, and my oldest, Jason is 15 and a sophomore.  I work two part time jobs to keep myself busy while they are in school and to have a little extra income (though not necessary).  I've always liked to stay busy in a structured environment which unfortunately means that the house often gets left behind, lol.
Growing up, I lived in many places due to my dad being in the army but I consider Boise, Idaho home.  I moved to Boise when I was nine and lived there until my hubby and my two oldest moved to Georgia about 8 years ago.  This last October, we made another move a few hours south to Florida so we are still missing home.  We hoping that one day my husband's work will take us back.
As far as hobbies, I love to read, crochet, knit, sew, paper crafts, tatting, drawing, painting, etc... You name it.  If I can find a tute on it, I'll likely try it, lol.  I love to make up my own sewing patterns and try to be creative.  I started out an artist growing up but eventually drifted towards music.  Though I don't have the same ambitions to be a music teacher anymore and have actually drifted back towards art. 
I guess that's it for today.

My first blog entry!

A friend of mine started a new beauty blog a few months ago and since then I've often thought of starting my own.  My problem was settling on an idea of what my blog would be about since I'm a bit ADD when it comes to hobbies.    Well, today she posted a contest on her blog that gave me the kick in the butt I needed to get started.  Ella Pretty is currently holding a contest for Hana Mini Flat Iron - Travel Size by Misikko.com. and by posting about her contest on her blog, I have gained an entry into the contest.  If you are interested in entering this contest, please visit Ella Pretty.

As far as the rest of my blog, I'll be posting about motherhood, crafting, art, and whatever else I happen to be interested in at that time.  Enjoy!