Back Online and with a Mission.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to give an update on things. As of a few hours ago I am now (once again) the proud owner of a full working/functioning computer! The next step is to get our WiFi working so I may blog from any corner in the house. My <3:

I have been working on my RetroChristmas store as well as a few other projects that I can't yet share. ;)

The last thing I wanted to update y'all on is a new charitable organization that I am helping organize. We are just starting and are fresh with ideas. We are taking one step at a time and learning as we go.

Our goal is to collect clothes, toiletries, and other life essentials for those in the USA who are in need. We are starting local with the hopes of reaching all 50 states. Please check out our Facebook page: The America Helps America Project Please friend the page to stay up to date on our progress and how you can help!

Not Your Mamas Meatloaf!

 

I am constantly on the lookout for healthier recipes of classic comfort foods. I was skeptical at first but this recipe really hit a home-run in my house. Joe is not a big fan of sweet potatoes or meatloaf and he LOVED this dish!! If you make it let me know what you think!!

                       Sweet Potato Turkey Meatloaf

 

Life can be crazy...

It is amazing the speed bumps life puts before you in the midst of a storm. I try to take those bumps and learn as much as I can from them and move on. That said.. I have been busy getting my ever expanding supply collection organized and my workspace situated so that I may be able to create efficiently. This is my space so far:

Still a work in progress - but SO much better then it was. That is also a sneak peek at a few things that I need to finish and list!

This was my Wed.

I did quite a bit today! I love being productive. I took care of a few chores around the house (trash, recycling, floors mopped), took care of some home matters online and then focused on RetroChristmas.

Here is a sneak peak at the first RC pin.

Todays Sites Worth Mentioning:

1. Found this awesome freebie site and actually ordered a free "engagement" ring from them.
(Nope, not engaged. It's a cute ring though & who can beat free!!)

2. Posted my first Featured Artisan interview for the SDEC Team blog.


More tomorrow. Night.

I am a WINNER!

A while ago I entered a Facebook Fan Page giveaway for Bippity Boppity Glue!! So many of my friends fanned the page that I received a $40 gift certificate to the BBG store on Artfire!!

Waiting for me today,when I came back from running errands, was this wonderful box with the great stuff I got from her store!

Brodie was excited too to see what was in the box! The cupcake themed paper is beautiful and the giant clothespin are too cute! They are definitely going to help me in my crafting! All of the lovely clothespins I received are magnets as well!!! The canister and tags are a beautiful addition to my workspace. Thank you all for fanning Bippity Boppity Glue & if you haven't and want to: The BBG Fan Page.  I am going to make sure I check back in to the BBG studio to see the new goodies. You should too.

31 Years Ago Today...

My big sister Amanda Lin was born.





Take it easy but take it! I love you kid.

Happy Birthday Manda!

New RetroChristmas Store @ Storenvy!

So I spent much of yesterday creating the 2nd of 3 RetroChristmas stores I am going to manage online. Through some hoping around I found Storenvy: Social Shopping and Free Stores.


I have added many items to my new store and am still in the process of learning the ins and outs of the site. I have looked around at some of the other stores and have liked what I have seen! It's free so why not?