At the Moment:

Listening-Rangers/Giants game

Eating-nothing

Drinking-water

Wearing-Mizzou shirt and jammie pants

Feeling-Pretty good

Weather-Perfect today(got a little warm sitting at baseball tryouts, but still awesome)

Wanting-a Silhouette, would make cutting letters for banners so much easier

Needing-to fill my water bottle back up, more time before Christmas

Thinking-about all the things I want to make for my Etsy Shop

Enjoying-the Rangers winning at the moment and a fairly calm weekend for a change

Wondering-what happened to my Mizzou Tigers today? They looked bad today.

Updating Make it Monday

So far I have actually crossed a few things off my list! Added a few things to it as well, but I'm happy I got some things crossed off.

Finish Audrey's Halloween skirt(just need to get the elastic in the waist, but need her to make sure it fits)-She wore it yesterday and as long as she doesn't suck in her stomach it stays on her. Will post pictures later.
Christmas card orders filled
Gift Card boxes made and in etsy shop-working on them.
Halloween mini book made and in etsy shop
Make some stuff for a giveaway on a friends blog(CAN'T WAIT!)
finish some projects that are almost done, just need small things to be DONE!-Still have some left, but I got about 3 things finished, so I'm happy with that.
A couple of banner orders that I just received YAHOO!-Got one done and have added 2 more orders.

Made a list of things I want to get done between now and the middle of November so those will be appearing on Make it Monday lists soon. I need to stop coming up with things I want to make though. Which might mean I need to stay away from Etsy because it inspires me so much. Nah, I'll just keep adding to the list. 

Gift tags

Most of the time we only use gift tags at Christmas, however these could be adapted for any event or gift giving occassion. I'm also working on another set that will be posted later today.

Designs may vary some depending on the stamp. They measure 2 3/4x 1 3/8. Might be fun for those "special" gifts. 20 tags come in the set for $8.00.

Banners

I love finding ways to recycle things, especially all those cd's that for whatever reason seem to not want to work in the computer. My favorite way to reuse those is banners. I LOVE making banners. Made one for Audrey's birthday, I didn't use cd's on hers though, but cereal boxes. Hers can now be made into a mini book of pictures from her 4th birthday.

I recently made a banner for a friends MOPS group for Thanksgiving. She has since ordered a Halloween and a Thanksgiving banner for herself. 

 I love the "Thankful" banner. Had so much fun making it and trying some new things out as well.

Loved the little monsters that came on one side of the paper I used. She wanted it cute spooky. I love how it turned out, hopefully she will too.

Make it Monday

Seem to be a day behind this week. Hoping to get caught up, but an ear infection and a cold/allergies are making it difficult.

Things I'm going to work on this week:
Finish Audrey's Halloween skirt(just need to get the elastic in the waist, but need her to make sure it fits)
Christmas card orders filled
Gift Card boxes made and in etsy shop
Halloween mini book made and in etsy shop
Make some stuff for a giveaway on a friends blog(CAN'T WAIT!)
finish some projects that are almost done, just need small things to be DONE!
A couple of banner orders that I just received YAHOO!

Monday

Nothing like a little car trouble to start off the day. Will be fixed on Wednesday, just hope it isn't crazy outrageous.

Worked on getting my crafting area cleaned up this morning so I will be productive this evening.

Working on these....

Soup on Sunday on Monday

Decided I'd use one I have memorized for today. Now if only it wasn't almost 80 degrees outside so I could make soup.

Taco Soup:
Ground beef(I use ground turkey)
Taco Seasoning packet(or you can use cumin, chili powder and red pepper to taste)
Can Corn
Black Beans, drain
Kidney Beans, drain
Chili Beans, drain
Diced tomatoes
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Corn Chips

Brown meat until done, add seasonings. In large pot add all ingredients and let simmer all day or turn up a little if you are starting it when you get home. Can easily be done in the crockpot. I usually make a double batch and honestly don't completely drain the beans. You could add a little water or stock if you want it a little thinner. This one is so easy to do.When finished add sour cream, cheese and corn chips. Enjoy

You could also add some chopped onion when you cook the meat. Nice thing about this one is you can use leftover beans, the list above is just what the recipe called for. This one is easy to mix up. Got some extra peppers in the fridge dice them up and add. We all love this one.