I can’t believe I’ve had this blog for a year now and have never shared any DIY jewelry. In high school and college I took multiple classes on jewelry making. I did a lot of lost wax casting as well as soldering. But until I can convince someone to convert our shed into a studio with a gas line for a blow torch, I’ll just stick to simpler jewelry DIYs these days. Like this DIY braided chain bracelet. I’ve been in need of a nice silver, every day bracelet so I made one.
DIY Valentine’s Day Wreath
Oh Valentine’s Day. V-Day. Hallmark holiday. Whatever you want to call it. It’s not a holiday I normally acknowledge much. I mean, I’d rather show love every other day than just one day a year. And I’ve never been a fan of the colors pink and red. But this year I felt like brightening up our front door from the snowflake wreath (that clearly has not brought us enough snow to snowshoe). So I made the easiest, least expensive red and pink Valentine’s Day wreath and ironically, I love it. ❤️
Easy Chili in a Bread Bowl
Chili. Winter’s comfort food. I tend to get excited every September when we are on the verge of temperatures dropping. It means I am only a month away from chili! I usually make this chili at least once a month between October and March. It’s incredibly easy in the crockpot and so delicious. Landon has recently gotten hooked on bread bowls from Panera and my mom found the easiest way to make them at home! This month I stepped up my chili game and put it in a bread bowl. Carbo-load and comfort food together. It’s a match made in heaven.
Bill Payment Tracker
Bills, bills, bills. Anyone else brought back to 1999 and the Destiny’s Child song? Just me? As usual. Anyway, this post is less to do about Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle, and a whole lot more about not getting late fees. Back when I was young and single, I had like 3 bills to pay a month. But when one marries and becomes a home owner, bills tend to multiply. A lot. Enter a bill payment tracker.
Update on Mid-Year Resolutions
While everyone else is making (and possibly already breaking) their New Year’s resolutions, I figured I should check in on my mid-year resolutions I made back in July. Some I accomplished flawlessly, some were accomplished but not to the extent I had in mind, and there are three I did not do. Such is life. Let’s see how I did…
2018 Be Kind To Me – A Recap of 2017
I had so much enthusiasm for 2017. The plan for January was to train in my replacement so in February I could start my new position within the same company. I was so excited and still am completely in love with my job. Health-wise, I started the year feeling better than I had in a long time. At that point, I had been taking liquid gold (liquid iron supplement) for 5 months and was actually feeling like a somewhat functioning adult. I also was making plans and working on setting up this blog. Continue reading “2018 Be Kind To Me – A Recap of 2017”