Beginning the journey to find balance

I’ve been feeling kind of lost. Not knowing what direction to take this blog. I know it’s just a blog, something I started because I thought it would help me be a better mom, person, keeper of the house…like if I was putting it out there for the world to see, it would somehow inspire me to “do more.”

The problem is that it did inspire me to do more. I tried cute crafts, tons of baking, and various ideas and it was nice and it looks like I do a lot. I worked hard with this blog. People tell me they like reading my posts.

I suppose I’ve sharpened my writing skills a bit, and I learned how to do things on the computer, and I’ve certainly toughened up my skin by just putting it all out there and not caring what people think, BUT as of today, I am still suffering with …

I’m not quite sure how to put it – just a feeling that I’m not living peacefully, not balanced, and doing what really matters.

Today, I decide to find more peace and put my needs and my family’s needs above all else.

I thought I was just baking too much but I think it’s way deeper than that. I feel as if I’ve been busying myself with “lots of stuff,” joining Pinterest, participating in many kid’s activities, doing the theme stuff, etc…but it seems like it’s just been stuff…fluff.

I plan on exercising for me, baking quality over quantity, doing less activities, slowing down, saying no, not planning as much, and the MOST IMPORTANT THING, tuning out the world and playing with my girls. We will still do crafts, I have girls – they love crafts – but they won’t be just for a cute post.

I will be having a new blogger soon to join this blog and she strives for balance every day. I can’t wait for her to begin.

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let’s get real

THEMES ARE OVER!!! I’m exhausted, spending too much money, time, with baking and crafts!

I don’t know how moms do it but no more ! This ain’t my thing.

People say I’m creative- but this isn’t for me!

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Stressed and tired!

I know what ya’ all are thinking – “But they’re so cute!”

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I mean, even I want to backslide on my no more baking/cute themes but
I am seriously done!

I have gotten more site traffic from crafts but OH WELL.

I know for those of you not in the blogging world, you’re like who the hell cares.

Yes, I am a good baker and yes, I am creative BUT at what cost?

The girls want more mommy. They want me to cuddle, read, play…and they probably won’t miss the creative treats and crafts – maybe my readers will – maybe the girls will – but I don’t care anymore!

I finally have the courage to say – this sucks!

I just want to enjoy the rest of this summer! Hell, I want to enjoy the rest of my life home with the girls who won’t be little for long! And I probably won’t be home forever so…..good bye Susie homemaker!

Being this blogger, baker, crafter, and especially this summer, has made me feel like I have four jobs.

Taking care of the kids, being a pre school teacher, running a bakery, and a cleaning woman ( yes, I know that is already part of my job but all of the glitter, spilled beads and gems, glue, flour, frosting, batter, crumbs, etc….has multiplied my every day chores times ten!)

I quit. Good bye themes.

BUT Let me show you the pics from fancy week, they’re quite fancy.

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Fancy cookies

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Decorating everything…

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And this….

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Don’t even ask!!!!

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First Review! Adorable little girl’s bag

I was asked to review a product from a seller from Etsy! This is my very first review and I couldn’t be happier to review this adorable vegan hand made bag.

Upon opening the package, my daughter, who will be three on Sunday, snatched it away and said, “My purse! Is this my birthday present?”She went off running with it..

Once she agreed to give it up, I asked Gia, my older daughter, what she thought of it.

“So cute. I love all of the colors! Can I have it?”

Guess they will be fighting over it! My girls love purses. They go around the house collecting anything and everything – so happy to have their “things.”

This bag has denim fabric on the top and bottom, and different vertical strips of multicolored fabric all around the bag. A simple, fabric strap makes the purse easy to hold. The purse has been hand sewn with repurposed fabrics from an original pattern designed by the seller.

I love the hand made look of the bag and it’s truly something different than the usual merchandise that one finds in commercial stores.

The purse would be perfect for your little girl(s) or to give as a unique and thoughtful gift.
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Gia showing the front of the bag

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Gia showing the back of the bag

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Arianna already put her “things” in…including Daddy’s watch and wedding ring!

TO PURCHASE THIS BAG OR A SIMILAR ITEM, head on over to

Megexpressions on Etsy. Her items are super cute and have a warm, happy feeling to them!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/192558721/store-wide-sale-vegan-baby-first?ref=exp_listing

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY – ENTER TO WIN A BAG JUST LIKE THIS ONE!

REPLY TO THIS POST TO ENTER FOR A FREE GIVE AWAY BAG FROM megexpressions on Etsy!

JUST WRITE THE WORD “YES” in the comment section. MUST HAVE EMAIL entered as a follower of my blog. Locate the submit email form on the right sidebar or if your reading on your mobile device, scroll down to find the submit email section.

I will pick a winner by a good old fashioned name drawing on August 20 th, 2014.

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