MOVED

I havent updated this blog in forever, and I opened a new one. So...I can now be found at:
http://mommiescrochet.blogspot.com
Hope to see you all there!

Posting about some Giveaways!!

I thought I would post about some contests for you all to enter. I know not many people, if any, read my blog. But, I wanted to let you know about them.

Star Knits is giving away TWO WIP bags!!! Check them out and let her know which you like best! Also be sure to check out her Etsy site here!!!

Teresa over at Learn to Crochet, is giving away crochet hooks and magazines. Head on over there and check out her blog. It is VERY helpful with many tutorials!!!

Hopefully I will be able to get some pictures taken and post of the Easter outfits I made for myself & hubby and the boys. Michael got a yellow tie and the boys both got yellow vests to match my Cupcake shirt from Sitch 'n Bitch Crochet and my granny square skirt in yellow and white. Everywhere we went people ooo'd and ahh'd and it made me feel really good that I actually made something we could all wear! Actually, I think, that when it was all finished and looking at how much yarn I had left over, I think it cost me less than $10 to make everything!!! WOW!
Now I want us to have matching outfits in every color!!!

Washcloth: FPdc

I came up with this washcloth pattern the other night and thought I would share it with you guys. If you use my pattern, please link back to my blog or to my pattern on Ravelry. Also, I would love for you to send a picture so I can see!!

This is the first pattern I have came up with and the first I have ever written. So, there might be some mistakes. If you happen to find any please let me know! :-)

Hook: I used a K hook, but you can use whatever size you want depending on the size you want to make.

Ch. 30
Foundation Row: hdc in 3rd ch. from hook and then hdc in the remaining chs in the row. (27) ch2 and turn.
Row1: hdc across in each previous hdc. ch 2 and turn.
Row2: *hdc in first 2 previous hdc. FPdc in hdc 2 rows below. Repeat from * across row. Ch2 and turn.
Rows3-27: All odd rows: repeat row 1. Even rows: repeat Row 2.
Cut yarn and finish off.
Edging:
Join yarn and SC all the way around the square. Remember to do 3sc in each corner stitch. Sl.St. to join.
Ch 2 and hdc in each previous sc around (3hdc in each corner). Sl.st. to join and then fasten off.
Weave in ends and you are done!

I hope these instructions have made sense. Like I said, it's my first pattern to write for others.

Let me know how the washcloths(or dishcloths) turn out for you!
~April

Just a few things I have been working on...

I have lots more than what I have pictured here. I just havent taken a picture of everything yet. Or, well..I'm being lazy and these were the things that were close by:

This is a back scrubber for the shower. It was originally supposed to be a scarf but the yarn I was using is really bulky and it was ending up a lot wider than I wanted. So, I just stopped and added two ch40 handles on each end to hold it with.

Washcloth using FPdc:

My first knit project. A scarf...eventually. lol.

Here are a few pictures I found on my camera from Christmas presents I made.

The red was mine, Orange was mother-in-law's, Curly scarf was for sis-in-law, and the pink one was for my step-daughter. There were WAY more that I made and just never got a chance to take a picture of. I wish I had though...b/c I made my mom a gorgeous cerulean blue and white one!!

WWE Smackdown

So, me and Michael had gotten tickets to WWE Smackdown Live in Huntsville, Al for yesterday. It wasnt a taped show for tv, but it was great anyway. Here are some pictures!You should be able to click to see them bigger.

The main event was supposed to be Jeff Hardy & Triple H vs. Coslov and Edge. But, Jeff wasnt there (boo!) So, it was a triple threat match for the Championship.





Diva's Match: Natalya vs. ?

The Brian Kendric & Ezekiel Jackson vs. Carlito & Primo:

Bella Twins & R-Truth dancing & singing with some lucky kids:

The Great Khali vs. I think Scotty Goldman:

Me & hubby:

Chavo Guerro vs. Kazarny:

Umaga vs. Jimmy Wang Yang:

Shelton Benjamin vs. MVP:

Is it Monday already?...

Well, the weekend flew by way to fast. Eli is cutting his third tooth and can go from calm to screaming at night. Landon, my 2 year old, is just that...TWO. As in the terrible two's. He is driving me nuts some days with his tantrums and not napping. But, it's all okay when thw two of them are playing nicely together with a toy...until someone decides to hit the other. lol.

So, I finished the Violet Beauregard skirt from Stitch 'n Bitch. I also made a small clutch purse from the book too. If my camera was working I would post pictures. I will try to remember to take some with my blackberry later.

I am trying to decide what I want to do next. I want to make Michael the Jolly Roger Skull sweater from S'nB, but I don't want to have to go buy black yarn. I have just about every other color but black, and definately not enough skeins to make it either. There are also some skull putholders in the book that I want to make, but alas, I have only a small ball of orange cotton. So, I need another color.

What I think I have decided to try is using the pattern from the skull sweater, I am going to make a skull pillow for the living room. Thinking of using the Red Heart Grande Super Bulky in Linen. I also have it in burgundy and hunter green. I will probably do it in the green because the burgundy is so much red that it just wont do. I mean we are Tennessee Vols fans, NOT Alabama fans. So, red isnt a common color in this house. lol.

Stitch 'N *itch..

I am working on the Voilet Beauregard skirt from the book. It is working up pretty fast and I am making my main color bright pink. Yeah, out of all the yarn I have, bright pink is the color I had the most of. But, it is so cute! Here's a pic from what the one from the book looks like. I'll post mine when it's finished!

Is it Friday yet???

So, I was sitting here looking thru my emails and noticed Eli looked like he was eating something. I checked his mouth and low and behold...a ladybug wing. Well, a piece of one. Gross...Of course he got mad at me for poking my finger in his mouth, but he's over it now.

Here's my triangle shawl which I may end up making still bigger to be a triangle throw thingy for the couch. Kinda like a triangle lapghan maybe. I am just using whatever color yarn I happen to pick up so it's very colorful. (Thats Landon's hand in the corner..He was saying "Oh Wow Cool!")

I haven't been to CVS since the Monday after Christmas. And I am dying to go and get some Cheeze-its and SoyJoy bars and other stuff too. I don't think my extrabucks expire until the end of the month anyway. Need to figure out me a scenario for when I go...

Coffee Mug Cozy

Here's the crocheted Coffee Mug Cozy I made last night. I just kind of made it up as I went. It's for Michael and I am planning on making one for my mom in blue and white to match her scarf I made for christmas. It was done in her school colors(she's a teacher). Oh, and the cozy takes like, literally, minutes in the very bulky yarn I am using!

Lots of Crocheting around here

I made A LOT of scarfs and a few beanie hats for Christmas and am still working on a scarf currently.

So, I thought it was about time I updated my blog and posted a few pictures.

These are for a large Tennessee Vols orange and white throw blanket I am working on.
The green, burgundy, and tan squares are for a granny square scarf I am making for the lady we rent from. She gave me this yarn and about 4 more skeins of each color!!!! yay!

These are pix of my slippers (orange ones) and the ones I made for Landon. His have his initials on them!

I will post more laters!...Gotta find my camera!

A Work In Progress...my stash

So, I thought I would post a few pictures of my stash of stuff accumulating around here.


This first one is of the cabinet in the bathroom. It is way to full. I have pretty much ran out of room under there. I have toothpaste, pads and tampons, and shampoo and conditioner, among a lot of other stuff crammed under there. I try to straighten it up here and there, but every time I add something else to it, it's all messy again. So, if I can find a cabinet that will fit in the other corner, I will get it and use it for my stockpiling.


This is a picture of under the kitchen sink. It's a heck of a lotta more messy under there than in the bathroom. I believe there are 3 Febreeze Noticeables starter kits, 2 Glade spray, 5 other sprays, lots of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and other junk.
This shows dish detergent. There should be 5 Dawn total, and 2 Ajax. Glade Fabric and Air..I love this stuff. Lots of other random cleaners are under there as well.

So, right now I would say that mainly my stash is made up (have the most of:) toothpaste, pads/tampons, shampoo & conditioner, razors for Him, Dawn dish detergent, and air fresheners!!!

Tuesday at CVS

April's card
$2.29 Glaceau Vitamin water
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
-$2.00 ecb
-$4.98 ecb
--------------
=$0.32!
SAVED $7.99
EARNED $4.98 & $2.29 ecbs


Michael's Card
$2.29 Glaceau Vitamin Water
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
$0.62 Atkins bar (clearanced)
$0.62 Atkins bar
$0.62 Atkins bar
$0.62 Atkins bar
$9.99 Boost drinks
$4.24 Boost drinks (Buy1 Get1 50%off)
-$1.50 boost q found by drinks
-$1.50. "
-$2.99 ecb
-$4.98 ecb
----------------
=$14.45 oop
EARN $4.98 & $2.29 ECBs
SAVED $23.71

YTD Savings April (just over two months)$455.66 !!!
YTD Savings Michael (Not even One Week so far!!!)$89.21 !!!

Newest Buys...

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CVS Trip Today

T#1 my card
$4.98 Always Infinity
$1.79 Nursery water
$1.79 Nursery water
$2.99 CVS Vit-D 100ct
$3.29 Huggies CleanTeam wipes
$3.29 Huggies CleanTeam wipes
$0.79 Dove choc. "Filler"
-$3.00 off $15 q
-$0.55 nursery water q
-$3.00 huggies q
-$2.00 ecb
-$5.00 ecb
-$5.37 ecb
---------------
=$0.32 oop
EARNED $4.98 & $2.99
SAVED $19.93!


T#2 my card
$7.99 Revlon cream2powder eye
-$1.00 cvs revlon q
-$2.00 revlon q
-$2.00 ecb
--------------
= $3.44
SAVED $5.00


T#1 Michael's Card
$14.99 Breeze2 Meter
-$14.99 ($30Q adjusted down)
---------------
= FREE but $1.57 tax oop
EARN $10 ecb


T#2 Michael's Card
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
$2.99 CVS Vit-D 100ct
$3.49 super bike (motorcycle for Landon)
-$10.00 ecb
---------------
= $1.59 oop
EARNED $4.98 & $2.99 ecbs
SAVED $11.01

September 29 CVS Trip

Here's a photo. I will post my receipt later tomorrow.

1 Sunsilk Shampoo
1 Sunsilk Conditioner
2 Febreeze Noticeables
2 Dawn Hand Renewal
1 Dawn regular
1 Johnson's Buddies
1 Gillette Fusion Power razor
Small notebook
Arizona Pomegranate Green Tea
2 CoverGirl Clean foundations
2 CG Wetslicks lip
1 TicTac..(went into overage by $0.61!! So, added it)

Bzzzz Agent...

http://www.bzzagent.com//p/2033414342/ApeClems



http://www.bzzagent.com//p/7494048301/ApeClems

Good CVS Morning!!!

Well, after checking e-mails this morning. Michael and myself BOTH got CVS coupons in our emails for $4 off $20!!! WooHoo!!! I've already done my trip for this week, but I am going to have to go back for sure now! Michael doesnt have any ECB's on his card yet, but maybe next week we can get his going!

Wow Wow Wubbzy! Giveaway!

Mommies With Cents is giving away two Wow Wow Wubbzy DVD's!!! Head on over to check it out and enter to win. You can enter (by leaving a comment) and the winner will be chosen on Friday September 26th and announced on the 27th! So, hurry and enter!!!

I have gotten 2 entries because I first posted a comment asking to be entered, then I posted a blog about it!!! Yay! Landon loves Wubbzy, so I hope I win!

Barilla HouseParty

Here is the Barilla Pasta website:

http://www.barillaus.com/home/Pages/Barilla_Piccolini.aspx

Here is the link to my HouseParty page: (You can also click on the two items above)http://houseparty.com/party/81725

Here's what HouseParty.com has to say about this party:

"Welcome to the Barilla Piccolini House Party!

Buon viaggio!

Get ready to experience Italy from the comfort of your home.

Invite your guests to indulge in Barilla Piccolini and become part of the Barilla’s “global neighborhood.”
Now that you’re part of the Barilla Piccolini House Party, you get to spread the word by inviting your friends to your exclusive party on Saturday, October 11th."

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
"Now that you’re a Barilla Piccolini Party host, you might be wondering “How does this all work?”
Party Day—On October 11th, gather your favorite dinner guests for a night of incomparable Italian food, fun and ambience.
Party Package—You’ll get your FREE party package a few days before your party.
Party Now—Your party may be weeks away, but the fun starts now on your party website. Send invites; post comments; upload photos & videos.
It’s time to “Go Italian!”