New dress for lil Bug

I finally got around to posting the newest lil pillowcase dress I finished for Haylee Bug.

I had so much trouble making up my mind what colors to use in the ruffle and tie.

Even made a big puffy clip hairbow along with a small one for wearing on the side.

Couldn't find ribbon to match enough to use for the drawstring ties, so just cut long

strips of the material I used for the ruffle and made it's own string ribbons.

I have a small stock of materials and Haylee has now informed me that she wants

more and has went through the stack and has a standing order for about 8 more

(as of now at least) made just like it.  Silly girl!

Felt Tic Tac Toe Bag

Recently I saw a post - somewhere (wish I could remember) that had a felt 
homemade tic tac toe game and I instantly fell in love with it.  
I changed a few things about it so I didn't have to sew all the parts - only  
the bag - which could be glued also.

I love little projects that are this simple.  
Two pieces of felt cut into a square.
Two other colors for circle game pieces 
Velcro for closing the bag
and some puffy paint.

That's it.  

Except for some glue if you want to glue the project
If not just stitch the two squares together.

I put a couple of pieces of peel and stick velcro  inside the
edge for closing pieces inside of bag.

Paint on divider lines and x's and o's on game pieces and 
wait.  

I think that is the hardest part of it all.

Once dry, play.  :)

Would be great to pack into any travel bag or in the car for playing with.  
Since the pieces are felt, they almost stick together so would be great fun anywhere.  

Wish I could remember what site I saw this on so I could give credit to them.  
Thanks to whomever.  LOVE the project!

Knowing When and How to Stockpile Groceries

Great article on creating a home stockpile when you are using those coupons and price matching.

Here are couple of pics of my lil beginnings of a stockpile from sales matchups and coupons.



Thanks stretcher.com for a great article.

Link is:
Knowing When and How to Stockpile Groceries

DIY Bleach Gel

Since we all need a bleach pen from time to time to get those spots 
out of the whites, here is a homemade recipe for it.  

I have also seen many ideas to use bleach gel pins on dark clothing 
to make designs on.

Thanks to "My honey's place" for all the great ideas.  

Link is:

DIY Bleach Gel – Printable Instructions - My Honeys Place

Adorable paper shape critters

I have been following this site for quite a while now and they always come up 

with the most adorable paper ideas to make.

I am defintely in love with this newest post.  

Ican't upload the pic to this post - but trust me - you 

will want to check them out and print some 

for yourself too.  :)

Thanks to Mini-eco for another great post!

link is:

Geo-paper totem!! | Mini-eco

The top 10 Dollar Store buys (and what NOT to try!)

Totally great article by www.howdoesshe.com that has lots of info on what items

are super to buy while at a dollar store, along with some things to steer clear of.

I know I totally love Dollar Tree.  I could spend all day in there coming up with 

all sorts of ideas for this and that.

And btw,  don't forget - they take coupons.  :D

Thanks to howdoesshe for the GREAT info!

Link is:

The top 10 Dollar Store buys (and what NOT to try!) | How Does She...

FREE Personalized Kid’s Tooth Brushing Chart!

I am totally LOVING this chart for keeping track of our lil miss Haylee bug's brushing routine.

Such a stinker on a daily basis of brushing is nearly like pulling of teeth.  Yikes!  

We have placed this chart in the bathroom - front and center, along with two favorite

crayons, and going to give this an honest try.  At the end of the four week chart, 

I am going to try to come up with something special to do.  Not sure what it will 

be as of yet, but something will come to mind.  :P

Thanks bunches to: Love your teeth.net for this fab idea!!

Link is:

FREE Personalized Kid’s Tooth Brushing Chart! A Fun Way To Motivate Them To Brush. � Frugal and Fun Mom/ Mom Blog, Reviews, Giveaways, Family Fun