DIY scarf

I have linked up with At Home with K for Terrific Under Ten Tuesday.

I had the urge to be crafty, so what better place to turn to than my "just call me martha stewart" Pinterest board.

I made this beauty!!! And I can't wait to get my hands on some bigger t-shirts so that I can make longer ones!!!

I'm really loving mustard yellow right now so I was happy to cut up the Wright State University tee that I no longer wear!

In case you want to make your own all you need is a t-shirt that you no longer want or need and a pair of scissors. Cut the hem off the bottom and set it aside. Then cut 1/2" strips (width wise) all the way to the armpits. Once you have cut your strips, stretch each of them out (they will curl on their own) and then place them together and use the hem to tie it together. I didn't need any money for this project and it took less than 10 minutes. Some of my friends have even asked for one!!

Have you made anything from Pinterest?
How about you try a Terrific Under Ten Tuesday project and don't forget to link up Kindra at At Home with K!!

Love & Laughter,

J

WILW & Oh, How Pinteresting...

It's Wednesday...and raining, so to keep positive I am linking up with Jamie at This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday!!

I'm loving my wonderful friends Sheila and Alicia. Sheila came to pick me up this morning and took me to work and Alicia is letting me borrow her car for the weekend while she is gone. I seriously have some of the greatest people in my life!

I'm loving work. As much as I complain about how tired I am, when I get there it all goes away. I absolutely LOVE what I do and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's so important to love what you do.

I'm loving that I am blogging from my desk on my lunch hour.

I am loving that I get to be in and witness a marriage of a good friend this weekend. Weddings are always so exciting!!

I'm loving the cinnamon candle a co-worker gave to me...for FREE!! I can't wait to burn it when I get home tonight.

And I'm loving my handsome boyfriend Mark. Even though he has been gone the past few days, he still can capture my heart from afar. I fall in love with him more and more each day!

I'm also linking up with The Vintage Apple for Oh, How Pinteresting Wednesdays!

 This charm is soooooo adorable. I would love to have Mark's fingerprint on it!

 I needed to see this. I have been wanting to get crafty for awhile and I have just been fearful that I would mess it up or I would ruin all of the materials and waste money. I know now that I can't think like this because it doesn't make me want to go out of my comfort zone and try something crafty and new.

 Couldn't have said it better. I would love to have this hanging in my home. Plus, it's the green that I want in my kitchen.

How fabulous is this sparkly dress. I am in love with it!!!

I hope everyone has a happy Wednesday rain or shine!

Love & Laughter,

J

weekend recap

I know it's late, but I'm gonna recap my weekend anyway. I did a little bit of this...

And a lot more of this

(I wasn't actually at the beach, just thinking about the beach while relaxing on my couch)

And I made all of this

And helped my sister do this

So she could do this

What did you do this weekend??

Love & Laughter,

J



What I'm Loving Wednesday

It's Wednesday so you know what that means...I have once again linked up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving that I just found out that I don't have to work Monday because it's a paid holiday. It's Columbus Day people. But hey, I'm not complaining.

I'm loving that I got to dance in the middle of the street with my niece last night.

I'm loving that I get to help my friend, Ashlee, prepare and cook some appetizers and desserts for her Thirty-One party on Sunday.

I'm loving that all of the seasons of Wonder Years are now on Netflix...guess what I'm doing this weekend??

I'm loving some of my Pinterest finds this week:

 Warm cinnamon apples are a fall favorite!

 I could totally relax every night and forget about everything in the world in this bathtub!

 I love the bangs that Hilary Duff is rockin'. I'm thinking about getting my own too.

 Honey-Sauced Chicken. Sounds soooo wonderful! I have all the ingredients except the onion and garlic. I even have GF soy sauce to make it gluten free friendly. I can't wait to make this!

 Corn chowder sounds so delish and hearty in this lovely fall weather we are having.

How sparkly and cute are these nails? I can't wait to try this on my own nails. And gray goes so well with everything!

And as always, I am loving my handsome boyfriend, Mark! He is working in Cleveland for the next 3 days so I am gonna miss his sweet face!!



What are you loving today?



Love & Laughter,

J

what i'm loving wednesday!

Today, I have linked up with Jamie over at this kind of love for What I'm Loving Wednesday!!!

- I'm loving that Mark is home again, I sure did miss him!!

- I'm loving that I don't have to wake up early to go to work on Friday! (YAY for being able to sleep in)

- I'm loving that I get off work early on Thursday because I have to attend a Teen Asset Meeting in the morning.

- I'm loving that I have a clean house to come home too.

-I'm loving some of my Pinterest finds this week that make me soooo happy:

 This necklace/bracelet (not sure which one it is) is so adorable. Lovebirds. M+J. Perfect.

This is how I hold my cup anyway, this just makes it easier and more convenient. 

 How can this little guy NOT make you happy!! He is just screaming for me to love all over him! Mark and I want a Bully so bad!

 It's so important to be reminded of this everyday no matter what!

Peanut Butter Bars....YUM!!!! PB always makes this girl happy!

What are YOU loving today??

Don't forget to link up! Happy Wednesday to you!

Love & Laughter,

J

Kroger, Blue Moon Affair and other ramblings

I'm actually saddened by the lack of coupon match-ups at Kroger so I would much rather not waste the time in posting them so you can head on over to How it Have it All's blog and check out the Kroger Deals page to get all of the coupon match-ups and sales.

In other news, I have a big work event coming up on Friday called the Blue Moon Affair. This gala supports the youth programming where I work, the Youth Empowerment Center. Not only will there be a free cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and live entertainment, but Judge Hatchett will be our guest speaker.

Although I will be working (just transporting some youth), my dear boyfriend will be accompanying me to this event. I'm not sure what to expect really, but let's just hope we raise enough money so that I can keep my job and that we can change more young lives.

I have also been listening to Pandora Radio and I forgot how much I loved it. I've been tuned into the Ray LaMontagne channel. AWESOME!!

I've also been wavering back and forth about a decision that I have to make - to attend my 10 year High School Reunion. I'm not sure if I want to go, and then if I don't go, would I regret it?? What do you think I should do. To go? Or not to go? That is the BIG question!

I was just asked to be in a wedding yesterday!! How exciting is that??!!!?? It's always an honor to be asked to be in a wedding so I was thrilled (and surprised) that my good friend, Naomi, asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding! I'm very excited and happy for her and her fiance, Jeremy!

I've also had a burning itch to start crafting. I'm talking about re-doing furniture, making cutesy things for my apartment and crafting things to give as presents.

Here are some things that I want to try (courtesy of Pinterest):

 Something ambitious, but I think it would be so fun to re-do ugly furniture. And think about all the money you would save.

 How cute is this wreath. It totally can be used throughout the entire winter season. I know we aren't there yet, thank goodness, but if I want this done by winter, I need to start like, yesterday.

 I love recycling things to make beautiful, fun things like this bowl made from magazines. I wonder how long this would take me?

 I think the idea of monograms are cute but I especially love the twine wrapped around the letter and the cute navy bow and flowers. I bet I could make a different colored bow and flowers for each season (or month).

How darling are these totes. Apparently it only takes 20 minutes to make but I don't have a sewing machine and I don't really know how to sew all that well, but they sure would make cute gifts!

WOW! I just realized how long this post was, so I apologize, and thank you if you made it all the way through...bless your heart.

Love & Laughter,
J

what i'm loving wednesday

Once again, I am trying this whole linking up thing and today I am linking up with Jamie over at this kind of love with What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I'm loving that I only have 3 more days of work until the weekend.
I'm loving this cool weather that we are having. I'm done with melting for the year.
I'm loving sweatpants for the chilly nights.
I'm loving easy crafts that I can make for Fall that I found on Pinterest:




I'm always loving all products from Living Simply Soap. Tanya is the loveliest business women I know and her shop is so cute. Now is the time of year to get the best scent ever...Pumpkin Cornbread. You won't be disappointed.

Love & Laughter,
J