Insta-Update

I'm so happy the long holiday weekend is finally here.  I can't wait to visit with my family, relax (lots of sleeping will be taking place), read as much as possible, eat (and make!) yummy snacks, and watch lots of movies!  I watched "Warrior" today, and it was amazing - best movie I've seen in a long time.  What are you all doing this weekend?

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And now on to an Instagram update featuring my precious [sleepy] Winnie!

Sweet, sleepy, rumpled face...

Words with Friends excellence...

Another sleepy shot...

Finally got my tassel keychain in today's mail - I'm in love with it!...

Some more sleeps (& peeks!)...

& three hours worth of quality Nook time!  I'm about halfway through "33 Days:  Touring in a Van.  Sleeping on Floors.  Chasing a Dream." - enjoying it a lot so far.  I finished "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter" on audiobook yesterday (I gave it three stars on Goodreads - pretty good overall).  I have so many great books on my "to read" list that don't come in audiobook format, so I'm feeling motivated to get through "33 Days" so I can tackle them on my Nook!  I'm glad I have the long weekend to figure out what to listen to next - I spent all night last night searching without luck.  Any recommendations?

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Five Cute [DIY] Finds

I've had a lot going on these past few weeks and have been in a crafty rut for even longer.  I've been feeling too tired and distracted to spend much time relaxing and trying out fun projects, so I'm going to get myself back on track with the five cute projects below.  I'll blog about each one after I'm finished, too.

#1

Socktopuses

These are just too cute!

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#2

DIY Mini Envelopes

I have plenty of magazines to use for these!

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#3

Golden Mason Jars 

I love gold, but any color would be pretty!

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#4

Felt Hot Pads

All of my potholders are a bit worse for wear,

and these will be the perfect replacements!

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#5

Sweetie Pie Doll

Saving the best for last!

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What projects are you working on right now?

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Today I...

Picked up my new car!!  It's my first ever brand-new car,
and I'm equal parts thrilled and nervous!

 

Cooked crockpot BBQ chicken for supper!

It was delicious and ridiculously easy (my kind of recipe!).

Reached the halfway point of "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter"

on audiobook!  It's really good so far and I can't wait to see how it develops.

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And to close, a few of pics of my favorite snuggle bud!

 

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Five Cute [Fashion] Finds

#1

This bag...

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#2

These shoes...

 

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#3

This dress...

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#4

These tights...

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#5

& this top!

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I Want to...

Put my keys on this...

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Read these...

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Wear this...

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and this...

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and these!...

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& explore every corner of this!

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