Are you wondering who is the lucky winner of my Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day giveaway?  Well wonder no more.  I tried again to show the actual picture of the Mr. Random result and can't get it to work (if someone can tell me how to do that I'd be very appreciative) but I was able to get...

I hope that all Moms get to enjoy a fabulous day. This is also just one of the times during the year that I think a lot about 2 other mothers that don't get to share the joy that are my kiddos...their birth mothers.  These 2 women, wherever they are and whatever life circumstances led them...

Monday morning I caught wind that Sew Mama Sew's biannual Giveaway Day was coming this week and I decided to dive in and join in on the fun. It just sew happens that I've been thinking that it has been a while since I've hosted a giveaway.   My longtime readers already know all the crazy...

My poor wallet has taken a little beating lately. I discovered some of the destashing groups on Facebook. Dangerous I tell ya, very dangerous places to visit.   I don't consider these stash additions because I have specific plans for them. After I joined the 1st group, I immediately came...

I joined my first Instagram swap.  I blame it all on my friend Kathy of Kwilty Pleasures. She posted this image on her IG feed and of course I had to go and check out the details. How could I not join in on the fun?  Me and Halloween themed events naturally go together.   I'm...

There is a new member of the Crayon Box household and his name is Juno.  He actually came to live with us 4 weeks ago, the Friday before I went to MQX. I had been trying to convince hubs that we needed a cat (or 2), that the kids would absolutely love having a pet (he really already knew...