Talk Like a Pirate me Hearties

Blimey! With all the excitement around here I totally forgot about Talk Like a Pirate Day! AARRRGH!

These lovely tattoo inspired embroidery items are from Sublime Stitching ® and blow me down!!! The pattern is only $3.50!

If I were any better at knitting I would be trying out this tricorn felted hat over at Knit Like A Pirate. Alas, me scurvy dogs, me knittin' skills be about as good as me piratical yabberin'!

Busy September

What a crazy two weeks!

I think this September is going down as the busiest and most insane September on record for me. It rains and it pours, despite the beautiful autumn weather we are having.

I focused on getting a job which I happily accomplished albeit temporarily and that has been great but with it comes the art of balancing it all. It seems that when I need to focus on an area there are areas that will consequently take a hit with the attention to detail. My first area of less than stellar attention always ends up being the housework. I know this annoys some folks to no end (you know who you are!!!) but for me it is just a fact of life.

If there is a crumb on the floor for an extended amount of time, I just don't worry about it because as far as I know nobody has ever died from a less than sparkling floor. We aren't eating on it after all. The fruit fly epidemic I have however might be a different story.

Aww, Poor Robin

I found a great Etsy shop via Gilbea's Fashion & Handmade who uses Project Wonderful ads.
Poor Robin revolves around a collection of buttons that are being remade into some unique and lovely items. Take a look for yourself and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the selection. The colours are so vibrant and fun they will make anyone smile in amusement.

Feel Good Friday Post

So here I am busy doing the job search thing and trying to get something together for my kids birthday. It's been a whurlwind of a week with school starting up and the craziness that goes with that ritual. Some feel-good Friday posting is a necessary ticket for me today so here is what I found via Tea & Honey Bread. Ever wonder who you are?

You Are Big Bird

Talented, smart, and friendly... you're also one of the sanest people around. You are usually feeling: Happy. From riding a unicycle to writing poetry, you have plenty of hobbies to keep you busy. You are famous for: Being a friend to everyone. Even the grumpiest person gets along with you. How you life your life: Joyfully. "Super. Duper. Flooper."

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

Farewell to Summer

Mostly Wordless (it's Wednesday!)

I Knew This Day Would Come

Do You Hear that? No? Me neither! Silence! I guess you can't hear me jumping for joy either.
My kids (yep, both of them!) are off to school. For the whole day. Everyday.

Seriously, I know I should be all sentimental and teary because my youngest is finally off to grade one this year so he's in school all day. Finally. I guess I am kind of over it seeing as he went to school all day every other day in kindy last year. Now I am just glad to get back into the swing of things after nearly eight years at home. Yep, I'm getting a job. I'm not too picky about it either, at this point I'll consider anything. Anything that involves conversation with other adults during the day. Adults that I am not related to that is. The only other concrete stipulation is that it comes with a paycheck. Not too much to ask, right?

I don't usually dish about my personal life for various reasons but this blog has been a real life-saver for me. As a singleton WHAM Psilology has helped me stay sane and chronicle my goings on for the past 2.5 years. I can look back and see my progress with both my writing skills, (cringing at my first few posts!) my personal/business growth and my family life in general. It's kind of a "what have I been doing" list of the mundane for me but hopefully I have helped a few others out along the way. Mostly though it has benefited my sanity which has been a big motivating factor in keeping this thing going because, you know, kids can't have a crazy Mommy.

The bonus of course has been all the other friendly bloggers that I have met virtually in the process. I am so appreciative of all the readers who come here and especially the comments. You have made it all the more worthwhile. A big Thank You goes out and stay tuned, there is still more to come.

Labour Day! You KNOW what That Means!

Back to school roundup of stuff! Here are some awesome things you might want to look into if you haven' t already. First, via Apartment Therapy's kid stuff blog, OhDeeDoh, we have some marvelous monsters to take you to lunch in style. Click the pic to go right to the Etsy shop that makes these lovelies.

Also, MissMalaprop has brought my attention to these green back to school kits that the Green Office has to offer.
It makes school supply shopping a one stop deal for anyone from kindy to college and it's the eco-alternative so it gets high marks. Miss Malaprop also has some other great posts about baggage for school, the good kind of course!

IndieFixx has a Back to School Guide that is worth a look for anyone who is looking to hit the books in the near future as well. Apples and mushrooms and owls, OH MY! These themes are going strong still this fall season in accessories so stock up and have a fun and safe adventure this week everyone.