New Beginnings...

Hello Everyone! :) SURPRISE :)  A lot of you are probably wondering what I am talking about but these pictures say it all :) I have FINALLY created an Etsy business :)
You can access it: HERE

I am so excited and happy to be on this journey & I think it is a really great move for me and my family :)

I'm letting my creativity fly!

I also have created a facebook page which you can access: FACEBOOK

I can't wait to come with some more design work that will really sell!

Like my facebook page & Help It Get To 100 Likes :)

Snow Days & Washi Tape Addictions....

Hey Everybody! :) We have had quite a surprising Snow Day! :) It apparently will be sticking around into Thursday. I love snow. What I don't like... is Ice (which is basically what we're getting).

Our 2nd Snow Day in SC :)

I took this pic with my phone around 9am this morning :)

















I had a relaxing day, and even did a little bit of crafting :) Last night I ordered a TAB maker, a bigger sticker maker & some more pens. I have some exciting news to share--- but not yet ;) I've told quite a few people, but I haven't been able to blog about it yet. (NO! I am NOT pregnant) This is something I have been wanting to do for awhile, and I am so happy to have the support of my friends & family.

My Washi collection. (It is super small right now)

About once a week I go washi shopping at Michaels or I order online. I'm obsessed with washi tape.
It is tape. Colorful tape that you can write on or create with. I love using it for my planning or for my card making. They have all different kinds too. Right now I basically have the "basic" type of washi... although I did just buy the blue and white snowflake one yesterday :) I'm planning on doing a snow day scrapbook page (of our previous snow day in January) where Christopher is actually playing in the snow :)

Enjoyed crafting today :) Some days Christopher is okay with me crafting and spending the day at my desk & other days he gets really MAD if I stay downstairs.


Doing What I Do Best

Remember the erin condren address book I reviewed a few blog entries ago? (Here is a reminder: erin condren address book review)

Well... I made post-its for it :)

We call this a "dashboard"

I also decorated the hubs valentine card (but that is under lock & key until Valentines Day) So you guys can see it then :)


This is all for today! :)


-Mel

Family Is Family... The Love Will Always Be There...

Hello Everyone! :)

I'm super excited to share with you family photos from our friend Christina (Christina Alcorn Photography)

ENJOY! :)

By Far One Of My Favorites Of Chris & I

Playing With Mommy

Love

Another One Of My Favorites

Family Time

Daddy & Son

Family

I See You

:) My Little Family <3

-Mel

Erin Condren Address Book Review...

Hello Everyone! :) Today will be a review about the new address book I just bought from erincondren.com

*I am not being paid by erin condren to write this review, nor was this address book given to me by erin condren for review*

They come in a very pretty box as you can see above.

Once you open the box your address book comes wrapped in very pretty tissue paper, and bubble wrap. The envelope on top are some "sample" gift labels that have my name on it :) On the inside there are some more gift labels that either have " A Little Something From:" and are blank or have "A Little Something From: the anderson family"

Our Address Book :) The front cover is a very hard laminate, and the binding is aluminum. I chose the Candy Lace Design, but instead of Mocha I chose Black. 

It says: the anderson family and underneath that it states: snail mail

The address book itself does not have tabs, however it does have different colors for the letters to separate, so I will be adding my own tabs after I make them with my laminator.

It costs $38.00 and I chose 2-3 day shipping which was $11.95. However; They have an AMAZING referral program which I have been utilizing like CRAZY! I did not pay anything for this address book--- because of all the referrals I have acquired :)

I have also posted a more in-depth review on YOUTUBE so if you're interested, I welcome you to check it out :)

And if you're interested in learning more about erin condren and the fabulous stationary products she offers please feel welcome to use my link & you can get $10 off your next purchase!!! :)

ERIN CONDREN

I hope you enjoyed my review & come back for more soon!

-Mel

 

World Cancer Day

Today is World Cancer Day.

This is for those that have left us. Those that have survived. And Those that are still fighting.

In honor of my mother who passed away February 13th, 2013.

The Ribbon Inked Into My Skin.

Let's Find A Cure

-Mel

Beginning of February & A Brand New Quote...

Hello All! Because it is just the start of February I don't have a whole lot to report :) So this is just a classic "Beginning of February" post!

February Birthdays To Look Forward To

17th: Kurtis's Birthday

28th: Dar & Karissa's Birthday

Facebook Birthdays: 29

I also have a new quote for the month of February from one of my all time favorite movies--- The Nightmare Before Christmas

-Mel

A Journey Through Pregnancy With Christopher...

Journey Through My Pregnancy

Caroline has tagged me in another FUN "survey" type of blog post! I'm super excited to do this one, because it involves pictures! There is nothing other than pictures to capture an audience! By clicking on her name, you can view her blog & her journey through pregnancy (which I was honored to be apart of) :)

Let's Get Started! :)

A Photo of You & Your Husband/Family Before This Pregnancy

Chris & I at a friends wedding May 2009

How Did You Announce Your Pregnancy?

I put this photo up on facebook the same night I told my in-laws I was pregnant.

 13 weeks pregnant

What Were Your First Cravings?

First Ultrasound Photo

5 weeks 6 Days

First Belly Photo

5 weeks

Belly Photo From Second Trimester/ 12 Weeks

12 weeks. Also the photo I showed my parents on a slideshow to announce

How Did You Announce The Gender Of Your Baby

Through an Ultrasound Photo. I was 19 weeks.

Did You Travel Or Vacation While Pregnant?

31 Weeks. Deruyter Lake NY

Favorite Part Of Being Pregnant

11 weeks 6 Days when I heard Christopher's Heartbeat the very first time

Favorite Maternity Photos

I didn't get Maternity Photos Taken... So really any photos we took week by week of our pregnancy were great

Third Trimester/ 28 Weeks Belly Photo

Extremely Hot & Exhausted at 28 weeks. Our Air Conditioning was not fixed yet

Photos From Your Baby Shower

Surrounded by tons of gifts. 

If you want to see more photos of my baby shower click here and scroll down

Final Belly Photo

39 weeks. I didn't give birth till 2 more weeks. But between working everyday and going to school I was too exhausted to take a picture!

Last Thing You Did Before You Gave Birth

I laid in a hospital bed for 2 days. I couldn't start labor on my own. This was me the 2nd day on Pitocin

First Picture Of Your Baby

Christopher Michael Anderson. Born 9/9/2010 8lbs 2.3 oz 21.5 in long

My mom seeing her very last Grandbaby. She was so proud.

This was super fun to do & I want to tag my fellow mommy blogger Ashley. If you click on her name it will bring you to her page :)

Thank you Caroline for this really fun survey! Took me on a trip down memory lane!

-Mel