Diaper Butterfly

I came across this gem this morning on Pinterest and knew that I had to make them for my friend Brook who is having her third baby sometime around the end of January/beginning of February. Since there were no instructions with the link, I decided I'd make them and share a tutorial!

Supplies needed: diapers, onesies (or another baby item, the picture showed washcloths, but I decided to go with onesies), ribbon, pipe cleaners and sisscors.

1. Take 2 diapers and tie them together with ribbon.

2. Fold a pipe cleaner in half, then curl the tops.

3. Roll the onesie up, before rolling all the way, put the pipe cleaner about half way down.

4. Tie the rolled up onsie onto the diapers. Make sure to put the ribbon underneath the ribbon used to tie the diapers together so the onesie is attached.

5. Add two more ribbons. Slide the ribbons around so the knot is not showing.

Enjoy these great, usable gifts!

xoxo

Saturdays Down South Season Wrap up

As I sit here in my bed watching football, anxiously awaiting 4:00 to see the SEC Championship Game, obviously the best game on TV today, I'm reflecting on our season.

It seemed almost like yesterday and so long ago at the same time that I was boarding a plane to Nashville to see the Thursday night college kick off game vs. Vandy. It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win.

Then back to Columbia for some great games and tailgating with friends and family.

Top Ten Memories from 2012 season (in no particular order)

1. Sitting with my family this season, instead of the student section

2. Beating Georgia :)

3. Having GameDay come for the Georgia game

4. Road trip to Florida with Alek

5. Parents Weekend tailgate with the Reidel's

6. Marcus Lattimore's injury vs. Tennessee :(

7. Beating Clemson for the 4th year in a row

8. Being undefeated at home

9. Clowney-excited to see how he improves in the offseason. He will be one scary guy next year

10. Homemade cornhole boards and getting competitive with it

It was a great season only losing 2 games and I'm so proud of the whole team. It was awesome to see players set up when needed (best example: Dylan Thompson at Clemson). Can't wait until next season, but until then I will soon have baseball to hold me over. Go Cocks!

xoxo

Give Thanks

The holiday season is upon us! I love the holidays. I think that Thanksgiving is my favorite, just because I get to see basically my entire extended family. I have a super small and close family and I love it.

Last night was Vista Lights with a tree lighting. It was so fun. It wasn't New York City at Rockefeller Center but it still got me in the Christmas spirit.

I was super close so it's a bad angle and then forgot to get a better picture.

I finally finished and put up my Give Thanks banner. I started it a few weeks ago but then didn't have all the materials to be able to hang it up.

I thought I would post a little tutorial so you can make one of your very own!

I saw a pin on Pinterest that had all the letters to print for a banner. I did not like the font of the letters or the color, since I wanted it to be fallish...SO I used that as a template for the background.

I printed one letter on cardstock as a template and then traced it onto Thanksgiving scrapbook paper. I got a Holiday pack of super cute scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby for $8. I can't wait to use it for other holidays!

I used Word to create a smaller triangle for the letters. Then WordArt to place the letters in the triangle. If you would like me to send you the document, comment and let me know and I'll send it to you.

I then cut out the letters and glued them on to the scrapbook paper.

To hang it up, I used twine and the mini clothes pins. The regular sized ones were too heavy and made it fall forward.

Here is the finished product :)

Happy Holiday Season!

xoxo

Loving Lately

Here are just a few of the things I'm loving right now

1. My space heater in my bedroom. I literally never want to get out of bed. It is so cozy. Last weekend my parents also brought one for my living room. I'm cheap and don't turn the heat on until it is freezing, so these heaters make life so much better :)

2. Dancing With the Starts: All-Stars Season

I usually never watch this. I watched the first season but never since then. But this season with the return of the best people and some of my favorites I had to watch. I'm obsessed with Shawn Johnson, Melissa Raycroft and Kelly Monaco. As long as one of those three will I will be happy.

3. Speaking of Kelly Monaco...I'm obsessed with General Hospital.

I found this show one summer in high school and watched it every day that summer. While in college, I nannyed everyday starting the same time it came on. When I got the DVR when I moved in the new house I decided to DVR it everyday. BEST DECISION EVER. I love it. There are somethings that I have to google that I have missed but for the most part I know what is going on.

4. Also loving how Netflix automatically advances to the next episode without me having to do anything. It absolutely comes in handy with my current Alias obsession. Speaking of that, I must be watching it to much. I had a dream last night that I was part of an extraction team to save someone.

5. Baby Selah Grace. This little baby is 3 months old and I feel like she changes every time I go babysit.

 

What you are loving these days?

 

xoxo

S'more Please

Pinterest is my favorite. I really don't know what I did before it. I use it for craft ideas, dinner ideas, dessert ideas, outfit inspiration, house inspiration and ideas for the future. Two fun bloggers, Stephanie and Katie host a Saw It, Pinned It, Did It link up each week. It's so fun to see what everyone is creating from Pinterest.

This morning my friend Kelly came over with all the ingredients for marshmallow chocolate chip cookies or S'more Brownies. We chose the brownies because let's face it, brownies are the best.

She had pinned the recipe, so we pulled it up and got started. It was super simple and delicious.

First, you make brownies according to the directions on the box.

Once the brownies are done, let them cool for a minute or so and then sprinkle marshmallows on top.

Then take the broken up graham crackers and sprinkle them on top.

Broil that for a minute or until the marshmallows brown. It works fast, so pay attention.

Take it out and add the broken up chocolate on top.

Let cool and enjoy!

The original blog has more details, this is just the simple version.


xoxo

State History

I truly love history. Well American history. From the time we came to America in colonial times up until probably the early eighties is my favorite. Part of it has to do with growing up in Virginia and visiting Jamestown and Williamsburg. I would love to plan a trip up to Williamsburg soon. It is beautiful at Christmastime. Anyway last Saturday Carolina had a bye so there was no tailgating or football so I looked for something fun to do in Columbia. I found out they were giving free tours of the Statehouse. The history lover in me HAD to go. I loved it and the little bit of South Carolina history I learned. I put a South Carolina state history book on my Christmas list so I can learn more. I'm so excited. Here are some pictures from the tour.

 

 

Come back soon to see a fun challenge I've been given by a friend. And of course more Carolina football :)

 

xoxo

Number 21

Marcus Lattimore is the most loved player at USC and possibly the nation. To see him come back from last year's injury early was inspiring. He is so fun to watch and a great player. But ever greater off the field. He is so humble and just loves the Lord so much.

Last Saturday, during the Tennessee game, to see him down on the field, not getting up broke my heart. He had just worked so hard to come back and there he was again, injured. Tears came to my eyes as I realized how bad it was. Tears started falling as the entire team walked out on the field in support of their teammate. Tears kept falling as half of the Tennessee team also came out on the field to support an injured player. This picture just shows how much Lattimore is loved, supported and respected, not only by USC but by college football.

Tweets from all over started pouring in showing their support for Marcus. This man is so loved by so many people. The Monday after the game was his 21st birthday. Student Government hosted a Birthday Rally for Marcus. President Pastides, Coach Spurrier, Kenny Miles, Dylan Thompson and others spoke and we sang to Marcus. My favorite part is the we prayed twice. The Lord is using Marcus and this injury for His good and His glory and I am sure Marcus knows that and loves it. Today at the mall there were signs saying Get Well Marcus and signs for fans to write notes to him. Marcus Lattimore is so loved by Gamecock Nation and we can't wait to see him back on the field in 2014!

Get well soon Marcus! Can't wait to see you at Williams-Brice again soon.

xoxo

#3cities2girls1weekend

Last weekend the bestie and I hopped in the car Friday afternoon when I got off work and headed to Charleston. We spent Friday night hanging out with my sister, eating dinner downtown and having a chill night at my parents house. We ate at Taco Boy. I've always heard great things but have never been. It was delicious. We woke up at 4:30 am to get ready and head down to Gainesville. It had been a long time since I had been up that early, but the exciting day ahead made it worth it. Here we are at the Florida Welcome Center. They give out free orange juice to travelers.

Unfortunately, the fans were the only ones who showed up for the game and we sure were embarrassed. As the Old Ball Coach said the boys gave the ball to Florida because they did not want to win. It was a hard game to watch. We ended up leaving early and going to the famous The Swamp bar, grabbed some dinner and headed to our hotel. After a wonderful nights sleep we headed to Savannah. Neither one of us had ever been before and we were super excited. We spent the afternoon walking around the Riverwalk, riding the ferry and just taking in the city. We loved it and plan to head back with friends in the spring.

Happy Fall yall!

xoxo

Oops...

So I never posted on the exciting win over the Georgia Bulldawgs. I guess being a full time nanny to a one year old, trying to find a new job, trying to figure out what I'm doing with my life long term, becoming obsessed with Alias for the second time and life will do to you. But I do promise a fun filled post next week on my epic road trip this weekend. Charleston for the night on Friday, Gainesville for the game on Saturday and Savannah for a Sunday Funday on Sunday. Excited to pack up the car with the bestie and get out of town. Hope life is treating you well.

xoxo

30 Before 30

In honor of my birthday yesterday, I am going to share my 30 Before 30 List. It was a great weekend, complete with an AMAZING victory over Georgia, more on that later this week on the blog. Here is the list!

1. Travel outside of North America (I've been to Mexico, but that doesn't really count)
2. Read the entire Bible
3. Sponsor a child
4. Start a blog
5. Visit 25 states and get the "Welcome to..." picture
6. Get to and maintain a healthy weight
7. Have a job I love
8. Visit all 14 SEC stadiums on a gameday
9. Learn how to sew
10. Take a photography class/learn how to use my camera
11. Donate at least $500 to a non-profit I am passionate about
12. Learn to play tennis
13. Own a 2nd house (mountains, beach or lake)
14. Run a 5K
15. Stay at a bed and breakfast
16. Take my parents on a vacation
17. Get a dog
18. Go to an NFL football game
19. Go to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
20. Go camping (real camping)
21. Go on a mission trip out of the country
22. Attend a woman's conference
23. Order a drink on a plane
24. Get married
25. Be a mom
26.
27.
28.
29.
30. Create a new list

Still need 4 things on the list. If you have any ideas, let me know! I'm excited to spend the next 7 years working towards these fun activities! I'll keep you posted as I cross more things off the list :)

xoxo

GAMEDAY IS COMING!

ESPN decided to make my birthday weekend even better by bring College Gameday for Saturday's game against Georgia! Billy Currington also has a pregame concert. Can we say best weekend ever?!? Hopefully the Gamecocks pull out a big win as a great birthday present to me :)

Here are some pictures from the last time gameday came to Columbia and we beat the #1 ranked Alabama. (Stephen Garcia was a gem in this game, I still do have my obsession with him)

Now I have to find a super awesome outfit to wear next weekend!

xoxo

A Saturday in the South

A Saturday in the South is like no other, especially at a SEC school. This week Mizzou came to town and we had a great game. It was also parents weekend, so we had some family friends in town. I believe this was the best tailgate we've ever had. We decided to save some of the food until after the game to post game tailgate.

Cornhole board that my dad made! and mom painted! They look so good.

Jello Shots

 Burlap football I made my mom for her birthday this summer

 Mom went all out with the decorations this week

 "Garnet" Velvet cookies :) Team spirit!

 Chicken and steak skewers

 Best Mascot in College Football (I might be a bit biased ;))

 DJ was suspended this week for a hit he took last week, being supportive and pumping up teammates

 Post game grilling

Post game tailgating

 

These are our friends we met in Mexico 2 summers ago and now lifelong friends

 

It was a great day, a long day, but so fun! We travel to Kentucky this weekend. I'm sitting this once out but I will be watching from home. 2 weeks from now is the Georgia game, so excited. A victory would be a great birthday present for my dad and I :)

xoxo

New Normal

Today makes day one of nanny life. I have a sweet little one year old girl. Here is a little glimpse of day one so far.

Crafts on Crafts on Crafts

I've been loving crafting lately. Like I make something new everyday. I want to show you some of the crafting I've been up to AND where I do my crafting. Upstairs there is a tiny little room that I thought would be perfect for a little office and place to craft. I also had a lot of USC stuff that needed a room to go in, so I joined the two together. Here are some pictures.

 

 

Love these tins from the dollar section of Target

So proud of my back to back baseball National Champs!

 

Cute box my mom made that I keep craft supplies in. We also have one for tailgating.

 

Storage room attached to the room. I keep a lot of craft supplies in here too. And decorations and oh so much more.

 

I love this room and all the creativity that comes with it and the fact I get to hang out in a room with so much school pride :) I'm waiting for the football team to do something super awesome so I can get that framed and up on the wall. Now on to the crafts.

 

I get most of my ideas from Pinterest.

 

Fall wreath for the front door.

Fall flowers for the kitchen table

 

Halloween sign

 

Tied together.

 

 

Here is the tutorial for the BOO sign. It was super easy and I plan on making more for other occasions. I have some more fall ideas in the works that I am super excited about. Hopefully I will get those started and finished in the next week weeks.

 

xoxo