Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Goings On

- So, I was at the dollar store the other day and I saw that they had wreath forms. I've been wanting to try out several of the different spring wreaths that I've seen around blog-land recently, so I got one. I decided to try the coffee-filter wreath, and I will say that it's not bad for $1 (I had a pack of wrong-size-for-our-coffee-pot filters already). I'd like bigger ribbon, but I'll make do with what we've already got laying around the house instead of buying something new.

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- I am itching to make some decor changes. I want to make things more light and spring-y. I have a gallery wall, repainting our table, and no-sew cloth-napkin slipcovers in mind. However, none of these things are in our budget just yet. They may be soon, but of course, I want do do it NOW. Still, this is a great reminder of the whole wants vs needs thing and self-control (i.e. putting non-essential decor items on my credit card is not a good idea). I'm proud of myself for holding out until we actually have some discretionary funds before I actually buy discretionary stuff.

- I also made this Creamy Taco Mac from Delish yesterday. It was total comfort food, but with using wheat pasta, Neufatchel cream cheese, and light sour cream, it didn't feel too heavy or too terrible for us.

-We started month 2 of Insanity on Monday. HOLY COW. It is ridiculous, and I feel totally uncoordinated just like when we first started. I am not looking forward to today's workout--I have intake for an allergy trial later today, so I can't take my inhaler...which should be interesting.

-I thought I had something else, but my brain is mush, so apparently not! Have a fantastic day!

14 comments:

  1. can you post the directions for this wreath?

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  2. Anon- Here's a tutorial from The Nester. Hope it helps!

    http://www.thenester.com/2010/11/making-a-coffee-filter-wreath-and-tree-and-things-of-that-nature.html

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  3. Love the wreath - I saw some wreath forms at goodwill the other day, I'll have to check out our dollar store, there are a coiuple I've been wanting to try, too.

    So impressed with your commitment to insanity!

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  4. You did a great job on the wreath! I've been wanting to do one with moss, considering that we still have our evergreen wreath on the door from Christmas, I should probably get on that :)

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  5. Nice wreath. I need to apply myself to decorating the next place I move into. A few pictures on the wall don't do it. Not sure a coffee filter wreath would jive with my style, though. :)

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  6. LOVE the wreath. Where did you get the instructions?

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  7. love the wreath. And good luck on month 2! I can't wait to see the results. :)

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  8. That is really pretty. $1!! Nice job. I am trying to decorate with what we have too. It is a bit interesting - but I know that I need my money to go elsewhere... you know groceries and diapers.

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  9. The wreath is so cute! Perfect for spring!

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  10. Excited to see your results from Month 2! :)

    The wreath is cute, and I'm going to try out that recipe... yum!

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  11. Maybe Lars and I should try this Insanity thing...

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  12. Love the wreath! I've been wanting to make that one for awile. Good luck with Insanity!

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  13. Gorgeous wreath!!!! You are so crafty!

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  14. Cute wreath! I keep seeing these all over the blogosphere. Wonder if that's a sign I should get crafty? ;)

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