Blog Spring Cleaning

It's time for Spring Cleaning, and my blog sure could use a clean up! I promise not to redesign anytime soon. I do that far too often. However, my blog is going to be getting tons of updates very soon! I'm shooting for the first of April, but I must say that it's harder than it seems. I have a to do list of about 10 things that must be done!

That being said, I want your input! I love my followers, and if it weren't for yall, I probably would've given up.

What kinds of things do you want to see more of on my blog? In the past, I've posted recipes, DIYs, childhood stories, Instagram link ups, etc. Is there anything you'd like to hear me talk about on here?

Also, where are your favorite places to link up? I only do one link up as of right now and I love the feeling of community it brings!

Last question (thanks for sticking with me this long), how in the world do you get a scroll box for the html for a button. Does that make sense?

Like this? (go follow Sarah if you aren't already!)

I'd really appreciate the help, April 1st snuck up on me!

Tickle Me Tuesdays

If you'd like to participate (and you know you do!!), here are the rules:

1. Write a short post with anywhere from one to five items that have been tickling your fancy recently. Please include pictures and links :)

2. Make sure to link back to the party in your blog post (you can grab the button or include a text link)

3. Come back here and link up your blog post!

4. Visit some other links and HAVE FUN!

I wouldn't say I'm a huge geek, but I definitely have my geeky moments. When I saw the "Geekery" option on Etsy this morning I just had to peek around. Here's the things I loved!

It's a scrabble tile! I could totally make this.

I have an obsession for all things Peanuts. Which only means this laptop skin is perfect for me!!

Is it lame how precious I find this?

That's all from me today! I hope you enjoyed my geeky side today. Make sure you link up with Sarah for Tickle Me Tuesdays!

I Liked Owls Before They Were Hip

I have always loved owls. They fascinated me in elementary school, and I am in love with the owl trend right now. It's way too fun. Anyways, this caused for a bit of an awkward moment in my childhood.

Everyone remember this cute little fella?

Every time I saw a Hooters commercial, I fell in love with the cute owl and really wanted to go visit. Little did I know about the actual natures of these restaurants.

One day we're on a roadtrip (as most of my childhood stories could start) and we're coming up on an exit. Dad asks where we want to stop to eat and I get really excited when I see a Hooters. I thought this was finally my chance to go. I enthusiastically tell my family that I want to go to Hooters because I love the owl so much. After everyone has a good chuckle at my expense, they tell me that no, we can't go to Hooters. There was no kind of explanation or anything, since I was probably 5 or 6. Just a big no. It was a heart breaking moment for me, but I'm sure I got over it pretty quickly. I have still never been to a Hooters and probably never will!

What I'm Into Lately

Bah, I feel like it's been forever since I've been in the blogging world. This week hasn't even been too crazy busy, so I really do apologize. Just a small lack of inspiration, I suppose. Thankfully, I saw this cute idea on Sarah's blog that made me want to post for yall this morning!

What I'm reading:

I'm a really slow reader. I started this like a month ago and am only 50 pages in. Mindy would make fun of me!

TV show worth watching:

I don't care what people are saying about this show, I will always find it hilarious.

Movie I've Seen:

This movie looked pretty dumb in the commercials, right? Absolutely hilarious. Go see it immediately.

In my ears:

fun. (punctuation and non-capitalization necessary) has been my favorite band for a while now, but they're kinda starting to annoy me. One song has lyrics saying "We will die for our own sins, thanks a lot. We'll rise up ourselves, thanks for nothing at all. After all, I thought we were all your children." And I'm starting to see the same patterns in about 3 other songs. That's enough to drive me crazy, but I'm just so upset because I've supported them for so long. For right now, I just skip over the awful songs, and hope they'll turn around soon.

Items of Note:

I have a new craft!! This is the first one I did, and wow, does it look awful! I am proud to say that I have gotten a bit better over the past couple of days, I'm hoping to get some new stuff on Etsy by the end of the month!

What I'm Looking Forward to:

I am going to Arkansas this weekend (or as my grandpa calls it, God's country). It's usually not that exciting of a place, but a lot of my family is going to meet us there. And the six hour drive will give me time to finish Mindy's book and get my butt kicked by embroidery!

What about you? What are you into lately?

Tickle Me Tuesdays

If you'd like to participate (and you know you do!!), here are the rules:

1. Write a short post with anywhere from one to five items that have been tickling your fancy recently. Please include pictures and links :)

2. Make sure to link back to the party in your blog post (you can grab the button or include a text link)

3. Come back here and link up your blog post!

4. Visit some other links and HAVE FUN!

This week is from my Pinterest board for Apartment Inspirations:

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If When I Go To Disney

I have no idea why, but it seems like all of you bloggers have made it to DisneyLand or DisneyWorld lately. I've seen at least 3 posts this week about yall's vacation. So I've decided a trip to DisneyWorld is definitely coming up in my future.

Until then I can dream, because

If When I go to DisneyWorld. I will want to stay here:

$335 a night, no big deal

I will want to take this cutie:

I would wear this outfit:

I would conquer my fear of rollercoasters:

I would meet Mickey and Minnie:

I would ride and reride the teacups until I got sick:

I would eat these until the sun went down:

I would finish my Princess Charm Bracelet:

And I would end my fabulous night with the fireworks over Magic Kingdom:

Thanks for listening to my dream!

I Need You More

This is my new go to worship song. Certain, private things in my life has been really tough lately. We've all had those seasons in our life of hurts and pains. This song is just such a great reminder of how much we need God. He is our provider and our healer. He will take care of us.

Tickle Me Tuesdays

This week I ordered from Sarah's shop. Not only was it a fast and easy order, but they came as described, which was perfect! To top it all off, it came in this cute little package. Thanks so much, Sarah!

Who Doesn't Love Boy Meets World?

I am a little ashamed and a little proud to say that I own all 7 wonderful seasons of Boy Meets World. While watching a few episodes this week, I found these lovely pictures to share with yall for a little blast from the past. Enjoy!

And a fun piece of trivia to all the Parks and Rec fans out there, recognize this guy?

It's Ben! He was so little back in the day.

PLL Nightmare

I'm not going to lie, it's pretty early in the morning. This post might honestly suck. But I just had the craziest, scariest dream I've had in a while. I don't have nightmares often, but when I do they really take their toll on me. I can't go back to sleep for the rest of the night. So as my made up totally legit form of therapy to hopefully go back to sleep, I'm writing all about it to yall. Pretend to go along.

We're all familiar with the crazy show, Pretty Little Liars, right?

The crazy 4 high school friends who's best friend dies and now someone is chasing them around trying to kill them or prove they're guilty, or whatever A is up to nowadays.

I used to be addicted to this show, but it honestly just got too scary for me. I know, I'm a scaredy cat. So it's probably been a good 6 months since my last episode. Somehow though, I just had an absolutely horrifying nightmare, where Pretty Little Liars was my life.

The weird thing, in my dream, all my closest friends were bloggers that I follow! I moved to one of their hometowns in Texas. I was still getting used to everything when one of my favorite bloggers, who I will not mention, really reached out to me. We became really close through the internet, when my other blogger friends were complaining about attempts on their life. I just thought they were crazy, so I didn't do anything. Then I started noticing the same in my life. The worst one, was someone literally setting my church on fire with like 2 or 3000 people inside. How did my church make it over to Texas? Great question. We ended up finding out that "A" was my favorite, unnamed blogger, and we had to come up with ways to take her down. I thankfully woke up as we were sneaking into her house.

This is the absolute lamest dream you've ever heard, right? I know it is, but I can't get it out of my head! I'm honestly terrified of going to sleep, because in my mind I see this girl popping out at me from under my bed or something. I'm sure we all have these unrealistic feelings after scary nightmares. When you're waking up and it still feels so real. You know it's an absurd idea, but you just can't get it out of your head. So yes, now I'm up at 5:03 in the morning, writing about the dream and listening to worship music because I'm too scared to go back to sleep.

For those of you who made it through this weird 5am post, what's the scariest dream you've ever had?

Liked It. Pinned It. Did It!

I saw this cute sweater on Pinterest and figured I might as well give it a shot. It was super easy and I got to switch it up a bit.

Here is my super cute new sweater:

I'm thinking about adding some words underneath it for a fuller effect and maybe adding a cupcake liner in that same tan color. Any ideas or suggestions?

What you need:

A sweater to upcycle.

Fusible webbing.

Fabric.

Iron.

Cricut or free hand skills.

Scissors.

Pencil.

Here's the sweater I used. I got it for like $7 at Old Navy!

Step 1: Iron the sweater.

Step 2: Pull out the Cricut and choose your shape.

Step 3: Imagine about where you would like it to go!

Step 4: Trace the shape onto your fabric and cut it out.

Step 5: Follow the instructions on the fusible lining.

Step 6: Iron it on the shirt. And turn on the last episode of Whitney that you missed.

There you have it! Super simple, right? And for about $10. Not too shabby!

Remember! New followers in March get entered into a giveaway for any item in my shop!

Tickle Me Tuesdays

If you'd like to participate (and you know you do!!), here are the rules:

1. Write a short post with anywhere from one to five items that have been tickling your fancy recently. Please include pictures and links :)

2. Make sure to link back to the party in your blog post (you can grab the button or include a text link)

3. Come back here and link up your blog post!

4. Visit some other links and HAVE FUN!

My big thing this week is Printables. I've been making my own that I love and hope you will as well. Here are a few of mine available in my shop that are also available in my giveaway:

Now after that shameless promotion, please enjoy the other printables I've found this week!

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