Pregnancy Loss Awareness Day.

As some of you may know today 10/15/14 was Pregnancy Loss Awareness day.

This has to be one of the singularly hardest day for a lot of parents to try and remember and make known. Though a pregnancy is lost, that baby will never be forgotten. I have been so incredibly blessed to have had two uncomplicated "normal", and I say that meaning a typical pregnancy with no health issues. With those pregnancies the two greatest gifts God has ever bestowed upon me. I hope I'm not coming off braggy, but humbled. I do however have quite a few friends who have suffered and lived through this travesty and my heart goes out to you wholeheartedly. I read a blog from a woman who had a miscarriage, having a couple ladies I consider myself close with recently going through the same, and I know everyone reacts differently. I really tried to take this woman's advice. She explains how most woman who have recently lost a pregnancy don't wish to talk about it, but to grieve. With their partners and family. They don't want the world to talk about it, like a gossip session. They don't really want you bugging them asking what they need or want, because what they really and want is their precious baby back. I cannot fathom that kind of pain. If you do know someone going through this please, just get on your knees, and pray. Pray for the family, and for the mother and father. Pray they find comfort and peace in their hearts. Pray they know there is a reason, and not to take it out on God. But to take comfort in Him knowing He is there. If she needs a hug, be there. Cook her a meal and silently leave it, if she wants to talk she will. Don't pressure her. And if you are reading this, and have been through a pregnancy loss, know you always ALWAYS have a friend in the Jesus and a friend in me. Even if you don't want Him, he's there. Even if you don't think you're worthy, He's there. Waiting for you with open arms. 

If you need a prayer tonight, tomorrow, or ever PLEASE let me know. I love all of you! Even if I don't know you I'm thinking of your precious babies, especially today.

-Stay Sassy, Stay Blessed.

Casey

P.S. 

I'm super Excited to announce a new friend/blogger buddy Hope will be on my blog sometime next month to talk about epilepsy awareness! I'm so excited to have my first blog visitor! I think it's something VERY important that should be discussed, should you ever find yourself in a situation where someone is having a seizure, so you know how to help that person as much as possible.

More info come :)

Corn Chowder Recipe!

'Ello Loves!

Tonight for dinner we made some super yummy corn chowdah! (We're from Maine) 

I posted a video of the recipe so if you want to see it here's the link.

Now, we don't ever measure anything. Unless absolutely necessary. Which chowder is a great recipe because you can play with it and decide the consistency you like.

In this recipe we had

3-4 Bags of frozen sweet whole kernel corn

1 bag of frozen chopped onions 

3-5 cans of diced canned potatoes

1 lb of bacon

half a stick of REAL butter

 Heavy Whipping cream

Whole Milk,

Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder to taste.

saute the onions and your seasonings in the bottom of your chowder pot. after lightly golden add half of you bacon to the bottom of the pot. Let that crisp up and really get that grease separated. Thats where a lot of your bacon flavor comes from. While that's cooking, cook the rest of the bacon (we chose to cook it in the oven)  Take your bacon out from the pot when its fully cooked. Set aside. Add your milk to your onion and bacon fat then your heavy whipping cream. Let that get nice and hot. Then add your butter. Make sure all your bacon is chopped/chunky however you prefer, add it to your chowder. Let simmer for a few minutes. Viola! Enjoy!

This is honestly one of the BEST chowders Dale has ever made, and his chowder was famous at the restaurant he used to work at. 

Send me a picture of your chowders! Or just comments on if you liked it. And your recipes!

-Stay Sassy, Stay Blessed!

Casey

Blogging and Vlogging

Hey all you beautiful people out there!

I hope you had a wonderful day today!

I just wanted to drop by on the bloggersphere real quick and let all my wonderful readers know I have started a youtube account. I'm going to be having "semi" daily vlogs, outfit of the day Sundays, and Tag Tuesdays. If you can think of any fun tags to do let me know! Or any other kinds of regular scheduled vlog days!

If you have a youtube account as well, let me know, I will certainly check it out. 

I will still be blogging on here the important stuff so don't worry, this mamma is staying put!

My Youtube Account 

-Stay Sassy, Stay Blessed my dear friends!

Casey

Short and Sweet, where may life take me?

I've now got a computer again so a lot more blogs should be coming your way! 

A lot of the time I spend thinking "What am I going to do with my life?" I never went to college, and I don't really want to go, so my options for a career that will make me happy are limited. I mean don't get me wrong I LOVE being a stay at home mom, but I feel like I need to do something for me. Why not make a little money for something I enjoy doing? I mean I have my "business" but it's not really booming, which I'm sure will pick up since it's fall/winter. But what about the rest of the year? Even with crocheting I'm still at home where my kids are driving me nuts.

So I thought a little bit, I prayed a little bit. Then it hit me. I'm going to try my hand at photography. Come this income tax season I'm going to get myself a nice camera, and some photo edititng software. I figure for the first 6-12 months I'm not going to charge, I just want to get enough experience under my belt, and build a portfolio. Get all kinds of photo shoots in. Infant, kids, birthday, anniversary, wedding, engagement, pregnancy. You name it, I want to capture it on camera. Maybe in a few years do some freelance work.  Ultimately open a studio. Ohhh it's my new dream. I did want to be a doula, but the area I live in I just couldn't make a living. I want to be affordable too, and work with people. It's so hard to find photographers who are AFFORDABLE (not cheap) that don't just give you a run of the mill session and experience. Not knocking my photographer friends AT ALL! You are all fabulous, I even have a friend who has a nice camera that take my kids pictures for free. Sometimes it's just hard to get together though. But this way I get to chose the times for my kids and how many I get. I could get a hundred beautiful pictures of my babies, and it's still not enough to me. (I know selfish right?) 

I don't know, does my new dream sound silly? I feel like this could be a good creative outlet for me.

If any of you photographers out there know of any good cameras to start with please comment below! And photo editing software! 

I know this blog says "Short and Sweet" sorry! 

 

I mean how cute is she! This is my newest creation btw! You can order it here :)

Thanks for reading! 

Stay Sassy, Stay Blessed
                      Casey

One small step for man kind, one giant leap for me.

Bonjour!

As a lot of my friends and family may know we went on a vacation at the end of June. Our first road trip as a family! (Rocket included) He even stayed at a kitty hotel! The first leg of the trip was great! We went to New Jersey to see my family at my uncle's wedding. Most of which I haven't seen and 7+ years, who practically raised me. We had such a good time and even got a lovely family photo of 5 generations! 

Well on the way up to Maine, we hit a stroke of bad luck. We ended up being involved in a 6 car accident, on a highway. We were able to avoid a hit and run (we didn't know it then) and got rear ended. Which in turn produced a Ripple effect for several other vehicles. Our car was damaged so badly, to give you an image our 1998 Buick Park Avenue's trunk was basically in the back seat. We should've been so worse off then we were. Our children walked out without a scratch on their perfect bodies. The EMTs, police, even tow truck drivers were floored. There is only ONE thing that could've protected us like it did. My Almighty God. The family of the girl who hit us took us in and cared for us until my dad was able to get us (which was 5 hours away).


We ended up being stranded in Maine until we could pull the money together, which thankfully to our amazing friends, family, and even strangers, we were eventually able to do. It could've been worse, luckily we have an awesome family who took us in. I was separated from my husband for about 6 weeks, by far the toughest of my life. While we still have no vehicle, we have AMAZING friends Derek and China Conner who have been letting us borrow one of their vehicles until things get better situated.

Enough about that, more about ME! ;) Today I conquered a big fear. I got my drivers license!
I know I know, 22 years old and I'm just getting it? I never really needed it. But with my husband working nights it's a pain to do things in the day time. I felt fear, so much fear. Now, I feel liberated! Like a fully grown adult. I can take my kids to the playground, or run to the store so I get exactly what I need. I'm loving it. I really am. Again I have to thank my husband, who has stood by my crazy neurotic fears, and picking me up when I doubted myself. (P.s. it to him 2 times to get his, I only took once.) And to China Conner, who has been a seriously true friend through everything. She told me there I absolutely would get.my license, because she needed coffee, which she took me out as a celebration.

I'm so thankful lately. I serve an awesome Lord, serve him with me friends!

Stay classy, stay blessed!

Suffering in Silence. (Dealing with anxiety)

Your heart feels like it's about to beat out of your chest. You feel like you will pass out if you're in the situation a minute longer. You say things you may not have completely thought about just so people think your with them. Sweaty palms, nervousness, feeling like you'll vomit. Your stomachs so knotted it hurts.

Que the internal monologue: "It's JUST a panic attack right? Eh, I'll be fine, everyone has them right?.... right.. no she's fine *quickly scan the room* they're all fine.. better try to concentrate on your group of laughing friends.. am I the only one about to break down? Yep. Great. Hold it in. Don't be a freak. You're so weird. How do you even have friends? They probably don't even like you,and you know they are judging you, they just pity you.. like everyone else. You're alone. Breathe."

You've just read what goes through my mind every time I'm in a social setting. This is my most intense form of anxiety. Social phobia. I've been this way since as long as I can remember. There are very few people I'm actually really comfortable around and I still am constantly feeling like I'm not good enough, that even though I think the.highest of them, they secretly hate me and wish I wasn't around them. Which in turn causes more self doubt and anxiousness.

In one of my beginning posts I explained how I am a "wall flower" and if I seem like I'm being rude I'm not, it's just me being shy.. well thats only like 1/3 truth. It's most likely the above thoughts are screaming in my head. I spend a lot of time there, in my head. It's a place I like to escape. I'm the only one who can hurt me there, and it hurts a lot less than if someone else were to hurt me.

I don't want to sound whiney like "woah is me, my life was so bad!" Honestly, it wasn't.. physically. I was a healthy kid, as far as I can remember I never went hungry. There was always a roof over my head, and clothes on my back. I did however suffer a lot of verbal and emotional abuse. I was always told I'd never be anything, I wasn't good enough. Belittled, made to feel like I was nothing... which is what happened. I'm not going to say who said these things, its in the past. I've forgiven them, like Jesus tells us to. But those wounds are still too deep. They still affect my selfworth daily.

I try to personify a happy person. It's not me being fake. Those joyous moments I share with all of you are real. They are the best things in my life, my children truly are the best parts of me.

Out of respect for me, if you see me, don't bring this up. Don't ask me if you're one of the people I'm comfortable around. I will dive head first into a panic attack.

I can relate to Frozen's Elsa a lot.

"Conceal, don't feel.

Don't let them know.

Make one wrong move,

and everyone will know."

I didn't post this so people can roll their eyes and think "yeah whatever" it's inevitable. That's okay. I made this post so if anyone out.there feels these same things, they know they  aren't alone. This post is a genuine one, it's 100% me. If you have these feelings and experiences and need to get it off your chest, I'm here. Message me on Facebook, email me, text me. To me, the written word comes so much easier to me.

Thank you all for reading.

Stay Sassy,

Casey

2k14 update!

Hey friends! It's been a while. Mostly because my computer has died, yet again. R.I.P. MacBook.

Since I've been away A lot has happened I guess. My very best from Maine came and visited me in March. She was actually here for my sons 3rd birthday. (Which was a super duper awesome Monsters University party thrown at the local bounce house place)

Lots of insanity  ensued whilst she was here, meaning we slept and watched TV haha.

(please ignore the HIDEOUS layout and pictureness as I am blogging from my husbands iPad.)

Heres some snaps of Dale's party

Next we took a trip to NC to see my mother and her soon to be hubby. A.K.A Grammy Chimmy and GrandPear (please don't ask)

(Yumm Noodles and Co.)

My Aunt had her son. Zackary. He is my ONLY cousin. I mean I have like step 3rd cousins twice removed. But he is my first, first, cousin :)

Bask in the snuggly sweetness.

Isn't he just so beautiful?!

ANNNDDD then Easter rolled around. We celebrate the traditional meaning of Easter, Jesus raising from the dead. But we also like to have fun. On the day before Easter it was a cool, windy, sunny day. Pretty much perfect weather, for me anyweays. The town over from ours was having a FREE Easter egg drop, like a helicopter dropped 2,000 goody-filled eggs. On top of the 20,000 eggs that were already on the ground in each age groups designated area. Let me just get this little rant out of the way. You parents are VULTURES! (Well obviously not all of you.) There were literally parents blocking off eggfilled small sections so other kids couldn't get eggs in the 0-3 year old section, which was the only section parents could go in. My neice got 2 eggs, as did one of my best friends youngest son. ANNNYWAYS... So because it was still chilly and I didn't even think of it, I forgot sun block. Let me repeat, I who has alabaster skin and burns after 5 minutes in the sun, FORGOT the sun block. UGHHH that was the worst decision of my life! Big Dale can be outside for a day and get a nice goldeny tan, lookin like he just stepped out of a tanning bed. Not me, I guess I just always assumed my kids would inherit their dads skin gene. They did not. No they inherited my fair irish skin. (thanks mom!) I'm sorry Dale and Grace. My poor Grace had a 2nd degree burn. Her face was so swollen, she didn't look like the same girl. Then came the blisters, oh those blisters. I cried more then she did. The next morning I woke up and her blisters were bursting so I ran over to the ER, they couldn't do much except giving her tylenol and nesporin. Which I was already doing. It was just a game of wait for it to heal. I thought for sure she'd have this hideous scar.

Here's a timelaps of it.

waiting at the ER Easter morning

But I swear she was the HAPPIEST kid alive.

Here's some Easter photos (we didn't take pictures ON Easter because we just felt so bad Grace spent her first Easter in this state)

This would be her now

Needless to say, I've crocheted and bought her some sun hats and go hard core on the sunblock. I don't care if its overcast and pouring out. No UV rays are touching my babies.

I forgot to put in these adorable valentines pictures of my cuties

Onto today. Today was Mothers Day. I got to wake up to some beautiful crazy dazies, which are my favorite and TWO cards. One from the kids and one from my amazing husband. PLus his card had an iTunes gift card in it, heyyyy.

 I also got to spend it at church with wonderful female/mother leaders. They are such role models to me. After instead of going out to lunch or goiung home and having lunch and then going out for dinner, we went out for ICE CREAM! I just really wanted it, and Dale jr was so happy to have ice cream for lunch. I got to come home and snuggle my babies and watch movies with some Baja Blast. (Shhh I may have cheated from my no soda "diet") Oh my goodness how excited are you guys that foir a limited time you don't have to walk into a greasy nasty Taco Bell to get this delicious treat?! Just a greasy nasty walmart!

Haha, kidding.

 I hope all of you mommys, mommys-to-be and grandmommys had a wonderful and BLESSED Mother's Day because you deserve it!

Well thats really all the update I have. (I do have a new "signing off saying")

Stay Sassy, Stay Blessed.

-Casey

(Again sorry for what I assume will be horrible format.)

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Calling all crunchy mommas!!

Tonight I'm going to touch on a subject that may be uncomfortable to some, but hey I'm not here to please anyone. Just to share my wealth of ever growing knowledge. 

 So tonights topic of discussion is BREAST FEEDING!

As some of you know, I am 100% Pro breastfeeding, and I encourage anyone I know to try it! Obviously I don't push people to breast feed, but I give them guidance and support should they want/need it. After almost 3 years total of breast feeding under my belt, I think I have deserved this role, and most family and friends who are looking to breastfeed their new littles, usually come to me. Which I absolutely love and feel honored! I have never judged or put someone down for their choice to formula feed. I actually applaud them, formula feeding takes more work then I care to do on a regular basis. Most of the reason I chose to nurse my babies was because I really hate cleaning bottles... and it gives me an excuse to just sit down and rest with my baby. But tonight I am finding myself in need of advice. My seven month old has just recently got SIX teeth... I know... and she got four of them all at once. Well since she has been able to have more table food, thats practically ALL she wants. My kid is a vulture. Like she practically attacks me if I bring in food... She has also started LOVING pacifiers.. which believe me helps so much sometimes, but at the same time I feel like she is rejecting me..most nights she doesn't even need me to fall asleep.. just her pacifier. It honestly breaks my heart.. i haven't had a good nursing session in like a week... My son nursed frequently until he was about a year and a half, then cut down and completely stopped when he was 22 months old. So my seven(almost eight) month old practically cutting down is just odd to me. Could it just be a phase? Or will she be done with me by 12 months? I mean I'm a firm believer in breastfeeding until both momma and baby are ready. I got so frustrated because I had quite a few friends and family members tell me after Dale turned like a 18 months I needed to stop nursing him. I was like umm no, it's between me and my son and my husband.. I just don't think I'm nearly ready with Grace.. but I don't know there is also a little relief in my mind, because every time I do nurse her she lets me know she has six teeth, and it hurts. 

I mean look at those chompers! OUCH!

Give me some feedback what you think. Also if you have ANY questions (even the nitty gritty) about breastfeeding, labor, cosleeping. Just let me know.

Work Work Work

So those of you who personally know me know I am an Apostolic Pentecostal Christian.

Want to know my doctrine?  Acts 2:38. Obviously I don't just practice ONE verse of the whole Bible. I do my best to practice the whole thing. And thats what to me being pentecostal is. Bible. It's the same today, and tomorrow, as it was yesterday.

 I believe in ONENESS. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are ONE. I believe in FULL submersion baptism, in JESUS's name.

 I do not believe in once saved always saved, you need to constantly keep your relationship with God to enter HIS kingdom.

I believe that having my uncut long hair, is a blessing to me, thats what the Bible says.1 Cor. 11:14-15

Outside of the comfort of my home, I wear skirts and dresses, and dress modestly. I have never been FORCED to wear skirts. It is my choice, I wear them because I want to please God.  Deut. 22:5

The only pieces of jewelry I wear are my engagement and wedding rings. 

Thats basically the jist. Obviously there is MUCH more, but those are some of the easier topics. All these are choices I have made, because of MY convictions from God. 

If you didn't know this about me, one of my goals in life is to become a Doula. I love babies, I love pregnancy and I would love to start sharing those memories and being there for women when they just need someone for them. I would also like to guide women through labor in the most natural ways possible, if thats what they choose. Mostly just be an advocate for women, while they are going through one of the most important days of their lives. Unfortunately there aren't any courses in my area and it costs a pretty penny to become a doula. So until I'm at the right point in my life, I will continue blogging and crocheting.

Recently I "liked" Dainty Jewells Apparel on Facebook (linked), if you haven't seen their stuff, you should. SUPER CUTE clothing! (And Modest for all my pentecostal friends out there!)

Well they put up a post right after I liked their page saying they were looking to hire a BLOGGER! So I said hey why not?! I submitted my email expressing my interest, I just hope they reply. I would LOVE to start expanding my readers, I know there are few and far between. Don't worry I love my handful of followers! So fingers crossed loves that I get this AMAZING opportunity to join their team!

Prayers are certainly welcomed!

I'm so happy I took the time to kind of explain my lifestyle and what I believe this time. If you have any questions don't hesitate, just shoot me a comment or email.

Have a blessed day!

Honestly I wanna see you be brave!

As you may have noticed most of my post titles are music related.. simple reason I love music!

Well today I am going to discuss DIAPERS!

I got my free trial of Honest Diapers for miss Grace, and honestly I love them! I've used them before, but I bought them off of someone. In my free trial I also got a bunch of cool little things.

Wipes, Laundry Detergent, Healing Balm, Body&Hair Wash, Lotion, and Hand Soap, plus 7 

adorable diapers. I only had to pay like $5.95 for shipping! 

They are ORGANIC, and SO CUTE! Plus they are very absorbent and last a good amount of time. Compared to LUVS (which is what I normally use) are just overall wonderful.

All of their products are Organic, or environmentally friendly. I just wish I could afford the monthly bundles. (Maybe when Dale jr finally decides to use the potty.)

In the meantime I will enjoy her little tushie lookin' cute! 

Hey see that blanket in the corner of the second picture? Yeah I made that!

It was my first baby blanket! I actually just finished it today. And I'm in love with it, I wish I made it big enough for me... but it's sparkly and soft and warm. everything I love in blankets.

 Oh and my daughter loves it.

 Back to diapers, now we all know I love Honest Diapers, but I'm also a contender for LUVS, for their price they are pretty good. And they don't give my babies rashes like Parents Choice does. I've wanted to try cloth diapering, but I don't actually have a washer or dryer. We do in our apartment complex but it costs $$ and I just couldn't wash all the diaper linings AND clothing.. not right now. Maybe baby #3.

I have a friend who swears by G diapers. Plus they are really cute. I'm a sucker for cute diapers.

Okay now I wanna to share something else I have been trying. 

Have you heard of Graze Boxes?

Well they are these boxes about the size of a kindle that have 4 different ORGANIC snacks in them. and the thing is they are a complete surprise. You can't chose what goes in but you do get to decide what you don't want. I so far am loving it. I look forward to getting my mail every 2 weeks. And it's only $6 every two weeks, or month whichever subscription you choose. If you want a code to get your 3rd and 5th box free "Holla at yo gurl" no? do the kids not say that anymore? oh..

Anywho this is what it looks like.

Yummy!

Dale jr and Grace took their first bath together today. Grace was terrified until big brother stepped in the tub. Then they splashed and played. And after they snuggled watching cartoons. 

I love how much he adores his little sister.

Whats your favorite brand of diapers?

All About Grace

I was reading through my older posts and realized.. I talked about my pregnancy but never announced my daughters birth!

Shame on me!

So here she is 

Grace Kimberly Sinnott!o my delivery

Born June 3rd, 2013 7lbs 15oz 21.5 inches @ 12:46pm. 

Quick labor story.

Went in May 29th to be induced due to labor complications and she didn't want to come out. So the night of June 2nd we went in for our second induction. I had steady contractions from about 8am-12pm and thats when things started getting intense, more contractions. Well my husband went out around 11am to go get my dad from his hotel room (about 15 minutes each way) since things weren't really progressing we thought we'd have a few hours. Nope my water had broken around 12:30 and Grace was ready.. right after my water broke and my husband had JUST walked through the door. She came so quickly my OBGYN didn't even make it to my delivery (he was finishing up a C-section). I know I know all those women who endure hard labor for 10+ hours are probably sharpening their pitch forks and ready to burn me at the stake. I promise there was no witch craft involved. I guess my wide-set hips come in handy for something.. but I didn't have an epidural it was au natural. I figured I practically did it with my son, I could do it again. I had some pain meds to help take the sting off the contractions like the last 30 minutes so I could get some sleep, since I hadn't slept all night. But thats it! SuperMom! Just kidding, I completely understand women who use epidurals and other forms of pain meds, it just didn't work for me the first time so I didn't even want to waste time. and now I know I'll survive with none of that stuff I probably will shoot for completely natural next time. Though for me not being induced is probably not advised.. because both kids were born like 20 minutes after my water broke... I'd hate to be in a grocery store and pop out a kid..

My advice.. nix the birthing plans. Be informed about decisions you might have to make. I had a friend who was 2 weeks behind me in her pregnancy and the ENTIRE time she preached about not using any medical intervention, let nature take its course, how she couldn't understand women who used epidurals and stuff, how this is what our bodies are made for. Her son was almost 2 weeks late and nothing was happening so they had to induce her well that didn't even work, she needed a c-section. But in the end she said it's what worked best for her, and now she has a happy healthy beautiful baby boy! So I want to assure all you mommas HOWEVER you choose your baby to come into this world it will be fine! As long as the baby comes out in the end, who cares how he/she gets here?! Just keep an open mind it will all be okay. 

My worst fear was "How will my son react to having a new baby?" Which I'm sure all 2nd time mommies face this question. My son was spoiled had mommy all to himself and loves attention. When Grace came home at first he was scared.. he didn't want to touch her. But if she started to cry he'd read to her, or sing "twinkle twinkle", which he still does, and it melted my heart. Now they are best friends! I don't know why I ever worried, he tends to get rough but she loves it. They absolutely adore each other. I honestly couldn't be more blessed.  So thats about all I have to share, except some ADORABLE pictures of my babies together.

Dale 1 Day old   Grace 3 hours old

They could be twins I think.

 Naptime snuggles

Singing "Twinkle twinkle"

"Wook mumma her stop cwyin"

Sweet kisses

 And this is the last picture.. isn't she just so sweet!

What was your labor/ or your spouses labor like?

New Day, New Year, New ME!

It has been so so long since I have blogged and I'm sorry!

But heres to update you since last I did.

Grace and Dale are doing  phenomenally! I don't mean to brag, but I do have some pretty great kids I mean look at these faces! 

I mean look at those faces, they need to be on a magazine or something right?

Like I couldn't have asked for a better set of chitlins my 3 year old LOVES Harry Potter ALMOST as much as his mommy (ain't no shame in my game.) And my 8 month old jams out to Ben Folds and Mayday Parade with me! 

(Speaking of which go buy "I told you so" By Dazy the girl on iTunes NOW!)

My latest endeavor has been the ever so popular crocheting!! And I actually sell the things I make! Heres a few of my more popular sleeves.

She's a natural.

Heres a little shameless self promotion but if you want something custom made go to facebook.com/GraciesGoodies2

Another thing I am tackling this year is weight loss. I actually haven't weighed myself yet so don't ask fools! BUT I have started going to PlanetFitness! Like once a week but every minute counts right? I have also cut the dastardly drink out... not alcohol because I don't actually drink that.. but pop! Soda, fizzy. What have you. Though I do love carbonation so I substitute it with SPARKLING water, not to be confused with its evil cousin SELTZER water. (Yuck!) But it's 0 sugars and 0 calories! I still have to take in more calories then the normal person due to breast feeding but I'm cutting back.

So with my weight loss journey I have started cooking more, and cut down on boxed things like mac n cheese. And by cook I mean throw stuff in my crock pot and go play with my babies. 

A few of my favorites are: (note I do not follow a recipe or measure anything.. ever..)

Not Yo Mommas Pot Roast:

 1 Roast that will fit your crock pot

2-3 Cans of precut carrots 

1 bag of some type of small potato (red, roaster potatoes)

1 packet of slow cooker savory pot roast seasoning.

Salt, pepper, Garlic powder, sometimes paprika for a kick.

Throw it all together.. like everything, even the juice from the carrots 

Set on low for 8 hours, or if you're impatient for a delicious meal like me 4-6 hours on high.

I think I shall wait until tomorrow to share more yummy recipes!!

g'night all!

What have you changed this new year?