Chapter 37 and a Giveaway

So, it's my birthday. I am 37 years old. Wow, that sounds old, almost daring you to say late thirties; but I prefer to call it mid-thirties for at least another year, 'kay?

I always get a little introspective around this time. Did I accomplish enough this year, what are my goals for next year, etc, etc. On years like this that I've actually made another person, I usually give myself 2 thumbs up in the accomplishment department :-)

We're home from a lovely beach trip after what started out as a slightly wonky day that involved a few misadventures, but I digress... There are few things in life that a late afternoon trip to the beach (even in the fog & rain) can't fix!


I was away from my computer for a few days, and when I checked my e-mail today, was delighted to discover that I had won a lovely giveaway from another crafty mom blogger. Jill at Mindfully Simple makes beautiful glass bead necklaces and I was the lucky winner of one this weekend :-) I decided a while ago that if I ever won a giveaway from another blogger, I'd pay it forward and host my own giveaway. So I looked around tonight and here's what I've come up with...


A copy of Sewing for Dummies (not that anyone out there is a dummy ;-) it's a great resource for beginning sewers. And these three 12x26 inch pieces (plus a couple of surprise pieces) of fabric from the infamous fabric score . All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post (okay, it's kind of fun that my first giveaway win & giveaway give is happening on my birthday, so it seems to be turning into a shameless plug for b-day wishes ;-) I'll close the comments on Saturday the 8th at 8:00pm (Eastern Standard Time) and announce the winner by 10:00pm. Sound good?

Well, my awesome chef of a husband is in the kitchen making dinner, so I'm going to sign off for the night (I know, I am so spoiled ;-). I'll be back to catch up with all the wonderful reading over at your places tomorrow.

Cheers!
~Michelle