Healthy Monday... Lost count

Happy Healthy Monday. I'm sad to say I haven't been keeping up with my diet and have gained the weight I lossed *sigh*. I haven't been to the gym in forever and will probably postpone my membership since at the moment I'm struggling with the monthly payments since prices just keep going up and up. So I'm going to try and spend time on my bike when I can but there just isn't enough time in the day. It seems like something has been going on these past few weeks, just when I think we're out of the woods and I can relax a little and concentrate on other things something else comes up. But anyway...

I hope you ladies had a good Mother's day, my first Mothers Day ever was very enjoyable. Tessa's Dad sent me an entire DVD set of a particular series and Tessa got me (but my Mom paid) a vintage, Fire King jadite mixing bowl, it's so pretty! I just love Fire King. Mom and I went to Lowes to pick out flowers to plant on the patio, that was my gift to my mom since that was what she asked for, we had a nice time.

As for my weekend project I was supposed to get done, I wasn't able to get to it. I decided it wasn't really a priority project. Instead I have a new project that needs to get done as soon as I can. More to come on that later.

But enough chit chat, where are those coupon codes?

We have four new members totaling us at 61 which means four new coupon codes!

 

Use coupon code LITTLEMISS20 to receive 20% off at originallyme

 

Use coupon code MYMONKEY to receive 10% off from monkeyandfriends 

Use coupon code MAYMADNESS01 to receive 10% off at cardsbyjane

 

 Use coupon code NEWCUST10 to receive 10% off from HappyHolmzCreations

A Graff Designs

Well it's Wednesday, which means it's time to feature a fellow mom who is an Etsy artist. This mom makes adorable, very practical gifts for moms. Here's her story

Baby Wrap Carrier

- Tell me about yourself and home life (ie. you name, how many children do you have, their ages, names, other things that you do, some things about your family etc.)

April Graff. Mother of 2. A 2 year old, VERY active little boy and a 7 month old little girl. I work full-time outside the home as well as a Registered Dietitian.  Lazy Sayurdays are my favorite! This is a great time to catch up on spending time together (and housework if we feel motivated)

- What is the name of your shop and what is it that you do?

Shop Name is A Graff Designs (http://AGraffDesigns.etsy.com). I make handmade gifts for the fashionable and practical Mom. I specialize in Diaper & Wipes Clutches, Baby Wrap Carriers, and Diaper Bags as well as other mom-friendly products.

- How did you get started?

I started by making gifts for the many friends and family who were having babies. As a mother of 2 kiddos I know which gifts I appreciated the most - the ones that were practical AND cute! So A Graff Designs was born.

Diaper Wipes Clutch

- How do you balance your family and business?

I struggle with balancing all aspects of my life (I think we all do). I try to work on my business when the kids are sleeping. (Which means less sleep for me). Plus, I have a WONDERFUL and supportive husband who is great at helping around the house and with the kids.

- Is there any advice you'd like to give to other etsy Moms?

Do what you love!

- Is there anything else you'd like my readers to know about you or your shop?

I love making custom orders! Making a gift with a person in mind is such a treat!

I'd think the baby wrap carriers are my favorites, whats yours readers?

 

Your coupon codes for the two new members are
MAYFLOWERS for 15% at rainbeauxart and rainbeauxcraft

and

 LMC511 for free shipping at taniacavenecia

Hello Sunday, Goodbye Weekend...

Alas, another beginning of another week and the ending of what feels like a wasted weekend...

I'm not very good with managing time, I am a horrible procrastinator (Unless I'm suddenly hit with inspiration), which is not a good habit for a single Mom, because when you have a child, at any age, you better get things done that you need to get done pronto because you never know when they may need you (Right now I'm procrastinating on an order with this post, ha!).

I would very much like to make my Saturdays more productive, so, I will be combining "Healthy Mondays" with posts of weekend projects that I did, or worked on.

Now, this next weekend is Mother's Day and things have been so crazy around my house I don't know if any plans have been made for that Saturday, but if they haven't and I have the money, I might make a magnetic chalk/ bulletin inspiration board. Do you have any projects your just itching to get to?

To Do:

Magnetic Chalk/Bulletin Inspiration Board

Shelf

Sunglasses holder

Tessa's first scrapbook page

Upcycled cigar box

Reupholstered fold-up chair

Refinished Desk

Mother's Day Cards

I made more Mother's Day Cards and posted them up in my shop. You can view last weeks items here

Mom

 

 

The Marilyn

The Audrey

 I think they are rather beautiful and I'm sure the Mom in your life would absolutely love these cards. Enjoy!