kristara

Hello There!

Long time no see....I've been in the process of changing my blog life around and finally it's landed.  In the last two months I've changed blogs and deleted blogs (accidentally)....I've finally found my home over at Blogger.  I've changed my Typepad name to www.thesasssymom.typepad.com.  I'll get that site up soon.  In the meantime you can follow me on Blogger, www.thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com

My New Blogspot Blog, and New Name

I have a new blog.....I won't be posting from Typepad anymore.  Because of my dyslexic mind....I need a blog that's VERY simple.  I had to change my name anyway.  Kristara wasn't going to work anymore, I didn't want to be associated with "kristara" the porn star.

My new address is www.thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com....hope to see you there.

This blog will self destruct Sept. 30, 2008...ha-ha!

Look What I Made

What do you think?  Isn't it yummy!
I'm still looking for a new name.....Kristara  isn't going to work anymore.  Soooo, I thought of "Me and My Chocolate".  I would really like a name that describes Me..and my Family.  So in thinking about it, Chocolate came up right off.  I mean really......what would I be without chocolate?  My family would live with a crazy woman.  My kids know the importance of this wonderful blessing of a treat.  They run to the corner store to get me some.......I don't raise no dummies.  So...this is my first try on a banner, assuming I stay with "Me and My Chocolate".  I have a hard time sticking to anything.  I'm changing something.  My mother says I'm noncommital (is that a word?)  It's really true though.  My hubby says,"I change our house around about as much as Utah does Road Work".....is that a compliment or an insult?  Anyway, let me know what you think.  Oh yeah, a pic goes where the white box is, as if you couldn't figure that out.  I just need to get one:)

New Banner

Okay......here's another great week with Rocks In My Dryer and her Wonderful.....Works For Me Wednesday.  This week is about asking for help.....with something, anything, can you tell I need help!

This is my ?......to all you out there.

Where do you find your Awesome Blog Banners?  I've searched many blogs to find, kinda, what I'm looking for.  But.....do I know how to make one, NO!  I need help!

1.  Who designs all these beautiful blog banners?
2.  Do I need to hire someone? to do it?
3.  Can I do it myself and make it look professional?
4.  I like to change my colors and style often....is that a good thing?
5.  Who can help me here!  Seriously I'm in dire need.....haha!

The banner I have right now is my second one.  My first banner is on my Etsy Shop.  I bought both banners from Moderncard (Etsy).  The first was in January or February and the second was in May (I think?).  I love them......but I don't think they're just right, yet!  Maybe it's just me....?

Also, if the banner wasn't enough, I need help with a new name for my blog and products.  I love the name Kristara but.....it so happens that "Kristara"(if googled) brings up a very well known porn star.  I'm not into that and I don't want to be associated with that.  I only know this because a friend googled it and informed me of this.  Soooooo......My sisters and I tried to think of a new name for my growing company.  This is what we came up with, keeping in mind I sew.

1.  The Red Thread
2.  The Painted Door
3.  Crimson Thread
4.  Cute and Little
5.  and so on......I need help! any ideas on how to come up with the right name.  I guess I could call it Scatter Brain......oh, here's one better "In The Clouds"....that's what my dad says about me.  In a loving way of course.

Please help me if you can:):) 

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Girls, Girls, Girls

We had a fun day Wednesday night.  Okay,,,at least I did.  Lacey (6) decided she was ready for earrings.  It's been along time coming.  She's been very afraid to do it, so we let her decide when was right.  She was very excited and nervous at the same time.  After it was done she smiled for hours.  When she got ready for school today, she was very excited to show her friends. 

No earrings

with earrings:)

 

support group

On the other hand.......Kayla (12) got her brows waxed for the first time......not the experience I had planned for her.  She was nervous and excited before but after, was mad.  In my mind I'm thinking she would love it.  I love having mine done and I wanted to share that.  Not such a good idea!  I first got the idea when she and I were shopping for make-up the other day.  You know, your daughter is growing up and you can share so many new things with them.  Make-up, brow waxing, movies, shopping, haircuts, talking, etc.  Well I guess I jumped the gun here.  So sorry Kayla.......I'll have to think of other ways to bond with my daughter.  I think they look great.

before(happy)

done at same time, just in case she didn't like it (good thinking Julie and Laura)

that has to be the sadest face ever...so sorry sweety

We're forgiven for now......

Being a mom is hard.....knowing what to do and what not to do is difficult.  Our intentions are great....to us.  To our kids, we sometimes come across as being controlling or overbearing...but that's just not the case.  We're trying to share life experiences with them and build memories.  Anyway,  Motherhood and Wifehood(that's another story), is hit and miss.  We just keep trying.:):)

On Vacation

I'll be going out of town, Friday-Tuesday, so I don't know if I'll be able to blog.  I always take my laptop to the cabin......but we get so busy having fun, I forget to blog.

My family is going to the Mountain Man Rendezvous in Wyoming.  We went last year and it was a blast.  Tons of people dress up in costume.  Some a little too revealing, though.  I go for the food.....I know, I know......that food is so fatty!  But since it's only once a year.....I don't care:):)  They have tons of stuff for sale.  Last year I got a handmade, leather bag.  I'll be taking it with me this year.  From bags to jewelry to dream-catchers and everything else in between.  I can't wait to go with our kids, it's so fun to watch the demonstrations.

I'll try to take pictures and post them when we get back.  Take care everyone!

Nie Nie Day

Design Mom has declared Thursday, August 28 as Nie Nie Day.  With good reason. 

I don't know this couple but I've read the story.  It's very touching and heartbreaking.  The strength and faith of this family is incredible.  There is a network of  people pulling together to help this couple who have been badly burned from an aircraft accident.  I can't do the story justice so I will direct you to C Jane to read the whole story.

Balloons to Heaven

Yesterday was my mother-n-laws birthday.......she passed from us to heaven a couple years ago.  We remembered her by going to the cemetary and leaving flowers.  You can't see all the flowers but there were many.  She touched each of our hearts so much.  We miss her still.


In celebration of her life we wanted to give her something....so like always, we keep it fun.  Just like she would want.  Brian (the love of my life) bought balloons for the kids to write notes on and send to heaven.  We met my sister-n-law (Laura and her cute kids) at Brian's parents house. After the kids wrote their notes we sent them to heaven.  Wow!.....what an awesome feeling as I watched the balloons rise.  My father-n-law told the kids.....how Grandma is catching the balloons in her heart.  Touching!
 

Watching the balloons go up,up and up.

Family Works For Me.......Always!  In Heaven or on Earth

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So this is how Works for Me Wednesday......works for me.

God First
Family Second
Career Third

Talk About Tuesday (Updated)

********Update*********
I've had a lot of ?'s about this product.....so I wanted to share how I stumbled across these.  I was in Hancock Fabrics buying heat resistant material to make hot pads.  The clerk commented on the material and said she didn't know why companies didn't make curling iron covers.  My mind was a thinking!!!!  She said, long ago, curling iron covers were available to buy but in recent years was unable to find any......and that's how it started!  On my way home I decided how I was going to make these and got work.

********The Original Story*********

I had a great work day yesterday....I made these Hot Iron Sleeves.  I love making these, they are fun and useful. 
I wanted to share them on Talk About Tuesday because I'm so proud of myself for finishing.  I've sold out of all my other Sleeves so I was desperate to have  more. 
The last few weeks have been so busy getting the kids ready for school.  I think moms should get a bonus box of bon bons, a long, hot bath and a wonderful massage  for accomplishing this task. 
Anyway, I have to get back to work.  I have two shows coming up and I have a lot of catching up to do.
 

These sleeves are great for your curling iron or flat iron.  The lining is a heat resistant material to keep a warm (not HOT) hot iron safe.  Remember to unplug your iron for at least one minute before putting it inside the sleeve.  A great traveling tool for your suitcase too.  Measures 5"x15"  $10 each.

Find out more about Talk About Tuesday at The Lazy Organizer.....tons of great ideas.

Scentsy

If you haven't heard of Scentsy......you can find out about it here.  A friend of mine, Kara Egan and her sister-n-law, started Scentsy.  These two ladies are brilliant!  From starting in their basement to having hundreds of consultants. Scentsy has grown into a very large company.....and growing Amazingly Fast! 

I love Scentsy!  I love my house to smell great!  They have amazing flavors.....yummy!  No flame to worry about or wax to worry about.  I have five of the warmers in my house and I want more....they are so cute.  Check out the Scentsy....you'll love it!