Yes, my friends, this is a real prom photo. Have fun with this gem!
I have no idea if I will be able to post a poll for this one. If not, we'll all have fun reading the entries!
Love, Fussy
Gratitude, happiness, smellin' the roses- there are a million different ways to say it. The point is that we need more of it. Oprah has been commanding her viewers to do a dopey-sounding "gratitude journal" for a decade. But lately I am beginning to think there is something to that.Yep, "the Oprah" has won me over.
So I am definitely starting a new Linky. One day a week we gotta stay positive, be grateful, at least pretend to be happy. C'mon, you can do it! If you don't Tom Cruise will kidnap Oprah. Just look at his maniacal smile and crazy eyes looking at her. It's up to you friends of Fussy!
"But Fussy, it would be so boring!"
Pshaw! You don't have to make a list of happy moments with Aunt Mabel on the farm. Maybe you did something exciting that you never shared before.
Like your days with the dancing ninjas.
Or did you go see a movie? Even if it stank up the screen, you were out of the house without the toddler right? That is good stuff right there!
Or maybe you just want to show off some pictures from your life that make you happy that week.
You have a week to gather some happy thoughts. My post will go up next Wednesday evening for Thursday.
What shall we call it?
"Stop yer whinin' Thursdays?"
"The Oprah Made Me do it Thursdays?"
"Life doesn't Suck too Bad Thursdays?"
Ok, your turn- let me know if you are in on the fun and think up some great names. I'll pick my favorite & have a graphic for us to use next week.
Love, Fussy
PS- You could just post about your astounding awesomeness. Like how you've lost weight lately. Yes, I do notice. You look great. ;)
Hey Wonderful Feedreaders (i love you) remember to click over so you can vote in the caption contest!
I have tried to deny it, tried to fight it, but I must admit the truth. I'm sick again. Ever have a fever that makes you feel like this...
I feel yucky, y'all. Send chicken soup and ice cream. Wah!
Oh wait, before I go, I found some funny stuff I wanted to share with you.
The Better Marriage Blanket -"World's first and only flatulence oder reducing blanket" Thanks to my friend Kacie who sent this to me. Hilarious!
Here are some funny instructional manual pictures of the how-tos of pregnancy.OK, it doesn't sound funny, but I promise it is!
Ok, off to bed for me. Really, feel free to send that ice cream, k?
Love you, Fussy
Y'all know I'm not one to gloat. OK, maybe I am. Anyhoo, I am proud to say that Operation Sensitivity Training is complete. C'mon, gloat with me, Friends of Fussy.
Mr. Smartypants was explaining to his mom just why both Grandmas should be here for the week of the birth of baby 5. His mom is the organizer and cook, my mom is the diaper changing playful one.
Brace yourselves, this is good...
"You just can not keep the house clean and cook and take care of the kids at the same time!" -Mr.Smartypants 4/20/2008
Bwahahahahaha! He can never harrass my less than steller housekeeping skills again!
When he heard my manicial, crazy woman laughing (think of Plankton's evil laugh from SpongeBob) from my perch on the couch, he sheepishly said, "I guess I can't take that one back can I?"
Thank you, thank you very much, my work here is done! If I could get up from this couch and take a bow (or do a cartwheel) I would.
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I get so many fun questions about my life, opinions and random fun stuff. I get some in email and some in comments. I want to be open and give answers.
However, I'm torn...
Do I answer comments in the comment section so no one misses out on the conversation?
Do people ever subscribe to the comments to have updates delivered via email? Do you come back and read them later?
Should I answer privately via email?
Doesn't that leave everyone out of the fun and discussion?
Where did I leave my purse?
When is Dr. Oz on Oprah again?
Let's do something fun today. You ask any question and I'll post the answers in the comment section.
If your question does not get answered this could be why-
So have fun and ask away!
Love, Fussy
I am a big believer that it doesn't matter how a job gets done, just get it done. I have a 'special' homekeeping style. Some would call it messy or disorganized, I call it my life.
Look at my fancy-schmancy furniture and my supa-cute baby boy #4.
I tried to do a beautiful photo display like Nester. This is the best I could do. You may be wondering where the storage part of this post comes in.
Brace yourselves for the impending messiness...
The fabric is just a cover over my Target buildable storage cubes! I keep my beloved collection of thrift store/ yard sale fabric, random books, lamp shades and random junk in the cubes. All hidden away!
Because I can't sew, this is a no sew project. I take my trusty glue gun and some safety pins and simply wrap a huge piece of fabric around the cubes. I drape an extra piece of fabric over the top to cover the top neatly.
Also, I use a piece of cardboard from boxes from our last move as the 'table top'. This provides a smooth base over the metal cube pattern.
I have the little storage-unit furniture pieces all over the house! One is behind the couch as a table. It holds books and magazines. Under the fabric it holds diapers, wipes, extra baby clothes, and toys. Keeps it all handy in the family room and out of site.
With some cute matchy-matchy fabric, these are great in the kids rooms! Denim or patchwork prints for the boys or cute florals for the girls. It is adorable.
There ya go, Friends of Fussy, this is my favorite easy and inexpensive storage idea!
Love, Fussy
Top o' the mornin' to ya, Friends of Fussy.
~~~~~~Happy St. Patrick's Day!~~~~~~~
**If you are a subscriber (Oh, how I love you) please click through to see this video! :)**
Last Monday night we had another wonderful Nashville Blogger dinner. A few brave women gave me permission to use their beautiful faces in my post. I only wish I could've had more dancers in the video!
I just hope they all still call me a friend after this!
The stars are Karla, Lotus, Malia and Amy.
Love, Fussy
Since I began my blogging all consuming obsession little hobby, I have noticed a few changes in my life. I have decided to come clean with you, my wonderful Friends of Fussy. I know admitting my problem is the first step in recovery.
1) I have the power of telepathy.
I have, with alarming frequency, received more and more emails and forgotten to respond because I think I have already. How? Let me give you an example.
After reading an email from a friend, I think, "Oh great, so-in-so wants to meet for lunch this week. We'll have so much fun. I can't wait." Then I go off on my merry way and never respond. ACK!
In my mind, I must just assume I have the power to think something and have my thoughts automatically shared. If I have not responded to anyone lately, please understand I'm not really ignoring you. I've just gone crazy and become telepathic.
2) I'm becoming a bit of a hermit.
I spend my days hiding from homeschooling/feeding/cleaning up after my four sons. After that, every last minute of free time is spent online. Both these things are wonderful, but I fear I am slowly forgetting how to behave in an social setting with other adults.
Small talk? Only if I can chat about potty training, teaching my 3rd grader division, RSS feeds and my deep and profound love of Stumbleupon. Other than that? I'm no good!
3) I am best friends with people who don't know I exist.
I have long standing relationships with people who don't know I exist. Take my BFF Dooce for example, she has no clue that we are so close. I am happy for her when she is feeling good and I worry about her when she gets depressed or suffers a loss. But if my homegirl BOSSY can't get any Dooce love, sheesh, who can?
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So there ya have it, my three new web-induced personality quirks. Hopefully this post won't ever be used as example #1 of my mental decline! GAH!
Speak up, Friends of Fussy, do any of you have any of these crazy 'abilities'? Have you noticed any new phenomeon in your life since you fell in love with the web? I mean, anything other than how supa-fab you always look! Oh, yeah, I see you sitting there smirking. There's no hiding from Fussy.
Mwah!
As a girl raised in the land of big hair and copious amounts of cosmetics, I have always loved the thrill of finding a supa-fab product. Y'all know I love a bargain. This product is less than $10 and really works!
Covergirl Outlast Lipcolor - I put this color on my lips in the morning and I take it off right before bed. I'm not kidding! It lasts through 18 cups of coffee, a nap, and all the yelling at the kids the many joyous hours with the children. This lipstick even stayed on through my years months of morning sickness!
The Supa-Fab Lipcolor Rundown-
*I use my favorite lip gloss over the color. It is Bonny Bell gloss. Yes, I know, it's for 10 year old girls, stop laughing! It isn't sticky and it smells yummy.
I use Cappachino to lighten the look of the neutral pink color.
I use Mocha Mousse to give the color a darker punch.
Now it's your turn Frump Fighters! Show the world your favorite way to Fight the Frump this week. Remember to use the graphic, link back to me and use your post's specific URL. I can't wait to learn all your new tips!
I still am dead suffering through the flu. No really bad Lost post tomorrow. My friend does a really good one. Read her instead.
We have an all-weekend-long dump this house open house and must get outta town! The family is packing up the Suburban to spend the weekend in a cabin in the Mountains. Sick Fussy, sick kids and no internet. ~Fussy Screams in Terror~ I'll be back on Sunday night, if I make it, to do the world famous Linkapalooza!
Love to you, you, you and you there on the couch with your laptop. Oh Honey, you look comfy and cute!
Fussy
Now, Fussy's not getting political, it's time to vote for your favorite caption! You can vote for all seven or for your favorite seven different times. I do this because I can't help but vote for all the Friends of Fussy!
Go give these wonderful women (and man) some comment crack love!
Bradley, Deborah, HRH, Mamma, Piper, Ree & Smiling Mom
I wanted to update everyone about Blissfully Domestic and Homeschool Hacks. I decided that Homeschool Hacks will be under the main 'umbrella' site. Homeschool Hacks will be branched off the main site because of all the extensive archives and resources. Are you confused yet? Me, too! ;) It'll all make sense on Monday. I promise.
The main site will be called Blissfully Domestic. Isn't that a wonderful name? Kudos to Karla on the name and Domestic Chicky for giving me the push I needed to make the change!
Blissfully Domestic will be be main site for all the wonderful reader submitted hacks and the supa-fab postings from all the wonderful women on staff. Also, we have all of our 'official' positions filled. Thank you all for the overwhelming interest and excitement. We can't wait to start collecting your ideas, tips and hacks.
My only word to explain how thrilled I am with the planning for the new site is,"Squee!"
I'm very refined and sophisticated like that!
Love to you, (Yes, you there on the computer!)
Fussy
Have I ever mentioned that I am the homeschooling, overworked and underpaid mother to four boys? Have I ever mentioned that I am hugely pregnant with another boy? Have I mentioned that I rarely get to shower and leaving the house to take one of the boys to speech therapy is a treat?
Oh, I have? Well then you are fully aware of how thrilled I am to be a finalist for- BEST NEW BLOG of 2008. I wasn't sure which I should do first: scream, cry, throw up, write a post begging for votes. Luckily, my decision was made for me because I needed to go make lunch, teach some math and remedy a serious diaper situation.
All the while, I was fantasizing about this...
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who voted for me! Would you mind to please, please, pretty please go vote for the finals?
Also, send an email or a comment that you voted and I'll make a lovely blogroll with everyone listed!
Remember my New Years Resolution? It would be the year of the bloggy Rawk Star? Who knew I would ever be so lucky?
Sweet!
I love you, you, you, you and you,
Fussy
I have this wonderful friend who is the queen of frugal chic. She recently complimented my idea for organizing jewelry. When Meredith compliments my style and ingenuity, believe me, I walk a little taller all day long! ;)
Y'all know I make jewelry. I have millions of beads all over the house. My earring collections were starting to take over my junk drawers. Yes, I admit it, I have 18 a junk drawer. And, when I needed to show my work, I couldn't just bring them in a bunch ziplock bags.
Have y'all priced jewelry organizers? Don't, it is frightening. I had to take matters in my own frugal hands...
You'll need a picture frame, a fabric remnant, a 1/2 yard of tulle and your trusty glue gun.
I found this frame at a garage sale for $1.25. Rip that back right off. Throw away the glass. and heat up your trusty glue gun.
Simply glue the fabric to the back of the cardboard. The front side will be flat and smooth. The back will be all messy and gross. That's OK.
No one will ever see the back. I have way too many kiddos to try to make everything perfect. ;)
Nice, huh?
You can hang your display and pat yourself on the back. Look out, Martha!
See how the earrings are held in place by the tulle cover? That's why the tulle gets wrapped around last!
Now, what was that big pink Loch Ness monster?
Hope you like the idea!
Love to you, Fussy
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Are ya in the mood for some shameless self-promotion?
You are? GREAT!
Valentine's Day is less than a month away. Wouldn't it be a great idea to email your Lesser Half Hubs a site link so he can order the perfect gift for you?
Just send him to my design blog and tell him which piece you want for Valentine's Day!
You can email me secretly to make sure he got it right. ~wink, wink~ We can make sure it's just what you want! ;)
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Thanks to Shannon at Rocks in my Dryer. This is a supa-fab part of Works for me Wednesday.
Whoo-Hoo, I'm home. I missed you!
We made it back from the family reunion with all four of the boys. We offered a certain boy, who shall remain nameless, to many of the relatives, but sadly, we had no takers.
Hopefully, I'll post some pictures over the weekend of our adventures.
What? You need at least one funny story? OK, here goes...
Hub's parents rented a convertible. I asked why they hadn't put the top down. They explained that they had luggage in the backseat and didn't want it to fly out while driving! Now can y'all imagine driving down the highway, a convertible passes you in the left lane, and you see an oversized (50lb) suitcase magically lift up and fly out of the backseat and scatter orthopedic shoes, polyester blazers, and sun visors all over the road? Gave me a chuckle.
Anyhoo, I have winnahs!
The lovely Tina (In the mind of a thirtysomething mom) wins a Custom Photo Necklace. Thanks to everyone who entered and indulged my delusions of grandeur. We won't know who made the Bloggie finals until next week.
Don't worry if you didn't win, Friends of Fussy, I give away a special piece every month! I'll have a new Photo Necklace contest up at the first of February.
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The winner of the most disturbing animal photo caption contest is the wonderful Angella (Dutchblitz.net). She racked up 28.9% of the votes!
Angella gets some supa-fine earrings made with love by yours truly.
"I think this is what they mean by HOSED!"
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I'm working on a cute post with a great idea for organizing your earrings for tomorrow. While I do that, could you please give me your opinion about all my photo caption contests? Should we keep em, change em or dump em? It's up to YOU! ;)
If you are a feedreader, please click over to the site to vote.
Did I mention how much I missed you? I missed you all terribly and I'm so happy to be back. Big ol' smoochy kisses to ya! ~MWAH~
Love, Fussy
Y'all all know about my stalkerish obsession great love admiration for my homegirl Ree aka- The Pioneer Woman. Last weekend I had the great pleasure of going to her ranch and trying to prove my worth as a ranch hand to pesky Tim and the legendary Marlboro Man.
I had read every single a couple archived posts and was ready to help out with some calf ropin'. Here is how my calf ropin' adventure went down.
Started off easy as pie. I look hot is some chaps.
Mr. Know-it-all didn't have any faith in Mrs. Fussypants. Sheesh! Look at that style!
Right about now I started getting a wee-tad worried myself. Sure did look easy in the archives. Like all hard-workin' ranch hands -I kept a smile on my face.
I subtly suggested that I would prefer Marlboro Man not be told of my predicament.
Alas, even the best cowgirls know when to hang up her spurs.
So what happened next? Oh, I spent the rest of the weekend doing laundry with Mike, playing with Charlie's ears, eating my body weight in Ree's delicious food, and harvesting calf nuts.
Thanks for the hospitality, Ree. See ya' next time I'm in your neck of the woods!
Love, Fussy
Wait! Before you send that angry email- before all y'all P-Dub fans go crazy on me for using her pictures. I asked Ree & she thought they were a hoot. All photographs were authorized for abuse use by Ree.
Shameless Self-Promotion- Did ya' enter this month's Photo Jewelry Giveaway? Please do;)
I could hear your groans & gnashing of teeth when I said to keep it clean, Friends of Fussy! Mr. Smartypants chose the top five captions while being quite disturbed by the photo. I only had to threaten to sleep on the couch to get him to look at the picture a second time and pick his favorites. Good choice, Hubs!
Go spread some clicky love to these winnahs- Sleeping Mommy, Nancypants, HRH, Jennifer, Angella I just discovered Angella's beautiful macro photography of flowers. They are on Flicker here. So pretty!
Results are normally posted on Sunday in my Linkapalooza, but I will be out of town. We are loading up the Suburban and driving to Florida for a family reunion. We'll leave at an hour that is absolutely obscene on Friday and be back Monday.
I don't know if I'll have my beloved Internetz or not! I kid you not, being apart from mah peeps is causing more anxiety than driving 11 hours each way with four boys. It's not right, peoples!
If I can score some good Wi-Fi, I'll post results on Sunday. If not, shudder at the thought, I'll post when I get home. Keep your fingers crossed, Friends of Fussy!
Because my supa-fab feedreaders can't see the poll (sorry, y'all) and my strict rule to make sure my little corner of the web is about nothing. May I present you with this little gem I found today...
The New Year's Resolution Song
Love, Fussy
Oh, is that a new shirt? Great color on you. Did you go nominate me yet to enter my supa-fab jewelry giveaway? I mean, if you want to do that sort of thing....
Win your choice of Heirloom Custom Photo Necklace or Bracelet!
The Friend of Fussy Winnah will get to pick from all the different styles. Whoo-Hoo!
"What does Fussy want this time?" you ask yourself.
No tatoos of my face on your left buttock. We've been there. No naming your kids Fussy Fussypants. Done that. What could be next?
Remember how I won almost won came in 2nd 7th place at The Weblog Awards for The Best New Blog of 2007? I was so honored to be a finalist, especially since I didn't even have to nominate myself! It was very cool, but the political blogs just wiped the floor with me. It was ugly. In fact, I still have some bruises from that bloggy butt-kickin'.
Guess What? I am in the running trying to be a finalist for the 2008 Bloggie Awards for best new blog.
How to enter the January Attention for Bling Contest-
1- If you were going to go nominate Fussypants anyway, and you do go nominate me, just leave a comment and tell me.
2- If you send a friend to go vote (who would have anyway, *wink, wink*) and that person tells me you sent them, that's an entry for them & another one for you!
I will pick the winnah Thursday night, January 11th.
So remember, Go nominate Fussypants here. Then leave a comment!
You need to nominate in a minimum of three catagories at once.
I recommend-
Best New Blog- Fussypants (I hear she's nice!)
Best Photography Blog- Pioneer Woman ( Ree's my new stalker -Who knew!)
Best Humor Blog- Bossy (BOSSY is the BEST!)
**Updates** You ask me & you receive...
Best Kept Secret- Playgroups are No Place for Children (She's my homegirl!)
Best Topical Blog- Like Merchant Ships (She's already a bloggy rawk stah!)
Best Writing- The Redneck Mommy (Only she can reduce me to a mass of snotty kleenex)
I'm tryin' to help these gals catch up with my stats. I'm nice like that!~snort~
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What if You, Friend of Fussy, would rather nominate a different blog that started in '07?
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Remember when I begged for votes during the 2007 Weblog Finals?
It is shameless and if I had any sense I wouldn't show it again. Enjoy!
Oh, yeah, here's what happened when I rawked the awards lost.
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Love to you all, Fussy
In my quest for world domination fame and fortune a decent blog, I have been perusing the expert blogs about blogging. Apparently, I should have a specific niche, stay on topic and discipline myself to post on schedule.
Yikes, I can't even promise to shower at regular intervals. All this time I have been blogging with no plan for world domination or purpose! Who knew?
Then it hit me, I am the Seinfeld of blogs! My personal blog is all about what makes me laugh! Putting an oversized mug of myself wearing a summer hat on all these poor individuals makes me incontinent with laughter.
Fussy and Jerry, we are like this...
Bffs!
Friend of Fussy, I give you-
FUSSYPANTS- The Blog about Nothing!
I promise not to do any of these poses, unless my stats drop. I'll be forced to take drastic measures, got it?
Where will Fussypants go in 2008?
And for no good reason at all...
Love to all y'all Friends of Fussy out there,
Alli
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A wee-little update- I'm a Top Momma today. Who knew?
Can y'all go click my little cartoon header over there? Oh, You will?
How nice! Wow, did you do something different with your hair? No.
You've lost weight, and you look marvelous, Darlin'. Now get to clickin'- if you want to! ;)
Prepare yourselves for my very deep and well-thought-out resolution....
I shall become a bloggy Rock Star!
OK, not really, but I do want to increase my readers and have some fun while I'm at it.
Seriously, there are two supa-fun things in the works:
1) I am starting a marriage site that will be based on the "Gentle Art of Ruling Your Husband" Series. The site will be full of tips, cheap psychological tricks, and real-life ideas for marriages.
2) Also, the-too-wonderful-for-words Shannon at Phat Mommy, is allowing me to take over her in-hiatus blog, Homeschool Hacks.
My plans are to keep up with the great direction she took it and to also feature articles cross-posted from other homeschooling mommies. Please drop a note via email to me with your ideas, tips and interest in being featured.
Also, how blessed am I that Shannon has given me this opportunity? I used to read Homeschool Hacks when I was building up the nerve to try homeschooling. To get to know Shannon via blogging and to do this....too cool for words.
It's gonna be a great year, Friends of Fussy,
Love to every single one of ya, Alli
Congrats to the supa-fab Friends of Fussy who are in this week's finals!
Nan, HRH, Miz Booshay, Not the Queen, Loralee, SJSFalter
Be sure to send all these Hawt Mammas some Internetz Lurve!
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A Special Note of Love to My Feedreaders-
I do not know why these polls are not showing up on the feed. I'm still trying to find out why that is.
Did I mention how lovely you look today? Maybe it's that new perfume you are wearing. Did you do something new with your hair? Lovely.
Don't unsubscribe because of the darned poll again. Pretty Please?!?
Love, Fussy
I have had some good days in my life: the day I became a Christian, my wedding day, the births of my children. You know, the biggies. What about the other kind of 'best day evahs'?
Life changed when I discovered blogging. As I became more obsessed involved in all that is bloggy, I fell in total love with two women. No, not icky love, love like you love your bestest friends.
In October, Bossy, the funniest gal evah, gave little ol me some comment lurve. I knew I had made it bigtime and I was hot stuff! Everytime Bossy comes around and leaves a note, I walk around this house of little boys like a big shot! Strangely enough, they never want Mommy's autograph. They want things like diaper changes, help finding lost toys and meals. Sheesh. Don't they recognize my bloggity greatness?
Now what do you do if you decide the woman with the best blog ever must read yours? I love me some Pioneer Woman. Yes, I know, so does everyone else on the planet. You know homegirl gets hundreds of comments from adoring fans. Well, I became her full time stalker. It was a risky move. I knew she would either come check out my site or block my IP. Luckily, she's too nice to file a restraining order against me! Thanks, Ree!
My year is goin' out with a bang, Friends of Fussy.
I had to take a screen-shot & share my best day evah.
Luckily, I had my homegirls over for a Mogging Blommy playdate (hat-tip to Izzy). My Homegirls taught me how to take a screen shot. Stop smirking, Internetz, I don't know somethings, 'Kay?
Jamie , Jordana were out due to illnesses & Amy was in Disney- we missed y'all!
Hilarious Lotus, Wonderful Karla & Bloggy Guru Meredith were here to talk feeds, traffic, catty bloggy gossip, church nursery worries and to politely watch me bask in the glow of P-Dub's visit. It's been a great day, and a great year.
Now that I've had my 'big britches' moment, I'm off to go clean some potties, do some laundry and dream up New Years resolutions to soon break!
Love to you all,
Mrs. Fussy "Big Britches" Fussypants
~Best o' Fussy from the October vault~
Fussy's Past Jobs~
Fussy's years in China delivering poultry were fun.
Fussy did her part in the space race!
Fussy became the queen of all media.
Fussy served as President and ended the cold war.
Fussy worked as a Greenpeace Representative and helped recycle old plastics.
Fussy loved performing with Herbert the Python.
Movies Fussy Loves~
Fussy would've preferred scenes with Viggo.
Who can forget her in the Indiana Jones Trilogy?
Her name is Fussy, Fussy Fussypants.
"Freedom!" Put on some boxers, boys!
Fussy Can't Get Enough Of these shows~
Fussy will be photo-blogging 24! YAY!
Project Runway needs Fussy's leadership!
Lost will also be photo-blogged! Avoid the rush, subscribe now!
Fussy and Glenn Beck go wa-ay back!
Fussy has been around the world~
Some think is is Fussy's best album.
Fussy stepped up and led the Colts like a pro!
Fussy loves hearing gossip from his holiness.
Fussy can't resist~
Fussy thinks ice cream is the answer to world peace.
Fussy eats her body weight in watermelon as often as possible.
Fussy would rather be~
Would a spa like to sponsor Fussy?
Fussy would love to legislate!
Could someone help da-fusstah get some sleep?
Fussy dreams of not being pregnant long enough to learn to scuba dive.
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Love to mah peeps! -Fussy
Hi, Y'all Supa-Wonderful Friends of Fussy,
I made that JibJab of the Monkeys & Mr. Smartypants (I don't think he has ever been seen on the blog before!) and had to share it with mah peeps! You've seen my formerly secret desire for flower urinals, after that, how could I surprise you?
I also made a little Christmas-y Card Bloggy type thing that is substituting for our Christmas card. I made the site because I am a slacker & procrastinated too long am going all green and environmental this year!
So, the card-y/bloggy site has lots of pictures and other holiday narcissism fun things. Because I love you all, I would love to share it, however, I hate to make my blog too personal.You never know when my stalker is watching!
So, If you are not Chester-The-Crazy-Stalker and you want my family Christmas Card-y/Bloggy Thingy, just send an email or leave a comment and I'll send it to ya!
Oh, Almost forgot-POP QUIZ- Are you still at home, and not traveling to Cousin Billy-Joe-Bob's, spill the beans on your Christmas plans. Who is staying home? (I'm staying!) Who has to travel? I'm just nosey curious!
Love, Fussy
Fussy's Secret to Controling Kid Clutter.
When you live with little people, your living room looks like-
Here is my frugal, yet stylish, secret to storing the garbage clutter toys.
Start with your average ugly plastic container-
Next, find your trusty hot glue gun-
Pick up some fabric. I have found some lovlies at the thrift store.
Try not to shop with these bargain hunters-
Or, try your local Joann's Fabric. Love me some Joann's!
Simply wrap your ugly plastic tote with your fabric and glue it down.
1- Lay the fabric flat on the floor and put the box in the center.
2- Simply fold the fabric up and over the sides. As you wrap the box, put some glue on to hold it down.
3- Glue your fabric to the inside bottom of the box. Cut off the excess fabric. Yes, it will be messy inside the box, Type A's Beware, but the toys will cover it.
Here is your finished product-
So there ya have it -combine inexpensive plastic totes, your hot glue gun, and some fabric, and the look is custom made supa-cuteness.
Need More Fuss-tastic-ness?
Fight the Frump- Christmas Sweater Nightmare
Cute Christmas Gifts & Caption Contest
This post is part of Rocks in my Dryer's Works For Me Wednesday.
What is Success?
"To laugh often and love much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the approval of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in other;
To give of oneself;
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation;
To know even one has breathed easier because you have lived...
This is to have succeeded."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
As I prayed yesterday, feeling quite sorry for myself -one of those days, OK?, I felt lead to this quote from Emerson. Seems I had forgotten that all-important sense of perspective and gratitude. Perspective on my life: my beautifully wild boys, a husband I adore -most of the time ;), our health, our happily crazed days together. Seems so trite, but when one of those things is askew -the importance becomes clear.
In this season of overspending, overscheduling and over-stress take a moment to relax and gain a new perspective. If you, Friends of Fussy, are anything like me -it will make all the difference.
What are your blessings that get overlooked in the busyness of life?
Have a wonderful day!
Love & Blessings, Fussy
Need More Fuss-tastic-ness?
Fight the Frump- Christmas Sweater Nightmare
Whew, Friends of Fussy, I have had a busy weekend.
Y'all know Oprah is my BFF. (Hey, be quiet Gayle!) Oprah begged me to come visit Iowa with her. "For you, O, anything"
I had some babysitter issues. I told Oprah that I would meet her there.
Good thing I always wear my trusty hat. Wind and curly hair make fizzy bedfellows!
I decided to give Obama a listen. He's awfully handsome and articulate.
But, darn those silly things like issues. He's (how do I say it gently) totally wrong.
Oprah, you know I love ya, but I gotta stand by my man.
Here's to another great week, mah supa-fab friends of Fussy!
Love, Mrs. Romney Fussy
More Fuss-tasticness.....
I still have a couple of sets of Random Forgotten Person Teacher Gifts.
Did you enter the supa-easy contest to win a genuine Fussy Cherry Quartz Necklace?
Yes, I know my right sidebar has fallen ~shakes fist in the air~ I'm working on it!
If working on it includes using language a Christian woman should be ashamed of, crying jags, and much gnashing of teeth!
Oh, You need to go vote again? Sure, go ahead. I'll wait....
~~~Twiddles thumbs, whistles happily~~~
Whew! Thanks. I send you that $20 later!
Because I am still on my deathbed sick, and y'all need your Fussy fix, enjoy some of these bloggy bites!
Be sure to come back tomorrow! I'm photo-blogging Oprah & Dr. Oz again!
Love from the land of heating pads, Vick's 44 and 6ft. piles of laundry,
Mrs. Fussy Fussypants
National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) is, for those who were smart enough not to bow to peer pressure do not know, is a millstone around our necks supa-fun way to get traffic hone our writing skillz.
My favorite Mom Articulate needs help. I'm guest posting at her house today. If I didn't, the Velveteen Rabbit would die. I must save the bunny, and ruin save the blog!
What does a certain blogger do when her guest post button would get her kicked of both the Christian Woman Online & Family Friendly Blogrolls at once?
Fussy-Heads are ready to censor for your protection! Hee, hee. I try to behave myself!
So, Come on over, as I junk up guest post at Velveteen Mind, and save the bunny!
