Blog Redo...Take 2

For a while now I have been talking  about how to change up my blog(s).  Do I want to combine them?  What should I talk about?  You know the deal.  Last night while laying in bed...attempting to sleep in 90 degree weather I came up with a plan.  I won't blog each day of the week however 5 out of 7 days is my goal.  And no I won't be combining the 2 blogs.  I have assigned a title to each day I have chosen to blog on so that I have a guide on what to blog about.

HSM Blog Schedule

Monday Munchies-

      Mondays will be geared toward sharing recipes, also snacks, meal planning etc.

Teaching Tuesday-

      Tuesdays will be used to teach...it could be a sewing tutorial, a classroom lesson, a WIC lesson and much much more..

Wear it Wednesday-

        Wednesdays will be devoted to clothing.  Clothing that I have made...what you have made...what my son is or isn't wearing that week, my weekly wardrobe...maybe even a few good deals

Farm Friday-

         Fridays will be giving you a glimpse of the farm life.  Since this is such a major part of my life I would like to share the experience with each of you. 

Sewing Showcase Saturday-

          Saturdays will be my link party.  Showcasing all of your sewing creations for the week. 

I am excited that I have finally discovered a setup that will work for me.   We will begin our new venture on Monday!  So check back I can't wait!

Ummm...what about that sew through a book thing???

So I just realized that I was suppose to start a new blogging series LAST WEEK!!!  My plan was to sew through a semi-newly released book and discuss the pros and cons...Well two things have hindered that process...

1) I checked out 15 semi new sewing books from the library and could decide on which book to choose.  I had narrowed it down to 3 and still could make a final decision....Who Wants to be a Millionare would not be a good game for me (I take a REALLY REALLY long time to decide anything). 

2) 2 of the 3 books had patterns that needed to be used to construct the items...well I could have made copies on the plotter at work but not everyone has that access plus I really prefer to cut up my orginals and use them (I know, I know...don't lecture me about the irrationality of that statement). 

So what am I going to do instead??? I am not really sure (SHOCKING, LOL).  I have a few ideas but still trying to determine what would be best.  I do have some projects from the 3 books that didn't require patterns so I plan to make those for you...and discuss the pros and cons...the book idea is coming just not yet...

In other news I am heading to Washington, D.C. in July and need some advice.  I have a limited amount of site seeing time...have you been to D.C....what was the best sites...anything CAN'T miss???  I will be in a workshop most days from 8:30 until 5.  But hopefully I will be more prepared to discuss the agriculture way of life with you after this training...

I hope you enjoyed the random pictures...

BTW...what are you interested in hearing about...my sewing adventures and misadventures...pattern reviews...farm life...mom life...all of the above???  Leave some comment love...Thanks!

Back from my blogging vacation!

So if you haven't noticed I haven't blogged in a LONG LONG time.  I have been crazy busy but I have also been trying to decide just where I want this blog and my other FIVE to do.  I feel that if I blog about all my interest on one that you might get a little bored or overwhelmed (just as I do).

For those of you who don't know I also blog about pressing agriculture issues to help advocate for family farms in South Carolina and across the country (here).  Plus updating blogs from work(here) and my volunteer positions(here, here and here).  So I have decided that I will keep each blog and set a schedule to update them all in my planner.  Some blogs will even be setup to accept mobile entries to make it more productive.  I have lots to share (not that anyone is interested). 

I have also been trying to setup an online sewing business like so many others have done.  I have an Etsy show and a shop on the Big Cartel site.  I am not hoping to pay off a mortgage or even a car but at least help pay the grocery bill and support my fabric habit. 

In addition to all of this I have also decided to change jobs and in August I will be going back into the classroom to teach Middle level science.  With this decision made I took a few days off work to enjoy with little man and re-landscaped our yard.  It was a great time to sit together and truly appreciate how much he has changed in the past 2 years.  I was amazed at the child he has grown into. 

And last but not least I have picked up my old habit again...photography...film photography.  I know all you digital junkies out there are shaking your head in disbelief how can someone deal with all that but I enjoy it and there is just something about pictures.  I think back to all those times I sat on my grandparents beige plaid couch and flipped through picture albums and heard stories about the people in those photos.  Digital photos for me don't get off the camera, so my grandchildren would miss that experience.  Those are some of my fondness memories...but don't worry with all the technology out there you will still get to see all the pictures I take around the farm. 

I hope to post pictures of new projects soon so stay tuned!