...I just haven't had the time to!

Christmas was so busy! I barely was able to keep my head on straight. I also had a lot of run arounds with my school. I finally started my first semester of college (yay me!) and it has been an adjustment. Trying to balance my kids, school, and finding time to go to the gym has been hectic these last three weeks. I am starting to find a groove that is working for me and I am figuring out when and where I can take some "me time" and just do what I want to do. I will have more to post soon, tons of swaps from Christmas and some giveaway loot too!

For now, here are a few pictures from my Christmas...




Wrapping last minute gifts on the drive to my Grandmother's house!   Yes, I tied the role of tape to the car... Made it so much easier!
And the goodies... SO MANY GOODIES! My SO's brother's girlfriend and I spent an entire day baking...

My Little Angel at Church...

I Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas as well...

I was just making a last minute check of all my ingredients I will be needing for baking today. Can you believe I still need to go back to the store?? I realized I was out of meringue powder for my cookie icing, bakers chocolate, and I need red and green food coloring. Ugh! One thing i didn't want to do: go to the store.

On my baking to-do list today:

• Cheesecake squares
• Sugar Cookies (decorated various ways, including "melted snowmen")
• Chocolate Sugar cookies
• Peanut Butter blossom cookies
• Peppermint Blossom cookies
• Lemon Bars
• Hello Dolly Bars
• Rice Crispies
• Chocolate dipped oreos
• Dipped Marshmallows
• Cupcakes
• and a Birthday Cake for my Grandma!

Usually I just tape the cards I receive for Christmas to the wall or the back of the door.

I have this message board in my living room, it has bills, schedules, monthly calendars, reminders, etc. This board is on the same side that my Christmas tree and most of my decorations is on and it looked really ugly.

As I said in yesterday's post, I joined a bunch of Christmas swaps this month.

My partner for this swap was Hillary @ Our Hopeful Life. She has a wonderful blog and three amazingly adorable little boys.


Earlier this month I posted my Christmas Wishlist and she managed to tick off three of those items for me. I am so unbelievably pleased with my package. :)

Thank you so much Hillary! And special thanks to the hosts of this blog swap as well!

Christmas isn't too far off now... These are just a few things I would LOVE to get...


1) Fa la la la Felt
I am very much into felt lately!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600596150/

2) Excuse our mess wood sign
I love a bunch of these wood signs from Timblecrafts, but this one is my favorite.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/94144375/excuse-our-mess-the-children-are-making?

3) Keep Calm and Make Cupcakes
CherryCute's bottle cap magnets are so cute <3
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63058355/pink-keep-calm-and-make-cupcakes-bottle

4)Lindt Dark Chocolate Chili
Sweet and spicy <3

5) Opi Nail Polish - Nothin' Mousie 'bout it
I'm in love with this nail polish.

6) Liplicious Lip Gloss - Mango Tango
From Bath and Body Works

7) Black Penguin PocketBac Holder
Isnt this cute?! From Bath and Body Works

8) Sweet Pea Shower Gel
My Absolute favorite body wash! From Bath and Body Works!

9)Nike Shox Turbo
I really need a good pair of running shoes

10) Embroidery Machine
Doesn't have to be that machine. I don't really have a preference as to the make and model.

See that? I made that. Both child and the advent calendar!

It took me about 3 days to complete. I wanted to do a larger (and much nicer) one, but I waited to long to start making it. My local Joann's didn't have any shade of green felt by the yard so I had to buy the 9x12 sheets and sewed 4 of them together. The pockets are about 2x2 inches. The numbers, pockets, star, and tree were all stiched by hand.

Christopher was all excited when I put this up this morning. His favorite part is the star, not sure how I feel about that.

I have been a very busy little bee these past few months. I haven't really had the time to keep up with the blog, but I am here now! (hopefully it will be consistent!)

Here is what I've been up to... All of these items are for sale in my etsy shop! (http://www.etsy.com/shop/creationsbyjlynn)

Snowman Soup

I love these things! Aren't they cute?! I give them as stocking stuffers to friends and family. Yummy hot cocoa mix with m&m's and marshmallows and a candy cane to stir it all up! I ran the back through a snowflake embossing folder and made a new label for this year's design.

Snowman Poop

For those who are on the naughty list! Excellent gag gifts. I changed the label and ran the back though an embossing folder this year.

M&M Treats

Another cute stocking stuffer! Kids go crazy with these things, you wouldn't believe it!

Custom Gift Tag Labels

Cute gift labels. I can hand-stamp them with any name you wish (7 letter max).

Gift Tags

Hand cut and stamped. I can do them in several different colors.