I wish

That every student could meet an Engineer or Scientist.

project:scientist

Before and after students met a real scientist.

looks like science

real people are nerds too

Are you making a difference in your field of passion?

summer dress

Finally, in August, I find the perfect summer dress.

my requirements were

1) I can eat an entire bbq, and my extra pudge won't show

2) if it gets hot, my sweat won't show

3) I can sit in the grass and not worry about everything showing.

I think I will go back and get all the colors.

find at TARGET for $25

Baby Bucket List

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Remember this post?

Ben and I... okay well maybe just me, pride myself on this idea that I am a highly responsible, super street smart kind of adult.  I know what it means to save money, I've always kept a budget of where things are going, and if something costs more than $150, I have serious buyers guilt about it, so I don't do it (alone).

We have been fortunate enough to have traveled and visited friends and family in different states, so when we were thinking about a baby bucket list, nothing really jumped out - YES we would love to go to Europe - Spain - Germany - but we don't have the vacation days or money to do it. And we already make trips to Yakima valley (heaven, really) multiple times a year to get some quality ben-dana-wine time.

We decided on two very important (and time consuming) things to accomplish before Baby could be a reality.

1) pay off our debt (Credit Cards strictly, and create a budget we can both agree on to pay off our house & student loans, and build up our savings account)

2) get Dana to a healthy weight (It's so important to me to create a healthy body for a baby to grow in)

When we accomplish these things, I think both Ben and I will be able to rest easier knowing that we have created a financially secure place surrounded by a healthy lifestyle for our kids.

I should start sewing clothes again

This makes me want to start loving my sewing machine again. I think it's tired of the on and off quilting the past two years.

Aren't you just in love with these colors and patterns!?

All images and patterns can be found on the amazing BurdaStyle website

WTF Swarovski

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When I'm on the hunt on ETSY for something awesome nothing turns me off more than a shop hawking things covered in swarovski crystals or "diamonds".

It's like they found some cheap plastic and glued it all over things like: phones, shoes, flip flops, light switches, and more iphone covers. As if, by name dropping "swarovski" on items, it makes them big ticket expensive items. Am I alone in thinking they look gaudy and completely unnecessary?

/Rant.