Spring has Arrived!!!

I didn't take this picture but isn't it beautiful??? I am oh so excited that the nice weather is arriving, slowly, but it has arrived! Now I can take the kiddies out more often and get more exercise. I am so over getting all bundled and it's hard and very stressful trying to pack the kiddies to go out and I am always so worried about them getting sick. Spring is just beautiful, just look at the pic! It is nice and comfy and then you know what comes after that?? SUMMER and since I live on the beach Summer is very important. I am hoping that Vinni is walking by then so we can delete the stroller and just run the boards (boardwalk). Having a double stroller is easy but yet bulky.

Speaking of Vinni walking, she does not seem to want to crawl. She starts to and then tries to get on her feet. I swear she is going to walk before she crawls. Marley starting walking when she was a little over 10 months! I think Vinni will be the same. She just turned 9 months yesterday so one more month to see for sure. Marley's birthday is in 12 days! She will be two and then time for the whole Potty Training ordeal (What Fun!).

Anyways Spring is here and let's do lunch!!!!

Do You Tweet???

SO I have decided to have two separate Twitter accounts: One for personal (@Dfiggz) and one for Forever Creative (@4everCreative) I was thinking one for Eightbeerz but I think I am getting out of control.

The reason behind this is because I have so many tweets per day and it is hard to keep track and it is hard to read them all. SOOOO if I dedicate one just for Etsy then it would seem to make my life a little easier (maybe) or it can make things more difficult, we will just have to see.

But I have more stuff to put up on Eightybeerz but it is hard when you have such a crappy computer. I have Fios but on a 10 year old computer so it works just like dial-up! One day I will afford a laptop! I pay all this money for a computer that I rarely ever use. I think I would be able to put more stuff up on Etsy if I have a faster functioning computer! Oh well, I will just have to deal with it and hopefully I will make enough to at least put a nice down payment on one!

Being Broke Sucks!

Being broke really sucks and I am sure you all agree with me. It's like I can never catch up. I got my tax check and I paid off some bills and then I attempted to save but it seems like i keep having to dip into the piggy bank every so often. So much so that now there is nothing but change in that account. It's hard being a grown-up! My job is pushing for people to voluntarily retire or leave with s measly severance package but I am not taking it, I am in high hopes that I will not be one of those who get laid off in the end. As you guys are well aware of, I am the sole provider in my family and even if I don't get much , I am the one who gets the benefits. I can't afford to lose my job. If it were just me, I would suck it up and go work elsewhere but since there are babies involved I am forced to do what needs to be done.

Next fall/winter I should at least have finished my master's degree and at least I can apply for better jobs but who knows in this day in age?? It seems like every time I turn around more jobs are lost and more pay is cut and so on and so on. Do I really have a chance at a new job? Let's just hope I can keep the job I have now but in the meantime I guess looking doesn't hurt...???

OMG How Could I Forget???

I actually got a chance to make some jewelry AND upload them AND list them on Etsy and I never told you guys!! I have been crazy, as you guys are well aware of, but I did it! I also got a chance to upload some of the vintage jewelry on my 80beerz account. Not all of it was listed but a fair amount was. As soon as I put stuff up they were a' sellin'! I am selling it all for a very cheap price. I am not appraising any of it so I am pricing based on my judgement. You may even find a real gem in the bunch!

Go check out my handmade jewelry at http://www.forevercreative.esty.com/ and now my new vintage shop http://www.eightybeerz.esty.com/

Hope to see you guys soon!

Going Vintage

So I have mentioned before that I was turning another Etsy shop vintage. 80beerz will be that site! http://www.eightybeerz.etsy.com/

I have been out and about collecting (and also taking from my own personal collection) random vintage items. Mostly jewelry. I have a few clothing items but not many. I noted on my shop that I am not aware of the value of these items. I am merely pricing them as I see fit. Some may be worth a lot more for what I am selling it for. Who knows?? Granted, if I see an item that I think may be of monetary value I will do some sort of professional appraising. My mother is joining in on all the fun stuff! I will let you know when I update the site. I should be taking some pics over the weekend. and should go from there.

Stay tuned!!!!

PS I always except donations ;-D

Amazing Book Covers!

Many of you know that I am crazy for books! So as I am an avid reader as well as an avid Esty-rian (?) I found these amazing book covers. She sells these covers in a bunch of different sizes, from trade paperback to medium hardback and even mass markets. The bookmarks are attached making it super simple to hold your pages. It is also great for when you don't want anyone to know what you are reading! There are also this little pocket inside which is great for your library card, metrocard, another bookmark, or like me, I keep a small notepad inside for when I want to write down an awesome quote from the book or to simply just have on hand.

Check her out at http://www.bold7seven7.etsy.com/

I contacted the seller and asked if she had any other type of fabric. She immediately sent me a large batch of images of the fabric she had. I picked out the ones I liked and later that night she send me the pictures of the final projects. First I was super shocked that she did it so quickly then when I approved it and sent payment. She sent me an email with the tracking in just minutes. We talked on Thursday, sent payment on Friday, received it on Monday. Talk about AWESOME! When I received it it was 10x's better than I originally thought. I just had to share because this is truly one of the most perfect transactions ever. Just like the other awesome shop! http://www.knitwithues.etsy.com/ She too is simply amazing! This seller may not make book covers but she does have bookmarks and things to keep you nice and toasty for when you are reading!