tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63853360428596528512024-03-13T05:54:19.014-07:00Absewlutely Chrissy CoutureChrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-4081233731499165292015-08-26T06:48:00.001-07:002015-08-26T06:48:55.675-07:00Fiber One CookiesFriends I need to let you in on a little bittersweet secret of mine. <div><br></div><div>Fiber one cookies.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpe4nLxqi-ycomhMucn5VxvQfiXem9zc5WQ32b5ExIfHYHbJZkOWuiJXGcMZUKhdWXhVRn7RnQ0q_3ojQHyLtcCqSl8h7rpkJV4iTgCEzfC2iLU37jIciMN-sh87JFhRfzfgsoyCF1LYa/s640/blogger-image-1917549349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpe4nLxqi-ycomhMucn5VxvQfiXem9zc5WQ32b5ExIfHYHbJZkOWuiJXGcMZUKhdWXhVRn7RnQ0q_3ojQHyLtcCqSl8h7rpkJV4iTgCEzfC2iLU37jIciMN-sh87JFhRfzfgsoyCF1LYa/s640/blogger-image-1917549349.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Only 120 calories per cookie and they are soft, chewy, and delicioso!</div><div><br></div><div>And hey 5 box tops! (Does anyone even save these anymore??)</div><div><br></div><div>Oh and they have fiber, which in important to maintain a healthy belly right? I mean that's what we are told at least. I'm sure there are studies that prove or disprove everything I mention and I'm completely ok with that. </div><div><br></div><div>Problem though. (Cue dramatic music) Only 6 come in a box and I've ate like 2 a day. Which lets be real. I've ONLY at 2 a day. I really should be proud of myself. </div><div><br></div><div>However, needless to say, they are gone and I don't think my belly appreciates all the fiber I've blessed it with the last 3 days. </div><div><br></div><div>Moderation people.</div><div><br></div><div>(Pulls out megaphone)</div><div><br></div><div><b><i>Moderation Chrissy!!! Have I taught you nothing??!?!</i></b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> I should have just bought a package of chewy chips ahoy and been done with it. It certainly would have been cheaper, and I'd still have some left. But I guarantee a package of those is way more than 720 calories. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The good news is if you can control yourself to eat just one a day or when you need a sweet pick me up treat, it's the perfect little bit of amazing to do that.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Maybe it's better they are gone and I have no more temptation. </div><div><br></div><div>Yes. </div><div><br></div><div>That is what I will tell myself at least. </div><div><br></div><div>So don't go buy them if you have little to no self control over chocolate chip cookies. You are thinking you are doing good by buying the "healthier ones" but if you eat them all in one sitting, well you aren't helping the problem. You are just creating a new problem. "Binge fiber cookie eating."</div><div><br></div><div>Good luck my friends. I'm struggling at this too some days! Chocolate chip cookies are my kryptonite. </div><div><br></div><div>Well that and Starbucks Mocha Frappachinos. </div><div><br></div><div>Keep calm.....and you might as well go ahead and finish that box. </div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo</div>Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-55574084685573271602015-08-25T06:32:00.000-07:002015-08-25T06:32:30.715-07:00What is Your Passion?Hi Lovelies! <br />
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I know, I know. Where have I been? All over the place it seems. Between being a wife, mom, full time employee, student, night time dance party host (in our living room), oh what else.....
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I know it would be pointless to go through the ridiculous amount of excuses as to where I have been, but that is just what they would be. Excuses. And Frankly, as Sweet Brown would say "Ain't nobody got time for that!". <br />
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So why now? What is going on with me that I suddenly want to blog again? Life. Life Happens. Life happens when you are busy planning the future, when you are busy trying to figure it out even. It goes on with or without you. I recently made some decisions in my life regarding my school and career that were pretty big decisions. Sometimes you have to really go after what you want. Even if its hard, even if its scary, risky, or you are unsure how to do it. I am beginning to think regret is worse than not trying!<br />
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This is my new favorite Quote/Picture. It completely makes me smile, makes my heart beat race, is so encouraging to me! I read it every day. EVERY DAY.<br />
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So, that's why this blog is back up. I have a passion to write, and instead of worry about what people think of what I say or don't say, I am going to write. I spoke to a writer recently that said if I wanted to write, then I would do it. That there is a difference between people who "wish they could" and "people who do". I hated how right they were. It made me mad actually and I was instantly like "psssh, you don't know me and my schedule and everything I have going on." Then after I came down off my emotional vacation, I realized they were right. If I want to write, I need to write. If no one reads it, I still get to write. I get to put "pen to the paper" or tickle the keyboard squares to construct thoughts into sentences and hopefully make something of it. I would love nothing more than to eventually write for a magazine, newspaper, write a novel, or even just blog and help people. None of those things can happen if I sit back and just "hope" they happen. It is going to take work, dedication, and drive. <br />
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So what will you see in this revamped little project of mine? <br />
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Basically its going to be like a stuffed crust pizza with all the toppings. Supreme! You will just have to pick off what you don't like and enjoy the rest. (And I don't even like supreme pizza, so I understand this will be a struggle for some, even myself!). I am going to approach topics and areas that I have opinions about that may push against yours. That's OK! One great thing about all of us, is we are different. We have different ideas, theories, thoughts, plans, etc. It's what makes us who we are!<br />
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Writing is a passion of mine. Reaching people. Connecting. Feeling like I am helping someone. I just didn't realize it until now that instead of "wishing I could", I just need to "just do it". (Nike would be so proud).<br />
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I am not committing to writing daily, but I would like to. Weekly at least. Sometimes it will be really great, and sometimes it will be ridiculous, and sometimes it will be very short and boring. The point though is I am writing. Now I know there are friends who will read this and go "Really? I thought she wanted to a news anchor, or host her own talk show, or be on camera being the goofball that she is." The answer to that is still yes. Would I love a job in broadcasting, or media, or where I can interact with people? Absolutely! We all have to start somewhere. If Oprah or Kelly Ripa calls, I will be sure to let you all know.<br />
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So what is YOUR passion? Do you love working with people, but you are stuck behind a desk? Do you love to draw or paint, but feel like you are inadequate because you didn't get proper "training"?. Do you love animals but don't know where to begin with volunteering your time? You have to start somewhere. Recognize what you love and GO AFTER IT!<br />
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I want to beg you to stick around, be patient with me, share the post, help me speak to the masses, BUT, for now. I am just glad you are here. Sharing a few minutes of your day with me. Buckle up sunshine, for who knows where this journey will take us.<br />
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XoxOChrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-60646103148383757152015-01-02T09:01:00.000-08:002015-01-02T09:09:09.149-08:00Giving The New Year a Break 5.....4.....3....2....1.....<br />
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />
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Now choruses of Old Lang Synge can begin, everyone can name off their new resolutions for the year and begin loading up on all the new goals they are setting.<br />
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I usually take part in the fun of making a resolution. I, of course like most people, end up never changing the habit, lifestyle, or task that I find myself so concerned about on Jan 1. It's fun to see people with the spunk to see change though. Whether its in their own lives (usually health) or whether it is spiritual, financial, spend more time with family, or spend more time unplugged from the constant "tap tap/scroll scroll" motion we all know too well on these smart phones. Its energizing to see someone so motivated.<br />
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Can you imagine if we took the same energy as "I'm going to the gym everyday in the new year" to "I am going to tell at least one person about Jesus everyday in the new year". Ouch. That one was even hard for me - But I digress as this specific post isn't about whether or not you plan to make spiritual changes in your life. (but you totally should think about it, because I know I am)<br />
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I decided for once I was giving New Years the day off. Yep, that's right. No resolution, no promises that I make just to 'have one', no swearing off chocolate or soda for the rest of my days. No pressure and let me tell you.......It was the "BEST (new years) DAY EVER" - (and if you read that as Rapunzel you get a cookie)<br />
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You see, the new year came in for me a little different. I woke up with some physical ailments including a sinus cold, some aches and very little sleep from the night before. I decided that it was ok for me to eat a half a container of French onion dip, stay in my pj's all day, NOT go workout or go to the gym (GASP), drink a diet coke or 5, snuggle with my children, sit with my family while laughing and crying in the same movie, have a bowl of ice cream at bedtime....I could go on and on. See for me, this year, I decided to not put the pressure on New Years Day anymore. I have never had a more relaxed, carefree and happy new years day. Are there things about myself or my marriage, family, finances etc that I would like to change? <br />
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Since I started to lose weight a year or so ago, I learned that you make the changes you want and you learn to live with the ones you don't. The "day" you make them is not as important as setting a goal and sticking to it. My type of change this year isn't going to be to achieve something renowned. Maybe I am just ready to re-prioritize a bit.<br />
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So while I gave N.Y. Day a break this year, there are great things to come for this year that I look forward to. Instead of planning my life around what I want to be able to fit into by summer, or the perfect family vacation I want to plan and enjoy once we meticulously save up enough money each paycheck, I am looking forward to the excitement from my children yelling "Mommy's home" as I get in from work or the "mommy can we snuggle" question that I get asked most nights, or the "can you watch me do this/that" that normally pull at this mom of 3 that barely has time for herself, let alone snuggle and play with children when ..........<br />
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laundry is overflowing, seriously kids...you can wear that shirt more than once.....<br />
dishes need washed, Why didn't we buy more paper plates?<br />
I think the fridge has something growing in it that you know can't be good, <br />
I think I forgot to empty the trash from the kids' bathrooms and isn't it trash pick up day?; Fabulous.<br />
Oh now no toilet paper in there either? How they remember to wipe but forget to flush amazes me.<br />
And what about diaper rash cream? Do we have any left for the baby? She can't be without it.<br />
And speaking of the baby, I need to sweep the floor AGAIN where she has learned the new game of "lets drop food so Mom will pick it up game".....and....<br />
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STOP Mom Brain! <br />
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This is how my mind runs most of the time and its very rare it isn't plaguing me to get up and do something else other than enjoy simply what I have and who I have to spend my time with.<br />
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So enjoy your break new years day.....and maybe everyday after that. Who knows, I might just give "the pressures of life" a mini-vacation for a while.<br />
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I'm ready to make changes. Are you? <br />
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Just kidding, I am going to eat some cookies.<br />
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Keep Calm......And Enjoy the little things along the way.<br />
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I just want one central location where I can just be <b><u>Chrissy Couture</u></b>. All that she is and will be.<br />
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I have missed posting tutorials and <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/11/easy-peasy-cheesy-chicken-and-noodle.html">recipes</a>, health <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/11/manic-monday-lower-calorie-way-to-enjoy.html">tips</a>, goofy pictures of myself <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/06/hair-plopping.html">hair plopping</a>.<br />
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More and more sewing. I thought it was pretty cheap therapy until I started to have a new found hobby called fabric hoarding! haha.</div>
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Keep Calm - and Stick around- the Fun is just getting started.<br />
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XOChrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-88575375966898042682014-05-22T05:50:00.001-07:002014-05-22T05:50:07.240-07:00Update and Reviving Blog?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, Its true that I haven't blogged in a LONG time. Blogger and I may have to break up over this and it saddens me because I loved how easy it was to use. Then it decided to make me us HTML, which I am told isn't too difficult once you learn it, however, I really am not sure I have the desire or energy at this point to fight and learn it. <br />
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Little Emmie is 10 months going strong and I have been a picture taking, pretend hairbow making, dress sewing fool. I love having a creative outlet to just create something from nothing. Life just gets so busy to do everything I want to though! <br />
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I have seriously considered reviving this blog. <br />
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I have seriously thought about starting a completely new one - more along the lines of Motherhood and less centered JUST around creating.<br />
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These thoughts go up there in this little section of my brain bucket list. It includes other things like "make a stunning gown and win grand chamption at the county/state fair" or "write a novel". Things that I say every week I want to do, but I just don't. So if reviving this blog gets put in that bucket, we will see if it actually happens. <br />
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I got a new position at work which I just started almost 2 weeks ago. So far so good. I do know I have to make my own dreams come true....and not wait on someone else, but at what cost? Deep I know. lol<br />
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Keep Calm......and Dream On. Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-8800790141759559692013-11-27T08:23:00.003-08:002013-11-27T08:23:54.765-08:00Be BlessedJust stopping in. Blogger and I for some reason are having a difficult relationship, since I do not speak HTML at all. This makes blogging a little more difficult. I wonder if its just me, or if everyone is having the issue. Oh well. Life is going crazy my way, as usual. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving! Enjoy good food, family and football (if thats your thing!:) XOXO Keep Calm....and be Blessed. Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-156180814428456402013-10-25T10:10:00.000-07:002013-10-25T10:10:59.265-07:00Just a little of whats been kickin...So I had some free time (really means on break at work), and so I thought I would do a little blogging. I do love it, I just don't have the time to really do with it what I would like to. Here is a look at the last few weeks in Chrissy Couture land. <br />
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Also Blogger and I have been having a few differences and he/she is making posting more difficult. <br />
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Completed a Pocket dress for Livy and of course a little one for Emmie (which was WAY too small, but I did manage to squeeze her in it once. (sorry no pics of that). Made Miss Livy a candy corn dress AND a matching headband. It was way too adorable. Little Mr Noah turned 6 with is awesome Mustang cake. Life just continues on as it always has. It was this time last year I was just finding out we would unexpectedly be having another baby. What a difference a year makes. I am thankful for my little blessings and wouldn't give them up for anything. On the agenda for the coming weeks? Knit ruffle pants and scarves. I have a lot of extra fabric that I tried making things with that was an epic fail, so I plan to re purpose that to make some cute scarves. And it has went from Summer to Winter overnight with some actual snow yesterday! Brrr. Just puts everything into holiday mode WAY too quick. <br />
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Keep Calm....and if you want to KEEP UP with CC, you can subscribe at the side. ;) Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-59426007794351021282013-10-10T08:11:00.004-07:002013-10-10T08:11:58.319-07:00From my Transparent Heart...So since the new baby Emmie has been born, lets just say my life hasn’t slowed down any. Not that I figured it would, but at 12 weeks old, I am still trying to get this family of 5 on a schedule that works. It seems that the nights I plan to go home and sew, or craft, it just doesn’t end up happening. I get discouraged seeing laundry in baskets and dishes in the sink and I think well I will get these done and then I will feel better knowing its not plaguing me, but you know what happens. By the time I get it all done or as much as I can, homework done, getting clothes out for the next day, then bed times start rolling in, and once the babies are all in bed, this momma is ready herself.
What does this mean for Chrissy Couture? Not sure. I did find time last week to make a cute dress, but I’ve not had a chance to photo it cutely and get it up on the blog. Also made myself some hair pretties, but yet again, I can barely find the time to actually do the fun creative things I enjoy, let alone blog all about it. I started this blog as an creative outlet when I was so depressed after my little Miss O was born. What I went through physically after she was born just made the emotional part of me fall apart. Getting into this creative area and learning to sew on my own has been so much fun. I am no way near signing up for project runway, or even trying too many adult clothes, but I enjoy dreaming one day I might be good enough to do something with this fun little “talent”. (Can I call it a talent? I am not really that great at any of it).
Originally I thought I was just doing this for myself, but now that I have moved past those issues and feel better physically and emotionally, I just don’t know if its “necessary” in my life like I thought it was at one time. Sometimes I would like to just blog about life issues, being a working mom, trying to be supermom when I fail miserably….things we all can relate to, but that isn’t how I started this blog and not sure anyone would really be interested in those things. I just want to feel like I am inspiring someone. Whether it be from words, or you seeing that I can do something and you can too. Maybe its just more of my desire to work in the ministry but not seeing how that will happen.
Anyway, I guess I said all of that to say blogging may be on hold for a while till I really figure out the direction I want to go. I don’t want to give it up entirely, because I have had a few people tell me how much they enjoy my blog (Which makes my day), but hearing it from 100 people would be nice…(or hey even 10) haha. Sometimes I just have to realize I can’t do everything and that is a hard concept for me to realize.
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Keep Calm….It will all work out how its supposed to. Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-59055068125744563912013-09-19T16:23:00.000-07:002013-09-19T16:26:26.484-07:00Florals and Polka Dot Mix Dress<br />
So as I am sitting here waiting on my fancy IPhone 4, (yeah you heard that right) update to the new IOS 7, I thought I would blog about the dress I made for Miss O before I had the baby this summer. <br />
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It was a take on another dress I used as inspiration. I love this SweetHoney brand, but I can't afford the price tag. <br />
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So I ventured out, bought some fabric and without a pattern, just kind of "winged" it. <br />
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First I started with a bodice. I knew I didn't want it to have to zip or button, but I wanted it to be fitted. I used a tank that Miss O currently owned and fit into nicely and keeping seem allowances in mind, I traced around it and cut the bodice. <br />
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Then I attached 4 strips of panels together to make a tube and attached it to the bodice. Then I added some lace and a belt. <br />
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The finished product was not as exciting as I thought because I couldn't stop staring at the awful hem!<br />
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So as I contemplated picking it all out and resewing it, I decided to just cut straight across the bottom and add a ruffle instead. I really love the way it turned out and I think she did too. <br />
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What do you think? Not too bad of a knock off! <br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">She was born in mid July from an awful c-section. My biggest baby so far. 9lbs 15oz. I never had so much pain in my other c-sections than with this one. I don’t know what happened, but I just wasn’t numb like I should have been. It was awful and I whined about it for days (and still apparently) but I did get a wonderful, healthy, sweet smiley doll out of it, so it was totally worth it.</span></div>
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Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-35870495688429449832013-06-07T06:21:00.001-07:002013-06-07T06:21:40.724-07:00Americana Ruffle Skirts + Giveaway :)So we are on the 5 week count down on "mirena" baby. I hope in the next 5 weeks it finally hits me that we are going to be parents again. You would think these 8 months would have prepared me better, but even with just a few weeks to go, I am still in shock that we are embarking on a 3rd baby! Also, we still don't have a name.... She may end up being called Mirena in the end! (calm down, just kidding)<br />
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My pinterest boards are getting a little out of hand. I do try and mark everything I make under my <a href="http://pinterest.com/jonesie2010/chrissy-couture/">Chrissy Couture board,</a> but I still have a ton on the "want to do" list. A few weeks (month,...months?) ago, I saw this pin on pinterest.<br />
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It is the most adorable ruffle skirt. I knew immediately it would probably be too difficult but I clicked on into it and read the <a href="http://mama-says-sew.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-ruffle-skirt.html">Mama Says Sew</a> blog. She gives a full tutorial on how to make them. I don't know if it is really just super easy, or she did a great job explaining it, but I after I read it I thought, "hey, I can make these!" I knew I had some sort of patriotic scraps of material from a Goodwill outlet trip that I could use so I embarked on trying it out. (and really any 2-3 cohesive fabrics would be awesome, but who doesn't love a little red, white and blue?)<br />
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My first one here, turned out beautifully. I altered what she did slightly as I didn't have the same fabric she had.<br />
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Unfortunately, I still make things a little small. It was supposed to be roughly a size 2, based on a skirt Miss O already owns, but I guess one day I will learn how to correctly measure based on seam allowance. I love the colors and how it turned out. Problem is, it is a 18-24 month comfortably, so it doesn't even fit my little one. <br />
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I tried a second one here, (not even using her instructions this time, because let me tell ya, its pretty easy!) and it fits her perfect! Its about a size 2t-3t given the elastic stretch. Its hard to see in the picture but the side ruffles cascade so pretty. Probably because it is cream colored and hard to see. <br />
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I also noticed that the first one is more straight and longer and the second is more flared and round. It all really depends on how you cut your fabric strips to begin with. The only thing I found was I originally made my ruffles for my first skirt kind of small and then I was thinking..."I will never finish this skirt with all these tiny ruffles" so I doubled them and it was the perfect size. Then, it didn't take nearly as long. <br />
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Where are the pictures of my little one in these adorable skirts? <br />
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Well...... See the first one doesn't fit her (which is my favorite of the 2) and to be honest, I am really not a skirt lover on little little girls because then I have to match a top. Dresses are easier. haha. Less thinking, less time....its much easier for this momma. So since she really didn't have anything to match up the 2nd skirt to, and I had no scrap left to try and make something that matched, all you have is the finished product pictures. <br />
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Would you like one? <br />
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Comment below telling me which one you like and you could win it! Giveaway starts today June 7th and a winner will be chosen on June 12th.<br />
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Keep Calm and Ruffle up a skirt.......Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-2075638305660696262013-05-24T05:42:00.001-07:002013-05-24T05:42:27.295-07:00Fat Quarter Floral Ruffle Peasant DressSomewhere between Mothers Day and last week I realized I didn't post the cute dress I made for Livy. I had made it the week before Mother's Day and thought that I would put her in it for my little brother's college graduation party. I opted to put her in it for Mothers Day instead and I am so glad because the weather at his "open house" was crazy cold a week or two back. <br />
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The Floral Ruffle Peasant Dress<br />
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And what is a new dress without a new label. Remember when I made these for $6 <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/04/40-custom-clothing-labels-for-6.html">here</a>?<br />
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I don't even use a "pattern" for this dress anymore, now that I have made half a dozen or so. I just used 4 fat quarters. 2 Fat Quarters are about the perfect size already for a 3T dress (because I like my dresses a little longer). I love that it saves me a step of cutting and they are only $1 each. This dress cost $4 total, and I still have some fabric left.<br />
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I used 2 fat quarters for the main part of the dress, folding them in half together and cutting crescent moon like shape for the arm holes. Then I took those same half circle pieces as a template and cut the sleeves out with the pink polka dot print. Once I sewed the sleeves in, and before I put a casing in the neck for elastic, I ran 3 gathering stitches down the floral piece and gathered it to ruffle and attached it to the dress. Then I added the elastic at the neckline and hemmed and it was done. <br />
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I love the 3 patterns mixed together. They aren't everyone's cup of tea, but thankfully this isn't for everyone. Livy loved modeling in her little dress too. <br />
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Noah wanted in on the fun. It seems we can't take a picture of one without the other these days....I also made the little flower bow from the leftovers, but you can't really appreciate or see it. <br />
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This other picture turned out cute other than his new found "wanting to give everyone bunny ears". <br />
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I think it turned out super summer cute! The weather is finally warming up in these parts. What about where you are? <br />
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Keep Calm and Fat Quarter it out....<br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-small;">P.S. Enjoy reading Chrissy Couture? I would love for you to follow along by subscribing. We also love comments too. Have a happy Friday! </span>Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-14208874708835856662013-05-17T07:35:00.001-07:002013-05-17T07:35:53.163-07:00The Mini Infinity Dress<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am not a green fan whatsoever, but I have to admit I love the minty color. The versatility of this dress is amazing. I am pretty modest and even with a strapless dress, or tank dress wear something over or under it. That’s why I loved this dress. It can be made to cover more or less, which in my case the more is a benefit! She gives you a <a href="http://diaryofamadcrafter.wordpress.com/2013/02/16/diy-floor-length-infinity-dress/">quickie tutorial</a> (diaryofamadcrafter) and links <a href="http://sewlikemymom.com/little-red-infinity-dress-tutorial/">here</a> (Sewlikemymom), which is a full tutorial. I have had a few requests of this dress since I saw it, (even want one myself) but before I dove directly into the deep, I thought I would give Livy one and see what I was getting into. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So here is her completed dress. I just posed her 4 different ways. </span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The material I used was a vintage stretch polyester. It had some give, but it was very thin too. Stella(my machine) and I kept having some issues sewing it though. I tried using a zig zag stitch since I read somewhere that its better to use that on stretchy fabrics, but the thread kept breaking. I don’t know if my tension is to high or or not high enough, but when it would sew fairly decent it kept bunching the fabric. I am not usually a violent person but about the 8<sup>th</sup> time my thread broke I smacked her and told her to stop it. She straighted up a little, but I still had to deal with the bunching fabric. <br /><br />Since Livy doesn’t really have a “waist” I made hers a little different. I made hers more of a tube dress first before adding the straps. It is a little more snug than I had planned so I don't know if I underestimated the level of stretch or if I measured incorrectly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love how it was supposed to be a maxi dress for her….anyone notice its length? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also since I was having so much trouble with bunching of the fabric, I tried to do shorter straps then what it suggests. It turned out fine, but next time, I will see why I need longer ones. I didn't get much of the "wrapped" effect because there wasn't much left to wrap.<br /><br />What do you think? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think making a mini is the way to go! Now I have a little practice under my belt for a real deal adult dress. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I don’t know what I love more, the dress or her cheesy expressions. OK, its her cheesy expressions. <br /><br />Until Next time….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keep Calm…..and Mini Infinity it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Can you believe it has been a year to date that I started this little blog? I remember my very <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/05/arriving-right-on-time.html">first post</a>. It was short and sweet and didn't really say much. I have always been more likely to lean towards the creative nature of things than engineer, so when I took the leap, I have never looked back. Some posts have been more personal, others have just been the hilarious mis-hap that happened, or the finished product of some door wreaths or little clothes. Was it necessary? Well, probably not. Do I enjoy it though? Absewlutely! I know I have many friends that read my blog, but it thrills me when I see that 27 people in Spain viewed my blog on a certain day or week. Or 87 people from a combination of countries have visited my page in a week. It just makes my heart smile. You, reading this now, if it wasn't for you, I would probably not be motivated to try and get a post in at least once a week. (I know some weeks this is difficult for me!)<br />
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When I was posting last weeks post about the <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/05/vintage-and-lace-ruffle-set.html">Vintage and Lace Ruffle Set</a>, I saw a progression of where my sewing began to where it is now. It isn't a big secret that after my daughter was born, I severely went through post partum depression. I felt as though my life was just passing by and I had no creative outlet to express myself. My love and passion of photography was always put on hold from fear of not being good enough, or "doing what everyone else seems to be doing". I also wanted to learn how to sew. I took a class in high school years ago, and was horrible at it, but I wanted to try again. My mother brought me her sewing machine that she used for many years for me to just play with and see if I would really enjoy it. Firstly, it sat for almost a year before I even touched it. I was too afraid I wouldn't know what I was doing or that if I did figure it out, I wouldn't really be able to make anything cute. One night after I got home from work I was determined. I don't know what had changed in my head but I went home, put it on the kitchen table and decided I was going to start sewing. After 2 hours of trying to figure out how to thread the silly thing, numerous YouTube videos and a couple of calls to momma, I finally got it threaded. I think that night I sewed a few straight lines on some scrap material and then went to bed. The rest is history. My sweet husband went within the next week or so and got me a "sewing table" and set it all up while I was at work. I got a sweet text from him saying he believed and supported me. I never knew something so simple could mean so much to me. Even now when the kids are running wild and I am at my machine trying to punch out another beautiful creation, he will wrangle the children so I can have a little sewing therapy. <br />
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So through all of this rambling, I want you to know that I am glad you have followed along. If you are stumbling across this post for the first time, I hope you stick around. Things can and will only continue to get better from here. Here is a look at the last year very quickly. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lets not forget our first attempt at sewing a dress..oh my how ill fitting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes even the model was not a happy camper, and I do not blame her!</td></tr>
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<a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/06/15-minute-super-cute-cardi.html">Chrissy Couture Cardigan</a> - Featured on <a href="http://sugarbeecrafts.com/">Sugar Bee Crafts</a>! Now that was an exciting day!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/06/hair-plopping.html">Hair Plopping</a>. Still the most viewed post on my blog. Has had more hits that the Beatles....ok, not really but you get the point. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/08/supermani-mean-spiderman-cape.html">SpiderMan Cape</a>. (even though he doesn't really wear one)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/07/no-sewing-easy-harvest-wreath.html">No Sew Wreath and Paper Flowers</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/07/vw-van-maxi-dress-and-camera.html">Still Life Photography</a> for the fair. Swooon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/09/first-attempt-at-sleeves-and-little.html">First Attempt at sleeves</a> and following a pattern. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Same pattern as above with some <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/09/jelly-rolls-and-not-ones-you-eat.html">pattern mixing and belt</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/09/getting-hang-of-these-sleeves-and.html">Pattern mixing with a big BOW</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super fun <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/09/beautiful-day-beautiful-momma-to-be.html">Maternity Shoot</a> with a gorgeous Momma.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/10/monkey-see-monkey-do.html">Sock Monkey Tag Blanket</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/11/ruffle-shirt-to-dress-refashion.html">Ruffle Dress</a> from a Woman's Shirt.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/11/not-your-average-scarfcouture-bow-scarf.html">Bow Scarf</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/12/sweet-sweet-vintage-pinafore.html">Vintage Pinafore Pattern</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/02/keeping-it-realplus-gender-reveal.html">Un-Expecting</a> another blessing....a Girl due in just 60 days!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/02/super-easy-spikey-bow-tutorial.html">Spikey Bows</a></td></tr>
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What a Journey! And I left out quite a few posts still! I just love looking back and loving each new thing I sew more and more. Every new dress for Livy, or Every new little shirt or toy for Noah just makes me happy I can make it for them. Just last night Noah needed a "Ninja Belt" for his sword. With a strip of felt, elastic and a few zips down the machine and he was elated to have a new "ninja belt" that would hold his sword. <br /><br />I hope you have enjoyed this journey and will stick around. I always LOVE hearing from you. Your thoughts, ideas, suggestions. <br /><br />Until next time....</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A while back, (especially when we returned from our second <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/03/mickey-minnie-princesses-oh-my.html">Disney trip</a> in a year), multiple friends began asking my opinion on what we did, how we planned, what was easy, what was difficult and so on. I decided it would be a great blog post.</span><br />
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<em><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For the record, these opinions are my own and are not being sponsored by Disney, HOWEVER if they find this series post and choose to reimburse me with a free vacation back there, I would gladly accept. </span></u></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>Be reasonable with your time and decide what you want your trip to be. If you want the “Disney Experience”, stay on Disney. I could go on and on about this. Everyone thinks its so much cheaper to say off of Disney and I don’t agree. Its actually very close in price unless you are staying at a 1-2 star inn that may or may not have contracted bed bugs. Just saying, you do get what you pay for now a days. This doesn’t mean you can’t find a great deal, but if you consider all the extra gas you will use (if driving) and the extra time it takes to get from the parking lots to the actual park, (not to mention the headache) it adds up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can still drive your own car, but part of the convenience is Disney will take you everywhere you want to go, (within Disney property of course!) We just park our car and it doesn't move the rest of the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We have stayed at both the Value and Moderate Resorts. We stayed at the Moderate Resorts before we had children and have stayed in the Value resorts since. There isn’t much of a difference at all other than price in my opinion. The Value resorts rooms are just as clean, and “spacious” as the Moderate resorts. It’s all a matter of what type of vacation you are planning. We love the Port Orleans Moderate Resort. It is just beautiful, but we had no kids at the time and it wasn’t loaded down with children. The Value Resorts on the other hand I think appear to be geared towards families. I mean we stayed in the “TOY STORY” section at All Stars Movie Resort. We were practically the size of a toy in Andy’s room. The kids loved it, and well we loved that they loved it. Also, Disney Transportation is SO much better than driving to a park, walking or riding a tram to the monorail, riding the monorail to the park…etc. And if you have strollers you have to fold up <u><em>every time</em></u>, it’s just difficult. Disney Transportation drops you off right near the entrance, so for our family it was a win-win!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I will say that if you are planning not a whole Disney vacation, but that you want to add a one day of Disney in, then yes it would be logical and probably cost effective to stay off of Disney. I think that if we were only going to do Disney for a day and then hit Universal, and Sea World and Holy Land Experience and….(you name it) then we would probably stay off of Disney property in a center location around these attractions. I don’t think you can really do “Disney” in one day, so we don’t usually attempt any other parks while we are there. We go for the “GOLD” and do it Disney all the way. Its just a choice you have to make. Also, with the ages of our children, Universal was out. We did go off Disney for the Holy Land Experience and the Beach in the past. Its not difficult to get out of Disney, but they do make it to where you really have no need to leave at all. Good work on their part. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span>Order a <a href="https://www.disneyvacations.com/dv/en_US/VacationPlanningDVD/index">Free Disney Travel Planning DVD</a>. I mean it is completely free. It will give you a ton more information that I am giving you and it’s a little movie. Who doesn’t love that. It gives a brief explanation of the parks, resorts, cruise line, etc. And again, its free! Just sign up and it will arrive in a few weeks. (we still get one every time! Hey you don’t know if they have changed something in the last year…lol)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. Visit <a href="http://disneyworldforum.disney.go.com/">Disney Moms Panel</a>. It has 100s of different questions that are answered by the "official Disney moms" that have answered many of my own questions in the past. You can even ask a question as well. Again, totally free. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. You can use a travel agent or book directly through Disney. It should NOT cost more to book through an agent though. They are getting a kickback from Disney to book it, and you should not have to pay them at all. We just book it ourselves. I like that Disney's Vacation planner is user friendly and easy to use. You can save up to 3 different vacations so you can compare prices. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. Consider the dining plan. I mean <strong><u><em>really consider</em></u></strong> the dining plan. If you are going full force and staying on Disney, I feel like it is the ONLY way to go. Especially if you are wanting to do character meals. (More on this in part 2) There are a few choices of dining plans. We generally choose the middle plan which is reasonably priced and gives you one snack, one quick service meal, and one sit down meal per day. The next up package was alot more than what we needed and the lower package just didn't seem like it was enough. We were on a budget so it helped to add our food into our "total". Then when we got ready for our trip, all we needed was the "extra" spending money for souvenirs or just extra money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. Tickets, tickets, tickets. Park tickets aren't cheap. They will cost you roughly 100$ a person, per day. You can include these in your "package" and I don't think you get much if any of a price break. You have 2 options. Park Hopper tickets, - that let you hop from park to park with ease and no trouble, or you have single day tickets, which are cheaper that allow you into one park only. My suggestion is think about who you are traveling with. If its young kids and you have strollers, opt out of the park hopper tickets. You will save some money. I know especially in our case, it takes so much time and energy toting kids to one park, I can't imagine trying to "hop parks" the middle of the day. If you have older kids, then keep the park hopper and make it worth every penny. For us, we knew that saving the money and visiting one park each day was PLENTY. You definitely will not get board and most of the time, you will find that one day is hardly enough. We usually figure out how many days we are going to be at Disney and then purchase or add to our package that amount of tickets. You can still choose which parks you want to go to on which day, but once you use a ticket for Magic Kingdom, its only good at MK that day. Do you save hundreds on not getting the park hopper? no. But is it enough that if you know you aren't going to want to hop around to just do without it? yes. </span><br />
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Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-17918658751748575402013-05-03T07:26:00.000-07:002013-05-03T07:26:20.877-07:00Vintage and Lace Ruffle Set I purchased some burnt like orange vintage fabric months ago. Actually close to a year ago. It was right after I began to sew. I had no idea at the time about textiles and different fabrics, I just knew it screamed vintage and I loved it. Since I have been having the best luck with quiting cottons, it just kind of sat, unloved, unappreciated. <br />
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As I have grown a little more confident in my sewing skills, (although ways to go still) I pulled it out with a plan. I could add some ruffles of lace that I picked up months ago as well and do a cute spring ruffle set. Remember when I did my first set of ruffle pants <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/04/boutique-outfit-with-ruffle-pants.html">here</a>?</div>
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The print is gorgeous and the textile has some stretch to it. Some sort of polyester I am sure. I made the pants first and then I was planning on a 3/4 sleeve top. Well the sleeves ended up being long which still worked, (since the weather here STILL hasn't decided if it wants to be warm or cold) but that's also what happens when you guess at measurements and don't really use a pattern. I still <strong><u><em>absewlutely</em></u></strong> love the way it turned out. My proudest piece so far. And if you have been around for any amount of time, you have seen some of my first sewing projects.....and can really appreciate this one. <br />
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Like here, first dress ever constructed using an old skirt of mine and guessing at a shape. It may not look horrible in the picture, but trust me it was the most ill fitting garment! I barely got it over her head let alone her little chubby rolls! (SQUEEZE) First lesson in seam allowances......<br />
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Or here, Even Livy was like...MOM I HATE IT, (well she had allergies bad)! This is supposed to be <a href="http://prudentbaby.com/2010/05/baby-kid/snappy-toddler-top-free-downloadable-pattern-2/">Prudent Baby's Snappy Toddler top.</a> They would probably cringe if they saw it. It was my second attempt ever to make Miss O something. Second Lesson at seam allowances. I do plan on making another one this summer so you will probably see this image again compared to hopefully something fabulous! </div>
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<br />As I pulled these pics out, I saw a whole progression of how my sewing has evolved in the last year. May marks 1 year of blogging and sewing so I will probably do something fun for making it this far!<br />
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Back to the reason why I posted all of that, so you could appreciate this below~<br />
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Adding lace as ruffles might be my new favorite, so be on the lookout. Firstly, no hemming! Hallelujah! Second, it ruffles so easy and nicely!<br />
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I added the detail to the top after I showed a few friends and family. Momma said it needed something at the neckline. Who am I to argue with momma #1, and #2 I am all about adding more lace! So it is just a removable pin that can be added to a headband next time or whatever I choose. <br />
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I <strong>will</strong> be the designer on project runway that Tim will say, Now Chrissy, you need to step back and really take an editing eye to this, don't over design! (and I seriously hear Tim Gunn's voice when I read that sentence)<br />
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So what do you think? Do you love it as much a me? <br />
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I really hope you enjoy following along, I get really excited about comments too! <br /><br />Until next time....<br />
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Kate gives you a full tutorial, so I won't try and duplicate her effort in details like she did. Check it out if you want the ins and outs. All you do is repeat your image on the fabric and wa-lah. You can order a fabric swatch, which mine was $6 shipped and I ended up with 40 Chrissy Couture labels. My only suggestion is to make sure you account for spacing. I have an oval around my "logo" but when I fold the fabric into my labels, I will probably lose part of the oval from folding. Just make sure you take that "space" into account when ordering. (or just dont put a border on it and you will be fine!)<br />
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<br /><br />So what do you think? I never knew a $5 fabric swatch could make a girl so giddy. I just began this blog and this sewing adventure a year ago after really struggling with post-partum depression. It has been such a great "therapy" to me to sew something and be proud of it and hope others love it as much as I do. I am still learning as I go, but its the little things like this that just make me smile. <br />
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Now I can add some cute labels so that when millions flock to me wanting my garments (dreaming a little), they can have a proper label! ha.:)<br />
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Until next time....<br /><br />Keep calm.....and Make some textiles or labels! xoxoChrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-28102468722296937282013-04-25T05:58:00.000-07:002013-04-25T05:58:26.341-07:00Spiderman Muscle Tee<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have been busy enjoying the random days of spring weather with the kids, trying to get things organized around the house and have done a few little sewing projects that I am super excited about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For months, and I mean months when I would start sewing a little dress or outfit for Miss O, Noah would ask, “Are you going to make me a Spiderman shirt?”. To which I would respond with, “yes sweetie, I just need to figure out how to do that”. I bought some Spiderman fabric that was a remnant from Hobby Lobby months ago and even used a little bit of it<a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/10/spiderman-trick-or-treat-bucket.html"> here</a> when I made him his <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2012/10/spiderman-trick-or-treat-bucket.html">Spiderman Halloween bucket</a>. I was feeling brave and thought “what’s the worst thing that could happen? “ and pulled it out to make Noah a shirt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I don’t have a full tutorial because I was just trying to figure it out as I went, BUT It was really easy though. Let me try and explain. <br /><br />All I did was fold a pajama shirt in half long ways on the fold of fabric. Then trying to allow for some seam allowance, I cut 2 pieces. The front and back. Then I just kind of eyeballed a neck line and cut both the front and back together. The shoulders were long enough that it made it like a muscle shirt. I really had no intentions of him wearing it out of the house when I made it, so I was ok with the no sleeves. I figured it would be a pajama shirt or play shirt outside. Little did I know he begged to wear it to his gymnastics class. Then once I sewed the seams and hemmed the bottom, neckline and sleeve area it was done. Oh I had to add a few inch panels to each side. When I held it up before I sewed it I did a quick hold up fitting and was worried it would be too small. I am so glad I went ahead and added those panels. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />I had some time after finishing some cutesie bibs for my friend's baby to tackle the coveted "boutique outfit with ruffle pants". I have wanted to make this since I first began sewing. Little did I know at the time it would take ME a year to learn the basics, and get up the courage to just do it. Girls let me tell you, it is not hard at all! My fear of it was worse than the actual project. <br />
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I bought the fabric for this outfit almost a year ago. It was one of my first fabric purchases. I bought 2 yards. It was on sale and I had no clue how much fabric 2 yards was at the time, (when I had a 1 year old) but I am glad I had held on to it, because I had plenty to do this project with. <br />
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The pants. The coveted wonderful ruffle pants. There are many tutorials out there, with different ways to do them. I watched a few you tube videos and read about 10 tutorials. This one <a href="http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2012/10/ruffle-bloomer-pants-pattern-and.html"><strong>here</strong></a> is the way I did mine. I didn't use the pattern she attached however, I just used a pair of pants that Olivia could already wear that were a little loose. I tried using a pair that fit her good only to find they ended up being too small. I figured if I cut them a little big I could always adjust the waist with elastic.<br />
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I knew I could make a top/dress/tunic at this point without a pattern if I stuck to the "peasant" type elastic top. These are so easy to make and you don't have to mess with buttons/zippers or anything. You just slide over the head and voila! <br />
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I was so excited it turned out! <br />
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One day when I have more time (haha) I will have better more "professional" pictures of the things I make. For now, heading to the car on the way to church is just what we have. <br />
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<br />Keep Calm and Get your Boutique look on....Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-32841000767664080092013-03-28T08:54:00.002-07:002013-03-28T08:54:52.706-07:00Walt Disney World Vacation Series<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So I am not an "official" expert on the subject, but I have been a good amount of times to Disney World, Orlando FL to where I have learned a few things that might be helpful to others. Since our recent Disney trip a few months back I have been asked numerous times from friends on help or tips for their upcoming family trip. I thought I would write a quick blog post about it and maybe it will be helpful to you as well. As I began, I realized it was going to be more than a quick top ten list of do’s and don’ts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I mean, I could just give a vague sentence on why you should or should not book through Disney or why you should or should not stay on Disney, but If I don’t explain why, then who is really benefiting from it? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I must also include that these posts will be specifically and only my opinion and that Disney has not contacted me in regards to posting this. HOWEVER, if it does wind up in someone from Disney's news and they contact me with a free vacation, I will gladly accept. :) (just throwing that disclaimer out there)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Got Disney Questions? Wondering how to plan for this summer's trip? Ask away. I will definitely find your answer and will include it in Series 3. </span><br />
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Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-2849512458579273552013-03-27T05:51:00.002-07:002013-03-27T05:51:27.778-07:00Me Sew Crazy about My Sew MateSew, I got a new sewing machine for Christmas and it is now, um almost April. I just haven't had the time, or patience to get it out of the box and loaded on my sewing table. I mean I have projects that "HAVE" to be done and I can't use a new machine I know nothing about right??? What if I mess it up?<br />
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I was at work yesterday and my sweet husband had the day off. Not only did he declutter the dining room, but he took it upon himself to open and unload my new machine and set it up on for me. Sweet huh? <br />
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Except now, I look at it on my little sewing table and just walk on past it. I am too scared to even turn it on. My old faithful (OK, my mom's machine) was so easy and basic. Switch it on, make sure its threaded and go. Yes it had about 8 different style stitches, which I used 2 of. Straight and Zig-Zag. This new machine has probably 60 different styles of stitches and a digital display and other things that make me nervous to even touch it. I guess I am going to have to sit down and look at the manual on how to use this "fancy" thing. I am not even sure where the "ON" switch is or what kind of bobbin it takes. <br /><br />So although it was extremely sweet and generous for him to do that for me, now I worry I wont get anything sewn in fear of not knowing how to operate such a fancy new machine. <br /><br />How hard can it be right? <br /><br />Until next time...(and hopefully will have sewn something on the new machine)<br />
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They were maybe a $1.00, I can't imagine paying more for that for them. The textile is so lightweight and soft, but I couldn't tell you what it is. My intention from the beginning was to make a super cute scarf out of it. After I purchased them, I couldn't wrap my mind around putting something around my neck near my face that possibly has been near someone else's bum. Even after washing I just couldn't do it. So it sat. <br /><br />I noticed last week that the little pattern almost looked like little clovers. Wouldn't it be perfect for Livy for St. Patricks day? So I got to looking at the pant legs and realized that the width of the pant legs was just SLIGHTLY larger than Miss O's waist. So I measured how long I wanted a skirt to be, cut it straight across and cased some elastic in the top. Skirt done! I was able to use the hem at the bottom and the sides were already sown. <br />
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Now for a top. Hmmmm. I looked through my fabric stash, which is full of patterned prints. I have a sickness for print. I just can't help it. I am not against pairing prints, but I had nothing of cohesion so I decided to take the other pants leg and try to fashion a top out of it. Keeping the hem at the bottom, I cut out the bodice and sleeves. <br />
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<br />I used the peasant dress piece to cut the armholes and sleeves. Since I have done these a few times now, it is the easiest "bodice" I have made. When done the shirt was a little (ok a lot) short, but I figured that the skirt was a little longer than necessary and I could just pull the skirt up a little higher. Right?<br />
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Here Livy is dressed in her new outfit. I love her model poses. She just does that same hip pop every time I bring the camera up. So cute....ok I Digress....<br />
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5 minutes of wearing it around the house however......(sorry pics are kind of dark)<br />
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We get a cropped top and a long skirt. That little cute belly just hangs out. I will probably just remedy with attaching them and then maybe adding a cute accent belt. <br />
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So the refashion was still successful, but we need some additional alterations. (Oh and since I only used the legs of the pants, I wasn't as creeped out as if I would have used the waist/bum/bottoms) :)<br />
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I love refashioning! It takes half the time as starting from scratch. I mean both of these pieces MAYBE took an hour. I think that's a record folks!<br /><br />Until next time, <br /><br />Keep Calm and Refashion.....Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-9552578649528871572013-03-13T06:40:00.002-07:002013-03-13T06:40:52.056-07:00Disney Outfits.....as Promised.I promised a few weeks ago I would post the outfits I made for Livy for <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/03/mickey-minnie-princesses-oh-my.html">Disney</a>. Where has the weeks gone? They just FLY by. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Side note: <a href="http://projectrunandplay.com/">Project Run and Play</a> is getting ready to start and I seriously want to sew along with it, but I can barely get behind my sewing machine once a week let alone post and outfit a week. I will let you know if I do end up making anything for it. It looks super fun!</span><br />
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So Disney Outfits!<br />
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The first one I made is SUPER EASY! You can do this too! I didn't take pictures of the process. Forgive me. If you have any questions just ask!<br />
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Find a shirt of your daughters that she can currently wear or is slightly larger. If you are doing a 2t-3t size like me, you can just use 2 fat quarters. At Walmart they are .97 cents each. I laid the fat quarter on top of the shirt around the waist line and then used some of the flair of the shirt to make an a-line skirt. I cut both of my pieces, sewed them together and then cut the shirt off an inch or so longer than where I was going to place the skirt. Sew right sides together and you are done. (Well unless you want to be really adventurous and add a ruffle on the bottom, you probably still have to hem it, then you really are done.) Its basically a skirt you are attaching to a shirt. She did wear this at Disney, but it was the day we were all viciously sick. If I catch her in it again, I will snap a photo. I love it cause its like a maxi dress!<br />
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The peasant Mickey Dress. (caution: bad lighting for photos ahead!)<br />
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My plan was to make a tunic like top and then ruffle pants. Well lets just say the ruffle pants did not turn out. I couldn't figure out what I did wrong until last week. (oh and we have been HOME from <a href="http://absewlutelychrissycouture.blogspot.com/2013/03/mickey-minnie-princesses-oh-my.html">Disney</a> for how long now?) So I do see ruffle pants in the future, just have some more work to do on them. <br /><br />Since I had made the peasant dress into a tunic like top, I needed something as it barely covered her bum. I scoured the house and I found an older pair of black knit tights. I chopped off the feet, added some hand pleated ruffles from ribbon and even hand sewed them! I would say it was because I was really into the details of it all, but the truth is, I couldn't get them to fit on my sewing machine! :) <br />
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So Here they are, all together. <br />
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These pictures were after a small "accident". So the little capris were in the stroller. <br />
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So I have discovered the way to get your children to go back to sleep when they wake up in the middle of the night. <u><em><strong>Its Revolutionary</strong></em></u>. Ok, well not revolutionary, but let me explain. <br />
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Last night around Midnight Miss O decides she is going to wake up and cry after me. After continually pushing a 5 year old over in my bed, we decided to "sleep train" Olivia when she was about 9 months with the awful dreaded but effective Cry it out method. Yes, yes I know there are many Gasps as to a mother who would let her baby cry, <strong>BUT</strong>, I do work full time and when momma isn't happy, no one is. I wish I could get up every night and rock her to sleep or just put her in bed with me, but my Queen size is already getting too crowded with Hubby, my growing belly and the every night 5 year old wandering in from his bed at some point. <br />
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So yes, we let Olivia cry it out. For the most part, she sleeps a good 10 hours in her bed at night and I have no complaints. The <strong>ONLY</strong> time she does wake up in the middle of the night, is when my husband has to be at work at 3am or 4am so therefore I am forced to either :<br />
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2. Try and calm her down.<br />
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So last night I tried both. She wasn't hysterically crying by the way. Just a whinny "I want momma" piece that she must have been working on for a while. I would normally just turn over and try to go back to sleep, however a great friend posted a status on Facebook about a mom not paying attention to her kids at the park and how they are only little once and blah blah and I was feeling super guilty that I wasn't in there rocking my <strong><strike>wild </strike></strong>sweet baby girl to sleep. Guilt works every time. Now what normally happens is I can go in, while still dark, speaking very calming and softly, grab her sippy cup and get her some drink. Then bring it to her while softly singing her current favorite "I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee...." as I walk and shut the door. <br />
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Well last night she did not want a song, or her cup. She wanted Momma. <br />
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<strong><em>Crackers.</em></strong> <br />
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When this happens I have 2 choices. <br />
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1. Let her <strong><u>REALLY </u></strong>cry it out because when I leave she will be furious.<br />
2. Rock her or whatever necessary to try to keep her sleepy so she doesn't want to "get up" in the middle of the night. <br />
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So I again tried both. The first 5 minutes of hearing her scream in frustration and anger made me realize that Daddy isn't getting anymore sleep this way, so I got up and took her to her Noah's room who was staying the night with Grandma. We layed down in his twin bed and she was instantly trying to go back to sleep. Hooray! I figured she slept in a regular bed all last week while on vacation, what is one night at home till we get her toddler bed set up. (which I really need to get that done .....)<br />
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So she is sound asleep and I start dozing in and out of sleep. I should have just stayed there, but I didn't. I wasn't laying good and my body was hurting so I carefully and without much movement, got out of bed and tucked her in really good, (in hopes that she would feel snug like I was there). I tip toe out of the room and fall into my bed. I get all snuggled up and within 3 minutes I hear it....."Mommy!....I want Mommy". <br />
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<strong><em>Crackers</em></strong>. <br />
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I know she can't stay in Noah's room awake so I get up and tell her to lay down but she refuses telling me she wants to watch TV. I firmly (in my calm whispering night time voice, in the dark still) tell her no that it is night night time. She begins to fight me so I take her in and put her back in her crib. Thus the cries begin again. I decide I don't know what else to do at this point but let her cry, feeling terrible, and exhausted. Around 2 hours of up and down has passed at this point. <br />
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Hubby turns to me in bed and says, "Does she have a cup?" to which I respond "yes she has a cup". He gets up and breaks all the "rules" of sleep training. He goes in, turns on her light, talks in his regular voice, tells her its bed time and its enough, to stop crying. Within a minute he turns the light out, walks out, shuts the door and a hear a slight "Daddy?" but then nothing. Asleep she goes. <br />
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He gets back into bed and I asked what all he said. Why is it my 2 hours of shhhh and its ok, all calm and quiet got me NO WHERE, but Dad's firm hand of , You are fine, GO to sleep, was just enough for her to realize she wasn't getting her way. I told him I didn't know if I should be relieved or mad that he was able to do in 2 minutes what I had been trying to do in 2 hours. :)<br />
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So if you have a rough sleeper, just send Dad in. It doesn't matter anything you have tried in the past, It seems the child will out smart you somehow. <br />
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Now if Dad has the day off tomorrow, she will sleep all night without a peep. I guarantee it. <br />
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Until next time....<br />
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Keep calm......and just have Dad go do it!<br />
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<br />Chrissy Couturehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17782748998107189546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385336042859652851.post-3869430127775035652013-03-05T04:57:00.001-08:002013-03-05T04:57:25.016-08:00Mickey, Minnie, Princesses, Oh My!We are finally settled (somewhat...OK not really at all, but just run with it) back from vacation. I am probably the only one in the world who looks forward to going on vacation as much as looks forward to getting back home and on a routine schedule again. I mean after so many days at Disney Parks, my body was yelling REST! But how can you rest when you are at the most "magical place on earth"?? <br />
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We were not supposed to leave until Saturday morning, but the vacation bug hit my husband early since he didn't have to work on Friday and wanted to leave the night before. My slight OCD told me no, but I agreed and we spent all evening Thursday night packing, (you know cause I am one of those people who wait to the last minute to do everything). Now I remember why I hate packing. So much stuff! ha. Oh and because I hadn't had a chance, I sewed up 2 outfits for Miss Livy. They were basic and easy. I tried my first attempt at ruffle pants. I don't know what I did wrong, but they were not going over Miss O's little hips and thighs. I'll show those to you in the future post in more detail. (but you will be able to spot one of them below).<br />
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So we hit the road on Friday as soon as he picked me up from work. So yes, I had to trust he got everything I requested along with everything I had personally packed. First I find out that he got a new shirt and sunglasses. When I asked where my camera was, I got the "uh oh.../oops" look. Well I guess the IPhone camera will have to work. After driving through the rain for hours we finally made it to Disney.<br />
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What's Disney for the Girls without some Princess time?<br />
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Of course we saw characters. Mainly at the "Character meals". They should really change the name of these. For Instance, we ate at Chef Mickeys for Breakfast and its called a Character Breakfast. It really should be called, "There are characters and you children may eat breakfast, but its unlikely". My title may not fit on the brochure, but it is the truth.<br />
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If I am throwing in my Disney expertise here as well. <strong><u>Check the menu</u></strong> <em><strong><u>before</u></strong></em> you book a character meal. Just because Noah and Olivia are living it up with the Disney Junior Characters, you may be sneaking their chicken nuggets to avoid the other menu items. (but I am not a huge fancy cuisine person either.)<br />
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Unfortunately a a day or so before we came home, hubby and I got extremely sick. We still don't know if it was food poisoning or what, but that amounted to a whole day stuck in a hotel room instead of going to Epcot and eating with the Princesses. We felt bad that we had to miss, but the kids had already done so much that we knew they would survive. <br />
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Hubby had never been to the Ocean so he was just amazed when we got there. <br />
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It was beautiful. It was only in the 60's that day and I take my cardigan everywhere. The kids seemed completely content even if it was a little cooler. It was a beautiful time and the beach was all ours!<br />
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So we finally got back home and I think I need to have a laundry party. I have too much to do in the next few months getting ready for Baby. <br />
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Until Next time, <br />
Keep Calm and Don't get caught stealing a chicken nugget. :)<br />
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