Have you seen one of these before?

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Found this at a rummage sale a few days before I left Tucson. I use it every day and have been keeping my eyes peeled for more like it... I'd love to collect them.

Rainboots

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Never owned rainboots in my life. I am more of a beat-up cowboy boot kinda gal. But I need them. I have been wearing flipflops on rainy days. So, after much research, and a budget, I chose these:
Now, keep in mind I do a lot of walking, I am a dorky mother, and I need them to look cute with my wacky wardrobe. Brace yourself- they're Crocs. I never wanted to own Crocs or support those ghastly plastic, anti-microbial shoes. But, I think they'll work for me. I hope they're cute on... what do you think?

Loving my Mother's Day gift...

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from my darling family...

*sigh*

A Cupcake Weekend

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It was a LONG weekend of family celebrations in our new city.

Saturday was Maggie's first birthday. We celebrated with a storytime in our neighborhood park with 3 books and music by Larry. It was very special. Then we went home with a few friends for cupcakes.

Sunday was Mother's Day and we went out for breakfast at a diner around the corner... eggs benedict! And then Henry and I went to church. Daddy had to work so we took a long walk at the beach and played in the park.

And today is My birthday. 34 has me a little depressed. The shock of the number change will be over soon. I couldn't even remember my age a couple times this year. Was I 32, 33 or had I already turned 34? Silly. Anyway, birthday decorations come down tomorrow morning and back to the routine.
These lovely cupcakes were a gift! Aren't they gorgeous? From a hip, local cupcake/coffee joint. I had my first lavendar cupcake. Did I tell you I am growing lavendar in my garden? That's another blog, I guess...

But does it smell good?

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All of you housewives out there KNOW that the simple things can make cleaning and maintaining order to your castle a little more bearable. These Meyer's lemon verbena dryer sheets are FABULOUS. They smell wonderful... makes the entire first floor of my castle smell divine! And the fresh outdoors soy candle is long lasting and it too, smells lovely. Nope. Not getting paid for this, I should, I just wanted to share my under $10 finds with you, dear audience.

Feeling crazier than usual.

Love,

A Mad Housewife

Project Runway and a plunge in self-esteem...

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So you may or may not know (or care) that I applied to Project Runway Season 7. I don't have any major expectations, I just kinda did it for the fun of it and also the semi-finals are here in Seattle. But I haven't actually watched the show in years... or television for that matter and this morning I decided to check out past contestants and whatnot. Man, it freaked me out!!! What have I done? I feel so inadequate now.

I know, I know, get it TOGETHER, sister. Be yourself and have fun.

There you go, a little peek into what's going on. Oh, and please become a public follower of my blog. That will help my self-esteem and keep me blogging. And you can keep stalking...

xo.
amanda

So much to do...

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I think I could live here the rest of my life and not discover everything I want to in this beautiful area. I am REALLY enjoying my new surroundings and need some visitors. ASAP. Save your money you crazy bohemians!!!