31 Days of Autumn

 

I love Autumn...

So when I was pondering what to write about for The Nester's [31 Days], 

it was the first thing that came to mind.

I wasn't sure if I could write about one specific thing for 31 days - who am I kidding - I'm not sure if I'll be able to write for a straight 31 days period but I'm gonna try - just for fun. 

I'll be posting recipes, crafts, organization, "nesting projects", and about every day life in this Autumn season.  At the end of the 31 days, I'll have about 23 days until my littlest babe will make her entrance. The time is flying by too fast but at the same time I can't wait to kiss her sweet cheeks.

Stop back and share this Autumn season with me~ Jac

Day 1-Butternut Squash (and a little bit of daily life)
Day 2 Little Helpers
Day 3 Pumpkin Oatmeal?
Day 4 Quilt Update
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8 Blessed
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Day 31

Battles

I have been part of a group called Good Morning Girls for the last several years. This 12 week session I decided to do a study on simplicity. I just finished the week on "The freedom of simplicity". It used 1 Samuel 17 also know as the David and Goliath account. 

Goliath relied on his own strength to win battle after battle. He wore the best armor, used the most up to date weapons and boasted about his victories. David on the other hand was a humble boy who came to battle with a sling, a couple stones, and God. Seems to "simple" but David was victorious and knew that the true victor was not himself but God!!! 

When we fight "battles" remember that we need to rely on God for strength and give Him the honor when the battle is won. We don't need anything special-we simply need Him. I am by no means calling God simple, it's just that we as humans try to complicate things more than necessary.

Enjoy this beautiful fall day ~Jac

Cute pumpkin idea

While doing some much needed organization in the basement, I discovered that I have an overage of canning jar rims. One of my Facebook friends posted a picture this week of a pumpkin made out of rims. I wish I had the link for you but it's only a picture-no link. Since I couldn't find a tutorial on making one-I made a one of my own (after a little playing around to get it just right).

I had more of the regular size rims in silver and gold - I used 20 in total. 

Start stringing them onto a piece of twine or yarn. I made sure mine were all going the same way. 

Once you get them on the string, pull it as tight as you can making the rims form a circle.

This is when I realized I would need at least 20 of them.

How lovely do these look?!? Pumpkin muffins (dairy free)

My sister-in-law dropped these off during my little project-notice one is missing :) 

I probably could have added more rims but thought this was good enough.

(more like my little guy was demanding some attention)

 

I remembered I had some green burlap. After searching for a while I finally found it.
I made a leaf design then folded in half when cutting out so I would have two.

My 2 little leaves. Pretty cute :)

 

I hot clued 3 cinnamon sticks in the center, then my leaves.

Here is the finished pumpkin in it's new home. I'm counting down the minutes until 

my little guy finds it. 

 

   This was a pretty easy, fast and cheap project to complete. Now go make one for yourself :)

Funny note: It took 3 minutes after this picture was taken for him to find and play with it.

Celebrate 30 & 100 with a little giveaway

*This giveaway is closed*
 
It's my birthday!

I'm embracing the new age & although I always thought  

30 was old

I don't feel old

This is also my 100th post. I knew it was getting close 
so I saved the big 100 for my big 30!

In honor of both-I'm hosting my first contest, giveaway, whatever you want to call it. Below is what I'll be sending ya. Not this exact one - this one hangs in my laundry/mud room above our coat rack.

You will receive a:

~handcrafted burlap banner ~
~with black lettering ~
~strung with twine ~
~with the wording you choose (up to 8 letters)~
~handmade by me ~

Happy entering :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Reusable Lunch Bags

My daughter went back to school at the beginning of September. Within a week of packing lunches, I was sick of using so many plastic baggies. I had asked her to save them so we could use them all week but alas, she is a teenager and you think she is going to remember that if she can't remember to pick up the wet towel off the floor?!?! Yeah right :)

I have seen many reusable bags on Etsy and other blogs. I knew they wouldn't be hard to make, I just needed to pick up the fabric, nylon and get to it. I like the versions that are water-proof on the inside and also the ones with zippers but for right now I was willing to settle for easy and quick. Here is my version! They've been loved in many lunches already.

My fabric of choice-off the clearance rack

My lap overfloweth :)

{31 weeks}

I hit 30 weeks...31 to be exact. This pregnancy is flying by and I find myself trying to savor every minute of it. This little girl doesn't let me feel her move much (unless I wake up in the middle of the night) but today I have felt her so much today-roll, tumble, kick, poke. LOVE IT! I'm surprised that she still has room to move that much. I had Hails take a picture of my bump hill tonight since I have a picture of me pregnant with Gunnar on the same week. I know it doesn't look like I'm smaller this time around but I am. The jeans I grew out of at 4 1/2 months last time, I'm still wearing now and most of my shirts are still baggy. Maybe this means a smaller baby?!? If so, someone please bring me a cute newborn outfit to the hospital :) I have not bought any since Gunnar had squished legs in his going home outfit and didn't wear another piece of newborn clothing.

FALL

The sun shines just a bit different

the air is crisp

the leaves are changing

I believe Fall is upon us! 

I am sad to see the days of playing in the sprinkler, working in the garden, softball games, windows open leave us. At the same time it's refreshing! I'm looking forward to 

hot cider

footie pajamas

and most of all a new little babe :)

I baked the first pie of the season last night. Since pumpkin is my daughters favorite-I had to make pumpkin just for her. We didn't even let it cool before digging in :)

What are you looking forward to this Fall?