I'm not dead & gone...just too busy.

Wow! It seems like forever since I've sat down to blog. I've once again taken on a few too many activities, jobs, obligations, etc, etc, etc, but have renewed my commitment to a simple life and am coming back to those things that are most important to me while eliminating the extras (however fun & enticing they may seem). Not that blogging time is necessarily at the top of my list of priorities, but as we're creating more time at home, there seems to be more opportunity to log in and share what's happening around the Knowles home, silly things my kids say & do, and new sewing projects.

One of the highlights of our last couple three four five (Has it really been that long?!) weeks was our trip to visit our dear friends in Albuquerque (or "Alva-turkey" as Corben & Cianne say). After several less-than-impressed reactions to the news we were traveling to Albuquerque, let me just say that it was a delightful place to visit! Not only was the company WONDERFUL, but the city was nice as well--so unique and such a contrast to my home here in OK. A huge thank you to Tonya for being such a gracious hostess and friend, and an equally huge thanks to her husband for giving us some greatly appreciated one-on-one time.

Ben also went to Brazil for a while. We all got a pair of super-cool Havaianas. Nothing could've made Cianne happier than a pair of flip flops. She also got a butterfly necklace that she tells everyone "is very special to me." And Corben has a super cool soccer uniform, which he loves.

Well...I've got to get to bed, but didn't want to put off blogging any longer! More info from me soon...Good night.

Winner

The winner (from random.org) is #2--Emily! We'll chat about your custom appliqued tee this week sometime.

Congrats and thanks for the post last week. We had a great show this weekend!

Spread the Word GIVEAWAY

Help me spread the word about the Fabulous Finds Show this Saturday for a chance to win an appliqued tee. Post a link to www.fabulousfindsshow.com; then leave a comment with a link to your post. You have until Friday at noon!

This show is not just for moms, and you don't have to be in the area to participate in the giveaway. You can win even if posting from Antarctica--just spread the word! Of course, if you are in the area, be sure to come see us and some of our favorite crafty friends this weekend.

The winner can choose a customized appliqued t-shirt--any size, any style--adult or child. Need ideas? The latest favorites in kids are monsters and guitars; personalized tees are always a favorite too. And here's a pic of the Mom tank, a new favorite in our booth this summer.

It never ceases to amaze me.

Reason number #82 I love AWESOME cleaner...

I was super-impressed with my friend T's clean leather seats in her toddler-loved car. Due to my sweet husband's aversion to change :), I figure I've got to squeeze another 100k miles out of my well-worn Explorer. So inspired by Tonya, I attacked the leather seats with powdered bleach, a wash cloth, and a bucket of water. But I guess my car had several more layers of grime than hers because I was very disappointed with the initial results.

Not willing to give up so easily, I went back in the house and returned with my favorite cleaning weapon--the $1 bottle of Awesome cleaner. And once again, it did the job! I'm almost embarrassed to post the before pictures, but you will be AMAZED by the after shots. Even Ben said the seats look brand new (which is exactly what he should've said).

BEFORE...

AFTER!!!

Look at the difference on my cleaning rag...yuck!

Go get you some...

Fabulous Finds is BACK!

Good news! The second edition of the Fabulous Finds Show is scheduled for August 22. The location is 207 Benton Avenue, Edmond, OK 73034. I've got some summer clearance items as well as fun new things for fall and new friends that you're sure to love.

Put it on your calendar!

Mesh Bags SALE

I'm running a sale on these awesome mesh bags this week. These bags are great for the pool, soccer, dance, the gym, groceries...you name it. The bag with personalization is $15.00 through the end of August. I have one light pink (pictured), several hot pink and a few green left. Email me to order one for yourself and/or one for a friend!

Found it!

So I didn't post pictures of our booth yet because I "misplaced" the camera in the midst of the chaos that we like to call An Affair of the Heart. Life is starting to return to normal at our house, and the camera has been found!

So here are some booth pics. Thanks to everyone who came by and shopped with us--it was our best show yet! We're super-excited about what's ahead for the fall!