Getting Busy

Watching the ball drop in NYC on television really made me want to go visit NYC again. So, my sister and I have decided to go the week of spring break, kid-free, for about 4 days. The only problem...I have no money. I don't work. My husband says if I can come up with the money on my own (not using his paycheck because it pays all the bills and not using any tax money that we may or may not get back) then I can go. What's a girl to do? GET BUSY!

I've had an Etsy shop for a couple of years, but never really kept it stocked. I've sold a few things here and there, but now it's time to get busy. I have added a few quilts and rag bags to the shop. Here is a picture of the new items. I've also added my Etsy shop to the right side of my blog for a quick look at what is availble. If you click on the pictures there (or below) it will take you to my shop.

Redneck Wine Glasses

Well, I've decided to make something crafty, but not quilty. Introducing Redneck Wine Glasses. If you are interested, they can be purchased here in my Etsy shop.

2012

Hello 2012! Can you believe it? 2011 flew by. So many things have happened this year, the most memorable being that I closed my tanning salon in August after 7 1/2 years. Now I'm a full time housewife (I use this term loosely, LOL) and mom.

This year I'm hoping to get more sewing/craft projects done, including these owl potholders. They are soooo cute! I went to the fabric store today and picked out the fabric (like I don't have enough at home to choose from). I also have a few ideas for different quilts I would like to do this year, including a table runner and table topper.

Of course, I should have put a lot more thought into it before now, but I have been thinking about doing some sort of block of the month or sew-a-long maybe. Haven't quite decided yet, but I will let you know the minute I decide.

I hope 2012 finds you and your family happy and healthy! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Personalize Your Life

About 4 months ago, we decided to close our tanning salon. So, I have been looking for a part-time job since then, with no luck. We had a company that we purchased purses, bags, etc. from to sell in our salon. I have decided to continue selling their products and they now have a website set up for me to tell my customers. It is www.personalizeyourlife.com/name/rambusch. Here are some pictures of some of the things they offer.



I've had great success selling these products before, so hopefully I won't have to get a part-time job after all. :)

Rag Bags

Here are four of the rag bags I was going to take to the fall festival last weekend.

Change of Plans

Well, I was planning on having a table set up at a local Fall Festival yesterday, but my new nephew decided to show up Friday so I had to watch his brother and sister. Needless to say, I didn't get all my sewing done due to having to babysit. BUT, it was worth it. Isn't he cute?!?!?!?!

I had planned on having a table set up with rag bags/purses. I will post a pic of them once they are all finished. Then, I'll have them for sale in my etsy shop since I wasn't able to go this weekend.

The Grocery Game!

Hi everyone! I'm still here! I have been extremely busy with work that I haven't had the time to post anything lately. Today I wanted to tell you about The Grocery Game. If you have not tried this you MUST! You will save loads of money on your groceries, toiletries, etc. For example, I purchased $67 worth of products yesterday from both Wal-Greens and Bi-Lo (our local grocery store) and only spent $21. Can you believe it! And it is all products that we use. I didn't buy things that our family doesn't use just to save money on them. :) Here's what you do. I have added a new widget to the right of my blog. You can click on it and change the zip code to yours, so that you will be able to see the stores in your area. You can sign up for a 4 week free trial. Anytime during that trial period, you can cancel if you are not happy. I personally don't see that happening, but you can. If you decide to try this out, PLEASE tell them I sent you. My email address is arambusch@gmail.com and my name is Aleisha Rambusch. I'm not sure what they will ask for exactly but my name and email should be enough. What happens is, for every 3 people who sign up, you get 12 weeks free! So, tell them I sent you, then tell all of your friends. Have them say you sent them, and you will receive free weeks. I have done this program in the past and loved it. I got sidetracked with life and stopped doing it. Now with the price of groceries going through the roof, I thought this was the perfect time to start again. Don't forget, it doesn't hurt to try it for the 4-week trial period to see if you like it and see how much money you save. Read through the website for all of the details, like what day of the week the list for your stores will be posted and so on. Go ahead....start saving!!!