Fleece

I recently got some fleece from Joanns when it was on sale. I bought two yards, one in lime green and the other in a lovely blue. I got a third yard of a fleece is supposed to be a non-pilling variety that is in a soft, light green. I had thought it was on sale, because the sign in front said it was, but when they rang it up at the cutting counter, it was $8.99! I have never paid that much for material in my life, and probably never will! I was quite put out about it. I was very grateful though, for a 40% off coupon a lady in line gave to me. There are so many nice people aout there. Anyway, I didn't end up using it because when I told the cashier what had happened, he took off 50% and I didn't have to use it. The coupon expires tomorrow, so I will probably go get some thread.

Baby Book Worm

My sweet baby boy has taken a liking to books! Yea! He has been looking at board books for the last ten minutes! No joke. He loves for me to read to him too. The only downside is that he never wants me to stop! I am glad though that he has a love of books.

Memorial Day

Today we went to a Memorial Day breakfast my family has every year with my mom's side of the family. My grandma started it years ago. There is something so wonderful about traditions. I love them! My mom got everyone matching tee shirts this year, but it ended up that they were all in women's sizes. I had y suspicions, but didn't tell my husband because I didn't think he would be as willing to wear it if he knew. Since an extra large in women's isn't the same as an extra large in men's, it didn't fit my dad or my brother-in-law. My hubbie was the lone cross-dresser. (He, he, he). : ) It was a fun outing.

Changes

I have made progress in my diaper making and am set as far as fitted pockets go. I am still waiting on my PUL to get here. I have to send the sewing machine back to my mom tomorrow too, so I am taking a break on the sewing for a while. I got lots of wipes made as well (badly needed). I have discovered I am down to 2 covers. I was sitting in church, and realized that my lap was wet. I thought at first it was from the bottle I had been giving my baby, but no. The cover had a hole in it. I blame the cat. If only it were still winter, then I could get a bunch of old wool sweaters at the thrift store to use. There's not a big demand for wool sweaters in Texas in May. I may ask if they have any in the back. I know there is some wool material at Joanns, but it's kind of expensive. Hmmm. Anyway, if you haven't already noticed, I changed the name of this blog. I realized that I am not as focused on saving money as a true tightwad would be. I do try my best to pinch those pennies as hard as I can, but hardcore tightwads can pinch them a lot harder. I figured that my using the word "tightwad" was not totally true to the meaning of it. I also wanted to branch off onto other subjects and make this blog more personal to myself. I didn't feel like the former title allowed me to write about anything that wan't related to saving money on baby stuff. So, I have reinvented this blog and am very excited to begin anew!

Microfiber Update

I love this stuff! Microfiber towels are so great. I have not had any leaks since I began using them. And they are cheap to boot!

I'm Free!

I am finally out of school! Yea! My stress has decreased immensely. I haven't really been focused on saving money and making diapers and such. I think I was just surviving. Now I can hone my diaper making skills. This evening, after putting baby to bed, I cut out some more diapers. Six I think. I had made some out of flannel that had gone on sale at Joanns, but they didn't turn out the right size because I forgot to add the seam allowence. Always remember that on most of the free diaper patterns you have to add your own seam allowence. I had made three before I realized this. Oh well. I have learned, and that's the improtant thing.