I don't even know where to begin. So real real long story somewhat shorter.
Lost my job in June 2019, company closed that location, all other locations too far to travel on the daily.
Around December started feeling real ill, but hoped it would pass, plus I have white coat syndrome, lol. By mid- January 2020 it was obvious this wasn't going to happen. Made a doctors appointment, Feb 7th, was sent for a bunch of tests, and super abbreviated version here spent over a week in the hospital to remove a HUGE tumor, and ended up also having a hysterectomy. At follow up (Feb 25th) we found out I have Endometrial Cancer Stage 3C.
(If you want to know more of what happened you can read the story and updates here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-wife-amanda-beat-cancer)
Yesterday was Chemo #2. So far I feel great day of, and day 2. Day 3 and 4 last time I was tired and bone pain, then pretty much on the up swing again. My chemo's are 3 wks apart.
On the days I'm feeling good I'm crafting again, something I was too busy to do much of while working full time, then even more so to get the store closed and cleaned out.
Hubby got me Birchbox (1yr) for Christmas, haven't played with everything yet, but look forward to each one.
I plan to blog twice a week for now, Monday & Wednesday. One craft related, one beauty related, occasionally a third for the week, kind of a what's going on blog, on Friday's if there is one. After a few weeks I'll evaluate and see if more are a possibility.
Thanks for reading, cant wait to share with you all again!
~CraftinWife
Friday, March 27, 2020
Saturday, September 3, 2016
August Flew By
Life is crazy, August was not cool. I'm pretty sure we broke and/or tied heat records.
My "I can give you 10-15hrs a week" job is more like 25-30+ and Hubby has switched to 2nd shift (instead of 3rd) so that's been crazy too.
I bought a car! Newer than I planned, but actually made more sense than something older financially.
We spent a rare Saturday off with my sister, niece, and nephew in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, that was a lot of fun! It had been a few years since Hubby and I had been there.
That's really all that went on, crazy work schedules and crazy heat!
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
My "I can give you 10-15hrs a week" job is more like 25-30+ and Hubby has switched to 2nd shift (instead of 3rd) so that's been crazy too.
I bought a car! Newer than I planned, but actually made more sense than something older financially.
We spent a rare Saturday off with my sister, niece, and nephew in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, that was a lot of fun! It had been a few years since Hubby and I had been there.
That's really all that went on, crazy work schedules and crazy heat!
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
Monday, August 1, 2016
Sorry!! Life Update.
Things have been crazy here since I finally started my new job. It's only part time, but the hours vary. It's also a bit annoying that the schedule that's posted (always late, generally Friday or Saturday when the new one starts on Sunday) is subject to changing without notice. Other than that the job is good, nothing to difficult, and the hours of operation are awesome for me/us.
In July we started off good with our walks, but between this heat and our work schedules we've missed a few at the end of the month. Still averaging about 2 a week though, and getting walks in elsewhere playing Pokemon (which I wasn't into at first, but figured if hubs was going to play I may as well play too, and it's actually pretty fun, despite the server issues).
At the beginning of the month we had our nephew for (as he called it) "Super Fun Day". We took him shopping, where he picked out a sprinkler, to DQ, and then back here where we played in the sprinkler and watched a movie.
4th of July we had a cookout at my sisters, and my nieces 6th B-Day party!
The 15th I had orientation, and later than night we went to Moonlight Swim. The 16th was a Pokemon event nearby that we attended even though it was crazy hot that day.
The week of the 18th our pup started having issues with eating and mobility, and she passed away on Saturday.
That's also the week I started work, we did a little Pokemon-ing on Friday, and went to my Mom's with the family for the A/C and to hang out on that Saturday.
The 30th we went to another Pokemon event, and did a little much needed shopping (dehumidifier). After that we went to my mom's to help her hook up her surround sound, then to a friends house for a little while.
It doesn't seem like much typing it out, but it's been hot and I think that makes you feel more busy/tired.
It's finally been out of the 90s daily, hopefully we have a relatively cool August!
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
In July we started off good with our walks, but between this heat and our work schedules we've missed a few at the end of the month. Still averaging about 2 a week though, and getting walks in elsewhere playing Pokemon (which I wasn't into at first, but figured if hubs was going to play I may as well play too, and it's actually pretty fun, despite the server issues).
At the beginning of the month we had our nephew for (as he called it) "Super Fun Day". We took him shopping, where he picked out a sprinkler, to DQ, and then back here where we played in the sprinkler and watched a movie.
4th of July we had a cookout at my sisters, and my nieces 6th B-Day party!
The 15th I had orientation, and later than night we went to Moonlight Swim. The 16th was a Pokemon event nearby that we attended even though it was crazy hot that day.
The week of the 18th our pup started having issues with eating and mobility, and she passed away on Saturday.
That's also the week I started work, we did a little Pokemon-ing on Friday, and went to my Mom's with the family for the A/C and to hang out on that Saturday.
The 30th we went to another Pokemon event, and did a little much needed shopping (dehumidifier). After that we went to my mom's to help her hook up her surround sound, then to a friends house for a little while.
It doesn't seem like much typing it out, but it's been hot and I think that makes you feel more busy/tired.
It's finally been out of the 90s daily, hopefully we have a relatively cool August!
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Catch Up Blog On Friday! Giveaway Winner announced!!
:) I've been busy this week. (Started a new job.) I'll post a catch up tomorrow!
<3
K. M. you are the giveaway winner! I assume you are choosing a beauty grab bag?
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K. M. you are the giveaway winner! I assume you are choosing a beauty grab bag?
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Giveaway!!!!!
I just wanted to thank all of my readers/followers for sticking with me.
The giveaway starts in a few minutes and will run until Monday.
Good Luck!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
The giveaway starts in a few minutes and will run until Monday.
Good Luck!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Recent Beauty Hauls
I have stuff to share!!
This all came from either Kmart (store closing sale), or Dollar Tree.
All the Wet 'n Wild (Fergie Collection) is from Dollar Tree:
(Links are to current Collection)
Velvet Matte Lip Color~
I really like this, all the colors I've tried so far work really well for me. The formula is nice and matte without being too drying.
My sister was over and tried some of them out and had a much different experience, she found the colors plenty pigmented, but for her they felt super dry. (I should note that I would classify my natural lip as "normal" and hers a bit dry.)
On Edge Long wearing Eye Pencil~
These are super nice, and just glide on. They also stay put all day!
Take On The Day Shimmer Eye Shadow Primer~
This is no longer available, and I can understand why. It didn't seem to add any shimmer, or even be shimmery on it's own, and as a primer it was just okay. Worth the dollar, but not much more than that.
Kmart Haul:
Alice in Wonderland Cosmetics Case(s)~
(Link is to what's currently available at Kmart, Hot Topic still has some Alice bags)
Perfect for travel, or sleepovers.
Joe Boxer PJ'S and Sleep Shorts~
(Link is for current stock.)
:)
L'Oreal Colour Riche Luminous Lipstick Collection Exclusive (Reds)~
These have incredible staying power! The reds are beautify and easy to apply. They have the same baby powder smell as the nudes did, but I don't find that bothersome as it fades away fairly quickly.
Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick~
These are creamy, and comfortable while remaining matte. Probably my favorite out of the new lipsticks I've picked up, and they're only $2.49!
What new products have you tried??
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
This all came from either Kmart (store closing sale), or Dollar Tree.
All the Wet 'n Wild (Fergie Collection) is from Dollar Tree:
(Links are to current Collection)
Velvet Matte Lip Color~
I really like this, all the colors I've tried so far work really well for me. The formula is nice and matte without being too drying.
My sister was over and tried some of them out and had a much different experience, she found the colors plenty pigmented, but for her they felt super dry. (I should note that I would classify my natural lip as "normal" and hers a bit dry.)
On Edge Long wearing Eye Pencil~
These are super nice, and just glide on. They also stay put all day!
Take On The Day Shimmer Eye Shadow Primer~
This is no longer available, and I can understand why. It didn't seem to add any shimmer, or even be shimmery on it's own, and as a primer it was just okay. Worth the dollar, but not much more than that.
Kmart Haul:
Alice in Wonderland Cosmetics Case(s)~
(Link is to what's currently available at Kmart, Hot Topic still has some Alice bags)
Perfect for travel, or sleepovers.
Joe Boxer PJ'S and Sleep Shorts~
(Link is for current stock.)
:)
L'Oreal Colour Riche Luminous Lipstick Collection Exclusive (Reds)~
These have incredible staying power! The reds are beautify and easy to apply. They have the same baby powder smell as the nudes did, but I don't find that bothersome as it fades away fairly quickly.
Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick~
These are creamy, and comfortable while remaining matte. Probably my favorite out of the new lipsticks I've picked up, and they're only $2.49!
What new products have you tried??
Have a great day!
~CraftinWife
Catch Up Blog.. Number... Who's Counting??
I'm sorry!
Hubby was off for a week, due to company shut down over the 4th, and I just didn't blog that whole time.
June Life Update:
At the beginning of June hubby was still on vacation, but we mainly just hung out at home.
That Thursday I cut he and Moms hair and we had dinner together.
We've been keeping up with our M,W,F walks!
Friday Chris and I went to the movies, and watched a movie downstairs that I fell asleep during.
The 4th (of June) Mom had a cookout, and Sunday Chris went back to work.
The 10th we went to the movies with a friend, and spent some time in Bristol. Later that evening we went to Moms and visited with my sister, her kids, and my cousin who was in town with her son. Saturday we went out to my sisters, spent more time with my cousin and family, saw my BIL's ducks and had a water balloon fight.
On the 18th we went to Habitat Store, Ollie's, and Furniture shopping with my Mom. Sunday was my birthday and we had a picnic at Mom's with the family.
The 25th Chris, my sister, the kids, and I went to the pool for several hours and afterward Mom had another cookout.
The 27th the A/C quit working, but we finally got it fixed today (7/13).
The 28th I went through my makeup and reorganized, I didn't take pictures this time, but I have a new storage system if anyone is interested I can post a blog about it & my collection.
The 30th Hubby and I went to Bristol Kmart (it's closing), a few thrift shops, and used my Olive Garden gift card (from my birthday) for dinner.
We've had a busy summer so far, even though it doesn't seem like we've done much!
Hair Blog:
I haven't prepared anything (laziness and no a/c). Leave a comment below on what you'd like to see here!!
Planner Blog:
Thinking of dropping this, and doing a household item faves and fails in it's place. Thoughts?
MOTW (Everyone's favorite blog):
All the new stuff is from the Kmart closing clearance, or Dollar Tree, I'll show it better in an upcoming Haul Blog.
What I'm working on (craft):
A few cards (some on IG, some I forgot to take a picture of). I'm also starting a blanket for a Christmas gift so I can't show it here in case she reads the blog (Mom).
Birchbox:
I am no longer getting Birchbox for now, so I need a new blog topic!!!
Have a great day!!
~CraftinWife
Hubby was off for a week, due to company shut down over the 4th, and I just didn't blog that whole time.
June Life Update:
At the beginning of June hubby was still on vacation, but we mainly just hung out at home.
That Thursday I cut he and Moms hair and we had dinner together.
We've been keeping up with our M,W,F walks!
Friday Chris and I went to the movies, and watched a movie downstairs that I fell asleep during.
The 4th (of June) Mom had a cookout, and Sunday Chris went back to work.
The 10th we went to the movies with a friend, and spent some time in Bristol. Later that evening we went to Moms and visited with my sister, her kids, and my cousin who was in town with her son. Saturday we went out to my sisters, spent more time with my cousin and family, saw my BIL's ducks and had a water balloon fight.
On the 18th we went to Habitat Store, Ollie's, and Furniture shopping with my Mom. Sunday was my birthday and we had a picnic at Mom's with the family.
The 25th Chris, my sister, the kids, and I went to the pool for several hours and afterward Mom had another cookout.
The 27th the A/C quit working, but we finally got it fixed today (7/13).
The 28th I went through my makeup and reorganized, I didn't take pictures this time, but I have a new storage system if anyone is interested I can post a blog about it & my collection.
The 30th Hubby and I went to Bristol Kmart (it's closing), a few thrift shops, and used my Olive Garden gift card (from my birthday) for dinner.
We've had a busy summer so far, even though it doesn't seem like we've done much!
Hair Blog:
I haven't prepared anything (laziness and no a/c). Leave a comment below on what you'd like to see here!!
Planner Blog:
Thinking of dropping this, and doing a household item faves and fails in it's place. Thoughts?
MOTW (Everyone's favorite blog):
 |
| New Lipstick and eyeliner. Shopped My stash/forgot about this Blush/Highlight from Maybelline. |
 |
| New Eye Shadow. |
 |
| New Lippie! |
 |
| New Lipstick, Fergie Collection (Wet 'n Wild) Eyeliner, and the Milani Eye shadow. |
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| New Lip, eye primer, & eyeliner. |
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| New lip. |
All the new stuff is from the Kmart closing clearance, or Dollar Tree, I'll show it better in an upcoming Haul Blog.
What I'm working on (craft):
A few cards (some on IG, some I forgot to take a picture of). I'm also starting a blanket for a Christmas gift so I can't show it here in case she reads the blog (Mom).
Birchbox:
I am no longer getting Birchbox for now, so I need a new blog topic!!!
Have a great day!!
~CraftinWife
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