Double worsted cotton project

I killed two cones had a great time at it to.

Pretty pretty yarn

This is the double worsted I got from gate city yarn. You see I killed the first cone making a shopper. I am going to demolish the second cone make a striped bag. The plan for the striped bag is to do at least 31 rounds maybe more if it is not big enough. I am trying to make beach bags. Got to get a j hook then I can start my bag. I am going to do a cording type handle on the striped bag. I am excited!

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I worked out

It was painfully hot so I did day 1 of c25k  I ran about three time two of them without stopping. I feel great. Before I went I was sleepy. Go exercise.

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Playing in makeup

The  kids were sleep so I decided to play in some makeup. I hadn't open any of the makeup I bought couponing so I decided to give it a go. I ended up using eyeshadow I already had playing with the color combinations. I like the way it came out.

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Look at that puff!

Look at that puff. This is proof of all the work I have done all week with braiding my hair up each night. Nicely stretched hair! To get a maximum puff!

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Baby fashion blog

I was going for color blocking I like my little suit. Shirt ny&co shorts gifted shoes thrifted hair braid out fro hawk

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Krazy coupon lady

Don't count the make up I spent 4.12 on the two mouthwashes and two toothbrushes. I used the extra bucks from the makeup and huggies ($5). Followed her examples to the 'T' and I made out like a fat rat! Thank you krazy coupon lady.

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Happy anniversary to me

Yesterday made two years. He bought me some nice flowers gift card to my lys and took me and the children to a very nice restaurant. I am overjoyed. Then came home and he did homework and changed diapers. I was like get it boy. I pray for many more happy years.

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Swamy look

I am trying my hand at a turban.

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I did

Idid wear my esperanza to work not bad but  what about tomorrow?

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Here in Greensboro the creamer is $1.94
but I still used the $1/2 target coupon and
2 of .55/1 from coffee mate.com
final price 1.84 for two (.92 ea) ifeel great when I save more than I spend.

Esperanza

I might rock this tomorrow not  really sure. Finding difficult to style my hair. Too long for styles I am used to and not long enough for styles I want. Nappy as all get out. I comb it to the front it beats me to the back. A puff is about the best I can do for now. I need to braid it up and throw a wig on. The plan is to press it next month. I have to make it through this month. I  will. It is growing pretty well. Can't wait to see it pressed. 

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Hats

I made two hats while listening to book two of song of fire and ice. The baby is going to be ready come winter. This hat matches his winter coat.  The other is blue matches a cowl I made for myself. I get much knitting done while listening to audio books.

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Striped clutch

The bag came out great. I love the pockets. I reall like the grey trim. And the smaller two fits my phone just right. I need a key fob for my zipper so I do not have to hunt for each time. I forgot to put interfacing in the lining it is so flimsy. I was pressed to finish it so I could wear it with my preppy look. I still have some loose threads here and there but overall I like it. I have a large black nylon crochet striped bag in the making just need one more ball of yarn. That bag with my maxi dress a braid out and black sunnies. Man o man!

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Preppy

This my preppy look for bloggers do it better.

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Striped clutch

Man  it took me like four tries to get this zipper right but  I  did it stick a little but I don't care. Going to wear with my preppy look. Leon has a purple black and grey tie I cannot wait to rock this! I still need to sew up the sides but I am still going to wear it. Now to finish my other clutches for the summer. I also know I can put a zipper in my aqua bag. 

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Couponing

I got all of this for .50 I spent .28 at harris teeter (triple coupon) and I spent .22 at target. Harris teeter gave me a coupon back or else they were going to owe me money.

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Not bad

I gotthe zipper it is much better tan the last time I still did it wrong though. I was supposed to put the zipper on before I sew up the sides? Better luck next time.

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Baby striped bag

I found  this pretty fabric at walmart. The plan is to make it a clutch or wristlet. I pray that I install this zipper correctly. I did not do so well last time. Prayer works.

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Vote for me...Please

http://www.yourarthere.com/entry/natural-beauty/ Vote for me . Brashly entered my artwork for the H&M T shirt design contest. I just put it out there. So... Vote for me ( pretty please with a cherry on top!) thanks!

H&M T Shirt Design Contest

This is my entry. This is a bold step in a new direction!

Rimmel rite aid haul

Went to rite aid with 4 $2 off coupons and a $3 off your purchase of $15 or more came out there paying $6.36 and I got a $5 off coupon for my next visit and another survey so that is another $3 off of $15. Couponing is fun!

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Hair

I combed my hair out before I twisted my hair I could feel it on my back I told my daughter I am catching up to her. 

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Charmin charlie

Man! This store is great. 

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Banging basket of muffins

Got the mix on sale. They came out great I was really worried about the whole grain part but it taste great and I love the presentation. Use my baby's easter basket.

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Not bad

Block one done. This my first time putting fortitude on anything.

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Delta sigma theta log cabin

Doing intarsia haven't done this in two years. But just like riding a bike you never forget. Aside from the fact that I need it done by next fri I am excited.

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Patients is a virtue

I twisted my hair wednesday night I just took it down. It was well worth the wait look at that twist out. Now tonight put my dollar tree product on and re twist it. That product dries overnight. So I will be ok for Sunday service. 

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In preparation of Easter

I was going to do  a twist out today but I did not think my hair would be dry by this morning. Even though it was I still decided to wait til sun so I can get maximum definition. I am going to get it as big as I can just wait til sun!

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My first natural curl

I bought a set of hot rollers from goodwill and had to try it out. Not bad at all

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Puff

Look at that puff! Stretched hair makes all the difference. It is so pretty!

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Day 2 of twist n curl

Question I re twist my hair everynight is that a two day old twist out? I guess so. I did my twists a little bigger today I felt my looked real thick kinda matted yesterday so I made sure I really broke the twist up today. What I do it make two twists and then put them on a roller when I run out of rollers I twists them in bantu knots. By baby buttercreme is holding in there still soft and greasy.

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Even though

It was not dry my hair came out cute I tried to blowdry it some I guess it would of been worse. Got my stunner shades on wore some yesterday too but my hair was a baby brillo pad. Say la ve. 

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Twists out

It is a fail I did not do the shea butter mix so it is puffy! It is dry too. May just run some shea butter throug it and call it a day. There are many styles I can do with a twist out. So I not sad at all

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Plan b

My hair did  not dry so I am  rocking my hat (chocolate kisses) I will re wet and reroll it when I get home and then see this may have been a do on fri take down on mon trial an error if it does not curl then I will just rock a twist out that is the beauty of being natural don't stress it.

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Yeah

I took down my twists  my scalp was itching too bad same as when I did the sewin. I watched one video and she said she did a hot oil treatment because she had the itchies real bad. So now I am deep conditioning my hair with olive oil and conditioner. My deep conditioning regiment is put condtioner in my hair and tie a bag on my head then tie my head scarf on my head let sit for an hour or so. When I get my steamer I won't have to do it this way. Jersey styles said the heautiful steamer cuts her conditioning time way down. I plan on doing a twist and curl but since I started doing my hair so late I won't be able to take my hair down til tuesday.

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I cannot wait

For april I am trying to keep hair braided until then. I think I have cracked the wash n go. On the front of my hair yesterday I put water water oil and gel. Today it is soft and moving . I did have some leave in conditioner on it as well. And I used prostyle. My hair is not white it has some shine it even has curls on end like I got some good stuff you know some indian in my family.

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Co worker's dontae

While making multiple dontaes to find one my husband liked my boss requested one. That maybe because I kept asking him to try on my husbands. Anyway I made it he wanted his smaller so I made it 90 sts hopefully this is what he wants. Update 3/15/11 he wants it smaller! Man i made it 90sts. He wants a mekhi sized hat.

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Baby legs

I watched some youtube videos and I felt like I could do that. So I tired it and look at that I did it. But I put them on the baby and he cried till I took them off so now they are arm warmers for my big baby.

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Look at that curl pattern

When I started going natural I did not think I had a curl pattern. The longer my grew the more curls I began to see. So this is me second time doing a wash n go I co washed and raked a whole bunch of prostyle clear ice in my hair while it was dripping wet. I liked the way it came out but it was crunchy. So my next feat is this cute style but have it nice and soft. Shidanaturals is soft and moving. I haven't got the right product combination or budget to get the right combonation but I will get there because prayer works. 

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I did my own kinky twists

First I did my daughters  hair then I said why not and did my hair too.  I did flat twists in the front and singles in the back. Got to keep lelas head tied up or she won't make it to the end of march. Yesterday I woe a low ponytail with my cadet hat. You could not tell me anything. Need to work on a stylish bun so  when I take my hat off. Anyway I like it. How am I going to wear it next month. Trying to keep it braided until july. Going for shoulder length by july.

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