Since this blog is going to focus on my family and raising my kids I figure I should introduce my kiddo’s to you! My first baby girl was born on November 29th, 2006 after 4.5 hours of intense, induced labor. She came so quickly that I was unable to get the epidural but I managed […]
Washington DC Trip and a Fabulous Store!
I was in Washington DC this past weekend for a close friend of mine’s wedding. While I was there my husband and I discovered a fabulous shop filled with all homemade items! It was a great space. As I walked in and looked around I knew that I would love everything I saw. One of […]
What's this All About?
I know, I know…One Beer Mom is not a typical ‘mom blog’ title. I am also not the typical mom to some! I recently spent the weekend in Washington DC for a close friend’s wedding. I was the only one with kids hanging out the night before and I was asked ‘How do you make […]
Treasury Saturday – May 23rd
It’s here again…Treasury Saturday! But I’m not…I actually wrote this post up on Thursday so I apologize if I miss a few treasuries while I am away in D.C… This treasury come from the DesignStyleGuide Website and it was called Spring! It featured my Spring Flowers – Pastel Quilt. I made this fun and whimsical […]
What is an ACEO anyway?
Either you are like I was a few months ago and have never heard of an ACEO or you may be like I am now and are OBSESSED with ACEO’s! SO…what is an ACEO anyway? ACEO stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. It measures 2.5″ x 3.5″. They are becoming popular collector and trading […]
I Missed a shop for the may daze challenge!
I knew I was missing a red S! Now the mystery is solved! It was hiding in my picture folder…I have no idea why I didn’t add this in the first place…but here it is: the Red ‘s’ from ForFabricsSake! …just looked back at my initial post and I had my little summary about […]
Quiltsy May Daze
I wasn’t elligible to participate in the May Daze fun but I thought I would sort of anyway! I decided to go hunting for the letters and see what I could find!I’m going to start in alphabetical order…first stop: AndrusGardensArt – Her shop is filled with Original Garden and Nature Inspired Textile Art. She uses […]
Treasury Saturday – May 16th (Happy Birthday Mom!)
That’s right it’s Saturday! Time for an overview of the Treasuries this past week….but first, I wanted to wish my Mother a very happy Birthday! I hope you have a fabulous day mom! I have blogged about the Quiltsy May Daze event a few times recently. The majority of the treasuries I’m about to spotlight […]
The Matilda at Village Creek
My mother-in-law, Diane, my daughter, Cedi, and I decided one Saturday afternoon, (after story time at the library) to check out the new quilting shop in Lodi, WI, people had been talking about. We were not disappointed! The owner, Patti Hellenbrand, is a kind and knowledgeable quilter who, to my delight, also teaches classes! Unfortunately, […]
My 25 Things
Okay, I admit it…I haven’t been super inspired to blog lately so I’m copping out and sharing with you something I filled out on facebook a few months ago. So if you’re interested keep reading, if not check back for a new blog later! 25 Things that you may or may not know about me! […]