The Better Bread Box

New & Improved Bread Box

Happiness is Homemade

I came across an old bread box that looked much like the image below for super cheap. My first reaction was "Sweet, this would be handy in the kitchen". My second thought was "but it's dang ugly." I bought it anyway and it sat in the garage for a few weeks as a mulled over its makeover. 

 

The part of the bread box that put me off the most was the large "Bread" signature. It doesn't quite fit in with the rest of the kitchen. I set off to our very large collection of paint cans and dug out the white color to paint the entire lid piece. I'm about as much of a messy painter as I am a cook, so I put painters tape on the areas I didn't want the paint to get on. In order to totally cover up the "Bread" signature, I had to apply about 4-5 coats of paint. It was a lot. 

I then bought a bag of wooden letters for just under $4 to spell out "Happiness is Homemade". I painted the letters with the red paint used on the kitchen walls and also on the toy container I made. Once the letters were dry, I put a dollop of hot glue on the back and applied it to the bread box lid. 

The quote "Happiness is Homemade" was fitting because my husband and I work hard to make our home a happy place to be. We try to show the kids that we love and enjoy each other. It's not a coincidence that when we are at our best together, the kids' attitudes and behaviors are at its best too!

Carving Out Mommy Free Time

Oops I did it again... 

Over committed myself that it is! Deciding to do a craft show just seven weeks before the event is not a good choice - kind of stressful and takes away from the enjoyment I usually get from sewing. This post isn't the usual topic of this blog, but I'm certain that I'm not the only mom feeling this way. 

I read the short but helpful article How 5 Busy Moms Carve Out Free Time and found some of the suggestions helpful and practical to implement in my routine. I particularly like to idea of reserving one or two days of PTO to pamper myself - get a massage, read a book, pump out a sewing project, BUT I struggle with feeling a bit guilty for taking time for myself. 

In Dr. Phil's 4 Step Priority Plan for Mothers he says it's not selfish to make yourself a priority, so I'm going to work on that. On the bright side of things, I'm thankful to have steps 3 and 4 (discover your passions and gain support of your family) pretty well established!

Craft Item Pricing

When I attend shows and fairs, I like to have an idea of what's available and the costs, so I bring enough moolah to purchase my treasures (most vendors do not accept checks). I hope that you plan on coming out, so I want to extend the same courtesy to you. 

• Tie only Onesie: $12
• Tie & Vest Onesie: $15
• Dress Onesie- Short Sleeve: $17
• Dress Onesie- Long Sleeve    $18
• Audrey Cape: $23 - $25
• Pinafore & Diaper Cover: $18
• Neck Accessories: $10 - $12

* Special order requests follow similar pricing. Contact me for a more exact quote.

Sinclair Lewis Days Craft Sale

I hope you have a chance to come out and see me at the Sinclair Lewis Days Craft Fair. I'll be selling adorable baby couture and some women's accessories. Click here to see some of the Turbos-n-Tiaras items that will be available. Other items being sold by my uber talented mom are crocheted baby blankets and hats and sewn aprons and table runners.

Where: Sinclair Lewis Park, Sauk Centre MN

Date: Saturday, July 21st

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Booth # 34