Today was a day for buying things.

burt's bees and coconut oil

I ran some errands with my sister today and ended up making a few purchases. Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent- I've been meaning to try this for a while now.  I always forget about until I'm at a cookout and the only stuff available is Off!  I usually just suck it up and let the bugs bite me. Living Foods Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil- This is a definite upgrade from the jar that I just finished (which had a picture of shrimp on the label, and was found tucked between the olive and vegetable oils in Walmart).

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Summertime Craftiness

May 25, 2010 by Dawn · Leave a Comment
Filed under: accessories, crafts, fashion, hair accessories, homemade 
seahorse

It's summertime and I'm feeling crafty. I finally finished embroidering a seahorse that I started a few months ago.  One thing that I love about stitching is that it's like coloring for adults.  Now that I'm done, I have no idea what I'll do with it. I'll probably end up framing it; I can't think of anything cooler.

I also made some more headbands.  It took all of ten minutes.

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I have hobbies like a dickhead.

October 4, 2009 by Dawn · Leave a Comment
Filed under: hobby search 

I, John, am what most people would consider a waste of talent. This is something that I am trying fix. Here, for you readers, I have compiled a list of endeavors that I have, pursued, tried, failed, and/or given up on: embroidery(mawmawin' it up) crossword puzzles cooking/baking riding bikes writing poetry(GAG!) watching reality television(because anything can be a hobby if you do it often enough, right?)Also, I had a plant once and decided they were not for me.Hopefully crafternoons (afternoons devoted to crafting) with D is for Delicate will be a step in the right direction. I may even accidentally discover...

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