Spring is on it's way!
During nap time, I got to play with more paper/felt flower hair combs. Look for them in my Etsy store soon!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Blue is the New Black
She totally helped me out after noticing that my color was almost identical to hers :p
Have a Smurfy Day!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
In Bloem - Spring Hair Blooms
I was really excited to get a little time last week to craft. I also got a chance to purge some unnecessary scrapbooking supplies {I really haven't scrapbooked in years}, and even had extra time to painted my nails....blue!
Going through my supplies, I got reinspired to make some flower hair combs. It also helped that I recently sold another pair on Etsy!
Going through my supplies, I got reinspired to make some flower hair combs. It also helped that I recently sold another pair on Etsy!
Happy Saturday!!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tax Time
I'm new at this craft business thing, and haven't really had that much time to invest into it. So I was really proud of myself last year, when I took a leap and got my business license, hoping it would be one of many more steps in the right direction towards my goal.
To be honest, I never did ANYTHING with it! {Aside from ordering some envelopes, which I still have to see if I saved the receipt for}.
Fast forward to a week after my baby boy, Rowan, was born, when I got a call at 7am, from somenone at the County Clerk's Office, letting me know that they needed to audit my home business. I managed to give a sleep deprived response of, "I haven't even done anything with my business." The man replied, "So, you're not renewing your license?" And all I could muster up was, "Not now".
So now, with tax time just around the corner, I have to figure out how to file a business that didn't really produce OR expense any money.
Also, I'm not sure whether I should renew my license. I guess I should have allowed them to audit...*not thinking clearly at the time*
I planned to really get going on it during my maternity leave {in my dreams!}. Rowan had a different plan, mostly revolving around himself.
We moved into a fixer upper house and had a baby last year. I get anxious enough over taxes as it is. I'm really not looking forward to filing this year, even though we should get a lot back. I think it's time to kick TurboTax to the curb and go to a professional, who can sort through it all.
If anyone out there has some tax advice for someone just getting their feet wet, I'd love to hear it!
Happy Tax Filing!
To be honest, I never did ANYTHING with it! {Aside from ordering some envelopes, which I still have to see if I saved the receipt for}.
Fast forward to a week after my baby boy, Rowan, was born, when I got a call at 7am, from somenone at the County Clerk's Office, letting me know that they needed to audit my home business. I managed to give a sleep deprived response of, "I haven't even done anything with my business." The man replied, "So, you're not renewing your license?" And all I could muster up was, "Not now".
So now, with tax time just around the corner, I have to figure out how to file a business that didn't really produce OR expense any money.
Also, I'm not sure whether I should renew my license. I guess I should have allowed them to audit...*not thinking clearly at the time*
I planned to really get going on it during my maternity leave {in my dreams!}. Rowan had a different plan, mostly revolving around himself.
We moved into a fixer upper house and had a baby last year. I get anxious enough over taxes as it is. I'm really not looking forward to filing this year, even though we should get a lot back. I think it's time to kick TurboTax to the curb and go to a professional, who can sort through it all.
If anyone out there has some tax advice for someone just getting their feet wet, I'd love to hear it!
Happy Tax Filing!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Featuring a Reversible Hooter Hider Tutorial by Made by Lisa G
I don't have much time for my own arts & crafts right now, but my friend, Lisa G has been sewing all kinds of great gifts for me and other new moms, so I asked her to do a guest blog tutorial for one of her creations.
She one-uped my request, and started a whole new blog, Made by Lisa G, to share her crafting "How To's". Lisa is also a great photographer, so you can bet all of her tutorials are going to have great pics, which makes it SOOO much easier, don't ya think?
She one-uped my request, and started a whole new blog, Made by Lisa G, to share her crafting "How To's". Lisa is also a great photographer, so you can bet all of her tutorials are going to have great pics, which makes it SOOO much easier, don't ya think?
{Go to her blog for all the details}
A Hooter Hider is a must have for modest moms who breastfeed.
I use mine all the time!
Thanks Lisa!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Holiday Baby!
Our first baby, Rowan Matthijs Balyon, was born on December 22, 2010. He's the most precious thing! So, forgive me for being slow with the bloem blog updates. I have my hands full right now. You can follow us through life as new parents on our family blog, One Ring Short of a Circus.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar (Easy & Budget Friendly Gift)
This year, we made Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar for our neighbors and friends. Just a little gift to warm people up during the holidays, without breaking the bank.
Here's how we did it:
1 Cup Powdered Milk
3 Heaping Tablespoons Dutched Cocoa Powder
3 Level Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 Mini Marshmallows
We mixed 5 batches at a time
2 Cups per Mason Jar.
YUM :)
I decorated the jar top with Christmas-y fabric and a raffia bow.
Make sure to include a card that tells your recipient how to make and enjoy their delicious treat!
"Mix 3 heaping Tablespoons (1/4 to 1/3 cup) cocoa with 8 to 10 oz of hot water.
Makes about 4 servings"
That's all there is to it!
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