Empty Pockets and Full Bellies

Today something happened which doesn't happen often...

...all four critters ran low on kibble at the exact same time.

$109.09 later:

(Organix adult cat food for Rox, Royal Canin Chihuahua for Leroy, and Natural Balance for L-May and Jasper)

Problem solved, even if my wallet is weeping.

With quality food, fancy cat litter, frontline (as needed), and monthly interceptor (not to mention yearly vet checks and booster shots) these fur balls can get pretty expensive, but they sure are worth every penny it takes.

If you have any tips or tricks on where/how to get these foods cheaper I'm all ears!

Now it's off to the Cardinals game for a pals birthday.

See you tomorrow with a cookie recipe.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Earring Frame

This weekend was the most productive one I've had in months.

Along with house and yard work I also finally made my earring frame.

On a visit to my sister's home I rescued a gaudy gold frame from the goodwill pile and brought it home and sprayed it with a coat of white paint.

The rest was completed this Sunday.

Here are the only supplies you need:

-Frame size and style of choice

-Staple gun and staples

-Wire cutters (I actually ended up using E's heavier ones once he found them)

-Metal hardware clothe or whatever kind of screen type stuff you have handy

-A couple of soda can tabs (not pictured)

Next just measure the size screen needed on the back side of the frame and begin snipping:

Next bend it around so it lays fairly flat and put it where you'd like it:

Push/Pull pretty snug and staple into place.

Make sure the staples aren't too long so they don't poke through the other side (...just trust me on that one)

Fasten your soda tabs equal distance from the edge and staple into place:

Add jewelry and admire your handiwork!

Cost? $0.00

We already had everything in the house or garage and the frame was salvaged for free. These can be picked up for a little bit of nothing at thrift stores or garage sales.

Let me know if you make one!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Yesterday was fabulous! 

After our Sunday breakfast we decided on a walk to the big ol' Missouri river with the two larger pooches.

Our proximity to the river is something I absolutely adore about where we live. The walk there and back from our front door is about a casual hour and a half round trip, and worth every step along the way.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Sunday Tradition

A couple weeks ago I decided to start a tradition of Sunday Breakfasts. One day a week where we sit and enjoy a hearty meal together as an end to the week and beginning of another.

This week it was plates of tofu scramble, biscuits with apple butter, and fresh fruit smoothies.

It makes for a relaxing morning and a good start to the second half of the weekend.

Luckily this weekend we get one extra day together for fun and for hanging with each other and our furry crew.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Bikeventure

Today was amazing!

I put a bicycle between my legs for the first time in far too long and took it on a long adventure with my fella.

I'll let the pictures do the talking while I rest my legs.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

P.S. I realize I need a helmet and am working on it, but am staying on pedestrian only areas and being super careful until then.

Have you been on any bicycle adventures lately?

Three Day Weekend With the Fella!

I am so insanely thankful that this weekend the fella has three days off in a row!

I think we'll...

...work in the yard

...take a bike ride

...have fun with the critters

...fire up the grill

...and maybe go see this movie:

I'm majoring in Communications with my main interests being Media Effects and Advertising, so this looks to be right up my alley.

In other news, today I spent a good chunk of hours with my lady Chrissy-Chris and had a great time.

We first met up at the new Goodwill Outlet store to rummage through goods and then buy them by the pound. Prices were way better than I expected and I plan on making another visit soon.

We were then onto more thrifting and a visit to the one and only Foundation Grounds of course, were I enjoyed these delicious eats:

 Side Salad with Pickled Red Onion and Fresh Croutons

Vegan Tempeh Salad Sandwich

I've been wanting to try this sandwich for awhile but never end up there at lunch time. Finally today was the day and I was ever so pleased. Chunks of tempeh, grapes, and goodness snuggled up between locally made bread from Companion Bakery. This is definitely a winner.

If you're ever in St. Louis I recommend you check out Foundation Grounds. Good food, drinks, and desserts for a whole spectrum of eaters.

One last thing before I go. I'll be opening my Etsy Vintage Shop soon. I've set a launch date of Monday June 6!

More details to come!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Guilty Pleasure

I have a guilty pleasure...

can you guess what it is?

Any guesses?

Ohhh yes, my big mug is the perfect fit for a pint of my favorite soy chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.

Maybe more bad habit than guilty pleasure?

Either way....oh so good!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Tornado Fear

With all of the tornados recently and the severe destruction, once the siren sounds I feel an immediate fear in my gut.

So, I'm huddled in the basement with my four critters and hoping for the best. My Mom called a minute ago and she and her coworkers are huddled in the hall of her workplace, and they're hoping for the best. My sister-in-law and nephew are huddled in the basement at her mom's house.

Please keep Missouri in your thoughts and wish us the best. This stuff is scary, huh?

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Vloggin' Vednesday - Hidden Talents

This weeks topic for Vloggin' Vednesday is Hidden Talents. I finally started messing around with iMovie to see what it's all about. Just starting, but having fun.

Enjoy:

Vloggin' Vednesday - Hidden Talents from Sara Reeves on Vimeo.

For more, hop on over to Adeline's Daddy Baby Blog!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Little Glimpses

While I'm working on bringing our house together, finishing some wall painting, needing to re-do a floor, hanging trim and such, I like to stop and focus in on the little nooks that make my heart happy. Like these:

I'm going to try to focus on these happy little nooks and some happy little thoughts because I'm feeling pretty sick again. My right side pain is giving me lots of trouble, but I'm going to come up with a plan. Doctor's in the past have run so many test and said it's nothing, but the pain is real, and constant, so obviously it's something.

So, go to another doctor and give that a shot, but meanwhile really focus on healthy eating and activity and see if it helps at all. Anyway, it can't hurt!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

What's on the Needles

Just me, here for another installment of "What's on the Needles". Latest past update here!

I've now been knitting for about four months, and am really happy about the little skills and tricks I'm learning along the way. K2tog, yo, ssk. Those things actually mean something to me now. It's wonderful!

Here are my recent knits:

 *Organic Cotton Wash Cloth - In Progress*

I picked up a bunch of clearance organic cotton yarn and plan on making lots of these simple clothes.

 *Baby Legs - Completed*

 *Baby Legs - In Progress*

*Eggplant Hat - Still in Progress*

I can't seem to get into finishing this, but plan on tackling it soon and seeing it through.

Annnnd lastly, my first sweater!

The mini sweater class I've been taking ended yesterday and my sweet little sweater is complete: 

Sure, I had some hiccups along the way, but I learned SO much during this class. Now I feel prepared, and ready, to tackle another sweater project. It's such a rewarding thing to make.

What have you been knitting lately? Any links to favorite projects?

If you've been wanting to knit and haven't started I highly recommend checking your local yarn store for beginner classes. I'm so glad I did.

There are also thousands of online tutorials and videos if that's more your style.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Thrifting My Heart Out

While my fella is in Californ-i-a I've been keeping busy. Today I spent some time eating Thai, drinking coffee, and thrifting with my Mama.

I'm finally becoming more actively involved in getting my little online shop together and adding more items to my pile for cleaning up and photographing and such. I've been wanting to do this a couple years, but am finally committed to really working at it and getting it up before Summer's end.

Sneak peak:

Some I'll keep, some I'll sell, all are awesome.

I also have some goodies in the wash and some glass-wares on the drying pad in the kitchen.

I also picked up an amazing vintage green chair for ten 

buck-a-roos. There was another but I wasn't sure on the spacing in my home. I might go back and see if it's still there tomorrow, but we'll see. Photo to come.

It always feels good when I put another piece in my home. It's becoming more cozy and more ME each day.

Tomorrow is a huge rummage sale at a church nearby and Saturday is a community garage sale near my home. Can't wait to go rummaging.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Love you and miss you sweet silly love bug!

Vloggin' Vednesday - Morning and Night Routines

Here with another vloggin' vednesday. Unfortunately I didn't remember so this is all sorts of scattered and rocky, but that's real, right? Well, you decide:

Untitled from Sara Reeves on Vimeo.

Everyone's videos can be found over at Adeline's Daddy. Go there to view them or to participate yourself!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Etsy Favorites

Just some items I've been drooling over on Etsy:

This amazing pillow from Eggagogo:

This beautiful necklace from TagYoureItJewelry:

This sweet little yarn bowl from DarriellesClayArt:

I'd love to hang this print from thebigharumph in my home:

I ordered a personalized money clip from Sudlow for my fella's birthday and I've had my eye on this necklace from them as well:

This print from lotaillustration would be great in a nursery or rested on top of my mantel:

Those are my recent favorites, with so so many more awesome things out there in the big ol' world of Etsy!

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear

Clothe and Button Picture Frame

Yesterday I put my craftiness to use and made a fabric covered frame (corduroy of course!):

First I gathered supplies

-Frame

-Fabric

-Mod Podge and Paint Brushes

-Hot Glue Gun

-Measuring Tape

-Fabric cutter or scissors

-Buttons!

Oh, and one last thing, an observant feline:

First I took apart the frame and measured, being sure to measure around the sides/back as well because the fabric needs to wrap around and fold in for gluing on the back.

Then the fabric was measured and cut (first time using my new rotary cutter and I'm in love)

Then the frame was covered with a layer of Mod Podge and the fabric was stretched evenly across and smoothed into place to remove any creases/bubbles.

Next the fabric was pulled around do the back and edges were folded under and hot glued into place.

Then the same was done to the front.

I cut a little too crazily and little bits of black corner still showed up on my front inside, but the buttons I planned on using took care of that, and that's the next step:

BUTTONS!

Buttons were sorted through and groupings were tried, until I settled on this and hot glued them into place.

Then a picture was selected and it found it's new home on our bookcase:

Since these buttons were from my grandma's old button tins I thought a picture of her would be fitting, plus, it's a definite upgrade from the cheap black frame it had been residing in.

I'm excited to make more of these and try out some different things to smooth out my process.

Love and Puppy Kisses,

Sarbear