I Miss Blogging & Sewing

Yes I am still here...just not blogging much lately. I have been in my own busy little world. Even though I haven't been blogging, I have been faithfully reading the blogs I follow. And pinning recipes and/or projects that I find awesome on Pinterest...my newest addiction! My sewing machine is still not working. Haven't got around to getting it repaired. Oh how I miss sewing aprons! I have to get back to my sewing groove pronto like I was months back.

Kids are almost back to school. It hasn't been much of a busy summer for them this year. I've been torn between spending time with my kids and trying to build my clientele at the salon. It's been tough. But I have many visions of what I have in store for myself.

I do have to say this...I'm truly blessed to have certain individuals in my life that believe in me and are there for me in good times and bad.

Hopefully I'll be back blogging back to my normal self again soon!

The Green Goblin

The Green Goblin

O.P.I. is having a Heroic Hands contest and of course I had to enter it. I'm a manicurist and my passion is nail art so this was perfect for me to enter. The entry had to be a nail design of a comic book super hero or villain. And so I went with the villain, The Green Goblin from Spiderman.

Visit Heroic Hands at O.P.I. on Facebook and hopefully you'll vote for my entry. And while you're there, LIKE my page Nails By Xo on Facebook. Wish me luck on the contest...I really want to win the Amazing Spiderman O.P.I. polish collection. Thanks for your support!

UFO DIY Challenge Complete

I decided to participate in a UFO DIY Challenge link party from Confessions of an ADD Housewife. My UFO was this not so attractive old lamp but it was the perfect candidate for a makeover:



Before

UFO DIY Challenge

UFO DIY Challenge

UFO Challenge? What? Really? Yup, UFO's are invading everyone's household! I have more than a few of those at my place...so what does UFO mean? UnFinished Object that needs to be tackled but never seem to get around to it. So that's where the UFO Challenge comes in...

Yes, I'm back!

So a few months back I decided to end my relationship with Blogger...I was in transition with another blog site, but that didn't go so well. Way to complicated for me. Besides, I don't do good with change! So I've decided to stay and make mends with Blogger. Now I have to deal with taking my sewing machine to get repaired. No bueno!

I'll keep on blogging...

Napkin Apron Giveaway

Missy's Homemaking Adventures is having an apron giveaway...a "Napkin" apron. You have until Monday to enter the giveaway. Check out Missy's Homemaking Adventures for all the details. You don't want to miss out!

Tie One On apron theme...Spring Showers!

Spring Showers

April showers, May flowers...so the new theme over at Tie One On is Spring Showers. All jpeg's need to be submitted my May 1st. For more details, visit Tie One On. Happy Sewing!

Italian Grilled Cheese & Beef Sausage With Veggies

For dinner I made Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches that consist of pesto, cheese and olive oil. One of the most yummiest sandwiches EVER!!! As a side, it was beef sausage with green veggies.

The recipe for the Italian Grilled Cheese I got from Country Pleasures. I just had to try it and I'm glad I did...

Salmon and Grilled Veggies

Salmon was on my mind for dinner these past few days...soooo,  we had Salmon and Grilled Veggies. Let me say that the salmon was a great hit! My son preferred his salmon raw...since he likes sushi, so no cooked salmon for him. He got steak instead, just as good.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

For dinner I decided to make some Stuffed Bell Peppers, which I have never ever done before. All I can say was...YUM...YUM...YUM!

Blue Cheese Slider Burgers & Skillet Queso Dip

This past Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday...which meant yummy food! We made Blue Cheese Slider Burgers and some Skillet Queso Dip! Yeah, very good stuff!

"Cleaning Cutie" Apron Giveaway...

Retro Revival is having an apron giveaway...a Cleaning Cutie apron giveaway, that is! Head on over to Retro Revival for all the details on how to enter the giveaway. Winner will be announced February 29th. Don't miss out! Good luck!

Tie One On apron theme...Floral Fun!

Floral Fun is the new theme over at Tie One On. I'm looking forward to going back to my sewing routine...been out of the loop for awhile.

All jpeg's need to be submitted my March 1st. For more details, visit Tie One On. Happy sewing!

Chicken Bruschetta & Asparagus

All I can say is that dinner was yummy! I made chicken bruschetta with asparagus. Very simple yet delicious. All I did was season the chicken and cook until done and while I was cooking the chicken, the asparagus were being steamed. I topped the chicken with homemade bruschetta. Here's what I used: