Come with me and you'll be

In a world of pure imagination

Take a look and you'll see

Into your imagination

We'll begin with a spin

Trav'ling in the world of my creation

What we'll see will defy

Explanation

If you want to view paradise

Simply look around and view it

Anything you want to, do it

Want to change the world, there's nothing to it

There is no life I know

To compare with pure imagination

Living there, you'll be free

If you truly wish to be

If you want to view paradise

Simply look around and view it

Anything you want to, do it

Want to change the world, there's nothing to it

There is no life I know

To compare with pure imagination

Living there, you'll be free

If you truly wish to be

Blog Content

A couple of friends have asked me if my blog, formerly all about crafting, sewing, handbags, and other random "stuff" is going to turn into a blog about baby "stuff". The answer to that question is yes and no. Now that I have a baby in my life it is hard not to write about the good and bad "stuff" you find when catering to the needs of a growing child. With that said, I don't intend to leave out the good and bad stuff that apply to big girls and boys either. So don't turn me off just yet.

Ella's Organic Baby Food

Just recieved by first order from diapers.com of Ella's Organic Baby Foods.

Why did this conventional farm girl go for this expensive ORGANIC baby food?

Here is my justification.

1. I had a coupon and free shipping.

2. I was bored with the standard Gerber and Beech Nut varieties.

3. The packaging is brilliant.

4. I have not had the time yet to break out my super dee duper Beaba Baby Food Maker and after reading the reviews of this baby food, I figured it was the closest thing to fresh, homemade baby food I could find.

After using the baby food, here is my review.

Positive

1.  The baby food tastes very, very fresh - you can tell there are absolutely no additives (water, sugar, etc).

2.  The packaging is pretty awesome, no baby food on my fingers etc. Reminds me of my capri-sun days.

3.  The flavors I have tried so far taste yummy and I have not been able to find baby food in stage one that include fruits and veggies like blueberries, pumpkin, and parsnips in many other brands.

Negative

1.  When I buy a food called Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Pumpkin, and Blueberries - I expect that the first ingredient with the largest percentage would be sweet potatoes - NOT SO MUCH - it is apples. In fact, over half of the make up is apples, with sweet potatoes only being 23%.You will find that with several of their varieties, a fruit is the first ingredient. I think that is a bit misleading.

NO WONDER THEY TASTE SO GOOD!

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Looking for the answers to my big sleep question....

Almost 5 months ago, I gave birth to a booming bundle of joy named Taj Kumar aka- tajaroo, tajmia, tajers, tajimoto, pea pie.  5 months ago I began to sacrifice the comfort and joy that comes with a full night sleep. With all my family and friends rallying behind me, they all assured me that eventually little tajer dodger would eventually sleep through the night.  They said this at 5 weeks, at 8 weeks, at 12 weeks and now - everyone just says - I'm sorry.

And now... every night from 2-4 am little Taj and I do this dance.
He wimpers, I lay awake and think, maybe he will just go back to sleep.
About 5 minutes later, the wimper becomes more frantic, like "HEY YOU - WHY AREN'T YOU LISTENING TO ME? GET IN HERE ALREADY!
2-3 Minutes later and I have a mad little monkey demanding some attention.
About 5 minutes later, he is gulping down his 4 oz and all is right again in his world.
I lay him down after he is done and listen to him talk and gurgle himself back to sleep.
Now, it is 25 minutes later and I lay awake listening to the sweet conversations a 5 mos old has with himself as my husband is sleeping soundly.

So what to do? The doctor tells me it is about time to let the little guy cry out that mid night feeding. At 15+ lbs, he doesn't physically need it and is probably waking more out of habit than hunger. Also, the sooner I practice this new dance, the sooner Taj will get it. But what's a worried new mom like me to do?

To let cry or not let cry, I guess I am probably not the first new mom to ask this question.

The Bottomless Update

So what have I been working on lately?
Hmm - that is a loaded question. 
Here is one hint.

This lucky girl will be making bags right and left over the next few weeks to sell at the Alachua Craft Fair on April 19. Please come and see me if you want to make a purchase.

Also, keep your eyes pealed - You will soon find "Lucky You" bags on Etsy :) Here is one of my favorites - The Manhattan Bag

Come and Follow Me!

I have added the "followers" box to my blog.
Please follow me :) Its back to blogging friends!

It's in the Bag

Hello Again

It has been too long. Just too long. After a long vacation from blogging, i am back. YAY!! If I have any readers left, please check back often. I plan on maintaining this blog atleast once per week. Feel free to visit my professional blog as well for more info on my new coaching endeavor.

So what will I be blogging about you ask? The blog is definitely going in a new direction. Over the past six months, I have become more and more involved in everything hand made. Plan on seeing more posts about my sewing, crafting, cooking, baking, and preserving.

I am excited to share with you all sorts of lovely stuff!

- Amanda

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one of my favorite john mayer's

I'm writing you to

catch you up on the places ive been

and you have this letter

you probably got excited, but there's nothing else inside it

didn't have a camera by my side this time

hoping i would see the world though both my eyes

maybe i will tell you all about it when i'm

in the mood to lose my way with words

TODAY skies are pained colors of a cowboy cliche

and its strange how clouds that look like mountains in the sky

are next to mountains anyway

didn't have a camera by my side this time

hoping i would see the world through both my eyes

maybe i will tell you about it when im

in the mood to lose my way

but let me say

you should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes

it brought me back to life

you'll be with me next time i go outside

NO more 3x5's

i guess you had to be there

i guess you had to be with me

today i finally overcame

tryin to fit the world inside a picture frame

maybe i will tell you all about it when im in the mood to

lose my way but let me say

you should have seen that sunrise with your own eyes

it brought me back to life

you'll be with me the next time i go outside

more more 3x5's

just no more 3x5's

A day in the rainforest

i love paper

In a world of high tech time managment tools - i still love paper and pen.
check out my new filofax organiser.

Nature's Palette

Blueberry Bran Muffins

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