Remember when we had that little discussion the other day about giveaways? Well, I’m very excited to make this my first Etsy giveaway! When Katie from Bibity Bobity Boo told me that she was sending baby Chum Chum a little something special & I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t checking the mailbox EVERY […]
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Do you know what I am??
I made this over the weekend, when I asked my husband to guess what it was I was so surprised that he was completely stumped! Actually he did finally come up with “is it a bottle holder attachment for your belt? You know, for when you’re going upstairs and your hands are full?”Um, no. Sorry, […]
The People Have Spoken!
First off, I have to apologize. Clearly, I didn’t have enough faith in you guys because I never expected that so many of you would take the time to leave a comment with your thoughts! You have no idea how much that means to me, seriously, makes me get a big fat smile to ask […]
Be honest with me…
I have something I’ve been mulling over & rather than assume I know what you want I’m gonna just ask you. (something my husband would be downright giddy over if I did…just TELL him what I want) So just tell me… Do you want GIVEAWAYS? Do you like them? Do they annoy you? Do you […]
Randomness: Toilet Monster
You know when you have to get up to pee in the middle of the night but you don’t feel like turning the light on… Does anyone else fear some sort of toilet monster is going to JUMP up & BITE their unsuspecting bum??? This is what happens when a.) you eat a combination of […]
A box of Pure Pregnant Joy
Mmmmmmmmmmmm… P was very sweet and took Samtser & I out to a super yummy brunch in the city. Of course the combination of being in Georgetown and growing another human inside me made it a no-brainer to stop at my favorite cupcake boutique Georgetown Cupcake. Can I say it again, mmmmmm…. If you’ve been […]
Bad Timing Diego, very very bad timing.
So we’re doing our usual bedtime routine, bathtime and then we all cuddle in bed…daddy works on his laptop, mommy blogs & Sam watches Dora & Diego. Tonight however Diego got the whole family’s attention…P & I both couldn’t believe it!Yup. It’s what you think it is. In tonight’s episode Diego gets chased by a […]
Where my VBACs at?!
Preggers Q & A
Thanks you guys SO SO much for all the sweet & wonderful comments & emails you sent me regarding the big Samster announcement. I feel so loved! I noticed a few questions that kept coming up so I figured if a couple of people asked them then there are probably more who are wondering the […]
I have something to tell you…
I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you sooner, it just wasn’t the right time. This video will explain everything. (turn your volume on) Did you watch it?!? Really?? Isn’t that the cutest thing EVER!! P made it for all of Samster’s grandparents, I think he did SUCH a good job! I’m really sorry I couldn’t tell […]
I have something to tell you…
I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you sooner, it just wasn’t the right time. This video will explain everything. (turn your volume on) Did you watch it?!? Really?? Isn’t that the cutest thing EVER!! P made it for all of Samster’s grandparents, I think he did SUCH a good job! I’m really sorry I couldn’t tell […]
LOST Valentines Cards
My hubby sent this link to me because I’m a huge Lost fan & I literally laughed at loud…here are few of my favs…Hope that gave you a chuckle too (: On a terrible procrastinator side note….does anyone have any good last minute ideas for what to make/give a man for Valentine’s Day??? I made […]
Hotel Prisoners.
That’s what Samster & I feel like. I shouldn’t complain, at least we have power & heat. Lots in the area don’t. P’s work decided they needed the staff to stay in a hotel next to the radio station (for those of you new to the blog my hubby works in radio) to be sure […]
Naptime Pooping
This is one of those posts where my friends who have kids might go, “Oh, that’s funny, so & so did that…“ but my friends who have not had children will say, “EW.” “Wow.” “Hmm, I wonder if I can go ahead & refill my birth control prescription…“ Samster keeps pooping in her sleep. I’m […]
Hand Dyed Ruffled Flower T-shirt Dress…Whew!
It’s FINALLY done! This beautiful little dress has been in my mind for months now but dip dying fabric, flower stenciling, ruffling, ruffling & more ruffling…who has the time? But alas, (and yes, I just said ‘alas’) after weeks of wishing and hoping for time to craft it’s finally done! Oh, & did I mention […]
Somthing’s Brewing…
Just wanted to give you a sneak peak into what I’ve been up to. I’m dying (no pun intended) to tell you about it but it’s for a competition that I’m really excited about and I’m not showing anyone my cards until it’s done & submitted! You never know who’s waiting to take you down […]
Junk Drawer Makeover
I’m bummed that I didn’t get to post over the weekend, I have some fabric dye & men’s undershirts calling my name for a Samster dress project I concocted but I just haven’t felt up to it the last couple of days. A bit of a bug I suppose. Today I decided to keep taking […]
Guest Blogger: Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Hi guys, the last blog swap with Blue Cricket was so fun I thought I’d do another one. I just LOVE this blog, it’s definitely going to be one of my new fav’s. Summer has some super cute projects but I’ll stop there and let her tell you a bit more… Hello Samster fans! I’m […]
Pet Portrait
I’m so excited that I can finally tell you about this! I found Susan back in November when she gave a tutorial here for doing your own watercolor pet portrait. I contacted her after I took a look around her etsy shop and couldn’t believe how affordable it was to commission her for a painting! […]
Meet "Ish"
“Ish” is the newest member of our family…Sam absolutely LOVES fish tanks. (she calls them “ish”, hence the name) For Christmas I bought us this fish tank that I found on Amazon and absolutely fell in love with! I’ve always loved fish tanks but they’re usually pretty unattractive, decoratively speaking. That’s why I was so […]
Coming Home…Bigger, Better.
(I keep telling Samster that yes, I too am a little scared to fly but hitchhiking home in a diaper with a monkey backpack just isn’t an option.) Samster & I are finally flying home tomorrow. Of course I love my family & love being in Florida but man, 2 weeks away from home is […]
My Favorite Blogs
Just a few of the sites I try to sneak a peek at… One Pretty Thing Crafterhours Homemade By Jill Happy Together Little Green Notebook Effortless Style Hair Romance The Daybook All Lacquered Up Hyperbole & a Half Centsational Girl Made By Rae Made Make It & Love It Prudent Baby How Does She Luv […]
My Favorite Blogs
Just a few of the sites I try to sneak a peek at… One Pretty ThingCrafterhoursHomemade By JillLittle Green NotebookHyperbole & a HalfEffortless StyleCentsational GirlHair RomanceHappy TogetherMade By RaeMadeMake It & Love ItPrudent BabyHow Does SheLuv in the MommyhoodPampered with PaigeSmitten KitchenTatertots & JelloMaryjanes & GaloshesSneaky Momma Blog DesignThe MacsLollychopsBlue Cricket DesignPurl BeeLove, MaeganPiccoli PiselliThe […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
It’s my favorite time of year & over the last 3 years it’s just gotten better than I could have ever imagined. It was this time of year, last year, when I first discovered craft blogs & shortly after started Samster Mommy. I won’t get all sappy on you yet (I’ll save the for the […]
Merry Christmas Eve, tired yet?
Gone Fishin’
I’m so excited!!! We finally made it to Florida & today our friends are taking us out on their boat to go fishing. I love how much being out on the saltwater makes me feel like I’m home, sigh, I miss Florida. (especially when there’s still 2 feet of snow on my doorstep)I have a […]
"Winter Wallop" Corn Chowder
I couldn’t find one corn chowder recipe online that I liked in it’s entirety so I snagged parts from a few different ones & here’s what I came up with… Ingredients:2 cans corn3 cu chicken broth1/2 half & half6 slices bacon1 onion- chopped3 yellow potatoes– peeled, cut into 1″ cubes8 oz shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cu […]
SNOWWWWWWWW!!!
SNOWWWWWWWW!!!
Winter Wallop!
That’s what the weather channel is calling the big snowstorm. “WINTER WALLOP!” Seriously? That’s the best alliteration you can do? How about “BLIZZASTER!” “SNOWMAGEDDON!” “SNOWNAMI!” “SNOWTORIOUS S.N.O” No? It is quite a storm. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t really REALLY excited to be here for it. We’re supposed to be on a […]
Guest Blogger: Blue Cricket Design
I’m so excited you guys, and really, quite honored that the lovely Becca from Blue Cricket Designs is here to write a guest post! WOOHOO! I read Blue Cricket all the time, her ideas for tutorials are so creative & I just love her style so read on to get a little taste if you […]
Swinger Baby
Glittered Justification
First off congrats to Kristy! She’s the winner of the hairclips giveaway! Kristy, please email me at samstermommy@gmail.com with your address so I can send the goods your way. Now on to some very important glitter business… Are we all familiar with Martha’s obscenely beautiful glitter multi-pack at Michael’s? The glitter comes in colors like […]
Hairclips Giveaway
Sam’s little cousin Emma had a bit of a boo boo this week & crashed into her coffee table resulting in 5 stitches on her forehead, ouch! I felt so bad for the little princess (literally, the kid wears princess clothes everywhere, even the bath! SUCH a doll!) that I decided to send her some […]
Samster Survival Kit
After the 6 hr drive home from Connecticut I definitely have a few travel tips to anyone who has no choice but to be restrained in close travel quarters with a toddler. 1- Be organized. I packed Sam her own tote bag which was always within arms reach. It contained snacks, juice boxes, a few […]
Sushi Bracelet
Told you I had a sushi bracelet. (; I LOVE this bracelet, I made it awhile ago but kept forgetting to post pics. The little charms are only about 1/2″ wide & that combined with the sparkly “wasabi” & “ginger” Swarovski crystals make this dainty but fun. My favorite combination. I realize having a fish […]
GobbleGobble
be nice.
Jcrew Online Sale
www.jcrew.com (sale online only) if any certain significant other gives you a hard time just tell him samster mommy made you do it… I know a lot of us have been doing jcrew knockoff tutorials lately (I mean, look at that shirt in the picture, you could TOTALLY do that) but sometimes it’s just nice […]
Crap-Pot
Ok, that actually sounds like a gross outhouse reference but “Crap-Pot” is what we lovingly called my Crock-Pot last night after I served my family Cherry & Blue Cheese Cardboard. It was intended to be Cherry & Blue Cheese Turkey Meatloaf which sounds oh so yummy but the end result was anything but. See, it […]
Craft Withdrawls
Seriously. I NEED to get back to my craft room, I miss her SO much. ): Not to mention my laptop is about to burst with ideas I’ve been writing down for tutorials. MUST…CREATE…SOON…AGH! So here’s what I’ve been writing down tonight…well, a few at least, can’t show all my cards. (; -Skull Fabric Paint […]
Classy Lady.
Don’t you just love when they learn a new trick? Nana was very impressed with this one. Off to the mall today with my BFF Brooke and her two little girls Ava & Serena. Seeing them is one of my favorite parts of coming to Tampa, I still can’t believe we have kids, much less […]
A Note for Daddy…
(is this how h1n1 spreads? my apologies) Off to the zoo, it’s a beautiful day here so I’m hoping to get some great pictures of Samster calling every animal in the zoo a “doggie”. Also I started working on a tutorial last night to make a “ruffled rainbow fleece dress”, sounds CRAzZzZy I know, but […]
A Note for Daddy…
(is this how h1n1 spreads? my apologies) Off to the zoo, it’s a beautiful day here so I’m hoping to get some great pictures of Samster calling every animal in the zoo a “doggie”. Also I started working on a tutorial last night to make a “ruffled rainbow fleece dress”, sounds CRAzZzZy I know, but […]
Halloween Before & After
Poopsplosion in the Sky
Samster Mommy is brought to you from sunny Florida this week while we visit nana & pop-pop. Your jealous, I know, it’s ok. (; What you won’t be jealous of? Our trip down here. 1st off any of you who have traveled with a baby know what an ordeal it is. When I fly with […]
Happy Halloween Samster!
I was hoping today would be nice & relaxing but with boob school all week & Sam & I leaving for Tampa tomorrow today was anything but relaxing. We did have some fun though… Somehow I conned P into running my errands with me. Lucky me he didn’t ask where we were going. I believe […]
I love my Mac.
I love my Mac.
Boobie School
That’s where I’ve been all week, boobie school. (btw, fleece hat winners are in post below) I haven’t told you guys this yet but for the last few months I’ve been thinking that I’d really like to go back to work. The thing is I only wanted to do something a couple days a week […]
Fleece Hat Winners!
Yay! Here are the randomly chosen winners for the doggie & kitty hats. Please email me at samstermommy@gmail.com with your shipping information. The doggie hat goes to…MAD DOG MOM! The kitty hat goes to…STACEYK22! Congrats! And if you didn’t win you’re still lucky because this hat is so darn easy you’re going to whip it […]
Forgive me dear readers.
My house is falling apart and all I want to do is going outside and scream my head off but I can’t because a.) the neighbors already think we’re crazy and b.) I have the worst sore throat already. I have been working on this doggone tutorial/giveaway all morning the best I can and my […]
So I asked a girl out today…
We went to Panera for lunch today, it was the perrrfect soup in a bread bowl kind of day, & while we were eating lunch this girl was walking by our table with her little girl and she and Samster did the typical toddler meet & greet where they point at eachother then one acts […]
Samster Household Down.
My family is falling apart. Sam’s got a stopped up nose and spent last night in our bed because she kept waking up every 2 minutes miserable. P has had a sore throat and is exhausted from said Samster sleeping in our bed waking up every 2 minutes. And me? Well I just feel like […]
Mommy’s Assistant
I am constantly being asked how I’m able to get so much crafting done with a toddler at home… My answer to this has two parts: 1) My husband regularly comes home wearing mismatched clothes because when he got dressed that morning nothing was clean. Laundry is my nemesis. 2)I usually craft during Sam’s nap, […]
Mommy Makeover
going cold turkey
I’ve gotten a lot of new readers recently & most of you have found me through the craft world, but that’s not actually how this blog got started. I started it as a sounding board shortly after Sam was born & I found myself overwhelmed by the world of new motherhood. What started off as […]
Sam on the Farm
Yesterday we took Samster to Larriland Farm, it’s this great farm that let’s you pick your own fruits & vegetables. P & I love this place but kept remarking about how it’s a profit machine & we’re basically paying people to come work their farm (; In October though they do have their Fall Festival […]
Beautiful Baby
Last night after I wrote that post about wedding vows I couldn’t sleep. I snuck into Sam’s room, curled up in the rocking chair and just listened to her snore…I mean, breathe ever so delicately. It made me cry, the love can be so overpowering that you have for your child, I just want to […]
Did you really mean your vows?
Today I’m wondering how much people really mean their wedding vows or how many of us were just hoping to mean them… When you stood up before everyone in that beautiful dress and handsome tux can you HONESTLY say (and I mean the honestly deep down in your heart where no one else will hear […]
Guest Blogger: DIY Trick or Treat Bag
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be traveling over to Fireflies & Jellybeans to guest blog today, thanks so much for the invite Fawnda! Even more of a treat is she’s here to give you a great trick or treat bag tutorial, please give her a warm Samster Mommy welcome and then head on over […]
Oh, there she is!
I got to wear these shoes last night. We had a nice dinner out with some of P’s coworkers & I was so excited to dust these off. Not just because they’re Manolos, although that certainly helps, but because of the time they represent. I was a young twenty something who was single & fabulous. […]
Roasted Baby.
Nighttime Oreos
Cutest Little Kitty
Is that not the cutest little outfit you’ve ever seen?! If only my model would cooperate… The skirt & leggings are from Target but they must be ‘in store only’ because I can’t find them online You can read about the Sparkle Pink Converse here And the onesie is a little pink cat that I […]
Busy Busy Bees!
I’ve been super busy this weekend but I’m one of those people where I’m more productive when I’m slightly overwhelmed…the pressure does me good. 1st, you know how I told you we were going to the DC Flea Market yesterday? Well, it wasn’t quite what I expected. I wanted a down and dirty hunt for […]
DC Big Flea Market!
I was just going through my craft blog updates and saw this post from My Mama Made It, OMGOSH what a good find! She inspired me to see if we have any good flea markets in my area and guess what?! The DC Big Flea Market is in town at the Dulles Expo Center TODAY!!! […]
What trendsetters we are…
This is the email I got from Piperlime this morning… “This season ruffles are a must…” Ha! We SOOO already knew that Piperlime! Why do you think we’ve been making ruffle tanks like these and THIS?! Also ruffle pillows and blouses. Hellooo? We’re just too smart to pay $100 for something we could make. Perhaps […]
I need help.
I think I need some sort of craft supply retail therapy. Perhaps an intervention is in order.The deer & pink sweatshirt fleeces just came in the mail along with the colored snaps. (I had such a hard time finding colored snaps but sewbaby had a great assortment) The yellow and print to the right are […]
Flamenco Shower Curtain
Isn’t this the sweetest, most lovely shower curtain you’ve ever seen?? It’s from Anthropologie & I’m just in love with it. My girlfriend Brooke has it in her daughter’s bathroom and it’s even prettier in person. Now here’s the problem, I can look at this and the first thing I think is, huh, that’s just […]
Momspiration
A friend of mine wrote me this email after reading a few of my posts about the overwhelming, non-sexy, poopy blowout week I’ve been having. She has two grown boys and has always been there to brief me on the ups and downs of motherhood. I found her email so inspiring that I asked her […]
I’d bring sexy back if I knew where I left it…
(Yeah right. Does she come with superpower sweatpants?) Can someone PLEASE tell me how the heck we’re supposed to feel sexy at the end of a day of mommy insanity? P and I are supposed to have a romantic date night tonight and already I’ve had a temper tantrum 1 yr old throw all of […]
ACK! POOPSPLOSION!
Thanks for everyone’s comments, you all made me feel really confident that I need to get a second and maybe third opinion as to how to treat Sam’s Urinary Reflux. My dad is putting me in touch with a recommended pediatrician in Annapolis and I’m also doing some digging to find her a pediatric urologist, […]
Overwhelmed.
Being a mommy is hard. I knew it would be hard in lots of ways like sleepless nights, eating cold meals, temper tantrums, poopy diapers, etc…but what I didn’t think about was how overwhelming the responsibility would feel at times. So much of this little girl’s future rides on what decisions I make for her, […]
"The Other Natasha"
Natasha Bedingfield is on the Today show right now and it just reminded me of a funny story that I don’t think I’ve told before… (I say “funny” although I still don’t really laugh about it) So most of you guys know my husband works in radio, usually our lifestyle isn’t glamorous by any means […]
I became a godmother and he went to a stripclub.
That was our weekend, how was yours? Ok, I’ll explain… On Friday P, Samster and I all flew down to Tampa for the weekend. After that however our weekends had NOTHING in common. He had a weekend bachelor party outing to go to, which honestly I don’t mind AT ALL because P never goes out […]
I’ve been snookered!
Grrrrr… Tonight I was once again unwinding by looking through different blogs I read and on one of them I noticed that she posted about her friend’s new blog, the title seemed to be quite interesting to me since it’s a term I coined on my blog (or at least I thought I did!) and […]
Cupcakes Don’t Matter.
This is Samster’s finished cupcake dress…This is the dress she wore during her birthday party…Yep, we spent Samantha’s 1st birthday in the ER. Before I start at the beginning let me warn you that I haven’t slept in 3 days and my not be able to form words correctly. Case in point. Last Thursday Sam […]
One year ago today…
Man those were some ugly fat pants. Ah well, I didn’t care, you could’ve told me that Nordstrom was giving away free Marc Jacobs bags to everyone with brown hair and I wouldn’t have even been dazed because all I was consumed with was meeting my little girl.That’s it. The first time I saw her, […]
Remembering Cora
Tonight I was winding down by going through my craft blogs as usual and after following a few links I somehow stumbled upon this… http://themcclenahans.blogspot.com/ It is a woman’s blog who in February lost her 11mth old baby girl to cancer. I don’t even know how to begin to comprehend what she has gone through, […]
Pajama Monday
That’s what I’m deeming today since it’s 2:48pm and I haven’t even brushed my teeth yet.I suppose that’s life with a sick kid, everything else (including personal hygiene) goes out the window. Samster is doing much better today, the Tylenol is keeping the fever away and although she’s still a grump I can tell she’s […]
Just because it’s not easy doesn’t mean it’s not working
Or at least that’s what people tell me. My therapist in particular. I just got home from the weekly therapy sessions that I started about a month ago, my goal has been to use anti-depressants/anti-anxiety medication to help the immediate problem but then to use therapy as a long term solution. I always thought therapy […]
Too old to romp??
I really want a romper. They’re so cute, look really comfy and oh so trendy but I can’t help but feel odd about dressing myself in the same shape that I put on Sam. I think I’d just feel silly, no?Shopbop is having a sale on them which is tempting me to go for it. […]
Down then Up then Down Again
Sunny Days
Yesterday it was so nice and sunny out that Samster and I went on a playdate to the pool, it was WONDERFUL! I was telling P that as I was sitting there watching Sam splash and spending time with a very good friend I realized, you know what, I feel good! I feel really good! […]
My thoughts are with you…
What happened this afternoon on the Metro train is so terrible it’s consuming my thoughts as I’m getting ready for bed. For those of you who are not DC area readers we had a terrible train collision today, so far 6 people have lost there lives and many more are injured. Some are even still […]
Birthday Sketch
Here’s what I’m thinking…I’ve been a bit under the weather since Friday and haven’t even stepped foot in my craft room. I lied, I did make some burp cloths for my friend yesterday because I’ve been promising them to her for two months, but other than that I’ve had less than zero energy to do […]
Meet Terrance
Terrance is a teething monster. Duh. Here’s what happened. Samster has been a CRANKPOT lately and I know she’s teething because of the drool and incessant gnawing on anything that comes within 5 ft of her mouth. After several denials she finally let me look in her mouth and guess what I found? Not one, […]
I am very VERY excited!
For two reasons… #1I just got back from the ‘entire store 25% off’ sale at GStreet Fabrics and found EXACTLY what I’ve been hunting for! For Sam’s bday dress I have this design in my head which involves a detachable tutu. I mean, everyone needs the option of a tutu on their birthday, right? This […]
Bow Board
Because I am often faced with the question, “Oh, how old is your son?” I have gone a bit off the deep end with making Sam hair bows. The problem was, where to store this collection? I had them in a drawer but they always ended up smooshed and were hard to find. That’s when […]