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An update (my health journey, new blog design, kids in school, & costumes!!!)

AN UPDATE (my health journey, new blog design, kids in school, & COSTUMES!!!)

The “don’t-touch-anything” jacket…for kids!!

Yesterday’s April Fools’ Day post…DID YOU BELIEVE ME??!! ;)

The “don’t-touch-anything” jacket…for kids!!

The “Don’t-Touch-Anything” Jacket…for KIDS!!

Diy greek mythology costume: satyr

DIY Greek Mythology Costume: SATYR

Diy greek goddess costume: demeter

DIY Greek Goddess Costume: DEMETER

Diy greek god costume: poseidon

DIY Greek God Costume: POSEIDON

Diy greek goddess costume: artemis

DIY Greek Goddess Costume: ARTEMIS

Back to school…(only a few weeks late, shhhh!)

BACK TO SCHOOL…(only a few weeks late, shhhh!)

Baby Max turned ONE!!!

Fabric knot hair bows and hairstyles 3

DIY Fabric Knot Hair Bows & Hairstyle Ideas!

Harem style baby leggings 6

DIY Harem-Style Baby Leggings …with a Kangaroo pocket! (template included)

A super belated merry christmas….and happy new year!!!

A super belated MERRY CHRISTMAS….and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

A fun new family game…that’s simple, yet strategic!!!

A fun new FAMILY GAME…that’s simple, yet strategic!!!

Diy circus themed costumes…all 5 kids (plus a video)!!!

DIY CIRCUS Themed Costumes…all 5 KIDS (plus a VIDEO)!!!

Back to school….and oliver turned 3!!!

BACK TO SCHOOL….and Oliver turned 3!!!

Happy 9th Birthday…Happy Father’s Day…Happy Baby Blessing Day!

Zipper bedding for my kids’ beds…..best solution ever!!

Zipper Bedding for my kids’ beds…..best solution EVER!!

Baby max is home!!

Baby Max is HOME!!

Our baby max was born!! (…and in the nicu for now)

Our BABY MAX was born!! (…and in the NICU for now)

Happy belated easter….and a quick pregnancy/life update! :)

Happy Belated Easter….and a quick Pregnancy/Life update! :)

Diy unicorn party (…and chloe turned 6!!)

DIY Unicorn Party (…and Chloe turned 6!!)

When your pet bunny has babies…who survive!! :)

When your pet bunny has babies…who SURVIVE!! :)

Time to spill the beans (…my secret’s out!)

Time to spill the beans (…my secret’s out!)

Merry belated christmas…from the johnston’s!!

Merry Belated Christmas…from the Johnston’s!!

“secret life of pets”: a movie night, a dog biscuit recipe…plus, we have a puppy!

“Secret Life of Pets”: a Movie Night, a Dog Biscuit Recipe…plus, we have a PUPPY!

Happy thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

“what u luv” – a party for toddlers!

“What U Luv” – a party for toddlers!

A sneak peek (…and where i’ve been)

A sneak peek (…and where I’ve been)

A new face….and it’s freeing!

A new face….and it’s freeing!

My kids are back to school…4th, 3rd, and kinder!!

My kids are Back To School…4th, 3rd, and Kinder!!

How to landscape & hardscape a front yard (…from our experience!!)

How To Landscape & Hardscape a Front Yard (…from our experience!!)

How to keep kids safe on the internet—circle (from disney). plus, a big announcement.

How To keep kids safe on the Internet—CIRCLE (from Disney). Plus, a BIG announcement.

When pet bunnies have surprise babies!!

When pet bunnies have SURPRISE BABIES!!

Help a brother out… :)

Help a brother out… :)

Yesterday’s april fool’s day prank…did you catch it???

Yesterday’s April Fool’s Day prank…did you catch it???

Mod podge fabric tattoos…easy on/off application! (edited: april fool’s!!)

Mod Podge Fabric Tattoos…easy on/off application! (Edited: APRIL FOOL’S!!)

Getting our landscaping groove on!

Getting our landscaping groove on!

Our little chloe (aka: coco) is five!

Our little Chloe (aka: Coco) is FIVE!

…a 9th birthday, pet bunnies, and christmas!

…a 9th birthday, pet bunnies, and Christmas!

Making dinner together…with blue apron! (plus, a free meal for 2, for the first 50 people!)

Making Dinner Together…with Blue Apron! (Plus, a FREE MEAL FOR 2, for the first 50 people!)

Holiday movie night….((plus: mini acorn, snowflake, & message ornaments))

Holiday Movie Night….((PLUS: mini acorn, snowflake, & message ornaments))

A gift every household needs…24 hour sale!!

A gift EVERY household needs…24 HOUR SALE!!

25 days of christ – our new christmas tradition!

25 Days of Christ – our new Christmas tradition!

10 hilarious couple costume ideas….there’s still time to buy!

DIY ‘Give Thanks’ Board

Sewing needles, a kitchen table, a walking baby…and input needed!

Sewing needles, a kitchen table, a walking baby…and input needed!

Life can be crazy with 4 kids…plus, a “butterfly craft”

Life can be crazy with 4 kids…PLUS, a “Butterfly Craft”

Making dinner together…with blue apron! (and 2 free meals for the first 100 people!)

Making Dinner Together…with Blue Apron! (And 2 free meals for the first 100 people!)

Taking shortcuts, being present, and a “ring toss game”

Taking shortcuts, being present, and a “Ring Toss Game”

Back to school……already?!?!

Back to school……ALREADY?!?!

Beanbag toss game

DIY Bean Bag Toss…fun for the whole family!

Baby oliver turns 1!!!

Baby Oliver turns 1!!!

My little connor turns a big 7!!!

My little Connor turns a BIG 7!!!

Black friday in july – and are you an amazon prime member yet???

BLACK FRIDAY In July – and are you an AMAZON PRIME MEMBER yet???

7 money savings tips to make your disneyland vacation more magical!

7 Money Savings Tips to make your Disneyland vacation more MAGICAL!

Self-tying water balloons (…fill 40 at a time, in seconds!!!)

Self-Tying Water Balloons (…fill 40 at a time, in SECONDS!!!)

Our tornado storm shelter (…for those who have been asking)

Our Tornado Storm Shelter (…for those who have been asking)

What moms really want for mother’s day!

What moms really want for Mother’s Day!

Tissue dispenser necklace…perfect for allergy season! (update: april fools’)

Yesterday was APRIL FOOLS’ DAY…did I trick you??

Tissue dispenser necklace…perfect for allergy season! (update: april fools’)

Tissue Dispenser Necklace…perfect for allergy season! (UPDATE: APRIL FOOLS’)

Pattern winners…..and we’re officially in ok!

Pattern Winners…..and WE’RE OFFICIALLY in OK!

A new adventure…

A new adventure…

Happy new year…and a peek into our christmas 2014!

Happy New Year…and a peek into our Christmas 2014!

My sweet little elli turned 8

My sweet little Elli turned 8

Halloween costumes 2014: the whole “wizard of oz” gang! (…plus a video!)

Halloween Costumes 2014: The whole “Wizard of Oz” gang! (…plus a VIDEO!)

Another minor costume crisis…..wet paint!

Another minor costume crisis…..WET PAINT!

Sneak peek…….and darn you weather!

Sneak Peek…….and darn you weather!

A live tv interview for no-sew love (a sure way to raise your blood pressure!!!)

a LIVE TV interview for No-Sew Love (a sure way to raise your blood pressure!!!)

Diy baby boy sailor romper (for baby blessing/dedication/christening)

DIY Baby Boy Sailor Romper (for Baby Blessing/Dedication/Christening)

Baby oliver — at 10 days old

Baby Oliver — at 10 days old

Our brand new baby boy…Oliver Isaac

Happy 4th!! …and baby #4 is on his way!!

Happy 4th!! …and baby #4 is on his way!!

Connor turned 6…..whaaat?!?!

Connor turned 6…..whaaat?!?!

Happy belated easter!

Happy Belated Easter!

Why do hackers hack?…..and a book and website update!

Why do hackers hack?…..and a BOOK and WEBSITE update!

Chloe turned 3…..oh my!

Chloe turned 3…..oh my!

Can you figure this out?? (…plus, a few personal things to share)

Can you figure this out?? (…plus, a few personal things to share)

Giveaway winners (plus a little book-writing update…)

Giveaway Winners (plus a little book-writing update…)

A refelction of 2013…..and my favorite blog projects!

A refelction of 2013…..and My Favorite Blog Projects!

A little costume sneak peek….any guesses?

A little costume SNEAK PEEK….any guesses?

We’re back!!……wait, did i forget to tell you we left town?!?!

We’re BACK!!……wait, did I forget to tell you we LEFT TOWN?!?!

Let me tell you what i’ve really been up to…

Let me tell you what I’ve REALLY been up to…

Why i’ve been a little mia……

Why I’ve been a little MIA……

Another school year…..and how i made my kindergartener cry! {boo.}

Another School Year…..and how I made my kindergartener cry! {Boo.}

New disney planes movie…we’re all excited! (plus, a $100 fandango gift card giveaway.)

New Disney Planes Movie…we’re all excited! (Plus, a $100 Fandango gift card giveaway.)

Keepin’ it cheap for the 4th of july…{men’s shorts into boy shorts and women’s shirt into girl skirt}

Keepin’ it Cheap for the 4th of July…{men’s shorts into BOY SHORTS and women’s shirt into GIRL SKIRT}

Keepin’ it cheap…for the 4th of july {turn a tshirt into dress w/ braided collar}

Keepin’ it Cheap…for the 4th of July {Turn a Tshirt into Dress w/ Braided Collar}

Ties for daddy (father’s day, birthdays, etc.)

Ties for Daddy (Father’s Day, Birthdays, etc.)

We’re home! (and someone turned 5…)

We’re Home! (And someone turned 5…)

My heart has been a little achey this week…

My heart has been a little achey this week…

Kindergarten and preschool graduation…….and hellooooo summer break!!

Kindergarten and Preschool graduation…….and hellooooo SUMMER BREAK!!

My budding seamstress…..well, kind of. ;)

My budding seamstress…..well, kind of. ;)

We’re done……papers are signed, keys are in hand. yay!

We’re done……papers are signed, keys are in hand. Yay!

Embellished diapers (update…..april fool’s!!)

Did you see yesterday’s APRIL FOOL’S joke?!?! (I don’t really decorate diapers for fun…ha!)

Embellished diapers (update…..april fool’s!!)

Embellished Diapers (UPDATE…..APRIL FOOL’S!!)

Magical easter lollipops (an easter tradition)

Magical Easter Lollipops (an Easter tradition)

Guess who’s another year older?!?!

Guess who’s another year older?!?!

Happy valentine’s day…..smooooooch!! :)

Happy Valentine’s Day…..Smooooooch!! :)

Ice cream cone cupcakes…..yum!

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes…..Yum!

Cherry cheese sweet bread {a holiday danish that’s been in my family for years}

Cherry Cheese Sweet Bread {a holiday danish that’s been in my family for YEARS}

Merry christmas (and happy holidays) 2012

Merry Christmas (and Happy Holidays) 2012

Goody bag cinch sacks {hey…use up some of that scrap fabric}

Goody Bag Cinch Sacks {hey…use up some of that scrap fabric}

Wow, lots to be thankful for… (plus, a little treat at the end)

Wow, lots to be thankful for… (plus, a little treat at the end)

A little bit of random…

a little bit of random…

An eensy-weensy-teeny-weeny little delay…

An eensy-weensy-teeny-weeny little delay…

“granny” is on the mend…

“Granny” is on the mend…

Our little 18-month-old “granny”…

Our little 18-month-old “Granny”…

Happy labor day!

Happy Labor Day!

Thinking about halloween

Thinking about Halloween

Update on little dylan (and his leg amputation)

Update on Little Dylan (and his leg amputation)

Elli started kindergarten…….what a day!

Elli started Kindergarten…….what a day!

Still here……just soaking up the end of summer break

STILL HERE……just soaking up the end of summer break

Our 4th of july plans changed…

Our 4th of July plans changed…

Last minute 4th of july ideas…

Last Minute 4th of July Ideas…

A project in the works……and a birthday to celebrate!

A project in the works……and a birthday to celebrate!

What’s your weekend look like?

What’s your weekend look like?

Frozen bananas {covered in chocolatey goodness}

Frozen Bananas {Covered in Chocolatey Goodness}

You thought i forgot i had a blog, didn’t you?

You thought I forgot I had a blog, didn’t you?

You’d think i’d be a pro at unpacking…

You’d think I’d be a pro at unpacking…

We’ve moved. again.

We’ve moved. Again.

A nice easter weekend (quick easter/spring clothing ideas)

A nice Easter weekend (quick Easter/Spring clothing ideas)

Did you catch my april fool’s trick yesterday?

Did you catch my April Fool’s trick yesterday?

Chocolate covered veggies……(edited: april fool’s!!)

Chocolate Covered Veggies……(EDITED: April Fool’s!!)

I can’t believe it…

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Update on Baby Dylan (Plus all patterns on sale….proceeds go to Dylan)

Thinking about a friend of mine…

Is your house back to normal? Ours isn’t.

candy house collage

A Very Merry Christmas!! (and how we make our gingerbread houses)

A big ‘Happy Birthday’ to my 5 year old girl!

Fancy Up some store-bought dresses for Christmas (or any occasion)

My Sweet Grandma…

Has the Christmas Bug bitten you??

Just a few thoughts……Wanna Meet Up (in Colorado)???

I’m Thankful for Today

What we do on boring days. And a few more bits of chatter…

How’s Your Weather?

Halloween cotsumes 2011: penguin (from mary poppins)

Halloween Costumes 2011: Penguin (from Mary Poppins)

Sneaky Peeky

Potty Training: almost sent me to therapy…

It’s Octoooooober!

We’re Home. I dread unpacking…

Hello from Idaho…

Camera is still broken……and something that made me laugh. Really hard.

My poor camera is sick…

Baking Disaster – Where did I go wrong?

A whole lotta ‘this and that’ (plus a fantastic COOKBOOK for charity)

Re-Purposing: Tshirt into a Dress with Braided Collar

Computer Advice…..HELP!!

Is Your Summertime a Busy Time?

Our 4th of July…….and a trip to the ER

Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands

Recipe for Spinach/Feta Eggs (Caution: Incredibly Delicious)

Happy “Un-Crafty” 3rd Birthday

Kid Craft Project: Paper Towel Butterflies

Our Cross Country move is Over!! (Plus a story about a cockroach…)

2 Days Down, 1 To Go… (drive from GA to CO)

One Day Down…

Goodbye Sweet Georgia…

Excuse Us While We Play in the Sprinklers…

Changes are a comin’…….

BABIES NEED THEIR EXERCISE: How To Create An Animated Image

Sewing with my patterns {plus a few on sale…}

Crafty blogging vs. Family blogging (Plus the Zoo)

More spring dress/skirt ideas…….Jumbo Ric-Rac

We interrupt these rainstorms…….

Goodbye…

The ‘MISTER’ Make It and Love It Series: Making Crayons

The Life of a 1-Week-Old

The ‘MISTER’ Make It and Love It Series: Decorate Cookies

The ‘MISTER Make It and Love It’ Series: Cardboard Guitars

Great News!

Important Dates…

The Official How-I-Know-It’s-the-Last-2-Weeks-of-Pregnancy List…

Valentine’s Day at our house today…

Why I don’t make VIDEO TUTORIALS…

Knitted Monsters from Christmas…

By the way, how was your Christmas?

Christmas Birthdays…

Sometimes the ‘Mister’ likes to Make It and Love It

Why I’m Terribly Happy Today

A few things in the mail……and last minute Thanksgiving idea.

FREE 8×10 Canvas……Hooray!

A bit of nostalgia and some delicious Peach Pie

Where’s My Head?

What a Week!

What I learned over the holiday weekend…

Colonial Inspiration

You ready for a long one??

Thank You…..

LATE night…

Family Secrets

Have you read the crafting RULE BOOK?

A common question……

I’m back…

Merry Christmas

It’s a doozy

Happy 4th

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