Sport Armband

Ok so I'm in a bit of a fitness craze . I started running again. Back in the olden days there were fanny backs to carry my battery operated CD player . Remember those? Well now that I turned in my flip phone and opted for an iPhone -I found as I run I was turning my music into shuffle mode???Holding a phone while running was not my cup of tea or joe which ever you prefer. Well,my in the know,14 year old Julia suggested a sports armband. It's a painful $20 at Target I figure its another expense I could classify as a need not a want .
Anyone out there try one of these?

Daylight Savings March 10th

Starting my spring cleaning this week. The thought of warmer weather and Springtime dresses brings a happy dance. What gives you a happy dance feel?

: Reebox Running Shoes

> Why do we wait so long to go back to something we used to love?Going running today. Then early spring cleaning and off to the library. Love days off ! How do you spend your days off?
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Michael's Craft Inspiration

What inspires you to craft?

Do you listen to music while crafting?
Many a times I hear how therapeutic crafting can be-it doesn't soothe me in any way. I love to tinker and put things together yet I tend to spend way too long perfecting my craft project. Do I seek perfection in myself, in others? Ok way too deep . Where's my glue gun?

The Skinny Budget Diet by Linda Goff

At Skyline Church in Rancho San Diego and came across this book in the Cafe.
Sounds like a good read.

Weigh less!

Save Money!

Look Great!

www.theskinnybudgetdiet.com

What do you think?

Michaels Rose Fabric Embellishment

What would you do with these? Soft and pretty like the woman I strive to be! Hee hee

Michael's Craft Store

 My home away from home!I totallty get wrapped up in a "crafting portal" in a whole other universe!
 www.michaels.com

Estate Sale on my day off

 

 

Love Estate sales however I find they are really "pricey" when the Estate team has more than 2 people working. Just remember this means all of those "workers" take a cut from the price. I am all about free enterprise however buyer beware when you walk up to an Estate sale and they have 10 people hanging out.

 

This estate sale was in Jamul,CA with only 2 people.Yeah!

 

I scored a box of miscellaneous buttons: $2.00,

a "Heidi" DVD- This is a feel good family oriented movie: $2.00

& a 1979 Church recipe book $1.00

 

My $5.00 score! Yeah me!

 

 

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Holiday Image - President's Day - Axe & Cherries

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Holiday Image - President's Day - Axe & Cherries

Ash Tree Cottage: Inspired by Country Living

                   Ash Tree Cottage: Inspired by Country Living:

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Image - Cute Dog - Spaniel

*The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Image - Cute Dog - Spaniel

Costco Auto Program & Road Trip to L.A. Garment District

I have been M.I.A. from  the world of blogging. 2013 brought great change and reflection.  I found an amazing job at The Costco Auto Program which  is a great team to be a part of!Love it! I am telling you, if you are in need of a New or Certified Pre-owned Vehicle CALL 1-800-801-9806

 COSTCO MEMBER'S ONLY PRICING is the way to go! Tell them Rachel Rhea sent you!

The Costco Auto Program is more than a service; it’s a resource too. Read about the latest in vehicle technology:  http://bit.ly/14Y76EI

Like most of America early on in the year, I am back at the gym. I am finding out,the faster the music I listen too,the faster I go. Whatever motivates,just go with it right?

Map of L.A. Garment District

Next week I will be going to the L.A. Garment District. I'm so excited! Can't wait to bring home great finds to share and little stoires to tell.

I'm back, stronger, determined and grateful to make 2013 a heck of a year.

Oh, I'm single so totally forgot it was Valentines Day. How did you spend Valentines-I'm going to live vicariously for a bit.

Faded Charm: ~The Ladies~

 Paid a visit to to Faded Charm: ~The Ladies~:  She writes :"Well I might not be completely ready for the upcoming show Junk Salvation , but these two ladies are ready to make their appearance" .....

Younique Virtual Party

Fake-It Frugal: Two Housekeeping Tools To Replace All The Rest!

 Paid a visit to Fake-It Frugal

Click below to check them out!great stuff!

Fake-It Frugal: Two Housekeeping Tools To Replace All The Rest!: If you are like me, you're always looking for a way to CHEAPLY make housekeeping easier on yourself. 

LOVE BAR KEEPERS FRIEND!
We all need a good strong friend who keeps a bar!
Seriously this stuff is AMAZING!

                                             

Dimensions -Design By Claudine Hellmuth

I have never embroidered ever in my 48 -almost 49 years (Dec.18th) -not ever. Took my weekly to Michael's and came across this:

Handmade Embroidery Kit
Transfers multiple times!With 19 Iron -on patterns  



Here is what the back looks like:
Contents:

• 4 Transfer sheets
• polyester/cotton fabric
• presorted cotton thread
• needle
• instructions

I totally need the instruction manual!

 

Here is everything laid out on a chair at the county library/home office

 

As I am typing this I am craving avocados? Do you think it means anything?

 

                                             
The bike is too cute!I want a house with a cobblestone walk way! Dreamy!

England...Oh reminds me of Rob Pattinson! Yet, he is losing his accent. Why would I say that out loud!Shameful.

Love CAFE decor. Coffee tea or me!!

 

Oh,PARIS!!!I so want to visit you!Look at the cute camera! The luggage is calling my name!

The instructions-a very important piece of information! Glad it's in English!

 

OK, I VISIONED A LARGER PIECE OF FABRIC YET THEY HAVE TO MAKE MONEY RIGHT? oops CAPS on -shouting my disappointment.

 Lastly,the pretty thread. I see another Michael's trip brewing in my near future. Doesn't look like enough. Especially if I make a mistake. Now where is that 40 percent coupon???????????

This is part one- once I find the iron,I am off to Embroidery Land. Just like Dorthy finding the Emerald City. Hope it's easier.......What do you think?

Hot Apple Cider & a Case of the Sniffles

 Visit Inspirations By D
  Hot Apple Cider & a Case of the Sniffles

Doesn't this look yummy?

Finding Your Soul Mate - Well sorta

The following is a true story. No names have changed to protect the innocent. In fact,I don't have a name for the little couple I find at my local Goodwill Industries store in Rancho San Diego,CA.

I found"the woman" in the figurine section -standing there alone. Her mate?Husband? Significant other was no where to be found. I didn't even know he existed until a whole month later. While visiting Goodwill again, there he stood. Alone, looking very familiar. Then,it hit me, I had his wife at home!

 As the guilt set in, I rationalized how they most likely needed a break from one another. Downtime-to regroup or something. It wasn't like they were standing together and I broke up the couple. He was holding carrots maybe he wandered to the next farm and found the town tart and never came home? No, he belonged perfectly with his mate.

 They are a match made in heaven. Here are pictures of their first outing after being separated. I kept a close eye on the Mr. -so he wouldn't wonder off again.  

What should I name them? Any suggestions?