DIY Chore Chart

Today, I have a craft for you! B and I decided not to put up some of our pictures on the wall but rather than store the frames, I decided to repurpose them.

We have been having a difficult time with C doing her chores, we are at the ugly tween stage and I feel like I am nagging her. She probably feels the same way! So, little kid chore charts aren't the way to go. I decided to make an erasable one. All I needed was:

-large frame (I bought mine at Walmart ages ago for less than $10)
-patterned paper (I used a printed piece of thin cardboard from a hello kitty kit C got for her birthday, but scrapbook paper would work)
-tape (I could only find our packing tape,  go figure)
-poster letters (my cricut is still packed, but I got the letters at Dollar Tree, so $1)
-dry erase markers (again, Dollar Tree, $1)

This is pretty self explanatory, and the pictures help. I used a black frame and lighter colors for the background so the black was really noticeable. I wrote her chores, but I think I will include special things too. Like maybe when she has karate. I made sure to post it where we would all see it. The lightswitch below it is actually to get room and is at the bottom of the stairs.

Hopefully, this will be a reminder to her to do her chores more often. And yes, I know shower is not a chore, but it seems like a chore to get her to take one!

XOXO
Jes

I hate making plans...

B, C, and I were supposed to go back to ikea tomorrow, but B got pulled into a catering event. I hate when this happens. I would love to say this doesn't happen often, but it does. Usually it's with gifts. It's April now and I still have never gotten anything for valentine's day from B.

Oh well, I guess I will get over it, eventually.

Thrifting it up!

Well, today, my husband may kill me. I spent $100 on clothes for C and I. Honestly, I would say it could've been worse. C got 8 tops and 5 bottoms. 2 of the tops were things she can use to dress up other things. Thankfully, I was able to pick out and take out a lot of the things inappropriate for a girl her age. Unfortunately, I was only able to find 3 tops and 2 bottoms. It's difficult for me to find things in my style and size.
Here in Texas, there is something I have never seen, it's not exactly a thrift store, but a plus size consignment shop. They have some beautiful things. I tried on lots of clothes today, just sometimes they fit weird on me.

I think this day was a success, C is set for the summer, she said so herself and I walked away with some clothes. I usually feel really defeated after a day like today, but I had my little girl by my side. She even told me a big fat no on one cute shirt, it made me look terrible. At least she is giving an honest opinion, even if it's the Offal Truth.

Also, we got tons of name brands, a Candies top, stuff from matrices, all for a lot cheaper, don't be afraid of the thrift stores. Just dig a little and wear comfy shoes.

Date night? What's that?

As you can probably guess by the title, we don't get to go out often. I can't even tell you the last time B and I went out to eat. Or got dressed up and went out.

Sure, we eat out. Mainly casual places with C in tow. We enjoy it, but I wouldn't call them dates. We have never even been to a movie together and we have been together for almost 4 years.

Honestly, we haven't really been alone together in months. This morning was an exception, C left very early for a field trip. We were too tired to enjoy those few minutes though. And Lucky was with us. He has a tendency to "block" things if you know what I mean.

Yes, I totally look forward to C going to visit family this summer, we live too far away for her to visit them for the weekend. Oh well, at least I have something to look forward to.