May 2009

Easy Netbook Case

by Andi on May 28, 2009

in projects, technology

I spied this 2-bottle wine bad redtagged at Target and thought it would be a great option for a padded netbook bag! It is made of neoprene, like the netbook cases, but less expensive. All I had to do was remove the zig-zap stitching from the center (you can still see where it was). Now, [...]

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Inexpensive Pool Toys

by Andi on May 27, 2009

in projects

With pool season here, I’m excited to spend one of pool days with my little buddies! I was looking through my fridge to see what would become a pool toy this summer. Instead of buying toys, I collect and thoroughly clean plastic food containers to use at the pool or beach. This way when at [...]

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Tied-Up Pool Towels

by Andi on May 26, 2009

in projects

Each year, Target offers $4 towels and I stocked up a couple of years ago but it wasn’t until this year that I decided to add a simple customization. I like to fold my towel and the roll it to fit into my bag so by adding ribbons to one end, it will stay rolled. [...]

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Tech Talk Thursday

by Andi on May 21, 2009

in Cincinnati, site, technology

At my last job, my coworker learned about instant messaging, Second Life and Facebook because of me and I was equally delighted when my current coworkers and friends jumped into Twitter! It wasn’t too long ago that I was at my cousin’s 40th birthday party, that my aunts asked me to show them Twitter. That [...]

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Happy Birthday, J-baby!

by Andi on May 20, 2009

in life

Fry Guy Originally uploaded by udandi J-baby will be 2. Two! Tomorrow! I cannot believe it has been two years of watching this baby turn into a boy who loves exploring, hanging out and fries. As in, when I say just have one at a time. He shakes his head and holds up two fingers. [...]

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Diaper Cake for Baby Showers

by Andi on May 20, 2009

in projects

This past weekend I learned to make diaper cakes before attending a baby shower! A friend learned from her friend how to make a diaper cake and thought we might like making them for our expectant friends and since a few of us did not want to haul it to Babies R Us, we were [...]

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