This past weekend was another big disappointment for me. For the second month in a row I missed out on the local trade days. It was supposed to be my big weekend! My moment of triumph! My chance to contribute to my family! And it sooooo didn’t happen :( Every thing was going perfectly! I was … [Read more...]

Hello Happy Hour Readers! My name is Jennifer from Finding My Way in Texas where I blog about adjusting to my new life in Texas and all of my DIY/Crafty endeavors. I also own and create for my handmade business and etsy shop Salter Creations. I'm a glue gun addict, have a crazy obsession with owls … [Read more...]

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    I’m doing another AWESOME giveaway over at seven thirty three today! You could win a custom Hat or $15.00 for the shop :) Pretty sweet right?? It gets better!! I’m offering a discount code for my shop as well… but you’ve got to head over to Seven Thirty Three to get it :) … [Read more...]

  This is George He is my Grandfather on my Dad’s side. I took this picture on his last birthday in June of 2008. I still miss him. I can honestly say that he was one of the most incredible men I’ve ever known. He lived every moment of his life with integrity and encouraged everyone around him to … [Read more...]

I stayed up wayyyyyy too late last night, but I had to! I couldn’t stop sewing!!!A couple weeks ago I signed up for the solids only tote challenge hosted by Ricochet and Away.There is an amazing group of crafters with some incredible ideas participating.I honestly didn’t think that I’d get my … [Read more...]

  My former Fall swap partner and her BFF are having a giveaway! And what a sweet giveaway it is! They are giving one lucky reader a custom “I Love My State” tote! I so want one :) Be sure to check out their fabulous blog for lots of ways to win and be sure to tell them that I sent you! … [Read more...]

  Well not quite Literally… but man! It burns! Why you ask? Because Mule made some of his delicious queso! He likes it spicy and my spice tolerance is a –3 compared to his +11 on a scale of 1 to 10. So we compromise at about a 4. He adds more seasoning to his own little bowl and I make sure to have … [Read more...]

  This weekend was full of Firsts! Some Amazing and some down right awkward! It all started a couple of weeks ago on Craigslist. At least once a week I scroll through local ads for photography/event opportunities. I came across one that sounded interesting asking for local photographers to work for … [Read more...]

  Having recently moved to Texas, I am not quite in the habit of getting birthday cards and presents out in time. I’m the oldest of 6, and next is my sister Sherri. We were only 14 months apart, and grew up being the best of friends. Life has taken us to different places, but she is still the one … [Read more...]

  I’ve been crazy busy the past couple weeks. Lots of crafting, sewing, and creating for the Christmas craft shows and markets I have coming up, as well as some photography and editing that I got to do :) I love being busy, and I love helping other people, but sometimes I need to do a project that’s … [Read more...]

  So its officially November and I feel no shame in gushing about Christmas! I’ve got about a million Christmas projects I want to do, and I am hoping that I have enough time! Top of my list is a Christmas lap quilt, but right after that is Ornaments! Course that means that I’ll need a tree. Since … [Read more...]

  I think one of the best things Mule has ever spent money on was an electric rotisserie. Seriously! We use it at least once a week. We’ve done fish and chicken. I’m thinking a chunk of beef might be good in there too! The rotisserie makes cooking a chicken so easy. The best one yet has been the one … [Read more...]