We almost have the apartment together. Once those last few boxes are unpacked, I’ll have more time on my hands. My plan is to start some DIY sewing projects. I bought several yards of fabric in Ghana last summer for my mom and myself. My plan is to make placemats and table runners (if there’s enough fabric). That’ll be my first project. Simple, right? Well, I haven’t sewed anything in about 15 years, so I have to start somewhere small! My mom actually borrowed my old machine which subsequently broke. She just replaced it for me last week (Thanks, Mommy!).

For my second project, I picked up a simple pattern to make reusable shopping bags. I can’t stand to throw away plastic bags. I hoard them instead. If I make some reusable bags, I can avoid this problem altogether. Jo-Ann fabric is having a great sale this weekend, so I got a great deal on several yards of fabric.

I’m holding the baby while hubby makes smoothies. After that, it’s pedicure time for me!