easter woes and dry heaves into collection plates....
So, I don't know about the rest of you parental units of two or more out there, {or even with one child} but Easter can get pretty flippin expensive at our house. It's been a rude awakening for us. Around this time of year, my children usually need new shoes, {+40-50 ea.} an outfit for easter morning, {+60-100 ea. because let's be realistic here...even a new pair of slacks, shirt, and tie for a little boy can leave you in the 50 to 60's range...ridic} top that off with a more than generous visit from the wonderful Easter Bunny {Yes, we celebrate the bunny} and you're done. For the next three months of your budget. I don't usually discuss money on here, but just for the sake of averages, I do believe this is what one family can easily spend. Don't get me wrong, we're not blowing money out the wazoo (we can't) but I think its a southern thing. Kind of silly. Yet oh so necessary... So this year, I decided to do things a bit differently...
I'm holding off on the shoes even though Aiden's toes are touching the ends of his Sperrys. I prefer sandals in the spring. I went to a consignment sale and found a super cute blazer for him {3 smacks!-it looks brand new!-Kenneth Cole, hello!} to don with a super cute dress shirt/slacks combo he already owns. Our neice (GOD BLESS HER) gave us a zillion frilly outfits she wore, some of which Emerson hasn't even modeled yet. We're set. We lucked out {this year.} It's nice to save a little money in that department. In fact, I'm kind of proud of myself. Especially with all the little adjustments that have been going on around the Mills hizzy. I can't imagine what it will be like with THREE next year. And my children will look just as froofroo as any other kid on Easter Sunday. {Which, if you ask me, I do believe the southern traditions of yore tend to negate the entire point of it all, but alas, not going there...} I guess I was just wondering if any other families out there find themselves in the same predicament.
Which brings me to my point, if you've stayed with me this long. I started having contractions again (I do that EVERY pregnancy) and I was thinking of things to put in their baskets-a project I could do to stay off my feet for a while. Started looking on Etsy. Found some fabulous finds {here.} But multiply that by two. And then I kind of wanted three so baby no. 3 could have something in his/her nursery. And I decided to sit down and make my own. Yeah. It took me forever, but I can easily say its one of my favorite projects ever. No pattern. Just kind of made it up. (And I am no seamstress, so please don't judge!)
I paid nada for these giant fluffy rabbit pillow thingies. And I'm so proud. Some leftover minky + designer fabrics...viola! I have promptly dubbed them (from left to right) Henry, Lulu, and Ruby. Just wanted to share, as these were totally made from scraps I had around my house! I feel like I have something special to give the kids on Easter Sunday. And I probably saved around 90 bucks. SWEET! If you have a little time on your hands, or absolutely none between potty training and teething monsters (me!) its a great project to conquer at night! I did all mine in a day. Cut in the morning. Sewed and stuffed that night. You can even get patterns online if you're a patterns gal. I thought it was kind of fun designing my own. I'm rambling now, so without further ado...
Just wanted to share-and encourage other budget frazzled mommies out there to have a little fun with their creative side this easter...
In other news, speaking of church, I was wearing this purple shirt with a slit down the middle this morning and after wrestling with Emmy for a few happned to look down. {side note: I'm big on modesty, just, well, because.} So I should have known to wear a shirt underneath for baby proofing. My entire BOOB was hanging out of my shirt. I think the communion guy totally saw it. At least I noticed him dry heaving into the collection plate, so I'm not too sure...
Other posts here, here, and here. Have a great early week!
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The bunnies are the cutest things!!! I totally feel you on the Easter woes - but my MIL insists on buying Claire's dress every year, so I let her =).
I had a very similar incident a couple Sundays ago - I heard a pop when I reached down to get Claire some gum and looked down and the seam right in my cleavage had popped open and I was exposing waaaaaaaay more than planned =)
Ok, I'm not a big fan of all the stuffed Easter bunny stuff, but I LOVE those. What an awesome idea.
I reeaaallllyyy want one of those bunnies. How many shirts could I monogram/applique for us to work up a "trade? :) You are so talented. I wish I could just come up with stuff like that.
As for the Easter holiday moolah....I am borrowing a dress from Ashley B, her toes are too busting out the ends of her shoes but they have to work, and my mom bought some stuff to help me fill her Easter basket. I think Ive only spent about 10 dollars. Im pretty proud of that.
I love the bunnies! Those are too cute!! You could totally sell those... :-)
On a side note...where in your house did you take those pics? Cause I don't recognize it. Of course you have done a lot in your house since the last time I was there :-)
You have to sell those bunnies! I've always wanted to come up with some sort of stuffed animal to sew and sell, but haven't found the right funky retro look. As usual, you have created something fantastic! People would pay big. (then you could buy the easter outfit!)
P.S. I see the rug you found for the nursery!!!! Are we getting a smidgen of a preview?! Love the baskets.
Those bunnies are too stinkin' cute! and I'm so not a stuffed anything kind o' girl! you should sell them. Easter is ridiculously expensive in the South. Ab-so-lute-ly ridiculous! I get shoes for my little boy to wear on Easter & then he wears leather flip flops the rest of the summer - for what?! but i feel like i have to do it!
Hahhaha! Love the immodesty during the communion story! That's a fear of mine as well!
I LOVE those rabbity-fluffy things! I am so inspired! I hate patterns myself, but that looks like I could probably do something ~ish and I know my kids would love it! I recently got some things from my Mom from my childhood and I just love the instant return to kid-dom when I squeeze my "Poochie" dog or my Kitty-Cat pillow my Mother made for me.
Love this post. Good luck w/ the contractions & staying off your feet!
I am SO impressed!! And no pattern - wow!! I think you are quite the advanced seamstress here :)
So cute! I kind of want one just for me! :P
On the Easter thing...no kids, so I know it's a different thing, but I finally quit buying myself a new outfit when we got married. Like you said--it seemed to miss the point. Congrats on the finds, though!
Those are ADORABLE!! I want one for Rhegan & Austin!! You should definatly make two more and sell me!! :)
haha thanks peeps. too much work. feel free to copy. perhaps in the future I shall sew and sell. too many nursery projects. happy sewing everyone!!!
$40 to $50 for a pair of toddler shoes??? Are they equipped with flubber? Everything my kids wear comes from consignment or warehouse clearance sales. Too bad we don't live closer or we could swap hand-me-downs! The bunnies are adorable... could I BE any more intimidated by your talent?????
Hannah-just an average. I usually hop on ebay, as there, once again, are not that many options here in fungomery.
Once again, Supa, you amaze me with your talent and creativity. Love the bunnies and you're ABSOLUTLEY right...you do have something very special to give your kids for Easter. You're so cool!
Hey, shout out to you on my blog! Love you, girl.
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