I enjoy visiting
Biblical Womanhood every day. It is often that I leave there feeling encouraged, edified, and even sometimes get my toes stepped on in areas where I could improve.
Well, every week they have "Frugal Fridays" where you can post a money saving tip that you think would be of interest to others. Well the "tip" I am posting today, has saved me lots of money and is enjoyable to boot! So without further adieu...
Here is my first "Frugal Fridays" submission. I just had to share the website I found not too long ago that has free instructions to make beautiful boutique-quality custom-made hair bows. Bows that elsewhere go from $10-$15 online, you can make yourself to coordinate with outfits for a buck or two.
I'd also encourage you to use the opportunity to get to know other mothers better. I have met with other mothers several times now to make the bows and exchange ribbons and barrettes, and really enjoy the time with them(and my daughter enjoys playing with their children too). Be careful though, bow making can be addictive!
Please visit
Girly Things for the free instructions on multiple bow styles, bow holders, beaded bobby pins, and even a free tutu pattern(Yay! Guess what I'm making our daughter for her upcoming birthday) that you can construct yourself for under $5.00!
Here are some examples of bows I've made so far...
Here's some more...I told you it was addictive!!! Tee Hee!!
Don't forget to visit Biblical Womanhood for more Frugal Friday tips!
Thanks for looking!
Leaning On His Everlasting Arms,
Denise
While visiting my family in Canada, we got to go to the beach a couple of times. The first time, we nearly froze to death and only stayed about 15 minutes and just took a walk up and down the beach. I did manage to get a few nice shots in while I was there (of course). Here are my favorites from that day. Again, constructive criticism welcome! 
My sister graciously allowed me to post her shot. I really like how it turned out. (You'd never know that I actually removed our daughter from this particular picture while playing around with editing program)
When we went a few days later, the weather was much nicer. I actually went in the water up to my knees...too cold beyond that! Brrr!! But as usual, in the way our daughter grabs at life, we just couldn't keep her away.
This is a picture of a dragonfly. Notice how the wings go back instead of out when they are still. Hmmm. I think this one is the type that only has one pair of wings instead of two. Interesting! The picture is not as sharp as I would like it to be. I'll have to work on that. 
