As you might be able to see there is a new theme here at thedomesticdiva.org. I’ve been working on this all evening. I still have some more updating to do but my eyes are starting to cross and it is getting really late so I’m heading off to bed. If you don’t see the new theme then refresh your browser.

The step-kids are over this weekend and I am absolutely exhausted. 3 screaming, running, nagging kids can really work your nerves after a while. All the fighting, accidents, and whining surely won’t be missed come [quiet] Monday morning. Pnut is enjoying having his brothers over, so it is all for a good cause.

I updated belly bean with a new theme and post as well so go check that out.

Well hopefully tomorrow Monday, I can give you an update with some pictures. Night all.

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Woo-hoo! 5minutesformom is having a contest for a free dyson vaccuum cleaner. I don’t know if you’ve heard of these vaccuums yet but they are off the chain. Totally awesome. Good luck folks!

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So I’ve found a new hobby. SEWING!!! My mother gave me her sewing machine and now I want to sew everything!!! I can’t stop looking for patterns whenever I go to walmart and don’t get me started on the ALL DAY search I did today for patterns and fabric on ebay. Its like I’m obsessed and I haven’t even sewn anything yet. LOL.

A friend of mine introduced me to Amy Butler and Oh my goodness she is a total genius. All of her designs and fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. I went on a splurge and bought her new book Amy Butler’s In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects because of an apron I saw that my friend had made that was too cute to pass up. And the best part is that on Amy Butler’s website she has some free patterns!!! Woo-hoo! There is a stuffed cat that I’m just dying to make for the new baby and a matching one for the pnut as well as turning the Cafe’ Apron into a skirt. BTW, I bought the Cafe’ Apron and Nappy Bag patterns off of Ebay earlier this week. They both came in the mail yesterday which has me even more excited. I’m now on the hunt for some really great fabric to make all of these little projects.

Help me I think I’m obsessed!!!!

My mother and I have several projects lined up, here are just a few:

Make a mai tei wrap

purse

Make a BABY wrap

nappy bag

curtains for the laundry room and the babies room

aprons

skirts

pot holders

two cats

fleece blanket for bedroom

The baby related stuff is of course the first to be made, just simply because I’m going to pop a baby out in a matter of weeks. But first before I can indulge in my new sewing hobby, I must get the house clean, housework for the day done, my “work” done on the computer [which is writing my paid posts], and last but not least a shower taken.

Oh and my mother and I are going to teach ourselves to knit. I’ve always wanted to knit so we bought some easy to do kits at the craft store that were on sale. Whenever she comes over for the weekend we are going to teach each other how to knit. She knows some of the techniques already that my grandmother had taught her so hopefully she can remember and teach me. I’d love to add knitting and sewing to my list of things that I can do. Its hard trying to be the well-rounded stay at home mom.

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Have you heard of Jean Claude? You haven’t? What? Where have you been? Jean Claude is none other than THE coolest cat on the internet today. Check out his video…

Is that not one cool crazy cat. Can you believe that Jean Claude is the number one player of backgammon. I’m very entrigued to see how good he really is. I mean a tiger playing backgammon? Have you ever heard of it? Me neither. Now I’m not dismissing the fact that he may indeed have some mad backgammon playing skills but is he really better than me? I’ve heard that this Jean Claude tiger cat has had extensive research at the University of Life under his built. He had even been known to have street smarts. But one must wonder how he got to be number one. Sure he is cute, smart, and even charming but is that enough to win a game of backgammon? So to you, Jean Claude, I have to say “You’re On”. Bring it on Jean Claude. Bring. It. On! That is, if you aren’t scared.

Along with the backgammon, thebackgammon masters also offer games in Poker and Liar’s Dice. All to download in one easy click of your mouse. You are sure to be entertained for hours.

This post is sponsored by: backgammon

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In the market for a new ceiling fan? Don’t know what to do with that tax return you received this year? How about investing and improving the look of your home with some new celing fans?

In my home we have a celing fan in every room. I can tell you from personal experience that it is great thing to have. Now a days it costs so much energy to run the air conditioning unit that it is just more economical to use the celing fans.

Some great celing fans that I’ve seen lately have been over at farreys. Craftmade and Casablanca ceiling fans are the hot ticket items this year for sure.

This post is sponsored by: celing fans.

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There is yet another dating community out there with a couple hundred Black Singles signing up each and every day. A great place to find that significant other at the blackscene. Test your fate with love at the “premier ebony dating community”.

This post is sponsored by: the blackscene.

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Hamburger Helper Microwave Singles
Honey Bunches of Oats cereal sample
Noxzema Triple Blackhead Cleanser
Maybelline Superstay Silky Foundation
Curel Hand and Foot Lotion
Biore Pore Perfect Sample
Almay Hydracolor Lipstick Sample

Let me know if ya’ll have problems with the links. Enjoy!

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As sad as it may be, we all know people that have struggled with drug or alcohol abuse. Some so much so that they need treatment for their addiction. Now, you may not be the one that has the addiction but just knowing someone renders you responsible to educate yourself so that you may eventually help these people into rehabilitation. The alcohol treatment at Watershed is superb! They have helped hundreds upon thousands of people kick the habit. And the number of successful treatments are still growing. Help is just a phone call away for your loved ones. Do your loved ones a favor and call today!

This post is sponsored by: the watershed

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The afternoon was spent by gardening. I had the green thumb itch a couple days ago and went to good ol’ wally world and bought some plants to try to make my new home a little more “home-ier”. Pnut of course had to help as much as he could. Throwing dirt out of my pots, watering everything he could find, and pestering the dog with the broom while he was chained to the porch [the dog, not the pnut]. Ah, it was a nice afternoon. I think the plants turned out great. I especially love my hanging herb garden and the 3 pots of flowers down the front steps. I think they both add a nice touch to the house. I am very limited in what I can and cannot do as far as gardening goes. I can plant a pot garden but can’t actually plant stuff in the garden-garden because it is too much work for this ol’ pregnant body to try to take on. That is all fine with me as in a couple of months I’m not going to be too concerned about taking care of a garden when I’ll have a newborn on my hands.

Please Note: Recipe Rush has been updated with a new recipe and some photos of my kitchen in my new house. Also, Belly Bean has been updated. I went to the doctor yesterday and lets just say we had our second ultrasound done. Go found out the sex of the baby!

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