tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67544533399332244822024-03-12T19:05:22.616-05:00Nifty*Thrifty* Retro*MamaAtomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-38109003473419308762011-12-18T07:41:00.004-06:002011-12-18T08:17:07.067-06:00For Military MeritAs you all know my husband is back from his 3rd deployment. On this last deployment the truck he was in hit an IED. My husband got the worst of it from hitting his head, another was injured from jamming his knee. Everyone walked away.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N_4SAIhmFww/Tu3vyV1CF7I/AAAAAAAAAfU/HH09tTaHdA0/s1600/carlosied.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N_4SAIhmFww/Tu3vyV1CF7I/AAAAAAAAAfU/HH09tTaHdA0/s320/carlosied.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687465552570881970" /></a><br />Hope you arent queasy. Some people cant believe he would send me these kind of pictures. Im not one to put my blinders on though. I know its dangerous. Hes Infantry. Its what they do. Alot of jobs in the Army arent dangerous. His is and I realize this. Anyways last month he was awarded the Purple Heart. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzSzzwkObfU/Tu3zswumGMI/AAAAAAAAAfg/nHDq1HWrM8U/s1600/purpleheartceremony4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzSzzwkObfU/Tu3zswumGMI/AAAAAAAAAfg/nHDq1HWrM8U/s320/purpleheartceremony4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687469854758934722" /></a><br />While Im catching you up on my Army wife life, he was also promoted to Sergeant in October! Finally!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-85996520021353202322011-12-13T16:37:00.005-06:002011-12-14T17:04:15.104-06:00The Ones That Got AwayIf you are anything like me I have a gazillion favorite things on Etsy. I try to keep it around 7 or 8 pages and no more. One of my OCD features. I delete sold things generally, or once in a blue moon I change my mind about an item. Sometimes I covet things FOREVER lusting after them waiting for that special moment when I have enough money to make it mine. It GUTS me whenever I see one of my favorites has been sold. Dont get me wrong. Im happy for the seller. I really am. Im just crushed that I couldnt have been the sale. These are the things I loved so much I cant even delete them from my favorites. Some of these things were sold the DAY I got the funds to buy them. These are the ones that got away.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.273040888.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 604px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.273040888.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.288986095.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 547px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.288986095.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.252890232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 542px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.252890232.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.291396300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 428px;" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.291396300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.259484575.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 407px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.259484575.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.258651015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 419px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.258651015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.272154659.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 474px;" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.272154659.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-39198857478468029742011-12-07T11:09:00.005-06:002011-12-07T11:16:25.754-06:00Remembering Pearl Harbor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq8NZhJ0Jf4/Tt-d5day3gI/AAAAAAAAAe8/O1QcQ-9eImo/s1600/remember.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sq8NZhJ0Jf4/Tt-d5day3gI/AAAAAAAAAe8/O1QcQ-9eImo/s320/remember.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683434865239973378" /></a><br />Today is the 70th anniversary of the bombimg of Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack in 1941 killed more than 2,400 Americans and damaged eight of the Hawaiian naval base's battleships. Ive always wanted to go to Pearl Harbor and pay my respects to those who lost their lives that day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGHm89aaQe0/Tt-fBwyMr4I/AAAAAAAAAfI/UKNEqWbpfJ0/s1600/pearl-harbor-memorial.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGHm89aaQe0/Tt-fBwyMr4I/AAAAAAAAAfI/UKNEqWbpfJ0/s320/pearl-harbor-memorial.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683436107388989314" /></a><br />If we're ever lucky enough to be stationed in Hawaii for the Army I intend to do just that.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-24779576009090756502011-11-26T09:29:00.004-06:002011-11-26T09:42:14.960-06:00Happy Turkey Day & Black Friday Madness!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HSLi1i1DCxU/TtEGhl94DTI/AAAAAAAAAeA/DqZsURXzOP8/s1600/turkeyday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HSLi1i1DCxU/TtEGhl94DTI/AAAAAAAAAeA/DqZsURXzOP8/s320/turkeyday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679327779287993650" /></a><br />Here is my obligatory holiday post. I hope you had a great one stuffing yourself and shopping for deals or just doing whatever it is you do on holidays. We didnt have turkey, instead we opted for a creamed chicken dinner that we both prefer over a chunk of turkey on our plates. We like the leftover turkey sammiches, just not the turkey dinner itself. Weird eh? Thanksgiving is for family, not turkey, so I will happily break from tradition whenever I feel like it. <br />We partook in some Black Friday shopping at 8am. No we are definitely not the midnight or 5amers. Its not that important to me to get there super early to fight with an old lady for a $3 waffle maker. If you havent seen those videos, I suggest you head on over to You Tube and see what kind of shenanigans go on out there. Pepper spray? LOL it is NOT that serious people! <br />Also some new stuff added to the shop.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_oOXHLnHgc/TtEIizWErXI/AAAAAAAAAeo/SEIQKkeGHTQ/s1600/toddlerdress1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_oOXHLnHgc/TtEIizWErXI/AAAAAAAAAeo/SEIQKkeGHTQ/s320/toddlerdress1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679329999082270066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sORxS0BYItA/TtEIi0nqsAI/AAAAAAAAAeU/vqCAui6j604/s1600/bluedress2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sORxS0BYItA/TtEIi0nqsAI/AAAAAAAAAeU/vqCAui6j604/s320/bluedress2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679329999424499714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7DM791cySo/TtEIipSi2YI/AAAAAAAAAeM/5tjIS9PBKDc/s1600/basketpurse4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7DM791cySo/TtEIipSi2YI/AAAAAAAAAeM/5tjIS9PBKDc/s320/basketpurse4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679329996383115650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkQ8l3VtBC8/TtEIjq0TkfI/AAAAAAAAAew/byD3lj3FyKA/s1600/starletphoto2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tkQ8l3VtBC8/TtEIjq0TkfI/AAAAAAAAAew/byD3lj3FyKA/s320/starletphoto2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679330013973025266" /></a><br />Dont forget you can like my shop page on good ol Facebook! I will bid you good day to nurse your food hangovers now.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-15548623294610406352011-11-05T08:20:00.011-05:002011-11-05T08:48:41.113-05:00Not Everyone Can Say They've Been To A BallA few months after a deployment is over, a ball is held in celebration that its over and to remember the fallen. And just to get shitfaced while dressed up fancy. We went to the ball this time (read: I finally convinced my husband to dress up in his Class As and wear them for an entire evening). This years ball was held at the Opryland Hotel. Yes THAT Opry. Its the hotel for the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Not gonna lie, its expensive, but we got a room there anyway. I could probably do an entire post on just the hotel. Its pretty amazing. Its big enough for a little river to run through it which has boat rides, and at least 2 waterfalls on the inside that I saw. IN the hotel. This is what I saw when we first walked in<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJS5forzT34/TrU51fIs5qI/AAAAAAAAAcg/4Ah8bDOZ54k/s1600/opryland.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJS5forzT34/TrU51fIs5qI/AAAAAAAAAcg/4Ah8bDOZ54k/s320/opryland.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671502896796853922" /></a><br />Unfortunately this is the only picture I took because we were in a mad rush to get to our room and get changed. By the time we walked around that night it was too dark to get any good photos. The inside has little shops and restaurants and its like walking around outside at night. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8-Sj2Hvk9g/TrU6yKO2N4I/AAAAAAAAAcs/tkCnHWS1f5Y/s1600/ball1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z8-Sj2Hvk9g/TrU6yKO2N4I/AAAAAAAAAcs/tkCnHWS1f5Y/s320/ball1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671503939157505922" /></a><br />This is me right after getting my hair & makeup done by Ashley. Im pretty sure you all follow her blog Lisa Freemont Street but if you dont you should. Shes pretty amazing. And a very nice gal if I do say so myself. Here are some pics she took of my updo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw3qt0juZEs/TrU7l3awInI/AAAAAAAAAc4/X7Gcx1cwy58/s1600/ballhair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nw3qt0juZEs/TrU7l3awInI/AAAAAAAAAc4/X7Gcx1cwy58/s320/ballhair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671504827460362866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66TyhWGjDpI/TrU79mSPPzI/AAAAAAAAAdE/KnEiG9knDYw/s1600/ballhair2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-66TyhWGjDpI/TrU79mSPPzI/AAAAAAAAAdE/KnEiG9knDYw/s320/ballhair2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671505235178110770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQFGivMcQFg/TrU8Terc0fI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/mDVDtOCcuuQ/s1600/ballhair3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zQFGivMcQFg/TrU8Terc0fI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/mDVDtOCcuuQ/s320/ballhair3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671505611093496306" /></a><br />Heres my husband after he got dressed in the room.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R-Co4mFt36g/TrU9LzQGbrI/AAAAAAAAAdc/NM75pblXXyI/s1600/ball4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 303px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R-Co4mFt36g/TrU9LzQGbrI/AAAAAAAAAdc/NM75pblXXyI/s320/ball4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671506578688601778" /></a><br />And one my husband took of me during the cocktail hour.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HYsX21DIHmY/TrU9bDe65XI/AAAAAAAAAdo/Y10kWaTVWFs/s1600/ball3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HYsX21DIHmY/TrU9bDe65XI/AAAAAAAAAdo/Y10kWaTVWFs/s320/ball3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671506840743765362" /></a><br />And us after the ball. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhedH9I7jPg/TrU9rLqlaBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/iqUof8Lk8Xw/s1600/ball2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VhedH9I7jPg/TrU9rLqlaBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/iqUof8Lk8Xw/s320/ball2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671507117818079250" /></a><br />I wouldnt say it was *fun* but it was something to experience. Not everyone can say theyve been to a ball.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-57959251647895251922011-10-09T11:20:00.002-05:002011-10-09T11:20:19.747-05:00Meet Mabel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Meet Mabel, my mannequin! Shes modern but she feels like a Mabel to me so thats what I call her. Ive been searching for a dress form forever and a day and cant seem to find one in my area and definitely cant find one online in my price range when shipping is involved so I broke down and bought Mabel. Shes cheap but hey we cant all be classy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Despite her cheapness I think she makes the clothes Im selling look so much better than a hanger. Ive avoided selling clothes because I just dont feel a hanger does them any justice what so ever. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everything is currently for sale in the shop!
Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-41295034246968331822011-08-08T06:53:00.005-05:002011-08-08T07:10:00.637-05:00[Apology Blog Title Here]Yes I am a bad blogger. If Im not doing my household duties or being mama and daddy rolled into one, Im probably doing something that requires absolutely no thinking at all. Sometimes my days blur together. Im very tired most days. I wish I could be the happy housewife like this..
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<br />but yeah after you go through a couple months of deployment, exhaustion and monotony sometimes set in and its more like this..
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<br />Ive been putting off everything that hasnt been of high importance and my blog was on that list :( BUT my lil man is starting prek soon so just me and my little miss, I think Ill be able to keep up more. I have a TO DO list thats a mile long. The first thing on the list though is catching up on season 3 of True Blood..
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<br />Godric...Puurrrrr.
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<br />OH and I made a Facebook page for my etsy store yesterday. Like me! Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-11565604766011151272011-07-25T17:45:00.007-05:002011-07-25T18:05:50.299-05:00Kentucky Down UnderIve realized I havent posted much. Not about vintage or about life in general. So hopefully this post will catch you up some on my ultra fab life haha! <br />In May the hubby was home for 2 weeks of blissful R&R. We took Lil C to Kentucky Down Under which is exactly what it sounds like. It has kangaroos and dingos, sheep herding demonstrations, places to feed birds (that may or may not attack your head) and cave tours. (Kentucky has a lot of caves, its not related to Australia.)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RkOWTQrGv8c/Ti30SuKX9GI/AAAAAAAAAaI/xP0RQ6CroGU/s1600/kdu2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RkOWTQrGv8c/Ti30SuKX9GI/AAAAAAAAAaI/xP0RQ6CroGU/s320/kdu2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633427311376725090" /></a><br />You even get to pet the roos! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXs9da69xgk/Ti31Buqm4qI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/y-GDt3FBBlg/s1600/feedingthebirds1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dXs9da69xgk/Ti31Buqm4qI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/y-GDt3FBBlg/s320/feedingthebirds1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633428118965772962" /></a><br />Feeding some birds. These were eager for food, but not as eager as the ones I didnt get a picture of. They swooped down on us a la The Birds and I can totally see them taking over the world if they wanted to. They scared the crap out of Lil C. Damn birds.<br />Other than that we actually had a couple date nights thanks to my mom coming to help out with the kids so we could spend some alone time. We hadnt been to the movies since Feb/March of 2010. Sadly I cant even remember what we saw besides Water For Elephants which was excellent by the way. Reese Witherspoon does a great job on period pieces. See it if you havent!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-50293372673912736432011-07-19T08:32:00.003-05:002011-07-20T08:53:33.956-05:00New Items In The ShopHey yall! Heres some shameless advertising for the shop! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrRxlG43648/TibczcUHAOI/AAAAAAAAAZw/kYwzKFbhdfs/s1600/shroomglasses1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrRxlG43648/TibczcUHAOI/AAAAAAAAAZw/kYwzKFbhdfs/s320/shroomglasses1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631431160405360866" /></a><br />Ive listed the taller set of tumblers so far.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rYM_Jt2a2k/TibczIv9kuI/AAAAAAAAAZo/zUsP_F6SSx8/s1600/juiceserver5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rYM_Jt2a2k/TibczIv9kuI/AAAAAAAAAZo/zUsP_F6SSx8/s320/juiceserver5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631431155153474274" /></a><br />Pyrex juice server<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s6L1M0OzPBU/TibczOBC82I/AAAAAAAAAZg/aFRLJ-v_AGA/s1600/jewelrybox1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s6L1M0OzPBU/TibczOBC82I/AAAAAAAAAZg/aFRLJ-v_AGA/s320/jewelrybox1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631431156567307106" /></a><br />Mele jewelry box<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odAYSxAN9UI/Tibczv4TZiI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/v_1YUAp6_Nk/s1600/texturedyellowglasses2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odAYSxAN9UI/Tibczv4TZiI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/v_1YUAp6_Nk/s320/texturedyellowglasses2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631431165657441826" /></a><br />60s textured yellow glasses<br /><br />Dont hesitate to ask any questions or convo me on Etsy! I will ship anywhere and everywhere so just message me with your country and Ill get you a shipping quote lickety split!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-76766278521165787462011-07-07T16:59:00.009-05:002011-09-25T17:43:55.483-05:00Jeepers KeepersAs you now know I opened my Etsy shop, but these are the things I just had to keep for myself!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agCVMG6PJTY/TiHXmjXHmJI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/bsVngCVKNtA/s1600/teardropglasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agCVMG6PJTY/TiHXmjXHmJI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/bsVngCVKNtA/s320/teardropglasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630018066517039250" /></a><br />I had picked up a pair of these for the shop but I fell for em. Im addicted to glasses.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qZvw2Hy3H6w/TiHXmbNVDzI/AAAAAAAAAZI/RT6TsuMttg4/s1600/50sglasses3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qZvw2Hy3H6w/TiHXmbNVDzI/AAAAAAAAAZI/RT6TsuMttg4/s320/50sglasses3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630018064328494898" /></a><br />Only found 1 of this one so I figured I might as well keep it for myself haha<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6UoQ6YfU4qo/TiHXnGBf0kI/AAAAAAAAAZY/kkgS-pfGfho/s1600/pyrex.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6UoQ6YfU4qo/TiHXnGBf0kI/AAAAAAAAAZY/kkgS-pfGfho/s320/pyrex.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630018075821593154" /></a><br />Pyrex! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUNJ0eMD2hI/Tn-jhKXDWDI/AAAAAAAAAaw/iSYbsqhepGw/s1600/beadedgloves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NUNJ0eMD2hI/Tn-jhKXDWDI/AAAAAAAAAaw/iSYbsqhepGw/s320/beadedgloves.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656419447112685618" /></a><br />beaded gloves!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQvmdW3sx8Y/Tn-uSWCYz6I/AAAAAAAAAbo/8z10zDXRyg4/s1600/DRAINER.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pQvmdW3sx8Y/Tn-uSWCYz6I/AAAAAAAAAbo/8z10zDXRyg4/s320/DRAINER.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656431287177105314" /></a><br />A picture of my dish drainer. The pattern is Blue Heaven and it is indeed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r632CXfPN5A/Tn-klOTbPyI/AAAAAAAAAbA/sl7DmLMSCa4/s1600/atomicglasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r632CXfPN5A/Tn-klOTbPyI/AAAAAAAAAbA/sl7DmLMSCa4/s320/atomicglasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656420616402321186" /></a><br />Yes more glasses..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_EvugM-HPXo/Tn-klfATQLI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/NRONvHRC8I4/s1600/endtable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_EvugM-HPXo/Tn-klfATQLI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/NRONvHRC8I4/s320/endtable.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656420620885508274" /></a><br />Found this on the curb! Someone was going to just toss this! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nTe5GIdXwWQ/Tn-s7Q9BpTI/AAAAAAAAAbY/snHXCFkyBd0/s1600/atomicglasses2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nTe5GIdXwWQ/Tn-s7Q9BpTI/AAAAAAAAAbY/snHXCFkyBd0/s320/atomicglasses2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656429791163819314" /></a><br />i heart vintage glassware!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--VVmwmNpnbE/Tn-s7UhUcrI/AAAAAAAAAbg/9zlwMcKFMTU/s1600/saddleshoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--VVmwmNpnbE/Tn-s7UhUcrI/AAAAAAAAAbg/9zlwMcKFMTU/s320/saddleshoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656429792121352882" /></a><br />saddle shoes for my lil miss. <br />Oooook, this catches you up of many weeks of vintage huntin'. Many other things went to the shop and I will update that later. I need to do a life post too. SO much going on.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-21805937630900429662011-07-04T07:32:00.004-05:002011-07-04T07:48:55.125-05:00Taking The PlungeYes my friends, I have started my own Etsy shop. You can visit it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/missdceased?ref=si_shop">here</a>! My hopes for it are simple. I just want to add a little to the family income while doing something I enjoy. It gives me a reason to go thrifting and if I find something awesome that I cant pass up but dont need, I can still buy it! Haha! I dont plan on making big bucks and I hope my prices reflect that. Anyways, mosey on over and take a peek and add me to your circle and all that good social network stuff. Below is a few things in the shop currently.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GtfyzP2RzcQ/ThG2NoOaOnI/AAAAAAAAAY4/HJiE53mGKhs/s1600/tropicalbirds1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 157px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GtfyzP2RzcQ/ThG2NoOaOnI/AAAAAAAAAY4/HJiE53mGKhs/s320/tropicalbirds1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625477754814872178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIXAQ5W2my8/ThG2Nfj66oI/AAAAAAAAAYw/PcFGeUoaIyQ/s1600/wickerbag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIXAQ5W2my8/ThG2Nfj66oI/AAAAAAAAAYw/PcFGeUoaIyQ/s320/wickerbag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625477752489175682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ZuSWKAF9-8/ThG2NDLj1cI/AAAAAAAAAYo/h4OFP1hZRX8/s1600/yellowdress1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ZuSWKAF9-8/ThG2NDLj1cI/AAAAAAAAAYo/h4OFP1hZRX8/s320/yellowdress1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625477744870806978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C5MeYUH4isY/ThG2N6zhXwI/AAAAAAAAAZA/wprpl5565VQ/s1600/flowerpot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C5MeYUH4isY/ThG2N6zhXwI/AAAAAAAAAZA/wprpl5565VQ/s320/flowerpot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625477759802367746" /></a>Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-40531718323922686392011-06-28T15:55:00.004-05:002011-06-28T16:13:42.147-05:00A Thank You & GiveawayI received my copy of Revolutionary Road in the mail from <a href="http://ramblingsfromagirliegirl.blogspot.com/">Girlie Girl Housewife</a>! Thank you! Im only halfway through but WOW what a messed up couple eh?<br /><br />Also yall need to head over to<br /><a href="http://zootsuitmamablogspotcom.blogspot.com/2011/06/give-way-bowl-o-goodies.html?showComment=1309295460437#c8533376469006257983/">ZootSuitMamas</a> blog as she is giving away some Pyrex!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-30700440768980874632011-06-19T09:29:00.004-05:002011-06-19T11:43:37.059-05:00Where To Begin?As Ive said hubby came home on R&R and we did some things that I wanted him to be there for like Lil C's allergy test. It was a skin prick test and if you have ever had one, you know they suck. They prick your back with dozens upon dozens of stuff you could be allergic to and make you wait there while your back is itchy and hurts. Turns out, hes allergic to pretty much everything he likes to eat: wheat, bananas, oranges, peas, peanuts, oats, soy, peaches, onions, shrimp, corn, squash and probably more. I keep having to refer to the test results because its so bizarre to me. Who is allergic to corn? Special diet here we come! <br />We also went to see his developmental pediatrician and he was officially diagnosed with PDD-NOS which is on the autism spectrum. I always knew as a Mommy always does but its still hard to accept/admit. Therefore in addition to all the rest of what has to be taken out of his diet Im also taking out dairy/casein. Theres an "autism" diet that many have seen awesome results with and since its only one more thing to take out I figured its worth a shot. It limits an already limited special diet because of his allergies but if it helps Im willing to give it a go. Special diets have been known to help many diseases and help people live the best lives they can so it makes sense to me. Im not going to get too detailed about it. Just know that probably a good 80% of our food is going to come from Whole Foods or online specialty stores which is going to be pretty pricey for a family of 4. Yep, we're all going to do this diet. All for one and one for all. <br />If you read all this and are still with me, heres a few goodies I have found as of late!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mA5QCpvn5hQ/Tf4mzvsySmI/AAAAAAAAAYY/1Z0E19gr01g/s1600/blackwickerbag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mA5QCpvn5hQ/Tf4mzvsySmI/AAAAAAAAAYY/1Z0E19gr01g/s320/blackwickerbag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619972055424453218" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zi9gUZ3UM30/Tf4mzZqBCNI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/i64VJ5Z1QAA/s1600/50sglasses2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zi9gUZ3UM30/Tf4mzZqBCNI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/i64VJ5Z1QAA/s320/50sglasses2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619972049507256530" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fXmCH2mlaX0/Tf4m0K9vHGI/AAAAAAAAAYg/KJSroX8uenY/s1600/suitcase.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 245px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fXmCH2mlaX0/Tf4m0K9vHGI/AAAAAAAAAYg/KJSroX8uenY/s320/suitcase.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619972062743305314" /></a>Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-10774749128521641472011-06-05T10:53:00.011-05:002011-06-05T11:27:40.370-05:00Time Sure Does FlyWhoa. I havent had a new post in a while. Not that I havent been thrifting, and definitely not because I dont have anything to say, I just, well, got busy, out of the habit, or became lazy. Call it what you will. I also enjoyed 2 weeks of my husband being home! It went way too quick, but only a few more months to go. Ive actually gotten so much within the past month or two, and my hubs spoiled me a lil while he was here which was nice. Ill do my best to catch you up with the goodies, though it might take another post or two. Also some things are for sale! Im thinking about opening up my own Etsy shop but Ive been procrastinating on that as well. I really want to contribute to the fams funds, and if nothing else offset my own *ahem* habits. If you see something thats up for sale, and you want to inquire about it, please do!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8W1SSu3ETzk/Teuox1BQWPI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/_ZZ8nTN-TGs/s1600/thrift3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8W1SSu3ETzk/Teuox1BQWPI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/_ZZ8nTN-TGs/s320/thrift3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614766934446856434" /></a><br />I picked up this rhinestone number in the hopes that perhaps I could be June Carter Cash for Halloween or something but it doesnt fit. Labeled a size 16 but fits a little smaller than that. Not a rhinestone missing! It is for sale!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SaycAnvsR_Q/TeupW_PGCuI/AAAAAAAAAXY/1pd8Sk1KrDg/s1600/thrift1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SaycAnvsR_Q/TeupW_PGCuI/AAAAAAAAAXY/1pd8Sk1KrDg/s320/thrift1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614767572844415714" /></a><br />I loved the print of this one.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3JWrS3qM1A/TeuqyukOuQI/AAAAAAAAAXg/Jta9jDudjj0/s1600/thrift2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3JWrS3qM1A/TeuqyukOuQI/AAAAAAAAAXg/Jta9jDudjj0/s320/thrift2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614769148917627138" /></a><br />This dress appears to be home made. I love the neckline but it needs a belt to give it some shape.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9hK5MbYQ1U/TeusBWM0cJI/AAAAAAAAAXo/11JJqylAW-M/s1600/tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K9hK5MbYQ1U/TeusBWM0cJI/AAAAAAAAAXo/11JJqylAW-M/s320/tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614770499586650258" /></a><br />Picked this straw bag up at Goodwill and have been carrying it almost everyday since. Look at the inside lining! So cute!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4hfCT1re6hA/TeusYXXzRLI/AAAAAAAAAXw/CNeXAjBPBO0/s1600/thrift4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4hfCT1re6hA/TeusYXXzRLI/AAAAAAAAAXw/CNeXAjBPBO0/s320/thrift4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614770895038137522" /></a><br />This LBD has a sheer draped neckline and two rhinestone bows on each side! I dont often have a place to wear LBDs to but no this isnt for sale.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ndFp_P0OBo/TeutCYCswOI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0hnQ9Q9aleg/s1600/handbags.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ndFp_P0OBo/TeutCYCswOI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0hnQ9Q9aleg/s320/handbags.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614771616772571362" /></a><br />Both of these were a total of $1 plus tax. Steal.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YRgfKU9SaNQ/TeutVNiSfOI/AAAAAAAAAYA/ezKtlUu2qIY/s1600/cutee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YRgfKU9SaNQ/TeutVNiSfOI/AAAAAAAAAYA/ezKtlUu2qIY/s320/cutee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614771940369792226" /></a><br />These were bought off Etsy via Kitty Von Purrs store. If you havent checked out her goodies, you should. Her sales help pay for her cancer treatments.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qyFq-_IDD1I/TeutsHZ4xUI/AAAAAAAAAYI/AZbVMTLz_XE/s1600/basketpurse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 118px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qyFq-_IDD1I/TeutsHZ4xUI/AAAAAAAAAYI/AZbVMTLz_XE/s320/basketpurse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614772333860930882" /></a><br />I found this basket purse in Goodwill. Seriously, Goodwill has been good to me lately and it usually never is.<br />OK gals, thats it for now!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-69035877808349384962011-05-12T13:59:00.000-05:002011-05-13T11:10:09.630-05:00Please Stand By..Anyone else having trouble commenting? Sometimes I can and sometimes I cant on my laptop and I never can on my phone. Am I the only one with technical difficulties? I want to comment dammit! I have things to say haha!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-62900707371057292332011-05-11T08:30:00.004-05:002011-05-11T08:39:54.336-05:00Vintage GlasswareLately Goodwill and a few other thrift stores have been very good to me. Im going to break up my finds by catagories because Im far too lazy to post them all at once haha! Hey Im honest! These are the recent glassware goodies.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9RTaNTKyrXA/TcqQiQHeNDI/AAAAAAAAAXE/eyCgy9B1ZZ4/s1600/termocrisa.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 126px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9RTaNTKyrXA/TcqQiQHeNDI/AAAAAAAAAXE/eyCgy9B1ZZ4/s320/termocrisa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605451604332262450" /></a><br />Termocrisa, Mexicos version of Fire King<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-doS3VPn6LtI/TcqQiWqWEHI/AAAAAAAAAW8/vrzDZUW2iuE/s1600/folkymugs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-doS3VPn6LtI/TcqQiWqWEHI/AAAAAAAAAW8/vrzDZUW2iuE/s320/folkymugs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605451606089142386" /></a><br />Folky mugs<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2y-r-KPKH0/TcqQiGg3I0I/AAAAAAAAAW0/NrxoLTRpF8w/s1600/50sglasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j2y-r-KPKH0/TcqQiGg3I0I/AAAAAAAAAW0/NrxoLTRpF8w/s320/50sglasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605451601754399554" /></a><br />50s glasses. They arent in the best of shape but for 99 cents eh whatever. Sad thing is alot of the damage done was taking the dang tape off that they use to keep sets together. Anyone know of a better way to get the tape off? Maybe soaking them? Or maybe alcohol and cotton balls? WHY am I thinking of these things now? Let me know what you ladies do!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-82918162086271692222011-05-06T16:24:00.006-05:002011-05-06T16:33:25.927-05:00Its A Day To Appreciate ME!!Thats right folks! Its Military Spouse Appreciation Day! Feel free to appreciate and thank me all you want :D <br />Recently I was going through my kids closet and came across this dress my MIL gave us before Lorelei was born. Isnt it ADORABLE?<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ezeomag_e-Q/TcRn66G0kII/AAAAAAAAAWk/L3Uwvx9_lqQ/s1600/sailor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ezeomag_e-Q/TcRn66G0kII/AAAAAAAAAWk/L3Uwvx9_lqQ/s320/sailor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603718098083680386" /></a><br />I decided she needs to get some photos done in this dress but it was an epic fail so it got rescheduled. She looks so cute in it but unfortunately shes about to outgrow it so Im glad I got crackin on it. Ive gotten some goodies at Goodwill lately but right now Im too lazy to post them but I do have a photo of the books I picked up one day. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fXqslXzFwFM/TcRo022cxXI/AAAAAAAAAWs/eHVwY70OkXk/s1600/books.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fXqslXzFwFM/TcRo022cxXI/AAAAAAAAAWs/eHVwY70OkXk/s320/books.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603719093642118514" /></a><br />Yay books!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-58605016603691875172011-04-21T16:28:00.008-05:002011-04-21T16:56:41.199-05:00A Few Good FindsSo sorry for the lack of posts. My mind has been on other things. Mainly my husband coming home for R&R next month!!! Awesome that he will be home, sucky that its only for about 2 weeks. But Ill take it!<br />Anyhoo I found a new thrift store in town the other day. I think I might have seen it before but Im never in that area. One day we happened to be so me and the kids got our thrift on. I spent about $10 and this is what I got.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yzNGADF1nCk/TbCi7YyQ0wI/AAAAAAAAAWM/utTi93YTNiE/s1600/cupnsnack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yzNGADF1nCk/TbCi7YyQ0wI/AAAAAAAAAWM/utTi93YTNiE/s320/cupnsnack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598153477970776834" /></a><br />Forgive le dirt. I didnt clean them up before I took the photos doh! Anyways I found a Hakusan China cup and snackplate. So cute. I think they were made in the early 40s but not sure. Anyone know?<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--vaFeJzJJXc/TbCmR4oU16I/AAAAAAAAAWU/OTqQQWCdTJ8/s1600/tikis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--vaFeJzJJXc/TbCmR4oU16I/AAAAAAAAAWU/OTqQQWCdTJ8/s320/tikis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598157163011037090" /></a><br />Two wooden tiki masks for a hangin'. One is a lil chipped and doesnt have the hook anymore but the chip adds to the charm and Im sure I can add a hook later.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XG3ywb2SkDQ/TbCmtsPQhQI/AAAAAAAAAWc/jzh_Foi8arI/s1600/platstarburst.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XG3ywb2SkDQ/TbCmtsPQhQI/AAAAAAAAAWc/jzh_Foi8arI/s320/platstarburst.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598157640721007874" /></a><br />6 more plates to add to the 24 pieces I found at Goodwill last year. The pattern is called Platinum Starburst and I believe these were made in 1935.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-19732798452213869392011-04-16T07:11:00.001-05:002011-04-16T07:14:11.548-05:00Giveaway at Past Life!It makes me want to go on vacation! Check it out at <a href="http://pastlifevintage.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-mahalo-to-my-followers-giveaway.html">Past Life</a>!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-8187618366449182002011-04-10T10:46:00.002-05:002011-04-10T10:54:03.067-05:00Giveaway to check out!Check out this neato giveaway at <a href="http://ramblingsfromagirliegirl.blogspot.com/2011/04/give-way-to-celebrate-50-followersand.html">Ramblings of a Girlie Girl Housewife</a>!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-17595253955522124792011-04-09T10:56:00.008-05:002011-04-10T08:01:12.214-05:00New (to me) GlassesFirst off I have to say, where does the time go? I get busy and put off blogging and the next thing I know weeks have gone by. I read blogs, but didnt have the motivation to actually write anything myself even though I have had some things to say. ::sigh:: <br />Anyways this is my 100th post! Break out the cyber streamers and noise makers!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0hYOO6lASUU/TaGmbVTiHQI/AAAAAAAAAV8/B0Xjt27s5-k/s1600/celebrate.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0hYOO6lASUU/TaGmbVTiHQI/AAAAAAAAAV8/B0Xjt27s5-k/s320/celebrate.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593935200676617474" /></a><br />Now that thats out of the way I can show you the new to me glasses I got a while back. I got them from the guy that I bought the lamps from. Im telling you he has a ton of stuff I want. Mostly pink pyrex and more glassware but since I have no where to display anything yet, and when I do it will be filled fast I need to restrain myself a lil.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DMEcmku-t_g/TaGnGyTX8vI/AAAAAAAAAWE/SDw59EUmxGk/s1600/fishyglasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 274px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DMEcmku-t_g/TaGnGyTX8vI/AAAAAAAAAWE/SDw59EUmxGk/s320/fishyglasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593935947194954482" /></a><br />Love em! Not the best of photos I know. Will we drink out of these? Probably not til the kids are older. Hide the glasses but use the two tiered shaded lamps you ask? Yeah my reasoning doesnt always make sense to even me. We dont really have room for more glasses in the cupboard but hopefully soon I will have my moms china cupboard and my 30s china and these sweet babies will hang out together soon. And by soon I mean hopefully in the next year or so. Your guess is as good as mine because we have to go pick it up. Im still thinking about some of the other glasses he has. If I can find the photos maybe Ill let everyone out in bloggerworld see why I keep buying from the same guy haha. XXAtomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-45944442098119659412011-04-05T07:54:00.004-05:002011-04-05T07:56:21.255-05:00Pretty Little Things giveaway!<a href="http://artdecodame.blogspot.com/">Pretty Little Things</a> is having a pretty amazing 400 followers giveaway. If you dont check it out Id say you're missing out!Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-23831405411773310472011-03-27T07:05:00.002-05:002011-03-27T07:29:19.244-05:00Blog Spotlight: Voodoo StitchesIf you arent following <a href="http://voodoostitches.blogspot.com/">Voodoo Stitches</a> Id have to ask WHY?? And then tell you to get to it! She makes the most fab clothes and I just adore her blog.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-89405313356496018972011-03-23T06:38:00.004-05:002011-03-23T06:42:28.276-05:00Cute N Lil<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zwP_Tkfr12I/TYncR6K1TkI/AAAAAAAAAV0/LklYIwB8dl4/s1600/purse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 289px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zwP_Tkfr12I/TYncR6K1TkI/AAAAAAAAAV0/LklYIwB8dl4/s320/purse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587239012960390722" /></a><br />Just like my lil Lorelei. I found this purse at Goodwill not too long ago for $1.79. Super cute I think but too small for this mama. I need something big enough to lug purse and diaper bag essentials. If it was bigger I would keep it for myself but it just so happens to be the perfect size for a fashionable toddler! This is the same Goodwill I found her cute little red jewelry box that if it had been bigger I wouldve kept it for myself ha! Everytime I go there I find something miniature size for her. Shes a lucky lady.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754453339933224482.post-37991742051865654232011-03-04T10:50:00.007-06:002011-03-19T15:57:59.145-05:00The Life of an Army Wife + Doily MadnessIf you arent aware the Army is all about paperwork, paperwork, paperwork! I wanted to get my kids registered for the hourly care on post. In order to do so, I had to provide tons of paperwork including birth certificates. So at this point I would assume some of you might be thinking "Shes a stay at home mom, why does she need child care?" Well, Ill tell you why. I need to get some allergy tests done on my son and instead of all three of us being completely miserable for hours on end, I decided it would be best to use the hourly care on post for Lorelei. Not only does she get to be around other little ones but she also doesnt have to endure a couple hours of what I assume will be her big brother crying alot. Because my hubs is deployed we also get a discount which cant be beat for hourly care at only $2 per hour per child. In addition to that, I have to have the kids registered in CYS so that my son can go on a waiting list for their toddler programs. Early intervention stops when he turns 3, so I need to have something lined up for him to continue to progress. Plus the possibility of having a child free hour to myself makes me simply giddy. SO as Im digging out all the stuff I need to take in and provide I realized I couldnt find my childrens birth certificates. And Im freaking out. I tear the whole house apart and where did I find them? In a new file folder I had made maybe 9 months ago under the file marked "birth certificates". Haha yes I am losing my mind. Totally forgot ever doing such a thing. But as I was searching I did find the doilys my MIL made that I couldnt find for my dang giveaway. Arent they lovely?<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gvKkPomIKbk/TYUXVkW7qmI/AAAAAAAAAVk/5CxzV-JdZ4c/s1600/doily4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gvKkPomIKbk/TYUXVkW7qmI/AAAAAAAAAVk/5CxzV-JdZ4c/s320/doily4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585896572127521378" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Px1o_SXUiH4/TYUXVfREI1I/AAAAAAAAAVc/Cxbt3EK6Wig/s1600/doily3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Px1o_SXUiH4/TYUXVfREI1I/AAAAAAAAAVc/Cxbt3EK6Wig/s320/doily3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585896570760733522" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvkPN6AAoOo/TYUXVW5sYLI/AAAAAAAAAVU/KgSh3duEVi8/s1600/doily1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvkPN6AAoOo/TYUXVW5sYLI/AAAAAAAAAVU/KgSh3duEVi8/s320/doily1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585896568515223730" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sYn9LCwTvkE/TYUXVAFlqYI/AAAAAAAAAVM/1UDEnOmkUl0/s1600/doily.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sYn9LCwTvkE/TYUXVAFlqYI/AAAAAAAAAVM/1UDEnOmkUl0/s320/doily.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585896562391099778" /></a><br />My MIL has also made little beanies for my son when he was a newborn and she also makes scarves!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYBruLASGsc/TYUXVwOSEuI/AAAAAAAAAVs/QP7VSAwLNDA/s1600/scarves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYBruLASGsc/TYUXVwOSEuI/AAAAAAAAAVs/QP7VSAwLNDA/s320/scarves.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585896575312466658" /></a><br />She made me scarves in every color so I gave two to my mom because she walks to work and it gets downright frigid where she lives and she swears theyre the best scarves ever. I wish I could do the things she does, or I wish she lived closer. Im told she can pretty much sew anything. Thinking vintage patterns? She would hate living close to me haha.Atomic Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03862857804434375205noreply@blogger.com3