For the next 2 weeks, there will be Absolutely NO heavy lifting, strenuous furniture moving and NO deep cleaning regimens for me. I have happily burdened all these responsibilities to my sweet husband. While he takes over all labor-intensive endeavors for the time being for the next 6 to 10 weeks, I promised him that… Continue reading Today marks 37 weeks!
Author: coffeewithisla
Hi! I am Isla, a stay-at-home-mom with a blog and a DIY crafting youtuber, Coffee with Isla. I share ideas on simple money tips, crafting and mommy / toddler adventures. Grab a cup of coffee (tea, hot cocoa, or latte) and lets have a conversation. If you are interested in crafting ideas, check out my youtube channel.
36 weeks and 4 days in
Hafa Adai My Beautiful Friends! It has been awhile since I posted anything new. In April, my family decided it was time that I needed to slow down, focus on my health, cut back on stress, slow down on blog writing, put crafting projects on hold, postpone coupon shopping hauls tentatively and temporarily shut down… Continue reading 36 weeks and 4 days in
Passing the time
Hafa Adai My Beautiful Friends! Like most folks we are at home in self – isolation, it has been since March 17, we have been confined to the house. Our shelter in place order has been set until the first week of April. To keep myself busy as much as my pregnant belly will allow,… Continue reading Passing the time
Couponing on Hold
For the last 2 weeks, I have done absolutely ZERO coupon shopping hauls as we are in self-isolation until ???? I am still doing coupon-related activities without leaving the comfort of my home: Reviewing coupon websites and coupon apps Watching Youtube couponing channels Reading coupon emails and newsletters Reviewing store coupon policies Understanding coupon fine… Continue reading Couponing on Hold
Family is Everything
Over the weekend, a very dear friend of mine passed very quickly and unexpectedly. I have since cried a trillion tears mourning over the passing of my friend because I don’t want to accept that she is gone. In my head, I am convinced she is napping. My friend, Ms. Jay was an elderly woman,… Continue reading Family is Everything
Home
The island of Guam is a place I call home. I have been away from home for almost 18 years, and forgot how beautiful the skies are on Guam! Momma sent me these pictures so I don't forget. As I scrolled through these photos, I was immediately, speechlessly, utterly homesick, because there is absolutely no place… Continue reading Home
One Yard DIY Blanket Update
Hafa Adai Everyone! So far, I have completed 6 baby blankets! My husband and I went for a nautical and island tropical theme. We did, however find Nintendo Game Controller fabric - and absolutely could not resist! For each blanket, took 15 to 20 minutes to make from beginning to end. One side of the… Continue reading One Yard DIY Blanket Update
Frugal All Purpose Cleaner
Hafa Adai Ya'll This is a quick DIY All-Purpose Cleaner! After the dish soap bottle is empty, but there is a little bit of soap left at the bottom ... don't be too quick to discard it in the re-cycling bin or trash can... add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinegar and fill the rest… Continue reading Frugal All Purpose Cleaner
5 Minute DIY Hand Sanitizer
Every store in a 25-mile radius of my home is completely sold out of hand sanitizer! I went to 4 different local stores, the last store I visited prior to heading home was Walgreens! And like all the other stores I visited, they were out too! AAAGGGHHH! Prior to leaving, I spoke to a Walgreen’s… Continue reading 5 Minute DIY Hand Sanitizer
DIY Baby Blankets
Hafa Adai! For the next day or two, I will be focusing my attention on making baby blankets for our little one arriving in the spring time. Yesterday, I visited Hobby Lobby for fabric and had a blast - fell in love with the tropical and nautical themed fabric! This week, March 9 to March… Continue reading DIY Baby Blankets
