Boys (or girls) Belts

I got this idea from iammommahearmeroar.net... she's chalk full of amazing ideas :) But I wanted my own spin on it.. so here's what I did:

I bought this belt material at walmart.. for 1.19 (and it makes 2-3 belts!)

I measured Killian's waist, and added more length so I could wrap it around a little (see the picture)

 

Using fabric paint, I painted on a train....

 

Then I sewed on buttons as wheels

 

Using a needle and embroidery floss.. it was very simple 

 

I added a buckle- This I found at walmart/Jo Anne's for another 1.00 

Finally, I sewed on velcro (sew on to the same side as the painting...

 

Lastly, I added his name to the front.. I debated about this for a while... but it's what he wanted so I went with it- knowing that his shirts would hide it anyways..

 

And here's the final result:

 

VERY Simple.. but also very personal... Killian's beyond excited to wear it . :)

 

 

 

Problem and Solution: Saving Money

 

Problem: I'm in a bad habit of spending.. and need to get in the habit of saving money (for vacation, christmas, birthdays, a new computer, etc.)

Solution: Envelopes. That's not the whole solution.. but a big part of it. :) Here's what I do. I take a certain amount out of my paycheck every week (ok.. I actually use my paychecks from my millions four part time jobs.. but if I only had one full time job, I'd take a certain amount out).  I have envelopes labeled for different things I'm saving for: 

1. Emergency fund (in case something big would happen)

2. A new computer 

3. A house

4. Vacation

5. Christmas

6. A Car emergency (or just car maintenance, because you never know when you'll get into a car accident, or your engine goes)

And I divide up my money into each category. Some (like christmas) only get about  5$ a week, because I only spend about $250.00 during christmas time. Some get a little more. It's a great way to save money.. and if you put your envelopes in your safe, you'll never touch it. I started saving last May for a vacation, and we'll be on our way to San Fransisco soon. And I'm not worried about finding the money in our budget :)

Envelopes... a great bank <3