Happy New Year from BellaBlushDesigns. I have been hoping to get back to this site much sooner than I have, but alas, life has kept me pretty busy. New Changes for 2022 This new year has already started behind. However, I still have plans. My plans continuously get thwarted, but I’m gonna keep pushing. First, I would like to introduce you to the newest little
Extended Break
I wanted to leave a message to let you know that why my Etsy shop is not currently open. I am still around, however with pregnancy and a new baby on the way I have decided to take an extended break. As a homeschooling mom of five, a new baby on the way, a new house being built and soon to move into, a new homeschooling
More Homeschool Drudge
I noticed recently that one of the most clicked links in my blog is my post about The Winter Homeschool Drudge. I’m kind of laughing to myself about that, as it’s only the beginning of December (November as I’m writing this). I wrote that quick post last year when I hit my typical post-Christmas holiday drudge. I’m not laughing at anyone. I definitely understand if others are hitting
Blessed Mess
When I look at my life- my home, children, and life with my husband, I can only sit back and praise God for what He has blessed me with. That’s not bragging; that’s acknowledgment. That is thankfulness. He has blessed this mess of a person beyond anything I could ever have dreamed up for myself. It’s Not the “Things” It’s not the “things” that we have that make
Honest Homeschool Encouragement
One of the reasons I decided to open my blog back up, was because I have been running into more and more families that are continuing to homeschool through this pandemic, and many of them are feeling overwhelmed and in need of encouragement. So, I thought I would share a few things that I have picked up over the years. First of all, I can’t fully
The Valuation of a Quilt
While I don’t have Extensive Knowledge in the History and Making of Quilts, I wanted to give some information on the understanding of Quiltmaking. So that non-makers can understand why the price of my quilts may seem high. There are many factors that go into the making of a quilt. From fabric type, batting type, thread type, etc. If you don’t understand the process of making a quilt