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Hi! My name is Heidi, I live in Fayetteville, AR which is a top 10 ranked city nation wide. I love it here- it’s beautiful with the mountains, lakes and rivers.  I love having seasons, changing weather whatever the season makes my heart pound! I am married to my college sweetheart Ben and have two little boys:   Bear who is 4 and has a rare genetic disorder called William’s Syndrome which makes every one he meets fall in love with him, and Bug who is my insane little toddler who is as sweet as sugar but already has a very determined personalty.

I love cheap fashion because that is all I can afford these days.   It’s  fun trying to create outfits with garage sale and thrift store finds and it’s inspired a regular spot on my blog.  I occasionally shop at TJ Maxx and Target, but only when I’m given gift cards!! I love photography- but it  is mainly taken with my phone now and not my nice Cannon 40D  because I don’t take the time. I love design and decorating and have done it professionally before but now I just take on DIY projects which include crafts and furniture. Nothing makes me happier than a good “After”.

I love Jesus and if you want to read more about that then read my extended bio below. I couldn’t do it without him! Part of the challenge this year has been going gluten and mostly dairy free. We eat cheese from time to time because what is life without cheese, no? Cooking has become more important because of this and the added burden of lack of finances. I try to cook as cheaply as I can and pass along tips when I have some! I love connecting to people on here and have made several great relationships so if you want to chat or have a question, leave a comment, find me on Twitter at TheBusyNothings or just e-mail me at TheBusyNothingsATgmailDOTcom I am PR friendly and love doing give-aways about products I believe in.

Extended Bio- for the serious readers!

I have been agonizing for awhile on how to describe myself. I want to talk about all my interests and hobbies. How I am married to the man of my dreams, still wearing size 4 designer  jeans, have beautiful, perfect children and live in our dream home. I want to say how I love to cook and how organized my home is. About how we have the nicest cars and have all the joy that money can buy- because that used to be my life goal. And that sounds pretty in a story book kind of way that some people want to read.

It’s seems appropriate for a chuckle now because my life is only here because of the grace of God. I’ve been there, done that and am living in “chapter 2″ of my life. A dirty life, full of reality, hurt and heartache. My marriage isn’t perfect, Gods grace and  our commitment to one another keeps us going. My anger is an ugly thing I struggle with daily. My precious toddler, who I nicknamed “Bear”, has a rare genetic disorder and my baby “Bug” drives me insane sometimes. God allowed us to sell my barbie-dream home with custom draperies and a golf course back yard  for what we paid for it which was a miracle given the market .  Unsure of what God had planned for us we lived, for awhile, in my parent’s basement apartment where the water dripped in front of the toilet when it rained, right on to my underpants. Bear’s bedroom was a walk in closet. It was difficult… We have since purchased a fixer-upper in a  great family friendly neighborhood and every day I thank God that he blessed us with our own (imperfect) home.  My hair is rarely groomed, my stomach and hips bear deep stretch marks and my butt retains what seems to be all of the extra 15 lbs I can’t loose from childbirth. Instead of Macy’s, I shop on Craigslist and Target with equal parts garage sales and thrift stores. 

But, in spite of everything my heart burns with love and passion like never before. My heart had to be broken to be re-built and shaped. I crave deep relationships with real people who have had hard things happen to them. I long for conversations had over margaritas with close friends and God has given them to me. I love Ben in a way that I never have before, even with our flaws I wouldn’t change a thing.

When I see Bear my eyes fill with tears of gratitude that he is alive.  Life didn’t turn out how I planned or dreamed. God’s plan isn’t always the same as ours and it sucks sometimes.  I often think people are overwhelmed with my being “too real” at times. I hope I make you uncomfortable sometimes because it’s by not being in our perfect little comfort zone that we can really grow and change as people into something more beautiful and loving. I hope that my blog means something to you, it’s a work in progress, I’m not “there” or believe I’ll ever be. I’m living day by day only by the grace and love of God.

At the top of Crystal Peak , Brekenridge, Colorado 2011

When I see Bear my eyes fill with tears of gratitude that he is alive.  Life didn’t turn out how I hoped or dreamed, it sucks sometimes and I think people are overwhelmed with my being “too real” at times. I hope I make you uncomfortable sometimes because it’s by not being in our perfect little comfort zone that we can really grow and change as people into something more beautiful and loving. I hope that my blog means something to you, it’s a work in progress, I’m not “there” or believe I’ll ever be. I’m living day by day only by the grace and love of God.