Are people really boycotting Target? Yes. Yes they are.

So I have heard a lot in the social media news about how that over priced trendy Target store is making bathrooms special for Transgender people.  Now I never understood why they had to do this because every store I ever went to had that little "family" bathroom where I could drag all my kids into the one stall bathroom and lock the door whenever anyone had to go so I could make sure everyone was safe and okay.  Being a mom of boys I didn't want to go with them to the boys room and I do not allow them to go by themselves for safety reasons so they liked going there since they wouldn't have to go in the ladies room.  Why can't transgender people use that one?  It's usually empty anyways and then they don't have to worry about what gender they associate with or think that they are.  Problem solved.  Right? Wrong.  Lets make transgender restrooms in all our stores for the .03% of the population that claims to be transgender.  So family groups and Christians and a whole bunch of other people said they are going to boycott the store.  I didn't believe it.  I mean who doesn't shop at Target?  I was more homesick for Target when I moved than I was for my old house.  So imagine my surprise when I went in for my weekly "Target" dose to see a virtual ghost town.  I got the 6th parking place in my lane and it was the first lane I drove into to get a spot.  6.  Normally I have to park all the way back in the back and walk about a mile just to get into the store.  Not this time.  I got spot 6.  The only part of the store that had maybe half of the normal amount of customers was the grocery section.  I did a lap around the store to check out the rest.  I counted 12 people.  IN THE WHOLE REST OF THE STORE.  The toy section, the clothes sections, electronics, everywhere was virtually empty.  And the people I did see had like one item in their carts.  This is in a pretty nice neighborhood.  Where doctors and lawyers and people with a large chunk of disposable income live.  And no one was there.  I did enjoy not having to wait at all to check out with my one box of cereal.  But if this keeps up I can't see them staying in business for very long, I mean just the costs to keep the lights on and pay the employees alone no way they made enough money today to do that.  The suspense is terrible. . . I hope it lasts.

Whats new at Crochet By Mel

Well since I have been getting some good reviews lately I am sharing them on here in case anyone has been interested in the past of my work and maybe they want something.  I promise you, I do good work.  But don't take it from me, take it from these wonderful people who I am proud to call my customers.  First off, I have a soon to be bride who hired me to do her wedding gown.  She saw my listing and we modified it to her liking and she got a one of a kind custom made wedding dress for her big day.  This is what she had to say about it:

I just received what will be my wedding dress, and it's stunning! Instead of the brighter white dress that's pictured, I ordered a "natural" off-white in cotton and I'm so happy with that choice. I also requested some slight differences in the structure, which didn't seem to be a problem at all. I was a little nervous not knowing what my adjustments might look like, but I trusted that Mel would know best how to work with it. Mel's careful, skilled and thoughtful work is absolutely worth the wait, and the leap of faith in not being able to make a decision based on trying it on. It fits just right, and I'll be very proud to wear something made with such care for such a special occasion!

If you'd like to see the listing she bought it from you can click here I am just going to add a picture, its from Geneve Hoffman Photography she did a spread with my dress in it and was gracious enough to allow me use of her pictures.

Next we have this beauty.  I have made a few of these "jackets" and this is the second time someone bought one and wants more, so I thought I'd share it with you.  This one in the photo is size 2X, the one I sold was pre-made in a purple size small.  This is what she had to say about it:

Thrilled with this. I won't wear it with a belt. It seems like high quality yarn and is sexy, flattering and I want more in other colors. It's a great top and it came right away.

She was going to order more but the poor thing ended up with a medical emergency so we have them on hold for now.  If you want one they come in sizes from small to 2X and come in tons of colors.  I will warn you though if it's not pre-made these take quite a bit of time to do, usually at least a month so if you want one order early!  Click here to check out the colors and sizes. 

 Lastly these Coconut Creme candles have always been a big seller.  Lately though I have been getting review after review about how great they are.  They do smell awesome.  Kind of like going on vacation without the price tag.  Here's a couple of awesome reviews:

My second candle order from your shop. Such great quality and they smell so nice! Fast shipping too!!

This candle smells incredible! Thank you so much for providing such a dreamy mix.

So if you'd like to try them for yourself you can find them on my Etsy site Crochet By Mel or you can find them on my stand alone crochetbymel.com on my stand alone you can buy them singly, on etsy the smallest amount you can get is a couple.  I so enjoy making these candles as they make my apartment smell amazing.  But don't take my word for it. . . take there's :)

Geneve Hoffman Photography - MidSummer Night Wedding Inspiration | South Berwick, Maine

Geneve Hoffman Photography - MidSummer Night Wedding Inspiration | South Berwick, Maine



Features my crochet wedding dress that you can purchase at Crochet By Mel on Etsy. 

Happy Easter!

I hope you all had an amazing and wonderful time enjoying the celebration of our Savior's victory over the grave.  As for me, it was wonderful.  I had the kids this year.  They were all perfect little angels.  The food was awesome.  The Easter egg hunt went off without a hitch and I even got bonus points for carpooling with mom.  Let me tell you I am so glad she's on this new medicine.  I wish she would have started taking it sooner.  It's like a whole new mom.  She's still negative and a little loony but at least she's not all nervous talking to herself and rocking back and forth and such.  Still have 2 sick kiddo's and all 3 seem to have the blessed spring allergies but I am so looking forward to Easter Monday, doing whatever is cleaver.  Hanging with my kiddo's.  Aren't they just the cutest kids ever???

Happy Birthday to me

Why??? It's Saturday I have my kids I wanted to do this thing adults like called SLEEPING IN but no- mom comes over at 8:30 in the morning with tacky gifts that I have to pretend to like so as to not hurt her feelings but seriously she would have been better off getting scratchers from the lotto like my work buddies did.  I won the lotto.  Not a crazy amount but I did win, witch is rare for me since I don't usually play.  So after mom comes with that junk I find out I have a bunch of text messages from random numbers no clue who these people are. . .add to that 2 hours of whining and crying and fighting from 3 sick kids- one is on antibiotics, steroids and breathing treatments, one just got off antibiotics 3 days ago and now has another fever, one has mommy's allergies and his 6 year molars coming in.  I can't win.  I just wanted to take them some where fun to celebrate but it doesn't look like that's going to happen.  We all feel like crap.  They can't be nice for 4 minutes.  Happy Birthday to me.

I know someday I'll miss my mom coming at the butt crack of dawn to give me junk.  And someday I'll miss having whining snot nosed booger heads who need me so even though my own head is full of congestion and junk I am trying to stay positive.  It's not like my birthday was ever a wonderful awesome day for me anyways, always having the spring allergies and all hopefully everyone will feel better tomorrow because I really want to go to church but I am not getting my hopes up. . ..

Enjoy the pause

Well, we had a few inches of snow, quick everyone panic.  It's like, maybe 8 inches total.  Chaos on the social media people saying roads are closed that are not closed, people calling people idiots and all that fun stuff. Had to call the police non emergency number to find out that everything is just fine.  But I am the only one who can get to work so- since I am not about to go out on deliveries its closed for the day. How bad is it that I'd rather be at work???  I actually like my job.  I look forward to my kid-free time.  I haven't had any in well over a week.  Daughter been sick with the sinus infection so she's been with me since last Thursday.  It wouldn't be so bad if it was only one but 3 they are constantly at each others throats.  Why?  Why do we always have to yell?  Why does everything have to be such a huge drama fest?  I wish people would stop buying my kids the same toys because they are constantly fighting over who's is who's.  Like it matters.  They are the same.

I got a whole hour today to talk with my Ash.  Funny how when your working or doing other such stuff an hour seems to go by so fast but if your just talking to a 6 year old an hour can seem like a day.  I wish I had more one on one time with my kiddos.  They really do grow up so fast.  Guess its another day of playing ref and trying to keep the peace.  At least we have power and heat..  .could be worse.

Happy Valentines Day

I can't believe we already got threw about half the flowers she ordered.  There was so many.  You couldn't even walk into the walk in cooler.  And the other 3 coolers were full too.  My feet hurt.  My hand and wrist hurts.  Already took the medicine. . . . One more day.  One more day of crazy crazy and then back to "normal."  BIL is working out good he's got the "delivery bug" and was so excited about delivering again today he took the slips home with him so he could plan his route.  Isn't that cute??  Love is in the air.  Crazy girls are already calling the shop trying to see if anyone got them anything.  Other crazy girls are complaining that we left their flowers with a neighbor.  Well hello, if we left them outside they would FREEZE and then you'd be complaining about that.  What is it about the holiday's that brings out the crazy in people?  I hope Joe is getting lots of tips.  He said half the people won't even come to the door till he calls and tells them why he is there.  I guess they are worried about getting served or something. .. lol.  The UPS guy is so sweet he brought us in an edible arrangement.  He delivered SO MANY packages to us the past couple of weeks.  I hope his girl friend takes him back.  He got her 18 roses arranged a giant teddy bear and an edible arrangement.  Well time to make myself pretty and get ready to make the 20+ orders we left on the table, not to mention whatever comes in. . . I don't want to think about it.  Maybe just maybe my prince will come and he'll buy me some flowers and maybe I'll get off in time to go to dinner and live happily ever after. . . hey, quit laughing!  It could happen.