questions & a giveaway

Amanda Rettke - HOW CAN COMMENTS BE CLOSED??? I am pulling my hair out. Are you kidding me?? AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
And I had the BEST question!!!
oh well
God bless-
Amanda

Laura K - What’s your favorite family photo?

kasey - ha!
how about..
Do you miss Illinois?

Jessica - I love your blog! I check it daily!
Q: Will you be my best friend? 🙂

sarah harper - What (if any) other jobs did you have before becoming the ultimate homemaker/mom/superwoman/photographer/crafter that you are? 🙂
LOVE your blog, Meg!

Sara - I think I’ve commented before, but I really love your blog. So much fun and love the pics.
I’m always on a quest for better organization in my home (& life!), so my questions is ….what is the one thing you feel keeps you best organized / sane? 🙂

Georgia Rowe - Hi meg,
I stumbled upon your blod a while back, and i have read through literally every single post you have made to ‘catch up’.
What i would like to know is, When you were younger did you ever imagine you would be the most amazing parent you are today, and were you always so creative?
Im a creative person, but i alwasy have stumbling blocks where i cant seem to think of anything, you have opened me up again to my ‘inner creativity’ if that doesnt sound too corny! lol
xx

Molly Pearce - Hi! What is your favorite scripture that you read daily or when you need a pick me up? Oh and do you have a favorite song and why is it your favorite? Have a great day!!!!
~Molly P

Amber - ‘I am.’ is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that ‘I Do.’ is the longest sentence?

Traci in Virginia - Ok, love your blog. It is always so happy and colorful. My question is…what is the next thing you want to redo, update or decorate in your house and where will you find your design inspiration?
I love to see the things you fix up and decorate!
Have a great day.

Julie K. - Okay … here’s my pressing question – I have to know how you find the time to surf the internet for inspiration (all your cool ‘happy things’ links), blog almost daily, take more pictures for your blog and get them edited and uploaded, make your great recipes (also linked to on your blog), craft for your own personal pleasure, AND parent 5 children and maintain your lovely marriage? You are a modern day Martha Stewart … and will you remember me when you’re famous? :o) You’re amazing. Love you and your blog!

Chrissie Grace - Ok this giveaway is delicious! I want to know your photo secrets…lighting especially. And how do you get them to load so big?
I love your blog!
xo
Chrissie Grace

Michelle - Hello Meg…I love you blog and look forward to all new posts! My questions for you is: How often do you and your family eat out? I am mother to 4 and find it hard to make 3 meals per day that everyone likes, so we eat out more than I would like! Thanks!
Michelle

colleen - Whoops… put in the wrong email for me. I had the sexy David Duchovny question….
🙂

Chaos-Jamie - Dang, that’s a lot of comments, girl! How do you get such a following? (I know, that wasn’t a real question.) And HA! to Erin in Indiana. Do you listen to music. Snort. Though I guess things could have changed in the 15(!) years since we hung out regularly enough to know your mood by the music you played. (I’m missing me some Garth and Cheeseburger Pizza (no onion, no cheese two slices…).

Lisa B - Can you come to my house and decorate our play room?? It’s very boring with grey walls and nothing on them!! It needs some major help.

andrea d. - i love looking at your projects for inspiration. what projects have you made/done that are your least favorites? or maybe just didn’t turn out the way you were planning?

duchess401 - I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now. I’m back in the swing of being a stay at home Mom again. But I have to know…How do you and other Moms find the time to blog daily–and more importantly to be creative doing it?? I’m SO inconsistent—and trying to find my balance again…

Amanda O. - I love how your girls mix and match different patterns and colors with their clothes. Do you pick out their outfits or do they? I love the bright colors and various patterns!

Nancy - Love some of the items I see in the photos of your home. Since I live in KS, where would you suggest I spend a day antiquing/thrifting? Town & store(s) please.

Nessa Dee - What’s your most cherished possession?

Evan - What has been your most favorite family vacation (so far)???

Amy J - I love your blog! Reading your blog is like a private, behind the scenes, look at the perfect family. You have a wonderful family, a great sense of humor, an absolutely adorable husband. If you could change something ‘unperfect’ about your life what would it be?

Lindsay - A couple things, I am enjoying getting to know your oldest. I really feel like we are beginning to see her more and more. Anyway…where do you shop?

Tracy - Hi Meg! I know you are an avid scrapbooker as myself, but my question is this: do you do any digital scrapbooking and if so, how did you get started in it? I am having a hard time trying to do any type of digital scrapbooking, and still can’t figure it out! HA! Oh well. Thanks for the chance for the goodies – I could have a lot of fun with those! Hugs, Trac~ :o)

Gabrielle - I would like to know the story of your house? Really I love house stories…only the old ones you see. How did you acqure it? Do you know who lived there before you? I hope this isn’t a repeat..at you are an inspiration to me.

Chrince - If you had a Saturday out of the house (without the kids) and $100 to spend, where would you go and what would you do?

Susan - It seems that you’re a Christian… do you mind sharing your testimony? I only recently found your blog and I am IN LOVE with your HOME!!!! I drool over it daily! 🙂

amy - hi meg,
my question is where do you see yourself in five years?
i know you’ve started doing photography more, so is that what you ultimately want to pursue? or continue on as a homemaker and super mom? or something all together different that we don’t know about? secret (designer) agent maybe? just wondering!
amy

Katy - Just recently found your blog and I love it!!! You have inspired me to be more crafty and now I want a craft room(in the process of making one)!!! Do you have a degree in home interior? I love your house and your decorating style. The playroom is awesome!!!

lorel - I want to know when you are going to come see me and have a scrapbook weekend and go dancing? February? March? Love you! So glad I got to see you last weekend. Thanks for letting me stay with you. Love, Lorel

Mod Girl - Tell us how you met your man and fell in love! And then, tell us when you fell in love with taking pictures!

Anna - Hey Girl!
My biggest question is… how do you find the time to do all that you do? I’m a working mom of 1 and have so many things I “want” to do, but can’t seem to find the time to do them.
Love your blog and your decorating style.

allison - Have you ever been contacted or considered contacting some home type publication? Your house seems to be just the thing a BHG or Country Living would love to feature….
I really enjoy your photography! Keep up the good work:)

Kameron - What are your secrets to having an organized craft room?? I just started crafting (thank you for being my crafty muse) and it is already getting out of control!!

Pam Ballard - hmn hard to think of a question for you as I see so many interesting ones. How about are you an American Idol fan. Havent been on your blog very long but sure like it. I think it is very colorful? So glad I found you. The giveaway would sure be fun. Thanks for the chance.
pamballard@comcast.net

Karen - the glasses in your profile pic. I see the price tag hanging from them. did you buy them?
I would love to win your giveaway! karen@lulufish.com

sara - hi! i also love your blog! you seem like the type of mother i aspire to be. silly question, how many hours a night do you sleep?

Sandy - How do you find (or make) time to do all that you do? I know I’ve seen your laundry piled high on occassion (thanks for being real with us), but you do so many amazing things with your children, your home, your photography, your crafts, your church, how on earth do you fit it all in?!
Sandy
Troy, OH

Erin - I love your style…I wonder if you listen to music and if so, what are your all time favorite cd’s? The ones you can listen to over and over again???
Erin in Indiana

ann_was_here - oh my that stuff is so amazingly cute! my question for you is : what was your favorite design item of 2008 (if you have one)? I’m thinking along the lines of a decorative item, a piece of artwork, furniture, etc.

Zizzi - I read your blog every day, but I’m a little bit lazy with the comments. (I will try to get better.)
What gets you inspired? A movie? A song? or are you just a spring of inspiration all the time?
What is your absolute favourite craft?
Favourite craft tool?
Cissi from sweden

barb - Never commented on any blog, anywhere, ever before….but I would love to know; have you travelled much outside of America? I could guess maybe not, given that you have been having and raising your family…Where would you like to go if you could? Do you have a desire/dream to travel one day?
I am living thousands of miles away in Australia and your blog is not so much a peek into another home but into another culture, another way of life, another world. It has intrigued and inspired me….fascinated me really.
It is also invariably beautiful to look at so…..
Thank you

Courtney - Where did you get the name Waffle?
(sorry if you’ve addressed this somewhere, I’m new around here.)

Nicole - I love your blog! =) i just wanted you to answer what is your favorite craft project to make and why?

Melly - I love your blog, I love your sense of humor, I love your house, I love your style! Makes me want to move to Kansas and be your friend.
My husband is from W. Wichita near the airport. I never had any desire to move there (we live outside of Houston), but would if I could have a fantastic house like yours. In what part of Kansas do you live? (not my “official question”…)
Out of all of your beautiful and eclectic things (not people) in your home, what is your favorite item that makes you happy just to look at it?

Katie - I don’t remember how I first came across your blog, but I love it. Love your pictures, recipes, and your house. My question might be a bit random…maybe it’s just my family…I’m not sure.
Are you seriously competitive at board games? For example…how would you react if a game piece was hucked at your head by an opponent?

diana - So what’s your thoughts on our new president? I always love and agree with your opinion, so we’ll see if this is the same . . . 🙂

Liz - This question is one of my favorites…
Let’s say you are throwing a dinner party, which 5 people (dead or alive) would you invite and why?
(Bonus question: what would you serve?)

heidi d - love this very cool way to find a new blog post!!!
my question…
you obviously enjoy blogging, creating, sharing with others.
*what has this blog taught you about yourself in terms of how it may influence the person you are in your daily life?
:)hd.

corey (not amy) - Word on the street is that Craig is gay. Is that true?

Renee - what was the most difficult decision you ever take? I love your blog. Regards from Mexico

Renata - How did you get into photography and whose work are you inspired by?

Becky - I just recently found your blog. I love all your creative ideas. What is your favorite creative thing to do?

Jenn - i LOVE reading your blog every day. every time a friend comes over to my camper (we’re living in a 5th wheel right now) i force them to look at your “reading” room. it’s my inspiration for a room in our new house. so my question is — do your kids’ names have special meanings? i have never heard talby before but i love it! oh but i just saw a question above that i want to know the answer to more — what websites do YOU check out first when you only have a few minutes?!

Sarah Keith - What part of the day is your most favorite?

loren & anne kurtz - Has there ever been a “most awkward” photography session/shoot thingy?

katy - Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas?
I love the giveaways you have…that notebook is darling, what a fun idea! Have a great day and I cannot wait to hear the winner.

Kristi - How do you pick what to buy when you go thrift store shopping? do you just buy it if you love it, or do you have set guidelines for yourself?
I love your style and your blog. thanks for sharing it all with us!

amy (not corey) - Who is your favorite neighbor to sleep with? 🙂

Kristin - I just discovered your blog like a week ago and I couldn’t stop reading/looking at all of your great pictures. So…maybe I haven’t read all of your old posts, but why did you move to Kansas? And where in Chicago did you guys live? I only ask because we just moved from western chicagoland last year and I’m curious if you’re from there? *LOVE your blog*

Deb - Awesome giveaway, awesome blog – you’re always so real! And since I love the green walls in your foyer, now I can ask the name and brand! Thanks Meg

sue Thompson - I know you said you used to live in IL, where did you live? I too used to live in IL and now live in Georiga. Love both for different reasons but don’t think I could take living in the cold again.
Thanks!
Sue
marklovessue@numail.org

Marie - Hmmm…just for fun and because I’m nosy…I love the charm and craftsmanship of your home. I know it’s an old home and was wondering what price range a home like that goes for where you live. How much did you have to put into remodeling it and what is the history behind it?

Pam Buller - Did you really get 195 comments? Can you answer all these questions in ONE post? 😉

Michelle - Pick me! Pick me!
I’d like to know if you were always crafty or if this was something that came to you as you got older?

Allikayes Mama - Here ya go…
Where did you and your husband meet?
I am so excited to hear all your answers!
AND I hope I win that fun assortment of Meg-Goodness!!

Trish - Alright, you said ask anything, right?
So is it weird that I wish I knew you in real life?
Could we be neighbors?
My husband is looking for a new job and we are not opposed to relocating……..Kansas would be okay with me I think.
Okay so my real questions is…….
that post where you said you found the laundry room floor, and then you showed the picture of all the laundry is shown piled on the couch waiting to be folded (which, by the way, is my favorite picture ever!). Well, how many days worth of laundry is that? It would take my family of 4 a couple of weeks to get a pile that big.

Diana - Here it goes:
What is the one thing you definitely can’t live without aside from people, technology, or arts & craft products?
lol

Queen Bee - 187 comments already?! Geesh Louise! I don’t dare read through all of them to see if anyone has already asked my question, so please forgive me if it’s repetitive…
I’m looking for a fresh Bible study…Will you tell me one of your favorites? (or maybe a few of your favs, as I may have already done them)
And a second question, if I may… If you ever went back into full-time employment outside of home, what would you like to persue?
Thank you in advance for your generosity, even if I don’t win. This is a really nice giveaway and leaves us all so very hopeful. It’s a good feeling.

Anna - Hi Meg!
I want to know what your favorite magazine/book/newsletter/website (etc.) is about crafting. What do you like to “go to” for new and fun ideas?
You are my FAVORITE blog out of all 100+ that I am subscribed to.
God bless!
~Anna

jamie - What a Great Idea for a Give Away! I’ve just started reading your blog and love your Photography. Do you use a editing program for your photos, if so which program do you use? Thank you for the chance, Jamie

Nichole - This is so fun! 🙂
Question:
If you could have any super hero power, what would it be and why?
Bonus question:
Do you know that your family and life is one I wish to have when I’m older? 🙂
PLEASE keep up on posting – your blog is the best.

Naomi - I really love your blog and find a lot of what you do inspires me! I particularly love your photography as that was something I used to dabble in once upon a time.
My question for you is how you can afford to do all of these great craft projects and remodeling stuff and have such an obviously awesome camera and…. We have a very limited income and I love to see how people can be crafty and creative and make lovely things for their homes and loved ones in a frugal way.

Wendy - How fun! Let’s see. If you are a reader, what is the one book you couldn’t live without?
Since we both have girls the same age, what is the one piece of advice you would offer so far in raising a teenage daughter?
And one fun one. What would you say is your best physical feature?
I love Q and A’s like this. Have a great evening!

Ashley Ann - The economy got so bad that every paint store had to conform to making only one color of paint – which you had to use in EVERY room in your house. What color would you choose?

Alysa - I have so many questions i want to ask you! First, can you go on very little sleep? Cuz it seems like you’ve got so much to do with being a mommy to a zillion kids (okay, i’m exaggerating) … but then you’re so crafty and scrapbooky and re-decorat-ee … so I’m just curious how much sleep you get on the average night.
And I also wonder where you met Craig and what your love story is there – with Valentine’s Day coming up and all – it’d be fun to hear the story of the two of you!

ashley chandler - Lovely, yummy giveaway! It would feel like opening up my stocking on Christmas morning. I recently found your blog and the preschooldaze blog which chronicles your daughter Annie’s preschool right? I’m so very interested in that school. And you seem like my kind of gal/mom. So, can you tell me a little about it from a parenting standpoint?
thanks!

Kasey - What is the best gift you’ve ever received or given?

Jess - Wow. Don’t think that I can come up with a question that hasn’t already been ask.
What is your favorite color? Why?
Just want to say that I am L-O-V-I-N-G your blog. You have a great family.

Jenna B - I am a 22-year-old fan of your blog! Lauren will understand what a wonderful mother she has, don’t worry. I’m just now realizing how lucky I am. Everyone has asked such great questions, it’s hard to think of unique prompts…but I think I’ll settle with this…What one object in your home are you most embarrassed about owning?

Shann - Hi Meg! What a fun idea! Even if I don’t win, it sure was fun to read the questions and play along. Thanks for doing this for us!
I know that you are a Christian….what is your most favorite scripture?
Hugs to you,
Shann

Alison` - I too love your blog.
My question, if you were placed on a deserted island (with your family and Waffles) what item must come with you?

Stacie - LOVE your blog! It is a “must read” for me every day. My question is – when did “find the teenager” game start for you? I have a 12 year old daughter and I’m just waiting for those moments to start with her. Somehow reading your experiences is making me feel better prepared for when it happens!

trina McNeilly - Yay for a giveaway! I would like to know how you juggle everything/find time to be a good mom, wife, friend, crafty lady, etc.? Do you keep to a schedule or have a plan?
x Trina

Karen~ - Your blog is great, I always look for to your new posts. What is your favorite craft? Thanks for sharing!
Karen~

lauren - i love love love your blog and all of your great photos. your family seems very close-knit and it looks like you guys have a lot of fun together! my question for you is — are there any unique or special traditions that you and your family have?

Casey Ohmen - Lot of comments to read. I have been following your blog for a little while now. My question would be what room in your house was your favorite to redo? How much did you redo yourself and what was done already? I love old homes that have character like your seems to do. My other question would be what is one thing that you would like to learn?
Well have fun answering all the questions…..

Pattie - Well, since you are heading into the thick of the teenage years, I have a question that relates to that. When Lauren asks, what will be the one experience from your high school years that you hope she won’t repeat.
By the way, I want a Waffle but only one that won’t flood the floor! 🙂

nicole - What inspires you most each day? Because you are just, well, one pretty cool Mama. Whatever…

Kristen - I lurk on your blog, but love it! Where did you learn to take such great pictures? And what kind of camera do you use?

KarenW - Okay, like everyone else, I LOVE your blog! A great mix of family, crafts, funny business, I love it!
I second the question of how you met your husband and fell in love, and…
also, if it’s not too personal, what was your oldest daughter like as a baby? I love your attitude toward the teen years and I’m totally dreading them myself, but I think your attitude is something to aspire to.

Dawn - Hi! Great blog! I would like to know how you always get the light to look so perfect in all your pictures? Thanks! Dawn

Sarah - I’ve been a reader for a while but never commented. I love your blog!! You are so inspirational and creative. My question is….if there was going to be a movie about your life, what celebrity would you choose to play YOU??? 🙂

pam - I will be comment #140 unless someone quickly beats me to it. My question is…Did you ever think you’d get this many comments??? It’s amazing…way to go girl! xo

Jane - I am new to your blog, but already a huge Waffle fan! My question is what’s your favorite season?

elleypea - I love looking at blogs. It seems like everyone have a blog now a days, especially young women. I want one, but dont have anything to write about! I feel so boring. Anyway, my question is: What made you start your blog? How did you think up your first entry?

Shannan - Oh, just the post I’ve been waiting for.
My question is all ready for you:
What are your top 3-5 favorite cds right now?
I’m also interested in hearing more about you and your hubby – always a sucker for a good love story. 🙂

Kay in LA - I read your blog because it gives me hope.
My question is:
I have 2 little girls (3 & 4) and I’d like to know if it gets any easier? You make it look that way and I live vicariously through you!

Katy Frame - I want to know what your favorite craft stores are (online or not..). And I want to know what your craft space looks like! 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win this SWEET stuff!!

Kate - all righty then, my questions are:
favorite movie/s?
what’s your dream job (other than being a mom)?
-kate

Heather - How did you decide what your craft room was going to look like and how do you keep it organized? It is so cute! I just want to say that I am incredibly jealous of you having such a nice room. Slowly my craft area is growing (I think it strives to be a room one day!)

Carrie - Have I ever mentioned I love your blog and I am so jealous of your creativity?
My question is…When do you sleep?
Ok, that was a bit of a joke, but here it is
How do you keep your crafting organized. Not just the area where you do it, but the projects themself. You have so many fun and different things you do. You sew, you scrapbook, the bottlecap magnets, artsy stuff, etc. I have trouble staying focused. I started sewing and love it, but I have trouble managing more than one sewing project at a time, let alone taking on something else like scrapbooking or knitting (which I have really been wanting to learn). So, in short how do you keep it all balanced?
Thanks Meg.

Kim - Besides your children, what is your favorite thing to photograph? I am always mesmerized by your eye- your pictures- and love to read your stream of thinking.

Nicole - I love your blog.
How do you come up with so many creative ideas?
How do you do your crafts with you kids (my dd is always taking over so I never get any of my projects done but she always gets hers done)?

Nicole - I love your blog.
How do you come up with so many creative ideas?
How do you do your crafts with you kids (my dd is always taking over so I never get any of my projects done but she always gets hers done)?

Dana - You like to talk, and I like to be nosey! So here goes:
How did you meet your hubby?
How did you know he was THE ONE for you?
How did your family choose the name Waffle?

Alice - My questions is How do you stay looking so young and thin?
you always look amazing.

Arlene McComas - Good afternoon,
I found your blog about Christmas time and have enjoyed your Waffle and laundry stories..I didn’t know you were a scrapbooker…I guess I just missed that portion of your life and was enjoying the ‘mother’ part of your life.
So of course, my question. How do you do it ALL? Do you have a creating room or is it on the kitchen table with the laundry? Perhaps you have answered in older posts, maybe I will stay here a bit and read more of your old posts.
I enjoy your delightful approach of parenting and living a life that is ‘real’ and being then willing to share it to inspire and delight the rest of us.
Thank you.

Christina - My question would be,
Do your children fuss/fight/argue about taking your adorable Waffle for walks, feeding him and other dog duties or is that mom’s job?
Love your blog. Love the honesty when things don’t always go right, such as dog pee when friends are over and kiddos missing from the table for attitudes. Also, love you pictures. This all keeps me coming back to read.

Katie - Considering we’re on baby #7 and you’ve had your fair of precious little ones, were you crafty during your pregnancies? Do your kids have special keepsakes you’ve made them?

izzybeth - Refreshing blog.
Happy and real.
So creative… inspiring!
Makes me want to… make something!
How do you pronounce Talby’s name?

Rosemarie - Hi – I read every post and comment when I have something to say! 🙂
My question: What would you suggest to keep on hand as “the basics” with regards to craft supplies? I need to get my closet up to date!
Thanks for this great giveaway – and good luck everyone!

amy - Questions for ya:
What is your favorite song…..
Any favorite motto you have?
i hope i win i hope i win~
you rock!

Carol S. - Firstly, I just wanted to let you know that I love reading your blog. I just wanted to let you know that I think you are super talented.
My question for you is, when are you going to start selling ome of your fabulous work?

Jessica - What are the things in your life which make you feel rich, blessed beyond belief?

Cathie - if you can have anyone over for dinner, who would you have, what would you serve and why would you invite them?
extra points for more questions? hehe
God bless,
Cathie

Emily - I recently discovered your blog and love it. I love your style, creativity, and inspirational posts. Since all my questions have been taken, is that a picture of you in the fun glasses?

Tami - How Fun is this!!!
If you could live anywhere where would it be and why?
Thanks, Tami
P.S. Hope your friend is recovering well.

meredith - How do you drink your coffee? Even though I live in Australia, if our paths ever cross (perhaps in a Starbucks) I would love to buy you one. I have already had loads of coffee on my side while reading your blog, it would be delightful to return the favour.

kari - You have a free Saturday, you can do whatever you want. What do you do?
Kari 🙂

Angela - Not to suck up or anything, I LOVE you home. I even made my husband sit down and look at every picture. I am still in the stage of dreaming of a house.
My quetion: Do you have any tips on balancing kids, husband, housework, dinners, crafts/blogs/hobbies, friends, spiritual?

diana g - Reading your blog puts me in a happy, smiley place!!! I find myself re-reading your older posts – you actually can make me laugh out loud (not easy to do!) I’ve even tried and shared some of your recipes (yummy!). And I adore your house and kids!!
My question – what are your 3 favorite blogs and why?????

Jill Adkins - Oh, I just LOVE your blog!- you are so inspiring and honest- LOVE your home- we lived in Kansas in a historic home for 2 years and I loved it! seeing your sweet home makes me miss ours!
My question: Have you ever thought of starting a cottage industry selling some of your creations??- (maybe the cute house pillows first-hint! hint!)
Blessings!
Jill A.

heather lea - hello 🙂 my name is heather, and i’ve been reading your blog for quite some time, but have been sort of a silent observer. my question is: you have said you moved to your current place from illinois. where in illinois? i lived in chicago for four years, and have recently moved down to champaign-urbana. also, why did you move?

shiela - what’s been the most impacting and life-changing moment in your life?

Lanny Stanard - Okay my Question to you is how are you going to answer all these Question? give waffle a big old kiss for me!
Lanny 🙂

Jessica - What or who inspired you to start “whatever”?

meaghan easterhaus - where’d ya go to college? what was your degree in?

Holly - I LOVE your blog. You are so creative and I love the pictures that you have taken, they are so lovely.
I am currently looking for a new scent or perfume…I guess my question would be: What would you say your favorite scent or perfume?
It always fascinates me to hear what people say about their preferences.

Blanca - Meg, I have enjoyed your blog for almost two years and I love it. Your entire family is adorable and adding Waffle to your family was great. So here is my question. How often do you go to the grocery store and what is the most you have ever spent buying food? I only have three kids and a husband and still managed to spend $196 this weekend. Maybe I’m doing something wrong.
Blanca

Chelsea - I recently found your blog and love reading about your large family and your antique-ing and crafting!
Question: How many scrapbook pages do you typically do in a year and do you have a book for each child or many family books?
I hope I win 🙂

Chelsea Jones - Where do you find the time to make and explore all of these wonderful crafts???? You are like super mom.lol

Angela Williams - Cute giveaway!
Do you have a signature or favorite craft project that you have completed in the last year?
thanks, love your stuff!
Angela

Angela B. - Thank you for your inspiring blog! I am in awe of all of your crafty/artistic abilities. My question to you is….what is your favorite creative outlet? (photography, scrap booking, decorating or whatever else you love to do) Thanks again!

Holly - This is an awesome give away!
What is your most favorite and least favorite thing about having a large family?

Teresa - If you could live your life differently, what would you be doing? Who would you be married to? How many kids would you have? Where would you live?

jill in mn - hey meg. love love LOVE your blog. such fun and color!
um, my question . . . did you know what you wanted to do with your life at age 18?/what did you (if you did) go to school for? cuz i don’t know what to do. and it’s kinda stressful. and i am trying to be patient and all but i wish i just knew. =)
anyway, love your blog.

Dawn Gahan - I have been a reader of your blog for the past few months. What an inspiration. Thank you thank thank you for sharing your life and your creativity.
My question . . . why did you name your blog “whatever”?
Dawn
The Gahan Girls

Amie - wow, awesome giveaway! hmmm my question is: what is your 1 favorite chacteristic of each of your kids and your husband?? what is your one least favorite characteristic of them? and of you, too!

lelu - I just found your website last month and have loved reading about your life and seeing all your fantastic photos. And I love your scrapbook pages. I also have five kids and was wondering if each of your kids has their own scrapbook or if you just keep a family album.
When I started scrapbooking I just had two kids so I made each of them their own album. Now I am four years behind and have two children whose books haven’t even been started yet. A family album is sounding really good to me.
So, what works best for you?

Wendy - Hmmm… A question, huh? Looks like there are already a lot taken, so…
What is the air speed velocity of an unlaiden swallow?
;o)

Amanda - As a future teacher, what is your favorite or your kids favorite educational craft or art project?
I love your page and your family is so precious…along with Waffle!

Amanda - As a future teacher, what is your favorite or your kids favorite educational craft or art project?
I love your page and your family is so precious…along with Waffle!

Kat - what made you decide to do this give away and why did you choose these particular items to give?

Heidi Jo the Artist - What an awesome giveaway!! You are so creative and very inspiring!
I’m curious what is one of your favorite blogs to visit?
Have an awesome day!!
Heidi Jo the Artist
http://swirlsofcreativity.etsy.com
http://swirlsofcreativity.blogspot.com

Shannon - Hi! I found your blog through a friend of mine and I now check back daily to see what’s going on in your life. I find that you are an inspiration to me because of your scrapbooking and your photography and your love of the Lord. I’m sure life must be hectic at your house with your kids and Waffle (he looks HUGE!), but it seems as though you really have it all pulled together and are doing what you love, which I think is fabulous.
My question, since you are an inspiration to me, is what inspires YOU?

courtney - i was going to ask about your testimony…but someone took that one 🙂
so…what is your favorite thing to do with your husband??
thanks for brightening our days with a a giveaway!!!

Kelli Linkis - I read your blog every day. I have ordered and received the silicone molds to make the “Old crayons-into new Crayons” in the shapes of the letters. How many crayons do you put into each letter shape to make the new letter crayon?
I have been meaning to email you this question for a few days, so this is the perfect opportunity!
LOVE you giveaway…2nd question-why are you giving it away? :0)
HAPPY WEDNESDAY, MEG!
-Kelli <><<

Darby - ONE question… that’s not fair. I can think of about 10 off the top of my head! Argh… now you’re going to make me think even harder about what I want to ask!! Well, shoot, I can’t think of one question so I’m asking a series of questions about your home…
When you bought your house… did you immediately love it? Or did you feel overwhelmed with the thought of what work would be ahead of you? Did you choose it because of it’s character, location or because it “fit” your family well? And… what is your next “house project” and feel free to share inspiration images! 🙂

Michelle - Meg, why did you move from IL to Kansas? How do you like it? Is your family closer to Kansas or IL? What are some of the differences in cultures in the two places? For example, I have found people on the East Coast (where I used to live) to be vastly different than the midwest (where I live now) in dressing style, decor taste and even the way they socialize.

McGee - Oooh… what fabulous goodies!
Here are my questions:
1. I am a newbie when it comes to sewing, so I apologize if this is a totally stupid question. I LOVE the shirts you’ve been making with the fabulous little designs like Annie’s “4” shirt. For those, do you stitch them by hand or use the machine? Any tips on how to make them? I’d love to make one for Meredith’s 3rd birthday.
2. My husband and I love the photos of the inside of your house! We are such suckers for old houses! Did y’all do the remodel of the kitchen yourselves, or did you work with a contractor and kitchen designer? Any good source info on where you got your cabinets, counter tops, light fixtures, etc.?

Ana - I found your blog a few days ago and have been very inspired by your photography! My question to you is: have you taken any photography courses?

Amy De La Garza - I linked to your “Blah” post a few weeks ago from my blog. One of my friends said she looked at your pictures and it looks like everything is perfect. How many hours per day/week do you devote to working on your house? Do you try to do it on a budget, or simply based on style? It looks so wonderful and homey.

Patti - Hi there! Love your blog and I come back to check and see what’s new every couple days.
My question is: have you finished the kids artwork in the bathroom? Would love to see updated photos of the progress. I just think that’s an awesome idea!
Keep on keepin’ on! You inspire all of us readers!!
~ patti

Aubrey - okay i’m an idiot–i was scrolling down to find a post to show my friend your craftiness and found where you showed you bought that red/white damask on ebay–the place you probably find all your way cute fabric.
going to ebay.
even though i’m a little afraid of it. how does one KNOW that fabric will be the same color in real life that it is on the computer screen? sometimes the computer lies.
the first time i tried to leave this comment, it didn’t show up, so if it does, i’ll be double embarrassed.

Ashley - Perfect giveaway! I want to know how you learned to be such an awesome photographer and what tips you can pass along to us underlings. 🙂

Angela Williams - I tried to leave a comment, but I don’t think it took. Love the giveaway it is so cute.
my question: Do you have a signature craft or favorite craft you have completed in the last year?
Love your stuff… great inspiration!

Aubrey - never mind. i feel like an idiot–i was scrolling down to find a post to show my friend and saw where you showed us the red and white fabric you found on ebay.
going to ebay.
even though i’m a little afraid of ebay–how does one KNOW the color will be just right and just what they want? sometimes the computer screen lies about color and size.

Angela Williams - Cute Giveaway… love it.
So, my question is: do you have a signature craft or a favorite craft you have made/completed in the last year?
Love your cute stuff!

Kristen - I LOVE your blog. Sometimes as a mother to two young girls (2 1/2 and 1) I am EXHAUSTED and feel like I have no time to do the fun things that you seem to do with your kids. You are truly inspiring~ you make me want to be a better mother and spend more quality time doing the things they will remember (dancing around, crafting, baking, decorating, etc.). My question is, how do you do it all? I feel so drained and out of it. Where do you get your energy? Thanks for your blog and all of your ideas!

Amanda Jo - Ok…this question is quite personal but I’d love to know your answer if you don’t mind sharing it. I mean, I love hearing about how/when people came to fall in love with the Lord…so….
What is your testimony?

Stephanie - Hello!
I have been silently admiring your blog for some time now… LOVE IT! You take such amazing pictures and you’re so creative with it all! I also love taking pictures, but I’m never too happy with mine. My question is… what kind of camera do you have? And, how “user friendly” is it? Or maybe I should say, how easy is it to use for someone who isn’t all that camera smart? I can work my way around any digital camera… but when it comes to knowing how to manually adjust light, etc… I’m horrible at that. :o) So I’m really just wondering what kind of camera you have and if I had that one… could I also take awesome pictures? :o)

Aubrey - I know I annoyingly ask this ALL the time, but WHERE do you find all your darling fabrics? Do you have a favorite online store? I’ve looked around at our fabric stores, but never really see the awesome stuff you do–like that red and white damask.
And how would you feel about me stealing your blog name? I’m really kind of kidding, but I wish I would have thought of it first–I say it all the time–to my husband and kids especially.

Shannon - I am a lurker who loves your blog! You always inspire me and bring a smile to my face!
My question is…..what kind of camera do you use?

Leslie - What is your best tip for other moms? Something to help us get it all done during the day?

Leah Baird - Where did you find the awesome gift for giveaway?