WARNING!!!!

I have had the WORST experience with Piper's Quilts & Comforts in Sugarhouse and I want to make sure that I let everyone I know how dishonest they are. Here is the story in a nutshell:

I have been in the store a few times (despite the smell of kitty litter & cig smoke) and the owner and even employees have been overly nice. A few months ago I went in because I was interested in taking their beginning sewing classes. There were no more classes left so the owner convinced me that I could get one-on-one attention during one of her quilting classes and I would be instructed as if I were in the sewing class (which is cheaper than the quilting class). The next thing I knew I was being rung up for over $90- fabric, thread, the pattern and the class fee. When I got home I realized that they charged me for the more expensive class so I call the store and totally got the run around. I figured that I would take care of it in person when I went for the class the following Sat. 

I'll try and shorten things up....when I got to the class it started late and it was extremely full and I was asked if I could come back on Sunday during their knitting time (free class but I was still being charged for the expensive class) and get help then. I really didn't want to do that and I only had a few hours during the weekend when Matt was home to watch Liam so I could go. So basically she told me to start following the pattern....hello, like I know how to do that! After 15 mins of trying not to cry cuz I was totally clueless I got up and told them that I would come tomorrow (on Sunday-when I didn't want to come). I showed up on Sunday and 30 mins after the class was supposed to begin the teacher called the store and reported that she had been in a 'car accident.' I was told again to just start looking at the pattern. Accidents happen...I understand, but I was told that there would be all of these people there to help me and I was alone. I asked for a refund and would only be given a store credit and nothing was done about the quilting fee verses the sewing fee difference. 

I went in to use the store credit with my BFF the other day and while working on our projects with the fabric we had purchased we noticed that one of the fabrics had THREE HOLES in it. We took the fabric in to once again try to get our money back or get a credit (although I'm not stoked about using ANY of their fabric) and were told that if we had brought it in not sewn (we didn't notice the holes until we were almost done sewing and ironing the fabric) that they could have cut it into fat quarters and sold it but now they would be out $20 if they were to reimburse us. Here is my problem- they would sell fabric that had three holes in it ANYWHERE as fat quarters, she kept asking us what we were making and how it is used (baby sling) which was RUDE and absolutely pointless and the store will not stand behind anything they sell. The owner told us that we take a chance buying anything we purchase from anywhere....we should have inspected the entire fabric before sewing. 

I could go on and on, but after the confrontation she was telling me how cute Liam was and asking about my pregnancy....can you say PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE! She gave us 50% of what the fabric was worth, which did nothing for me because I needed two yards and the 50% only covered one yard. Oh....and her prices are way high. I go to TONS and TONS of super nice fabric stores with my mother-in-law in UT and AZ and the prices at Piper's are not fair. Do yourself a favor and don't get sucked into their charm and end up with a huge bill ( i know others that this has happened to) and faulty fabric with no guarantee that it won't have holes. 

GYMNASTICS!

Liam is loving the gymnastics class he is taking at the Fairmont Aquatic Center. Its only once a week for 30 mins, but it goes at least an hour....and its CHEAP! Anyone looking for something fun for their toddler should definitely look into this. Here are some pics from a couple of weeks ago. I will admit that my Liam is a little on the 'handful' side and after three classes he sings all the songs, follows direction and waits in line. Its been a MIRACLE. I love him (and I'm his mom so only I can say this), but honestly I didn't think the class would work out due to his......uummmmm.....energy! Look into your local county recreation centers, they have great programs that not many people take advantage of!

Here Comes Baby!

I totally starting to freak out about babe #2 making his arrival. The Steenblik's came into town and helped relieve some of my anxiety by painting what is going to be a playroom for the boys. Judes and I made a trip to IKEA and found some super cute decorations (all for under $100). Now my poor husband is trying to clean out our basement and organize all of the CRAP we have accumulated over the last almost 8 yrs. because frankly, lifting ANYTHING makes me feel like George is on his way out....not good! There is nothing quite like thinking that there is a arm or leg making its way out of your 'you know what!'

Has anyone heard about this new Federal Law mandating stores that sell anything for children to undergo new health testing? Well apparently as of February all children's items have to meet new requirements and although this is a good thing, stores that are already opened and fully stocked have to pay tens of thousands of dollars to meet the new requirements or close their doors. I found this out when Judes and I visited the cute store Tiara (in Sugarhouse across from the post office) because they had a 50% off EVERYTHING

sign up. They are closing their store and if you haven't been in there---IT IS SUPER CUTE. Needless to say Judes spoiled me and bought the diaper bag I have been wanting. We couldn't pass up 50% off, so I got a "Ju-Ju-Be" bag from JuJuBee (that is what Liam calls her.....cute huh?!) Oh, and this cute outfit for George. 

Pamper Me PLEASE!!

I'm not ashamed to admit it...i love to be pampered. Whether it come in the form of a sweet treat, pedicure or a few minutes childless to take a bath, I'm happy. If you are ever in need of a GREAT & CHEAP pedicure you have to go to New Diamond Nails off of Highland Dr. & 3900 S (by the soccer store). Pearl gives a pedicure to die for. 

Matt has the day off tomorrow and told me to go get a massage (my personal fav). So without batting an eye it was scheduled. I'm not thrilled at the thought of laying my mammoth sized-half naked body on a table for some poor soul, but all I can say is "sucker." I'm not going for the 50 min/$25 song & dance......I'm talking 2hr/$50. Yes...all 1?? lbs of me will be nude & comatose for 2 hrs tomorrow & I couldn't be happier. For those of you in SLC who have not had the pleasure of taking advantage of the Healing Mountain Massage School click on the link & check it out! 

Snow Fun

Matty being the amazing dad he is came home from working a night shift and took Liam out to play in the snow. I personally HATE the snow and all things cold so I watched from afar and took pictures. Liam became obessed with "Frosty the Snowman" this Christmas so here is one of the many Frostys he and Matt have made. Yes that is oreo all over his face....he confiscated an oreo eye from one of the snow snake/dinos in the other picture. What can I say he takes after me, if you see something tastey-EAT IT!

What We've Been Up To

So I'm trying to figure this blogger thing out...I know its not that hard, but I loved my mac website but have gotten to cheap to keep it up. I don't even know the last thing I blogged about but here is the latest: I'm super fat, Xmas was a blast in AZ & Liam is still my crazy little monster! Here is a pic from Xmas morning in our PJs and some of the AZ crew on a hayride at Old MacDondald's Ranch. Sorry for the generic post, but I'll get the hang of it or so I hope.