My name is Debra. I live on the border by the sea in Texas. In other words, I live within minutes of the Mexican Border and really close to the Gulf of Mexico. It is a far cry from my native Utah, but I love it down here and have a hard time imagining ever leaving.
My husband is a 6th grade science/technology/guitar teacher at a middle school in the area. We own a business together, Joyous Moments Photography, and I spend all my time either on the business or with our 2-year-old, Sofie.
I have a degree in journalism from Utah State University (I bleed Aggie Blue) and actually started this blog more than 2 years ago to fulfill an assignment. As I blogged for one of my classes, I found I really enjoyed it. This became our family blog before I decided to separate the two and now this is just my craft/photography/recipe/book review blog.
I can be contacted at housewifeeclectic@gmail (dot) com
Lorene and her Family.
My best friend, Lorene, does a feature about the web every Wednesday. Here is a little bit more about here in her own words.
I am married to a wonderful elementary school teacher who serenades me daily (often from the shower). We have a beautiful baby boy who is one-year-old and growing like a weed! I am formally trained as a technical writer (which is not as boring as you imagine!) and do some part-time writing and editing work from home. I post my own craft projects and recipes as Lu over at I am just Lu. I can’t say that I’m a successful crafter or blogger, however, because I spend far more time searching for inspiration and projects than I do actually executing the projects…
Hey! I'm new from Friday Follow and I'm your newest follower! I can't wait to start reading your posts and getting to know you more!!
My husband and I got married when I was 19 as well!!! 😀 We have married for a little over 10 months. I'm glad to see we are not the only ones 😉
I hope you have a great Friday and weekend!
Jami @Intentionally Living…
jamibalmet.blogspot.com
hi im new from friday follow, hope you come by and see us.
Found you on SITS!! What a wonderful life. And a sweet little girl!!
Hi there! I found you through last week's friday follow. I am a housewife myself, well, I work from home and I'm married so everyone calls me a house wife. I'm also a photographer at heart if only as a hobby. I look forward to reading your blog, maybe you'd enjoy mine too.
http://fromlazytolady.blogspot.com
Hi Debra,
Your baby girl is just adorable! My hubby and I just had our first child a little girl seven months ago. :)Well I just thought I'd let you know I stopped by and am now one of your followers. Look forward to reading more.
Alicia
P.S I found you http://www.thetamom.com/theta-mom-community/ blog.
http://mycaptivethoughts.blogspot.com/
Hi there,
I'm your latest follower through Follow Me Back Tuesdays. Can't wait to see more of your blogs. 🙂
Lynn
http://www.bradybunchplus1.blogspot.com
I jumped over from Friday-Follow and I am so glad I did! I too am a native Utahn here in the Southwest (I live in New Mexico) and I also got married at 19!
Not only following your blog, but subscribing to it for sure!
http://colormeuntypical.blogspot.com/
Hi Debra,
Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier. I've just registered to your Blogshare community! 🙂
( I'm a full-time mummy )
Thanks for adding me to your Blogshare. I've grabbed your Blogshare button and it's in my "I Support Them" slideshow in the sidebar! 🙂
( I'm a full-time mummy )
Happy SITS day. Am following you after seeing your amazing paper rose tutorial.
I was also married at 19 (but I am wwaayyy older than you are now). I have family throughout Texas. I have a cousin who is a Aggies fan & when I was 16 & visiting, me, her & my brother stole an Aggies football sign (one that cheerleaders make). Then my crazy brother was speeding & we got pulled over (we thought because we stole the sign). Those were the days!
Happy SITS Day!
Hi Debra! So interesting blog.. I like your recipe box and the eclectic booklist too… Sofie is so sweet… Happy SITS Day girl !!!
Hi! What a beautiful blog, love the pictures and the name housewife eclectic. Very cool and inspiring that you worked f/t and went to school and had your baby girl during finals week! Wow! Congrats, she is beautiful! stopping by and following you from SITS!
hi debra, i almost did fall over dead but having my baby in the audience was just enough motivation for me to keep it together.
i love the concept of your blog and i love the "eclectic" theme. every woman should be an arsenal of skills, interests, and loves! specialization is for insects.
Finally I have found a blogging mummy who is as eclectic as I am. Love to follow your blog.
Greetings from Switzerland.
Expatwithkids