Today, like most days, hasn't been as productive as I would have liked. However, I am so happy because my strawberry plants came in the mail today. It rained all morning, so the ground was easy to break up we put them all in the ground. We chose a location that has enough sun, but used to be a flower bed, so that we weren't disturbing the lawn. Hopefully, by doing that, the owner will leave the plants here after we move and the next renters will get to enjoy them. The kids are so excited about growing s... read more »
I thought I'd give a status report on our efforts to organize, save money, upcycle be more eco-friendly.We haven't been able to cut money very much further, since I was already operating on a shoestring budget. However, I made a happy find with Inbox Dollars. For the last week I've been accumulating earnings. I haven't yet gotten a check from them, but I've read great reviews about them online. Granted, it won't make me a millionaire, but every little bit helps. Plus, I like that they have both manufact... read more »
Bad publicity is bad publicity. Running events have their own share of paparazzi, some of them we love because they take photos of us while we are in action, photos we can upload on our social networks and be proud of. But some paparazzi can be critical and we have seen photos of hydration stations with no runners or marshals but with a lot of used cups on the road. These photos have even made it to the international news. The New York Marathon has it's own share of trash problems too.But this doesn't... read more »
For the MOTHER AND DAUGHTER activity of Rosevale School here in Cagayan de Oro City, GOODIE BOX CRAFTS conducted an ALTERED BOOK: JOURNAL MAKING activity and just added more spice to the afternoon's theme of simply enjoying each other's company while expressing their love and care for each other. The activity helped these teenagers as well as moms to express themselves through art and loved the idea of altering hardbound books to become journals. So many lessons to learn especially with Mrs. Thelma Mend... read more »
Stuff is sticky. I don't thinkI'mhoarder but I've certainly been known to collect things. Now, I'm in the process of downsizing and simplifying.I've assigned sentimental value to my collections. This, I received for my 20th birthday; This, I bought while visiting Texas, This, oh my goodness, I can't get rid of this - this was found on the trail while hiking on a break during a bike ride. The memories are there every time I look at an item.What I've found over the past few months is that the memories are ... read more »
Earlier this year DH and I decided it was time for us to put down some roots and leave the highways to someone else. We've sold all our toys, had a beautiful home built, and now in the process of moving. In fact, we've been "moving in" for about a month now and still have two storage units of stuff and need to figure out where we are going to put everything.Originally, about 10 years ago, we put our belongings in storage until we figured out where we wanted to live. We kept out the necessities and moved ... read more »
Aren't these the prettiest bobby pins? My mother gave them to me. She has the best taste in clothing and always has the coolest accessories. As much as I appreciate the thought and gift, I don't wear bobby pins or barrettes that often. I couldn't bring myself to get rid of them either. Out of necessity comes AHA! uses.I'd like to think myself a genius but it was actually my sweet husband who was in need of a paperclip and all I had within a few feet of me were these bobby pins. That's where the idea of u... read more »
I broke the bank today with all the items. Man, I was on some kind of roll and kept finding more and more things! I don't know. Does that ever happen to you?There are some hidden gems in today's pile of goodies. Today's 7-7-7 Challenge items consist of, but not inclusive: Shape-able Straw Hat To-Go Coffee Mugs Deep-Sea Dive Flashlight Flower-Drying Crystals Traveling CD Cover Bible BooksWe thought that with everything we were donating, a Bible might be something someone out there is needing at this ve... read more »
Please forgive me for breaking the rules yet again. Instead of seven individual items, I've collected seven piles.I'm one of those people who does not know the meaning of MODERATION. I try, I really do! My excuse for not stopping with seven items today is that DH and I are closing on our new home in a few short weeks!!! That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it... Today's 7-7-7 Challenge consists of (by piles): Hangers Books 35 Millimeter Camera, Lenses, and Case To-Go Coffee Mugs Seat Cushions Flight Ma... read more »
Today's items for the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle challenge came from the garage. The garage is a little like the back of the refrigerator or freezer or the closet. Somehow things go in and are long forgotten.Dear Hubby (DH) and I were getting ready to wash the vehicles and in the midst of grabbing the bucket, sponges, etc. this is what we found:Today's Items: 2 Empty motorcycle oil containers 2 empty cans of Motorcycle Cleaner 1 empty Sewing Machine Oil Container 1 empty WD-40 (Recycled per WD-40 Technical ... read more »
