Sunday, December 20, 2009
Back in Action
not having internet has been keeping me from blogging, but I will be back in action soon! Just in time for HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! In my money-saving savvy we've decided only to make gifts this year instead of paying top dollar at consmer stores! I'm almost finished with them and cannot wait to get the pics up!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
DIY: No Fire Smores
yummy treat for today: S'mores!
Ingredients
2 graham cracker squares
1/2 plain chocolate bar
1 large marshmallow
Directions
1-On paper towel place 1 cracker square.
2-Top with chocolate and marshmallow.
3-Micro on high 15 seconds or until marshmallow puffs.
4-Remove from oven and cover with other cracker.
5-Eat like a sandwich.
recipe found at www.recipezaar.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
DIY: Neckties turned Flowers
Because I am obsessed with craft supplies, and still do not have a job, ( I was fired from the backwaiter gig, it sucked anyways), I've decided to NOT buy any more ribbon/flowers/etc etc. I will only find them on FreeCycle ( www.freecycle.org ) since I'm sure other people have GREAT stuff that they don't use and I could create with. The only thing I'm buying new are the alligator clips used for hair accessories. Sally's Beauty Supply usually has good deals on that.
For instance I posted on FreeCycle that I wanted some neckties and low and behold a manager from my old waitress job had a bunch of old ties that he could spare. So, I turned them into flower broaches that will soon be sold on etsy, or ebay, haven't decided yet.
Here's how to make them:
Supplies:
Necktie
Hot Glue/Glue Gun
Scissors
Safety Pin
First get a necktie (that nobody plans on wearing of course) and cut it in half.
On the cut side hot glue down the center about 2 inches and start rolling it in over the glue:
The rolled part will be the center of the rose. to create the 'petals' begin twisting the tie around the center rolled part, adding glue after each twist for a better hold:
Once you've twisted it all the way to the end of your tie, secure the end with glue, and glue a small piece of fabric or tie scraps to the back. Glue only the top of it, then add the safety pin so the side that DOESN'T open is behind the fabric, then glue the bottom part to secure it in.
Affix to your shirt, and everyone will be asking, 'What is that?' :)
For instance I posted on FreeCycle that I wanted some neckties and low and behold a manager from my old waitress job had a bunch of old ties that he could spare. So, I turned them into flower broaches that will soon be sold on etsy, or ebay, haven't decided yet.
Here's how to make them:
Supplies:
Necktie
Hot Glue/Glue Gun
Scissors
Safety Pin
First get a necktie (that nobody plans on wearing of course) and cut it in half.
On the cut side hot glue down the center about 2 inches and start rolling it in over the glue:
The rolled part will be the center of the rose. to create the 'petals' begin twisting the tie around the center rolled part, adding glue after each twist for a better hold:
Once you've twisted it all the way to the end of your tie, secure the end with glue, and glue a small piece of fabric or tie scraps to the back. Glue only the top of it, then add the safety pin so the side that DOESN'T open is behind the fabric, then glue the bottom part to secure it in.
Affix to your shirt, and everyone will be asking, 'What is that?' :)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
DIY Father's Day
Forget cards, cakes, and tools--Take Dad to the Lake (or nearest body of water)
Why?
It's Free
It's Fun
And he'll appreciate it!
What we took:
a blanket
water and snacks
That's it!
We also went to a spot he'd never been before to add a little adventure to the trip!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
DIY: Pedicure
No Need to spend $25+ on a quickie pedicure. You've got this stuff at home!
http://just-for-mom.kaboose.com/diy-pedicure-tips.html
I just saw at Walmart all kinds of easy nail art and tiny nail polish brushes that make it simple for you to do your own fancy toes and french pedicures!
You'll feel great after your own pedi-date!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Shop-a-Holic to DIY Queen
A trip down memory lane....
Getting my hair done whenever I wanted, buying the iPhone right when it came out, buying clothes, coach bags, and spoiling my family, and never wearing the same dress twice were just some of the luxuries that came with being a bartender. The $450 tip nights, working doubles and making a mortgage in 3 days came with the territory. Those nights are long gone...
Due to rough economic times, jobs were cut, and cut, and cut. Now I am working 15 hours a week or less as a BACKWAITER in a new Italian restaraunt in town. From being the star of the show that EVERYONE who's ANYONE came to see, to being a shadow of a server clearing plates and filling waters isn't exactly the life I want to live. So, my roots grow out, my clothes remain un-updated, and playtime with the fam includes anything that is free.
So I've had to rethink my lifestyle which includes:
*Making my own hair accessories
*Holding a clothes swap (which is actually very fun)
*Looking for furniture and other things we need on www.freecycle.org (my favorite recycling site)
*trading lessons for the family ( I do arts & crafts, another parent does piano, etc)
*Taking all our bottles and cans to a redemption center
What do you do to cutback spending that also helps the environment by recycling??
Getting my hair done whenever I wanted, buying the iPhone right when it came out, buying clothes, coach bags, and spoiling my family, and never wearing the same dress twice were just some of the luxuries that came with being a bartender. The $450 tip nights, working doubles and making a mortgage in 3 days came with the territory. Those nights are long gone...
Due to rough economic times, jobs were cut, and cut, and cut. Now I am working 15 hours a week or less as a BACKWAITER in a new Italian restaraunt in town. From being the star of the show that EVERYONE who's ANYONE came to see, to being a shadow of a server clearing plates and filling waters isn't exactly the life I want to live. So, my roots grow out, my clothes remain un-updated, and playtime with the fam includes anything that is free.
So I've had to rethink my lifestyle which includes:
*Making my own hair accessories
*Holding a clothes swap (which is actually very fun)
*Looking for furniture and other things we need on www.freecycle.org (my favorite recycling site)
*trading lessons for the family ( I do arts & crafts, another parent does piano, etc)
*Taking all our bottles and cans to a redemption center
What do you do to cutback spending that also helps the environment by recycling??
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